Gremlins VHS

Brand: Aquarius

Pieces: 300
Size:  25cm x 36cm

Product Code: VHS-015

Another filler post today - I'm heading to Melbourne for an overnight stay today because my husband is competing in the Melbourne Half Marathon early tomorrow morning (it was going to be the Marathon but he's downgraded to Half because of injury - go figure lol). Because of this, and because I'm trying to get my Geelong Show entries complete, it means that no puzzling is happening in the coming few days. 

This is unfortunate cos I have a local puzzle comp coming up next Saturday and it leaves me much less time to practice, but there's not much I can do with these time restraints. Oh well...

Anyway, I have decided to put up the above puzzle as my filler for today. I thought it would be fitting with the Halloween season approaching, even though I haven't actually seen the film.

This puzzle took a little bit of time to complete despite the piece count- this was due to all the white spaces, but the pieces fit together well so it wasn't too much of a hassle compared to what it could have been. 

I have quite a collection of 'movie poster' style posters, in a wide range of brands, and while some have been easier to complete than others, most have been a joy to do. 

Have you got or done many puzzles with this theme?

Qantas: Super Service

Brand: Impact Puzzles

Pieces: 1000
Size: 50cm x 70cm
Product Code:  IMPZ0059

I'm an active follower on several puzzling Facebook groups and I've seen a trend on one particular page where people show their 'thrift store' finds, or other purchases that they have made. They also tend to show their collections- which are usually piles of boxes high and make mention of their 'addiction'.

I have an enormous collection of puzzles I have not yet completed- about 200 plus- and I know that's way too many but I still can't help but buy more if I see an awesome design, or I see a good price for something I've 'had my eye on'. Then of course, there are the new brands that I discover and want to try! 

It truly is an addiction! I know it'll take me forever to complete them all (about a year and a half if I'm being generous) but I can't help but add more to my collection... Admittedly, it's a much safer addiction than drugs or alcohol but it still hurts the pocket after a while. I've even found myself hiding new purchases from my hubby (I don't have to worry about him reading this so my secret is safe!). Are you also puzzle addicted?

Today I have decided to put up the above puzzle, which is like a retro poster for Australian airline Qantas. During the week, Qantas, along with a few other airlines have released thousands of really cheap domestic flights to try and get business underway again. I decided to put this puzzle up to pay homage to that (and also cos I'd really like to go on a holiday!). Even though I have a few of this brand in my collection, this was the first Impact Puzzle I had done. The quality was quite good, and they have a good range of designs. I'll more than likely be digging out a few more to do soon.

Cadbury Heritage Collection: Milk Maid

Brand: Spear's Games
Pieces: 500
Size: 51cm x 35cm
Product Code: -

It feels like I'm running a repeat of last year! I'm pretty sure I did the exact same thing a year ago where I was lamenting the fact that I didn't have any Easter-themed or chocolatey puzzles and was saying I would purchase and do one for the following year... Massive fail. I didn't do it at all! And that time of the year has come around again! Oops!

To be fair, it doesn't really feel like Easter is here. My husband and I will be having a quiet one at home with just the two of us- not going to visit our families like we usually would. Which means no big Easter feast or exchanging of Easter eggs! Oh well, I guess there's not much we can do about that.

On the plus side, being at home more has meant that I have been able to get a few more puzzles done (as much as Hubby dislikes the fact that I'm not doing much else). I found this puzzle from my childhood that I decided to do for today's post- simply because it mentions the word 'chocolate' (good old Cadbury) and that's as close to an Easter puzzle that I'm going to get! 

I must have done this puzzle a hundred times when I was younger. It's such a vintage image! I'm sure this puzzle was produced and released in the 1990s, although I'm not quite sure when. I don't even know if the company that made it even exists anymore! 

Unfortunately there is a piece missing but I think it disappeared long ago- it isn't a recent loss!

Have you unearthed any old puzzles from your childhood and redone them in adulthood? Has it created a sense of nostalgia for you? 

I hope you have a wonderful and safe iso Easter and I'll see you next week 

The Muscular System

Brand: Eurographics
Pieces: 1000
Size: 48.89cm x 67.63cm
Product Code:  6000-2015

Every now and then I like to deviate from my usual tendency to do jigsaw puzzles of pretty or bright images, and go, instead, for something a little more educational. 

I recently had one of those moments, and decided to do a puzzle that explores the human body's muscular system, as depicted above. Featuring imagery of the human body, each important muscle is pointed out and named, making this a worthy educational tool for somebody studying human anatomy. There are also sections in the design where close-ups are revealed and more details are given about particular muscular groups, especially those in smaller body areas, like your hands, or around your head and neck. 

Closeup of the face and neck muscular system

This puzzle contains a lot of useful muscular information

Closeup of the muscles of the hand

This puzzle was somewhat of a challenge, mostly because I was unfamiliar with many of the muscle names, and where they are found in the body. Also adding to the challenge were the unusually shaped pieces (which are particular to the Eurographics brand), and the fact that there were a lot of white spaces where there were no distinguishing characteristics to tell where they belonged. After I had completed the main imagery, it was pretty much a game of trial and error to find where the rest of the pieces went!

Despite this, The Muscular System was an enjoyable puzzle to do, and I'm sure I will do many others from Eurographics' educational range in the near future. 

This puzzle is available from Fishpond by clicking the link below:


Muscular System 1000-Piece Puzzle