JIGSAW JUNKIE JOINS THE PUZZLE WAREHOUSE FAMILY By Jane Holmes Jigsaw Junkie is gearing up for a big change and a new challenge starting May 2016. This humble puzzle blog is going pro! Jigsaw Junkie has joined forces with Puzzle Warehouse to become bigger and better than before. Puzzle Warehouse is the largest puzzle distributor in... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany), 2016 Title: “Statue of Liberty” 108 pieces Final height: 14.75" (37.5 cm) Review by Jane OUR RATING: 8/10 Introduction I decided to review something a little different for the blog. This is a 3D puzzle, which we haven't featured before, and it also has a lower piece count than I normally review (108 pieces). This... CONTINUE READING
NEW PUZZLE ANNOUNCEMENTS: MAY 2016 Buffalo Games continues to release plentiful new puzzles throughout the year! Here are their latest. CHARLES WYSOCKI - AMERICANA Four new Wysocki releases provide something for everyone. There are two new 1000 piece puzzles, a new 300, and a new cat puzzle at 750! JOSEPHINE WALLS -... CONTINUE RADING
Publisher: Jumbo (Netherlands), published Jan 2014 Title: “Pieces of History: Vikings” by Rob Derks, Jumbo, 1000 pieces OUR RATING: 9.25/10 Box Quality: (8/10) The Jumbo boxes are very sturdy and well-made. The graphic design is appealing. I love the way they pull out characters from the scene to feature on the box. The "Pieces of History" series... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Sunsout (USA), 1000 pieces Title: “Garden Bunnies”, Artist: Mary Thompson Finished size: 26.5" x 29" OUR RATING: 8.75/10 I love shaped puzzles, especially those with a cute spring theme. It was past time to review this classic from Sunsout. And for the next three days you can grab it on sale for 25% off too. $12.36 is a...CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Heye (Germany) Title: “Happytown” by Rita Berman, Heye, 1500 pieces Released Jan 2016 Dimensions: 31.6" x 23.6" (80x60 cm) Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9.5/10 Box Quality: (10/10) Those who follow my blog know that I love Heye triangular boxes! I have several shelves of them and I love how they look shelved together, tops facing out... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany), 2016 Title: “Museum of Wonder” by Aimee Stewart, 1000 pieces Final dimension: 70x50 cm (approx 27.5" x 19.5") Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9/10 Box Quality: (10/10) The box is shown above and below. Like all Ravensburger boxes, the rectangular box is sturdy and nicely designed. Back: The back of the box has a... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Otter House (UK), 2016 Title: “Poppy Garden” by Chrissie Snelling, 1000 pieces Finished Dimensions: 27" x 19.25" Review by Jane OUR RATING: 8.5/10 Box Quality: (9/10) The box is shown above and below. Otter House has "space saving" boxes, which are smaller in size, sturdy, and nicely designed. I like the smaller sized box, especially since it comes with... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Ravensburger US (USA), 2016 Title: “Vacation Stamps” by Finchley Arts, 2000 pieces -- 38.5 x 29.5 in Review by Jane OUR RATING: 10/10 Box Quality: (8/10) The box is shown above and below. Like all Ravensburger boxes, the rectangular box is sturdy and nicely designed. Back: The back of the box has a generic "Ravensburger quality" image. The sides: The sides... CONTINUE READING
