Lot 6338 - Free Me

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 11x8x2cm

Notes: Goal is to remove the coin. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2003 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 100 made. Most went to family and friends, but a few have made it out to the puzzle community. Free Me 1 is a simpler versus of the Free Me 2 puzzle, with four (rather than five) components. There are three separate puzzles needing to be solved to get to the coin.

Most of the puzzles have a Kennedy Half-dollar coin. However, approximately 15 (I do not remember specifically) were made with Eisenhower Dollar coins and given to siblings. This puzzle has the Eisenhower coin. The dovetails are loose due to wood shrinkage, but this does not affect solving. The puzzle includes original information card and a solution sheet and it comes from a family collection.

This is the limited version with a $1 coin. Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6339 - Free Me 3

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 8x8x2cm

Notes: Goal is to remove the coin. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2013 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 200 made. Most went to family, friends, and workmates. A handful have made it out to the puzzle community.

This puzzle was given a fresh coat of oil. The dovetails are a little loose due to wood shrinkage, but the puzzle solution has a nice fit. The puzzle includes a solution sheet and it comes from a family collection.

Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6340 - Free Me 4

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 7.5x5x4cm

Notes: Goal is to remove the coin. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2014 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 130 made. Most went to family, friends, and workmates. A handful have made it out to the puzzle community.

This puzzle was given a fresh coat of oil. The puzzle top has a small chip made during production, but the puzzle works well. The puzzle includes a solution sheet and it comes from a family collection.

Includes original information card and solution sheet. Small chips top, side, and end (see extra photo).

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6341 - Free Me 5

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 11x8x2cm

Notes: Goal is to remove the coin. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2016 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 200 made. Many went to family, friends, and workmates. About 40–50 (spares) have made it out to the puzzle community. This puzzle was a Jury Honorable Mention in the 2017 IPP Puzzle Design Competition.

This puzzle is in excellent condition and includes the challenge card and the solution sheet. This puzzle comes from a family collection.

Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6342 - Free Me 6

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 12x8x2cm

Notes: Goal is to remove the coin. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2017 Turner Christmas Puzzle with about 200 made. Many went to family, friends, and workmates. About 80 (spares) have made it out to the puzzle community.

The dovetail has a loose fit but does not affect the puzzle’s performance. This puzzle includes the challenge card and the solution sheet. This puzzle comes from a family collection.

Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6343 - Free Me 8 (Special 1)

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 15x10x7.5cm

Notes: Goal is open the box and free the coin trapped in the bottom panel. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2018 Turner Christmas Puzzle (although it was produced in 2020) with about 150 made. Some went to family and friends. 100 were made for the puzzle community. This puzzle was a Jury Honorable Mention in the 2020 IPP Puzzle Design Competition.

This is one of three special boxes. I thought they would be fun to make, but could not decide who should receive them, so they are being made available to the community. While the original boxes include maple, cherry, and walnut reptiles, each of these boxes contain all the same reptiles, either maple, cherry, or walnut. The box was made of maple with a contrasting lid inlay.

Each box was tested (again) to verify it operates properly. This puzzle includes the challenge card, the warning note, and the solution pamphlet.

Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6344 - Free Me 8 (Special 2)

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 15x10x7.5cm

Notes: Goal is open the box and free the coin trapped in the bottom panel. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2018 Turner Christmas Puzzle (although it was produced in 2020) with about 150 made. Some went to family and friends. 100 were made for the puzzle community. This puzzle was a Jury Honorable Mention in the 2020 IPP Puzzle Design Competition.

This is one of three special boxes. I thought they would be fun to make, but could not decide who should receive them, so they are being made available to the community. While the original boxes include maple, cherry, and walnut reptiles, each of these boxes contain all the same reptiles, either maple, cherry, or walnut. The box was made of cherry with a contrasting lid inlay.

Each box was tested (again) to verify it operates properly. This puzzle includes the challenge card, the warning note, and the solution pamphlet.

Left front of lid was cracked during shipment, and repaired (see extra photo). Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection

Lot 6345 - Free Me 8 (Special 3)

Designer/Maker: Joe Turner

Size: 15x10x7.5cm

Notes: Goal is open the box and free the coin trapped in the bottom panel. Joe Turner's notes:

This puzzle was the 2018 Turner Christmas Puzzle (although it was produced in 2020) with about 150 made. Some went to family and friends. 100 were made for the puzzle community. This puzzle was a Jury Honorable Mention in the 2020 IPP Puzzle Design Competition.

This is one of three special boxes. I thought they would be fun to make, but could not decide who should receive them, so they are being made available to the community. While the original boxes include maple, cherry, and walnut reptiles, each of these boxes contain all the same reptiles, either maple, cherry, or walnut. The box was made of maple with a contrasting lid inlay.

Each box was tested (again) to verify it operates properly. This puzzle includes the challenge card, the warning note, and the solution pamphlet.

Includes original information card and solution sheet.

Source: Joe Turner Collection