Vintage Meffert's Pyraminx 1981 ,The "Blind Man's" Edition Original Pyraminx from 1981, manufactured by Meffert's. - Historical : While some sources suggest similar puzzles existed in Russia in the 1930s-40s, Uwe Meffert is widely credited with inventing the Pyraminx around 1970—predating the Rubik's 3x3 cube. It was officially patented in 1981.- The "Blind Man's" Edition: This specific model is a unique "textured" version. Each of the four faces has a distinct material feel: One face has standard smooth stickers.One face has a felt-like textile texture.One face has rough, sandpaper-like stickers.One face has padded, metallic stickers.- Accessibility: This might be one of the first puzzles in history designed to be accessible for visually impaired people (often referred to as the "Blind Man's Pyraminx" in collector circles).-Physical Details: The puzzle was made in Hong Kong in 1981 and features the original "Patent Pending" gold Meffert's seal. It uses an old-school ball-bearing "click" mechanism for alignment.- Collectibility: Original packaging and a pyramid-shaped instruction pamphlet featuring a young Uwe Meffert. This as a display-only historical piece rather than a speed-cube. Refer JordiDKubos's video:Packed with Acrylic box.Weight: 202gPuzzle marked made in hongkong.condition is old stock, but sealed.Enjoy !
