This fishing collage puzzle is from two of the best names in the business--Aimee Stewart and Ravensburger. It boasts excellent manufacturing quality and a lovely vintage-style illustration that is full of detail and interest. This puzzle would make an excellent gift for the fisherman in your life or anyone who appreciates masculine-themed puzzles. Recommended!
Review: “Pastry Party” by Aimee Stewart, Master Pieces — 9.25/10
Publisher: Master Pieces (US), published 2016 Title: “Pastry Party” by Aimee Stewart, Master Pieces, 1000 pieces EZ-Grip Finished size: 39" x 27" OUR RATING: 9.25/10 ALZHEIMER'S WEEK: This week we're covering the very serious topic of Alzheimer's and how jigsaw puzzles can both help prevent it and also be used to slow progression once Alzheimer's is diagnosed. Look for... Continue Reading →
Review: “Vivid Collection: Butterflies” by Royce B. McClure, Buffalo Games – 8.5/10
This bright and bold collage puzzle from Buffalo Games is a fun challenge. The Buffalo Games quality is quite good featuring grid-cut pieces with a wide variety of shapes. The small box saves shelf space while an included poster can be used for reference while assembling the puzzles. This puzzle has easy bits--such as assembling the border and a few large and uniquely-colored butterflies. But many butterflies use similar blue-green-pink colors that make it more challenging to figure out to 'which butterfly' an individual piece belongs. True to its collage nature, all the butterflies are adjoining, so you get 'clues' to the adjacent areas on the edges of each completed butterfly. This is a good choice for a dreary day as the colors are sure to brighten your mood. The final completed puzzle is very attractive and would make a nice framed piece.
Review: “State Birds” by Larry Balsamo, MasterPieces – 8/10
Publisher: MasterPieces (US) Title: “State Birds" by Larry Balsamo, 1000 pieces Final dimension: over 31" wide THIS REVIEW SUBMITTED BY PHILIP PHILIP'S RATING: 8/10 This was an interesting puzzle to do because of its shape and my wife and I enjoyed working it and figuring out the birds. There are also some ‘special’ qualities about this puzzle that we... Continue Reading →
Review: “Museum of Wonder” by Aimee Stewart, Ravensburger – 9/10
Publisher: Ravensburger (Germany), 2016 Title: “Museum of Wonder” by Aimee Stewart, 1000 pieces Final dimension: 70x50 cm (approx 27.5" x 19.5") Review by Jane OUR RATING: 9/10 Box Quality: (10/10) The box is shown above and below. Like all Ravensburger boxes, the rectangular box is sturdy and nicely designed. Back: The back of the box has a... Continue Reading →