Description:
This is a unique puzzle that will be appreciated by mathematicians and puzzle enthusiasts; it is also a desirable object in its own right. Apparently "All Five" refers to The Platonic Solids; five shapes that have fascinated human culture since prehistory but whose importance was first discussed by the ancient Greeks. The important bit to understand is that each shape is a puzzle itself, each interlocking in different ways, and all five nest inside each other to form a single complex puzzle - very clever! And pretty too, with the pyramid and icosahedron (largest puzzle) shapes made in a marquetry-style pattern from rubberwood and beech. Designed by Wayne Daniel in 2005 this puzzle includes all five of the Patonic Solids.
When disassembled all pieces are either a Platonic Solid or can be combined with other pieces for form a Platonic Solid. When assembled all pieces fit inside and only the Icosahedron on the outside is visible.
The New York Times quoted Jerry Slocum as saying "This is the first puzzle with all the Platonic solids in a concentric, integrated and solid form, with no voids between them. It's an amazing achievement." Read more about the puzzle and Wayne Daniel
Wayne was originally producing this puzzle himself but could only make a few each week and the price was USD400. At last known count in early 2006 the waiting list included 171 people. Because he could not keep up production, Wayne decided to licence the product and have it commercially manufactured so we could all have the chance to own one. Although the puzzles sold here are not made by Wayne, the quality is very good.
You can find information on back of box in three languages - English, French & German.
