For those that do not know, I loved that you explained to the audience the concept of a false fit. No one has done it so detailed and with examples as you have, good job! Also, try tearing the cellophane by twisting your hands on the box. Unlike the Anatolian you did (and I am currently building one), I love that the Trefl pieces have that woven look/feel to them. I was disappointed that the Anatolian had that on the box but not on the pieces. To me, a good company should reflect the image both on the box and on the pieces, unless the puzzle has a twist.
Thank you! That one that I showed was the perfect example. I was thinking I had a missing piece for a while until I realised it’s because I had that pink piece in the wrong place! The cellophane twist technique I have tried but not yet mastered. I will need to practice so I can become a pro! 😆 Yes, I agree. I do like when the box quality runs through to the pieces as well. It just gives it that quality feel. Also I prefer a woven finish like these Trefl ones so I was very happy about that. Thanks for watching and commenting Betty 😍
Good old Trefl... It's always interesting to see a review of a Trefl puzzle from someone outside of Poland (Trefl is a Polish brand) 🙂 Most people in Poland got used to the piece cut of Trefl and thus, the fact that pieces fit everywhere... I personally don't like it. Funny fact that even in their spiral series, where they created a different cut, Trefl has the same problem 🙈 Moreover, I think you pieced together an Art and Fable puzzle once, am I right? If yes then check the piece cut. It's the same... Art and Fable puzzles are being manufactured in Poland by Trefl... The quality of their puzzles is cool but the piece cut... well, that's Trefl piece cut 🙄 Art and Fable chose Trefl probably because once they released velvet touch puzzles. I've never had one, but I've heard about them... And that velvet surface is really cool 👍 Anyway, if you haven't tried them yet, I suggest you to check the other Polish puzzle brand - Castorland. Those puzzles are completely different and have a much better piece cut. Also, they have a feature that lots of puzzlers here, in Poland, grew to love: 1500 and 3000-piece puzzles have tiny puzzle pieces, like almost half the normal size. It may sound intimidating but it's really cool and if you piece together a 3k puzzle (which is smaller than 2k Ravensburger) it will look just outstanding 😉 Have fun on building the next section of the Wildlife puzzle! Can't wait to see it together with the other sections you've already finished 😊
Thanks for your comment! That’s so interesting to hear - I knew Trefl was Polish, but I didn’t know Castorland were. I will try a Castorland one of these days, I’ve heard their pieces are a little smaller, which must definitely help, size wise, on their larger puzzles. I’m looking forward to trying one. I have done an Art and Fable! Only the one, but I want to go back and check the cut now you have pointed that out! I didn’t really notice the uniformity of prong size on that one, but I must admit I was a little distracted by that lovely velvet touch, which really was the highlight of the puzzle for me - I loved the image too, but that velvet feel was just lovely 😍 I’m having loads of fun on Wildlife - this section is really flying together 😃
Trefl! Exciting! Here in Cyprus, Trefl is the main brand. Although the odd shop has Ravensburger, Clementoni, and Educa (oh, and Mindbogglers - hideously thin; never again!), our biggest island-wide toystore imports Trefl. And since it's the brand's back catalogue, they're all incredibly cheap - from 4 euros for 500 pieces to 6 euros for a 2000-piece Trefl. Needless to say, I've got the lot as they're a pleasant filler between my more expensive 'treat' brands! And, honestly, they're pretty good! :)
Yes, I did find it to be decent quality all round! They are also very reasonably priced here too - mine were on sale, so I got them for £6.50 each - a bargain for a 1k puzzle I think! I will definitely do another Trefl - maybe even check out some of their large piece counts 😊
in my country we have a trefl shop, I bought 2000 pieces today and I can say that for now I am very satisfied and they are more quality than clementoni puzzle
I like the quality of Trefl too. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle 😍. I am very interested in some of their large piece count puzzles! Clementoni is still my favourite brand 😊
Great video! I usually have trouble distinguishing between the orange/red/pink colours. I loved what you said about puzzles not only needing variety in piece shapes but also prong shapes. Totally agree! 💜🧩
Thanks Donnalouise! I don’t have a problem with reds/oranges and pinks, but purple does stump me sometimes - mostly it’s green for me though. Yes, the prong uniformity was really what meant I had the occasional false fit with this puzzle. Trefl do some large piece count puzzles too, I wonder if the pieces are the same in those puzzles or if the cut is a bit different…🤔 xx
I really enjoyed the brand too! The images are so vibrant and stunning. I’m not surprised you’ve repeated this one, it really is a fun, relaxing and beautiful puzzle to build 😍
Yes, I don’t really struggle with gradients. The green sections are often problematic for me as my eyes don’t pick up on the nuances as well with green, but even at that, I don’t have a problem with them much 🌈
I don’t think you are at all. I’ve spoken to a few people about this, some people struggle with other colours, but many struggle with green - I found the greens particularly challenging on the Cloudberries gradient puzzle too!
I just did a Janod puzzle and I have been told that the pieces are very similar / identical to Trefl pieces. Trefl have also got a new Prime range of puzzles including gradient ones that look lovely.
I agree! The colours are stunning and I could lift and move sections easily - I was relieved about that since I’ve done a few crumbly puzzles recently 😆
Happy Mother’s Day, Vicki! I know that is getting celebrated today in the UK. Wishing you blessings. I haven’t done a Trefl puzzle yet. I will look at their puzzle selection. You truly love the giant puzzles and I look forward to your progress on the massive 30k+ puzzle as you start the next section.
Thank you Carrie! I didn’t really make a thing of it since Mother’s Day is in May for many others 😊. I did have a lovely day though and got lots of nice gifts from my kids 😍. I would recommend a Trefl, they are so reasonably priced (at least they are over here) and decent quality too and I couldn’t fault the image quality 😃. I’m super excited about the 30k too, I’ve started the section now and I’m really enjoying it! Thanks for watching Carrie xx
Trefl is polish brand (my home country) and it runs for a long, long time. I remember doing their puzzles when I was a kid. I got my first one at age 6 and it was 600 pieces Little Mermaid - I still have it and it feels very nostalgic doing it back.
Yes, I have seen them many times in the local shops and always thought, Oh I must try that brand. Not sure why it’s taken me this long to finally get one, but I’m really glad I did! I thought the image quality was superb 😍
I love Trefl puzzles, and I think it might be the most popular brand here in Lithuania. What I've noticed with their piece shapes, is that you can have a bunch of smaller than usual and bigger than usual in the same jigsaw, and I actually enjoy that a lot. This particular puzzle has come across quite a lot in my shopping places, I definitely have my eye on it for the future. And yay for the wildlife, I missed seeing that one!
Yes! That is something I noticed as I was puzzling, some pieces seemed smaller, some average and some bigger - I did think that was a little different, which is good. I was afraid of some of the smaller ones getting bent, but mostly they were ok 😊. I really did love their image quality and, if you can get the gradient I would highly recommend - it was great fun to build 😍 Glad you are excited for Wildlife! I’m actually powering through this section - it’s the easiest I’ve done so far (which comes as a bit of a relief, if I’m honest! 😆)
What a coincidence, as I just started my second Trefl puzzle last night. I love their slightly smaller pieces! I do agree with your assessment on the prongs and false fit business.
My first impression was that they were small, but then others were more of a normal size. However the prongs were the same smaller size on all of them and I think that’s what was throwing me. Saying all that, I really did enjoy the puzzle and there weren’t many false fits, maybe 2 or 3. It makes me wonder what the pieces are like on their large piece count puzzles, whether they are the same or cut differently - false fits can be problematic on giant puzzles. I really hope you are enjoying your Trefl puzzle too! 😍
I just love that! Sliding that last piece into place! What great feeling. I’ve never done a gradient puzzle. I’ll have to checkout one. Once again a great video Vicky!
Thank you Ruth! Yes, the last piece slide is something I’m going to do more often as it is most satisfying 😍😃. I recommend trying at least one gradient, I find them really relaxing to do 😍 Thank you so much for watching Ruth - I really appreciate your steadfast support for the channel xx
There’s always couple of pieces with split ends in every Trefl puzzle I have, including Prime one. But I have never had misfits or any other issues with the picture and their puzzles are so enjoyable to put together 😊
Yes, it happens I know. There were only a small amount so I wasn’t too worried. Overall I thought the image and the puzzle were brilliant! I haven’t tried a Prime one, though a few people have mentioned it. I’ll have to look out for that 😃
My diabetic 8 year old cheered you on and gave you a standing ovation, like she always does, and then asked why can’t I be as good as you! This was after she counted her carbs and injected her own insulin!! You inspire her!
So you finally discovered the stick gradient puzzle. 😊 I enjoyed doing that one as I prefer gradients with interest as opposed to plain ones. Another one of that type you may like is a Clementoni ref. no. 39521, looks like crinkled paper. I've just received one by Gorgeous Games called Tartan. I shall be a while doing that one! 😊 I do like doing Trefl puzzles as the quality is reasonable and they have some decent images. I did one of their spiral jigsaws called Magical Places - Magic Bay.
I just completed the Ravensburger Flower Gradient puzzle. It was either the one that I just finished or the one that you were sharing in this video video! I look forward to watching you work on it and will also be doing it soon.
I think I remember you making a similar comment to this on my channel! I wanted to work this puzzle, but I chose a Ravensburger gradient instead, which was super easy. I will pull this one out very soon.
I agree 100% with your assessment - reasonable quality, decent images. It was thoroughly enjoyable! I want to try some Clementoni gradients too, they have the Colourbloom series don’t they? Those gradients look absolutely stunning! I didn’t know they were called stick gradients - that’s probably a better way of describing them than cuboids!! 😆
@@Vickymakesandbuilds That "stick" gradient puzzle doesn't have a name as such, just called Gradient. I called it square sticks to give it some definition on my jigsaw list. I liked the Color Boom series. I've done a couple of 500s Code Nos. 35094 and 35093. I loved both of those, very vibrant. 👍
This does look good! I tried my first Trefl recently and chose Aimee Stewart's "Tropical Vacation", which was gorgeous. It was excellent quality and the image is lovely. The bright colours are perfect for the UK winter, and this gradient puzzle looks like another good contender.
Yes I would definitely agree! I was really impressed with the image quality, and the colours were just stunning! Knowing how the winters can get here in the UK, a bright, cheery puzzle is definitely good when the days are dull 😍
For those that do not know, I loved that you explained to the audience the concept of a false fit. No one has done it so detailed and with examples as you have, good job!
Also, try tearing the cellophane by twisting your hands on the box.
Unlike the Anatolian you did (and I am currently building one), I love that the Trefl pieces have that woven look/feel to them. I was disappointed that the Anatolian had that on the box but not on the pieces. To me, a good company should reflect the image both on the box and on the pieces, unless the puzzle has a twist.
Thank you! That one that I showed was the perfect example. I was thinking I had a missing piece for a while until I realised it’s because I had that pink piece in the wrong place!
The cellophane twist technique I have tried but not yet mastered. I will need to practice so I can become a pro! 😆
Yes, I agree. I do like when the box quality runs through to the pieces as well. It just gives it that quality feel. Also I prefer a woven finish like these Trefl ones so I was very happy about that.
Thanks for watching and commenting Betty 😍
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Good old Trefl... It's always interesting to see a review of a Trefl puzzle from someone outside of Poland (Trefl is a Polish brand) 🙂 Most people in Poland got used to the piece cut of Trefl and thus, the fact that pieces fit everywhere... I personally don't like it. Funny fact that even in their spiral series, where they created a different cut, Trefl has the same problem 🙈 Moreover, I think you pieced together an Art and Fable puzzle once, am I right? If yes then check the piece cut. It's the same... Art and Fable puzzles are being manufactured in Poland by Trefl... The quality of their puzzles is cool but the piece cut... well, that's Trefl piece cut 🙄 Art and Fable chose Trefl probably because once they released velvet touch puzzles. I've never had one, but I've heard about them... And that velvet surface is really cool 👍 Anyway, if you haven't tried them yet, I suggest you to check the other Polish puzzle brand - Castorland. Those puzzles are completely different and have a much better piece cut. Also, they have a feature that lots of puzzlers here, in Poland, grew to love: 1500 and 3000-piece puzzles have tiny puzzle pieces, like almost half the normal size. It may sound intimidating but it's really cool and if you piece together a 3k puzzle (which is smaller than 2k Ravensburger) it will look just outstanding 😉 Have fun on building the next section of the Wildlife puzzle! Can't wait to see it together with the other sections you've already finished 😊
Thanks for your comment! That’s so interesting to hear - I knew Trefl was Polish, but I didn’t know Castorland were. I will try a Castorland one of these days, I’ve heard their pieces are a little smaller, which must definitely help, size wise, on their larger puzzles. I’m looking forward to trying one.
I have done an Art and Fable! Only the one, but I want to go back and check the cut now you have pointed that out! I didn’t really notice the uniformity of prong size on that one, but I must admit I was a little distracted by that lovely velvet touch, which really was the highlight of the puzzle for me - I loved the image too, but that velvet feel was just lovely 😍
I’m having loads of fun on Wildlife - this section is really flying together 😃
Is it just me or does anyone else say “wheeeeee!” when you give that last piece a ride around the puzzle? 😂😂
🤣 ha ha! No I don’t, but I will now! 😍
Love that you are going to do another section of the big big big puzzle. Looking forward to it.
Yay!! I am really enjoying it so far 😃
Beautiful gradient puzzle
Thank you! It really is - so vibrant, it really pops out at you 😍
Trefl! Exciting! Here in Cyprus, Trefl is the main brand. Although the odd shop has Ravensburger, Clementoni, and Educa (oh, and Mindbogglers - hideously thin; never again!), our biggest island-wide toystore imports Trefl. And since it's the brand's back catalogue, they're all incredibly cheap - from 4 euros for 500 pieces to 6 euros for a 2000-piece Trefl. Needless to say, I've got the lot as they're a pleasant filler between my more expensive 'treat' brands! And, honestly, they're pretty good! :)
Yes, I did find it to be decent quality all round! They are also very reasonably priced here too - mine were on sale, so I got them for £6.50 each - a bargain for a 1k puzzle I think! I will definitely do another Trefl - maybe even check out some of their large piece counts 😊
in my country we have a trefl shop, I bought 2000 pieces today and I can say that for now I am very satisfied and they are more quality than clementoni puzzle
I like the quality of Trefl too. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle 😍. I am very interested in some of their large piece count puzzles!
Clementoni is still my favourite brand 😊
Great video! I usually have trouble distinguishing between the orange/red/pink colours. I loved what you said about puzzles not only needing variety in piece shapes but also prong shapes. Totally agree! 💜🧩
Thanks Donnalouise! I don’t have a problem with reds/oranges and pinks, but purple does stump me sometimes - mostly it’s green for me though. Yes, the prong uniformity was really what meant I had the occasional false fit with this puzzle. Trefl do some large piece count puzzles too, I wonder if the pieces are the same in those puzzles or if the cut is a bit different…🤔 xx
I love trefl brand puzzles and defenetly this one. I made this one already 2 times
I really enjoyed the brand too! The images are so vibrant and stunning. I’m not surprised you’ve repeated this one, it really is a fun, relaxing and beautiful puzzle to build 😍
Gradients look hard but they are actually the easiest of all puzzles to do 😊❤
Yes, I don’t really struggle with gradients. The green sections are often problematic for me as my eyes don’t pick up on the nuances as well with green, but even at that, I don’t have a problem with them much 🌈
I also struggle with greens in a gradient puzzle, I really thought I was the only one!
I don’t think you are at all. I’ve spoken to a few people about this, some people struggle with other colours, but many struggle with green - I found the greens particularly challenging on the Cloudberries gradient puzzle too!
Trefl- a Polish brand 🙂 our national pride 😅
😃 and with good reason! I loved it 😍
I like to find the center piece in a puzzle first then go out from there. It's fun.
I like to do that with circle puzzles too 😍
I would love to do this one❤️❤️❤️.
I definitely would recommend it! Stunning colours 😍
I just did a Janod puzzle and I have been told that the pieces are very similar / identical to Trefl pieces. Trefl have also got a new Prime range of puzzles including gradient ones that look lovely.
Prime range is much, much better. Quite similar to Schmidt I would say. Not as "rectangular" as this one. I highly recomend it!
Yes, a few people have mentioned these Prime Trefls to me - I will need to try and get hold of one! I have never honestly heard of Janod!
Thank you for the recommendation! I will try and get hold of one 😃. I also need to try out a Schmidt as I’ve never done one of theirs either! 😍
That is so pretty
Thank you - it really is a pretty puzzle 😍
This puzzle is so pretty 🤩. I did the Doughnuts puzzle FROM Trefl and I was amazed by the colors and how the pieces don't scramble around.
I agree! The colours are stunning and I could lift and move sections easily - I was relieved about that since I’ve done a few crumbly puzzles recently 😆
Happy Mother’s Day, Vicki! I know that is getting celebrated today in the UK. Wishing you blessings. I haven’t done a Trefl puzzle yet. I will look at their puzzle selection. You truly love the giant puzzles and I look forward to your progress on the massive 30k+ puzzle as you start the next section.
Thank you Carrie! I didn’t really make a thing of it since Mother’s Day is in May for many others 😊. I did have a lovely day though and got lots of nice gifts from my kids 😍. I would recommend a Trefl, they are so reasonably priced (at least they are over here) and decent quality too and I couldn’t fault the image quality 😃.
I’m super excited about the 30k too, I’ve started the section now and I’m really enjoying it! Thanks for watching Carrie xx
Trefl is polish brand (my home country) and it runs for a long, long time. I remember doing their puzzles when I was a kid. I got my first one at age 6 and it was 600 pieces Little Mermaid - I still have it and it feels very nostalgic doing it back.
Yes, I have seen them many times in the local shops and always thought, Oh I must try that brand. Not sure why it’s taken me this long to finally get one, but I’m really glad I did! I thought the image quality was superb 😍
Really enjoyed this build, but am so EXCITED that you are back on the Wildlife one! 😊
Thank you Lisa! I’ve made a start on it - I’m really really enjoying this section 😍
I love Trefl puzzles, and I think it might be the most popular brand here in Lithuania. What I've noticed with their piece shapes, is that you can have a bunch of smaller than usual and bigger than usual in the same jigsaw, and I actually enjoy that a lot. This particular puzzle has come across quite a lot in my shopping places, I definitely have my eye on it for the future. And yay for the wildlife, I missed seeing that one!
Yes! That is something I noticed as I was puzzling, some pieces seemed smaller, some average and some bigger - I did think that was a little different, which is good. I was afraid of some of the smaller ones getting bent, but mostly they were ok 😊. I really did love their image quality and, if you can get the gradient I would highly recommend - it was great fun to build 😍
Glad you are excited for Wildlife! I’m actually powering through this section - it’s the easiest I’ve done so far (which comes as a bit of a relief, if I’m honest! 😆)
What a coincidence, as I just started my second Trefl puzzle last night. I love their slightly smaller pieces! I do agree with your assessment on the prongs and false fit business.
My first impression was that they were small, but then others were more of a normal size. However the prongs were the same smaller size on all of them and I think that’s what was throwing me. Saying all that, I really did enjoy the puzzle and there weren’t many false fits, maybe 2 or 3. It makes me wonder what the pieces are like on their large piece count puzzles, whether they are the same or cut differently - false fits can be problematic on giant puzzles. I really hope you are enjoying your Trefl puzzle too! 😍
I just love that! Sliding that last piece into place! What great feeling. I’ve never done a gradient puzzle. I’ll have to checkout one. Once again a great video Vicky!
Thank you Ruth! Yes, the last piece slide is something I’m going to do more often as it is most satisfying 😍😃. I recommend trying at least one gradient, I find them really relaxing to do 😍
Thank you so much for watching Ruth - I really appreciate your steadfast support for the channel xx
There’s always couple of pieces with split ends in every Trefl puzzle I have, including Prime one. But I have never had misfits or any other issues with the picture and their puzzles are so enjoyable to put together 😊
Yes, it happens I know. There were only a small amount so I wasn’t too worried. Overall I thought the image and the puzzle were brilliant! I haven’t tried a Prime one, though a few people have mentioned it. I’ll have to look out for that 😃
I'm not a super fan of gradient puzzles, but I do like this image with those box type shapes it looks more interesting
It definitely did add a level of interest. I really liked it 😍
My diabetic 8 year old cheered you on and gave you a standing ovation, like she always does, and then asked why can’t I be as good as you! This was after she counted her carbs and injected her own insulin!! You inspire her!
Sounds like she has good taste! 😉
Say hi to her for me xx
So you finally discovered the stick gradient puzzle. 😊 I enjoyed doing that one as I prefer gradients with interest as opposed to plain ones. Another one of that type you may like is a Clementoni ref. no. 39521, looks like crinkled paper. I've just received one by Gorgeous Games called Tartan. I shall be a while doing that one! 😊 I do like doing Trefl puzzles as the quality is reasonable and they have some decent images. I did one of their spiral jigsaws called Magical Places - Magic Bay.
I just completed the Ravensburger Flower Gradient puzzle. It was either the one that I just finished or the one that you were sharing in this video video! I look forward to watching you work on it and will also be doing it soon.
I think I remember you making a similar comment to this on my channel! I wanted to work this puzzle, but I chose a Ravensburger gradient instead, which was super easy. I will pull this one out very soon.
I agree 100% with your assessment - reasonable quality, decent images. It was thoroughly enjoyable! I want to try some Clementoni gradients too, they have the Colourbloom series don’t they? Those gradients look absolutely stunning!
I didn’t know they were called stick gradients - that’s probably a better way of describing them than cuboids!! 😆
@@Vickymakesandbuilds That "stick" gradient puzzle doesn't have a name as such, just called Gradient. I called it square sticks to give it some definition on my jigsaw list. I liked the Color Boom series. I've done a couple of 500s Code Nos. 35094 and 35093. I loved both of those, very vibrant. 👍
This does look good! I tried my first Trefl recently and chose Aimee Stewart's "Tropical Vacation", which was gorgeous. It was excellent quality and the image is lovely. The bright colours are perfect for the UK winter, and this gradient puzzle looks like another good contender.
Yes I would definitely agree! I was really impressed with the image quality, and the colours were just stunning! Knowing how the winters can get here in the UK, a bright, cheery puzzle is definitely good when the days are dull 😍