Which Brands Did it Best?? // Ten 300 Piece Puzzles Compared!

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The Casual Puzzler

The Casual Puzzler

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@cardma7356
@cardma7356 7 ай бұрын
Great video. We have lots of 300 piece puzzles. My husband prefers them and I like them for a break after a really hard puzzle.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@aaoen
@aaoen 7 ай бұрын
Great video! I agree with Blanc, Ravensburger, WT MTN and I do enjoy Roseart-Crazyart-Kodak (especially the Puzzle Collector line and Vivids! Also, Eurographics 500 are a great size. All of these are definitely a wonderful choice for those times when you need a quick fix! 🤣🤣
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Love Eurographics 500 Pieces!!! Just realized I didn't have one in this group but they are another good one!
@PurrfectlyPuzzled
@PurrfectlyPuzzled 7 ай бұрын
I really enjoy doing the smaller piece count puzzles, especially the larger piece size. They make me feel like a puzzling genius and are a nice break after doing larger piece counts. Ravensburger is my favorite in smaller piece counts but I also enjoy Buffalo, Bits and Pieces, Masterpieces and White Mountain. Great video. Enjoyed it as usual.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
So many good ones!
@sailorssmallfarm1867
@sailorssmallfarm1867 7 ай бұрын
Your voice sounds better - finally kicked that bug! Great reviews. I have until recently been pretty firmly in the 1000 pc camp, but realized (thanks to social media) that the smaller piece counts, like 300 and 500 mean I can try more challenging images without feeling overwhelmed. I feel, too, that the puzzle brands have woken up to the fact that adult puzzlers like these sizes and the images are less childish nowadays. And lastly, sometimes 300 pc is just right for when I'm doing a puzzle for therapeutic purposes - I'm in a funk or whatever. That satisfying feeling of starting and finishing in one sitting!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Yes!! I'm finally feeling much better!! 300 piece puzzles are so satisfying.
@kathleensmith
@kathleensmith 7 ай бұрын
I do have a lot of 1000 piece puzzles, but I do like doing smaller piece count puzzles; mainly as a stress relief. I really like the puzzle with the owls. It’s so cute! I need to get that one next week. Great video
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@LJG7654
@LJG7654 7 ай бұрын
I love White Mountain puzzles. I tend to get their 1000 piece collage puzzles and have collected quite a few of them. Really good customer service too if needed. That gnome set just ended up in my cart. Love gnomes and will have to get that set at some point. Thanks for sharing!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
The Gnomes are so fun!
@LJG7654
@LJG7654 7 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler They are!
@kellyweston2136
@kellyweston2136 Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. You present the puzzles well and are very informative. It would be helpful to me to see a few pieces of the puzzle on a plain background. This would be helpful information as puzzle shapes vary. Thank you!
@puzzlepiece9509
@puzzlepiece9509 7 ай бұрын
I quite often do 300 pieces or less as a break from doing the larger count jigsaws. Loved the Night Owl Hoot as it is one I did myself recently. Bits & Pieces is another brand I've done quite a bit of and usually their smaller count puzzles. I like their quirky shapes.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Me too!!
@kathylynn1375
@kathylynn1375 7 ай бұрын
I do enjoy your channel, your content and your personality.....I also do a lot of 300-500 piece count .... and enjoy Ravensburger , the Owl image was gorgeous... lots of great images and good brands...... this was a good video for beginners and experienced puzzlers... sharing different brands... I enjoyed your interview you did with artist.... you didn't talk quite as fast.... I have to slow the speed down for every video.... I still haven't caught the name of the smaller Ravensburger line..... I will google it.... thanks for sharing the info.......
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
I've always been a fast talker and actually watch KZbin on 2x speed. The Puzzle Moments line from Amazon I have linked in the description box.
@hotdesertmopars
@hotdesertmopars 6 ай бұрын
I found a Ravensburger Puzzle Moment Flowers in New York at a thrift shop. I was so intrigued by the normal sized pieces. Thanks for the info on them.
@joachimgoethe7864
@joachimgoethe7864 20 күн бұрын
I've been a dissectoligist for 50 years. (Someone who loves jigsaw puzzles) and in my experience, Ravensburger are the best puzzles out there. I've tried several brands, and that brand is the best!
@Niki1968-s2f
@Niki1968-s2f 11 күн бұрын
I noticed too that certain brands have changed over time as far as quality. The Springbok puzzles I have from the 60’s are better quality to me than the newer ones.
@joachimgoethe7864
@joachimgoethe7864 11 күн бұрын
@TurquoiseRhino Buffalo games was a good brand for years. Then the company was bought by Indians and now quality control is zero. Buy five brand new factory sealed puzzles from them and you can be sure one and probably more are missing pieces. I loved puzzles depicting Charles Wsacki art. Buffalo games bought the rights to images of all his art, so no other puzzle manufacturers can use them. But time after time their puzzles are missing 2, 3, 4 pieces from 1000 piece puzzles. I stopped buying them.
@nicolee1395
@nicolee1395 7 ай бұрын
Hi. I enjoy 300 piece puzzles, as they are quick and easy. I am now doing Ravensburger 500 piece "Dream Library." Great puzzle.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! I just bought that one a couple months ago!
@fangirlhello_emblems8894
@fangirlhello_emblems8894 6 ай бұрын
I have a puzzle from MasterPieces that is 400 pieces, I think the line is Family Hour, and it has small, medium, and large pieces, just like the cobble hill puzzle!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Oh I have one on my wishlist!
@victoriapaine8831
@victoriapaine8831 7 ай бұрын
I have been doing the ceaco 300 by Tracy Flickenger. So far the piece quality has been very good! Smooth fit and firm hold. I love her images!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@brendad3570
@brendad3570 4 ай бұрын
I like her images too.
@teamjesus1178
@teamjesus1178 3 ай бұрын
Great Video. As a new puzzler I really enjoyed you breaking down the different vendors.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jw3095
@jw3095 7 ай бұрын
I'm recently really into puzzling and trying to get my hand on all kinds of brands. This is the perfect video for me 🥹🥹 Thank you 🙌🙌
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@aurelysravenclaw6506
@aurelysravenclaw6506 5 ай бұрын
I love the Ravensburger owl’s one (immediately checked if I could order it xD) but it seems I cannot get it in Switzerland. I only see the XXL ones with more childish designs (which for some fandom I like but still this design is gorgeous)
@bitsandpiecesweb
@bitsandpiecesweb 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked our summer gnome puzzle! :)
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
I love it!
@puzzlesbypam2442
@puzzlesbypam2442 6 ай бұрын
I love doing 300 piece counts once in a while. Makes me feel accomplished! 😆
@puzzlesandwiches13
@puzzlesandwiches13 25 күн бұрын
I really like the family-style puzzle with different-sized pieces; I want to do it with my Grandma as she struggles with regular pieces as they take her ages.
@1meuba
@1meuba 6 ай бұрын
I love doing the smaller piece counts. It feels way less overwhelming. Great video and good information! Want to look into the blanc line for sure.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pjfreeman4789
@pjfreeman4789 Ай бұрын
What are those white boards you have the puzzles on? Thanks.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler Ай бұрын
Foam board. This size is perfect for most 1000 piece puzzles & I've had the same set for four years and they still look pretty decent. amzn.to/3OMbDcP
@Lyntintin1
@Lyntintin1 7 ай бұрын
Great video! Nice to hear that the Bits N Pieces multi pack are still a good quality. I've done a white mountain multi pack and while I love white mountain, I did NOT enjoy their multi pack! It's as if they send them all to the same manufacturer for printing/cutting. I enjoy a good 300pc puzzle so this was an interesting video for me
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Yes! I was glad to see it was still a good puzzle!
@randee719
@randee719 7 ай бұрын
300 piece puzzles are great!! Like a quick snack!!!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Totally!
@pilotrtc
@pilotrtc 6 ай бұрын
This is the first video of yours that I watched and you are a beautiful speaker. Thank you for using the correct word "lie" when describing how the pieces configure themselves when put together on a flat surface. What struck me at the beginning of the video is you sharing you have RA. I'm so sorry about that. I've learned recently here on KZbin that RA is an inflammation disease. I learned there's an inflammation reducing diet that helps with the pain. I encourage you to search for it. #phd
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I do go to a dietician but it’s much more complicated than just changing my diet as it’s an autoimmune disease.
@pilotrtc
@pilotrtc 6 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler Oh! Thank you for correcting me. I wish you well and hope that you find permanent relief. #phd Dr. Ken Berry
@stacyssassystyles
@stacyssassystyles 7 ай бұрын
I really enjoy the family style puzzles!!! Masterpieces is such a great brand- partly because it's SOOOOO easy to come by and good prices.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
I love your puzzles
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler you welcome
@earthbybike
@earthbybike 26 күн бұрын
Love your channel! Sorry to hear of your RA flare ups. Getting rid of processed foods and all dairy will keep the flare ups at bay. Thank you for the review of 300 piece puzzles.
@Niki1968-s2f
@Niki1968-s2f 11 күн бұрын
Wheat is another thing that causes inflammation. Going gluten free has helped me.
@suzanneyester7000
@suzanneyester7000 3 ай бұрын
Great video! I;m a long time puzzler, but just started getting interested in speed puzzling. Do you normally use some sort of sorting trays or foam core when you're practicing at home? And is there any rules in the competitions about using sorting trays/foam core?
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 3 ай бұрын
I don't use sorting trays during competition unless its a 1000 piece puzzle. I feel like it takes more time going through them and not many people use them if its a 500 pieces. It also depends on the competition on size and if they are allowed, so I'd check the rules.
@suzanneyester7000
@suzanneyester7000 3 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler Thanks Emily for getting back to me. This is all so new and all this info is great and a big help in getting familiar with it all!
@XanderPearl
@XanderPearl 4 ай бұрын
Sad to say colorcraft went out of business. They are my favs. But I really appreciate your review:)
@patriciajaynebavas7118
@patriciajaynebavas7118 7 ай бұрын
Love that Ravensburger owl image.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
So fun!
@sarahhofstetter-hi3cg
@sarahhofstetter-hi3cg 7 ай бұрын
I love to do puzzles. Just curious have u ever done the brands ingooood & cross & glory
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
I have a Cross & Glory but havent done it yet. Haven't done the other brand either. :(
@hopefletcher7420
@hopefletcher7420 6 ай бұрын
Hi from Southern California. I've done puzzles since I was young, ut went a little crazy during Covid. I couldn't even tell you how many I now own but it's probably close to 100. I do like to do them again so I put a post-it on the box with the month and year(s) it was do e. Some I've now done three times. I do cheat a little. When I take it apart after the first time I put all the border pieces in a baggy so I don't have to find them again. My favorite is Charles Wysocki as I like Americana themes and the fact it always includes a poster. I use an old Typing Stand to hold the poster upright.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Love Charles Wysocki!
@paisley9782
@paisley9782 5 ай бұрын
I don't consider bagging the edge pieces cheating at all - i do the same thing because to be honest, i love puzzling but get zero pleasure from sorting the pieces before starting. A lot of people enjoy that part but not me, lol
@lesleystewart214
@lesleystewart214 7 ай бұрын
That was really interesting, thanks 😊
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@njchenault
@njchenault 2 ай бұрын
I like a quick 300 piece puzzle, for many of reasons mentioned. Also good for speed runs. Re-Marks, Peacock are my favorite 300 piece images
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 2 ай бұрын
Nice! I'll have to look at that one.
@loispa
@loispa 6 ай бұрын
Are there different terms for two-in-two-out puzzle pieces versus pieces like the Ravensburger and Buffalo pieces? People seem to be using 'ribbon cut' for both types of pieces. This would be useful information, especially for new brands. I just don't enjoy two-in-two-out shape pieces for 1,000-piece puzzles. I loved the video and the great variety of brands and images.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
I use ribbon cut as to say all the pieces are in a straight line. It was cut on a grid so all the piece sizes are the same even though there are different shapes. two/two are just the style of piece shape but can also be ribbon cut. At least that's what I've gathered.
@danish_puzzler
@danish_puzzler 7 ай бұрын
I love 300pc as well. I have a bunch!! Brands to look for that make some 300s are Eurographics, JaCaRou, Grafika and SunsOut.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Oooo all good ones too!! Just didn't have any on hand!
@patemmack7205
@patemmack7205 7 ай бұрын
This is very helpful. I do not like the ribbon cut puzzles. I love Ravensburger, Springbok and also the family style puzzles with areas of larger pieces.
@carolwildey4897
@carolwildey4897 6 ай бұрын
Hi! Emilee! Just subscribed to your channel. I love doing artists puzzles. 3-500 pieces matte if possible. I have a question: what is the puzzle that sits on your shelf under the citrus puzzle that has a lot of peachy colors and has houses or a village. I would love that one but do not know the brand. It kinda looks like a Village brand. Would you mind giving the brand name ????
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure which puzzle you are referring to..was it in this video?
@carolwildey4897
@carolwildey4897 6 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler Hi Emilee! I was watching the January’s Puzzle roundup and the puzzle I am referring to is on your shelf directly behind your right shoulder and below the citrus puzzle off to your right as you are as we are watching you! It is mallet in size than your citrus puzzle also your citrus one has a little picture in front of it. Thank you. Love your content and personality 🥰
@carolwildey4897
@carolwildey4897 6 ай бұрын
Sorry ! It is smaller in size
@JxT1957
@JxT1957 5 ай бұрын
I'm a beginner at jigsaw puzzles and just finished a couple of 500s. I'm always worried that there might be a missing piece or pieces while I'm putting them together and I would have done all that work for nothing. It takes me days to finish a puzzle. I read some reviews of people buying new puzzles with missing pieces. How common is it to buy a new puzzle with missing pieces.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 5 ай бұрын
It's only happened to me a couple of times and it's always been with a brand I wasn't too familiar with or was a bit newer. 99% of the time though I've had no issues. I also know there are a brands that will send you the missing piece, even if it wasn't new. For example Antelope has a whole bunch of extra puzzles they keep for this very example. Say you bought the puzzle and over time you lost a piece, there's a form you fill out and they will mail you the duplicate.
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
Love this video
@stacyssassystyles
@stacyssassystyles 7 ай бұрын
Bits and pieces is always soooo fun for me!!
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
These gnomes were adorable!
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
I like the large pieces
@nayanchitthi
@nayanchitthi 2 ай бұрын
Nice Video
@LeslieThePuzzleNerd
@LeslieThePuzzleNerd 6 ай бұрын
I don't mind the 300 piece puzzles, sometimes that is the only size a particular image is available in. They do go fast and I don't typically do puzzles more than once si I sometimes consider the cost versus reward. I'll usually pick up some when there's a sale. I'm not married to any particular brand. I don't have a problem with Ceaco, I enjoy their puzzles and they're a good price. I also don't get the obsession with Ravensburger. I've done them and they're nice for the most part but I guess I was expecting something more the way every raves about them. There was a fair amount of puzzle dust and they didn't always lie flat. When it comes to brands I guess it's to each their own. 🙂
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
Also each puzzle tends to vary within a particular brand. Some Ceaco puzzles I've loved and other have really missed the mark. For me, Ravensburger tends to be pretty consistent and dust doesn't bother me too much.
@tanyamcmillian6296
@tanyamcmillian6296 Ай бұрын
May I ask what the name of the puzzle is behind you I am obsessed. Sorry your cat puzzle not this one.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler Ай бұрын
Which one? There's at least six behind me.
@Jessireadsalot
@Jessireadsalot Ай бұрын
I love 300 piece puzzles because I can get them done quickly, my back doesn't hurt, and my young kids don't steal pieces if I have to leave it out.
@moonstar4292
@moonstar4292 5 ай бұрын
Ravensburger used to be high quality BUT a just did 2 of them and there is so much bits and dust in the box they are very messy, they don't have image inserts which makes it super hard to see and worst of all their were BUGS in both puzzles. Brand new puzzles, sealed bags purchased from 2 different places - tiny brown bugs. I have never had that with any other puzzles. No more Ravensburger for me
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 5 ай бұрын
Weird!! I've done at least 100 from them and have not had many issues. Except they do have A LOT of puzzle dust - but that doesn't bother me too much I usually just sweep it away or use a little vacuum to pick it up.
@nigelfern8877
@nigelfern8877 23 күн бұрын
Hi.this.one.wood.look.good.in.a.fram.fan.new.x
@alexascartier617
@alexascartier617 6 ай бұрын
I like your videos so far but the other I saw so far said you are not someone that re does puzzles so I could relate to that this one says different
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
My 300 piece puzzles are my only exception. My 500-1000 pieces I VERY seldom do more than once and often pass along to someone’s else.
@JulioWY
@JulioWY 6 ай бұрын
I keep all my puzzles unless they have too many false fits….
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 6 ай бұрын
I don't think I'd have enough room!
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
Hello Emily
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Hey there!
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler hello 👋 Emily glad you said hello when you went live I said hello to you several times times and you didn’t said nothing back your are my inspiration I love to see you puzzle it made me happy when you spoke to me.
@thecasualpuzzler
@thecasualpuzzler 7 ай бұрын
Hey sorry I missed you a few times! The chats come in very strange on my end and often come in as a giant clump or are delayed quite a bit.
@achild4363
@achild4363 7 ай бұрын
@@thecasualpuzzler okay I’m glad you replied back to clarify with me I l love watching your lives and you inspire me as a puzzler myself. You are awesome
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