{"title":"Folk Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis series of products includes a variety of timeless \"folk toys\" which have been around forever and are still commonly enjoyed throughout the US and the world.  Several of the toys have roots going much farther back.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hooey-stick","title":"Hooey Stick","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique toy, also known as a Gee Haw Wimmy Diddle, is a traditional Appalachian folk toy that consists of a notched stick with a propeller on the end and a second stick to rub against the notches and make the propeller spin. Surprising to the uninitiated, the user is able to stop the propeller at will and cause it to change directions. Its Appalachian heritage is still celebrated at the Folk Art Center near Asheville, NC. The alternative name of Gee Haw Wimmy Diddle arises from the old animal-driving terminology in which “gee” meant turn right and “haw” meant turn left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnique to this puzzle is its combination of simplicity and seemingly mysterious behavior resulting from a combination of friction, vibration, and rotational motion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963435487302,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/HooeyStick_square.png?v=1794516870"},{"product_id":"acrobat-trapeze-toy","title":"Acrobat Trapeze Clown Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the trapeze acrobat, flipping acrobat, agile acrobat, flap jack, this wonderfully simple mechanical folk toy is made almost entirely of wood and consists of an articulated human or animal figure suspended between two parallel wooden handles.  When the handles are squeezed and released, the figure swings, flips, and performs somersaults around its support.  With a little practice, the operator can make the acrobat:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• swing forward and backward, \u003cbr\u003e\n• kick his legs upward, \u003cbr\u003e\n• rotate around the trapeze, \u003cbr\u003e\n• perform single or repeated somersaults, \u003cbr\u003e\n• stop upside down or in other positions, and \u003cbr\u003e\n• appear to execute different \"tricks\" depending upon the timing and strength of the squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963435520070,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/TrapezeClown_1000x1000_8655aaeb-6abc-45be-a4c3-b1fe65f362e4.png?v=1794433926"},{"product_id":"acrobat-trapeze-toy-handmade","title":"Acrobat Trapeze Monkey Toy","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAlso known as the trapeze acrobat, flipping acrobat, agile acrobat, or flap jack toy, this wonderfully simple mechanical folk toy is made almost entirely of wood and consists of an articulated human or animal figure suspended between two parallel wooden dowels or bars.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhen the handles are squeezed and released at the bottom, the figure swings, flips, and performs somersaults around its support.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWith a little practice, the operator can make the acrobat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eswing forward and backward, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ekick his legs upward, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003erotate around the trapeze, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eperform single or repeated somersaults, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003estop upside down or in other positions, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eappear to execute different \"tricks\" depending upon the timing and strength of the squeeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963436634182,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/TrapezeMonkey1000x1000.png?v=1794433813"},{"product_id":"buzzsaw-toy","title":"Buzzsaw Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as the “whirligig”, this classic American folk toy consists of a round disk (sometimes in the shape of a circular saw blade) and strings that pass through the disk, which are sequentially pulled and released to cause the “blade” to spin very quickly and create a whirling or buzzing noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis puzzle is extensively described in various books and publications related to folk puzzles and appears to have ancient origins in multiple cultures. In colonial America, the toy became a natural form of entertainment since it could be easily and inexpensively constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963436666950,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/BuzzSawCommer_final.png?v=1794513912"},{"product_id":"climbing-bear-toy","title":"Climbing Bear Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe climbing bear is a traditional wooden folk toy that uses two strings and a simple friction mechanism to create the illusion of a bear climbing a pair of ropes. By alternately pulling the strings, the operator makes the wooden bear ascend, often with a charming side-to-side motion. When the tension is released, the bear slides back down, ready to climb again.   This is a perfect toy for a toddler or young child.  Older kids may be less interested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963436699718,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/climbingBearCloseup.png?v=1794514016"},{"product_id":"single-rope-climbing-monkey","title":"Single Rope Climbing Monkey","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWe are delighted to carry this unique line of beautifully handcrafted wooden toys created by the renowned German woodworker, Peter Ulbricht.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese are handcrafted by Peter, imported to the US by New World Creations, LLC and offered to our customers at exceptionally low prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eUsing a sophisticated technique, the figure climbs up the rope when you pull on the ball. Afterwards, you can push the figure back down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eOur selection includes various motifs, such as cute bunnies, brave firefighters, and of course, the popular Santa Claus. Each figure is unique and crafted with great attention to detail.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003ca role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Products\" class=\"button admin-next fill-layer size-base tone-auto variant-secondary icon-only\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/pp3t62-df\/products\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"decoration\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBe aware that these climbing figure, while highly detailed in their construction and decoration, are quite small.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are in the range of the size of your thumb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963436765254,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/SingleRopeClimbingMonkey.jpg?v=1794436701"},{"product_id":"single-rope-climbing-mountaineer","title":"Single Rope Climbing Mountaineer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eWe are delighted to carry this unique line of beautifully handcrafted wooden toys created by the renowned German woodworker, Peter Ulbricht.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese are handcrafted by Peter, imported to the US by New World Creations, LLC and offered to our customers at exceptionally low prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eUsing a sophisticated technique, the figure climbs up the rope when you pull on the ball. Afterwards, you can push the figure back down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eOur selection includes various motifs, such as cute bunnies, brave firefighters, and of course, the popular Santa Claus. Each figure is unique and crafted with great attention to detail.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003ca role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Products\" class=\"button admin-next fill-layer size-base tone-auto variant-secondary icon-only\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/pp3t62-df\/products\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"decoration\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBe aware that these climbing figure, while highly detailed in their construction and decoration, are quite small.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are in the range of the size of your thumb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437092934,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/SingleRopeMountaineer.jpg?v=1794436819"},{"product_id":"bull-roarer","title":"Bull Roarer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA “Bull Roarer” is one of the oldest and most primitive air instruments. It consists of an oblong board made of horn, wood, bone, or metal and sometimes has serrated edges. It has a cord through which it is attached directly to a finger or indirectly to a handle held by the hand. When swung above the head or along the user’s side, it causes air to vibrate and produce a vibrating sound, often very low-pitched. The sound is a consequence of two movements: the angular motion around the user caused by the user’s movement, and a spinning or rotating motion of the bullroarer along its long axis as a result of aerodynamic forces. When sufficiently twisted in one direction, the sound briefly pauses and then resumes when the spinning occurs in the opposite direction. The pitch of the sound is dependent upon many factors, but in general, a large bullroarer creates deeper-pitched sounds than a smaller one (more on this below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally considered an Australian instrument, the bullroarer is known and used in many other parts of the world. It was used by Native American cultures such as the Athabaskan, Nootka, Yokuts, Pomo, Hopi, and Aztecs. The Navajo call their bull roarers \"Tsin di'ni\" (groaning stick) and used them to drive away evil spirits. It is called several different names, including \"Burliwarni,\" \"Ngurrarngay,\" and \"Muypak.\" Sometimes a bull roarer was used to send animals into ambush or to alert a tribe to another's presence in their area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts history notwithstanding, it is an interesting object and a fun departure from the ordinary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very easy instrument or toy to make, and as it turns out, while the details of the size and shape impact the acoustic properties, it seems you will get sounds from almost any shape.   Some general principles include the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade width tends to control pitch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wider blades require more time to complete a full-axis rotation and produce a lower, deeper pitch, and a narrow blade rotates faster and produces a higher-pitched whirr or buzz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length controls volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Longer blades displace a much larger volume of air per rotation, producing a louder, fuller sound that carries over longer distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness and object density impact sound stability.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Thicker bull roarers and ones made of denser wood may be a bit slower to start spinning and creating sounds; once moving, they are much more resistant to \"stalling\" (losing the rotational movement).  Thinner, lighter bull roarers will spin and create sounds more quickly, but are more erratic when spinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge tapering impacts ease of sound generation and pitch.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Tapering the edges of the bull roarer impacts the speed of rotation.  More symmetric tapering reduces aerodynamic drag and makes it easier to spin for a given arm effort and will cause more rapid spinning and a higher-pitched sound.  Blunt or squared edges increase air resistance and vortex shedding, which slows down the rotation and leads to a lower pitch and adds a rougher, breathier wind noise to the roar.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString length affects the bullroarer's pitch, volume, and pulsing rhythm. \u003c\/strong\u003e A long string creates a wider circle, higher airspeed, and contributes to a higher-pitched and louder roar.  Longer strings produce longer, slower winding and unwinding cycles, while shorter strings speed up the reversal rate.  From a practical perspective, long string lengths also impact the user's method of spinning the bull roarer.  Shorter lengths allow rotation to be vertical, at the user's side, sometimes allowing cautious demonstration inside, while longer string lengths may only allow use outdoors, overhead, and with a horizontal orientation over the user's head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437224006,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/BullRoarer_final.png?v=1794513785"},{"product_id":"wooden-catch-ball-game","title":"Wooden Catch Ball Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis is a classic toy that most of us have seen and played with since our childhood days.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt consists of a ball attached to a handle and cup. The object is to swing the up and catch it with the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437256774,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/CatchBall1000x1000.png?v=1794433685"},{"product_id":"classic-train-whistle","title":"Classic Train Whistle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade of wood, this classic “train whistle” creates a multi-pitched whistle bringing you back to the days of the steam engine.  Kids love them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437289542,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/TrainWhistle1000x1000.png?v=1794433481"},{"product_id":"jacobs-ladder","title":"Jacob's Ladder","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eA Jacob's Ladder is a traditional kinetic folk toy made of wooden blocks and ribbons that creates an optical illusion of cascading blocks, or a classic string-figure hand game, or a challenging carnival ladder-climb game.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHow it works: You hold the top block and gently rotate your wrist to make the blocks flip and flop over each other in a clacking, cascading motion.History: Dating back centuries, it was historically allowed as a \"quiet Sunday toy\" for children due to its biblical reference to Jacob's dream of a ladder to heaven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437420614,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/JacobsLadder1000x1000.png?v=1794427753"},{"product_id":"fish-toss-toy","title":"Fish Toss Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic American folk toy and is seen in many different forms.  This particular version consists of a wooden fish with a central opening attached to a stick (faux fishing rod) with a string.  The goal is to swing the fish up and catch it with the stick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437453382,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/FishTossToy2_final.png?v=1794514466"},{"product_id":"chinese-finger-trap","title":"Chinese Finger Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic item, also called a “Chinese finger puzzle” or “finger cuff”, is a simple woven tube that humorously traps a person's two index fingers. The natural reaction—pulling the fingers apart—makes the trap tighten. It is usually made from thin strips of bamboo, paper, ribbon, or plastic woven diagonally into a hollow cylindrical braid. You insert one finger into each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts operation is an elegant example of geometry and friction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull outward: the woven tube becomes longer and narrower, gripping the fingers more tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush inward: the tube becomes shorter and wider, loosening its grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo escape, you therefore push your fingers toward each other first, enlarging the tube, and then gently withdraw them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437584454,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/FingerTrap1000x1000.png?v=1794423634"},{"product_id":"spinning-top","title":"Spinning Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese spinning tops are a wonderful gift for your child or grandchild and are a colorful addition to a Christmas stocking.  They are precisely balanced and will spin both right-side-up or upside-down.  We get these from Aero-Motion, Inc in Grover, CA and you can expect hours of fun with them!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437617222,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/spinningTop_hires.png?v=1794430433"},{"product_id":"classic-yoyo","title":"Classic Yoyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAero-Motion’s Hardwood Yo-Yos are high quality and low cost. All Yo-Yos come shrink-wrapped to preserve the finish and keep the strings from getting tangled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in 5 colors. Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, \u0026amp; Natural wood. Includes instructional manuals including the scientific principles of Rotational Energy, Friction, and Gravity. Aero-Motion has manufactured its line of hardwood Yo-Yos for over twenty years.\u003cbr\u003eGreat for all holidays. Easter, Fourth of July, Christmas stocking stuffers, \u0026amp; New Year's!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a specific color, please specify in the comments sections at checkout.  Otherwise, a random color will be sent!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437682758,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/YoYo_highres.png?v=1794430135"},{"product_id":"puddle-jumper-flying-propeller","title":"Puddle Jumper Flying Propeller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are colorful and beautifully made hand-operated flying machines which are a perfect source of entertainment for children of all ages.  Puddle Jumpers come with Educational Flight manuals including the principles of Lift, Thrust, and Momentum, all while teaching you how to fly this fun fascinating toy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963437715526,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/5903\/0598\/files\/RainbowWoodenPaddleswithRivets.png?v=1794424092"},{"product_id":"two-piece-pyramid-puzzle","title":"Two-Piece Pyramid Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough simple in concept and solved quickly by some, for many exposed to this puzzle consisting of two identical pieces, it is not so easy.  There are no gimmicks and no hidden features.  The two pieces simply need to be assembled so as to form a pyramid.  Can you do it?  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