Publisher: Educa (Spain) Title:  “Accolade” by Edward Blaire Leighton, 2000 pieces Review by Gary Zahn Gary's rating: 9.25/10 Before I start my review I would like to thank Jane for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this wonderful website. Thanks Jane. So now off to the review. Box Quality:  (10/10) The Educa boxes are very well made... CONTINUE READING

Publisher: Heye (Germany) Title:  “Mystic Circle” by Calligaro, Heye, 1000 pieces Released Jan 2016 Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9/10 Box Quality:  (10/10) I have a thing for Heye triangular boxes, and I'm happy every year to add to my collection of them. Pretty much, if it's in a Heye triangular box, I will get it. This year (2016) the... CONTINUE READING

Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany) Title:  “The Best Disney Themes”, 1000 pieces Review by Melodie OUR RATING: 8.5/10 This puzzle has an adorable image of Disney characters, but some quality issues unusual for Ravensburger keep it from being as good as it could have been. Box Quality:  (7/10) The puzzle came in a very large, 10.5 x 14.5-inch box.  As...

Today's the first day of the toy fair in Germany so there are a few annoucements. But first, this new Jan Van Haasteren puzzle from Jumbo is called "Pop Festival" and comes in 1000 pieces. It will be available in March. And then this came over facebook today. Ravensburger announced a new 'largest puzzle in... CONTINUE READING

Publisher: Heye (Germany) Title:  “Sherlock and Co” by Doro Gobel and Peter Knorr, Heye, 2000 pieces Released Jan 2016 Review by Jane OUR RATING: 10/10 Box Quality:  (10/10) I have a thing for Heye triangular boxes, and I'm happy every year to add to my collection of them. Pretty much, if it's in a Heye triangular box, I will... CONTINUE READING

The "Whoopsies" series was created by artist John Francis and published by Gibsons (UK) between 2011 and 2013. The series was possibly created to take advantage of the popularity of "busy" or "crowded" puzzles like those by Jan Van Haasteren.  Each puzzle is a scene showing a variety of characters in the midst of assorted blunders.... CONTINUE READING

Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany) Title:  “The Gardener's Cupboard” by Colin Thompson, Ravensburger, 1000 pieces Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9.25/10 Box Quality:  (10/10) The Ravensburger box is excellent. This puzzle is the third in the "Curious Cupboard" series, and there's a series logo on the box front. I love the branded series, being of a collectible mindset, so I... CONTINUE READING

Publisher: Gibsons (UK) Title:  “It's Christmas” by Marcello Corti, Gibsons, 1000 pieces, limited edition for 2015 Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9/10 Box Quality:  (10/10) The Gibsons boxes are of excellent quality--thick and sturdy with a very nice design. You can see the front above. I really like the special gold box they use for the limited edition Christmas... CONTINUE READING