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Eric Fuller - Lift Box (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——09. Eric
Fuller - Lift Box (2019)
from Eric's description:
Lift
Box embodies a concept I've had in my mind for a while. I've
revisited it several times, but never finished the design because I
always felt there was something more to be added.
Taking
the lid off Lift Box gets you nowhere; the inside of the box is
further blocked by another panel. What next? The solution will
surprise and delight you. I think this one will stump my fan...
$145.00
3 bids
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Eric Fuller - Confetti Box (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——08. Eric
Fuller - Confetti Box (2019)
from Eric's description:
Confetti
Box was designed to cap off 2019, a great year which saw us make more
puzzle boxes than we ever have before. It's festive, it's surprising,
it's abrupt! This box went through several prototypes and redesigns,
and I'm quite happy with the final result. The operation is a new
concept for me and I'm eager to see how much of a challenge it proves
to be.
made fr...
$145.00
3 bids
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Eric Fuller - Small Box Twoː 'Aha Box' (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——11. Eric
Fuller - Small Box Twoː 'Aha Box' (2019)
from Eric's description:
This
design was Allan Boardman's IPP exchange puzzle in 2004. He describes
it as "Designed to lure your non-puzzler friends into 'our'
world." It gives very few clues upon handling...it seems to be
solid, with no way to open it. A solution does exist, and it's quite
tricky to discover. Sturdy and pocket sized, a great puzzle to share
with friends and non-pu...
$30.00
1 bid
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Eric Fuller - Small Box Oneː Window Box (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——10. Eric
Fuller - Small Box Oneː Window Box (2019)
from Eric's decription:
"Window
Box" is a devious drawer tucked into a box with lots going on
for its size. The large hole in the box serves as a window into the
mechanism...careful observation and experimenting is necessary to
reveal its secrets. I'm very happy with how this box turned out, the
mechanism works flawlessly and repeatably once you know the scoop.
made from: pa...
$145.00
5 bids
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Eric Fuller - Small Box 4 Fourː Paradox Box (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——13. Eric
Fuller - Small Box 4 Fourː Paradox Box (2019)
frome Eric's description:
"Paradox
Box" seems easy at first. Movement here...movement there...what
you need to do is immediately apparent, but seems impossible to
achieve. Creative thinking will be needed to discover the surprising
solution.
made from: ash,
bloodwood
quantity made: 126
♫:
—1.
everything i have is in the photos.
—2.
shipme...
$45.00
3 bids
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Eric Fuller - Small Box Threeː Nope Box (2019)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——12. Eric
Fuller - Small Box Threeː Nope Box (2019)
from Eric's description:
"Nope
Box" is a very fun little puzzle box with sequential discovery
style elements. Despite a medium level of difficulty, the solution
sequence is a lot of fun to discover, and satisfying enough that
you'll want to repeat it. The will make sense when you start to
solve it...you'll think you got it, but you're not there quite yet!
made from:
leopardwood...
$145.00
3 bids
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Eric Krusenstjerna - Magic Billet Box (type I) (2017)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——15. Eric
Krusenstjerna - Magic Billet Box (type I) (2017)
made from CNC
machined aluminum and neodymium magnets.
Eric Krusenstjerna
(often shortened to Krusen) has been making these CNC-milled magnetic
boxes since about 2006 or 2007. he sold them through his own site
for a while (no longer up) and through eBay, and fairly recently
moved to Etsy (as magicbilletbox). he may still do custom
designs if you have one in mind.
...
$20.00
0 bids
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Eric Fuller - Small Button Box (2016)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——14. Eric
Fuller - Small Button Box (2016)
from Eric's description:
This
design was inspired by the interior of the previous box I made, the
Reactor Box. The final interior box was held in place by a couple
strong magnets, and felt like a button when pushed. It made me think
about the things I could do with an apparently simple box that just
had a button to push. I like to take advantage of people's
assumptions, and everyone has them when it co...
$340.00
5 bids
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Eric Krusenstjerna - Magic Billet Box (type II) (2017)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——16. Eric
Krusenstjerna - Magic Billet Box (type II) (2017)
made from anodised
CNC machined aluminum and neodymium magnets.
Eric Krusenstjerna
(often shortened to Krusen) has been making these CNC-milled magnetic
boxes since about 2006 or 2007. he sold them through his own site
for a while (no longer up) and through eBay, and fairly recently
moved to Etsy (as magicbilletbox). he may still do custom
designs if you have one in mind.
...
$20.00
1 bid
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Eric Krusenstjerna - Lament Configuration Magic Billet Box (2009)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——17. Eric
Krusenstjerna - Lament Configuration Magic Billet Box (2009)
made from anodised
CNC machined aluminum and neodymium magnets.
there's also a
smaller box inside (see last photo).
Eric Krusenstjerna
(often shortened to Krusen) has been making these CNC-milled magnetic
boxes since about 2006 or 2007. he sold them through his own site
for a while (no longer up) and through eBay, and fairly recently
moved to Etsy (as magicbi...
$30.00
1 bid
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Jean Claude Constantin - Schmuckdose Puzzle Box (2012)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——19. Jean Claude Constantin
- Schmuckdose Puzzle Box (2012)
'Schmuckdose' means 'jewelry box', which makes the name 'Schmuckdose
Puzzle Box' a bit redundant.
cut into each half of the box on the inside is a 2-inch diameter,
roughly half-inch deep felt-backed hole. honestly, this easily could
have been designed with more space, because the mechanism is very
compact and the rest of this box is solid wood.
but, if you want ...
$20.00
0 bids
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Himitsu-Bako Ball (maker and date unknown)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——18. Himitsu-Bako
Ball (manufacturer and date unknown)
these puzzles were
sold through the Japanese chain store Izumiya. i have not been able
to find out who designed and made them, i only know that they are no
longer sold.
made from: walnut,
Japanese hou, karin and mobingi
♫:
—1.
everything i have is in the photos.
—2.
shipment is by USPS Priority Mail, insured for the full sale price
an...
$111.00
3 bids
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Karakuri Hit Box (2008)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——21. Karakuri
Hit Box (2008)
from the KCG description:
You
must hit the box to open it. This is quite simple, but it is also
quite funny. At craft fairs, many people felt that Karakuri Boxes
were difficult to open. Therefore, this was designed. For a long
time, the craftsman continued making it in secret, because, other
craftsmen in our group were trying to create special works, too.
This is a new specification. The surface painting...
$30.00
1 bid
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Karakuri Cube Box collection (2009)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——20. Karakuri Cube Box collection
(2009)
KCG should do more series like this. consider this my signature on a
petition.
Cube Box #1:
made from: keyaki (zelkova), maple, katsura (or magnolia)
number of moves: 3
Cube Box #2:
made from: wenge, maple, katsura (or magnolia)
number of moves: 5
Cube Box #3:
made from: walnut, maple, katsura (or magnolia)
number of moves: 2 (or 3)
Cube Box ...
$111.00
3 bids
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Karakuri Small Box collection (+2) (2004-2010)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——22. Karakuri Small Box collection
+2 (2004-2010)Acorn Box and Fake Box aren't technically part of this series, but i'm including them in this listing because they get along so well
with the rest of the guys, i don't have the heart to break up a team.
they've been through so much together. especially since the tragic
loss of Small Box #9 on that North Pacific mission i'm not allowed to
discuss.
Small Box #1 (2004)made from: walnut,
magnolia
Small ...
$196.00
5 bids
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Osamu Kasho - Small Box - Block R (2022)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——25. Osamu
Kasho - Small Box - Block R (2022)
a similar 'one-move
solve' to Block C, but does not contain a creature.
original KCG website description here.
made from: walnut,
magnolia
(i do not have
storage boxes for any KCG puzzles, sorry.)
♫:
—1.
everything i have is in the photos.
—2.
shipment is by USPS Priority Mail, insured for the full sale price
and trackable.
—3.
if the auctio...
$35.00
2 bids
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Osamu Kasho - Small Box - Block C and Creature P (2022)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——24. Osamu
Kasho - Small Box - Block C and Creature P (2022)
it's a one-move
solve, and the fit on this can be rather loose so there's a slight
possibility it may decide to open on its own as you pick it up. but
rest assured that Creature-P (handmade by 'Studio Yaniwani') is a
strict vegetarian and will not bite you for an accidental solve. so
i'm told.
original KCG website description here.
made from: walnut,
magnolia
(...
$30.00
1 bid
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Osamu Kasho - Small Box: Gravity (2022)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——26. Osamu
Kasho - Small Box: Gravity (2022)
made from: walnut,
wendge, mizuki (dogwood)
from the KCG description:
In
the vastness of the land at night, a small white house is
illuminated.
The
design of the top board is your hint to opening it.
When
the inner box is pushed in from the bottom, a spring inside will
move.
How
and where will it open?
And
what does the title, ‘Gravity’, have to do with the box?
This
mechanis...
$30.00
0 bids
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traditional Japanese box: 14-step 1.5 sun (maker & date unknown)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——28.
traditional Japanese box: 14-step 1.5 sun (maker
& date unknown)
general notes on
the traditional boxes:
this, like the other
traditional Japanese boxes in this fortnight, may have come from Mary
& Mike at PuzzleBoxWorld, but beyond that possibility i have no
information on it.
the last photo shows
the box open, which i'm assuming is not too much of a spoiler for
anyone here. i do this mainly for those who might be inter...
$10.00
1 bid
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traditional Japanese box: 14-step 1.5 sun (maker & date unknown)
⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——27. traditional
Japanese box: 14-step 1.5 sun (maker & date
unknown)
general notes on
the traditional boxes:
this, like the other
traditional Japanese boxes in this fortnight, may have come from Mary
& Mike at PuzzleBoxWorld, but beyond that possibility i have no
information on it.
the last photo shows
the box open, which i'm assuming is not too much of a spoiler for
anyone here. i do this mainly for those who might be intereste...
$20.00
3 bids