My fourth wooden puzzle! It was a birthday present- back in October, and I just got around to doing it over the holiday. These are so much fun. And really stretch the brain- I find myself focusing on shapes in a completely different way. It made me remember the only time I’ve seen an actual chameleon in the wild- because it was pitch dark, the guide showing us with a flashlight this tiny creature on a leaf- it was very hard to see!
I kept trying to figure out the significance of the outside shape- some kind of shield? Then my kid pointed out it looks like a lion or bear head, upside down. We guessed that the manufacturer just reused that cut shape but flipped, instead of making a new leaf outline, or the edge of the chameleon itself . . .
Unfortunately this puzzle did have a few minor issues- one piece was chipped,
another had scratches
and several were splitting apart
this one completely separated. I had to do a little work with superglue before diving in. A tad disappointing, in a brand-new puzzle!
The reverse side though, was completely clean, no burn marks at all. (I did a cardboard sandwich to flip it over and admire, but didn’t take a photo).
First thing of course, was sorting out and admiring all the “whimsy” pieces- mostly animals
these sea creatures
also leaves, trees, acorn, a flower (or is it an anenome? amoeba? milk splat… ?) and a pawprint.
Finished size approximately 12 x 10″. Assembly:
