Puzzle On

Brand: Page Publications

Pieces: 500
Size:  62.5cm x 49.6cm

Product Code: -

Welcome to August! I can't believe how fast time has flown that we've now reached this time of the year!

In a few weeks we will have the Victorian State Puzzle Competition in Malvern, which I really need to start preparing for. I want to try and better my times from last year and previous years but of course that will all depend on the puzzle (which I believe will be one from The Puzzle Collab brand) and my ability to do it quickly!

Fingers crossed I'll have some chances to practice within the next few weeks.

Tomorrow will be more puzzle adventures when I attend the Melton Puzzle Sale as a seller yet again. I hope to sell some more of my puzzles to make room for my collection at home but who knows how that will go. I've been fairly successful there in the past so let's hope that trend continues...

Happy puzzling!

Moana

Brand: Ceaco

Pieces: 500
Size:  51cm Diameter

Product Code: -

To celebrate the new release of the Moana live action film (which I have not yet seen) I thought I'd put up this round puzzle that I once completed. I am a big fan of Moana and enjoy doing puzzles of the film when I see them.

This one was different in that it was one of the first round puzzles I ever did. I loved the simplicity of the image and the different aspects involved in putting a puzzle together that was slightly different from the norm. I had to import this one from America, as it was not readily available in Australia - I wish there was a dedicated Ceaco supplier here!

Have you done many shaped/round puzzles? What do you think of them?

The Flinders Street Station And Cats

Brand: The Puzzle Colab

Pieces: 99
Size:  10cm x 14cm

Product Code: 25005M

You know how sometimes you're in the mood to puzzle but don't want to commit to a 500 or 1000 piece design?

You just want to do a quick little bite-size puzzle to whet the appetite? Well that is where micro or mini puzzles come in handy. Usually 100 pieces or less, they are quick to put together and take up a very small amount of space.

I bought this puzzle, along with a few others from the same series, just to try out the brand and satisfy that small-puzzle-piece-count urge. The artwork, by Miss Wenly Illustration, is cute and relevant to me (being a significant and iconic landmark of Melbourne) and one that I am incidentally going to be visiting this weekend on my journey into the city. The quality was great, and the puzzle came in a tiny box, no bigger than a pack of playing cards. 

If you need that small puzzle fix, you can't go wrong with a mini or micro sized puzzle. The Puzzle Collab, along with Magnolia, Werkshoppe and several others, can help you with that fix...

French Fries

Brand: Typo

Pieces: 200
Size:  30cm x 30cm

Product Code: -

On Tuesday (14th July) it will be Bastille Day - France's national celebration day.

I thought I'd get in slightly earlier and put up a French-themed puzzle to mark the occasion. I've done so many puzzles that fit this theme over the years but surprisingly (or maybe not so surprising when you consider that it's me) I was unable to find as many as I would have liked. So I've put this one up instead. 

Fits the theme, is a bit quirky and was a quick and fun one to do. Do you celebrate the national days of different countries? Is it because you have the family background? Or just because any excuse for a celebration is a good excuse? Let me know what you think!

Dog

Brand: Critters Within Puzzle

Pieces: 230
Size:  29cm x 40cm

Product Code: -

My daughter wanted me to put up this puzzle today because she loves dogs and this one was her favourite from the choices that I had. 

This puzzle was from Kmart and was part of a set of four. The wooden pieces were quite thick and fit together nicely. It was a little more challenging than expected because of all the colourful pieces and floral design. 

Considering the price, this puzzle was pretty good quality and I'm glad I gave it a shot.

Disney Stitch

Brand: Arrow Puzzles

Pieces: 500
Size:  52cm x 38cm

Product Code: -

Yesterday (26th June) was a fan-based day that commemorates Disney's Stitch (Experiment 626) from the film Lilo & Stitch. So what better way to showcase this than by putting up a puzzle of the popular little alien. For once I have a puzzle done that relates to the theme!

The above puzzle was untitled on the box but it was still an enjoyable little one to do. The quality was adequate for the price, and the design was appealing. 

Are you a fan of the Lilo & Stitch franchise? Have you done any puzzles of them?

Shrek Family

Brand: Aquarius

Pieces: 500
Size:  35cm x 48cm

Product Code: 62395

Do you enjoy watching films? How about films that have had multiple sequels? Are they needed? 

The reason I ask is because I recently found out that a trailer has been released for Shrek 5! Five! Everyone I know who has seen it is disappointed with the animation, saying that it's nowhere near the quality of the original.

Not only that, but Toy Story 5 is about to be released and the promo for the film is going absolutely crazy- there are so many toys and bits of merchandise being released because of it. Are these sequels really needed? Aren't their stories done? Can't the companies behind them put some energy into creating completely new stories with new characters and narratives?

I have decided to put up this puzzle from Aquarius featuring some of Shrek's beloved characters. This puzzle took longer to do than I anticipated. I had hoped it would be a quick and easy one but the green turned out to be more challenging than expected. I was happy with the completed image though.