The Best Puzzles for National Puzzle Month

January is National Puzzle Month! In honor of this celebration of all things jigsaw puzzle-related, we decided to have our team select their favorite puzzles. Oswald’s goes through thousands of puzzle styles every year, so our team sees a lot of them–think of these as ‘expert’ picks.

Without further ado, here are the best puzzles for National Puzzle Month 2023!

NMR Avatar the Last Airbender 500pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended by: Chris

The perfect puzzle for any fan of Avatar The Last Airbender or anime in general! This puzzle features an official image from the popular Nickelodeon series showcasing some of the main characters in a stylish pose.

Puzzle Features:

  • 500 precision-fit pieces
  • Glare-free finish
  • Next to no ‘puzzle dust’ (associated with opening most new jigsaw puzzles)

 

Ravensburger Mosaic Mickey 1000pc Puzzle

Recommended by: Jackie

Ravensburger Mickey Mouse 1000pc Puzzle. Photo of the jigsaw puzzle box.

This 1000pc puzzle from Ravensburger illustrates a scene of Mickey & Minnie Mouse having a romantic dinner… in a mosaic style! A sure hit for any Disney aficionado, the puzzle showcases Ravensburger’s unparalleled jigsaw puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Features:

  • 1000 unique jigsaw puzzle pieces (no two pieces are alike!)
  • Extra-thick pieces
  • Linen-structure pieces are glare-free

 

Ginger Fox Celebri Cats 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended by: Alexandra

Ginger Fox Celebri Cats 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle. Photo of the box.

This 1000-piece puzzle from Ginger Fox features an A-list cast of famous felines. Complete the puzzle and see how many celebrity cats you can recognize.! Featuring cool cats including Katy Purry, Jude Paw, Uma Furman, David Meowie, and many more.

Puzzle Features:

  • 1000 high-quality jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • Print of the artwork included
  • Index of names for the featured Celebri Cats

NYPC Anne of Green Gables 500pc Puzzle

Recommended by: Juli

NYPC Anne of Green Gables 500pc Puzzle. Photo of the puzzle box.

Beautiful book cover art by Artist Siobhan Gallagher makes this puzzle stand out from the crowd. This take on the art from the classic L.M. Montgomery novel is sure to make anyone smile. A great gift for folks who enjoy literature, art, or puzzles with a unique style.

Puzzle Features:

  • 500 high-quality jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • Linen-style finish to reduce glare
  • Durable box, great for storage

WMPC I Love Chicago 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended by: Samantha

WMPC I Love Chicago 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle. Photo of the jigsaw puzzle box.

This puzzle from White Mountain Puzzle Company features some of the best imagery showing that Chicago is a one-of-a-kind city! Sports teams, food, fine museums, interesting architecture and great people highlight many of the things Chicago is famous for. This puzzle makes an amazing gift for anyone who loves Chicago and the culture associated with the city!

Puzzle Features:

  • 1000 high-quality jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • The White Mountain Puzzle Happiness Guarantee: If you are not entirely delighted with your puzzle experience, White Mountain will replace your puzzle with a new one for free. Promise. (note: speak to White Mountain directly–retailers can’t uphold the manufacturer guarantee)

Ravensburger A Photographer’s View 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended by: Yaso

Ravengsburger A Photographers View 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle. Photo of the puzzle box.

This puzzle may be called “A Photographer’s View,” but it’s all about what is in the photos… The Beatles! Ravensburger knocked it out of the park with this Jigsaw Puzzle featuring vintage photos of the Fab Four. A perfect gift for the Beatles fanatic or music buff in your life.

Puzzle Features:

  • 1000 unique jigsaw puzzle pieces (no two pieces are alike!)
  • Extra-thick pieces
  • Linen-structure pieces are glare-free

NYPC Now Boarding 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle

Recommended by: Emma

NYPC Now Boarding 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle. Photo of the puzzle box.

Now, this is some cool puzzle art! Artist Luke Pearson’s stunning image was originally published in The New Yorker on April 22nd, 2013. The piece features a group of people waiting to be shot into space in a distinct retro style. This puzzle will make a great gift for any puzzle lover who has a thing for cool or unique images.

Puzzle Features:

  • 1000 high-quality jigsaw puzzle pieces
  • Linen-style finish to reduce glare
  • Durable box, great for storage

Jigsaw Puzzles at Oswald’s

Oswald’s has the best selection of jigsaw puzzles (and other puzzles) in the Naperville area. Stop by our store 7 days a week and check out the hundreds of puzzles regularly in stock. Our puzzle selection is hand-picked by our team and changes from season to season.

If you have any questions about particular puzzles or want to inquire about special ordering a puzzle, let us know. Give us a call or send us an email. Our team members will be happy to help you find the perfect puzzle!