I got this puzzle for crazy cheap. Are any pieces missing?

[@KarenPuzzles]

Thank you to everyone for your continued support as I solve all of my fun little puzzles 🥰 Make sure to head over to patreon.com/karenpuzzles to see an exclusive video of me solving the Zodiac puzzle!

[@davidrussell7193]

Good morning Mrs Karen puzzle.

[@jmason1770]

Does patreon content have close captions for the hearing impaired? Also, I'm not familiar with how patreon content works (beside the membership level fee). Do have to download anything or have a specific type/version on some software? I'm interested but need more info. I would love to try solve that Octagon puzzle if in was in 300 piece count.

[@TheDirge69]

Octagon: I appreciate the time it took to shoot and edit this video. Kudos to you!

[@joaniemeow]

@@jmason1770 you can have access to the videos online on the patreon website or with the app, which I find more user friendly! You pay the monthly fee and it's done :)

[@jmason1770]

@@joaniemeow Are English closed captions available? Is it easy to contact and get a response from Patreon customer services? Thank you.

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

One thing Karen does is educate me on the history and collectbility of puzzles. I had no idea there was niche for that. Cool.

[@hushlander]

Truly there is nothing more pleasant to me than watching someone geek out about their niche hobby. It reminds me how diverse we all are in our interests and is delightful

[@shellyt556]

Why not? Art is collectible so why not puzzles. Especially rare puzzle that you can play with and solve.

[@dhanymotion5964]

right

[@barbarybcia]

What an incredible find! It is amazing how shiny and bright the pieces of this octagon puzzle still are after 50 years!

[@raptargh]

It’s amazing how clean, bright and glossy it still is after all this time. So pleased for you that all the pieces were there.

[@aartadventure]

That final montage stop motion was amazing. It must have taken forever to edit, but it looked cool as heck. And how amazing was the artist Claudia Carrel. I'm very glad you did a spotlight on her career and shared some of her other amazing art works with us.

[@WolfLykaios]

This octagon puzzle was like a mandala, I felt so calm just watching it all go together.

[@eriwyn]

I would love to know if any of this person's (estate) family sees this video and realizes how much passion is involved in even one piece of their relative's collection. Thank You Karen for making such a beautiful video with the history and passion you have to share with us. LOVE this octogon puzzle!!!

[@KittyxKult]

I truly hope they do get to see how much it meant to a complete stranger, especially since their loved one clearly took very good care of this puzzle ❤️

[@trulyintroverted]

This design of puzzle isn't really what I look for when I go puzzle shopping, but it's VERY difficult not to get excited when Karen gets excited for a octagon puzzle!

[@joyceyoo]

The same day you posted the video about bidding on and picking up this puzzle, I found it at a thrift store! I finished mine this week and I was so excited that it had all the pieces! I loved watching your solve because we had different approaches. You worked mostly from the center out, and I went mostly outside in. I sorted way more at the beginning, but it didn't end up being that helpful. By the way, beautiful timing of the music with the placement of the last piece - I got emotional! Also, octagon. :)

[@pixelheart3539]

Love that you chose to use a slowed down version of the usual music to enhance the fact that you were taking your time to enjoy this puzzle. It was very relaxing and made me smile.

[@rebapuck5061]

I'm happy to know I'm not the only one who likes to run my hands over a completed puzzle.

[@yesterdaydream]

I don't know why, but watching you smooth your hands over the puzzle at the end is extra satisfying lol

[@dillonpark7262]

When I put together a vintage or pre-owned puzzle I don’t get too upset if a piece or two is missing. But I hate having a piece missing from a new puzzle!

[@katam6471]

The puzzle is beautiful. Glad no pieces are missing.

[@reneehebert6986]

I hope you don’t find this too morbid, but I genuinely hope that one day someone is as excited to find this octagon puzzle in your collection as you were.

[@SilverFlame819]

I always tell my family that when I die, they better give all my stuff to people who can actually use it, or really want it. I find it so stupid to hold onto things your loved ones had when they are things you don't like and will never use, just because they were THEIRS. Give it to someone who would be stoked to have it! (I also pick up tons of old books at thrift shops, and I love all the handwritten notes in the margins from previous owners. Not novels, but recipe books and such. I always just hope that if there is an afterlife, they'll be happy to know that someone else was excited to put those things to use!)

[@redcaramel2222]

It's actually a fun challenge to buy vintage puzzles and see if there are missing pieces!

[@JaffaCakeGecko]

This puzzle looks so modern, the colour palette is gorgeous

[@MichaelMerino]

i can't believe what you did with that title. I was expecting such a different video than what it turned out to be. Great job keeping us hooked until the end looking for that missing piece. By the way, that animation of the puzzle tearing down and rebuilding followed by the octagon lid coming on top to complete the sequence, well done! It's little touches like that really add to the spice of the video.

[@carolineturlington2335]

Amazing that this octagon puzzle is complete and in such fabulous condition. You can really see how good the piece quality is from the close up shots. I’d love to try a springbok puzzle, but haven’t come across any in the uk yet😢❤

[@kathleenheron130]

I'm so happy that all the pieces are there. I love this OCTAGON puzzle.

[@waterfoull]

that inspirational music at the end during that final stretch had me on the edge of my seat! i’m so happy for you, it’s always such a gratifying moment to find that holy grail in your collection, especially in such beautiful condition!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Your close up photography of placing the pieces is so beautifully done! You can literally feel your enjoyment through the screen with each gentle placement! Kudos to your puzzling and your attention to photographic detail! 👍 Octagon

[@toffeefuchs]

I loved the editing in the final montage of this. It really feels like you are celebrating the puzzle. This entire video and the happiness you radiate just put me in such a good mood.

[@LaurenFairwx]

The way you filmed and edited this was really beautiful. So cool to hear about the history and your adventure in acquiring it! I’ve never done an octagon-shaped puzzle before and it was super interesting to see all of the interesting shapes of the pieces fit together.

[@KarenPuzzles]

Thanks Lauren!

[@jenmckitrick]

That Prismatic octagon puzzle is just gorgeous. I love how the overlapping colors give the illusion of depth and transparency. It looks harder than you made it out to be, but I would definitely like to try it.

[@hoppy6141]

I love the end with the circular deconstruction-and rebuild! It’s gorgeous😻

[@dhanymotion5964]

creative, I as a puzzle maker, always admire every time you make a new video

[@JJWiele]

The gaps and overlaps of colors look like they could also be from the registration being slightly off when printing the puzzle itself, which could also give some insight into the making of it!

[@KarenPuzzles]

Oh I didn't even think of that! That may be the case instead.

[@rose864]

Amazing art! Solving this kind of old, beautiful puzzle would be so much fun... I like to paint, and just this week i saw this octagon shaped canvas in a store... this is giving me ideas

[@nbourbs7689]

This octagon puzzle is exactly my style! I love any repetitive pattern full of color! As always, I appreciate you sharing your time and talents with us! My last two vintage Springboks each had one missing piece so I was super anxious in hopes that yours was complete!

[@matildanorberg]

I loved watching this video, so satisfying with all the different clips showing of the puzzle and puzzling ❤ And the “do you now…” parts made it feel like a lazy Sunday afternoon just puzzling away with a friend and talking about the best thing ever -puzzles 🥰

[@saraht903]

Im so happy your puzzle was complete! After all you went through to get it. Its a really beautiful puzzle too.

[@Jaqhnun]

I love watching you put together this octagon puzzle! The colors and pattern are so cheerful and I’m really impressed at how good a condition the puzzle is in considering its age. It was so interesting to learn a bit more about the artist behind the original painting too!

[@laartje24]

I am like the worst backseat puzzler. XD I am watching this like "Those 2 pieces need to go there, Karen look, look at those 2 pieces, over there, yes that nerdy puzzle site is actually really cool and I love to hear about it but first look at those 2 pieces, they go right over there in that perfect gap."

[@KarenPuzzles]

Sometimes I wait to put in certain pieces so I can get those satisfying closeup shots!

[@laartje24]

@@KarenPuzzles That makes a lot of sense, didn't think of that. I have to say, it was extra satisfying to see those 2 pieces I was eyeing go in at the close up.

[@judygibson5386]

"Backseat puzzler"--I love that phrase! I'll use that now instead of saying I'm watching Karen puzzle!

[@cloudyxcloud]

I think it was a good decision to change the thumbnail 👌🏻 I really like your nerdy side and I enjoy to learn about this stuff!

[@linnoff]

The pieces have such a beautiful glossy finish, maybe a bit tricky when solving, but great to look at. And the cardboard looks delightful, thick and sturdy.

[@szotyi9]

It might be nerdy to watch you channel but I'm learning so much from you about puzzles and the whole hobby, it's incredible. I'm a casual puzzler and I'm living the dream viciously through your videos 😂

[@MSTARGAZER2]

Octagon! How wonderful that there were no missing pieces! 😆and I agree with you that the lady who owned the puzzles was very careful with them - Thank you, Puzzle Lady, whoever you are! 😊

[@miak3217]

How you figure things out and finish it relatively fast, is amazing. If I had the chance, I probably do this one for whole week 😅 I like the cutting of this puzzle pieces, very challenging and definitely not boring.

[@jeri8046]

Fun puzzle to watch being solved as well as the added mini drama of it being intact.

[@CorinaBarker]

I wouldn’t make this puzzle because it will try to twist my eyes all the time. You have the fun and let me have the enjoyment of seeing you puzzling that one. Happy weekend!

[@cutestephie1313]

Springbok puzzles are from a different league. So beautiful 😍. Also loved the new angle you used to film. 🥰

[@sylwianilsson7618]

What a beautiful puzzle. It's even more beautiful than the picture on the box. To separate myself from nerds watching people do puzzles on KZbin, I only watch you. Your personality, your editing and how you love your puzzles is so enjoyable to watch.

[@juliec9476]

Octagon. I watched from Queensland Australia. Thank you for inspiring me to puzzle again. I work in a high stress environment so my puzzling is my down time. Thank you Karen

[@stephaniebetts3648]

Karen: “this puzzle came out in 1970” Me: “so did my mum” 😂 And it’s her birthday on Monday. Happy 52nd birthday mum ☺️

[@lauriestark2282]

I love this puzzle! The colours are so bright and fun and I totally agree with you, it looks so modern even if it was made 50 years ago! I thought the same thing when you spoke about the artist' show in the 1960s for her pop-art work, the fashion must have been crazy and I would have loved to see what the whole event looked like! I'm looking forward to the sorts for the butterfly puzzle, another pretty one!

[@gopaytonman]

We love watching the puzzles you do from your vintage collection. Octagon

[@sherrygould7139]

Thank you for being the honest person we know you to be at that Estate sale. I loved watching this assembly.

[@salishseaquest7952]

This Octagon Puzzle was fascinating. I had the sense when you opened the box and there were still sections put together that the first person to work it, worked it only once and lovingly put it away. The quality of the pieces and the lack of wear on the pieces seem to confirm my sense. As a child in the 1960s, I used to do many Springbok circular puzzles -- but I did them many, many times and the pieces showed it.

[@karengrosz1231]

I love octagon puzzles. Yes, I would love to do that one. I had some of these Springbok puzzles when I was in my teens. I got rid of most of them. I still have the Black Diamond 450 piece puzzle. My parents had purchased it for me used back in the 80s and it wasn't in great shape then (the box). I think there was a piece or two missing but I don't remember. You are making me want to find that in a box and put it together again.

[@davidlove236]

Who knew that there were so many puzzles in the shape of an octagon? I’m glad that it had all the pieces. I loved the shots where you got as close to flush with the table as you could. It was a cool angle!

[@tcaabr]

The time lapse of you taking apart the OCTAGON was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tdawg6365]

See you on patreon queen!!! loved this prismatic and cant wait to see the zodiac OCTAGON!!!

[@ZxqamF]

My five-year-old son wanted to let you know that he thinks you do a very good job on these puzzles. He loves your videos!

[@tiffanyjohnson1779]

Hi Karen! This is definitely a puzzle I want to do! It’s beautiful, and I totally agree with what you said about it having the small human imperfections that you just don’t see anymore. Love it!

[@torimeku]

I would LOVE to try any of these puzzles. I haven't had a pleasure of doing a Springbok puzzle yet, as they are not as common in the UK, but they look beautiful. The OCTAGON shape is so fun! Heading to Patreon now to see the other video :D

[@KarenPuzzles]

Thank you for being a patron!

[@bethm8593]

This puzzle assembling is so satisfying to watch! I love the red back, the colorful painting and the funky octagon shape. Great find, Karen!

[@sophiehoo8829]

Beautiful Octagon puzzle! Loved how you shared the history and even the puzzle cuts too. Old is gold!

[@elleb751]

Thanks for teaching me so much about puzzles. Love the education about this niche, and enjoyed the music and editing in this video a lot, too! Especially the spiral disassemble/reassemble cut. Great job!

[@zoemarie9778]

(octagon!) I don't even puzzle much but this got me mega emotional lol. I'm so glad it came to you pls never sell this puzzle, you look so happy 💓

[@SienAppelsien]

I LOVE how wild these puzzle cuts are!

[@jamesmiller8714]

Very cool video and the editing was top notch. Very good use of the music and the breaks as you did the puzzle with the trivia was a very nice touch. Well done and I look forward to future videos.

[@WallinGaming]

Hearing the codeword of octagon made me imagine for a moment what it would be like if all STOP signs looked like that puzzle, LOL. I'm so glad all of the pieces are there! It's such a vibrant, fun looking puzzle.

[@KarenPuzzles]

I think we'd have a lot more car accidents lol

[@yetiyarnworks6578]

Someone in my puzzle group on Facebook just posted a vintage Springbok octagon puzzle of baskets of fruit. I was very intrigued, then saw this video and became moreso. I want an octagon puzzle so bad now lol.

[@BrooksMoses]

4:33 Oh, that is devious. I would have spent a long time going through those pieces looking for the corner pieces!

[@SienAppelsien]

As someone who only joined the channel recently, I would love to see a summary of your 5 star puzzles at the end of the year!

[@KarenPuzzles]

I'm definitely planning to do that, but I also revealed them all in my video from a few weeks ago about burnout.

[@KlassyKat45]

Congrats! Cool design. I like that you break up the puzzling to share info. No rush to get it done. Always interesting. Looking forward to see you work on the other 2. Octagon.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

After the previous video, I’m excited to see the Vintage Puzzles you have in store.

[@arioctober]

Having finally experienced a vintage Springbok for myself makes this video even more satisfying. Their thick pieces are so satisfying to put together!! They are kindof hard to take back apart though, mine came with clumps still assembled too and I kinda understand why 😂 i think i would try an octagon puzzle but this design might be a little too out of my league at the moment 😅🧩

[@RaijaAlatalo]

Your videos are sooo relaxing!

[@KarenPuzzles]

I thought this one was especially relaxing! It's such a pretty puzzle.

[@tamarapeterson1844]

I have the springbok puzzle "riders in the woods" hard to find. Putting it together this winter. I also have a vintage puzzle from the 30's that slide together..it was my grandparents

[@WildCarrie]

I found spectacle island rose at my local thrift store for only $2! I’m hoping it has all the pieces!❤ that mini puzzle is so cute too!

[@vivianmavros2963]

So happy for you all pieces there and in such good condition

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I couldn’t comment on the previous video but I thought it was awesome! The Estate Sale was a revelation.

[@bwithrenata]

It's amazing that you love so much puzzling to search it so much. I never seen that before.

[@mxnjones]

This artwork would make such a cool octagon tablecloth, quilt, or bedspread!

[@matthewpaulcrouse3785]

Octagon! This was a great find! Nice puzzling, Karen!!

[@staceysarasin8018]

So happy for you! I was holding my breath until the last piece was put in place!! Great finds. Looking forward to see the other ones solved. Love the octagon!

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I really enjoy this kind of design because it plays tricks on my eyes but not in the way where my eyes hurt. I also love the colors.

[@musia1861]

I kind of remember seeing Ambiguous Corolla in a NYC gallery back in the day. Love that Op Art !

[@simplyamazing11]

I wish I had this Octagon puzzle! So beautiful! ❤

[@revkgh]

Loved watching you solve this OCTAGON puzzle. I am going to have to purchase a puzzle table with a cover so I can resume solving puzzles. It is just too hard to do with inquisitive kitkats! Love your 💗💓💗 of puzzles!

[@andrewsasala6841]

Such a beautiful puzzle to see put together, same for the one you posted on your patreon which I just signed up for a couple days ago, I’m happy you are having fun with these vintage puzzles!

[@evamaynard3021]

I love watching you do puzzlez!!!

[@lukesmithkaz]

Hey Karen! I used to love your DIY videos. Have you ever thought about doing a DIY video on here with ideas to fix up/reinforce an old or ripped puzzle box, or even make one of your own? Would love to see it! Keep puzzling!

[@juno5756]

this is probably my favorite video of yours that i've watched so far :D your excitement for the puzzle is contagious, and it was nice to see you go at a relaxed pace and have fun with it!

[@marilynndavis2513]

What a beautiful octagon puzzle! 😊 Thanks for letting us watch you put it together. ❤

[@kathiegemmell7319]

Wonderful filming on such a beautiful puzzle!

[@AshLamAllstar]

That octagon puzzle is amazing. So glad you own it now, and I'm sure the previous owner would be proud!

[@ktrmeadow]

Just perfect puzzling. Gorgeous graphics and the music in the edit is very soothing. Fantastic octagon!

[@C-Iris]

This is a beautiful octagon puzzle!! The design and the colors are amazing 🤩

[@Sarahr98998]

Oh my gosh, this puzzle is from Enfield, CT! I grew up in Somers, CT which is literally the next town over.

[@KateMedland]

Bright, beautiful puzzle! Perfect music choices too. Really enjoyed this.

[@gracem7633]

I'm so excited to see some fun puzzle transitions near the end. I was watching some of your videos from years ago and I thought that was so magical.

[@AdwinLauYuTan]

I do wish that more of these fun-shaped puzzles were out in the market. I’d be hard-pressed to find a newly-released *octagon* puzzle today.

[@charlarp]

I luv all the different shapes and sizes of the pieces ❤😊

[@danacarlson6425]

Some of those octagon puzzles are really beautiful... might need to hunt a couple down!

[@lauraverducci6560]

Ciao Karen, scusami: sono italiana e non parlo molto bene l'inglese. Mi piacciono molto i tuoi video e adoro fare puzzle! Quando apro le scatole e trovo piccoli pezzi uniti, li lascio così perchè hanno ancora la carta dietro che li tiene assieme e mi dispiace separarli! Grazie per i tuoi sorrisi e la tua felicità! Buon divertimento! Hi Karen, sorry: I'm italian and I don't speak english very well. I like your videos too much and I like to do puzzles too. When I open the puzzle box and I find a little pieces with bonds, I cannot broke the paper on their back and so I leave them attached! Thanks for you smile and your happiness. Enjoy your puzzles! Sorry to everyone for my wrong english! Bye bye! Laura

[@KarenPuzzles]

Your English is great! Thank you for your nice comment!

[@johnmay256]

Great video and amazing OCTAGON puzzle, love the artwork on this one. This video along with the other full estate sale one have been a super fun journey to watch Karen, great stuff 🙂

[@taylorharvey3980]

I love your shirt! Everytime I see you post I feel so safe and happy!