World's most fascinating brainteaser puzzles, games and gifts
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Flower Maze
Double Trouble
Hidden Corridor
Tough Measures
The Waiter’s Tray
Star Path
Ship In A Bottle
C’est La Vie
Stack & Balance
Puzzle Boxes
Transport Arrangements
Animal Arrangements
Metal Objects
Table Display
How to become a Parent
How to become a Gentlemen
How to become a Chef
How to become a Yogi
How to become a Billionaire
How to become a Vegan
How to become a BBQ Master
How to become a Gardener
How to become British
How to become a Globetrotter
Collection Constantin Collection Giftware Collection Meffert’s Collection Icons Brain Dice Icosoku Brainstring Original Brainstring ‘R’ Brainstring Houdini Brainstring Advanced Equal 7 Planets Symmetry Puzzles Cubigami7 Mindjewel The Food Truck Mini Puzzles Amazing Packing Problems Dynacube “Are You Series” Puzzles Mike Harman’s Match & Pair The Big Five Cards & Dice The Locked Wine Puzzle ......................................................5 ..........................................................5 .........................................6 .................................................6 .........................................7 .......................................7 ...........................................................8 ..........................................................8 ............................................9 ....................................................10 .....................................................10 ...........................11 .............................12 .....................................................13 .................................14 ..........................15 ..............................16 .................................17 ....................................................37 ................................................37 ...............................................38 ..............................................38 ..............................................38 ........................................................39 ...............................................40 .....................................................40 .............................................41 ...................................................41 ...................................43 .......................................44 ..................................................45 ...................................................47 ..................................50 ............................50 .....................................51 ......................................51 .............................52 ...................................52 ...........................53 ...............................53 .....................................54 ...........................54 ......................................................20 ....................................................21 ....................................................21 .............................................22 ...............................................22 .................................................23 ..............................................23 ................................................24 .................................................26 .....................................................26 ................................................27 ......................................................27 ...........................................28 .........................................29 ..............................................29 ...........................................30 ..........................................................30 ..................................................31 ................................................31 .....................................................32 ...............................................32 ...............................................33 ...................................34 Pyraminx Marble Feliks 9 Ghost Cube Ghost Xtreme Molecube Maltese Gear Mini Meffert’s Meffert’s Floor Display Mar New Throughout this catalogue you will see the following icons. NEW PRODUCT NEW PACKAGING PLASTIC FREE PACKAGING AVAILABILITY Gear Ball Gear Cube Polar Cube Skewb Ultimate Skewb Xtreme Morph’s Egg XXL Gear Cube Hollow Series Pocket Cube Megaminx Pyraminx Duo Pyraminx Pyraminx Crystal Pyraminx Diamond Pyraminx Edge
Table of contents Recent Toys
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Recent Toys is a developer and manufacturer and has dedicated itself to create World’s Most Fascinating Brainteaser Puzzles!
We work together with many renowed inventors in the industry and always strive for the upmost uniqueness, durability and friendly usability in our products. We have a passion for what we do and we can assure you that all items we have in this catalogue are uniquely designed for you and your customer.
Furthermore, we are committed to reducing the amount of plastic waste with plastic-free and low-waste designs and solutions. We aim to be a more sustainable business and plan to do everything in our power to reduce our footprint.
The Recent Toys collection is an assortment of brainteaser puzzles and other related puzzles. We work closely together with renowned inventors in the industry and this collection consists of items from inventors such as Andrea Mainini, George Miller, Gabriel Songel, Vladimir Krasnoukhov, Guido Lap, Oskar van Deventer and many more. Recent Toys itself has a team that is also focused on creating and developing new puzzles. This way, we will always have the most fun, unique, challenging and inspiring items available for you!
Recent Toys Collection
UNLITIMED POSSIBILITIES
Finally a puzzle where you can win every roll!
Place all six dice randomly in their molded chambers, then turn the knobs until the combinations on all sides equals the number of pips on the dice.
Don’t think it’s worth the gamble? Well, it’s not as dicey as you think. With literally thousands of numeric combinations, there is always a solution… all it takes it just one more roll.
ICOSOKU
Matching dots to numbers
Place the number tiles in random slots, then match the number of dots on all five intersecting triangles to each tile. All done, right? Not so fast. Now you can build your next challenge — simply swap a few number tiles and the game continues! Remember: a solution is always just around the next twist. With the perfect geometry of an icosahedron, Icosoku can be solved every single try!
POCKET CUBE BRAIN DICE
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €19,95 #RT31 8717278850405 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €21,50 #RT22 8717278850252 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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It’s knot what you think
Three groups of different colored strings on six sides glide through the grooves and tease your brain in this unique, eye-catching puzzle. Once you master untying scrambled tangles, can you swap the colored strings around without making a knot? Brainstring Original is fun to play with and even more fun to solve!
Barcode 9+ 1 €21,50 #RT01
Age Player
Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code
8717278850016 24 pieces (inners of 6)
BRAINSTRING ‘R’
Take it for a spin
With 8 sides instead of 6 and 3 strings per side instead of 4, this Brainstring offers an even more confounding
Make a knot, or straight lines, or makes patterns of your own with the nylon strings — holding the polycarbonate orb and grabbing the strings the ergonomic nubs is a joy for the brain AND your fingers!
Barcode 9+ 1 €21,50 #RT23
Age Player
Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code
8717278850283 24 pieces (inners of 6)
BRAINSTRING ORIGINAL
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IT’S KNOT WHAT YOU THINK
Even Houdini needs your help!
The greatest escape artist of all is tied up — and he needs YOU to set him free! Slide the strings round and round the master himself, until you’ve wiggled him out of his ‘chains’. But then, can you put him back in? (don’t worry, Harry won’t mind!)
BRAINSTRING ADVANCED
If you like Brainstring Original, you’ll love Brainstring Advanced!
With eight sides and four color groups, Brainstring Advanced is a playground at your fingertips – slip the strings through the pathways to create mighty knots, untangle the knots, slide the ergonomic nubs around without making a mess, or enjoy weaving your own designs. There are unlimited possible configurations, so brainstorm your way through the Brainstring Advanced!
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €21,50 #RT26 8717278850399 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #RT19 8717278850221 24 pieces (inners of 6) RECENT TOYS COLLECTION DISTRIBUTOR’S CATALOGUE 2023
Rule your roll
Luck won’t help you with this puzzle — but you might wish it would! Equal7 is a mathematical masterpiece with two different challenges, each a different level of difficulty. Tilt the cube and slide the dice to and fro, until all the dots on each side equal the same number — 10, 11, and 12 are all possible combinations, with more than one way to get there. Once you’ve conquered those combinations, the real test is getting to seven — Equal7! Once you’ve solved it, present your achievement on its own built-in pedestal. Now the puzzle is your trophy!
PLANETS
Got a plan for the planets?
No need for a telescope to see the gravity of this challenge! Each of the four spheres has interlocking craters, requiring you to rotate the balls within their own orbits before finding the overall solution.
Twist & Solve, get one solid color per side!
GOT A PLAN FOR THE PLANETS?
EQUAL7
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €15,95 #RT07 8717278850061 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €15,95 #RT27 8717278850429 24 pieces (inners of 6) 8 Mar
Sturdy, uniquely designed metal blocks... solutions in shapes you never quite expect!
“YES” Bars
Y-E-S is the easy part! Rearrange all three individually symmetrical metal letters until you have a single symmetrical shape. There’s only one solution though — and you may be saying “no” after a few attempts before you successfully say “Yes!”
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, ancient capital of the Mayan civilization, is famed for its pyramid temples and giant steps. Can you summon the wisdom to create two different symmetrical shapes? There is a hint in this description…!
The Chimera
Two crafted metal pieces that form one symmetrical image — is it a sign? A building? Perhaps it’s a person, you think, as you try another combination... but with limitless ways to join them, and only a single unique solution, you’ll find that this puzzle is a real headscratcher!
Broken Twig
Think sharp! Rearrange the custom metal “twigs” until they form a shape with identical sides. With only two pieces, and with not just one but two solutions, you may find this puzzle stickier than expected!
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27 cm
21.8cm
SYMMETRY PUZZLES Age Age Player Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €9,95 #RT5108 8717278850082 Display of 16 pieces, 4 styles Items not available individually RECENT TOYS COLLECTION DISTRIBUTOR’S CATALOGUE 2023
22.5cm
You’ve never done origami quite like this! Flip the tiles up and down to make different “Cubigamis”. The first one or two are easy enough, but the real challenge is seeing through all three dimensions to craft all SEVEN shapes.
CUBIGAMI7 MINDJEWEL
Diamond’s are everyone’s best friend!
Easy to unravel into a beautiful symmetrical polygon ‘necklace’, a challenge to rebuild to its original ‘diamond’ shape. A gem of a puzzle!
A GEM OF A PUZZLE!
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €14,95 #RT11 8717278850139 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €15,95 #RT21 8717278850245 24 pieces (inners of 6) 10
THE FOOD TRUCK MINI PUZZLES
Food for thought
This food truck holds a total of 24 puzzles from 6 different mouth-watering puzzle flavors. Each mini-shaped puzzle consists of a 100 pieces that are nicely stored in a mini carton. Puzzles for all ages and fun in every bite-size! What puzzle do you take to still your hunger?
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45 cm 31 cm Age 9+ €3,95 Age Player Suggested Price Item code Barcode 9+ 1 €3,95 #RT5138 8717278851389 Display of 24 pieces, 6 styles Items not available individually RECENT TOYS COLLECTION DISTRIBUTOR’S CATALOGUE 2023
AMAZING PACKING PROBLEMS
It can’t fit... can it?
Ever put something together a hundred ways trying to squeeze in that ONE last piece? Now try your hand at a real geometric challenge! Everything fits so perfectly at first… nothing else can possibly fit… unless…!
Square+
Triangle+
26 cm
Diamond+
12.3cm
Age Player Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €9,95 #RT5091 8717278850917 Display of 18 pieces, 3 styles Items not available individually 12
For your inner fidgeter!
Long queues, waiting rooms...the clock ticks and tocks forever. Good thing you brought your Dynacube!
Endless variations for busy fingers. Once picked up, you will never want to put it down. The first geometrical shapes are easy... but what about the other 100?
100+ shapes!
28 cm
20.7cm
27.5cm
Age Player Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €9,95 #RT28 8717278850542 Display of 12 pieces, 3 styles Items not available individually
DYNACUBE
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“ARE Mar Age Player Suggested Price Item code
The “Are You Series” offers a selection of the best classic puzzles in metal and wood. Take them apart and put them back together. Are you able to do that? Are you...?
YOU SERIES” PUZZLES Barcode 14+ 1 €3,95 #RT5125
8717278851259 Display of 27 pieces, 9 styles Items not available individually 14
Discover what you are! 9 STYLES!
MIKE HARMAN’S MATCH & PAIR
Based on the art of Mike Harman
Mike Harman is a truly original English artist born in ‘the garden of England’ Kent. He is also the creator of the Colour Buddy Concept and the ‘Imagination Pictures’. His immensely unique artwork was the base for two new games: Match and Pair!
Pair!
Test your memory to the max!
This seemingly simple game goes one step further. Merely eight identical pairs of square tiles to match must be child’s play…right?
Match!
Match requires a sharp mind and quick reflexes. With two identical sets of eighteen playing cards, you’ll have plenty of chances to find matches. Better think fast, though — with Match, all players search for matches at the same time.
Age Player
14+
24 pieces (inners of 6)
Mastercartons Suggested Price
2-4 €9,95
Mike Harman Pair
Item code #RT5112 Barcode 8717278851129
Mike Harman Match
Item code
#RT5111 Barcode 8717278851112
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THE BIG FIVE CARDS & DICE
The Big Five is a selection of the best classic card and dice games. We studied hundreds of existing games and made this selection based on the following criteria:
- Great play value
- Simple and clear instructions
- Dynamic and quick play
- Ideal for friends and family
The
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26cm Item code # RT5128 Barcode 8717278851136
12cm
Age Player Suggested Price 14+ 2-6 €8,95
5 Classic Dice Games
5 Classic Card Games Item code #RT5129 Barcode 8717278851143 Item code #RT5128 Barcode 8717278851136 8 pieces display Items notavailable individually
The
THE LOCKED WINE PUZZLE
Think before you drink!
The Locked Wine Puzzle makes you one promise: once set up, it will be a real challenge to release the bottle and quench your thirst. Hours of puzzling fun guaranteed...and a treat once solved!
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €15,95 #RT5115 8717278851150 8 pieces (inners of 4) START HERE GET THERE
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Meffert ‘s Collection
Uwe Meffert started designing rotational puzzles in 1970 with the invention of the Pyraminx. Since then, he has created over 100 styles of twisty puzzles that are exclusively distributed by Recent Toys, worldwide. The Meffert’s brand stands for high quality, innovation, and for having the ‘’World’s largest range of twisty puzzles’’. Meffert is an icon in the industry and his products are a must-have.
New packaging
Recent Toys is proud to announce that we are developing and implementing packaging for Meffert’s Collection that is free from single-use plastic as a part of our mission toward sustainability. Over the course of the next twelve months, we will replace our current packaging for Meffert’s Collection with new plastic-free versions.
As of March 2023, the first batch of products will have new plastic-free open packaging.
Further rollouts for this collection will happen as the year goes on.
The new packaging will be the same size and will fit in the old displays.
Look for the icon to see which items will have the new packaging from March.
If you have any questions regarding the new packaging, please contact us.
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GEAR BALL
Puzzle of the Century
We’re not shy. Growing in popularity by the year, the Gear Ball is still our top seller around the globe. Welcome to a remarkable work of ‘puzzle art’: a combination of intriguing construction, enjoyable play, and unbelievably smooth movements. Gear up!
PUZZLE OF THE CENTURY
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5031 8717278850313 24 pieces (inners of 6) 20 Mar
GEAR CUBE
Get in full gear!
The Gear Cube is a line break in puzzle-lover’s world.This cube uses a full gear mechanism throughout its design, so that every full rotation takes twelve 90 degree turns. A brilliant design — you might not even want to solve it!
A puzzle with a difference
Make a few twists so the black vand the white pattern is completely scrambled. Now try to return the original Polar Cube pattern on all six sides. We make you one promise, it is easier said than done!
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GET IN FULL GEAR! Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5032 8717278850320 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5147 8717278851471 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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POLAR CUBE
The ultimate challenge
The 12 different colored sides of Skewb Ultimate offer a true challenge for the expert puzzler. You thought you had mastered the cube… now, try the ultimate test: Skewb!
SKEWB XTREME
X-treme puzzle fun!
Skewb Xtreme pushes puzzles to the limit! The first challenge is solving the puzzle so that each side shows one of ten solid colors — tough for sure, but not impossible (we promise). The second challenge, of course, is whether or not to ‘solve’ it at all: symmetrical from nearly any angle, the X-treme is so beautiful, you may just want to show it off!
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SKEWB ULTIMATE
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5034 8717278850344 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5038 8717278850382 24 pieces (inners of 6) Mar Mar
X-treme fun! X-treme fun!
Can you get it back to the egg shape?
Don’t crack under the stress! These components twist and spin on every axis, and the egg will quickly fall apart.
If you want scrambled eggs for breakfast this is the perfect puzzle.
XXL GEAR CUBE
MEGAMINX
You’ll have your hands full!
With its constantly shifting gear mechanism, Gear Cube XXL is the newest concept in puzzle design. Twist and turn the cube to mix it up, then solve by returning all six sides to solid colors. But this isn’t your average cube… one full rotation requires twelve 90 degree turns. A unique puzzle — and literally TWO handfuls to solve!
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MORPH’S
EGG
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5041 8717278850412 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €39,95 #M5058 8717278850580 24 pieces (inners of 6) MEFFERT’S COLLECTION DISTRIBUTOR’S CATALOGUE 2023
HOLLOW SERIES
The Hollow Series presents an intriguing, innovative advance in twisty puzzles.
The ‘no-core puzzles’ movements are unlike anything experienced by even the most experienced puzzle-solver. With a combination of inventive gameplay and stunning design, Meffert Hollow series are one part gift, one part puzzle, one part treasure!
Hollow Pyraminx
Age Player
14+
24 pieces (inners of 6)
Mastercartons Suggested Price
1 €24,95
Hollow Cube
Item code #M5079 Barcode 8717278850795
Hollow Pyraminx
Item code #M5097 Barcode 8717278850979
Hollow Skewb Ultimate Item code #M5096 Barcode 8717278850962
Hollow Skewb Cube
Item code #M5098 Barcode 8717278850986
Hollow Two By Two Item code #M5095 Barcode 8717278850955
Hollow Cube
Hollow Two by Two
Hollow Skewb Cube
Hollow Skewb Ultimate
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POCKET CUBE
A cube within a cube within a…
At first glance, the pocket cube looks like a simple 2x2 cube. But with the axis off-center and moving cubes of two different sizes, there is nothing simple about this cube! Can you master the crazy shapes and return the pocket cube back to its original shape?
Age Player
Mastercartons
Barcode
24 pieces (inners of 6)
8717278850597
Suggested Price Item code
7+ 1 €21,50 #M5059
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MEGAMINX
MEGAMINX
Are you ready for the greatest challenge of all?
With 50 movable pieces (compared to 20 in a standard cube puzzle), the Megaminx is sure to be a star in any puzzler’s collection. Twist and turn each of the dodecahedron-shaped Megaminx’s 12 sides until each side has the same color. The faces spin just like the classic cube… but beware: the Megaminx is a MEGA challenge!
Age Player
Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code
24 pieces (inners of 6)
Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5053
8717278850535
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POCKET CUBE
PYRAMINX DUO
For the beginner puzzler, or the pro looking for a new challenge
With remarkably simple design, the Pyraminx Duo might seem one-dimensional. But this puzzle has a double-solution: first, solve by bringing each color to one side; now, can you do it again…but in just four twists?
PYRAMINX
The one that started it all
The Pyraminx was created by scientist and inventor Uwe Meffert 52 years ago. One of the very first twisty puzzles, if not the first, and now the Pyraminx and Uwe are world famous! It’s hard to beat a classic…the original Pyraminx.
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5071 8717278850719 24 pieces (inners of
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5035 8717278850351 24 pieces
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THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL!
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(inners of 6)
PYRAMINX CRYSTAL
The original king of twisty puzzles, now in crystal!
Looking good at 52! Together with Professor Uwe Meffert, the inventor of the Pyraminx, we celebrate the Pyraminx’s golden anniversary with our transparent crystal rendition of the original classic puzzle.
PYRAMINX DIAMOND
So you mastered the Pyraminx Duo… but what about the Pyraminx Diamond?
Just like the Duo, simply twist each tip and the adjacent centre follow…but nothing is truly simple when there are not just four sides to match, but eight — it’s double trouble!
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5110 8717278851105 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #M5093 8717278851931 24 pieces (inners of 6) LIMITED EDITION
PYRAMINX EDGE
Twist & turn to scramble the colours. Then try to make one solid colour per face. With its cutting-edge design, Pyraminx Edge dwells in the top ranks of twisty puzzles. This new edition will test your patience just the right amount: enough to tease your puzzle brain and still keep your attention. The ingenious design is oriented around the edges; only the edges can move!
Player
Barcode
8717278851495 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code
1 €21,50 #M5149
New
PYRAMINX MARBLE
Build a pyramid of marbles! Forget blocks, marbles are the way to build a pyramid! The Pyraminx Marble’s sophisticated spin-and-click mechanism makes this a joy to play with as you try to get 10 different colors on each of the four sides.
MEGAMINX
Player
Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5169
8717278851693 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code
POCKET CUBE
Age
7+
Age
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Can you catch the rainbow?
A new challenge worthy of the avid puzzler’s interest. Instead of solving a color for six sides, arrange the curved rainbow-colored pieces so that each of six sides contain all nine colors! The rows turn smoothly in your hands, and the pieces flow seamlessly from one to the next. Not as smooth or seamless is the path to a solution, though!
FELIKS
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5051 8717278850511 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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CAN YOU CATCH THE RAINBOW?
GHOST CUBE
A shape-shifting master test of skill
There’s more than meets the eye with this puzzle. At first glance, it’s a normal six-sided cube, but within a few twists it will have more angles and unusual shapes-upon-shapes than you’ll know what do with — let alone solve! Do you think you stand a ghost of a chance?
Age Player
Mastercartons
Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5045
8717278850450 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Suggested Price Item code
GHOST XTREME
For serious puzzlers only!
With double the sides of the original Ghost Cube, the twelve-sided Ghost Xtreme is a morphing puzzle that will challenge you unlike ever before. Without varied colours or standard-shaped pieces, the only guide you have is your own skill. Next-level puzzling at its best!
Age Player
Mastercartons
Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5109
8717278851099 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Suggested Price Item code
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MOLECUBE
Is puzzling in your DNA?
Once you get your hands on the Molecube, you’ll never want to put it down. We crafted a smooth spinning device that glides with your wrists, and whose spherical pieces really give you the feeling of ultimate dexterity! Then there’s the puzzle itself. Can you get all 9 colors on each side? Careful: only a puzzler who understands cubes at the atomic level stands a chance!
MALTESE GEAR
Mesmerizing Movements
Of all gear puzzles, Maltese Gear may be the most inspiring. Its mesmerizing movements designed around a hollow interior make for magical puzzle-solving.
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €21,50 #M5044
24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 7+ 1 €24,95 #M5150
pieces (inners of
Mar
8717278850443
8717278851501 24
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MINI MEFFERT’S
Mini’s with maximum effect
Building on the enormous global success of Meffert’s Puzzles, we are excited to release 4 unique Mini Meffert’s Keychains:
Mini Skewb
Mini Feliks Pillow
Mini Molecube
Mini Diver’s Helmet
Each Mini rotates with the same smoothness as their big brothers and sisters, and they are beautifully packaged in fully transparent blisters.
Age
Age Player Suggested Price
Display of 20 pieces, 5 pieces each Individually available in master cartons of 48 (inners of 12)
9+ 1 €9,95
Mini Felix Pillow
Item code #M5078 Barcode 8717278850788
Mini Skewb
Item code #M5048 Barcode 8717278850481
Mini Molecube
Item code #M5047 Barcode 8717278850474
Mini Diver’s Helmet
Item code #M5077 Barcode 8717278850771
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24 cm
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All Meffert’s products in one place!
Want to have an eye-catching display in-store to show all the incredible Meffert’s puzzles?
Interested MEFFERT’S FLOOR DISPLAY
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Specifications
Material
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Please find the solution - a wonderful FSDU made out of corruga ted plastic. It holds 32 items and is 100% durable. 150 cm 30cm
Item code
in stocking our items?
Currogated plastic Fits 32 pieces us at: info@recenttoys.com
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Constantin Collection
Jean Claude Constantin is one of the most prolific puzzle inventors of our generation. His creative and diverse creations are acclaimed for beautiful designs and challenging solutions. For many years, Recent Toys has been the exclusive distributor for his worldwide audience. We have a selection of some of his best puzzles in fine metal and hardwood.
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FLOWER MAZE
Flower power
Can you buzz along the flower’s petals, turn and flip the puzzle to move the ball of ‘pollen’ between two layers and finally extract the pollen? If you can solve it, success will smell sweet, indeed!
A maze or a puzzle?
Why not both?
Why not both? A maze or a puzzle?
DOUBLE TROUBLE
A maze? A puzzle? Why not both!
Two mazes, two balls, everything connected by giant gears. On their own, each maze is manageable. Can you find the way to remove both balls from the mazes simultaneously, though? Careful! The gears move at the same time, so a step towards the exit on one side may be a step backwards on the
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5063 8717278850634 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5064 8717278850641 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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HIDDEN CORRIDOR
There’s got to be a way out!
Move the horizontal and vertical sliders to open the hidden corridor, allowing you to release your ball from the puzzle. Can you find the exit, or will the corridor remain hidden forever?
TOUGH MEASURES
The ruler of all puzzles
Two mazes, two balls, everything connected by giant gears. On their own, each maze is manageable. Can you find the way to remove both balls from the mazes simultaneously, though? Careful! The gears move at the same time, so a step towards the exit on one side may be a step backwards on the
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5060 8717278850603 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5062 8717278850627 24 pieces (inners of 6)
THERE’S GOT BE A WAY OUT!
CAN YOU HELP THE WAITER?
THE WAITER’S TRAY
This waiter is ready for a break—but first he must remove all the bottles from his tray
Can you help move the bottles up and down to gradually slide them all out of the tray? Think twice: some bottles need to be moved more than once, and some are locked until you move the balls holding them in place. Upon completion, why not try putting the bottles all back?
STAR PATH
Navigate the galaxy
The Star Path is the newest creation of Jean Claude Constantin. This wonderful maze puzzle consists out of 3 different layers that all move separately. The ball needs to be extracted and has to move through the whole universe. Can you navigate the galaxy and find the path to extract the ball?
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5061 8717278850610 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5126 8717278851266 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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SHIP IN A BOTTLE
Deduction and dexterity. Can you assemble all the pieces in the bottle to create the ship?
Gently shake all the pieces out of the bottle. Use your powers of deduction and a gentle touch to reassemble all the pieces inside the bottle, creating the finished image. Will it be plain sailing or will you get sea sick?
Deduction and dexterity Deduction and dexterity
C’EST LA VIE
Can you remove the metal ring from the wooden maze? More challenging than you might think, but such is life!
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Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €24,95 #C5099 8717278850993 24 pieces (inners of 6) Age Player Mastercartons Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1 €15,95 #C5094 8717278850948 24 pieces (inners of 6)
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CONSTANTIN STACK & BALANCE
Challenge the balance
Three beautiful wooden balancing games in one display. Stacking is the easy part but balancing...? The included sand timer just gives you one minute and the ruler measurers up; who can build the highest or stack the most pieces?
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Age Player Suggested Price Item code Barcode 14+ 1-4 €14,95 #C5090 8717278850900
of 18 pieces, 3 styles Items not available individually
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19cm 40cm
CONSTANTIN PUZZLE BOXES
For centuries, puzzle boxes have been used to pass secret messages and small precious items These puzzle boxes contain such a hidden compartment, can you find out how to open it? Three original Constantin Puzzle boxes in three different difficulty levels!
Age
Mastercartons 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Player Suggested Price
14+ 1 €24,95
Puzzle Box #1
Item code #C5100 Barcode 8717278851006
Puzzle Box #2
Item code #C5101 Barcode 8717278851013
Mini Molecube
Item code #M5102 Barcode 8717278851020
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CONSTANTIN TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
The Harbour
It is a busy time in the harbor. Can you dock the entire fleet at the same time?
Car Park
So many vehicles and so little space! Careful that you don’t get a scratch.
The Airport
Airports are often busy, but nothing like this! Every flying device has landed at once. Can you fit all the aircraft into the hangar?
Bike Shed
Pedal power meets brain power! Move each bicycle around to fit them all together inside the wheel.
Age Player Suggested Price
Display of 28 pieces, 4 styles Items not available individually
14+ 1 €9,95
Item code Barcode
#C5076 8717278850764
21.5 cm 17.5 cm
31.5 cm
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CONSTANTIN ANIMAL ARRANGEMENTS
Monkey Madness
These cheeky monkeys have been out stealing bananas all day! Can you fit each one back inside the head-shaped compartment?
Cat Basket
You know you love kittens. But have you ever tried herding cats? An entire litter of kittens needs to be brought back to Mother Tabby. Can you help fit all nine back by her belly for naptime?
Wild Horses
These horses are difficult to tame! Can you fit them all inside the horseshoe-shaped enclosure?
Elephant Parade
An elephant never forgets, but once you’ve emptied a whole parade of elephants from the elephant-shaped box, will you remember how to fit them all back inside?
Age
14+
Display of 28 pieces, 4 styles Items not available individually
Player Suggested Price
1 €9,95 #C5066 8717278850665
Item code Barcode
21.5 cm
17.5 cm 31.5 cm
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CONSTANTIN METAL OBJECTS
Metal Bike
One, two, three…let’s ride! But safety first, of course — can you remove the lock from your
Mastercartons 24 pieces (inners of 6)
Player Suggested Price
1 €14,95
Metal Bike
Item code #C5084 Barcode 8717278850849
Puzzle Box #2
Item code #C5085 Barcode 8717278850856
Mini Molecube
Item code #M5086 Barcode 8717278850863
Metal Telephone
This puzzle is calling your name! The handset can be detached from the base — can you solve how? Seems simple, but after a few minutes you may want to phone a friend for help!
Metal Light Bulb
This bulb needs changing, but first it must be removed from the plug and cable. It’ll take some very bright ideas to solve this puzzle!
May Age
14+
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CONSTANTIN TABLE DISPLAY
Grow your sales with the new wooden table display
Finally, the gorgeous Constantin puzzles have a display! This beautiful table display fits between 24 and 36 Constantin puzzles, dependent on the chosen variety of puzzles.
Eye catching & delicate.
32cm
Fits between 24-36 pieces
The display comes flat with a clear assembly instruction
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62 cm
52cm Interested in stocking our items? E-mail us at: info@recenttoys.com
Specifications Item code *Display only #CDIS01
Giftware collection
Recent Giftware makes gifts for curious minds.
Developed with a passion for clever wit and visual charm by our in-house team in Amsterdam, our products aim to view daily life in a new way, and in doing so make the most fun gifts imaginable. Our giftware is manufactured with the lowest possible environmental footprint.
Recent Giftware is an imprint of Recent Toys.
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“Great to give, even better to receive!”
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“Great to give, even better to receive!”
THE “HOW TO BECOME” SERIES
Our new and fabulous ‘How to become’ series is fun, witty, and inspiring. Each set, or powerpack, consists of 25+ beautifully designed cards with real-life tips, hints, quotes, and more! In addition to the cards, each powerpack comes with a high-quality gift to help put new skills into practice. Designed with ambitious and clever people in mind, these gifts will teach and entertain at the same time.
Age
14+
Mastercartons 24 (innerspiecesof 6)
Suggested price
€14,95
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HOW TO BECOME A PARENT
Strollers, diapers, bottles… the list of must-haves for new parents are a mile long! Add something to that list that will put a smile on their face as well as know-how into their brain with our “How to become a Parent” powerpack. These cute and witty 25+ cards offer practical tips, guidelines, and quotes to make those late nights/early morning feedings a little more enjoyable. Includes a pair of high-quality baby socks for when all the others are dirty. Parenting has never been so fun!
HOW TO BECOME A GENTLEMEN
Being a classy, intelligent, and witty man-about-town is much easier than it seems! These beautifully designed 25+ cards are brimming with great advice, tips, and quotes to bring out the gentleman in every man. The “How to become a Gentleman” powerpack includes a high-quality black bow tie perfect to pair with an elegant top hat or bowler. Get ready to be the toast of the town!
The ideal gift for your friend, father, husband or son
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Item code Barcode #RG5152 8717278851525 Item code Barcode #RG5127 8717278851273
HOW TO BECOME A CHEF
Know someone who can’t tell a Cornish game hen from a Guinea fowl? Then the “How to become a Chef” powerpack is the perfect recipe for a gift! This powerpack has 25+ cleverly disguised and wittily written cards stocked with hints, tricks, and advice for future master chefs. Includes a finger-protection tool to help out when then things get a bit dicey in the kitchen. This gift will sharpen minds and knives!
The ideal gift for the (un)experienced cook
HOW TO BECOME A YOGI
Know someone who wants to channel some inner peace but can’t quite seem to reach nirvana? Then gift them the “How to become a Yogi” powerpack! The 25+ serenely designed and wisely-written cards have enough practical tips, information, and inspirational quotes to shape the mind and body into the form and poses of a yoga master. Includes a headband to get into the right headspace. Namaste!
The ideal gift for every (un)experienced yogi or yogi to be
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Item code Barcode #RG5148 8717278851488 Item code Barcode #RG5151 8717278851518 GIFTWARE COLLECTION DISTRIBUTOR’S CATALOGUE 2023
HOW TO BECOME A BILLIONAIRE
We all know someone who’s got their eyes on the top prize, and this powerpack will help them on their way. “How To Become A Billionaire” has 25+ cards that are jam-packed with entertaining and informative tips, tricks, dos and don’ts, and motivational quotes aimed to inflate bank accounts. Comes with a notebook for planning power lunches and keeping track of big ideas. A great investment in anyone’s future!
A terrific gift for all the potential tycoons around you
HOW TO BECOME A VEGAN
Vegging out isn’t a bad thing, and we’ve assembled all the tricks and tips needed to live an animal-friendly lifestyle in this powerpack! With 25+ cards full of real-life experience, tips, and hints, “How to become a Vegan” will smooth the way for someone who wants a cruelty-free diet. Includes a bamboo-handled vegetable peeler. A plant-based gift!
Item code Barcode #RG5161 8717278851617 Item code Barcode #RG5163 8717278851631
HOW TO BECOME A BBQ MASTER
The coals are ready, everyone’s here, now what? The “How to Become A BBQ Master” powerpack ensures that each cookout will be a roaring success! With 25+ cards on meat and fire mastery, this set includes jokes to chuckle at while flipping burgers. Also included is a grill-safe sponge to keep the BBQ spotless between uses. Who’s hungry for knowledge?
A great gift for someone who wants to up their BBQ game
HOW TO BECOME A GARDENER
Gardening looks easy, but looks are deceptive! The “How to become a Gardener” powerpack comes with 25+ delightful, fun cards with tips and tricks to inform and quotes to inspire. We’ve also included a clever little thumb knife to help cut through any issues (or weeds!) that may crop up. Great for
Item code Barcode #RG5164 8717278851648
Item code Barcode #RG5162 8717278851624
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HOW TO BECOME BRITISH
Fancy yourself a true resident of Merry Old England? Looking to blend in at the next Cricket World Cup? Our “How to become British” powerpack has you covered! These 25+ cards are charmingly designed and written with the wit of the Isles in mind. The advice, insight, and quotes will have you sounding like a proper royal before you can say “Bob’s your uncle.” Includes a tea strainer to brew up the perfect cuppa. Cheers, mate!
The perfect gift for someone who wants to understand the UK
HOW TO BECOME A GLOBETROTTER
Passport, check, boarding pass, check, “How to become a Globetrotter,” check! This powerpack has 25+ cards jampacked with all the tips, tricks, and quotable quotes for safe, comfortable, and smart worldwide travel. Includes an identification holder lanyard to keep your vital documents safe while you visit the four corners of the globe. Make sure to pack this powerpack in your carry-on!
The perfect gift for restless wanderers and cautious tourists alike!
Item code Barcode #RG5156 8717278851563
Item code Barcode #RG5168 8717278851686
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Recent Toys International, founded in 2001, is dedicated crafting ‘intelligent’ brainteasers hands-on puzzles that challenge the brightest minds and inspire players of all ages. Our products are simple, smart, one-of-a-kind and made to last, providing endless hours of mental stimulation whether you are a beginner or Master Puzzler.
Recent Toys International strives for quality, durability, and affordability, for sellers as well as consumers.
For more information: info@recenttoys.com www.recenttoys.com
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