"Gentleman Crocodile" is, by far, the cutest Karakuri box I have seen!  It is crafted by the very popular Yoh Kakuda of the Karakuri Creation Group.  It was designed by Kakuda for his 2015 Karakuri Christmas gift, and then redesigned for a slightly larger size in 2022.  The box is made from 4 woods: magnolia, walnut, chanchin, and keyaki. "Gentleman Crocodile" becomes even cuter as one finds the solution!  The solver will understand why Kakuda said of his puzzle, "The crocodile is a gentlem...

Just a single ring engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One. This puzzle is a brand new design by Ali and Steve; their first collaboration. While not as difficult as the brutal Brass Monkey Three, it's significantly more challenging than the original and is of course beautifully handcrafted.Like the first puzzle, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 lbs). Each piece is 70mm long and has a diameter of 19mm.Note: This copy is in used condition and significant patina from han...

Sakura Mochi (Japanese Cake) puzzle box designed by Akio Kamei (Karakuri)Beautiful puzzle box described on the Karakuri website: "This work was made for the exhibition with the theme Spring. The leaf of the cherry tree is wood inlay made by Haruo Uchiyama."I thought something was wrong with the box since I couldn't open it for the longest time.  Turns out, I misremembered the solution.  Box functions beautifully, very smooth, once you know the solution.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping. ...

These are 2 cubes made of 2x2x2 blocks. The goal is:A. For the 8 blocks coloring, to match the same colors on all sides.B. For the 8 blocks snake, to make the snake continue on all sides so that it becomes one continuous snake.Packaging: Each puzzle in a separate plastic boxPreliminary estimate of shipping costs from the Netherlands.   Netherlands: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 13.50 Europe 1: from 0 - 2 kg max. approx. $ 23.00 to Belgium, Germany, France, (incl. Corsica and Mona...

Love’s Dozendesigned by Bruce Lovecrafted by Jerry McFarlandmaterials: Maplecondition: great, nicely aged wood, no issuespuzzle page: https://www.puzzle-place.com/wiki/Love's_Dozendescription: A six-piece burr puzzle, Love’s Dozen is notable for being the highest-level notchable 6-piece burr, requiring 12 moves to remove the first piece. Crafted in Maple, its ends are marked to enforce the level-12 solution

T in Cubedesigned by Guy Brettecrafted by Eric Fullermaterials: Yellowheartcondition: as new, slightly aged color brightnessdescription: A unique, one-off 11-piece burr puzzle crafted from vibrant Yellowheart, the only copy ever produced. It features distinctive T shapes on two opposing ends, with a relatively simple assembly sequence despite the number of pieces.

In perfect condition. The viewfinder area is signed by Brandon Wolf, the puzzle's creator. Will ship in original packaging within a larger box. Shipping only to CONUS. Description from creator:Ansel is a camera-themed lightly sequential discovery puzzle, named after the renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams. The goal of the puzzle is quite simple: fully open the viewfinder.https://puzzledwolf.com/product/ansel/~Kept in a smoke free, pet-free home.Buyer is to pay for shipping. Do NOT pay ...

Noah's latest puzzle is reminiscent of Tom Jolly's 2009 design "Lolly Box". Four unusual pieces slot into the very restrictive openings in a specific and difficult sequence. The moves are very interesting, with each piece doing a three dimensional dance with the others for a level 19.4 solution. Tons of fun and a very unique puzzling scuplture when finished.This puzzle was constructed with a shouldered box for strength, and internal pieces fully beveled for ease of movement. Fit is spot on with ...

We are excited to work with Tye Stahly from Nothing Yet Designs for this new design, Split Block Box. An excellent eight piece packing puzzle made from a combination of sticks and half unit cubes. The solution is a tricky level 1.2.3.3.4.2.1.2 that requires shuffling the pieces in the correct sequence, and navigating around the internal glued blocks and restricted opening.This design is available in two different wood species versions. One with a Maple & Wenge box paired with Wenge pieces, and a...

Don't be afraid...With patience, focus, and perhaps a bit of luck, you can find out what's lurking within. Spirit Box challenges the puzzler to discover the tricks keeping its ghosts locked up. With this fidget-friendly box, you will be possessed to keep pushing its addictively springy top long after you've realized it's not going to be easy to understand its secrets. Spirit Box's mysteries are kept in a beautiful 3" x 4" x 2" box. Its two-toned design features European beech set off with a gran...

Star Cluster Puzzle was an exchange gift by Allan Rolfs for IPP 38 in San Diego. Included are 22 leopardwood sticks which combine in at least 53 different configurations to make the classic 'star burr' shape, the first stellation of the rhombic dodecahedron. Pieces are arranged by different possible notch patterns A through G. The storage container's lid has the different challenges written with each corresponding burr piece needed. Note, there are significant cosmetic defects present in both t...

Nearly identical in appearance to Brass Monkey One and Two, Brass Monkey Three is significantly more difficult than its brethren. Steve and Ali's second collaborative design, this puzzle is perfect for fooling those who think they have seen it before. It looks like a standard interlocking Burr. It isn't.Just two rings engraved on the end of each piece differentiates it from Brass Monkey One (no rings) and Brass Monkey Two (one ring). Like the first couple of puzzles, it weighs almost 800g (1.1 l...

Chain Store is a very unusual puzzle. The goal is simple; to fit the chain with its five interconnected links completely into the box. The solution is not so simple and very satisfying. Design by Goh Pit Khiam and expertly crafted by Tom Lensch.Note: Solution is tighter than it should be. Possible humidity warp of the box. ************************************************************These puzzles are extras and oddballs that have accumulated in the shop.  Sometimes when we make a run of puzzles...

"R Cube" (KW-52) was the 2024 Christmas gift of the master of the cubic puzzle box, Hideaki Kawashima, of the Karakuri Creation Group.  It is the first in Kawashima's series of three "R" cubes, and specially designed to maximize it's storage space. The box is made from magnolia and American black cherry.  The overall size of the box is 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm.Naturally, the box is precisely made, and my copy (first photo; second photo is from the Karakuri web site for additional...

"Helicopter" (RF-87) was the 2025 Christmas gift from the leader of the Karakuri Creation Group, Hiroshi Iwahara.  It is among the trickier / more challenging Karakuri Christmas gifts. The box is made from FIVE different woods:  walnut, magnolia, maple, cherry, and wendge.  Naturally, the box is precisely made, and my copy (first photo; second photo is from the Karakuri web site for additional clarity) is in mint condition and in its original box in original plastic bag with solution ...

"Detour Box" (DA-5) was the 2024 Christmas gift of fast rising star Daiki Arimura of the Karakuri Creation Group.  Honestly, it is the cutest little box to behold!  The box is made from walnut, magnolia, and maple, and displays beautifully.  Here are Arimura's comments on the box:"The drawer opens a little bit, but it won't open fully. Can you guess how to open it? As the name suggests, it will open by taking a detour."As is the case with many of the works from the Karakuri Creati...