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| Completed puzzle is 16.5" wide by 11.6" tall |
Description
| Title | The Tower of Babel |
| Artist | Pieter Brueghel the Elder |
| Brand | Tomax |
| No. of pieces | 1000 |
| Cut type | Ribbon |
| Price/Retailer | $10.99 + s&h from Amazon |
Analysis
Oh the adventures of miniature puzzling - this one's a fun challenge. If the puzzle were an inch shorter, it could potentially fit on an airplane tray table. Can you imagine working on a 1000-piece puzzle while in-flight?! No? Okay, perhaps there are a few logistical challenges I'm overlooking.
But going back to the puzzle itself, here's a rundown on the various elements that factor in to the overall puzzle quality.
Fit
The pieces have a moderately loose fit. Moving around patches of completed sections requires a bit of delicate handling but is definitely doable, and the finished product is easy to take apart without damaging any pieces.
Construction
Fully cut? Yes.
Precise cut? No, the edges were a bit jagged, but no major impact on how the pieces fit together.
Thickness/Sturdiness? Thick and sturdy enough to provide a durable feel.
Puzzle dust? Minimal.
Chips/Rips/Tears? None.
Broken/Bent pieces? None.
Peeling? None, picture layer fused tightly with the cardboard background.
Difficulty
The number of pieces per square inch comes out to 5.22, easily knocking out Cherry Jam at 3.09 for the top slot thus far. Considering the minuscule piece size, the ratio is an accurate reflection of the puzzle's difficulty, especially for the trickiest areas - the background sky and patch of trees in the foreground.
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| Piece size relative to a U.S. nickel and dime, i.e., TINY |
If you're dealing with limited real estate for puzzling AND looking for a solid challenge, I highly recommend one of these miniature puzzles.
Final Look
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