Stave, 65 pieces. One-sword teaser, though seemed a bit harder to me. I would love to collect all 50 of these (I don't think they've made all 50) but would not likely be brave enough to mix them up all together as with the letters and numbers. 7/10 points for affection for my institution and part-time state.
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, July 27, 2021
Turtle Beach, Howard Robinson
Nautilus, 475 pieces. A more conventional Nautilus cut with lots of aquatic whimsies and bright colors. 3/5
Denver Cityscape, Brad Gorman
Monday, July 26, 2021
Orange You Something!
Stave, 85 pieces. Two-heart treat--if you don't find this embedding of animals uncanny, it is great fun. 6/10 Stave scale.
Patchwork-Birds, Ditz
Liberty, 562 pieces. Some beautiful multipiece feathers in this one, and challenging assembly because of all the things going on in the image. 4/5
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| a few of the vine/flower whimsies |
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| really big multipiece feather |
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| another really big multipiece feather |
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| unusual interaction: bird resting on vine/tree whimsy |
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| another |
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| another |
Friday, July 23, 2021
I Knew an Old Lady, Leslie Alison Murray
Shay's Puzzle Workshop, 120 pieces. I love the concept and the embedded whimsies! Charming hand-cut puzzle. 4/5
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