I got this puzzle for crazy cheap. Are any pieces missing?

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Today I’m solving the rare, vintage Prismatic puzzle by Springbok to find out if any pieces are missing. I got this puzzle at an estate sale auction and you watch the entire story here:
• You won’t believe what...
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@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone for your continued support as I solve all of my fun little puzzles 🥰 Make sure to head over to patreon.com/karenpuzzles to see an exclusive video of me solving the Zodiac puzzle!

@davidrussell7193 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Mrs Karen puzzle.

@jmason1770 Жыл бұрын

Does patreon content have close captions for the hearing impaired? Also, I'm not familiar with how patreon content works (beside the membership level fee). Do have to download anything or have a specific type/version on some software? I'm interested but need more info. I would love to try solve that Octagon puzzle if in was in 300 piece count.

@TheDirge69 Жыл бұрын

Octagon: I appreciate the time it took to shoot and edit this video. Kudos to you!

@joaniemeow Жыл бұрын

@@jmason1770 you can have access to the videos online on the patreon website or with the app, which I find more user friendly! You pay the monthly fee and it's done :)

@jmason1770 Жыл бұрын

@@joaniemeow Are English closed captions available? Is it easy to contact and get a response from Patreon customer services? Thank you.

@ARTSIEBECCA Жыл бұрын

One thing Karen does is educate me on the history and collectbility of puzzles. I had no idea there was niche for that. Cool.

@hushlander Жыл бұрын

Truly there is nothing more pleasant to me than watching someone geek out about their niche hobby. It reminds me how diverse we all are in our interests and is delightful

@shellyt556 Жыл бұрын

Why not? Art is collectible so why not puzzles. Especially rare puzzle that you can play with and solve.

@dhanymotion5964 Жыл бұрын

right

@aartadventure Жыл бұрын

That final montage stop motion was amazing. It must have taken forever to edit, but it looked cool as heck. And how amazing was the artist Claudia Carrel. I'm very glad you did a spotlight on her career and shared some of her other amazing art works with us.

@barbarybcia Жыл бұрын

What an incredible find! It is amazing how shiny and bright the pieces of this octagon puzzle still are after 50 years!

@raptargh Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how clean, bright and glossy it still is after all this time. So pleased for you that all the pieces were there.

@WolfLykaios Жыл бұрын

This octagon puzzle was like a mandala, I felt so calm just watching it all go together.

@joyceyoo Жыл бұрын

The same day you posted the video about bidding on and picking up this puzzle, I found it at a thrift store! I finished mine this week and I was so excited that it had all the pieces! I loved watching your solve because we had different approaches. You worked mostly from the center out, and I went mostly outside in. I sorted way more at the beginning, but it didn't end up being that helpful. By the way, beautiful timing of the music with the placement of the last piece - I got emotional! Also, octagon. :)

@dillonpark7262 Жыл бұрын

When I put together a vintage or pre-owned puzzle I don’t get too upset if a piece or two is missing. But I hate having a piece missing from a new puzzle!

@reneehebert6986 Жыл бұрын

I hope you don’t find this too morbid, but I genuinely hope that one day someone is as excited to find this octagon puzzle in your collection as you were.

@SilverFlame819 5 ай бұрын

I always tell my family that when I die, they better give all my stuff to people who can actually use it, or really want it. I find it so stupid to hold onto things your loved ones had when they are things you don't like and will never use, just because they were THEIRS. Give it to someone who would be stoked to have it! (I also pick up tons of old books at thrift shops, and I love all the handwritten notes in the margins from previous owners. Not novels, but recipe books and such. I always just hope that if there is an afterlife, they'll be happy to know that someone else was excited to put those things to use!)

@yesterdaydream Жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but watching you smooth your hands over the puzzle at the end is extra satisfying lol

@trulyintroverted Жыл бұрын

This design of puzzle isn't really what I look for when I go puzzle shopping, but it's VERY difficult not to get excited when Karen gets excited for a octagon puzzle!

@eriwyn Жыл бұрын

I would love to know if any of this person's (estate) family sees this video and realizes how much passion is involved in even one piece of their relative's collection. Thank You Karen for making such a beautiful video with the history and passion you have to share with us. LOVE this octogon puzzle!!!

@KittyxKult Жыл бұрын

I truly hope they do get to see how much it meant to a complete stranger, especially since their loved one clearly took very good care of this puzzle ❤️

@pixelheart3539 Жыл бұрын

Love that you chose to use a slowed down version of the usual music to enhance the fact that you were taking your time to enjoy this puzzle. It was very relaxing and made me smile.

@redcaramel2222 Жыл бұрын

It's actually a fun challenge to buy vintage puzzles and see if there are missing pieces!

@laartje24 Жыл бұрын

I am like the worst backseat puzzler. XD I am watching this like "Those 2 pieces need to go there, Karen look, look at those 2 pieces, over there, yes that nerdy puzzle site is actually really cool and I love to hear about it but first look at those 2 pieces, they go right over there in that perfect gap."

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wait to put in certain pieces so I can get those satisfying closeup shots!

@laartje24 Жыл бұрын

@@KarenPuzzles That makes a lot of sense, didn't think of that. I have to say, it was extra satisfying to see those 2 pieces I was eyeing go in at the close up.

@rebapuck5061 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to know I'm not the only one who likes to run my hands over a completed puzzle.

@JJWiele Жыл бұрын

The gaps and overlaps of colors look like they could also be from the registration being slightly off when printing the puzzle itself, which could also give some insight into the making of it!

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Oh I didn't even think of that! That may be the case instead.

@katam6471 Жыл бұрын

The puzzle is beautiful. Glad no pieces are missing.

@carolineturlington2335 Жыл бұрын

Amazing that this octagon puzzle is complete and in such fabulous condition. You can really see how good the piece quality is from the close up shots. I’d love to try a springbok puzzle, but haven’t come across any in the uk yet😢❤

@JaffaCakeGecko Жыл бұрын

This puzzle looks so modern, the colour palette is gorgeous

@MichaelMerino Жыл бұрын

i can't believe what you did with that title. I was expecting such a different video than what it turned out to be. Great job keeping us hooked until the end looking for that missing piece. By the way, that animation of the puzzle tearing down and rebuilding followed by the octagon lid coming on top to complete the sequence, well done! It's little touches like that really add to the spice of the video.

@WallinGaming Жыл бұрын

Hearing the codeword of octagon made me imagine for a moment what it would be like if all STOP signs looked like that puzzle, LOL. I'm so glad all of the pieces are there! It's such a vibrant, fun looking puzzle.

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I think we'd have a lot more car accidents lol

@yetiyarnworks6578 Жыл бұрын

Someone in my puzzle group on Facebook just posted a vintage Springbok octagon puzzle of baskets of fruit. I was very intrigued, then saw this video and became moreso. I want an octagon puzzle so bad now lol.

@waterfoul717 Жыл бұрын

that inspirational music at the end during that final stretch had me on the edge of my seat! i’m so happy for you, it’s always such a gratifying moment to find that holy grail in your collection, especially in such beautiful condition!

@shamancarmichael5305 Жыл бұрын

Your close up photography of placing the pieces is so beautifully done! You can literally feel your enjoyment through the screen with each gentle placement! Kudos to your puzzling and your attention to photographic detail! 👍 Octagon

@stephaniebetts3648 Жыл бұрын

Karen: “this puzzle came out in 1970” Me: “so did my mum” 😂 And it’s her birthday on Monday. Happy 52nd birthday mum ☺️

@kathleenheron130 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that all the pieces are there. I love this OCTAGON puzzle.

@jenmckitrick Жыл бұрын

That Prismatic octagon puzzle is just gorgeous. I love how the overlapping colors give the illusion of depth and transparency. It looks harder than you made it out to be, but I would definitely like to try it.

@SienAppelsien Жыл бұрын

As someone who only joined the channel recently, I would love to see a summary of your 5 star puzzles at the end of the year!

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely planning to do that, but I also revealed them all in my video from a few weeks ago about burnout.

@toffeefuchs Жыл бұрын

I loved the editing in the final montage of this. It really feels like you are celebrating the puzzle. This entire video and the happiness you radiate just put me in such a good mood.

@LaurenFairwx Жыл бұрын

The way you filmed and edited this was really beautiful. So cool to hear about the history and your adventure in acquiring it! I’ve never done an octagon-shaped puzzle before and it was super interesting to see all of the interesting shapes of the pieces fit together.

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren!

@WildCarrie Жыл бұрын

I found spectacle island rose at my local thrift store for only $2! I’m hoping it has all the pieces!❤ that mini puzzle is so cute too!

@lauriestark2282 Жыл бұрын

I love this puzzle! The colours are so bright and fun and I totally agree with you, it looks so modern even if it was made 50 years ago! I thought the same thing when you spoke about the artist' show in the 1960s for her pop-art work, the fashion must have been crazy and I would have loved to see what the whole event looked like! I'm looking forward to the sorts for the butterfly puzzle, another pretty one!

@linnoff Жыл бұрын

The pieces have such a beautiful glossy finish, maybe a bit tricky when solving, but great to look at. And the cardboard looks delightful, thick and sturdy.

@ZxqamF Жыл бұрын

My five-year-old son wanted to let you know that he thinks you do a very good job on these puzzles. He loves your videos!

@hoppy6141 Жыл бұрын

I love the end with the circular deconstruction-and rebuild! It’s gorgeous😻

@dhanymotion5964 Жыл бұрын

creative, I as a puzzle maker, always admire every time you make a new video

@Sarahr98998 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, this puzzle is from Enfield, CT! I grew up in Somers, CT which is literally the next town over.

@tcaabr Жыл бұрын

The time lapse of you taking apart the OCTAGON was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MSTARGAZER2 Жыл бұрын

Octagon! How wonderful that there were no missing pieces! 😆and I agree with you that the lady who owned the puzzles was very careful with them - Thank you, Puzzle Lady, whoever you are! 😊

@davidlove236 Жыл бұрын

Who knew that there were so many puzzles in the shape of an octagon? I’m glad that it had all the pieces. I loved the shots where you got as close to flush with the table as you could. It was a cool angle!

@rose864 Жыл бұрын

Amazing art! Solving this kind of old, beautiful puzzle would be so much fun... I like to paint, and just this week i saw this octagon shaped canvas in a store... this is giving me ideas

@nbourbs7689 Жыл бұрын

This octagon puzzle is exactly my style! I love any repetitive pattern full of color! As always, I appreciate you sharing your time and talents with us! My last two vintage Springboks each had one missing piece so I was super anxious in hopes that yours was complete!

@matildanorberg Жыл бұрын

I loved watching this video, so satisfying with all the different clips showing of the puzzle and puzzling ❤ And the “do you now…” parts made it feel like a lazy Sunday afternoon just puzzling away with a friend and talking about the best thing ever -puzzles 🥰

@gopaytonman Жыл бұрын

We love watching the puzzles you do from your vintage collection. Octagon

@szotyi9 Жыл бұрын

It might be nerdy to watch you channel but I'm learning so much from you about puzzles and the whole hobby, it's incredible. I'm a casual puzzler and I'm living the dream viciously through your videos 😂

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t comment on the previous video but I thought it was awesome! The Estate Sale was a revelation.

@cloudyxcloud Жыл бұрын

I think it was a good decision to change the thumbnail 👌🏻 I really like your nerdy side and I enjoy to learn about this stuff!

@findango Жыл бұрын

I for one found the rabbit hole fascinating, and I don't really do puzzles. I watch.

@jeri8046 Жыл бұрын

Fun puzzle to watch being solved as well as the added mini drama of it being intact.

@mxnjones Жыл бұрын

This artwork would make such a cool octagon tablecloth, quilt, or bedspread!

@CorinaBarker Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t make this puzzle because it will try to twist my eyes all the time. You have the fun and let me have the enjoyment of seeing you puzzling that one. Happy weekend!

@simplyamazing11 2 ай бұрын

I wish I had this Octagon puzzle! So beautiful! ❤

@BrooksMoses Жыл бұрын

4:33 Oh, that is devious. I would have spent a long time going through those pieces looking for the corner pieces!

@Roy-G-Biv Жыл бұрын

Love the 70’s vibe music…..very doctors waiting room sounds.

@miak3217 Жыл бұрын

How you figure things out and finish it relatively fast, is amazing. If I had the chance, I probably do this one for whole week 😅 I like the cutting of this puzzle pieces, very challenging and definitely not boring.

@auntiesash Жыл бұрын

This looks like a fun puzzle. So glad you captured this Octagon treasure. (A little shaken when you said it was 50 years old, but yeah. math.)

@taylorharvey3980 Жыл бұрын

I'd love you to write a book about puzzle history! Something like the book about the anvils your family published i love those kinds of deeps dives they're so good

@GuyWithTheDogs Жыл бұрын

The Jigsaw Puzzle: Piecing Together a History, by Anne D. Williams

@torimeku Жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to try any of these puzzles. I haven't had a pleasure of doing a Springbok puzzle yet, as they are not as common in the UK, but they look beautiful. The OCTAGON shape is so fun! Heading to Patreon now to see the other video :D

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being a patron!

@Jaqhnun Жыл бұрын

I love watching you put together this octagon puzzle! The colors and pattern are so cheerful and I’m really impressed at how good a condition the puzzle is in considering its age. It was so interesting to learn a bit more about the artist behind the original painting too!

@tdawg6365 Жыл бұрын

See you on patreon queen!!! loved this prismatic and cant wait to see the zodiac OCTAGON!!!

@lukesmithkaz Жыл бұрын

Hey Karen! I used to love your DIY videos. Have you ever thought about doing a DIY video on here with ideas to fix up/reinforce an old or ripped puzzle box, or even make one of your own? Would love to see it! Keep puzzling!

@cutestephie1313 Жыл бұрын

Springbok puzzles are from a different league. So beautiful 😍. Also loved the new angle you used to film. 🥰

@lauraverducci6560 Жыл бұрын

Ciao Karen, scusami: sono italiana e non parlo molto bene l'inglese. Mi piacciono molto i tuoi video e adoro fare puzzle! Quando apro le scatole e trovo piccoli pezzi uniti, li lascio così perchè hanno ancora la carta dietro che li tiene assieme e mi dispiace separarli! Grazie per i tuoi sorrisi e la tua felicità! Buon divertimento! Hi Karen, sorry: I'm italian and I don't speak english very well. I like your videos too much and I like to do puzzles too. When I open the puzzle box and I find a little pieces with bonds, I cannot broke the paper on their back and so I leave them attached! Thanks for you smile and your happiness. Enjoy your puzzles! Sorry to everyone for my wrong english! Bye bye! Laura

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Your English is great! Thank you for your nice comment!

@saraht903 Жыл бұрын

Im so happy your puzzle was complete! After all you went through to get it. Its a really beautiful puzzle too.

@juliec9476 Жыл бұрын

Octagon. I watched from Queensland Australia. Thank you for inspiring me to puzzle again. I work in a high stress environment so my puzzling is my down time. Thank you Karen

@meredithbignell7333 11 ай бұрын

The music on this video was such a vibe ❤

@musia1861 Жыл бұрын

I kind of remember seeing Ambiguous Corolla in a NYC gallery back in the day. Love that Op Art !

@drskelebone Жыл бұрын

She really loved eight-fold circular symmetry. :D She just was all about that Octagon Life. :)

@emjkb Жыл бұрын

What if your estate sale was Claudia’s house?? I had that idea when you were talking about her. She’d be so proud to see how much you loved her work and how highly you rated it. I know that’s a lot about Springbok, but it’s also about the artwork itself! How many other octagon puzzles are out there? Is that what Claudia did primarily when it came to puzzles?

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I actually know the name of the woman who lived there, so it's definitely not Claudia, but maybe they knew each other? Or maybe she was just a big fan of pop art puzzles.

@SienAppelsien Жыл бұрын

I LOVE how wild these puzzle cuts are!

@karengrosz1231 Жыл бұрын

I love octagon puzzles. Yes, I would love to do that one. I had some of these Springbok puzzles when I was in my teens. I got rid of most of them. I still have the Black Diamond 450 piece puzzle. My parents had purchased it for me used back in the 80s and it wasn't in great shape then (the box). I think there was a piece or two missing but I don't remember. You are making me want to find that in a box and put it together again.

@RaijaAlatalo Жыл бұрын

Your videos are sooo relaxing!

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I thought this one was especially relaxing! It's such a pretty puzzle.

@AshLamAllstar Жыл бұрын

That octagon puzzle is amazing. So glad you own it now, and I'm sure the previous owner would be proud!

@salishseaquest7952 Жыл бұрын

This Octagon Puzzle was fascinating. I had the sense when you opened the box and there were still sections put together that the first person to work it, worked it only once and lovingly put it away. The quality of the pieces and the lack of wear on the pieces seem to confirm my sense. As a child in the 1960s, I used to do many Springbok circular puzzles -- but I did them many, many times and the pieces showed it.

@arioctober 5 ай бұрын

Having finally experienced a vintage Springbok for myself makes this video even more satisfying. Their thick pieces are so satisfying to put together!! They are kindof hard to take back apart though, mine came with clumps still assembled too and I kinda understand why 😂 i think i would try an octagon puzzle but this design might be a little too out of my league at the moment 😅🧩

@bwithrenata Жыл бұрын

It's amazing that you love so much puzzling to search it so much. I never seen that before.

@sylwianilsson7618 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful puzzle. It's even more beautiful than the picture on the box. To separate myself from nerds watching people do puzzles on KZfaq, I only watch you. Your personality, your editing and how you love your puzzles is so enjoyable to watch.

@tamarapeterson1844 Жыл бұрын

I have the springbok puzzle "riders in the woods" hard to find. Putting it together this winter. I also have a vintage puzzle from the 30's that slide together..it was my grandparents

@miriam4235 Жыл бұрын

It's a gorgeous puzzle in all its 'octagon' glory. 😊

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

After the previous video, I’m excited to see the Vintage Puzzles you have in store.

@zoemarie9778 Жыл бұрын

(octagon!) I don't even puzzle much but this got me mega emotional lol. I'm so glad it came to you pls never sell this puzzle, you look so happy 💓

@kannraorhara Жыл бұрын

Octagon! I'm glad at the end you mentioned that the old lady would've been telling the screen that of course there weren't any missing pieces, because that was my exact thought when you started the video. XD

@revkgh Жыл бұрын

Loved watching you solve this OCTAGON puzzle. I am going to have to purchase a puzzle table with a cover so I can resume solving puzzles. It is just too hard to do with inquisitive kitkats! Love your 💗💓💗 of puzzles!

@tanderson9115 2 ай бұрын

Loved the backstory and watching you work your magic. Octagon. ❤

@tootnpoot Жыл бұрын

...the Springbok P.O. box is in Enfield, CT?!?! I live very close to there... I'm curious as to why since according to their website, in 1967 Springbok was acquired by Hallmark, which headquartered in Missouri. I will keep researching lol

@theshep Жыл бұрын

puzzle history let's go! just in time for winter when i need indoor activities, ha.

@tonyalee0207 Жыл бұрын

Octagon. I love the intense music towards them of you finishing the puzzle 😂😂

@azlinothman9795 Жыл бұрын

I love puzzle. But we dont have a vintage puzzle here. That look stunning.

@nakedinthejungle Жыл бұрын

I love the different shaped pieces and the vibrant colors of this octagon puzzle. I think there was more variety in the older pieces.

@DieAlteistwiederda Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy this kind of design because it plays tricks on my eyes but not in the way where my eyes hurt. I also love the colors.

@saskiapanter Жыл бұрын

Octagon. Wonderful puzzle. I just enjoy these video's so much where your actually solving the puzzles. I would love to do them myself, but my kittycat won't leave the pieces alone😂🤣