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Some bought full price, most thrifted. And I’m going to a puzzle swap the end of this month. Wish me luck!

In my experience, Puzzlebug images always deliver👌

My first Elena Essex and I have mixed feelings. On
one hand, I love the image, vibrant colors and matte finish. The pieces are sturdy, though not as thick as Ravensburger or Eurographics. On the other hand, oh my goodness the false fits! There were tons and it was so frustrating! My box came also has few damaged/bent pieces. If a puzzle costs more than a Ravensburger, I expect at least the same quality.

I have so many Elena Essex puzzles in my wishlist but the false fits on this kinda turned me off from buying more from this brand.

ETA: Based on the comments, the false fits may be a me issue or the image itself. I’m going to give Elena Essex another try if I see it on sale.

I forgot to add this to my completed puzzles in April post. This is so much it deserves a post on its own anyway. First time building a Eurographics puzzle and I’m a fan. Love the sturdy piece quality.

Ravensburger Everyone is Most Mad 1000 pieces

Ravensburger Rabbit Recital 500 pieces

Clementoni Magical Sunrise 500 pieces

Galison Beside the Sea 500 pieces

Galison World of Mushrooms 1000 pieces

Werkshoppe Books & Blooms 1000 pieces

Buffalo Games Cat Balloon Race 750 pieces

Puzzlebug Whimsical Barista Shop 500 pieces

Puzzlebug Tropical Bird Paradise 350 pieces

Puzzlebug Burano Island, Venice, Italy 350 piece

Puzzlebug Sparkle and Glitter 350 piece

Puzzlebug Doggy Park 350 piece

Puzzlebug Vivid Paintbrushes 350 piece

Puzzlebug Colorful Autumn Landscape 350 piece

RoseArt National Parks Yellowstone 100 pieces

RoseArt National Parks Zion 100 pieces

RoseArt National Parks Yosemite 100 pieces

RoseArt National Parks Joshua Tree 100 pieces

RoseArt National Parks Sequoia 100 pieces

RoseArt National Parks Everglades 100 pieces