{"product_id":"knobelspiel-andromeda-aluminium-schwarz-7-cm-craighill","title":"3D Puzzle Andromeda – Black Anodized Aluminum · 7 cm | Craighill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAIGHILL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA puzzle that looks just as good on your desk unsolved. The Andromeda by Craighill.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Andromeda by Craighill is a three-dimensional burr puzzle in thermally tempered, black anodized aluminum — 6 identical interlocking pieces, designed by mathematical puzzle designer George I. Bell. Approx. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm, 272 g. Craighill For Life — lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003ePuzzle · Craighill · New York · Burr Puzzle · Aluminum · George I. Bell · Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe object that stays on the desk, solved or not\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome puzzles go in a box. Others stay on the desk because they look good whether they’re solved or not. The Andromeda is the second kind. Six identical interlocking aluminum pieces form a structure that resists easy classification — not a sphere, not a polyhedron, something in between. Pick it up and you start taking it apart. Put it back together and you understand why George I. Bell — known for mathematically precise puzzle constructions — was the right designer for this. The black anodized aluminum gives the Andromeda the weight and presence of a considered object, not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFor curious people who are hard to buy for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andromeda solves one of the hardest gift problems: what do you buy someone who doesn’t collect things but has high standards for objects? The Andromeda is not decor and not a gadget — it’s an object you pick up, try, and then leave wherever it lands because it looks right there. Perfect for a birthday, as a Christmas gift for a brother or a boss who already has everything, or as an introduction to Craighill as a brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCraighill, Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAndromeda Puzzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGeorge I. Bell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBurr puzzle, 3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThermally tempered aluminum, black anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 identical pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 272 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLifetime guarantee (Craighill For Life)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow difficult is the Andromeda Puzzle?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Andromeda is genuinely challenging. Six identical pieces sound deceptively simple — disassembly tends to come naturally, reassembly is where the real puzzle lies. Ideal for people who enjoy a mental challenge and don’t give up easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho is George I. Bell?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eGeorge I. Bell is a mathematician and puzzle designer known for creating three-dimensional mechanical puzzles with precise geometric foundations. The Andromeda is one of his best-known constructions, translated by Craighill into a high-quality aluminum object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Andromeda a good gift even if I’m not sure the person likes puzzles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The Andromeda is not a puzzle in the traditional sense — it’s an object that looks good even when unsolved. Anyone who picks it up will try it. For curious people, perfectionists, and anyone with an eye for craft and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the Craighill For Life guarantee cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eCraighill repairs or replaces the Andromeda for life — no conditions. The guarantee covers material defects and manufacturing flaws. A genuine argument when buying an object at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndromeda Puzzle — Craighill, New York. Burr puzzle in black anodized aluminum. Design: George I. Bell. Lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAIGHILL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMathematics as object: the Andromeda burr puzzle by Craighill, designed by George I. Bell.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Andromeda by Craighill is a three-dimensional burr puzzle in thermally tempered, black anodized aluminum. 6 identical interlocking pieces, design by George I. Bell. Approx. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm, 272 g. Craighill For Life guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eBurr Puzzle · Craighill · New York · George I. Bell · Aluminum · Desk Object · 3D Puzzle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eGeorge I. Bell and the geometry of the Andromeda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge I. Bell is a mathematician and one of the most precise puzzle designers working today. The Andromeda belongs to the category of burr puzzles — mechanical puzzles whose parts are held together by geometry alone, without adhesive or fastening. In the Andromeda, all six parts share the same form: a fact that makes the object appear simpler than it is at first glance. The structure formed when all six pieces interlock cannot be neatly classified — neither sphere nor polyhedron, but its own geometric statement. Craighill has translated this mathematical construction into thermally tempered, black anodized aluminum: a material with the density and presence of a first-rate desk object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe desk object that needs no explanation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andromeda works in a room because it belongs to no category. It is not a toy that looks like it got lost. It is not decor that demands justification. It sits on a desk or stands on a sideboard and answers the question of its function itself — through the weight of the aluminum, the precision of the forms, the tension between six identical pieces and a structure that is more than their sum. For an interior that favors objects with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCraighill, Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAndromeda Puzzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGeorge I. Bell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBurr puzzle, 3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThermally tempered aluminum, black anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 identical pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 272 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLifetime guarantee (Craighill For Life)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat distinguishes a burr puzzle from other mechanical puzzles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eBurr puzzles are held together by geometric fit alone — no tools, no glue. The challenge lies in the sequence of moves required to take the puzzle apart and reassemble it, not in force or chance. The Andromeda is a particularly pure example: all six pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Andromeda sit in an interior context?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe black anodized aluminum gives the Andromeda a presence that holds its own alongside design objects — on a desk, a sideboard, or as part of a curated display. It reads not as a toy but as a geometric object with physical weight and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Andromeda suitable for children?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Andromeda is an adult object: the parts are solid aluminum, the weight is substantial (272 g), and the difficulty level requires abstract spatial reasoning. Conceivable for teenagers from around 14; not suitable as a children’s toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndromeda Puzzle — Craighill, New York. Burr puzzle in black anodized aluminum. Design: George I. Bell. Desk object and puzzle in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAIGHILL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndromeda Puzzle by Craighill — burr puzzle in black anodized aluminum, design by George I. Bell. Lifetime guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Andromeda by Craighill is a three-dimensional burr puzzle in thermally tempered, black anodized aluminum. 6 identical pieces, design by George I. Bell. Approx. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm, 272 g, RRP €125. The product explains itself through handling — no sales conversation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eCraighill · New York · Burr Puzzle · Gift Item · Desk Object · George I. Bell · Year-round\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eRange \u0026amp; sales arguments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andromeda is a high-value gift item with a strong self-explanatory effect: anyone who picks it up immediately understands the craft behind it — and starts trying to take it apart. No explanation needed from sales staff. The €125 price point positions the Andromeda as a considered gift for people who are otherwise impossible to buy for — ideal for birthdays, Christmas, farewell gifts, and senior-level corporate gifting. As a desk object it has no season, no trend expiry date, no sell-through problem after peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andromeda works as a counter article (impulse purchase with visual pull), as part of a Craighill display, and as a stand-alone item in the gift or stationery segment. The object draws attention because it looks puzzling — no additional display or explanatory card required. Alongside other Craighill products (key rings, trays) it builds a coherent brand image: objects with integrity, built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCraighill, Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAndromeda Puzzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGeorge I. Bell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBurr puzzle, 3D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThermally tempered aluminum, black anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 identical pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 7.0 × 7.0 × 7.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 272 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRRP\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€125\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLifetime guarantee (Craighill For Life)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eavailable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich retail segments are best suited for the Andromeda?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eDesign concept stores, premium stationery and gift retailers, museum shops, and bookshops with a lifestyle range. The product appeals to an end customer who values design quality and intellectual challenge — and is prepared to pay for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the Andromeda need explaining by sales staff?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Anyone who picks it up immediately understands the level of craft behind it — and starts trying to take it apart. The product explains itself through interaction. A short display card is enough; no product demonstration by staff required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Andromeda seasonal or year-round?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYear-round. As a desk object category it has no season. Particularly strong as a Christmas gift for people who are difficult to buy for, and as a birthday or leaving gift. No sell-through drop after peak season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the repeat purchase potential?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eStrong. The Andromeda is often the first Craighill product a customer buys — key rings, trays, and other accessories follow. The higher price point slows the initial purchase, but the For Life Guarantee and gift narrative make it a confident buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndromeda Puzzle — Craighill, New York. Burr puzzle, black anodized aluminum, design George I. Bell. €125 RRP. Lifetime guarantee. 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