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Van Gogh's Box
An interlocking wooden box that comes apart into separate pieces.
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A Japanese / Himitsu-bako style box opened by a sequence of small panel movements.
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Hint 1
Look for the piece that can slide slightly farther than the others.
Hint 2
Keep the first released pieces in order; several are similar but not interchangeable.
Hint 3
Rebuild a loose hollow core before fitting the final locking piece.
Video summary
The official video demonstrates the disassembly and reconstruction of the interlocking wooden box from the Great Minds set of eight.
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Complete Van Gogh's Box solution
The official Great Minds video shows how to separate the interlocking pieces and rebuild the completed box.
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- Archive source
- Professor Puzzle Great Minds product record and official solution video — View the official solution video — View archived product versions
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- 13 June 2026
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- Official manufacturer solution video
- Page status
- Added during archive research
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