“The Rolls Royce of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles” -Smithsonian Magazine, 1990
James C. Christensen invites you into a world just a tad left of reality, where scholars float, fish wear hats, and imagination leads the way. Inspired by myths and fables, his richly detailed scenes brim with curious characters and hidden meaning. These James C. Christensen puzzles transform his whimsical vision into tactile adventures—each one a playful journey into the fantastic that gently reminds us that Believing is Seeing. A celebrated illustrator and storyteller, Christensen’s art sparks wonder, laughter, and a sense that magic might just be real after all.
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Requires extra concentration |
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Requires extra concentration & patience |
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Requires extra concentration, patience & aspirin |
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Requires extra concentration, patience, aspirin & Valium |
| Tricks | |
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Hors d'oeuvres-taste Stave shenanigans. |
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Faint of heart? This may be your limit? |
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Be prepared to do battle. |
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If they made Pepto Bismol for the brain, this is when you would need it. |
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What part of 'impossible' don't you understand? |
| Tormentors | |
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You’re feeling like a genius! |
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You start to strain your brain! |
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Frustration creeps in! |
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The real agony begins! |
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Hair pulling, expletives, and screaming ensue! Get the POINT?! |
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If you haven't gotten the POINT yet... ☠️ |
| Troublemakers | |
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Holy Smokes! You did it! |
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You feel feverish as your temperature begins to rise. |
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Requires you to loosen your collar and let out some steam. |
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Be prepared for an eruption, you might as well throw yourself into an inferno! |
| Treats | |
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Good for your heart. |
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Gets your heart racing. |
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Your heart might skip a beat. |
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Time to monitor your heart rate. |