Karakuri Test Tube Box Karakuri box is the ultimate woodworking item, combining the idea of "karakuri" handed down from generation to generation with new "karakuri" create from the rich imagination of craftsmen, which are then realized through precise and delicate processing.Also this box is decorated with marquetry (Hakone Yosegi).This is brand new condition, with the Box & Solution envelope, 3 Glass test tube included.Size : 130×93×90mm——————————————————�...

Art Deco Puzzle Box Clock is a really stunning piece made by Bill Sheckels. It is also a fully functional clock but to put in a battery you first have to solve the secret of how to open it. :-)Bill once wrote about it:"This classic Art Deco Style Mantel Clock will be produced in black walnut and has a functioning quartz clockworks. It can sit on your shelf or mantel and nobody would ever guess that it is actually a puzzle box."It was stored in a clima controlled environment in a smoke- and pet...

I’m offering up this fun design by Alexander that was beautifully crafted by Pelikan.Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“Do you like the Soma cube and its associated challenges? If so then you will love the Edition of Additions! Alexander has branched out into a different genre of puzzles to his usual packing or interlocking puzzles and has created something perfect for new and old puzzlers alike. This is absolutely stunning made with Bubinga pieces and an Oak box which has been beautifully made (...

This clever design by Tamas was crafted by Pelikan and features pieces with a fantastic construction method that is amazing!Here’s Kevin’s description:“On Facebook, Tamás has been designing and producing some absolutely incredible challenges and has worked with Pelikan over the last year to bring them to reality for us all to enjoy, however, I have not seen him design a packing puzzle before. I was surprised and delighted to see the Umbrella amongst the latest arrivals. This packing puzzl...

I’m reluctantly offering up this beautiful puzzle design by Yavuz that was exceptionally crafted by Pelikan.Kevin Sadler wrote about it:“When Yavuz designs something, I always pay attention. He is an amazing designer as well as a superb craftsman. The belief that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow is a wonderful piece of old Irish folklore and it is quite surprising that a Turkish man living in Germany can get a pair of Czech craftsmen to make it but even without a hint of Irelan...

I’m offering up this extremely difficult board burr by Juno and as is the case with most of his designs disassembly is only half the battle, reassembly is where the futility begins!Here’s Yukari’s description from Pluredro:“The puzzle has a unique solution in a relatively small number of 91 assemblies, and the computer program Burr Tools showed its level to be 50-18-3-3, the highest number in the Grooved 6 Board Burr series. In the real world, the interlocking of the consisting pieces be...

This diminutive puzzle is a very difficult assembly puzzle with a unique solution by Kevin.  It was developed using pieces taken from 9 different of Kevin’s designs.  It was an IPP 22 Exchange Gift.I made a Box and Lid from Leopardwood  and Wenge Slipfeathers with an inner clamshell box made from Black Limba.Comes with original packaging with information sheet.Shipping cost to be confirmed at close of auction.

Way back in 2003 Karakuri introduced a set of boxes called the “Creative Secret Box Series”.  Now extremely hard to find, there were a total of nine Creative Secret puzzles.  Each was designed by a different craftsman, produced by senior Karakuri member Tatsuo Miyamoto, and featured a similar-styled almost fireworks-like pattern on some of the faces.  Type L is the second release in this series, designed by Karakuri founder Akio Kamei.  It came in three different patterns, with inlaid pa...

This adorable early Karakuri box depicts a scene from nature – a bee flying about a flower.  A combination of at least six exotic woods are used to create a flower under which the box sits and a bee with wings and antenna that magnetically sticks to the flower and can be moved about it.  As with the best Kararukis the solution is connected to the theme of the puzzle in a delightful way.  This very rare puzzle box is by early craftsman Haroyuke Oka, who was responsible for a number of very c...

Designed and crafted by Jodi Gallens.Goal: Arrange the box into one of the four different color codes and place all seven Soma pieces inside the box beneath the hinged lids, with the lids closed.4 different packing challenges to accomplish with ranging difficulty! Utilizes magnets to rearrange the box, very cool packing puzzle!Red and Black EditionPerfect Condition. Comes from a smoke free home and properly stored.Will package with a collector in mind for shipping.*Buyer pays shipping costs and ...

Designed and crafted by Gerard Hudson.Goal: Take apart the cross and put it back together.  A spinoff from a well known Wil Strijbos puzzle with added difficulty.  Red and Black EditionPerfect Condition. Comes from a smoke free home and properly stored.Will package with a collector in mind for shipping.*Buyer pays shipping costs and will be added at end of auction. I accept Friends and Family and Goods and Services payments. I understand the importance of G&S with buyer protection and some b...

Designed and crafted by Fabien Wirig.(Comes with a stand)Goal: Free the DUNLOP guitar pick.Multi-tool SD puzzle that is clever, unique and just that perfect level of difficulty. A must have for SD lovers.Perfect Condition. Comes from a smoke free home and properly stored.Will package with a collector in mind for shipping.*Buyer pays shipping costs and will be added at end of auction. I accept Friends and Family and Goods and Services payments. I understand the importance of G&S with buyer protec...

For TL;DR -- read the bold!I'm back, baby! I have too many puzzles, and I need to get them OUT OF MY HOUSE. I realized trying to take nice photos and 360 videos for everything was killing all of my motivation, so please excuse the quick snapshotsAs always, bids start at the FUNNY NUMBER HEHE so please have mercy on me and bid on something :')___________________Puzzle Name: Time CapsuleDesigner: Laurence ChenProducer: Laurence ChenType: Puzzle Box, Sequential DiscoveryMaterials: PLA, Acrylic, met...

For TL;DR -- read the bold!I'm back, baby! I have too many puzzles, and I need to get them OUT OF MY HOUSE. I realized trying to take nice photos and 360 videos for everything was killing all of my motivation, so please excuse the quick snapshotsAs always, bids start at the FUNNY NUMBER HEHE so please have mercy on me and bid on something :')___________________Puzzle Name: TriLoxDesigner: Eric Fuller with inspiration from Vesa TimonenProducer: Cubic DissectionType: PackingMaterials: Walnut, Bras...

For TL;DR -- read the bold!I'm back, baby! I have too many puzzles, and I need to get them OUT OF MY HOUSE. I realized trying to take nice photos and 360 videos for everything was killing all of my motivation, so please excuse the quick snapshotsAs always, bids start at the FUNNY NUMBER HEHE so please have mercy on me and bid on something :')___________________Puzzle Name: Rattle Twist DuoDesigner: Osanori YamamotoProducer: PelikanType: BurrMaterials:  Maple, Jatoba, ZebranoCondition: Like New!...

Box from 2004Clever engineering. Unusual.There is a slight gap between the sliding panels - see photosPuzzle will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with plenty of bubble wrap.Buyer pays shipping determined after close. Please do not pay until shipping cost is confirmed.Paypal only - friends and family is preferred.Please contact me if you want more photos or information

For TL;DR -- read the bold!I'm back, baby! I have too many puzzles, and I need to get them OUT OF MY HOUSE. I realized trying to take nice photos and 360 videos for everything was killing all of my motivation, so please excuse the quick snapshotsAs always, bids start at the FUNNY NUMBER HEHE so please have mercy on me and bid on something :')___________________Puzzle Name: LadybugDesigner: PelikanProducer: PelikanType: Interlocking, KumikiMaterials: Padauk / WengeCondition: Like New! Solved once...

Penta in a Box by MINEVery tricky packing puzzle designed by Hajime Katsumoto and made by Lensch for MINE.  Goal of the puzzle is to pack all 5 pieces into the box and close the lid completely.Shipping by USPS, payment via Zelle, check or money order.  If you have any questions, please ask them before bidding. :-)   See all active listings here: metagrobology : the study of puzzles