Cats And Dogs Museum

Brand: Arrow Puzzles

Pieces: 500
Size: 52cm x 38cm

Product Code: -

Today (August 26) is National Dog Day so I have decided to put up this comical illustration of cats and dogs in a museum setting. This puzzle was part of a three-part series from Arrow Puzzles, and although I usually try to buy all the parts of a set, I only purchased this particular puzzle. I can't remember if it was because the others weren't available or because the other designs just didn't appeal to me, but this was the one I chose to buy. The quality was alright for the price though, so I'm not complaining. And the illustration is quite cute. 

It's so bizarre that I thought I had a lot more images of dogs in my collection of completed puzzles, and yet this was one of the only ones I could find. I must have a lot more hidden away that I haven't gotten to yet- at least I hope I do! Considering how many puzzles are in my to-do- list, I'd be concerned if I didn't.

Speaking of which, that puzzle list is continuing to grow at an alarming rate as more and more amazing designs come out. I have absolutely no self control when it comes to purchasing these, and it's almost embarrassing now. I really need to make a dent in that pile soon. 

How big is your to-do pile? 

Pokemon: All Time Favourites

Brand: Impact Merch

Pieces: 1000
Size: 50cm x 70cm

Product Code: IMPZ0119

I love Pokemon, and have since it first arrived on the scene back in the 1990s. I grew up with the first generation characters while in Primary School, and, along with my brothers, collected the trading cards. 

While I am not as familiar with the latest generations of Pokemon (unless I've come across them at work), I still have fond memories of watching the television show and knowing the first 100 or so off by heart! 

Now that my daughter is old enough, I am trying to introduce her to Pokemon. She already knows Eevee (sort of forced onto her because her name is Eve so she has all the toys lol), and now she knows Pikachu (and says his name in an extremely cute way). 

That's why I have decided to put up this puzzle today- another nostalgia hit! The quality of this puzzle was pretty good and it didn't take long for me to piece together because I recognised many of the features of the characters and was able to put it together quickly. 

I have a few other Pokemon puzzles and I can't wait to get to them!

Retro Vibes

Brand: Gibsons

Pieces: 1000
Size: 68cm x 49cm

Product Code: G6609

Today I'm all about the Retro Vibes! I was really in need of a hit of nostalgia so I unearthed this puzzle that I completed a little while back, featuring my 90's childhood. 

This puzzle includes so much that I used to have in my life when I was younger, and when I first saw it, knew I had to have it in my collection. I also love the colour palette and style of the illustration. The pieces fit together well, and had an almost velvet feel to them. 

This puzzle brought back so many fond memories of toys, bands, fashion and ideals, and I'm so glad someone else had the same idea and was able to bring it to life through their artwork- and that Gibsons were kind enough to commission it and print it as a puzzle! 

Are there any puzzles you have bought/completed simply for the nostalgia hit it brought?

Ocean Liner

Brand: Blue Kazoo

Pieces: 1000
Size: 50.8cm x 76cm

Product Code: -

I'm back!

After a lovely week spent in Vanuatu with the family, I am back to cold and blustery Geelong. Although I have to say I'm not totally disappointed, because although it was a great holiday, it's also very nice to be back home. 

While we were there, two cruise ships pulled into Port Vila. These are huge days for the town, because it means a booming tourist day and lots of business, so I thought I would share this puzzle that I completed some time back from Blue Kazoo's Across The Continent: A Vintage Travel series. I have all three of the puzzles in this collection (the other two are a plane and a train) but this one is fitting considering the huge cruise boats that we saw. 

The quality was exceptional, although I'm disappointed because they have some new designs but are not currently shipping to Australia. Hopefully this will be rectified soon, but, until then, I'll just have to get the other designs completed.

Now I need to catch up on some post-holiday work... 

See you next week!