Brand: BuffaloPieces: 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...
Brand: CrownPieces: 1000Size: 45.7cm x 60.9cmProduct 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...
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.
