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...

Triangle Box, crafted by Heartwood CreationsOne of their nicer boxes with marquetry on the cover.  As with many of the puzzles, a sticker showing the solution is affixed to the bottom of the box.  Functions smoothly.  Original title card is also included (inside the box).-----Buyer is responsible for shipping.  Please contact me if you need an estimate for international shipping.  If you wish to estimate shipping costs yourself, most of my listed puzzles should weigh less than 16 ounces (45...

"Dive into Threads, the simple yet fun sequential discovery puzzle that will challenge your mind and delight your senses! The goal is to find the unique ID number included in each puzzle. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and casual solvers alike, Threads will take you on a journey where each discovery leads to the next clue. With its intuitive mechanics you'll find yourself weaving through a several hidden secrets and intriguing challenges."I accept PayPal and Zelle. Buyer can expect to...

Simon's IPP34 exchange puzzle made from Corian. Just, yeah right just, open the box.This copy functions well as expected.  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 :)

Another excellent TIC experience from Girish, lovingly produced by Brian Menold at Wood Wonders.I accept PayPal and Zelle. Buyer can expect to pay approximately $15 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally, to be calculated after auction closes. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Felix Ure's lovely Piston SD."Machined from solid brass, Piston measures 48mm diameter, 96mm in height, and weighs 1.15kg.  The brass is left unfinished, leaving it to slowly patinate and darken with use."I accept PayPal and Zelle. Buyer can expect to pay approximately $15 shipping domestic within the US and approximately $35 internationally, to be calculated after auction closes. Happy to combine shipping on multiple items.

Rifling through my bins for this auction, I found an unopened copy of Harun, originally intended as a gift before other plans were made.Pieces are still wrapped in original cellophane; I hope this immaculate copy finds a good home."Harun is another brilliant packing puzzle by Dr. Volker Latussek, designer of the award-winning "Casino." Volker's superpower is creating complex assemblies with simple pieces. True to form, Harun consists of six bars and six notched sticks packed into an ordina...