Official Puzzle Club selected Jigsaws

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Welcome to our 90th Newsletter. Lots more new products for you from
Gibsons Range. As is usual this time of year, all new products from Gibsons
catalogue and those featured in the newsletter are available, but may take a
little longer to dispatch. We would love to hear your comments on subjects
that you would like us to cover in our newsletters. Feedback is very important
to us (even the negatives)
READ ABOUT
Gibso ns 2013 prod ucts
and innov ation s
Read ers’ Lette rs & Jigs Corne r
VIP Mem bersh ip offer
THE OFFICIAL
UK PUZZLE CLUB
Previ ews & More
Winn ing Ways
Official Puzzle Club selected Jigsaws
GIBSONS 2013
Just like choosing a work of art to display in pride of place on the wall,
jigsaw puzzles are incredibly personal and everyone has a favourite.
Gibsons creates over 50 new jigsaw puzzles every year and their
2013 collection is better than ever with highlights including the new
puzzle board, mini gift puzzles as well as new puzzle artists including
Steve Skelton, Colin Thompson and Lawrie Taylor.
Anyone investing hours of precious time piecing together their
favourite jigsaw puzzle will probably have experienced that pang
of anxiety at the thought of someone disturbing the pieces the
minute their backs are turned. Gibsons has created the perfect
solution with its brand new Puzzle Board which guarantees to
protect your jigsaw puzzle and provide a safe and stable work
surface for as long it takes to complete your masterpiece.
The large light-weight Puzzle Board, which is suitable for puzzles
up to 1000 pieces, is extremely strong but incredibly light and
easy to carry and store. The non-slip surface has a raised edge to
prevent lost pieces, so when you finish your puzzling session you
can simply store the whole board safely away, underneath a chair
or on top of a cupboard ready to bring out on the next occasion.
The Puzzle Board is an essential accessory for jigsaw puzzle fans
and along with a favourite themed jigsaw puzzle, the ideal gift for
everyone both young and old.
one of the prettiest villages in England.
Jigsaw puzzles are without doubt a great activity to stimulate
the brain, as well as providing on-going entertainment. However,
many overlook the incredible social and interactive aspects
of participating in the joint ‘venture’ of a jigsaw, which can be
enjoyed by the whole family regardless of age or ability. Jigsaw
puzzles are not just a solitary hobby, although for many they are
wonderfully therapeutic renowned for filling a few lonely hours.
As a team pursuit they are packed with fun which can lasts for
weeks at a time and can be dipped into over and over again. For
many families, the jigsaw puzzle provides a gathering point where
everyone can participate to help find the pieces and build a work
of art together. There are literally hundreds of Gibsons jigsaw
puzzles to choose, from scenic views and nostalgia, to favourite
hobbies and pets; but the biggest challenge with joint puzzling is
reaching a unanimous decision as to which picture to tackle next.
However once the box is opened and the pieces spread before
them, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy spending quality time
sharing an activity with the ones they love.
G9000 The Puzzle Board £25.00
(73cm x 51cm)
Big isn’t necessarily always best and Gibsons fabulous new range
of Mini Puzzles are the proof in the pudding that sometimes the
very best things come in small boxes. There are four gorgeous
scenes to choose from and each tiny puzzle has just 210 pieces,
all made from top quality 100% recycled cardboard. Best of all,
each puzzle can be completed on a tray inside the deluxe, linenfinished box in which it comes.
Gibsons Mini Puzzles are the perfect gift for everyone – not just
puzzle fans – with a theme to appeal to all. For example, Dawn
Chorus depicts some of our favourite British birds while Castle
Combe pieces together a scene from what has been described as
G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus 210 pc £9.50
READERS LETTERS
Being an avid Wasgij collector, I was surprised and
a little bemused to see that Ravensburger have
brought out a new range with a similar theme, but
very different concept… How I enjoyed No. 1 and
No.2! Will there be any more and will you be starting
a collectors club as with the Wasgijs? I really enjoyed
‘the guessing game’ – the quality and cut and
amusing images. If you are thinking of producing
more and having a collectors club can I enrol?
Madelaine Lane-Scunthorpe
We have passed on your comments to Ravensburger who were
really pleased with the feedback and yes, they have confirmed
this will be on-going, with two brand new ‘WHAT IFS’ to be
introduced in the Autumn. We have placed you top of the list
for the pending collectors club which we will be introducing
in the Autumn and are delighted you’ve enjoyed your first
editions of this fun concept.Many thanks for your feedback
Two more great Poems from your fellow members
Although not chosen for our jigsaw prize, I
thought you’d enjoy reading them
I love my jigsaw puzzles-I do them every day
I get withdrawal symptoms every time I go away
1000s are my favourite - not to small and not too big
When I finally complete one I get up and do a Jig
Thomas Kinkades are beautiful - The famous painter
of light
I also enjoy the Wasgijs- Very hard to get them right
I’m pleased I’m in the Puzzle Club –to get all the
jigsaws new
Helpful & friendly people, with offers & latest review
Eileen Bradshaw - Southsea
Doing a Jigsaw-Puzzling passes time, keeps fingers
supple and challenges the brain
Choose an interesting picture - not too much
sea or sky
500 pieces or a thousand-that’s the one to buy
Sort the pieces into colours-choose a place to start
Don’t do the outside first-Do a colourful part
Once the puzzle is completed show to family
and friends
Break up carefully, into a bag and seal the box at
both ends
Take to a charity shop and start the process again
Jackie Ariffin - Bristol
WINNING WAYS
JIG’S CORNER
I can’t believe the big white chief! When scanning
this newsletter copy I was amazed to find we are
already publishing the Christmas limited editions
which will be due out in July. Oh well! I suppose
there are only 9 months to go…
2013 Jig fests
“The fifth Abbots Langley Jig fest will be on
Saturday April 20th from 10am - 5pm. It will be
at the Community Centre in the Manor House
Grounds, High Street, WD50AP. It’ll be even bigger
and better this year with the usual range of good
quality makes, artists, and types etc., including a
good range of children’s puzzles. Admission is £1
and includes your first coffee or tea. Accompanied
children come in free. Proceeds this year will be
divided between the Community Centre and two
local Charities (Abbots Langley Orchestra and
Demand). Come and enjoy the spectacle of
hundreds of puzzles laid out for inspection and
sale. You’ll also get a sight of the team desperately
working behind the scenes to replace puzzles as
they’re bought and keep everything on the move!”
COMING SOON
News of 1st Jig fest to be held in Newmarket,
Suffolk. Will give you details soon
We still have a limited amount of Downton
Abbey -2-1000 piece Jigsaws in stock, which
are due to be discontinued in the spring.
Unfortunately we are having to increase the
cost of postage to £4.50 due to the high costs
of sending out parcels. This will apply from
beginning March.
Next Day carrier will remain at £6.50
Have a wonderful ‘puzzling’ March
Jig
Thomas Kinkade 2013
selection
G6110 Gazebo of Prayer
1000pc TK £15.00
e
G6109 Rosebud Cottag
1000pc TK £15.00
G611
Caro
From Falcon/Jumbo
ISSUE 90
Did you spot the latest Colin Thompson
jigsaw in our previews?
Name this and any others you can recall and receive
a 1000 piece jigsaw if your answer is selected. Please
include your prize jigsaw selection with your entry and let
us have your answers by 31st March please.
FJ17310/17311-11 City Tour
1000pc/2000pc £14.00/£20.00
FJ11028 Camping Holidays 1000pc
£12.00
FJ1
New 210 piece mini
jigsaws from Gibsons
G2301 Mini Dawn Chorus
210 pc £9.50
Puzzle measures 170mm x 170mm
and can be completed inside the box
G2304 Mini Castle Combe
- 210pc £9.50
Just a sample of the
new jigsaws available
Check the catalogue for more
500 pc /636pc &1000pc jigsaw
G5019 Polperro &
Mevagissey
2 x 500pc £14.00
G5018 Rag & Bone
4 x 500pc £20.00
G4019 Butterflies & Blooms - 636pc £11.00
Chutney
G6114 Cheese &
0
4.0
£1
1000pc
G4020 A Meeting of Minds-636pc £11.00
G6118 Kitchen Clutter - 1000pc
(Colin Thomson) £14.00
Collector’s editions
11 Victorian Christmas
ol-1000pc TK £15.00
G6119 Pasty and a Pint
1000pc £14.00
G6112 Keeping a Low
Profile 1000pc £14.00
G6120 Kitty’s Vintage - 1000pc
(Linda Jane Smith) £14.00
G5021 Kinkade 4 x 500pc
(Everetts Cottage,Garden of
Prayer, Light of Peace,
St Nicholas Circle) £22.00
G6113 The Market Store
1000pc £14.00
G6122 Heart of Engla
nd
1000pc £14.00
Much more
selection in
the
Gibsons C
atalogue.
All availab
le, but ple
ase
allow extr
a time
for delivery
.
G5020 Cobblestone
Village & Village
Christmas-2 x 500
Kinkade £15.00
CHRISTMAS 2013 RESERVES (Delivery expected July 2012
Reserve now and we will despatch when available. Both
)
1000 piece
G2013 Gibsons LE - Breaking
up for Christmas £15.00
R2013 Ravensburger LE-The Santa
Express (will publish coloured
image in May Newsletter £14.00
11027 Steam Express 1000pc £12.00
Look out for some great new Jigsaws from Heye in next month’s newsletter
OFFICIAL PUZZLE CLUB
SELECTED JIGSAWS
Remember that trip to the local
grocery store, where you could order
in proper money! G6123 - A Quarter
of… is a reminder of those nostalgic
days -1000 piece Jigsaw available
at £14.00
G7035 - World in a Hurry by Artist
Steve Skelton. One of two images
by this artist- Colourful and full of
smiles. 1000pc available at £14.00
G7034 -1980s Shopping Basket
Latest edition to the successful
Shopping Basket jigsaws from the
Robert Opie Collection - 1000 piece
Jigsaw available at £14.00
To order A Quarter of… and/or World in a Hurry and/or 1980s Shopping Basket or any of the other products featured in this
issue complete the Order form below and send with your remittance payable to: The Official UK Puzzle Club The Official UK Puzzle
Club, PO Box 3351, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2WE. (If you don’t want to spoil your newsletter, simply put your request on paper)
Code No/Description
Price
G6123
A Quarter of…1000pc
14.00
G7035
World in a Hurry-1000pc
14.00
G7034
1980s Shopping Basket-1000pc
14.00
G2301
Mini Dawn Chorus-210 pc
9.50
G2302
Mini I Love the Country-210pc
9.50
G2300
Mini Granddad’s Workshop-210pc
9.50
G2304
Mini Castle Combe-210pc
9.50
G5018
Rag & Bone - 4 x 500
20.00
G5019
Polperro & Mevagissey-2 x 500pc
14.00
G4019
Butterflies & Blooms-636pc
11.00
G4020
A Meeting of Minds-636pc
11.00
G6112
Keeping a Low Profile-1000pc
14.00
G6113
The Market Store-1000pc
14.00
G6114
Cheese & Chutney-1000pc
14.00
G6118
Kitchen Clutter-1000pc (Colin Thomson)
14.00
G6119
Pasty and a Pint-1000pc
14.00
G6120
Kitty’s Vintage-1000pc (Linda Jane Smith)
14.00
G6122
Heart of England-1000pc
14.00
G6109
Rosebud Cottage-1000pc TK
15.00
G6110
Gazebo of Prayer-1000pc TK
15.00
G6111
Victorian Christmas Carol-1000pc TK
15.00
G5020
Cobblestone Village & Village Christmas-2 x 500
15.00
G5021
Kinkade 4 x 500pc (Everett’s Cottage...)
22.00
G2013
Gibson LE- Breaking up for Christmas-1000pc
reserve
R2013
Ravensburger LE- Santa Express-1000pc
reserve
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