About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Jazz Frog Choir, Miko

 BCB Puzzles, 250 pieces. There are actually some subtle color changes here, despite the division between the top and bottom. 3/5








Getting Together, Pat Scott

 Liberty, 740 pieces. Really charming whimsies, including two lines of cats that could be animation frames of cats jumping. 4/5




One line of jumping cats

so many cats and an empty birdcage

Christmas tree and hearth

also a lot of food

skateboarding cat

paw prints


Dragonfly Dance

 Stave, 225 pieces. A little tricky to flip over because of the cutout frame, but lovely colors and the usual quality. 6/10





multipiece frog



Friday, September 6, 2024

Painted Dragon Tails

 Five Frogs, 41 pieces. I never get tired of this type of puzzle! 4/5





Masha Mologyth, Behind the Scenes

 DaVici, 190 pieces. Really intricate piece design here, with whimsies melding into other pieces including other whimsies--take a look at that back, especially along the top edge! A little dark, if that kind of thing is a problem. 4/5









Beat the Heat

 Stave, 140 pieces. This cactus-themed puzzle is really fun, with just enough difficulty and pieces that don't seem to fit until they magically do. 9/10




Thursday, September 5, 2024

Scott Teplin, Second Story

 Artifact, 383 pieces. This is one where the details are small enough to fit on only a few pieces, so it requires steady work matching small areas, enhanced by the geometric cut. 3/5




My favorite whimsy pair: raccoon and trash can