Open the secret compartment. This is one of the works that were developed for the cause of the concept to make works associated with Odawara and Hakone . One of the popular tastyfoods for sale in Odawara is Kamaboko, which is made from fresh fish Includes original box and solution sheet

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2014. It is very difficult to convey ones feeling in a letter. Even after completing the letter, you may decide not to actually send it. If ones true feelings are conveyed even through the distance, surely the receivers heart grows fonder as well. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2016. You will open and close the lid with snowing movement. I embroidered the lid by hand one by one. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet

Open the trick box. This was a 2016 Karakuri Club Christmas presentIt is a bit out of season, but this is an image from the sea. The lid was made in the image of a sea anemone. The clown fish is hidden inside the sea anemone. You can’t see its head, but its tail is sticking out. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet

Little Drawer Puzzle BoxIn 1995 Akio Kamei of the Karakuri Group created the Little Drawer puzzle Box, this version is Bits And Pieces take on the design.  It’s one of Bits and Pieces better puzzle boxes, nicely crafted and a solid little puzzle box with a interesting solution.  Original solution is included.Shipping to your exact location can be calculated after the auction, or send me a message for an estimate. Many thanks!

This is a prototype version of Space Case. Had some fun and added a Darth Vader image. It has two fewer steps from the final version but is still a challenging puzzle. Made from black walnut and sapele.

Makishi Puzzle BoxI believe this is a 16 move puzzle box.  I say believe because Makishi’s puzzle boxes are sneaky with lots of moving parts, so after a few solves I was still unsure if I’ve counted correctly. I believe this puzzle box is crafted from poplar wood with a Walnut finish applied to it.  The puzzle box does not come with a solution.Shipping to your exact location can be calculated at the auction close, or send me a message and I can get you an estimate. Many thanks! 

Makishi Puzzle BoxI believe this is a 16 move puzzle box.  I say believe because Makishi’s puzzle boxes are sneaky with lots of moving parts, so after a few solves I was still unsure if I’ve counted correctly. I believe this puzzle box is crafted from poplar wood with a warm finish applied to it.  The puzzle box does not come with a solution.Shipping to your exact location can be calculated at the auction close, or send me a message and I can get you an estimate. Many thanks! 

This second release of Lift Box incorporates a couple of design improvements over the last version. Customer reviews of the previous release describe the box well: ""Removing the lid of the Lift Box is easy, but this does not allow access the inside of the box and here the actual solve starts. The box has an unusual mechanism, and first time I have seen one like that. There are some carefully hidden hints in the design that give you a rough idea what may be required, but actually finding the ...

Highly unique and appealing puzzle box.Multiple moves and discoveries. Two compartments.Not your usual puzzle box. Sold out on KCG.Has model character on top designed by another artist.Comes with box and solution.No fees, please wait for final invoice to submit payment.

Karakuri Xmas Gift 2018. A renovation of the KW-36 Bars Box, this work is fairly complex and requires a number of steps to open. Two hidden small spaces are to be unveiled. Magnolia, Walnut, Maple and Keyaki.  

Based upon “Alice in Wonderland”, this box is a representation of the clock the rabbit carries while running late for the tea party. In some ways, solving this puzzle is similar to picking a safe, as the sound and feel of both free moving clock hands, combined with additional clues, point to its solution. The second and final compartment contains a brass coin with the Stickman logo. 50 copies made, but most of them are not publicly available as they will be integrated into the u...

Bill Sheckles, the designer and creator, states that, "This is an elegant puzzle box that take the form of a book." I will add that it's a tricky puzzle too! This is from the 3rd generation of his puzzle book boxes. 

Secret Box (2 chamber) - Heartwood CreationsThis is a 3" x 2" Secret Box from Heartwood Creations, made in the USA.  It has 2 clever hidden sliding dovetail lids and 2 hidden compartments.  Well made, and a nice little box, but it won't be very challenging for serious puzzlers.  Box is really nicely crafted though with the authentic "heart" stamp on one side.  Heartwood Creations has been crafting fine wooden trinket boxes since 1978.  Wonderful box to keep your small treasures or as a stoc...

Break into the coin bank. This was a 2016 Karakuri Club Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheetNO FORCE IS NEEDED TO OPEN THE BOX !!!!!

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2015. I’ve always liked uncertain movements and made those kinds of products. However, this Christmas present has a different mechanism. Includes original box and copy of solution sheetNO FORCE IS NEEDED TO OPEN THE BOX !!!!!

Use the natural movement to make a business card appear out of the wood plane. There are other ways to make the card appear, so this is more of a nice demonstration piece than an actual puzzle. Includes storage area for extra cards. This is a slight modification of the original 2005 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheetNO FORCE IS NEEDED TO OPEN THE BOX !!!!!

Description from the Karakuri website:This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “12th Karakuri Box Idea Contest”.When penguins move on the ice, sliding on its stomach is faster than walking.That behavior is called "toboggan."The adorable behavior is made into a Karakuri box.Please slide well.Original idea by Yoichi ChikuHand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group)This box has been carefully stored and is in perfect condition.Buyer pays ...

Description from the Karakuri website:This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “12th Karakuri Box Idea Contest”.Ants are usually in a line when they look for food, this is the image. A slightly reddish material is used as the ground. You will find an ant nest, sugar, and ants on the ground. Oh, ants usually line up neatly and orderly, but...?  By the way, I made the shape of the drawer knob a little different. The shape is often likened to a...

Open the two drawers. Mechanism not well hidden. This was a Karakuri Club Xmas present for 2008. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet