August 2010 Notable Toys — Puzzles & Skill

Often billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States an internationally renowned major resort city for shopping, entertainment, and gambling. This 2000pc puzzle captures the essence of the Las Vegas Strip.

The Starry Night by Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh is the most renowned achievement of his illustrious career setting the stage for a style of painting called Expressionism. This 2000pc puzzle features the famous work.

Sometimes referred to as the Crossroads of the World, Times Square typifies all the bustle and excitement engendered by the Big Apple. New York’s Times Square is the ultimate tourist destination, encompassing the best of Broadway, commerce, street life and dining; it is estimated that 80 percent of visitors to the city make it a destination. This puzzle frames a whirlwind, first-impression view of one of the most exciting places on earth.

This series of Puzzle Doubles! combines a beautifully illustrated floor puzzle along with twelve fun animal facts into a high-quality educational experience. Children will first enjoy assembling the large, colorful puzzle. Flip the puzzle over to learn fun facts about the pictured animals. All Fun Facts! Puzzle Doubles! encourage parent-child interaction. Each 50-piece puzzle measures a giant 3’ x 2’! Ages 3+ years.

An exquisite game of spatial logic where players attempt to reconstruct 3D models based on 2D images. Logical analysis is brought into play as players progress trying to resolve the more advanced challenges. This ingenious game is for players, 8 years and over, who enjoy sophisticated puzzles.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

Using the Architect precision blocks, players attempt to replicate the Tangram models illustrated in the challenges book. Initially, the puzzles are illustrated on a scale of 1:1 allowing players to experiment on the puzzle surface itself. As players advance, the illustrated models are reduced, thereby introducing the concept of scale. In addition, players are required to use the pieces horizontally and vertically, exposing them intuitively to more advanced concepts in geometry. Tangramino offers creative play for players 6 years and over.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

In this delightful and deceptively simple logic puzzle game, players attempt to figure out the necessary moves that will permit to assemble back Simon, the scattered magician. An escalating level of difficulty allows children to start playing and progress at their own pace. Rather quickly, however, the game attains a level presenting a fun filled challenge to any puzzle loving adult.
Awards: Game of the Year 6/6 Consumer Guide of Canada

In this puzzle, players slide the cars and twist the sphere in an effort to park each car beside its matching color spot.

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various dinosaurs.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features an up-to-date element table in English, French, Spanish and German. All elements are shown with their atomic weight, number, name, symbol and electronic configuration. The 26.5" x 19.25" puzzle is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink.

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features over 20 dinosaurs and Pterosaurs, including T-Rex and archeopteryx. All specimens are beautifully illustrated and proportional in size. The 26.5" x 19.25" puzzle is made from recycled board, recycled paper, and vegetable-based ink.

This 100-piece children's jigsaw puzzle features almost 20 rockets, including Apollo 5 and the Space Shuttle. All models are beautifully illustrated with country and first launch date. The 13" x 19" puzzle is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features more than two dozen instruments used in the classical symphony orchestra, including the saxophone, the tuba and the clarinette. All description are in English, French, Spanish and German. The puzzle measures 26.5" x 19.25", is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink.

Scramble Squares® are nine-piece puzzles that feature original art and only one solution. They're designed for everyone from age 4 to 104.
— Teri Lucas of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine loved Scramble Squares, describing them as “the puzzle lover's challenge, the perfectionist's nightmare, and loads of laughs.”
— Living Sola Gratia’s Brandi found Scramble Squares to be deceptively simple. She suggested keeping an unopened Scramble Squares on hand as a perfect last-minute gift.

The 60 curved pieces in this 4.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" Hello Kitty puzzle assemble to form a solid, smooth ball. The kit also includes a standing base so that the finished puzzle can be easily displayed.
— Three of 43 retailers told TDmonthly in late spring 2010 that puzzles are a best seller in their stores. Two of the three cited Ravensburger as a top brand.

This clever memory recall game challenges players to memorize as many details as they can in just 10 short seconds. To play, turn the timer over, concentrate on the card and try to memorize as many details of the picture as you can. Players then roll the die to determine which question will be asked and quiz each other on what they remember. Is the starfish red or blue? What 'giant' creature is shown? Is a purple coral shown? The nature theme will keep young minds engaged in this fast-paced game of concentration and detail.

The Sidekick is a puzzle and game companion designed for people on the go, whether traveling by car, hiking, or camping. Everything needed to play 15 games and solve 10 puzzles fits neatly into a compact case with a different puzzle and game board printed on each side. It features a nylon strap to attach it to the top of one's leg if a flat surface is unavailable. Product dimensions: 5.375" H x 4.25" W x 1.125" D

This 1,000-piece puzzle comes with 3D glasses and features art by puzzle artist Howard Robinson. It comes in an 8" x 8" x 3" box and measures 20" x 27" when completed.

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various African animals.

The classic children's holiday story is told in a multi-layer wooden puzzle.

This wooden traditional-cut 98-piece puzzle is contained in a wooden frame and is suitable for display.

Handcrafted and American-made, the Yankee Ingenuity puzzle challenges an individual to remove the ring.

As children piece together these 21 clever puzzles, they practice early spelling and reading skills.

This Springbok puzzle features unique interlocking pieces and offers 60, 350, and 400 piece formats.  Its pieces are 18 percent thicker than the industry average and are made in the United States from 100% recycled materials using soy-based inks.