Rare Rubik's Puzzle ~ Otto Wu Massage Ball ~ FT-117

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This puzzle ball has won two silver medals: "Silver Medal Winner at the 1994 22nd International Invention Fair in Geneva, Switzerland" and "Silver Medal Winner at the 1994 Internatinal Invention Fair in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.". The full name of this puzzle is "Otto Wu 7-Color Magic Puzzle". It was invented by Otto Wu. It's also called "Massage Ball" because it's originally design to "massage your brain". No, I am not joking. It shows on the package: "Use Oriental medical science of HAND REFLEXOLOGY to stimulate the brain and lungs while exercising the hands & fingers." Other prints are: "Mix & match colors for relaxation & fun." "Improve hand-eye coordination." "Relax and reduce tension." "An aid for teaching children to identify colors." This puzzle is the original 1994 stock. Guaranttee to be authentic. T is an instruction sheet in the package. The puzzle has never been out of the package. Everything is original. T are two models of Otto Wu Massage ball, FT-107 && FT-117. This auction is for an "FT-117" model which is the blindman's version, pieces of different colors have different number of "raised dots" on them -- red pieces have 1 dot; orange pieces have 2 dots; ... purple pieces have 7 dots. All pieces for FT-107 have 7 raised dots. I have no idea why the inventor created two models... Could it be that FT-107 is more effective for massaging your brains? Anybody knows? p.s. I found "83 年" on the package. It means "Year 83 of Republic of China (Taiwan)" -- which is 1994 (X+1911). By the way, Mr. Wu is Taiwanese. *** Please check out my other auctions, I will combine shipping to save you money. *** ****** Domestic Shipping/Handling Charge ****** Shipping and handling for U.S. addresses will be a fixed charge of $6.95. This fee will include 1) shipping via USPS Priority Mail, 2) Delivery Confirmation, 3) packaging materials and labor, and 4) transportation to/from post office. If you wish, I can help you purchase insurance (you pay for the actual cost). I am not (and cannot) responsible for lost or damaged items shipped thru USPS that are not insured. ****** International Shipping/Handling Charge ****** International shipping and handling will be a fixed charge of $12.95. This fee will include 1) shipping via USPS Global Air Mail, 2) packaging materials and labor, 3) transportation to/from post office, 4) filing of all necessary forms. If you wish, I can help you purchase insurance (you pay for the actual cost). Insurance for International post is, however, quite expensive because only Express Mail can be insured. It’s about $15 additional charge for the Express Mail. Again, I am not (and cannot) responsible for lost or damaged items shipped thru USPS that are not insured. ****** Shipping to Some Specific Countries ****** Canada : $8.95 base rate and $3 each additional item. Mexico : $8.95 base rate and $3 each additional item. Italy : $15 additional charge for Global Express Mail *** Note: I have been selling puzzles on eBay for nearly 10 years. I have been shipping hundreds of puzzles all over the world. T were only two lost packages ever occurred. Both of those were shipped to Italy (two different customers). Since I did not have many customers from Italy , the lost rate is rather high. I love Italians; however, I am doing business I simply cannot afford to risk too much on lost packages (a lot of hassles for both the buyer & me). Shipping to Italy has to be by Global Express Mail. Sorry! ****** Combined Shipping ****** Domestic: Highest Shipping among all items + each additional item add $3 (any item, not necessarily the same item) International: Highest Shipping among all items + each additional item add $4 (any item, not necessarily the same item) (You may calculate the charges and deduct the differences yourself when paying via PayPal, or,... read more

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