Money Bank by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis Money Bank puzzle box was created Akio Kamei in 1987. Who is a Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman. It is his classic work and  features very interesting mechanism. a beautiful shape and grain of box as a piece of art. it will be a perfect interior decorating item on your shelf.The Kamei’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.NOTICE :This box has a tricky mechanism and a little stiff move to open. but, please be careful not to ...

String Box IV by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis box was created by Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman, Mr. Kamei.It's not so difficult to open. But can you open it by yourself ?This is in mint, new condition* Brand new condition, with the Original Box,Size : 91×91×63mmMaterial : katsura, magnolia, etc.———————————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Fr...

Secret House by Tatsuo Miyamoto Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Tatsuo Miyamoto.Karakuri box is the ultimate woodworking item, combining the idea of "karakuri" handed down from generation to generation with new "karakuri" create from the rich imagination of craftsmen, which are then realized through precise and delicate processing.The Miyamoto’s Stamp is on the bottom of the box.This is brand new condition, with the original box & solut...

Moonlit Night - Hideaki Kawashima KCGThe  box moves perfectly.* Brand new condition, with the Original Box & Solution envelope, Size : 72×72×75mmMaterial : magnolia, walnut, keyaki (zelkova)—————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Friends and Family***The international shipping cost about   €21 (UK,Europe) / $29 (US)Actual shipping costs will be calculated after the auction.SO PL...

Hit Box  KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxYou must hit the box to open it. This is quite simple, but it is also quitefunny. At craft fairs, many people felt that Karakuri Boxes were difficultto open. Therefore, this was designed. For a long time, the craftsmancontinued making it in secret, because, other craftsmen in our group weretrying to create special works, too. This is a new specification. The surface painting is an beautiful oil finish.The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes withou...

This may be the most creative and complex creation from one of the world’s foremost puzzle designers and craftsmen, Robert Yarger (“Stickman”).  Only 60 of this massive puzzle were made – this is #40.  Rather than try to generate the words to describe this singular creation, I’ll instead rely on excerpts from the review by Boxes and Booze that captures the puzzle so well: “The Dwemer Construct, aka The Stickman No. 34 Puzzlebox, is an impressive artifact indeed. It appears to be...

An absolutely adorable 2011 work of puzzling art, this early Karakuri Idea Contest beauty looks fantastic on a shelf.  The eyes move.  The nose moves.  The eyebrows move.  Even the three buttons at the bottom move.  But can you figure out how the box opens? All original packaging included.Karakuri product description: You can make his eyes to goggle and revolve his nose. Also you can make his eyebrows to rise and lower. He is very expressive! If you make him a certain look, you can open th...

Karakuri perfection.  The smooth, flowing curves of a trumpet have been masterfully crafted from wood with striking attention to detail.  Its theme is not just decorative but deeply woven into the puzzle’s logic, with a solution that is natural and cohesive.  This beautifully executed masterpiece captures the very spirit of Karakuri craftsmanship: elegant, surprising, and delightfully playful. All original packaging included. Karakuri product description: Trumpet fingering and Karakuri ar...

Diffusion is a 2015 Karakuri Idea Contest winner crafted by Hideaki Kawashima, reflecting his impressive mechanical precision and geometric style.  This extremely hard to find puzzle looks great on a shelf, and the mechanism is clever, approachable, and beautifully executed.  All original packaging included. Karakuri product description: We designed a new structure for this work, to avoid the problem of humidity.The movement is simple, but a lot of time and effort was spent making it. This ...

Checker Cube Set / Akio KameiKarakuri K-3-2 / 1999.03For sale is an extremely rare and limited set of 4 Checker Cubes made by Akio Kamei in 1999. Wood: Oak / Size: 72x72x72mm eachCommentary from Akio Kamei:"One customer suggested that I remake my first "Checker Cube" (K-3) with a different construction. So, my pupil Hiroshi Iwahara took a leading part in advancing the development. Four kinds of "Checker Cube" were produced on a commercial basis from several new types. If we neglect the strength...

This puzzle will transport you to a different time and place. It takes quite a few moves and working your way through a gauntlet of tricks to get into this armory. As you can see from the photos, the kit saw plenty of action in its day. Who knows how many vampires fell to the secrets within? The challenging solve had me baffled more than a couple times, but the it is full of very satisfying mechanisms and the scent of whatever herbal concoction the original vampire hunter favored makes it an imm...

For those familiar with Kawashima’s Bars Box puzzles, Asymmetric Cube -5- is more than just another in the series.  Yes, it has the intricate multi-step solution and precision wood craftsmanship that you expect from a Bars Box puzzle, but what makes this one stand out from the rest is alluded to in the product description: “This work starts with the design of the surface but there are mechanisms that betray your expectations.”  I won’t say more lest it be too spoilery.  The puzzle is ...

This awesome sequential discovery puzzle comes from the mind of famed puzzle designer and craftsman Junichi Yananose (Juno).  Its seemingly simple design hides a complex many step discovery journey through a mechanism with multiple interacting parts and creative use of multiple tools that you uncover along the way.  It’s challenging in the best of ways, and is an absolute delight. Juno’s product description: Dial Case is a sequential discovery puzzle that typically requires about 15 move...

A rare mechanical masterpiece by legendary puzzle craftsman Robert Yarger, the Chopstick Box (Stickman No. 13) is a beautifully designed puzzle that seamlessly blends elegant woodworking with ingenious engineering. The goal is the release of the two wooden chopsticks—cleverly integrated into the box’s design. This puzzle showcases Yarger’s signature ability to merge traditional Japanese aesthetics with intricate mechanical movement. As with all Stickman creations, every ...