This is The Bandit puzzle by MW Puzzles, in black color. I purchased it directly from MW Puzzles, and carefully solved it a few times but otherwise have kept it safe in storage. No issues with the puzzle and no discernible markings.  Here is the website with more details: https://www.mwpuzzles.com/product-page/the-bandit-blackHappy bidding! 

A rare, popular vintage art sculpture that also functions as a puzzle. This particular sculpture - known as the "ball puzzle" - designed by Charles Perry is in brilliant Lucite and prized for its larger size (more than twice the size of the Brass version and pleasant for playing and fiddling with) and how the light dances through the piece when assembled. This piece is inviting, and few guests are able to resist from picking it up and playing with it. Acts as a great conversation piece and prett...

DisassembledAluminum Heavy!Beautiful condition 

Lot of 11 puzzles. One price for all. 1995-2001Great conditionVery fun puzzles!

This bank was made in Japan, right after World War ll, during the occupation, around 1948. It is a further manifestation of a mid to early 19th century tradition of hiding documents and money in boxes with "tricks" and a multiplicity of "moves" to unlock a box or trunk.Stamped Tanaka patent 918Needs some glue on non moving sides

Windmill Puzzle - Laser Cut Wooden Puzzle by Robert Longstaff Workshops, EnglandVery hard.Shipping is $4 UK, $15 elsewhere.

Designed by Wil Strijbos this is Hanayama's Menji branded anti-slide puzzle called Caramel Dice.There are numerous challenges involving 13, 14 and 15 pieces. This puzzle also comes with actual Menji Caramel Dice sweets (12 of 16 remain unopened, but please do not eat them... they are from 2008!Fantastic condition and an absolute gem for collectors.Shipping is $6 UK and $18 Elsewhere

Bus Stop is a fantastic example of celebrated puzzle craftsman Osamu Kasho’s singular combination of playful Karakuri design coupled with delightful puzzling mechanic.  There’s a bus.  There’s a stop sign.  We all know what a vehicle does at a stop sign.  How does this play out here?  Figuring that out is the key to opening the box, and even with the solution being connected to the puzzle’s theme it can still take some time to figure out the key step.  And it’s beautiful, craft...

This gorgeous, ENORMOUS Karakuri comes from their 5th Idea Contest.  This Karakuri tightly couples its theme and solution, and has fantastic shelf presence.  It depicts a thermos container decanting liquid into a cup.  How can you stop the flow?  Answer the question and you’ll open the box.   To the best of my knowledge this is the first time it has ever been available via auction.  All original packaging included. Karakuri product description: Fill the teacup with hot water from t...

Kyoko Hoshino has a distinctive style within the Karakuri Creation Group, with puzzle boxes that often possess a story-telling nature.  The story for Ramen delivery box is pretty direct: Can you fully open the delivery box?  The puzzle has a delightful solution, plus gives you a cool twist when you have to reset everything back to start with the delivery tray returned to the delivery box.  All original packing material is included. Karakuri product description: This work was designed for a...

Takarabako Puzzlebox by Rick Jenkins (Stickman apprentice)A rare chance to own a special sequential discovery puzzle with some unique tricks crafted in 2018.  The box in a lattice box construction is quite unusual but presents the Japanese Takarabako (treasure chest / strongbox) theme in a very immersive experience.Kevin Sadler says "The Takarabako Puzzlebox is the first independent creation by the Stickman apprentice, Rick Jenkins. An email went out from Robert saying that Rick was producin...

Twist Box P-57 by Akio Kamei (Karakuri)Kamei crafted the top in beautifully patterned tochi (Japanese horse chestnut); box in walnut, magnoliaNew in original box with all inserts.  Details here: P-57Shipping 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

Octopus 33 by Osanori Yamamoto / PelikanMade by Pelikan in Bubinga, Wenge and Garapa.  33.6.6.8 move count.  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

Original idea by Yosuke TanakaHand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group)https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/co-9-3/Object:  open to find the secret compartmentNote, all plungers operate fine for both storage and solution.  Please see videos here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RDen3cwUjuV2kjz2KGQBpQ7LPr-5YUZ5/view?usp=drivesdk and   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSE9vEfJmqpcKimJigW8X36Tni3-LtI6/view?usp=drivesdk (caution, second one shows solution).Free shipping from...