Cast Equa - Hanayama Metal Puzzle

This was my gateway puzzle. The very first cast I'd ever purchased and it launched my fascination with puzzle collecting over a year ago. It's one of the most difficult casts I own and reminds me every time I think I can resolve it at will. Took me over 3 weeks to completely solve and still gives me trouble whenever I pick it back up. I absolutely love it's design and really think it's everything that a great cast puzzle should be. If you're a fan at all of cast puzzles, this one is a must have. And yes, it's really flippin difficult!

I’ve had this puzzle for years, as well as all the other Hanayama cast puzzles. It’s one of about three I’ve yet to manage to solve. I think it deserves a 6 rating. If it says Hanayama, it’s a great puzzle and worthy of collection.