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Puzzles for Fitzgerald Aficionados

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If you are anything like me, you can’t wait for Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby coming out this May, even though historically they have failed. The Great Gatsby has a double charm—it’s an American classic, but it’s also adored by the average reader. It’s going to be a challenge to turn the introspective book into a successful movie, but let’s keep our fingers crossed and our hopes up. Here are some puzzles that I think Fitzgerald might like to do during breaks from writing if he were alive today. Here’s hoping he’ll also like the new take on his novel.

Martini Rossi Vermouth Bianco by Euro Graphics. $15.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 19.25” x 26.5”.

Afternoon Stroll by Clementoni. $15.99. 1000 Pieces. Finished size: 26.5″ x 18.75″.

Beautiful Peacock Garden – House Beautiful by New York Puzzle Co. $16.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”.

Beary Patch Park by Buffalo Games. $14.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 20” x 27”.

Spirits of the World by Piatnik. $16.99. 1000 pieces. Finished size: 26.5” x 17.4”

Classics – Sammy’s Playground by Master Pieces. $10.99. 500 pieces. Finished size: 14″ x 19″.

 

And a product that our girl golfer, Jordan Baker, from Gatsby might have liked: some ladies’ golf bridge cards:

Ladies Golf Bridge Set. $16.99. Features two decks of bridge size playing cards and come in sturdy, beautifully made boxes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Football Jigsaw Puzzles

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Do you like football? Do you have a favorite team? Do you wear your team’s colors all day long? Do you like to share your passion with others? Well, if you do, then you will certainly like the football jigsaw puzzles that you can find at Puzzle Warehouse.

Football is one of the toughest sports in the world, although you will probably hear that same line from various other sports practitioners. Even though the players are protected, unlike their cousins the rugby players, they are still under a tremendous amount of pressure and they put their health and bodies on the line with every game. If you don’t think that’s right and you’re wondering how it’s like to be on a football field, just imagine a 250 pounds athlete running full speed towards you, with a helmet on. Do you think he will stop? Do you think you can stop him? It’s like trying to stop a freight train. And if a freight train hits you, well, you’re in for an ambulance ride.
Football players hit each other full speed every day. And yet, with hundreds of hours of training and a strict life regimen, they manage to survive the hardness of the game, even if some of them pay the price when they get old.

If you like the game and respect the players, the football jigsaw puzzles are the right thing for you. And don’t worry; there are many football themed images to choose from. Starting at 150 pieces and going up to 2000 pieces, there’s certainly a jigsaw puzzle that you will enjoy and take home to assemble during the game tonight.

World’s Smallest Puzzles – Major League Baseball

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Major League Baseball is definitely something big. A major sport, a major event and lots of fans are the main ingredients that make it so special. Nevertheless, you might be surprised to learn that something as big as Major League Baseball can fit in a picture measuring only 4″ x 6″. A picture that is also a jigsaw puzzle and has no less than 234 pieces. But these are no regular jigsaw puzzle and the pieces are not regular jigsaw puzzle pieces.

We are talking here about TDC Games and their World’s Smallest Puzzles collection. Among the jigsaw puzzles in this collection, those picturing baseball teams occupy a very important place, despite their tiny size. All of them have 234 die-cut pieces for the same tiny 4″ x 6″ size. Needless to say, the pieces are so small you will need some tweezers in order to be able to maneuver them as you wish. But the good thing is tweezers are actually included in the box, and that will make your job easier. Not a lot easier, as you still need an incredible amount of attention, patience and delicacy in order to assemble the small puzzle, but still, it helps.

You can check out the Major League Baseball Puzzles from TDC Games at Puzzle Warehouse, and pick your favorite team. If you or someone you know cheers for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees or the Los Angeles Dodgers, then you’re in the right place.

Sports Ball Jigsaw Puzzles

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Whether you’re a fan of ball sports, of jigsaw puzzles, or both, the sports ball jigsaw puzzles at Puzzle Warehouse will be sure to delight you to no end. The Puzzleball sports series by Ravensburger is a series of ball-shaped puzzles designed to look like the balls from your favorite sports.

The 60 pieces puzzleballs, once assembled, form a unique decorative piece with the Ravensburger seal of quality. The pieces, carefully cut with handcrafted tools, fit easily together and there is no glue required to make them stick . Whether you would like a basketball, a baseball or a soccer ball, you can have it an amazingly low price.

If you don’t think that all jigsaw puzzles have to be flat, these round-shaped good looking balls are one of the best picks for you. But remember though, a puzzle soccer ball is not a soccer ball, so if you kick it and try to score a goal, you might not like the result. The same goes for the basketball. It won’t make you a good pick for the NBA, but if you’re a fan, you’ll definitely enjoy assembling it and admire the result for the rest of your life.

You can even bring it to a game and have your favorite player sign the puzzleball for you. That way, you’ll have an autograph on an item that you created and assembled yourself. If you like the idea, check out the great prices at the Puzzle Warehouse and start your own collection of sports ball jigsaw puzzles.

Motorcycle Jigsaw Puzzles

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Four wheels move the body, two wheels touch the soul. Today, let’s take a look at some motorcycle jigsaw puzzles that might catch the eye of motorcycle enthusiasts.

We have a great variety of puzzles to fulfill your two wheel spirit such as “Motorcycle Santa” and “Santa’s Motorcycle” for those who get sentimental around the holidays; “Choppers” for those who have a calm, but adventurous spirit; “Motorcycle Race,” “Motocross” and “Motorcycle Madness” for the adrenaline fanatics.

The Motorcycle Santa puzzle is a 18″ x 24″, 500 pieces puzzle and it might inspire you to be a little more creative during the holidays – you could surprise your family and friends by delivering the presents in a unique way: by motorcycle. If you are both a rider and a passionate about mechanics, we suggest you to try Santa’s Motorcycle, a 24″ x 18″, 275 pieces old school puzzle.

And finally, the best part is yet to come. The adrenaline rush, the most risky situations, as well as the crowded and loud public are the main ingredients at a motorcycle race or a Motocross contest. You can delight yourself with all these goodies by assembling one of our 20 x 27 inches “Crowd Pleasers – Motorcycle Race” 1000 pieces motorcycle jigsaw puzzles.

If you are the type of guy (or gal) who doesn’t settle for less, feel free to try the Motocross (19.25 x 26.5 inches, 1000 pieces, 18 motocross) and Motorcycle Madness puzzles. In the latter, the artist Ernest O. Brown takes us on a historic path, teaching us about the evolution of the motorcycle. And because we pay attention to details, you should know that each bike is named and dated.

Chopper fans…of course, we didn’t forget you. The “Choppers” jigsaw puzzle featuring 18 choppers will bring plenty of joy and fun. It has 1000 pieces and its dimension reaches 19.25 x 26.5 inches. And because we haven’t forgotten about the environment either, this unbreakable puzzle is made from recycled board, image printed on recycled paper, and the ink is vegetable based.