Now this is the kind of quality I love to see on a kids puzzle, extremely thick pieces, great fit, beautiful image reproduction, and a finish that you can clean off to keep the puzzle in good condition. An excellent puzzle all around, and even though it was only 48 pieces I had a great time putting it together.

Melissa & Doug puzzles are excellent quality, and even though all of their puzzles that I’ve assembled have been secondhand, I’ve always found them to be excellent quality. They take care to make puzzles that will withstand the rough and sometimes careless play of children; the chipboard is extremely thick and sturdy, and the finish is one that can be cleaned off if a messy or sticky hand is used to put pieces together. 🖐

Educational puzzles like this one always make me smile, and even if I know all the information they’re still fun. I’m a big proponent of giving children jigsaw puzzles, they’re so good for developing brains! They help teach problem solving, spatial awareness, hand/eye coordination, and many other skills that help young brains learn and grow.

Delightful puzzle with amazing quality – it is very highly recommended – I loved it!

Details:

• Title:                  Solar System
• Artist:                Melissa & Doug
• Brand:               Melissa & Doug
• Piece count:     48 pieces
• Size:                  Approx. 36 x 24 in. (91 x 61 cm)
• Purchased:      Used, thrift store

Quality:

• Board:               Excellent
• Cutting:             Excellent
• Image:               Excellent
• Box:                   Very good, sturdy
• Fit:                     Very good
• Puzzle Dust:     None
• Piece cut:          Grid cut
• Piece shapes:   Very good variety
• Finish:               Slightly shiny finish, easy-clean surface, lays flat

Overall Rating:      Excellent, very highly recommended