Vintage Barbie

Brand: Ravensburger

Pieces: 1000
Size: 70cm x 50cm

Product Code: 150212

Last week was Easter and sadly, I realised that although there was plenty of chocolate eggs in the house, I had no Easter-themed puzzles to put up. I didn't even have any of a rabbit in my collection! How sad. It got me to wondering, are there really that many puzzles around with an Easter theme? I am only aware of a few- they are nowhere near as prolific or popular as Christmas-themed puzzles... 

On Monday is ANZAC day, and I don't even have any puzzles to commemorate that! No poppies, no soldiers, nothing. I don't know if there is even any that exist! Oh well...

Today I have decided to put up a pretty Barbie puzzle- just because.

This one was from Ravensburger and I had to purchase it online from America because it's not available here in Australia. It was such a nostalgic and pretty puzzle that I had to have it! I also purchased a couple of other Barbie ones at the time- it was a Barbie order- but I haven't had the chance to complete them yet. 

I used to love Barbie when I was younger (being the only girl in the house, I had quite a few). I still love her, and love how she's now inclusive of all skin colours. I even saw one with more realistic proportions a few days ago- love them bigger thighs! Its great how they're trying to cater to more different looks nowadays. And about bloody time too! 

 

Light Changed Sweet Sugar Cube

Brand: Epoch
Pieces: 2016
Size: 50cm x 75cm
Product Code: 23-085

I felt like putting up a 'busy' puzzle today, and you can't get more busy than this one! 

Featuring the artwork of Japanese artist Kayo Horaguchi, this is a vibrantly coloured and chaotic design which features mystical castles, floral-topped cats, flying horses and amanita mushrooms. With tiny pieces, this puzzle was an absolute pleasure to do, and less challenging than you may think. Although there were some instances when colours were similar, most of the shades were specific to a certain area of the design which made it less difficult to place them.

This was my first attempt at an Epoch branded puzzle and I wasn't disappointed. The combination of quality and design was outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I only have one small complaint, and that is that some of the pieces were cut so finely (due to their size) that the edges broke off (but this only happened on two and can understandably happen with any brand). 

I'll be taking on more Horaguchi designs in future, as well as Epoch branded puzzles, because they're definitely my cup of tea! :)