Mont Saint Michel, France - Buffalo Games and Puzzles

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Brand:  Buffalo Games and Puzzles

Title:  Mont Saint Michel, France

Series:  Majestic Castles

Number of Pieces: 750

Size:  24" x 18"

Poster included:  Yes, although smaller than the posters in the 500 piece puzzles

Quality:  Good

  - Missing pieces:  None

  - False Fits:  Yes, the border took me a bit to get correct on the top.

  - Sections stay together when moving:  Yes, but didn't do this often.

  - Bent or delaminated pieces:  There was a slightly damaged piece, one of the tabs was rotated a bit which caused a small tear in the image.  It was useable with no problem, but detracts from the image.

  - Uncut pieces:  None

  - Finished puzzle can be picked up by edges:  Yes

  - Image quality:  Good.  The picture is beautiful, except for the moon which looks unrealistic and too large.

  - Puzzle dust:  Didn't notice any.

What I liked:  Putting together the castle portion was fun.  All the rest was difficult, especially the sky which I saved for last.

What I didn't like:  Putting the sky and the water together was difficult.  The partially damaged piece detracts from the otherwise colorful image.

This is my 21st Buffalo Games and Puzzle image, and is the last of the big buy I made from their sale in May.  Of these 21 there have been 2 with missing pieces, the other 19 were good.

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