We not only have some new Wasgij puzzles for Jan 2015, we have a whole new series. The name of the series is "Imagine". The first release (Imagine #1) is quite an unusual approach, because it is not one but THREE different puzzles. The box image is the same for all three, but the image... CONTINUE READING
Publisher: White Mountain (US), 2011, 1000 pieces Title: “Merry Christmas To All!”, Artist: R.J. McDonald OUR RATING: 8/10 It's Dec 26th and this will be my last Christmas puzzle review for a while. On to new projects! I really like multi-scene puzzles. And, of course, Christmas puzzles. So I decided to give this White Mountain puzzle a try.... CONTINUE READING
Published by Wasgij (a Jumbo company), 1000 pieces, May 2014 -- Artwork by Bill Houston Our Rating: 10/10 I'm a fan of the Wasgij puzzles. The idea is that the image on the box cover is only a clue as to the puzzle image. It makes for a nice challenge not to be able to refer... CONTINUE READING
The first puzzle company in Turkey, Anatolian puzzles features truly unique and beautiful art. The pieces are standard grid cut, are 2mm thick, and very sturdy. The box is rectangular in shape with the entire image on the front. Inside the box, there is a carboard box top holder: this will hold the top of the box so you can easily reference the image! CONTINUE READING
Aquarius is most known for their eye-catching pop culture puzzles. They work with multiple agencies to license large names such as DC Comics, Nickelodeon, Friends, Star Trek, and The Office. Their glossy pieces bring out the bold colors in their puzzles. They release puzzles in multiple sizes from 150 pieces to 3000, so there is something for everyone in their collection. CONTINUE READING
Areaware is known most for their gradient puzzle collection, but they also have a few other puzzle designs. There is a geometrical art collection along with a "puzzle inside a puzzle" collection. Their compact boxes make it easy to find a place to store them. Areaware's puzzles have very thick pieces and low puzzle dust. CONTINUE READING
Artgame is known for their 3D lenticular puzzles. The image on their puzzle will shift depending on what angle you are viewing them from. This makes the puzzling process a bit more challenging, but a lot more fun! Their designs include lots of animals and bright colors.
Blanc Puzzles offers bright, colorful images focused on travel photography. The wide range of images feature brilliantly color-saturated vignettes that transport the puzzler around the world without ever having to leave their home. The pieces are a standard grid cut, identical to Blanc’s parent brand, Buffalo Games. With piece counts including 300, 500 and 1000, these puzzle journeys are accessible to both experienced and new puzzlers alike... CONTINUE READING