Hokusai Dragon Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

by Artifact Puzzles

Product Features

• 7"x7"
• 81 pieces
• laser-cut wooden jigsaw puzzle
• Made in USA

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001W5OILO
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #28,706 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description

This is a hard 81 piece puzzle, because the puzzle is cut so that any two pieces can fit together, and there are a number of false edge and corner pieces (click on the small image below the big image above to see example puzzle pieces). The dragon was created by Japanese woodblock artist Hokusai, we believe around 1830. All our puzzles are made with 1/4" thick wood. Packaged in a sheer organza drawstring pouch. Warning: puzzle pieces are a choking hazard for small children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Artifact Puzzle Review, July 6, 2009

By	RunningHeather - See all my reviews

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hokusai Dragon Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

This Japanese print is 81 pieces (9x9 grid) of all same-sized, almost identical interlocks. Given that pattern and the laser cutting, "wrong" fits are quite easy to make and this was quite a challenge. This is an excellent image and a clever cutting style for a puzzle. However, I would have enjoyed slightly more interlock variability since at times it can be hard to tell if you have a false fit. Some aspects of this cutting style are more reminiscent of cardboard puzzles than wooden; however, the beauty of the image made this quite worthwhile to work.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mini Size, Maxi Fun, May 28, 2009

By	JoAnn Moffett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hokusai Dragon Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

The quality of this puzzle is excellent and the wooden pieces are very satisfying to handle. Since each piece can physically interlock with any other piece, assembly relies heavily on subtleties in color and pattern. Having multiple non-border pieces with straight edge(s) adds to the fun. You will find putting this puzzle together is great entertainment!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle, September 18, 2009

By	KLKubik "BirdLady" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hokusai Dragon Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

This is a small puzzle which heavily relies on watching for the color variations in order to put it together properly. Nearly all the pieces are interchangeable so pay attention to the color variations. I never really liked jigsaw puzzles because I didn't like the cardboard stuff...it looked cheap etc...but on a whim I ordered one of the bigger wooden puzzles from Artifact and now i'm hooked. A world of difference when assembling a wooden puzzle.