This is a follow-up blog to an earlier post about figuring out values for antique wooden puzzles. If you have not read that post, I suggest reading it first as it will give you some background regarding valuations. In summary, a lot of people are surprised to learn that the… [Continue Reading]
Introducing Par Puzzles to “Rookies”: What is Par Time?
When I first introduce someone to Par Puzzles I always get the same reaction, amazement at the quality and intricacies of the pieces. Who isn’t? To this day there is a always a sense of wonderment when first opening those black boxes to see what puzzle holds your next challenge…. [Continue Reading]
A New Vintage Wooden Puzzler: Through Their Eyes
Recently we were assembling a fairly interesting Pastime Puzzle that is probably from the 1930s or 1940s. It was a pretty typical Pastime, with the icon white box and about 500 pieces inside. It was a bit unusual in that included the original description that appeared to come from the… [Continue Reading]
An Ode to Stave Puzzles
Since last month I wrote a poem about Par Puzzles, it was now time to attempt to write one about Stave. Again, my apologies to all poets…enjoy. Tricks, Teasers and Trads They all are tough Messing with your brain Leaving you in a huff Tricks are the hardest Does this… [Continue Reading]
Caring for Wooden Puzzles and the One Thing You Can Do To Preserve Them
Our company has seen a lot of wooden puzzles come through our doors over the years. Some as old as 100 years come in looking in near mint condition, while others that are as recent as the disco age look like the some pets or kids got the best of… [Continue Reading]
An Ode to Par Puzzles
Once in a blue moon I get the urge to write humorous (at least I think they are) poems. Here is my tribute to Par Puzzles(Please excuse the poetic license taken in terms of syllables and every other rule of limericks!) That big black box Sitting on the table Those… [Continue Reading]
Puzzling is Like Running a Marathon
Having done many puzzles over my lifetime, I have often wondered what it is about puzzles that people enjoy. I am sure if someone took a survey of a 100 serious puzzlers there would be a range of answers, from filling time to an alternative to watching TV to a… [Continue Reading]
Factors for Putting a Value to Antique Wooden Puzzles
We receive quite a few calls from people with old wooden puzzles looking to sell them or find our more information about them. What people are often surprised about is that, in some cases, the puzzle they own, while it may be a great possible and hold a lot of… [Continue Reading]
Par Puzzles vs. Stave Puzzles: Which is Better?
We are very passionate about wooden puzzles, particularly Staves and Pars. I remember when I first was introduced to both of these puzzle manufacturers by a collector of both, I was blown away by the quality, history and not to mention price relative to what I was used to paying…. [Continue Reading]
5 Fun Jigsaw Puzzle Facts
We thought we would have a little fun and try to find some interesting facts and links for items related to Jigsaw puzzles. So here the first installement of RAR Puzzles’ Hall of Fame Puzzle Facts: 1) World’s Largest Commercial Puzzle Ravensburger, which is a very well known puzzle manufacturer,… [Continue Reading]
