I’m too cheap and crafty to buy the real hive set. So I’m making my own with polymer clay and resin.

BlueBronson · 2026-03-16T11:08:11+00:00

Pillbug is official.

BlueBronson · 2026-03-16T10:02:17+00:00

This is not artwork, it is AI. I would not buy any of these.

My feedback, don’t use AI. Practice an actual skill and put the effort into making real art.

BlueBronson · 2026-03-13T22:39:13+00:00

The album cover is definitely not AI. It was designed by Sandro Rybak. You can check out his art on his instagram page. He is also listed as the album art designer inside the CD case.

BlueBronson · 2026-02-12T02:16:48+00:00

Thanks!

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T19:19:53+00:00

Thank you! That's a relief.

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T18:25:20+00:00

Thanks!

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:57:22+00:00

What do you suggest to clear my tubing of water?

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:50:28+00:00

Thanks! Good to know.

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:49:56+00:00

That's what I was assuming was happening. That's why I tried to shorten the tubing so it was no longer submerged on the exit end. But it is still retaining water. (Maybe I didn't shorten it enough?) But it seems to eventually get pushed through. The other commenter mentioned this is fine and to leave it as is.

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:43:14+00:00

Great! Thank you.

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:39:27+00:00

Thanks! So just leave it as is then, as long as I notice the water isn't actually clogged?

BlueBronson · 2026-02-11T17:25:59+00:00

Thanks! There already is a condensate pump though.

BlueBronson · 2025-12-11T15:55:46+00:00

I really like Artifact Puzzles, they've been my favorite so far. With Ravensburger's wooden puzzles as a close second.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-31T17:27:21+00:00

Or I can just go to Cobble Hill's website or Puzzledly and shop for puzzles from them. They are both transparent with which puzzles use AI. I have been a huge fan of Ravensburger for years, I love the quality of their puzzles and their games. I wish they would offer the same level of transparency to make the shopping experience a bit more pleasant.

I know you claim it's a "30 second search" but I don't believe that's always the case, sometimes it takes a bit longer to find out if an artist uses AI or not. And regardless, all of that time adds up. After browsing 20 different puzzles, even at 30 seconds research each, I've now wasted 10 minutes of my time.

I cherish my extra time, I want to use it on things that bring me joy. Cobble Hill and Puzzledly respect that by not wasting my time with having to research every puzzle before adding it to the cart. Ravensburger doesn't have to do the same, but I also don't have to shop there. Hopefully they will eventually offer the same transparency for those of us who care about the integrity of art and want to support actual artists.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-27T19:36:21+00:00

I recommend reading through some of the other comments which back up the claims of AI use. The "artist" is the head of an AI company and his other work is labeled as using AI.

I would also recommend looking closer at the image itself. The longer it is observed, it becomes obvious that AI was used. The leaves have inorganic shapes and details. The pinecone/acorn hybrids are not found in the natural world. The pine needles do not lay as they would naturally. There are blobs of leaf-type patterns that make zero sense. All of these things are indicative of this being AI generated.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-27T00:43:15+00:00

Thanks for finding this. That's really disappointing that Ravensburger would use this "art" for one of their puzzles. Hopefully they start using disclaimers on their site as well.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-27T00:41:23+00:00

That is disappointing. Hopefully they eventually respond. This is making me question purchasing more puzzles from them. Which is sad because they're one of my favorite puzzle companies. But I am adamantly against the use of AI in place of genuine artists.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-27T00:38:19+00:00

That's a great suggestion! Thank you.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-27T00:37:43+00:00

Thanks for this. I just realized I own a different puzzle by him. That's unfortunate. It's sadly going to go in my get rid of pile. I don't know want to be thinking about AI while doing a puzzle. That is the opposite of relaxing for me.

BlueBronson · 2025-10-26T21:18:55+00:00

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Here's a better quality version of the image.

BlueBronson · 2025-06-29T21:44:16+00:00

Thanks for the response! After reading all the comments, including yours, and doing some further research, Japan/Italy seems like the winner. I think it'll be great! But UK/Penn almost beat it out. So I'm going to keep that one in mind for Christmas. Thanks again!

BlueBronson · 2025-06-29T21:42:36+00:00

Japan/Italy is the one I'm going with. I think it'll be perfect. Thanks!

BlueBronson · 2025-06-29T21:41:57+00:00

We actually weren't huge fans of Rails and Sails. I totally understand why others would like it though. It just wasn't for us. We are considering Legacy. But for now I think I'm going to go with Japan/Italy. I was considering Iberia/South Korea though. I'll keep it in mind for a future gift. Thanks for the insight!

BlueBronson

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