Star Wars: All I Want For Christmas Is R2

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 500
Size: 54cm x 38cm

Product Code: 3364

It's the second weekend of December, so time to put up another Christmas puzzle!

This one is part of a Star Wars-themed series that features characters in Christmas attire. I have previously put up others like it, and thought it was time for this one to join the mix. I love the popculture aspect of the puzzle, as well as the quality, and ease it takes to put the design together.

Do you have any Christmas puzzles that also follow other themes like this one?

Galaxy's Greetings

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 500
Size: 38cm x 54cm

Product Code: 3389

Here's the first of my Christmas-themed puzzles for the month of December- Galaxy's Greetings from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Featuring an image of cute little Grogu, this festive design caught my attention as soon as I saw it. I loved the series' and this addition to my puzzle collection seemed fitting- especially since I don't have a lot of Christmas-themed puzzles to do! 

The pieces fit together well, and had that wonderful Buffalo quality. I have a few more Buffalo-branded puzzles to complete which I bought from Puzzle Warehouse during one of their sales, so you may see some more pop up in the future...

Baby Yoda (Star Wars: The Mandalorian)

Brand: Crown

Pieces: 48
Size: 26cm x 23cm

Product Code:  -

Have you been watching Disney Plus' show, The Book Of Boba Fett? 

We've been watching it and can't help but feel that we're watching new episodes of The Mandalorian, and that they just haven't changed the title. Boba Fett (the character) has barely appeared in the last two episodes! But that doesn't matter so much, because it means that we get to see Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) again.

This puzzle didn't have a title on the box so I've taken liberties with what I've called it, but it was a nice and quick one to do. The quality was quite cheap as expected but I didn't mind when it meant I got to see that cute little face!

Star Wars: Rebel Heroes

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 100
Size: 38cm x 28cm
Product Code:  -

Well this is somewhat out of the ordinary- I'm posting on a day that isn't Saturday morning! 

But there is a reason- it's May the Fourth- and as any self-respecting fan knows, that means it's Star Wars Day! 

The above puzzle is my contribution to the day. 

May the Fourth be with you!

Star Wars: A Very Vader Christmas

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 300
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Product Code:  92500-2803

OK I did it. 

I just couldn't help myself.

In my own flimsy self-defence, I didn't have any other Christmas-themed puzzles in my photo collection that I could put up, but the fact that I've done two in a row of Buffalo, Star Wars and piece count is a little bit sad. 

You'll just have to show some Christmas spirit and forgive me for it! Haha 

I'll have to make sure I have some more Christmas puzzles in my collection before December rolls around next year...

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas- the next time I post will be in the year 2021 so I hope you also have a safe and happy New Year!

Keep puzzling!

Star Wars: Holiday Yoda

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 300
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Product Code:  92500-2805

Following the finale last night of Disney Plus' second season of The Mandalorian, I had big plans to put up a picture of the Baby Yoda puzzle that accompanied the Mandalorian one I put up several weeks ago.

But then I realise that there are only 6 days to go until Christmas, and that since I only really post on Saturdays, it would be past Christmas when I put up my next post- unless I make an exception this time of course! 

So I thought in a slight compromise, I would put up the above puzzle- it features Yoda (the real one, not baby Grogu) and a nice Christmas-y theme. I'll just have to leave the other puzzle for a different time- maybe when series 3 is announced?

The above puzzle was quite fun to do and there is an accompanying Vader one in the series (which I have also done, but will hold off on posting for a while). 

I hope you have a merry and safe Christmas and I'll probably post at least once more before the year is out. 

Hopefully next year will be a lot better than this year has been!

The Mandalorian

Brand: Crown

Pieces: 48

Size: 26cm x 23cm
Product Code: -

I don't often do puzzles of extremely small counts- usually the smallest is 100 or 150 pieces- but I thought I'd make an exception for this week! 

This puzzle is a tiny 48 pieces, and features one of the characters from the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian- good ol' Mando himself! And the reason for this one going up today? Well the second series started again yesterday (although I haven't had the chance to watch it yet) and I thought, why not?! 

I also have a puzzle from the same 'series', featuring Baby Yoda but I figured that this one would be better this time round because the internet will already be flooded with images of him. I'm giving Mando a chance to shine! 

This puzzle was fairly good quality for the price and featured large, thin cardboard pieces. I suppose it really is aimed at children, hence the piece count, but I still enjoyed putting it together- it maybe took about 5 minutes tops to do, but I'm a sucker for pop culture puzzles, no matter the size. 

Like I said, there's also a Baby Yoda puzzle the same size from Crown, but maybe I'll put it up to commemorate the second series when it ends...

Star Wars: Darth Vader

Brand: Buffalo
Pieces: 300
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Product Code:  2801

For once I'm relatively organised when it comes to posting for an 'event'! 

In two days it will be May 4th (Star Wars Day for all you non-geeks out there) and so, in anticipation (and because I only post here and on Instagram on Saturdays) I I have decided to put up a puzzle of Darth Vader that I absolutely love. The colours and the design are incredible and it's a perfect pairing with the Yoda puzzle (also by Buffalo) that I have put up previously. Illustrated designs like these really appeal to me and I wish that I could draw or create nearly as well. 

The above puzzle had relatively large and thick cardboard pieces and took a bit longer to do than I anticipated, due to the similar colours. But you have to admit that the end result is pretty spectacular.

I have a few more Buffalo branded puzzles to do in the future- Star Wars with a Christmas theme- and I can't wait to showcase those when we get closer to December. 

Until then, May the Fourth be with you! ;)

Star Wars: Yoda

Brand: Buffalo
Pieces: 300
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Product Code: 2802

Everything is Star Wars again at the moment. The ninth and final film The Rise Of Skywalker, has come out in the cinemas and The Mandalorian has had a successful run of its first season on Disney Plus. 

Being a self-confessed nerd, I have been all over it, which is why, for my final post of 2019, I have decided to put up a puzzle of Yoda, the ultimate Jedi master! I'm just waiting for a puzzle of Baby Yoda to come out (from The Mandalorian) cos he's so cute but until then, this will have to do, 

The pieces of this puzzle were quite large, and the colours were terrific. Until this, the only Buffalo puzzles I had done were of a larger piece count, so this was a little different to what I was used to. But the final design came together nicely, and the puzzle looks amazing displayed next to the Vader one (which I will post at a later date).

I hope you have a safe and happy new year, and if you're participating in the World Puzzles Days Event, I hope you have an absolute blast. I'm really looking forward to my first one!

See you in the new year!

Star Wars: 'The Force Is Strong With This One'

Brand: Buffalo
Pieces: 2000
Size: 98cm x 67cm
Product Code:  -

Today is the 4th of May so... HAPPY INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY!

Yes, I know it's a tad geeky but who doesn't love a bit of Star Wars (actually I know a few people who don't, so just ignore that little comment). Anyway, to celebrate the day, I have posted this puzzle from Buffalo that I recently completed for the Global Jigsaw Jubilee. Made up of 2000 pieces, this is a fantastic puzzle that features some of the best (and iconic) characters that the franchise has to offer. 

The quality of this puzzle was amazing, and the colours were a lot more vibrant than my camera was able to give justice to. I have to admit that a few times I got stuck with the darker spaces (the black was very solid and I had to use the process of elimination to fit in some of the pieces), but overall, this was a wonderful puzzle.  

I have only done a few Buffalo branded puzzles in the past but I have never been disappointed in regards to the quality and design range. I will definitely be adding more to my collection in the future.

May the fourth be with you...

Star Wars Tower Puzzle

Brand: Cardinal
Pieces: 100
Size: 12.7cm x 47.7cm
Product Code: -

Yesterday was May the 4th, so it seems almost obligatory to post a Star Wars puzzle to mark the occasion! 

May the Fourth be with you! 

Luckily I had one more finished Star Wars puzzle in my folio of completed puzzles- even if it is only a small one! Featuring an illustration of Rey, Finn and BB-8 from the Force Awakens, this puzzle is a wonderful likeness of the characters, and, although I'm sure it's aimed at children, was a nice addition to my puzzle collection. 

The pieces quality was wonderful and fit well together, making this quick and fun to do.  I'll have to make sure I get another Star Wars themed puzzle done in time for next year- I have a few in the (x) wings...

P.S. Sorry not sorry for the crappy Star Wars pun :) 

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Droids

Brand: Crown
Pieces: 1000
Size: 45.7cm x 60.9cm
Product Code:   017262

I have to admit that I can be a bit of a geek/nerd sometimes, and, over recent years, I have really grown to love the Star Wars franchise. In particular, I love The Force Awakens, the latest one in the saga (I don't really include Rogue One as part of the series, despite where it fits in, because it doesn't feel as though it's part of the saga, even though it is!) With The Force Awakens, we were introduced to BB-8, another lovable droid who works alongside C-3PO and R2-D2, and this puzzle is a wonderful tribute to the three of them.

I have decided to put this one up because the next installment of the Star Wars saga (The Last Jedi) will be released in cinemas this Thursday (December 14, 2017) and I can't wait! My husband and I have already booked tickets to see it at Village Cinemas Gold Class next Sunday- should be good! 

This puzzle took me a little longer to do than anticipated- mostly due to the similar shades of the background. There were so many browns, greys and blacks blended together that it was sometimes difficult to work out where each went, and the fact that the picture on the (collector's) tin was lighter in colour didn't really help matters! But I got there in the end (with the help of a lot of natural light) and the actual design turned out to be quite good. The quality of the pieces was alright too, which helped. 

I've done a few Star Wars puzzles now, all distributed by different companies, and I'm sure with the release of the next film, there will be plenty more designs to add to the collection...

Star Wars Collage

Brand: Crown
Pieces: 1000
Size: 45.7cm x 61cm
Product Code:   20088550

Unless you live under a rock, you will know that several days ago was May 4th- AKA Star Wars Day (May The Fourth Be With You). As has been the case over the last few years, the internet was overrun with Star Wars- related memes, photos, puns, and paraphernalia. 

So of course it makes sense that I would put up a photo of a Star Wars puzzle I have completed (even if it's a few days late)!

This design features comic book cover images from over the years, set out in an overlapping collage format. The colours are bright, and typical of the imagery from that era. This was a fun puzzle to do and the pieces were of relatively high quality. The design is perfect for fans of Star Wars, comic books and graphic novels, and features all the popular characters and more.

Star Wars Saga

Brand: Ravensburger
Pieces: 500
Size: 49 x 36cm
Product Code:  146659

In a few weeks, the latest film from the Star Wars  franchise will be released- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While this film is not part of the official saga, it acts as a prequel of sorts, setting up the storyline for the epic space adventure films that we all know and love.

In anticipation of this release, I decided to do a puzzle that commemorates the first six films. Produced by Ravensburger, this puzzle features iconic imagery from the previous films (although not the seventh installment, The Force Awakens) as well as the infamous villain Darth Vader. 

With a lot of black pieces, I thought this puzzle would be more challenging than it actually was. But in true Ravensburger quality style, there were varying gradients in the colours, which made the process of piecing the puzzle together a lot easier. Add to that the high-quality interlocking and there was no chance you could fail. It only took me a couple of hours to complete this puzzle, and the results are pretty spectacular.

This is a fantastic commemorative design and any jigsaw puzzle fans who enjoy the Star Wars saga are also sure to enjoy the imagery set out in this puzzle.