Toe-Mato Basil | 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults

Loved it- just the right amount of challenge and great quality!

What a fun puzzle! The only thing that I would suggest is a better box and take off the Amazon ad on the enclosed picture.

One callout as seen in the picture it was missing 1 puzzle piece but I think that was more likely me instead of the box.The main reason I deducted 1 star was because this was the style of puzzle with white, plastic, brittle, and pointy: Usually but not always there are letters on the back of the piece to make it easier to find if you're stuck. I think that might be the standard style for puzzles from East Asia but the almost sharp corners I find more annoying and sometimes they're quite stiff to fit into place.The picture was clever and it made it easy (almost TOO easy!) to see the different colors and textures broken into different regions to speed things along. This one only took me 1/2 of 1 week (note: I have done 100s of puzzles in my life!). So overall still solid even with a couple minor gripes.

This is not a puzzle for the queasy or faint of heart. As you can see in the image, "Toemato Soup" includes some extra meaty bits that might not be appropriate for all audiences. If you're a little twisted, though, it's an unusual image that breaks the monotony of beaches, mountains, or other usual puzzles.I was able to build the puzzle in roughly a day, it came together quickly and easily. The pieces are sturdy, interlocking and clear to read. The color variation made for quick and easy separation for focused construction. I was surprised how fast it assembled!The manufacturer warns that this puzzle may cause frustration. In part, they were right. Building the puzzle was easy, but the packaging will bother the puzzle enthusiast. The pieces ship in a resealable bag, which is a nice touch, and comes with a large picture for reference, but a box that opens with a flap means you can't use box and lid to rummage through the pieces as you go. Be sure you have a large bowl or a puzzle table to sort your pieces. Slightly frustrating, but otherwise the silly image is well worth the effort to assemble and enjoy.

AI puzzles are a doubled-edged sword. Great options of images, but not the best quality of images. It almost made it too easy, following some imperfections in coloring and shape outlines. That being said, it was an enjoyable experience!