Every now and then you get a thrift store puzzle dud. With lots of missing pieces. I knew it was chancy (the box open on the shelf, no ziploc inside containing the pieces) but I am very fond of vintage Springboks, with the sturdy thick pieces, minimal surface glare, never any finger pain, and fun random crazy piece shapes. This one did not disappoint with any of those features. So I still enjoyed the assembly, even though I knew by my third sitting it was obviously not complete.
A very different type of image from my usual puzzle fare. This is a collection of miniature figurines, and the back informs me that the artist was meticulous in getting the details right. They’re all from different eras and nations, in war uniform. Some might be specific to a certain individual, too (one is holding an accordion, another a small dog) I’m not sure. They’re posed on a pyramid of books and what I can glimpse of the titles suggests those are all volumes of military history. Someone passionate about this subject would probably recognize those titles and authors, too. Even though I’m not a military or history buff (far from it) I still appreciated all the details and felt it a shame that so many pieces were missing. Sixteen of them.
Final size 20 x 20″.
