{"product_id":"vintage-alexanders-star-puzzle-1982-original-ideal-toy","title":"Alexander's Star Puzzle 1982","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Masterpiece of Geometry: Vintage Alexander's Star (1982 Original)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eOwn the puzzle that challenged the world in the wake of the Rubik's craze. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eAlexander's Star\u003c\/b\u003e, invented by American mathematician Adam Alexander, is not just a puzzle—it’s a geometric marvel in the shape of a \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eGreat Dodecahedron\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Rare Collector's Gem:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eReleased in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e1982\u003c\/b\u003e by the Ideal Toy Co., this is a genuine vintage unit, not a modern replica. It remains one of the most distinctive \"Sequential Movement\" puzzles ever mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanism \u0026amp; Challenge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeyond the Cube:\u003c\/b\u003e While it looks like a star, its logic is equivalent to solving the edges of a Megaminx. With 30 moving pieces and two orientations each, it offers a deep, multi-layered solving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Symmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e The goal is to arrange the pieces so that each \"star\" (pentagon) is surrounded by five faces of the same color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Vintage Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Stickers:\u003c\/b\u003e This unit retains its original 80s factory stickers. Note that due to the puzzle's unique sliding design and 40+ year history, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003esome stickers show natural lifting or peeling at the edges\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e For many collectors, this is a preferred sign of authenticity and \"honest wear.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanical Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e The puzzle maintains its classic, slightly stiff turning feel—a hallmark of the original 1980s internal mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep metallic\/primary colors and the complex star shape make it a stunning centerpiece for any puzzle display shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Adam Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal Toy Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Great Dodecahedron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage ABS Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eVintage Original\u003c\/b\u003e (Shows signs of age including sticker wear\/peeling).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OEM","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57177542820213,"sku":null,"price":39.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5053\/3559\/files\/Alexander_s-Star-Puzzle-1982-1-1.jpg?v=1778670596","url":"https:\/\/cubein.cn\/products\/vintage-alexanders-star-puzzle-1982-original-ideal-toy","provider":"CubeIn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}