Most puzzle companies release their largest selection of new images in January, making that month a sort of puzzler’s late Christmas. We’ll be covering 2015 new releases here on Jigsaw Junkie. And the fun has already begun. Cobble Hill has released a sneak peek at their 2015 line-up.
These ‘earlybird’ puzzles can be ordered from selected retailers now and from pretty much everywhere in January. Here’s their two page spread of all their sneak peek puzzles... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Lafayette Puzzle Company (US), ~2012?, 750 pieces Title: “Goldenline Fairies: Fairy Book” Artist: Nadia Strelkina OUR RATING: 8/10 Those of you who follow my blog know that I have a soft spot for metal foil in a puzzle. So when I saw this foil series called "Goldenline Fairies," I wanted to check it out. This puzzle is... CONTINUE READING
I'm very excited to continue our "Puzzle Maker Interviews" with Kate Armitage who works for one of my favorite puzzle brands, Gibsons of the UK. I hope my readers enjoy learning more about puzzle companies as much as I do. Above: Kate Armitage of Gibsons Puzzles JJ: Hello! Can you please introduce yourself? I’m Kate... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Jumbo (Netherlands), 2014, 2 x 1000 pieces Title: “Food Frenzy: Clash of the Bakers” Artist: Jan Van Haasteren OUR RATING: 9/10 This was one of my picks for 'best new Fall puzzles' and it didn't disappoint. This review is for "Clash of the Bakers", but there is also a second puzzle in the box "Seafood Supper". "Clash... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Educa (Spain), 2007/2008, 1500 pieces Title: “Guardian Angel” Artists: Victoria Frances OUR RATING: 7/10 I picked this puzzle out to start on Halloween night. I've never done a Victoria Frances puzzle before, or really any puzzle this gothic or fantasy in image design. So how was it? Box Quality... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Jumbo (Netherlands), 1999, 1000 pieces Title: “Winter's Majesty”, Series: "Silver Collection", Artist: Karl Bang OUR RATING: 10/10 One of the things I really love about puzzles is the opportunity to find artists I otherwise would never experience. And it's a great way to really see and absorb their artwork because you spend a lot of time with... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: House of Puzzles (Scotland), 2014, 1000 pieces Title: “Autumn Green” Artists: artist Ray Cresswell and puzzle designer Audray McNaught OUR RATING: 9/10 Box Quality: The box has an attractive front cover design and a blank bottom. As with all House of Puzzles puzzles, inside the box is the bag of puzzle pieces and a large large full-color brochure... CONTINUE READING
There aren't too many new releases at this time of year, so it was a treat to see brand new offerings from Buffalo Games, one of our "Level A" brands. First up is a new "The Cats of Charles Wysocki" puzzle, one of my favorite series.... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany), 1998 Title: “Twelve Days of Christmas” limited edition Christmas puzzle No 2, by artist Carol Lawson 1000 pieces OUR RATING: 10/10 This is one of my favorites in the limited edition Christmas series by Ravensburger and I was thrilled to find a good copy of it. Box Quality: The box is wonderful, with... CONTINUE READING
