2014 Jigsaw calendars

Here is a  new and unique puzzle concept!
Put together the puzzle and you have a 2014 calendar to glue and hang.  Complete for yourself, or as a truly unique gift.  Add glue for the perfect Christmas gift.  500 pieces. $25.00 each.

New Zealand artist paints new puzzles for Holdsons

 Temuka artist Bob Darroch, who has again collaborated with New Zealand puzzle company Holdson to create two new jigsaw puzzles for his collection. The first puzzle (1000 pieces) depicts a scene of chaos, and once that is completed, the second puzzle (200 pieces) shows what happened behind the scenes.

Mr Darroch sketches several ideas on thin paper. Using a lightbox, he puts the pieces together and traces a rough copy. Once happy with the rough, the final is transferred to watercolour paper and colour added. It takes about six weeks from start to finish.
You can read more about these new puzzles here.

New fine art puzzles now in stock

We have recently received our annual consignment of Educa puzzles. Educa produce a lovely range of fine art puzzles and these are always popular.  Visit our website to view other fine art jigsaws.

Picasso Guernicas 1000 miniature pieces

Monet White Water Lilies 1500 pieces

Kimpel  While she was sleeping 1500 pieces

World's largest puzzle completed again!

Back in December we wrote about the  Philipino puzzle collector Gina Lacuna who now holds the Guiness Book of Records for the most jigsaw puzzles. Well she is in the media again, as she has achieved yet another feat by completing the worlds largest puzzle. You can read more about her amazing accomplishment here. 





THE WORLD’S largest puzzle, the “Double Retrospect,” is now on display at The Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay City, Cavite.

Jigsaws for memory loss

Due to demand, we have just introduced a range of puzzles specifically designed  by an occupational therapist for people with memory loss or dementia. These puzzles have fewer, larger size pieces, and the images on the puzzles are designed exclusively so they have less detail and are based on themes of everyday life.

Flowers 12 pieces

Baking 26 pieces

Bucket list cancer victim completes 24,000 piece jigsaw puzzle

Congratulations to this lady, who, following treatment for breast cancer, decided to start a bucket list - and completing the 24000 piece 'Life' jigsaw was on her list.
Read about it here.  Do you have completing a particular jigsaw on your bucket list??  Tell us about it!

40,000 piece jigsaw collapses!!

It is a puzzlers nightmare!  To complete a puzzle, and then have it collapse into pieces. Dave Evans spent over 200 hours putting together a 40000 piece jigsaw of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. While he was adjusting it, it collapsed. It was all caught on video.  Watch the video  here.

Pathway Puzzles Pinterest site

We have now set up a Pinterest site about everything jigsaw puzzle related. So if you are passionate about jigsaw puzzles as we are, and want to read about the history, manufacturers, crafty things to do with old jigsaw pieces, or almost anything jigsaw related, take a look. http://pinterest.com/jigsawjoy/ 
Let us know what you think, or if you find something we could add just email us puzzles@xtra.co.nz

Heavenly sunset

Ravensburger have just released a new 18000 piece jigsaw for the really serious puzzler - Heavenly sunset.
The artwork is by David Penfound, whose art has beautiful lighting and vibrant colours. His art is renowned for the little details that are only noticed on the second or third viewing.

Easter jigsaw

Will you be working on a jigsaw over the Easter break? This has to be the cutest ever!!

First Place by Sunsout  1000 pieces

Large piece fun puzzles

You won't be able to resist these new, 300 piece, 'Can you find?' puzzles. They have pieces that are about 1 1/2 times bigger than a standard puzzle piece, and also test your observation skills as you look for the hidden object.  Bright, light colours add to their appeal.

The Infinipuzzle

The INFINIPUZZLE is a unique and innovative jigsaw puzzle which gives the user a variety of options of assembly.  Once the basic puzzle is complete,  the user can move sections of the puzzle from one end to the other and change the picture composition and even the overall puzzle shape.
At this stage, three different images are available,  and the producer, Avi Cohen, is looking for funding to be able to launch this innovative puzzle in the upcoming toy fairs of 2014.

Lose weight by doing a jigsaw!

If you need to lose a few kgs after all the eating at Christmas, keep your mind off food and your hands busy. Jigsaw puzzles! Ok, have a few nuts and vege sticks to nibble on, and water to drink, but you will soon be so engrossed you won't be tempted to raid the fridge.
Now here's the perfect puzzle to do while you lose those kgs -

Chocolate Fix by Holdson

Fabulous new puzzles from Ravensburger!

We have just received a shipment of new puzzles from Ravensburger - here is just a taste, visit our website to see more!   www.pathwaypuzzles.co.nz

Believe the dream 1000 piece panorama



Up, up and Away 1000 pieces
 

3D Lighthouse. 216 pieces

Victoria Francis new series - Misty Circus

Carousel 1000 pieces

 Victoria Frances' Misty Circus series of four puzzles, is a change of theme from her world famous gothic work. It features a circus world filled with themes of mystery, intrigue and sorrow. This series entices you into a magic, timeless fantasy world once again. The orphan Sasha and the stray cat Josh become friends and together they plunge into the magical and adventurous universe of a circus.

Jigsaw puzzles make popular Diamond Jubilee gifts.

According to a list released by Buckingham Palace, the Queen received nine jigsaw puzzles as Diamond Jubilee gifts from well-wishers during 2012.
I wonder what the images were??
Read the full article about her gifts here.