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From: Rob Hegge <R.F.Hegge@mp.tudelft.nl>
Subject: Re: Rubik's Tangle -> a new one
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> There are four Rubik's Tangles. Each of them
> has 25 pieces and forms a 5x5 square. Once you've
> got all four you can mix all of the pieces up and produce
> a giant 10x10.
I have read somewhere that this is not possible.

> I don't know if Dr Bruhns solution on his page 
> <http://www.math.uni-kiel.de/roesler/bruhn/tlsg.htm>
> is correct - once I get to print it out in colour at the
> office I'll see if it matches the tangle I have (# 4).
> 
> Jon Teague
> <jon@jandj.netkonect.co.uk>

Actually there are 5 now, a new one is on sale in the US:
It contains 9 pieces, all of them are double sided with the
ropes in 3D, i.e. the pieces are not flat as compared to the
other 4 sets.

Rob Hegge