Also the pattern of the piece-cuts are not really THAT outstanding therefore even using the shapes of pieces to assist in the progress is not that helpful. So be alert - I highly recommend the Penguin Plunge Jigsaw Puzzle only for those who like challenges. And if you like the image so much and want to give it a try, then just be prepared to spend some extra time with it. Clearly you can see the quality of the cut-pieces fit so well that it can be held up easily. |
Overall Experience: Good Cut Quality: Very good Board Quality: thickness great Shape Cut: random cuts Image Quality: Good Hardest Area: The black and blue Puzzle Dust? none |
Finish Quality: Smooth Box Quality: Great Sealed Pieces Inside Box: no Was this purchased new? no Price: $1.00 Thrift Store Recommend Level: Medium to high Time: 15 hours |
I did my usual sorting routine.
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The border was definitely testy but luckily the random shapes were a little helpful. I could tell this was going to be a challenge just by the sorting of the colors. I thought maybe being 500 pieces that I could endure one more challenging puzzle before I start to take on a somewhat easier one but this one is really pushing the limits.
I worked the blue 'lines' in the water first since they were the most distinguished. Unbeknownst to me THAT was the easy part. So I focused on the splashing water area next because I could see specks on top of the dark colors which was actually the splashing bubbles.
Then I spent a LOT of time on the black-white-dark-green but I knew if I could get past them then what would be left meant mostly black and whites. Those were assembled by using the shapes but also took a generous amount of time.
The Springbok - Hallmark Penguin Plunge jigsaw Puzzle is meant to be a challenge and only for those who have the patience for this type of jigsaw puzzle. For 500 pieces and 15 hours, it put my patience to the test indeed but so grateful it's done.
This being a Thrift store purchase, I am pleased all the pieces are available which is always like a little bonus.
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