Image 21 — Interpol are asking if we have know these “books”, but are we sure they are books? The bottom two appear to say “puzzle” on the edge/spine and one says “puzzle box” I think, even? The top *might* say “[something] Puzzle”, but I’m less clear on that — seems upside down and like the second word could start with P.
There are obviously books with puzzles in them, but “puzzle box” seems to indicate a stand alone game and not a book to me.
I have seen products similar to these in £1 shops in London, not sure how widespread they are, but likely global, writing appears to be German, so that may be a lead to the manufacturer or intended market. I'll confirm on my next visit, pity we can't read the product barcode. Also visible on the lower photo is a possible watermark in what may be Kanji characters, can anyone read that ?
Welcome to Ws Shylock Jones, delighted to have another set of eyes here!I'm a little late to the party, just found this thread via the Europol site, but I totally agree that these seem to be boxes rather than books. I have sent a message to Europol to say this also. Nice to meet you all. Hope to spot something useful soon.
Amazing! Great job
I have seen products similar to these in £1 shops in London, not sure how widespread they are, but likely global, writing appears to be German, so that may be a lead to the manufacturer or intended market. I'll confirm on my next visit, pity we can't read the product barcode. Also visible on the lower photo is a possible watermark in what may be Kanji characters, can anyone read that ?
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