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.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Jupiter Infinity Puzzle

 Nervous System, 260 pieces. The infinity puzzle is a lot of fun for me because I like weird piece shapes, unless I'm in a mood for fast progress, which this does not provide! 4/5





Hard to Spot

 Fathom, 200 pieces. A new Fathom design is exciting! Impressive as usual with fun animal whimsies. 4/5






Color Me Hoppy

 Stave, 50 pieces. I really like the frameless Teasers; this three-sword one isn't as hard as the hardest but it was no slouch. 7/10






Tuesday, April 29, 2025

German Butterflies

 Liberty, 251 pieces. Small but usual Liberty quality. 3/5






Fred Lisaius, Every Little Thing

 Artifact, 352 pieces. Nice edge on this one, though the climber's head broke off, making it a little hard to identify. 3/5





decapitated climber



Cats-astrophe

 Stave, 180 pieces. Charming teaser--I don't get tired of cats, and it seems like a lot of puzzlers feel the same way. 6/10






Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Colorado Columbine, Lymon Aksamit

 Liberty, 108 pieces. Cute little puzzle. 3/5





Liv Wan, Italy Food Map

 Artifact, 385 pieces. Very nice themed whimsies make this otherwise grid-cut puzzle stand out. 3/5





creation of Man/Sistine Chapel

classic tourist photo


Blessings

 Stave, 475 pieces. Along with cutting my preferred rebus, Stave included lovely, appropriate whimsies based off segments in the image--thrilling to add to my Judaica puzzle collection. 10/10




Th+hay tree+eye+D 2 key+eel+house = "they tried to kill us"

Torah scroll

snake/apple

mezuzah

Torah on podium

dreidel with swirl

candle

center star of David

tallis

inkpot and quill

person with kippah holding Torah scrolls

more scrolls

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