Keith Haring: Double Retrospect - 32000 Pieces Puzzle

by Ravensburger

• Features a retrospective with 32 individual, brightly-colored images of Keith Haring's artwork
• Includes 32,256 precision-cut pieces packaged in eight separate poly bags
• Consists of just six colors plus black and white, adding to the already incredible challenge
• Measures more than 17' x 6' long
• Weighs 42 lbs and comes with its own hand truck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 10.8 x 32.8 inches ; 42.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00385X4BG
• Item model number: 17838
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,409 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This puzzle isn't just big, it's huge. At 32,000 pieces it is listed with the guinness book of world records as the largest commercially-available puzzle in the world. Challenge yourself with this breathtaking masterpiece of pop art icon Keith Haring. Since 1891 we've been making the finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. It's our attention to detail which makes the world's greatest puzzle brand. We use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard and combine this with our fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can feel. Our steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit.

Product Description

Ravensburger's BIGGEST jigsaw puzzle! If you're really up for a challenge and have got plenty of room, then this could be the puzzle for you! The 32,000 pieces build into a retrospective of artwork by American artist Keith Haring (1958-1990). Each of the 32 different images shows one of Haring's quirky illustrations, inspired by the cartooning skills he learnt from his father. Haring was very keen for art to be available to everyone, and many of his works were created for charities, hospitals, children's day care centres and orphanages. The limited but vibrant colour palette used in these illustrations will make this puzzle an incredible challenge. The 32,256 pieces (supplied in 8 separate bags) build into a truly massive puzzle measuring 214" x 75.5". The puzzle comes packed in a large sturdy box and is supplied with its own trolley, so you can transport the box which weighs approximately 42 lbs around more easily. This puzzle is ideal for those who want a large challenge and could be used by a group of people who want a huge piece of stunning artwork to display - perhaps in a school, hospital, community hall etc... Ravensburger adult puzzles are made using "Softclick Premium Puzzle" technology. This uses thicker and stronger board (manufactured especially for Ravensburger), and hand-crafted cutting tools resulting in strong, smooth and dust-free pieces with a superb fit. Since 1891 we've been making the finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. It's our attention to detail which makes Ravensburger the world's greatest puzzle brand! We use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard and combine this with our fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can feel. Our steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great but... August 31, 2012

By lizch6699

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

This puzzle came out right before I finished the puzzle, "Life: The Great Challenge" which at the time was the world's largest jiggsaw puzzle. While I'm excited about having another large puzzle to complete, I wasn't thrilled at having the bragging rights pulled out from under me on the previous puzzle!

So far I've found this puzzle to be much more difficult than the, "Life" puzzle. The colors are solid with very few patterns to go by. This can be frustrating but for me, worth it. I think anyone willing to tackle a 32,000 piece puzzle won't let the additional challenge deter them.

The most frustrating thing for me is that the pieces don't fit together very well. Combine this with the fact that most pieces are solid colored, and you're bound to get annoyed. Even after finishing the first bag and having all pieces "fit" together, I'm not confident that all the pieces are in the right spots and you can easily exchange them with other pieces and not know which is the better fit. That really bothers me. At first I spent a lot of time trying to line up edges but after a while I realized that even if the piece was in the right spot, the edges don't typically line up.

Regardless, given the chance I would purchase this puzzle again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful mural puzzle May 18, 2013

By Michal Barnea

Amazon Verified Purchase

I'd like to address some comments that have been made about the puzzle pieces not fitting right. So far, I have found that the pieces fit just fine, if you have the patience to make sure that you genuinely have the right piece in the right place.

I bought this puzzle a few days ago, along with a bunch of foam core board. When it is complete, I will be storing it in pieces until I have the space to assemble and hang it. As with all Ravensburger puzzles, I have not been disappointed with the quality. The pieces are solid and well-cut. There is almost never a doubt in my mind as to whether a fit is correct, but I am very meticulous. Of course, given the size and color challenge of this puzzle, I would imagine that if you are not meticulous, you'd be crazy to attempt this endeavor.

All said and done, I'm looking forward to the next few months. I have almost completed one fourth of a bag (of which there are eight in the box).

If you love puzzles, want a challenge, and would enjoy having some bright artwork as a prominent art feature in your home, definitely buy this puzzle.

As a side note, Amazon.com's customer service is absolutely phenomenal. I very rarely have anything to call them about, but this was one of the rare occasions I had to contact them. I noticed the price dropped significantly on this item the day after I placed my order. They gave me a price adjustment with no hassle whatsoever. This is the reason I have continued to shop with them for... geez, 15 years now!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent April 4, 2013

By Benito Marinela

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

It's a great challenge to share with family and friends. It's a biiiiiig puzzle, but easy to make it, bacause have 8 bags with 4000 pieces. [:D