Did you know that Kamei's 2012 and 2013 Karakuri Creation Group Christmas gifts appeared identical?  The only way to determine which was which was via the solution.I am offering Expansion IV, the 2012 gift.  It is in very good condition.  As you'd expect from Kamei, it's a gorgeous puzzle!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)...

This is a very beautiful puzzle in excellent condition!Per the Karakuri Creation Group (KCG) website:This box was developed for the Christmas present for Karakuri Members 2014.The "Parcel Cube" series were made around 1990.The appearance of this "New Parcel Cube" is slightly different.As a result, I became selective in the choice of material used and the making of the mechanisms.The mechanism is not so complicated but new.Created : 11/2014Size : 80×80×80 ㎜Material :  Japanese torreya, walnu...

This work was designed as a Karakuri Creation Group (KCG) Christmas present for 2014.Don't worry. This cactus has no prickly spines.More info: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/os-4/ The puzzle is in very good condtion.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 shipping calculated after auction.Please wait for the upd...

This was a Karakuri Creation Group Christmas gift in 2014 (KCG item# TU-30).  The box is in very good condition.  The original packaging is included.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 shipping calculated after auction.Please wait for the updated invoice before making payment. 

This is a fantastic looking puzzle, right on the theme! Designed by Benjamin Heidt, this is a very unique offering from Pelikan who mostly does packers and interlocking designs. Many compare this puzzle to the likes of some really good Karakuri puzzle boxes.It's not too difficult but its a lovely solve and the craftsmanship is amazing! Attention to details is really visible.Original listing with the goal - https://www.pelikanpuzzles.eu/detail/mri/Stored in smoke-free humidity controlled environm...

Wooden Lock by Akio KameiThis is the original Wooden Lock puzzle that was made by Akio Kamei in 1993. I have solved it a few times and it is in perfect condition. The puzzle comes without the original box but I will make sure to pack the puzzle very carefully. Kamei description:It's not a real padlock. If you buy my padlock in Japan, you'd need to use only one monetary bill, so the change you'd get is only 3 yen (3 coins). This is the hint to loosening the padlock. I will add the change fro...

Selling my Karakuri Toaster which is in excellent condition and comes in its original box with solution. Puzzle has been properly stored in a smoke free home.Here is the description from the Karakuri website:Toaster (small)KCGITEMCH-13Created1/2022Size(box body)141×68×95mmSize(storage part)89×39×30mmMaterialcherry, shina, wendge, magnoliaThe "Toaster" (P-32) created by Kamei in 1997 has been further improved.It is a work that successfully combines the movement of "I can't get the bread" an...

My daughter's car needs a new engine :-(. Time to let go of some that I don't *need* :-(.Solved once. So basically new. I'll include the cube stand :-).https://puzzleboxworld.com/products/karakuri-jigsaw-cube-2-arrow-japanese-puzzle-box-by-hideaki-kawashimaPlease wait for me to contact you after you win so that I can get your address to calculate shipping and a final total. PayPal Friends & Family is very appreciated! If you are hoping/planning on getting more than one of my items then let me kn...

My daughter's car needs a new engine :-(. Time to let go of some that I don't *need* :-(.Wonderful box, the most difficult of the series. Solved once so basically new.https://www.puzzlemaster.ca/browse/wood/japanese/miscsun/12223-karakuri-new-secret-box-ivPlease wait for me to contact you after you win so that I can get your address to calculate shipping and a final total. PayPal Friends & Family is very appreciated! If you are hoping/planning on getting more than one of my items then let me kno...

KCG Surprising Drawer CH-15KCG Design Contest Creation, created 6/2022From the Karakuri website:"This is an improved version from a previous idea contest work.There is no karakuri mechanism to open so you can just enjoy playing with it as a surprising drawer. Try to pull out the bottom drawer slowly. What will happen?"Brand new, impeccable condition. Includes original box.Comes from a smoke free home and has always been properly stored.Payment via PayPalBuyer to pay shipping - calculated after ...

See Saw Box Little bears are playing on a seesaw.They are brothers and they were born at the same date and grew up the same way. Their weigh are also same.The tilt of the seesaw is a hint to open the drawer.Original idea by Takeshi Iijima Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) New condition. ( I hate to sell this, but oh well)Previous buyer canceled.

See Saw Box Little bears are playing on a seesaw.They are brothers and they were born at the same date and grew up the same way. Their weigh are also same.The tilt of the seesaw is a hint to open the drawer.Original idea by Takeshi Iijima Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) New condition. ( I hate to sell this, but oh well)

Karakuri Mutual Love Puzzle Box  Solved a few times. so gently used. Crafted by Shou Sugimoto, this box was only available on a lottery format to Karakuri members. The crafter describes this work in the following manner, "It is an expression of seahorses. Help the success of their love by solving it!" This puzzle measures 120 x 89 x 80 mm with a storage space of 98 x 36 x 22 mm / 98 x 18 x 22 mm. Crafted in Magnolia, Cherry, Japanese Torreya and Walnut. $475...

**REDUCED PRICE**Jigsaw Cube 2 by Hideaki Kawashima of Karakuri Creation Group (KCG)Link to product description - https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/kw-33-567/Puzzle (and box) are in brand new perfect condition and being sold at **BELOW** retail priceStored in a humidity and UV controlled room Shipping to be determined after auction ends - please do not pay invoice until after shipping is determined - I can ship from US or Canada Payment by PayPal F&F preferred *Buyer pays shipping costs and...

This Karakuri box was made by Osamu Kasho using walnut, chanchin (orange), oak, and magnolia (green).  The little Kobito philosopher figurine on top was made by guest artist Kobo Alp using rare and pricey rosewood for the cloak and hat and maple for the face.  This box is brand new.  I bought two of them intending to give this one to my nephew as a gift but later decided the moves to take it apart and put it back together might be too complex for him and the Kobito (meaning “little person�...

This spectacular puzzle box was crafted by the legendary Akio Kamei in Keyaki, Walnut and Cherry.Here’s Akio’s description from Karakuri Creation Group:“How do you eat an egg?It is the big hint to open this box.However, please handle it gentry.”Shipping cost to be determined at close of auction.

MRI is a really unusual puzzle from Pelikan. The reason is because Pelikan tends to produce puzzles with simpler shapes such as burrs, packers, and kumikis. But MRI is a strong departure from the norm with it's more complex shape.People have been talking about it as "the Pelikan Karakuri" which is fitting since Karakuri tends to produce puzzles that look like artwork. The MRI machine with a tiny protruding patient is very nice to observe and admire. Not a typical subject in art, but it holds u...

Bara-Bara Philosopher is a very popular Karakuri Creation Group (KCG) puzzle box, designed and crafted by Osamu Kasho in 2021 (based on an earlier Christmas present from 2019, Bara-Bara Box with a Snowman).  It is UNIQUE among KCG boxes in that the five sections of the puzzle come apart to reveal the two storage areas.  Reassembling the box can prove more difficult than finding the storage areas!  So many moves packed in such a small and beautiful box!  The orange, brown and light colored se...

Selling this beautiful karakuri Sword made by Iwahara. This is a huge karakuri and one of my favorites to display. This is a MUST have for any collector. Puzzle comes with original box and solution. Here is the description from the Karakuri Website:SwordcraftsmanHiroshi IwaharaITEMRF-72Created3/2021Size(box body)130×364×40mmSize(storage part)9×9×50mmMaterialsilky oak, wendge, tochi(Japanese horse chestnut crepe), etc.FacebookTwitter共有This work was designed for an exhibition with the them...

A lovely collection of 4 Karakuri small cake boxes.Very good condition.Carriage will be charged at cost when I know the delivery address. UK based but happy to send internationally.Payment by Paypal Friends and Family or buyer pays the Paypal fee.