Mindbenders - set of 2
England 1974, brand Loncraine Broxton England, material acrylic, cm 4×4×4
In the mid-1970s, Loncraine Broxton England started designing a range of dexterity puzzles in transparent plastic cubes, sold at just one pound each.
Originally made on a shoestring budget from punched card, bra hooks, ball bearings, and gelatin capsules, the puzzles quickly captured the public’s imagination.
Enthusiastic gift buyers drove improvements, with injection-molded components and more polished designs.
Within a couple of years, Mindbenders were available in black, chrome, or colorful editions, with eye-catching retail displays, selling millions over the next two decades.
This collectible set features two unique puzzles in clear cubes, offering a tactile, brain-teasing experience while showcasing a slice of 1970s British design ingenuity.
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