L-Cube, by Hideaki KawashimaA beautiful box with intricate detailing, created at the legendary Karakuri Creation Group, in Hakone Japan.The challenge is to open two different compartments, in two different ways. This puzzle features a devilishly clever mechanism that's quite tricky to master!Here's the original listing of this item: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/kw-47/From that listing:This work was produced for an exhibition on the theme of "Ancient Times."The surface of the work is carv...

Gregory Benedetti's genius Daedalus puzzle. I've solved it countless times, by now memorized every move of it.First time I solved it, it completely broke my mind. Beautiful mechanism I've not seen in any other puzzle.This version was released in the final release of 87 copies. This is one of the 27 Chechen copies.Eric Fuller wrote about it:Daedalus by Gregory Benedetti is an utterly unique masterpiece of design. Brilliantly creative and brutally tricky, Daedalus hides its secrets well. The beaut...

Behold! Your key to a fortune in GOLD! :DStrike quicker than this lethal serpent, snatch up this beautiful box~!-From Jesse's website:The Rattler's Tail came about initially as a unique puzzle concept that fit a rattler snake theme. Slowly over time the nature of the box "discovered itself" as we added and subtracted mechanisms. Finally the puzzle arrived at something we are very happy to produce, though not without its technical difficulties. Difficulty: MediumLimited edition size: 300.This wi...

Robert Sandfield's exchange at IPP32, expertly crafted by Kathleen Malcolmson.The puzzle is in excellent condition and functions well. There are some mildew/mold marks on the exterior of the canvas bag.Selling on behalf of a puzzle friend. For avoidance of doubt I am Steve Nicholls, one of the Two Brass MonkeysPayment by WISE is also accepted/preferred by me :)

Robert Sandfield's exchange at IPP29, designed by Perry McDaniel and expertly crafted by Kathleen Malcolmson.The puzzle is in excellent condition and functions well. There are some faint mildew/mold marks on the exterior of the canvas bag. Made for the 28th IPP in Prague but actually exchange (and subtly re-labled for IPP 29 in San Francisco)Selling on behalf of a puzzle friend. For avoidance of doubt I am Steve Nicholls, one of the Two Brass MonkeysPayment by WISE is also accepted/preferred by...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Rik van Grol for the International Puzzle Party 34 held in Londen, United Kingdom 2014 Goal: Open the box and enjoy a cup of tea. Background: The tea box was found in local stores in the Netherlands, several years ago. Getting enough copies was quite a challenge, but the box was destined to be used at this party. The locking mechanism has been added, as well as some tea. Packaging: Wooden box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs fro...

This puzzle is not only shaped like an adorable rabbit, but apparently was inspired by actual movements that they make.  It's beautiful on display.Karakuri product description:This work was designed for Karakuri Puzzle Party in Hakone 2018.Rabbits seem to contort their bodies into strange positions when they are in a place where they can really relax.Seeing them stretch and contort can be a bit of a shock.We can also see them be having in a clumsy way in their peaceful place. Please don’t bot...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Saul Bobroff for the International Puzzle Party 28 held in Prague, Czech Republic 2008 Goal: The 4 street elbows are held together only by their 1”-18 threads. How is put together? Packaging: Zip lock bag.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. S...

This puzzle is a exchange puzzle by Dick Hess for the International Puzzle Party 37 held in Paris, France 2017 Goal: Pack five stars inside the square frame. Packaging: Cardboard box.Preliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 12.00 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg, max. approx $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Monaco), Italy (excl. San Marino and Vatican City), Luxembourg, Spain (incl. Balearic...

Playland Game (or Rolling Game), from WADALarger sized 10" x 7" wood dexterity puzzle from WADA.  Goal is to get the ball through the labyrinth.  One of their larger puzzles, as big as SpaceLand.  Dark wood is in pretty good shape with edge/corner wear.  Clean front acrylic screen.  Acrylic may have darkened a little with age.  Original box is included; no major tears but some discoloration and wear consistent with age is evident on the cardboard box.  Puzzle has the WADA logo sticker o...

Beautiful Kumiki puzzle from Pelikan. 11 pieces, not too hard. Rare puzzle, great display piece.Pelikan writes about it:Very popular puzzle in Czech Republic.We used cherry wood in the process of making this puzzle.It measures 105mm x 105mm x 105mm.Puzzle is made of 11 parts. Each part is very precisely processed. Coating is made of teak oil.The difficulty is not high.Shipping Tracked & Insured. TBC after auction. 

This puzzle looks great. The solution is quite easy but it’s a karakuri so most of the enjoyment is as a talking piece when friends come over 

This is the stunning and super unique looking Shachihoko by Arimura of the Karakuri Creation Group. I won this in the lottery direct from KCG.This puzzle is so cool in person! The fins and the stylised shachihoko form is really nice. And of course as always, the wood finish and craftsmanship is off the charts. On display this puzzle also really shines. The movements that Arimura built into the puzzle are lovely to use too. This puzzle is HUGE as well! Which makes it a great thing to solve in han...

Very cute and satisfying karakuri with a fun theme

An early disentanglement puzzle by Wil Stribos - he made a couple of variations of these.I am selling on behalf of a puzzle friend.  For avoidance of doubt I am Steve Nicholls, one of the Two Brass MonkeysPayment by WISE is also accepted/preferred by me :)

We first released a wooden version of Slump Cube back in 2010, when Eric had this to say about it:"This puzzle was inspired by the 3x3x3 dovetailed cube that Wayne produced a few years ago. With permission and a little advice I decided to look into reproducing the design. I quickly realized how many possibilities existed in the 3x3 format, and decided to start with a 2x2. I brought Ronald in because his burrtools kung fu is far superior to mine...lucky for me he was in a design slump, so he pick...

We first released a wooden version of Slump Cube back in 2010, when Eric had this to say about it:"This puzzle was inspired by the 3x3x3 dovetailed cube that Wayne produced a few years ago. With permission and a little advice I decided to look into reproducing the design. I quickly realized how many possibilities existed in the 3x3 format, and decided to start with a 2x2. I brought Ronald in because his burrtools kung fu is far superior to mine...lucky for me he was in a design slump, so he pick...

MagneTeam incorporates multiple challenges to keep you busy for some time! The first task is packing the three Grandillo pieces into the box so that all openings are filled, giving the illusion of a solid inner cube. The highest level assembly conforms to this requirement, with the other four falling short. The second task shares the same goal with the fourth piece's addition (made from Morado). This arrangement has three possible assemblies, and again the solution is the most challenging assemb...

Discontinued Polyhedron puzzle from Vin&Co. Bought it in a local shop in Prague, Czech Republic around 2017.Couldn't identify the original name of the puzzle - the shape is called Cuboctahedron.

Karakuri Small Box #8, crafted by the Karakuri Creation Group based on a design by Akio Kamei (3D Box, K-20)The most unique looking puzzle in Karakuri's Small Box series, I really enjoyed the solution to opening this one.  A great review of this box, and the series, can be found here: https://fivesinatras.com/2020/09/11/karakuri-creation-group/This box was purchased used and I've solved it a few times. There are no cosmetic issues and it is in "like new" condition. I believe this is sold out fr...