⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——04. Hideaki Kawashima - Twin 3 (2015) made from: magnolia, oak, keyaki (zelkova), purple heart from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2015. I admired Mr. Okiyama's Twin Box so much I designed this one myself. A mechanism is connected with the surface decoration. There are a lot of lids, so please pay attention when returning them to their proper place. ...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——02. Hideaki Kawashima - Pod Yin and Yang (2019) made from: cherry, magnolia, wenge from the KCG description: I changed the design of pod (KW-30). The mechanism is same as KW-30. The previously announced "pod Yin and Yang" (KW-30-5, 6, 7) had a spherical central decorative part, but this is flat. It seems counter to your intuition, this flat decoration part took much more time and effort than the previous...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——05. Hideaki Kawashima - Twin 4 (KW-31) (2016) made from: magnolia, keyaki (zelkova), walnut from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2016. Continuing from last year, it is a work conscious of Mr. Okiyama's twin box (YO-2). The movement is simple, but how to open the lid is tricky. There are three storage spaces in all. i do not have the storage box fo...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——06. Hideaki Kawashima - Twin 5 (KW-43) (2021) made from: maple, wendge, magnolia, keyaki (zelkova), padauk from the KCG description:  This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”. The motif of this work is not experimental equipment, but my own experiments and challenges. The structure of this work was originally inspired by the "Top Box" presented by Mr. Kam...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——10. Hiroshi Iwahara - Bean Bag Drawer 2 (2015) made from: walnut, oak, maple, bubinga, magnolia, etc. from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2015. This is a developed version of “Bean Bag Drawer (RF36)” that was designed in 2013. The goal is to find the hidden deep inner space of the drawer. You should move the four white plates in correct order. Of course, ...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——09. Hiroshi Iwahara - Aquarius Box (small) (2019) made from: ichii, movingui, padauk from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2019. This is an applied work of the “Aquarius Drawer” (RF-55). Six plates are divided into three plates. All three plates have the “Aquarius” movement. There are two compartments. Only three plates are linked. This has a moderate d...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——08. Hiroshi Iwahara - Another Aquarius Drawer (2017) made from: Japanese raisin tree, padauk, magnolia, wendge, keyaki from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2017. The Christmas present for the previous year, RF-49 “Bean Bag Drawer 3 (Cat's bell)” was somewhat difficult to solve. So, this year, I tried to use a simpler idea. There are two spaces in the drawer...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——12.Hiroshi Iwahara - Box With A Tree (remake, 2011) made from: keyaki(zelkova), katsura, acrylic board from the KCG description:  These are the remake version of the “Box with a tree”. The materials of the surface board were changed. As many of you know, the side plates must move in a special way. For this reason, more experienced skills are needed. The side plates were made somewhat loosely. ...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——11. Hiroshi Iwahara - Box With 5 Trees (2018) made from: magnolia, movingui, acrylic board from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2018. One by one you slide each tree-plate in turn. The only plate without a tree is the goal. As you slide each plate in the correct order, you will begin to feel that you can open the final lid. But it’s not that easy! This is an ...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——13. Hiroshi Iwahara - Byway Secret 2 (Fūjin yosegi edition) (date unknown) made from: walnut, katsura, etc. from the KCG description (original edition):  This is the 2nd version of the Byway Secret series. There are 2 rooms inside, and you'll be able to open the 1st room soon. But, it takes 10 moves to open the 2nd room, and you'll miss your way to open. The right side and the reverse side will inte...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——14. Hiroshi Iwahara - Half Finished Box (2012) made from: ancient keyaki from the KCG description:  This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2012. There are two compartments inside like RF-22. There is an A mark inside the first compartment and a B mark inside the second compartment. A is easy to open, but B is not. The idea of this trick is not the newest, but it was arranged systematicall...

⟬ Karakuri Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by KCG designers ]——16. Hiroshi Iwahara - Secret Base (2009) made from: shiuri cherry, oak, walnut, old katsura, amur corktree, rengas, old keyaki (zelkova) from the KCG description:  This is a remake version of RF-18. The surface pattern was changed. The color of RF-18-1 was showy. The color of RF-18-2 is more subtle. Well, the design is not just a simple decoration. The inlay line is related to the device. You can se...

Selling my extra copy of Iwahara MicroScope. This puzzle is in like new condition and has original box and solution. Here is the description from karakuri:https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/rf-86/This is one of the best Karakuri made is recent years. Please wait to make final payment until shipping has been added to your invoice. Insurance by request and at buyers expense. Please make payment using PayPal friends and family. Please respond to message within 24 hours of auction ending. This does...

Selling my copy of Jukebox by MoonTree Puzzles. It is in perfect condition and I am the origional buyer of this puzzle box.INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WORK BELOW IS FROM MOONTREE PUZZLES SITE.Designed by Daniel Czuriga and Tibor FolytánLimited edition mechanical puzzle (200 copies)CNC-machined premium materials15 stepsIntricate locking mechanisms5 hidden compartmentsSeveral toolsJury Grand Prize at the 2024 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design CompetitionDescriptionJukebox is a complex, CNC-machined sequen...

Turtle Tripby Gerard HudsonOne of the best 3D-printed SD puzzles ever made. Perfect condition!Turtle Trip comes in impeccable condition and includes the wooden instructions tile, cardboard stand etc. Comes from a smoke free home and has always been properly stored.Payment via Wise (preferred) or PayPal "Friends & Family"Buyer to pay shipping - calculated after auction  Multiple items may be combined for shipping upon request

Hungry Sea Otterby Karakuri Creation Group, designer Yasuaki Kikuchi (Z-17)This Karakuri puzzle box is in impeccable condition. It is brand new, has never been approached and I just opened the plastic bag inside the cardboard box to take the foto. Comes with complete paperwork.From the Karakuri Website:  ITEMZ-17Created4/2024Size(box body)160 x 84 x 104 mmSize(storage part)28 x 49 x 23 mmMaterialwalnut, chestnut, magnolia, katsura"I created this work with two motivations as follows:First, I wa...