From Walmart's Aisles to My Collection: Jigsaw Puzzle Haul

[@ZPonedelnik]

I've done the Mystic Maze one! It was a delight although it does make you puzzled for a bit.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Oh boy, I'm puzzled enough as it is 😂 I did wonder about this after reading the back of the box, so thank you for confirming that I'm going to have to pay extra attention to what I'm supposed to actually do.

[@NinaW1n]

Wow your Wallmart has more puzzles than an average Dutch XXL toystore! 😂 And so many fun ones too! Here in the Netherlands grocery stores dont sell puzzles, they are only sold in toy stores and there are a few puzzle stores, but I mostly buy puzzles online.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Oh wow! It's interesting, we don't really have toy stores in the US like we used to anymore. A lot of them went out of business, which really sucked.

[@AHomespunHobby]

There are so many more choices online.

[@Vanessa47912]

The narration is hilarious!!! You always make me laugh! 😂❤🧩

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Glad to hear my ramblings make you laugh 😂 Happy you enjoyed the video!

[@puzzlesbypam2442]

I’m so glad that you got the magic puzzle company puzzle. If you didn’t, I was going to tell you you had to get back in your car and drive to Walmart! I loved it so much. Mine was called the gnomes home, very adorable. I can’t wait to see your video about it.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I'm really looking forward to working on it 😁Hoping to get into it real soon.

[@monogarden]

Oh, I'm so excited to see you do Magic Puzzle Company! They are my favorite puzzle brand. Forest Feast is a fun image, I hope you enjoy putting it together!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I hope so too! I'm really looking forward to working on it very soon.

[@scientistforscience]

Wow, just wow. Thank you for all the laughs. As usual, I love the role playing stories "I own this lighthouse." I had no idea Walmart had so much choice. Not that I need anymore for my collection but I will check them out anyways. Brilliant video.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

😁Glad you enjoyed it! Walmart is a great place to get puzzles on the cheap, and the variety is pretty good. Hopefully your location has a great selection!

[@lisa-r4w]

I've gotten quite a few puzzles from Walmart. My Walmart has about the same amount of puzzle brands. I've bought several of the puzzles you showed, plus the sorting trays. Happy Puzzling!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I feel like WM is a great place to puzzle shop, especially since they are not very expensive. I also like how they've been bringing in more puzzle accessories as well. Happy puzzling!

[@lindajot]

I have done one from the Magic Puzzle Co. The one I did wasn't exactly easy. The mystery at the end is very creative and fun, though there were a few areas where pieces didn't "snap" together, but butted up against each other so I'd have to fuss with those areas a bit, if you know what I mean. Glad I tried it, but not sure I'd do another.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Interesting, thank you for sharing your experience. I've been hearing a lot about this brand, so I'm really looking forward to trying this out very soon.

[@aphetrerryac3603]

Thank you for taking us shopping with you. I might run over to Walmart, really quick - lol. - I have been trying to hold out until Black Friday, so I can restock my puzzle collection via really good discounts.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

It's funny to see how so many stores have already started their Black Friday sales. They just want us to spend our money all month long LOL. I don't know if I should do Black Friday shopping though, I have so many sets I need to get through 😂

[@aphetrerryac3603]

@@thepuzzledmandy , A voice of reason😊

[@crazypuzzlechick]

Thanks for this video. I just went to that great shop and got a magic puzzle because of you. I was surprised our store had it, but pleased. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Glad you picked up the Magic Puzzle set! I’m looking forward to trying it out real soon. Thanksgiving could’ve been better. I got sick with Covid, but still was able to enjoy some dinner that was sent to me 😁

[@missmaex3]

I just recently finished The Puzzled Patron from Magic Puzzle Company. The pieces were good quality with a nice matte finish, but very loose fitting. I did not enjoy the experience due to the very busy image as well as some of the super odd shaped pieces. I realized, from doing Karen Puzzles' Gradient Cascade puzzle, that I prefer regular piece shapes, but that's entirely personal preference! I can still see how people find Magic Puzzles to be a lot of fun because they are different from the usual. They also have that "secret" part at the end that is very unique. One aspect that I did really like is how there was kind of an incentive to pass the puzzle on and let someone else do it (you'll see when you open the box). I did take mine to a donation shop once I finished and I hope whoever does it next does the same so that even more people can sign and date it when they complete it! Overall, I personally won't be doing another Magic Puzzle, but I'm glad I did get to try one!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Oh boy, I'm not sure how I'm going to think to the loose fitting, but I am really looking forward to the whole experience. I just really hope I follow along with it properly and that I don't screw it up. I kinda already got lost with everything it was explaining in the back of the box. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@DorisWalsh-n3j]

Interesting thanks for sharing 😊 I love puzzles what's your favorite collection mine is 500 kitten 🐈🐾. And a maccaw and a Japan tree hot springs

[@thepuzzledmandy]

You're welcome! I really love anything that's a landscape and anything that I can really immerse myself in.

[@erniesulovic4734]

What a great selection to choose from. Walmart doesn't exist in Australia. The closest we would have is Target which is closing down, Australia-wide. We do have K-mart which is sort of similar. CostCo is small in Oz and there is one in the city i am moving to in Serbia yet not even sure what CostCo sells as never been or looked at it, online. There are heaps of game shops locally and in Serbia so wont be short of supply 🙂

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Interesting, I didn't know Costco was worldwide. Here it sells everything in bulk like food and household supplies. They even sell clothes, books, kinda everything really. I don't think we have Kmarts anymore in the US, and if so only a handful of them. I'm not sure if it'll be in Serbia, but I hear that Costco sells Dowdle puzzles.

[@erniesulovic4734]

@@thepuzzledmandy Havent u heard of CostCo's mantra.....I've been everywhere man lol Kmart here pretty much sux as did Target...cheap garbage yet ok for short term items. Once i move to Serbia, i'll let you know what their CostCo sells and prices for entry to Disneyland in Paris.... lol....I'm in my usual playful and teasing mood. 🙂

[@thepuzzledmandy]

@@erniesulovic4734 Oh I remember Kmart being absolute garbage here too LOL. I'm pretty sure our Costco's here and other similar bulk stores sell discounted entry tickets to Disney Parks and other discounted trips...I need a vacation...😅

[@erniesulovic4734]

@@thepuzzledmandy Yeah, Kmart can be okay for short term items yet not for quality stuff. I had a week off, on annual leave, 2 weeks ago and no where near enuf even tho i do nothing all day (still)......i havent done much with my biz either these last few months. I really need to get head down, bum up and focus for a while.......and then my relaxation are gone once i move cos then i'll be really busy..... 🙂

[@FlowurthePuzzler]

My Walmart doesn't have quite as many variety of puzzles. I need to check out some others. Looks like you found my camper. 🤣 🏵🌸🏵🌸

[@thepuzzledmandy]

LOL. Those camper images are so cute! This location was the second closest WM to my house. It's interesting to see how other locations compare.

[@initiate22000]

I love how you blamed the prince for letting Snow White take the poison apple! What a jerk! I am looking forward to seeing you do that puzzle from the Magic Puzzle Co. What makes it so magical? Now I need to go check out my Walmart.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

😂Yea, I would love to know what was going through the Prince's head when he saw all this unfolding right in front of his eyes! Loser! I think I'll be trying out that Magic Puzzle set soon, as I'm very curious about it. There's seems to be a lot too it.

[@RAZ3275]

your walmart had so many more puzzles and puzzle brands than ours. We mainly just have the buffalo games ones at ours.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Wow, really? Hopefully your location starts expanding the selection. I'm starting to see more glimpses of Ravensburger sets at my locations, which was unheard of before.

[@thatgaltabitha]

I have done 3 puzzles from the Magic Puzzle company, though not the one you got. I enjoyed them and one thing I will say is that you might want to make sure that you do them on a larger-than-usual puzzle board or table.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Thank you for letting me know. I may have a slightly larger surface to work on if I need to but I'll make sure to double check the measurements on my table.

[@thatgaltabitha]

@@thepuzzledmandy You’re welcome! I tried to leave the suggestion without saying too much, but it is something I wish someone had suggested before I did my first one 🙂

[@tvmom]

You should definitely grab one of the magic puzzles. They are really unique and would make a good review video.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I'm really looking forward to opening up my MP set and seeing what the experience is all about. I've been hearing so much about them.

[@laurapayeur9751]

I bought a magic puzzle too, but I haven't done it yet, holiday crafting has distracted me.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I'd be curious to see what Magic Puzzle is all about. I'm looking forward to working on it very soon. Holiday crafting is fun too!

[@yanan]

the mystic maze by magic puzzle company is probably my favorite puzzle i've done. the HQ image is the background on my laptop - i love it! advice though: i have the same puzzle table as you and i highly recommend NOT doing it on your puzzle table. i dont want to tell you too much but you should do it on a more slippery surface. i did mine on the puzzle table and very very much regretted it at the end. i was able to make it work, but save yourself the trouble that i had!!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Oh my, now I almost want to find out what will go wrong if I still use my puzzle table, I'm intrigued🤣 Thank you so much for the warning!

[@sybilwinfield538]

I am looking forward to watching you do the magic puzzle. Please do it soon

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I plan to! I've been hearing so much about it so I'm really looking forward to it.

[@hannahm782]

i went to a couple walmarts a few days ago and found a few puzzles. that’s what you do when you get the deposit back from your last place right? 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ i too found a rose art color luxe called tales of whales. also 2 kodak puzzles- one is a rose art and one is crazart. i’m curious to see if there will be quality differences between all 3. the kodak rose art is also my first ever color gradient puzzle. i also got a master pieces glow in the dark puzzle, and a 1500 piece buffalo games called windows open to the world. i’ve not seen one quite like that, i thought it was cool. i’ve actually done yard sale (recently). it was challenging because it’s SO busy, but still fun. i also have the aimee stewart beach puzzle you admired, but in 2000 piece version. i got it at a used book store a few months ago. hoping it has all the pieces. i’m saving that one for spring i think.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

It's ok, sometimes we can't help but use the extra cash to pick up a few sets 💸💸💸 I'm still on the hunt for a Kodak puzzle that calls out to me. That seems to be a brand that I really struggle with in terms of images. Aimee Stewart has so many fun and colorful images, but yes they look super challenging when the image is busy. I need to pick up more of her sets.

[@stacyssassystyles]

oh magic puzzles are as fun as it gets!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

That's great to hear. I'm so looking forward to working on my set soon, though I feel like I'm gonna have to make sure I do everything right to get the best out of it.

[@henrylawler3099]

The Walmart I Go to Has a Bunch of Variety, Barnes & Nobles are so Pricey!!!!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I think my closest Barnes & Nobles is about 50 minutes away. I haven't been inside one in the longest, but I can imagine them being very pricey. Hopefully the next time I'm in that area, I'll check it out.

[@seankryzaniak8368]

Your Walmart has a much better selection than mine, but I've seen a lot of the same ones that you had. I'm so glad you bought the Magic Puzzle Company puzzle! I really want to know your thoughts on it!

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I'll be trying out my MP set very soon I think. The image is so cute, but I'm curious to know if it's something I would buy again.

[@maryyoung4103]

I love your comments- you make me laugh 😊

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Happy you enjoyed the video, and my ramblings 🤣

[@sharonbelieves]

I forgot to ask in my other comment if you mentioned the area where you live or where that Walmart is? Thanks. I ask because I actually travel so if I happened to be near there I could try to get the Cardinal set

[@KeryKatto]

Magic Puzzles are one of my favorite brands! My one critic would be that they dont stick together well because they're fun shapes rather than tradition pieces. I hope you enjoy it!

[@tvmom]

They are super crumbly which kind of goes against the moving sections around part.

[@KeryKatto]

@@tvmom yes, I do my puzzles on my puzzle board and can't slide it around well at all 😭

[@tvmom]

That would be my only con. I really like the brand and the quality.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Thank you for letting me know! I think I'll be working on my set very soon. There seems to be a lot going on, and I hope I don't screw up the whole concept of it.

[@tvmom]

@@thepuzzledmandy It's impossible to mess up, but do keep in mind how crumbly it is if you have to move anything. I learned from experience.

[@sharonbelieves]

I just discovered your channel and I really want that Cardinal puzzle set. Was this shopping video recorded recently? I ask because I didn't think that set was available. Someone I know has it and I've worked on it and like that set.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Hello 🤗 I believe I recorded this in video in November, and this particular Walmart is located in Lehighton PA.

[@LadyKitsunetsuki]

My Wal-Mart has a smaller puzzle section and I don't think any of the same pictures.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Hopefully your WM will start to expand their collection at some point. I find it interesting how they don't have a set standard as to how many puzzles they carry in stock in all locations, but then again, it could be dependent on the demand.

[@vigeish]

everyone should do at least 1 Magic Puzzle !

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I'm really looking forward to it!

[@judithmoore7892]

You are the only other person I know of who agrees with me about too many dogs on jigsaw puzzle pictures.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

🤣Honestly, I'm really not into animal images. Not that I don't like animals, I just don't want to work on images that make me think of pet hair, noise, and picking up 💩

[@diannadarling699]

Was there a quality difference between the cheaper and more expensive 500 piece puzzles ?

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I haven't checked yet, but that comparison video will be coming out in the future!

[@allisongerfin7804]

Wow...that is sooo not my WM! Meaning there is very little.

[@thepuzzledmandy]

The location in this video is a little farther from where I live, I have another spot closer to me. Now I'm trying to think which one of the two has a better selection. Hopefully one day your WM will expand their selection.

[@whocare9942]

The Cardinal multi sets are some of the worst quality pizzles ive ever done

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Yea, I feel like multi sets in general, at least the ones I've tried, always tend to have low quality. I guess you're paying more the variety in the pack instead of the quality.

[@jeancarroccino8574]

Delaware walmarts dont have a huge selection like your Walmart has🎉

[@thepuzzledmandy]

It really is a hit or miss. The Walmart closest to me has a really big selection, but my second closest location is not great.

[@Bertsncrafts]

Hello

[@thepuzzledmandy]

👋

[@Laura_Stanford]

I did the Buffalo “Crayola Colors” puzzle and put it on discord. It is fun and relaxing. I love how you own so many houses and take us there for a minute😂 I just bought last week at Walmart the same Magic puzzle company “The Forest feast” puzzle too😊🧩❤️

[@thepuzzledmandy]

Yes, I saw your discord post! I can't help but move into a new house every time 😂they're so beautiful. I'm hoping to work on the MP set soon, it looks like it's going to be fun.

[@minos3041]

I really like the puzzles you picked 😊

[@thepuzzledmandy]

I wish I could’ve taken more home, but I’m super happy with the ones I got. I do look forward to heading back to B&N soon and picking up some more brands that I don’t have.