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
Publisher: Cobble Hill (Canada), no date on box Title: “Boucat” by artist Braldt Bralds, 1000 pieces OUR RATING: 9/10 This is a gorgeous puzzle with a wonderful image by Braldt Bralds. Box Quality: The Cobble Hill box is very nice. It's rectangular in shape and similar in size to Ravensburger puzzle boxes. It's very sturdy and has... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Springbok (US), Released 2014 Title: “Ornamental Wonderland” by artist Tammy Haddix 1000 pieces OUR RATING: 8/10 This is a brand new puzzle by Springbok, released for Christmas 2014. It's nice to see that the latest quality of Springbok is really quite high. Box Quality: Let's start with the box. It's a very sturdy box, both... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: Gibson (UK), Released 2014 Title: “Christmas Market” by artist Marcello Corti, 1000 pieces OUR RATING: 9/10 Gibson ranks quite highly on our puzzle brand comparison. It's a UK brand with lovely thick boxes, sturdy pieces with a waxy finish, and a nice selection of images. Every year they do a limited edition Christmas puzzle and... CONTINUE READING
