Kamei is known for highly original puzzle mechanics, and this is a great example of that.  I have no idea what's going on inside that makes the crazy cool solution possible.Karakuri product description:The name Parabox was made by paradox and box. When you open the box, it will be locked up. The material is Silky-oak which is beautiful and rare.Size: 20 x 100 x 80 mmMaterial: silky-oakCondition: Slight discoloration on wood. Visible in photo.Buyer to pay shipping, calculated after auction. I...

Large, impressive Karakuri Idea Contest winner from 2015, beautifully crafted by Kawashima.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 work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”.Original idea by Makoto OkadaHand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation GroupSize: 90×90×...

Released in 2016, Planet with a Ring I represents a highly stylized, puzzlized version of Saturn.  Unlike its sibling Planet with a Ring II, this one (1) has never been remade and thus very hard to find and (2) comes with a stand that gives the "planet" the same axis tilt as Saturn.Karakuri product description:This work was designed for an exhibition that theme is “Space”.This work's motif is the planet Saturn.When a work is put on a stand, it's the same axial tilt as Saturn.A planetary rin...

Creative, beautiful puzzle mechanic by renowned Karakuri master Hiroshi Iwahara.Karakuri product description:It was created as an Xmas Present of 2005.The appearance looks like a Secret Box, though there isn't any Mosaic pattern on the surface. On the top, there is a small decoration of a tree. You can find 2 plates you can move freely. Usually you move one plate at first. But, in this case that would be wrong. The important point is how to open the 2 plates. It takes only 4 ways to open the fin...

Detour Box is a very nice Puzzle Box designed and made by Peter Freese of Ludignum. It is no longer available as all 50 copies were sold out via a pre-order list.  From the description on the website:"What feels like a way forward is sometimes only the path back to where we began.The Detour Box reflects the idea that progress isn’t linear, paths turn unexpectedly, and the signs that show we are going astray are often overlooked. What starts with clear intention gently bends — returning you...

Triskele has a very cool, highly innovative mechanism.  The solution motion is delightful.This is a special edition of Triskele, with a distinctive Kagome yosegi pattern on each face.  It was available only at the Izumiya puzzle shop in Hakone, Japan.Karakuri product description:The movements were not until now my works.When you open this box for the first time, please take care about the surroundings.Size: 72×72×72mmMaterial: Birch, magnolia, wendge, oakCondition: PerfectBuyer to pay shippi...

XY is a very fun, intricate puzzle by Karakuri master Hideaki Kawashima.  This is the original 2013 version, not its later remakes.Karakuri product description:This work was designed for Karakuri Party in Hakone 2013.Surface design and movement synchronize.The technique of "tongue and groove joints" are used for surface parts.Distortion and shrinkage have been reduced by this technique.Size: 86×86×86mmMaterial: Magnolia, maple, walnut, etc.Condition: PerfectBuyer to pay shipping, calculated ...