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Galison is a New York based publishing company that has been around since 1979 with a goal to bring art into every day life. They are doing it!
Puzzles are just one of the many thoughtful products carried by Galison and it is the one we’ll be chatting about. I’ve done several Galison puzzles which you’ll see below. My main focus is on the Cut Flower Garden double sided 500 piece puzzle. Let’s kick it!
Are Galison Puzzles right for you?
In this article I’ll review the features and benefits of Galison Puzzles.
Galison Jigsaw Puzzles Images & Themes
Image Quality and Resolution
The Heirloom Apples puzzle is said to have a matte finish, but as you can see the photo below it is quite reflective in certain lighting.
Galison Jigsaw Puzzle Theme Variety and Originality
Galison’s collection spans a wide range, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the popular themes:
- Classic art
- Modern art
- Pop culture
- Flora and fauna
- Landscapes
- Underwater worlds
- Food and drink
- Travel
- Hobbies
- Holiday and Seasonal
In addition to traditional jigsaw puzzles, Galison offers specialty puzzles in the following categories:
- Foil
- Greeting Card Puzzles
- Mini Puzzles
- Panoramic Puzzles
- Shaped Puzzles
- Wooden Puzzles
Just The Deets For Galison Puzzles
Inside The Box:
- Piece Cut: Grid
- Piece Fit: Snug
- False Fits: Possible
- Piece Gauge: 2.0 mm
- Puzzle Finish: Matte & Gloss
- Reference Poster: Yes
- Dust Level: Low
Outside The Box:
- Box Quality: Sturdy Cardboard
- Box Size 500 Piece: 8.5″ x 11.5″ x 1.5″
- Finished Puzzle Size 1000 Piece: 24″ x 18″
- Made in China
Puzzles Sizes and Piece Count Breakdown
Galison Jigsaw Puzzles For Kids
While they don’t specifically categorize their kids puzzles, you’ll find child age appropriate puzzles in the following piece counts under the MudPuppy label:
- 16 pieces – 8 two piece puzzles
- 48 pieces – Scratch n’ Sniff shaped puzzle
Galison Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
Galison offers a wide variety of puzzle themes for adults, with something to suit almost every interest in the following piece counts:
- 100
- 300
- 500
- 750
- 1000
- 1500
- 2000
Galison Jigsaw Puzzle Materials and Cut Style
Cut Style
Galison puzzles are ribbon cut which means the puzzle pieces form a grid. As you can see from the pictures below, the pieces are quite similar. Many times ribbon cut puzzles will give you false fits, which adds to the challenge.
Materials
Galison uses 90% recycled material and their puzzles are printed with non-toxic inks.
Benefits of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
There are so many benefits to doing jigsaw puzzles. They’re great for keeping your brain sharp. I use them for concentration, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
In addition to those skills, they help teach pattern recognition, shape sorting, color recognition, problem solving, and even patience.
Jen Recommends
Galison puts out a quality puzzle with sturdy feeling pieces, low dust, and unique artwork.
Their packaging is above average and I find the majority of the boxes to be square which is great for storage, especially if you’re a collector.
I heartily recommend you do at least one Galison puzzle. Their catalog is unique and eclectic. The manufacturing is actually a higher quality than others I’ve seen coming out of China, so that’s a bonus.
Check them out, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
Explore the selection of Galison puzzles on Amazon by clicking below.
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