Ravensburger Limited Edition Christmas Puzzles

The Ravensburger line, which is one of the best quality puzzle brands, has done limited edition Christmas puzzle for quite a few years. The most recent puzzle, 2014, is listed as 17th in the series. Most of their LE Christmas puzzles are done by artist Roy Trower.

It’s a bit difficult to form a precise list of their LE Christmas puzzles because a number of them are, quite obviously, out of print. Ravensburger has also released various boxes and puzzles in different countries, some with a “Christmas Limited Edition” star but a plain back. These ARE NOT part of the “official” numbered limited edition series, which has a back specifically designed for the line and a certificate of authenticity. This is our most up-to-date deciphering. Please feel free to contact me or comment if you have better information. Thanks to Viv for her help!

2017 (#21)

“Which One’s Santa” by Roy Trower

2016 (#20)

“Santa’s Christmas Party” by Roy Trower

2015 (#18)

“SANTA’S FINAL PREPARATIONS” by Roy Trower

PURCHASE LINK HERE: UK and US

Our Review here

2014 (#17)

“THE CHRISTMAS FARM” by Roy Trower

PURCHASE LINK HERE: UK and US

See our review of this puzzle here

2013 (#16)

“THE SANTA EXPRESS” by Roy Trower

2012 (#15)

“THE CHRISTMAS SHOP” by Roy Trower

See photos of this puzzle assembled here

2011 (#14)

“WHICH WAY SANTA” by Roy Trower

2010 (#13)

“SANTA’S FLYING VISIT” by Roy Trower

(published in some countries as ‘Santa’s Sleigh Ride’ without the LE back)

2009 (#12)

“SANTA’S CHRISTMAS SUPPER” by Roy Trower

2008 (#11)

“SANTA’S CHRISTMAS LIST” by Roy Trower

2007 (#10)

“THE CHRISTMAS MARKET” by Roy Trower

2006 (#9)

“THE CHRISTMAS FAIR” by Roy Trower

(Note: The box below is not the usual UK box, but it is listed as #9 in the series on the back)

2005 (#8)

“A Country Christmas” by Roy Trower (released in 2000 and 1000 pieces)

2004 (#7)

“The Christmas Village” by Roy Trower

2003 (#6)

“CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS” by Howard Robinson and Kevin Walsh

2002

This year was skipped for some reason as #5 was 2001 and #6 is 2003.

2001 (#5)

“CHRISTMAS CAROLS” by Peter Bradshaw

2000 (#4)

“FESTIVE ALPHABET” by Julie Claire (with silver foil)

See our review of this puzzle here

1999 (#3)

“THE HOLLY AND THE IVY” by Carol Lawson

See our review of this puzzle here

1998 (#2)

The Twelve Days of Christmas by Carol Lawson

See our review of this puzzle here

1997 (#1)

“Victorian Christmas” by Gale Pitt

See our review of this puzzle here.

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OTHER Ravensburger Puzzles published with the “Christmas Limited Edition” star

These puzzles are in boxes with the “limited edition” star, but they don’t have the limited edition information on the back or the series certificate. They are not numbered. I’m not sure if they are reissues of the “official” LE numbered line and, if so, where they fall in the above list’s ‘missing’ items. I’m assuming the star, without listing the series order, were done on boxes in other countries and/or were reprints from previous years. The 2 Roy Trower puzzles below are most likely in the official series and the rest probably are not.

“THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS” by Roy Trower, box dated 2008, standard back