Asterisk Jigsaw Puzzles

Asterisk Jigsaw Puzzles, jigsaw puzzles for all ages

Asterisk Jigsaw Puzzles is a British online store specialising in jigsaw puzzles and accessories. The company describes itself as a small family-run business made up of puzzle enthusiasts, a hobby that, according to its own description, keeps the mind sharp and can be enjoyed at any age and skill level.

Jigsaw puzzle catalogue

The catalogue covers a wide range of puzzles, from children's to adult puzzles. The store organises products by piece count, with categories ranging from 100 pieces or fewer up to 3,000 pieces, and includes intermediate sizes such as 300, 500, 636, 750, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 pieces.

The themed classification covers a wide variety of interests: animals, autumn and Halloween, beach and seaside, buildings, landmarks and locations, Christmas, comic and cartoon, contemporary art, cottages, flowers and gardens, Disney, fantasy, fine art, food and drink, maps and flags, montage and advertising, nature and wildlife, nostalgia, scenic and landscapes, shops, spring, transport and TV, film and celebrities. There are also character categories such as Avengers, Brambly Hedge, Disney Princess, Minecraft, Pokemon and Stitch, and an age-based section starting at age 6.

Brands and artists

The store works with popular brands such as Ravensburger, Wasgij, Cherry Pazzi, Falcon and Gibsons, and with international labels such as JaCaRou, Delfy, Reverie, Trevell and Penny Puzzle. The company states its intention to support small puzzle brands.

The catalogue can also be searched by artist. Among the names listed are Aimee Stewart, Anie Maltais, Barbara Behr, Ciro Marchetti, Debbie Cook, Dominic Davison, Fiona Osbaldstone, Howard Robinson, Jan Van Haasteren, Janice Daughters, John Francis, Joy Laforme, Keith Stapleton, Kevin Walsh, Linda Jane Smith, Michael Storrings, Richard Macneil, Steve Crisp, Steve Read, Thomas Kinkade, Tracy Hall, Trevor Mitchell, Vic McLindon and Victoria Ball.

New arrivals and coming soon

The website has sections for new arrivals and coming soon. Recent additions include puzzles from Delfy, Ellembee, Villager Puzzles, Bluebird and White Mountain, as well as the latest Wasgij releases. In the coming soon section, titles include Cottage in Birch Grove by Laivi Põder (500 pieces, Weve Puzzles), several puzzles from Olleo Puzzles such as Woodland Secrets, The Lake, The Bookseller, Rabbit Library, Northern Pirate, Fall Spirit, Autumn Breeze, Kollab Cafe, Floral Kitchen, Cosy Cat Kitchen, Hello Montmartre, Autumn Studio, Autumn Cottage and 9 Black Cats, and titles from Eeboo such as Country Fair, Strawberry Kitchen, French Medieval Songbirds, New England Wharf and Books & Tea By the Sea.

The catalogue also shows examples such as The World of Romeo and Juliet and The World of a Christmas Carol by Laurence King (1,000 pieces, £18.99), Passion for Fashion by Jan van Haasteren (1,000 pieces, Jumbo Games, £14.99), Trevell advent calendars with 24 mini puzzles of 99 pieces (£108), Woodland Merrymakers by Victoria Ball (500 pieces, foil embossed, Galison, £15.99) and Into the Garden by Laura Proietti (1,000 pieces, Trevell, £25.99), among others.

Specialty puzzles and accessories

In addition to conventional formats, the store offers specialty puzzle categories: circular, extra large pieces, foil embossed, glow in the dark, multipacks, shaped, spot the difference, Wasgij and wooden. In accessories, the catalogue includes puzzle fixative glue and sorting trays.

Shopping and services

The store allows orders by phone and offers gift cards. Shipping is free in the UK for orders over £60, with Tracked 48 service; the general description indicates free shipping from £25. Orders are sent in a cardboard box to prevent damage during transport and there is the option to add a gift message and send it to any address. Customers earn one point for every pound spent on the website, excluding shipping costs. Card payments are processed via PayPal or Square.

Location and contact

Phone: 07880 330397 · Email: jigsawlady@asteriskjigsawpuzzles.co.uk