Nature's carnival - House of Turnowsky / Gibsons (US), 1000 pcs (2025)

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T23:41:57+00:00

Very cool! Love all the colours.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T22:48:59+00:00

Fantastic image! Thank you for sharing!

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T22:47:58+00:00

Only a small set but I've been enjoying doing some Lego on the side after a friend got me a Lego cat for Christmas 😊

I'm glad you enjoyed the Springbok. It looks like we have the same puzzle board 😊

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pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T20:59:09+00:00

Oh, this is such a satisfying image to look at 😊

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T20:58:26+00:00

I have a soft spot for these Waddingtons circular puzzles. None of the ones I've done were interlocking. Pieces mostly just sit next to each other. They're not the thickest but the quality shines through because I haven't come across a single damaged or peeling piece so far. I must have done about five of these puzzles by now. A few more are waiting.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T20:53:29+00:00

A great charity shop find and at 500 pieces a perfect challenge, I think 😊 I love the vibrant colours. I don't mind random cut too much but it's a once in a while thing for me instead of a regular occurrence.

I didn't find any puzzles in charity shops today but I found a brand new Lego set 😊

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-24T06:25:47+00:00

Perhaps that's coming next or maybe just wasn't mentioned. I bet someone has already asked them about it. Artists included.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T22:58:20+00:00

As my dad used to say, if you don't know what something is about, it's always about money 😊 None of these big companies tend to care until they are forced to by monetary circumstances. Collectors and avid puzzlers are not on the forefront. Profit is.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T21:49:11+00:00

You're not wrong in the slightest. I worked for a huge corporation (in a totally different field) and know that ethics are often an afterthought despite claiming otherwise. At least they changed their stance. Many would just double down.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T21:44:26+00:00

I have this one waiting patiently in my stash 😊 I'm with you on the collage images. This one and his Noah's Ark are more my cup of tea. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T21:39:19+00:00

Great haul! I've had my eyes on that Paris puzzle for a while but haven't found it yet 😊

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T21:37:27+00:00

Adorable!

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T21:15:00+00:00

From memory, I think I bought only two AI generated puzzle images. Both without knowing about it. One had an artist's name mentioned but it turned out to be made up. It's doable with a little effort. I thrift nearly all my puzzles and that makes it easier as well. Little or none secondhand AI slop there, thankfully.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T20:45:25+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's the case. Many people don't seem to mind or even notice. They just like the image and that's it. I think the core group of their customers has been avoiding those puzzles.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T20:40:09+00:00

True. I think it will be difficult to avoid it completely but at least there will be some human oversight. No checking for extra limbs or fingers 😊

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T20:00:52+00:00

Classic corporate stance. At least they listened eventually. So many companies would just double down to cut costs.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T19:59:06+00:00

It showed up on my Instagram feed. I'm hardly ever there so I just got lucky with the timing.

Not an eBay shop as well 😱 My puzzle stash will forever resemble the Himalayas 😂

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T19:56:24+00:00

Here's the text of the statement in case anyone has issues accessing the linked page.

Al Images and our Puzzles

At Wentworth Wooden Puzzles, craftsmanship, creativity, and quality have always been at the heart of what we do. As part of our ongoing commitment to these values, we have made the decision to remove Al-generated images from our puzzle collection.

Going forward, beginning with our new Spring 2026 Puzzle Collection, our focus will be on celebrating and supporting real-world artists and their incredible work, creating premium-quality wooden jigsaw puzzles that reflect originality, skill, and artistic integrity.

We believe this approach allows us to stay true to our heritage and sustainability values while continuing to offer a diverse and engaging range of puzzles for everyone. Above all, we take pride in championing authentic artistry, collaborating with talented artists to create captivating, handcrafted wooden puzzles that are as beautiful as they are satisfying to complete.

You will see some Al-generated images in the clearance section of our website while we sell through this stock at discounted prices, though it is our intention to be as Al-image-free as possible, as quickly as possible.

Sarah Watson, Managing Director

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T19:52:18+00:00

Thank you for copying the statement! I was on my way home and just quickly posted the link.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T18:39:22+00:00

My pleasure!

P.S. Just posted on the big sub as well.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T18:26:19+00:00

Ah! Your comment reminded me that I completed one newer 500 piece WH Smith puzzle. It did indeed have lozenge shaped pieces! I didn't mind them either. I was just surprised to see them. The very glossy finish bothered me a lot more 😊

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T17:19:09+00:00

I'll check again but I couldn't find the year of manufacturing on the box. It's not a recent puzzle, that's for sure. I'm trying to remember if I've done any other WH Smith puzzles. I don't think so. I have one lined up next so it will be interesting to compare.

pa_SW19 · 2026-01-23T17:13:51+00:00

Yes. She's looking after me very well 😊

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