• 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…

  • 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…