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Buffalo Games Quiet Fire
I recently purchased this 1000-piece Buffalo Games Quiet Fire puzzle, mostly because I love tigers and love the picture. This puzzle is part of the Hautman Brothers collection. It did turn out to be an enjoyable puzzle, but it also did take some effort just to get to the pieces. Opening the Box This was the first time I’ve ever encountered such difficulty simply opening a puzzle box. The box appeared to be simple to open. There was no clear wrap around it, no tape, etc. So, went to remove the lid…and it wouldn’t come off. I kept trying and came to realize that the lid was glued on all…
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Cabin in the Wild – by Bits and Pieces
I’ve worked lots of jigsaw puzzles on and off all of my life, but believe it or not, this was the first shaped puzzle that I’ve done. I have to tell you; it was truly a delightful puzzle to work! The name of this puzzle is, “Cabin in the Wild”. It’s a very nice woodland scene with lots of animals and trees superimposed upon a pretty little cabin. The artist of this scene is Thomas Wood. I love animals and nature, so I thought this was a great choice for my first shaped puzzle. Out of the Box Upon opening the box, I noticed that not only were the pieces…
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MasterPieces Three Little Witches
I recently acquired a very nice Halloween-themed puzzle, so thought I’d give my thoughts on it here. This was a brand-new 1000-piece puzzle: MasterPieces Three Little Witches. The artwork was done by Bonnie White and, I have to say, it was really helpful in getting me in the Halloween mood. This was such a fun puzzle to work, and once again, several members of my family joined in the fun of putting it together. This puzzle’s dimensions are 26.75″ x 19.25″, or if you prefer, 67.95 cm x 48.90 cm. Starting Out: The pieces of this puzzle were packaged in a sturdy plastic bag. Once the bag was…
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Ceaco Earth Wizard
The puzzle I’m reviewing here was manufactured in 2002. It’s a Ceaco brand and the name is “Earth Wizard’. It’s a 550-piece puzzle and its dimensions are: 24” X 18”. The added attraction for this puzzle is that it will “Glow in the Dark”. This Ceaco Earth Wizard is an older puzzle, true, but oldies can still be goodies. My daughter had gifted my oldest son with this puzzle years ago, because he likes that sort of theme. Out of the Box: Upon unsealing and opening the box, I discovered that the puzzle pieces were also packaged inside a sturdy…
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Best Puzzle Brands
~Find Your Perfect Puzzle~ There are many, many brands of jigsaw puzzles… over 40 at least. While that gives puzzles fans a wide variety to choose from, it’s nice to know where to get really quality puzzles. Here I have placed information on what I, myself, think the best puzzle brands are. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through any links on this post/page. Read More… Here are my personal top 5: Ravensburger Ravensburger has been in business for over 130 years. Originating in Southern Germany, there is also a U.S. Division based in Seattle, Washington. It’s good to be aware that…