Mindbenders - set of 4

England 1974, brand Loncraine Broxton England, material acrylic, cm 4×4×4

In 1974, the UK faced the “three-day week” blackouts, and Loncraine Broxton England turned limitation into invention.
With industries restricted to just three days of electricity, LB launched a series of dexterity puzzles in transparent plastic cubes, priced at one pound.
Crafted initially from card, bra hooks, ball bearings, and gelatin capsules, the puzzles offered clever, hands-on challenges.
Public enthusiasm soon led to improved injection-molded designs, with black, chrome, or colorful editions and striking retail displays.
Millions sold over the following two decades, making Mindbenders a staple of 1970s British toy design.
This collectible set features four distinct puzzles, each offering its own tactile and visual challenge.
A miniature world where physics, dexterity, and design meet in one compact cube.
Perfect for lovers of vintage toys, clever gadgets, and design history.

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