This puzzle is in very good condition.  I have solved it and reset it several times.Per Karakuri:This is a remade version of NS-3.  The surface design was renewed.Craftsman : Karakuri Creation GroupCreated : 01/2018Size : 80×80×80 mmMaterial : magnolia, walnut, etc.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...

Selling my favorite of the 2024 Karakuri Christmas gifts, sure to bring a smile to the next solver. Like-new condition. Kept in a safe, smoke-free & humidity controlled home.   ***BUYER to pay for shipping costs - $15 USA / $30 International.  PayPal Friends & Family only please, if you have concerns about paying via F&F option please reach out prior to placing a bid and let's chat.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Puzzle Info: This work was designed as a Christmas present fo...

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...

As with the best of Karakuris, this 2017 Karakuri Idea Contest winner beautifully integrates its theme with its solution.  The top of the box presents a field of clovers.  What do you need to do in this field of clover to get the box to open?  It's trickier than your first guess might suggest.  And, if you do solve it, what possible mechanism could possibly make it work?  All original packaging included.Ordinarily I'd include Karakuri's product description of the puzzle, but it is a bit ...

This incredibly creative and rare 2015 Karakuri Idea Contest Winner combines exceptional craftsmanship with a concept that’s both inventive and well-executed. The solution is clever, deliberate, and thoughtfully integrated into the design. Every step feels purposeful, with a satisfying payoff that reflects the puzzle’s overall theme. It is truly a showcase piece reflecting clean design, playful thinking, and meticulous construction. All original packaging included. There is some wear to the...

This stunning work reflects Yoh Kakuda’s whimsical design philosophy—blending storytelling with elegant craftsmanship in a way that feels both playful and refined. The solution is delightful and will leave a smile on your face. It comes with all original packaging. The lighthouse has a small spire on top that poked through the box. This is shown in the last photo. This is as it was purchased. It will be packaged to ensure no further damage to the box. Karakuri product desciption:He is a lig...

NOTE: I have solved and reset this puzzle several times recently.  The mechanism is sticky and does not fully operate as I would expect.  Perhaps some of the issues can be fixed with a bit of sanding?  Still, it's a beautiful piece of woodworking in otherwise good condition.Per the Karakuri website:Mail BoxKyoko HoshinoITEMHS-13Created11/2014Size(box body)60×100×81 ㎜Size(storage part)*****Materialoak, katsuraFacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2014. It i...

This 2017 puzzle by Kikuchi is only his second work as part of the Karakuri Creation Group, making it rare and hard to find. Instantly recognizable with great shelf presence, this piece stands out for its serene, nature-inspired design and refined craftsmanship. Kikuchi excels at integrating narrative with mechanics, and in this design, the coordinated movement reveals a charming and elegant solve. A wonderful opportunity to add one of Kikuchi’s most visually...

NOTE: While generally this puzzle is in very good condition, the opening mechanism is sticky.  I (a non-woodworker) believe this could be solved with a bit of sanding.  I can't say more without spoiling how it works.Per the Karakuri website:bookTatsuo MiyamotoITEMMY-26Created11/2015Size(box body)120×104×45mmSize(storage part)*****Materialwalnut, padoauk, cheese wood, kobushi magnolia,FacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2015.I made a book-shaped card case th...

This is a very clever and well-made Karakuri. Made from maple, magnolia, cherry, padauk, keyaki(zelkova), rosewood and walnut, it is not just a puzzle to solve, but a puzzle in the sense of how it works. It has beautiful presence, relatively large for a Karakuri at almost 4" in every dimension. Original box and all packaging included.Karakuri product description:This is a new “memory type” item. There are four buttons on the top. They are the key to the drawer. When you push the buttons in ...

A very stunning Karakuri meant to appear as the upper half of a pair of pants. It is not only a puzzle but a bank as well! Made from walnut, keyaki (zelkova), maple and magnolia, it is a massive puzzle that looks fantastic on display, with a length of 8", height of 5.25" and depth of 3.5". Original box and all packaging included (top of lid is somewhat discolored, in the same condition it was bought in from a shop in Hakone). Karakuri's English name of this puzzle is a mistranslation of its Ja...