Vintage Springbok Mickey Mouse's Head Puzzle

Here is another fantastic but hard vintage Springbok jigsaw puzzle. This one features the iconic cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. Since it depicts Mickey's head in just four solid colors, it is difficult and in the end, I worked Mickey's head and my husband worked the mass of yellow around the outside. It took us awhile to finish but it felt great when Mickey's smiling face was finally complete.

WHAT ARE THE PUZZLE DETAILS?

Produced by Springbok in conjunction with Walt Disney Productions and marked puzzle number 2048 or PZL2048, this puzzle, titled Mickey Mouse, was created in 1972 and was sold as a 500-piece puzzle. The finished size is square and measures 20 inches by 20 inches.

WHO IS IT SUITED FOR?

This puzzle is suitable for older, avid jigsaw puzzle workers and for Disney collectors who fit that description. I would not recommend it for young fans because, as I mentioned above, all that solid color makes a puzzle harder rather than easier.

WHERE TO BUY IT?

This puzzle has been discontinued for more than 50 years but you can check on eBay to see if it is currently available by clicking right here. When I looked there were a number of them to choose from but no new ones. If a new one shows up, you can be sure it will be at a premium.

If you are buying a used puzzle, make sure you buy from a reputable seller who gives a good description of the condition of the box and pieces and maybe even a guarantee of completeness. When I buy puzzles, I definitely prefer to buy ones that are complete whenever I can. Since that is not always possible, take care to look at the pictures and read the seller's description carefully so that you know what you are buying. Also, be aware that a counted puzzle is not necessarily a complete puzzle since the number of pieces that a manufacturer quotes is often a rounded number. For instance, a 500-piece puzzle may actually have slightly more or less pieces than that figure. 

Are you a jigsaw puzzle fan or a Mickey Mouse fan or maybe a bit of both? Have you worked this puzzle?

Brenda
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MORE JIGSAW PUZZLE READING:

Find Springbok's Mickey Mouse puzzle on eBay.

Discover Springbok's difficult Little Red Riding Hood's Hood puzzle.

Love books? You'll love Springbok's Book Shop puzzle.

Love difficult puzzles? Ketchup? Check out the all red Heinz Ketchup puzzle here.

Check out all of the jigsaw puzzles new, used and vintage in my eBay store.

Jigsaw Puzzles Are Back In Style

As you may or may not have suspected, jigsaw puzzles were out of style for a while. However, it seems their popularity is growing. We regularly work one, leaving one out on the coffee table all year long. Noticeably, not as many pieces are put in place in the summer but during the long, cold winter nights many are.

We now have more and better methods of producing puzzles and this has led to more creative puzzles. Not to say that there are not old puzzles that were well constructed. When you pick up a vintage Springbok puzzle that is fully assembled and walk around the house with it holding it only by the corners, you know that it was a well made puzzle. However, there is certainly a much wider variety of puzzle styles, choices and images available now for all age groups and at numerous price points.

I am sure that popularity is in large part because puzzles are a wonderful break from the constant presence of technology in our lives.  More importantly, however is that puzzles are just plain fun to do and when you finish one, you have a nice sense of accomplishment. Note that I did not say anything about them being good for us...and I do believe they are good for our brains, young and old.

I have chosen to illustrate this page with one of the World's Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle. This one features Disney's Mickey Mouse on a double-sided puzzle that has the same artwork on both sides! Yikes is what I say but if you are an accomplished puzzle worker who is a Disney fan, you will probably like the challenge. You can find this World's Most Difficult Mickey Mouse puzzle here on eBay by clicking right here.

Is there a JIGSAW PUZZLE in your life?

Happy puzzling!
Brenda
Treasures By Brenda

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Find more puzzles and more Mickey Mouse in my eBay store!

31 DAYS OF COFFEE MUGS: Disney's Mickey Mouse Coffee Mug Warmer

In the past, I have seen a Garfield mug warmer but it was not until today that I discovered Disney's Mickey Mouse mug warmer set as shown here.

As one whose tea is too frequently cold in her mug, I have to say that I think that this mug is simply too cool for words.

I love the coordinated, matching set of mug and warmer and the fact that it features a handsome black mug with Mickey Mouse on the outside and a bright red interior that reads, "Mickey Mouse." There's something cheerful about that red interior.


As I write this, the set is on sale. Amazon has it marked at just $9.99. I cannot imagine it ever costing less and can actually see it going up in price once it is not in production since it is a practical and handsome  Mickey Mouse themed item.

According to the Amazon customer reviews, I am not the only one who loves it. I see comments like, "It keeps my coffee hot" and "I love it."   It's not perfect with perhaps the biggest complaint being that the red on the base shows wear somewhat quickly.  Given the fact that the warmer keeps hot beverages hot, that would be a disadvantage that I would be willing to live with. You can read all of the reviews for yourself on Amazon by clicking right here.

I think it is a nice set for any Mickey Mouse fan. What do you think?

Brenda
Treasures By Brenda
You Never Know What I
Might Have in Store for You!

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Order your Mickey Mouse Coffee Mug Warmer from Amazon.
My collection of Disney mugs on eBay.