Wasgij is jigsaw spelled backwards, and that's the trick: the scene on the box isn't the one you're building. In Original #46, a quick trip for the essentials turns to chaos in the bargain-packed middle aisle, and your 1000 pieces reveal what the startled shoppers are actually seeing. There's a hint sheet in the box if you get stuck, and the finished puzzle is roughly 69 x 49 cm.
Eyes down for a full house! Alla Badsar's illustration drops you into a grand old bingo hall, chandelier and all, caught at the very moment someone calls out a winner. It's part of Falcon de luxe, the premium range Jumbo first introduced in the 1970s and loved for nostalgic, busy scenes like this one. 1000 pieces on recycled board, finishing at about 68 x 49 cm.
Jim Hansel's painting of a misty autumn morning on the farm, with horses grazing below a big red barn, makes this 2000-piece puzzle a lovely long project for a run of quiet evenings. Cobble Hill takes its name from a small hill on Vancouver Island, and since 2005 it has been known for random-cut pieces in quirky shapes with a linen-textured finish, so no section feels like a grid. It finishes at about 99.7 x 67.6 cm and includes a reference poster.
Sagittarius, the Archer, rules from November 23 to December 21, and this starry design celebrates the adventurous fire sign. It's a lovely gift for anyone born under the sign. 500 pieces from Cobble Hill, known for their random-cut pieces and linen-textured finish.
Pampered pooches line up for a trim at Trixi's grooming parlour in Linda Jane Smith's charming scene. It's part of Gibsons' 636 panoramic collection, the same width as a 1000-piece puzzle but shorter, so it's ideal for a coffee table. Finishes at about 69 x 32 cm.
There are no straight edges here: this 1000-piece puzzle is cut in the shape of a cherry tree in full pink bloom, so you build it out from the trunk rather than starting with a frame. Madd Capp includes a Fun Facts booklet that doubles as a fold-out poster of the image. Finished, it measures about 64 x 97 cm and looks great glued and hung on the wall.
As the clouds part over the Thames, Tower Bridge and The Shard light up against a bright blue sky in this colourful London scene painted by Dominic Davison. Gibsons has been a family business since 1919 and is now run by the fourth generation of the Gibson family, so British landmarks like this are right in their wheelhouse. 1000 pieces, with a handy print of the image in the box.
Yellow cabs, giant billboards and a sea of neon fill this night-time view of Times Square. The square was called Longacre Square until 1904, when it was renamed after The New York Times moved into its new tower there. Made in Spain by Educa, a puzzle maker since 1894, this 1000-piece jigsaw finishes at about 68 x 48 cm.
A gallery of very well-bred cats, each posing in its own floral frame, makes this 1000-piece jigsaw a sweet choice for any cat lover. Schmidt Spiele has been making games and puzzles in Germany since 1914, and this one is made to their premium quality standard with a snug, precise fit. Finished size is about 69 x 49 cm.
That startling turquoise isn't a filter: Grinnell Lake in Montana's Glacier National Park gets its colour from fine rock flour washed down from the glacier above it. The lake is named after George Bird Grinnell, the naturalist who campaigned for the park's creation. At 3000 pieces this Castorland puzzle, made in Poland, is a serious project for a big table and plenty of nights in.
Shelves of fresh produce, jars and old tin signs fill this cosy corner grocer, with a basket of vegetables waiting by the door. At 2000 pieces it finishes at about 96 x 68 cm. Made in Spain by Educa, a puzzle maker since 1894, with puzzle glue in the box.
Hieronymus Bosch painted The Garden of Earthly Delights around 500 years ago, and it now hangs in the Prado in Madrid. Its three panels are packed with strange, tiny figures, which makes it a fascinating puzzle at 9000 pieces. A true marathon project from Educa, the Spanish puzzle maker founded in 1894.
A thatched cottage sits beside a river with rowing boats and swans in this idyllic scene by Dominic Davison, a London-born artist known for romantic English landscapes. It's from Holdson's Cobblestone Corner Series 2. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
A grand country manor with a fountain, manicured gardens and a vintage car out front sets the scene for a stately stay. It's one of four titles in Holdson's Bed and Breakfast series. Made in New Zealand with vegetable-based inks, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Climbing roses, inviting windows and guests arriving make Rose Lane B&B the picture of a village getaway. It's one of four titles in Holdson's Bed and Breakfast series. Made in New Zealand with vegetable-based inks, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
A garden box overflows with hyacinths, tulips and spring flowers while butterflies and birds visit in this colourful design. It's one of four titles in Holdson's Blossom Bliss series. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Sunflowers and yellow blooms crowd around a honey pot as bees and butterflies drift by in this sunny floral design. It's one of four titles in Holdson's Blossom Bliss series. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Pansies, daisies and butterflies spill over this bright floral design, with a gentle reminder to scatter kindness. It's one of four titles in Holdson's Blossom Bliss series. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Zombies on the move turn a busy town into chaos in this funny, crowded cartoon scene. There's a little story in every corner, which keeps the 1000 pieces moving. It comes in Heye's triangular box with a poster and finishes at about 50 x 70 cm.
A green 1953 Holden FJ sedan parks by the beach as a yacht sails past in this nostalgic 1000-piece puzzle. The FJ is one of the best-known early Holdens, and Holden itself traces its roots to a saddlery opened in Adelaide in 1856. A great gift for Aussie car fans.
A puzzle shop full of puzzles: the Puzzle Emporium's window is stacked with boxes, games and toys in this cheerful shopfront scene. It's from Holdson's Time to Shop 2 series. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Waiters serve cake and tea to passengers in a grand old railway dining carriage in this nostalgic scene. With 500 pieces it's a manageable one for an evening or weekend. Part of Jumbo's Falcon de luxe range.
The Pride parade is in full swing on the box, but something has made the granny at the crossing very excited. In a Wasgij Original you build what she can see, using the clues on the box. 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Dominic Davison paints a bustling frontier town with saloons, wagons and a windmill in this Wild West scene. With 500 extra-large pieces it's an easy-going build. It's part of Holdson's Regency Collection Series 2, made in New Zealand and finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Granny Wasgij is celebrating 25 years with a garden party, and a latecomer has left every guest lost for words. In a Wasgij Original you puzzle what the people on the box are looking at, so the image you build is a surprise. 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
