Game Of Thrones: Fire And Ice

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 500
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Product Code:  03350-3358

I'm an avid reader, and have been since I first picked up a book as a young child. 

But one series that I have never read, despite watching the entire show, is The Song Of Fire And Ice (aka Game Of Thrones), written by George R. R. Martin. I really enjoyed the HBO television series but I can't bring myself to actually read the books. 

It's not only because the show deviated from them so early on, but the main reason is that he has never finished them (and doesn't appear to be interested in doing so either). While working at the bookshop, I can't tell you the amount of times that fans would come in, looking for the next book in the series (which keeps getting pushed back again and again). I swear the man has given up and not even begun to start writing. 

Instead, he has released side stories from the series that have links to the characters but don't continue the story arc of the series. This frustrates me so much that I don't want to start the series and have to wait an indefinite amount of time before I can find out what happens next. I've seen how the fans react to waiting this long and just don't want to join that tribe.

I read online yesterday that a new series based on the backstory of the Targaryen's is in the works, which has further fueled the ire of fans, who are again asking why the author can spend so much time on the shows, rather than finishing the series. 

I'm interested to see how it all pans out, but in the meantime, I thought I'd put up a photo of one of the GoT puzzles I have done by Buffalo. This one was good quality and pretty quick to do- I liked the contrast in the design between the ice and fire...

Game Of Thrones Special Edition Collector's Box Set

Brand: Jumbo
Pieces: 500 (each puzzle)
Size: 49cm x 35cm
Product Code:  -

If you're anything like me, you've been hanging out for the next season (#7!) of Game Of Thrones. 

With filming pushed back due to poor weather conditions, fans of the show have had to wait even longer than usual for the next installment. But luckily, HBO have recently announced the premier date- July 16, 2017- as well as a teaser trailer to whet the appetite!

In anticipation of the wait, I found this jigsaw puzzle collection that contains three 500 piece jigsaw puzzles of the show. The first puzzle features photographs of the Lannister's, the second features The Night's Watch, and the third is of the Stark family. While a majority of these characters have now passed on [Sorry for the spoiler alert if you haven't yet caught up, but you have to expect it, considering pretty much everyone dies in this show!], this is still a great tribute to Game Of Thrones and its cast. 

The puzzle pieces were of high quality, with each puzzle separated into an individual box within the larger one. I found it easier to work from the middle of each puzzle first, then find the faces and do each surrounding scene. I ended up putting together the borders of each puzzle last, because the pieces were quite similar and it was easier that way. Each design is a lovely showcase of the characters from the first few seasons and make perfect little jigsaw collages for fans of the show. 

I haven't yet been able to locate any other Game Of Thrones puzzles of a similar nature in Australia (I had to order this one from overseas) but I'll be keeping a lookout for a second collector's box or the like!

Puzzle 1

Puzzle 2

Puzzle 3

The Collector's Box Volume 1

Close Up From Puzzle 1

Close Up From Puzzle 2

Close Up From Puzzle 3