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4: Cube Race
This is a video contest is to see who can make the fastest 6x6x6 cube, starting with a flat hex sheet. You need a video camera that will record at a resolution of 640 x 480 or greater. Any brand of...
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Watch this short and silly video: As noted by gallery members, irrespective of the original stated rules, all of the top 3 will receive a prize. First place will get a free set + $50, Third place will...
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15: Milkdrop
Start with a messy blob of 216 to 432 Zen Magnets, and without removing any individual magnets, pinch and sculpt anything that you’d like. Something you might want to try, is to pinch a blob into the...
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It’s January, so it’s time for magnet sphere time trials! Only those who have agile fingers, and those seeking a sharper mind should attempt. The 25th Zen Magnets contest is to turn a Zen Hex Cylinder,...
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27: Single Set Cycle
Some of the Zen Magnet Contests are like a trek up a mountain, that require large amounts of preparation, determination, and magnets. This contest, is a walk in a small park, on warm cloudy day. The...
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27.5: Zen and the Art of Cycle Creation – Winners Announced
Incredible Turnout. And many amazing entries in the April 2012 Single Set Cycle Contest. Most of which are impressive, and clearly the result of above average intelligence. Although the limit of Zen...
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36: Single Set Simplification
It’s easy to forget the possibilities of just one set of 216 magnets. A vast universe of potential can be invisible to us when we’re set in our ways, molded by habit and past experience. Break free...
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36.5: 2R Hex Set – Winners Announced
1st Place: Waynehjr1 “Seahorse Pride”. A wonderful representation of a seahorse proudly riding his tail across the waters surface, almost like a dolphin. “This was a little tricky getting it to balance...
View Article39: The Flagship Video Contest
$3500 Front Page Video Contest $2500 First Place $1000 Second Place Free magnets for all who attempt.* The biggest prizes we’ve ever offered. All winnings via Cash or Bitcoin. Four years and four...
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39.5: Flagship Video Results
Flagship Video Contest Results We received 61 entries, 44 of them qualified for at least a free set of magnets, about thirty are arguably better than the original video, but only 12 could be selected...
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44: Hex Sheet Origami
This contest stretches your imagination more than magnet technique. Magnet origami is often experimentation first, and object pareidolia second. Instead of trying to create with the intent of...
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44.5: Single Set Origami – Winners Announced + Contest Hibernation
Many wonderful submissions for contest 44, the single set origami challenge. Bit first, an announcement: Contest & Gallery Hibernation Begins This is the last contest we’ll be holding in the near...
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57: Creepy Crawly Challenge
So sorry if this cutie creeped you out! “Together even the smallest can achieve the greatest goal.” – A Bug’s Life Now that we’ve got everyone’s attention and contests are up and running again, our...
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71: Separate Triple 72s
The contest for September 2019 is to photograph three builds, each 72 Zen Magnets, in one photo. You’ll need exactly 216 Zen Magnets, and no more. As much as constructions that are grand and heavy are...
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71.5 Separate Triple 72s: Winners Announced
1st Place: DBOI DBOI took 1st place using the three 72pc builds to illustrate the life of a butterfly, complete with spring props. Well done, DBOI, 1st place awards you with $100. 2nd Place: Daniel...
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75: Forced Perspective
Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. -Phaedrus The January 2020 contest is to create a photograph with forced perspective, using foreshortening to give the illusion...
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75.5: Forced Perspective – Judging
Entries are in for Contest #75. The objective was to create an image using forced perspective to make 1 set of Zen Magnets appear larger than they really are. Check out all the entries below, and...
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80: Two Tone, One Set
Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.Junishiro Tanizaki The June 2020 contest is to create a build with exactly 216...
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80.5: Two Tone, One Set – Judging
1st Place: “Who is the real cactus?” by Luisin Luisin took first place with his two toned cactus. The inspiration for this build is lined up on his windowsill. He achieved the spiral effect by...
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