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Topstar by Shou Sugimoto (Karakuri Creation Group)

jxn 45

Item Location: United States

$160.00

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icing 7	$160.00	24.05.2025 23:05:02
Mpcrowell 167	$150.00	24.05.2025 23:05:02
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dwaldof 223	$122.00	24.05.2025 22:19:57
dwaldof 223	$1.00	24.05.2025 18:42:11

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Shou Sugimoto

ITEM	SS-7
Created	11/2018
Size (box body)	83×78×44mm
Size (storage part)	69×66×18mm
Material	walnut, keyaki (zelkova), maple, magnolia

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2018.
The star on the tree top is symbolic of the star in Bethlehem. This year as well, I was conscious of the Christmas motif I chose. I think perhaps you could use it as an ornament after unfolding up the widget.

The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.
Customs forms for international shipments will reflect actual payments.
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jxn 45

Rosebud for Dummies

This is a rare puzzle by Stewart Coffin, his design #39. He invented this puzzle in 1983 and made it in wood, since then this puzzle become famous for two things. First, for the difficulty of making it accurately in wood, and second for the difficulty of assembly. Ironically, it seems the more accurately this puzzle is made, the harder it is to put together!You are purchasing a 3D-printed copy of the puzzle. It is made from eSun PLA+ (red, purple, yellow).More info here: https://www.th...

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Four Piece Burr Cube Puzzle - RARE

NOTE: The first two images are of the item I am selling. The last three are from the CubicDissection website.From CubicDissection:RELEASED:9.15.2010PRODUCED:30 CopiesDESIGNER:Osanori YamamotoCRAFTSMAN:Eric FullerMATERIAL:Bubinga / GranadilloCOMMENTS:This clever puzzle shows major design chops. Using four identical, simple pieces and a cage, Yamamoto created a level 9.2.5 beauty with only one solution. Definitely one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" situations; I am nevertheless privelege...

$85.00

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jxn 45

Sneaky Squares by ISHI (designed by Bill Cutler)

Four pieces cut at odd angles (so that they are not quite cubes) must be placed into the box. 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.

$1.00

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Hinge by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group)

What a great puzzle! Beautifully made and incredibly clever!From the Karakuri site:HingeTatsuo MiyamotoITEMMY-10Created11/2007Size(box body)100×100×53mmSize(storage part)*****Materialoak, walnut, etc.It was created as a Christmas Present for 2007.The motif is a hinge of a door. There are 2 spaces inside the box. Each space is similar and different in the way they open. It's a little different kind of work, but not difficult to open. This level of difficulty is also good for Karakuri beginner...

$363.00

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Topstar by Shou Sugimoto (Karakuri Creation Group)

jxn 45

$160.00

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Rosebud for Dummies

Four Piece Burr Cube Puzzle - RARE

Sneaky Squares by ISHI (designed by Bill Cutler)

Hinge by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group)