2010 Christmas Gift.  Per the Karakuri website: String Box 2010craftsmanFumio TsuburaiITEMTU-18Created11/2010Size(box body)108×75×60mmSize(storage part)*****Materialkeyaki ( zelkova ), string, etc.FacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2010.The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.Customs forms for international shipments will reflect actual payments.Payments can be made through PayPal (Friends & Family preferred).Buyer to pay sh...

It seems hard to believe that it's been almost 20 years since I first made a small run of this clever packing puzzle design in 2006.  William has graciously allowed me to offer up another run as there were only a dozen copies made in 2006.The original metal version was William’s exchange puzzle at the IPP21 in Tokyo.This version is made using many wood varieties and includes a Stand.  The entire puzzle has been ‘triple buffed’ giving it a very nice sheen.Overall size is a little over 4...

For all the tech lovers out there, USB puzzle is an oversized version of its original counterpart, but with tools, trick openings and a cunning solution.Objective: Release the USB symbol.Sounds easy enough, right?Dimensions (approx.) 14cm x 5cm x 2.5cmColour: WhiteMade from acrylic and laser MDF, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for small children.U...

For all the tech lovers out there, USB puzzle is an oversized version of its original counterpart, but with tools, trick openings and a cunning solution.Objective: Release the USB symbol.Sounds easy enough, right?Dimensions (approx.) 14cm x 5cm x 2.5cmColour: OrangeMade from acrylic and laser MDF, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for small children....

For those who love all things retro, Cassette puzzle is an oversized version of its original counterpart, but with tools, trick openings and a cunning solution.Objective: Release the 'Please, release me' token from the centre window of the cassette.Sounds easy enough, right?Dimensions (approx.) 14cm x 9cm x 2cmColour: Black/YellowMade from acrylic and laser MDF, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly...

Halo Puzzle #3.This is the third puzzle in my latest series, Halo.Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 8cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Has a small compartment inside to keep a valuable item.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correc...

Halo Puzzle #2.This is the second puzzle in my latest series, Halo.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 8cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.UK - Royal ...

Halo Puzzle #1.This is the first puzzle in my latest series, Halo.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 8cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable...

9 Layer Puzzle #1This is the first puzzle in my 9-layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Has a small compartment inside to keep a valuable item.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Ex...

9 Layer Puzzle #6.This is the sixth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for s...

9 Layer Puzzle #5.This is the fifth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitable for smal...

9 Layer Puzzle #4.This is the fourth puzzle in my 9 Layer series.Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Has a small compartment inside to keep a valuable item.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. ...

TriOn Puzzle #3.This is the third puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitabl...

TriOn Puzzle #2.This is the second puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitab...

TriOn Puzzle #1.This is the first puzzle in my third series, TriOn.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not suitabl...

To celebrate the release of my very first puzzle, here's a special/limited edition of my 9 Layer Puzzle #1.With all acrylic layers, plus a unique edition number, the v2 model - although based on the original - has additional mechs to make the solve more complicated. Because that's what we like!Quite simply, can you figure out how to open it?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.7.5cm square and fits nicely in the palm of your ...

SERIES HEX #6.This is the sixth puzzle in my second series, SERIES HEX.Quite simply, can you figure out how to take it apart?Sounds easy perhaps, but with various internal mechanisms and components, it may not be as easy as it seems.Approx. 9cm wide, it fits nicely in the palm of your hand.Made from laser MDF and acrylic, including magnets/small metal parts.Assembled by hand.Designed by Craig Lawton.Note: This puzzle will open easily when solved correctly. Excessive force is not required.Not sui...