Hill of a Lots of Snowmen Jigsaw Puzzle

This Hill of a Lots of Snowmen puzzle is extremely popular at Christmas - definitely a winner here! The 500 pieces make it large pieces for easy handling. This is terrific for Seniors and sensitive hands. It makes for a perfectly fun Christmas holiday jigsaw puzzle for the family to assemble.

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"



Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company

Title: Hill of a Lots of Snowmen 

By: Janet Stever

Pieces: 500

Size: 26.625" x 19.25"

Hill of a Lot of Snowmen Puzzle Review

Overall Experience:  Perfect

Cut Quality: Perfect

Board Quality: Firm

Shape Cut: Random and various sizes

Image Quality: Superb

Hardest Area: The branches

Puzzle Dust? minimal

Finish Quality: Smooth  matte

Box Quality: Good and solid

Sealed Pieces Inside Box: yes

Was this purchased new? no

Price: Picked for review

Recommend Level: High

Time: 4 hours

Hill of a Lot of Snowmen Puzzle Assembly

I did my usual sorting routine.

  1. Sorting to locate all  the outside border pieces, while....
  2. Placing the pieces into the 'general-color' piles. 
  3. Then I carried on with a second round of sorting (similar colors sorted by shades/patterns) while placing the pieces flat out on the poster boards. 
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"

Being a 500 piece puzzle I did not have to line these pieces up so perfectly due to the extra large size. It's been a while since I have done the extra large pieces so that was fun!  The border went together fairly quickly so I started with the colored scarves first as my base to build the Snowmen.

Then I moved onto the Cardinal, carrots and branches. The colorful hues started to fall into place.  Finally the greenery and background was filled in.

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"

Hi  of a Lot of Snowmen Puzzle Comments...

The matte finish is really nice on these puzzles as there is no glare to deal with. I was totally delighted with everything about this puzzle from the topic, the colours and the nice tight fit as I was able to pick the entire puzzle up a I picked it out for my review as one of  Cobble Hill Puzzle Company 2020 New releases.

I highly recommend this jigsaw puzzle but be prepared - it's addictive. So once you start you will just want to keep going until it's completed and I can easily give this one the highest compliment from a puzzler. The perfect puzzle experience!

Being the extra large pieces, I can see this puzzle being perfect for a family Christmas activity. I have assembled other puzzles by this artist however, the 'colouring book' effect in this artwork by  Janet Stever is as attractive as the Snowmen. The children would really enjoy building the Snowmen, the adults can help with the minor tricky branches and the topic is perfect for the Christmas season. The following photos shares a closeup of all the snowmen. 

Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
Brand: Cobble Hill Puzzle Company Title: Hill of a Lot of Snowmen By: Janet Stever Pieces: 500 Size: 26.625" x 19.25"
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  1. The Dissectologist: Passionate Problem-Solvers The term "dissectologist" has been coined to describe individuals who revel in the process of solving jigsaw puzzles. These enthusiasts possess a deep curiosity and enjoy the challenge of breaking down complex images into smaller, manageable pieces. Dissectologists are often patient, detail-oriented, and persistent in their pursuit of completing a puzzle.
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Conclusion: The world of jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts is as diverse as the puzzle pieces they meticulously connect. From the dissectologists who relish the challenge to collectors driven by the pursuit of mastery, and the hoarders who find comfort in possession, each personality type brings a unique perspective and passion to the world of jigsaw puzzles.

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