Mini-Conundrum X2 - by GarE Maxton

Hi,

I've designed a new puzzle sculpture that uses all the pieces of my previous sculpture, Mini-Conundrum, plus an additional 27 new pieces..............

Introducing Mini-Conundrum X2, a complex contemporary cube sculpture that contains all the original pieces of my Mini-Conundrum plus the additional pieces shown above; this new sculpture is composed of over a dozen different metals. When assembled, the X2 makes a larger cube than the original Mini-Conundrum with approximately twice the weight, thus the X2 designation.

To further the challenge, when I start shipping X2 starting this summer, I am not going to concurrently release any photos of the assembled sculpture or the assembly instructions. To the first person who emails me a photograph of the assembled puzzle, plus a correct assembly sequence using the X2 Solution Form linked here, I'll publish your name and photograph (if it's decent!) on my website and certify you to the World Wide Web as a "Puzzle Solving Genius." I receive a lot of hits to my website each month so your achievement will be recognized by a large number of people throughout the world! This offer ends when I receive a correct X2 Solution Form and an assembled X2 photograph OR midnight, October 31st, 2007, whichever comes first. At that time, I will post the photographs of the assembled Mini-Conundrum X2 puzzle sculpture for all to see and assemble.

The specifications are listed here:

Orders for this sculpture will be filled on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis with shipments starting Summer, 2007. The X2 sculptures will be available with the two standard patina finishes and rounded edges. If you already own a Mini-Conundrum, I will do my best to match your existing patina on the new X2 pieces.

This is my most complex design since 2004 and it may be my most difficult puzzle sculpture to assemble, so if you are up for a real challenge, please don't hesitate to get on board now!

Best Regards,

GarE Maxton
Miller-at-Large
Email: gmaxton@maxton.com

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August 20th Update

I just shipped all the existing Mini-Conundrum X2 orders placed so far; all completely unassembled and without assembly instructions as promised. The solutions and other documentation will be shipped on November 1st. I will post the name(s) of anyone who solves the assembly puzzle without clues right here! Also, I'd like to mention that the fully assembled sculpture has a locking piece that can be removed with a special key; I will be including this key with every order..........

I've added a 24 Month Layaway Plan to make it completely easy (and painless) to acquire this sculpture. Upon receipt of the 7th payment (of 24) I will ship the first 17 pieces, which make up a complete, standard Mini-Conundrum cube. Upon receipt of the last payment, I will ship the remaining pieces to convert the Mini-Conundrum into an X2. This Layaway Plan locks in the current pricing without any interest charges.

November 1st, 2007 Update

We have two X2 Puzzle Solvers to present. Congratulations to both parties for much hard work! Assembly of this sculpture, without instructions was an incredibly complex task.