From specialist publisher of art and design books, to a top pick of the independent retailers plugging into the ‘make and do’ market, and a growing name in the children’s games and gifts sector, Laurence King’s reputation is a steadily flourishing one. For a company that “stumbled into the children’s area” when it published Marion Deuchars’ first activity book Let’s Make Great Art in 2011, the publisher has made short work of establishing itself within a market for games and puzzles with a strong literary aesthetic, and has even managed to find success throughout the world’s standstill at the hands of the coronavirus, despite the temporary closure of many retailers in the toys and books arenas. In fact, it’s over the...
Preparing to celebrate its first anniversary this year, Zee Productions is readying for the launch of a raft of new puzzles this autumn, designed to shake up the market with its own rock ‘n’ roll approach. Originally developed by Zee Productions’ own self-proclaimed metal-head, Steve Beatty, the Rock Saws label power-slid into the traditional puzzles sector by turning classic heavy metal album artwork into puzzles, with seminal artists including Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead, and the legendary stadium rockers, Queen. “I want to make jigsaws that are for the music fan. Vinyl came back and I loved the idea of making great record sleeve art into jigsaws, maybe stick the record on and do together,” said Beatty. Rock Saws’ attention is...
In recent years, coloring books and jigsaw puzzles have emerged as great activities to relax and express creativity — for adults, mind you. Now, Legos are the latest childhood activity to get a reboot for grown-ups. Lego has launched four new impressive kits aimed at adults that celebrate famous works of art and icons of pop culture. Available at stores beginning Aug. 1, there are four sets that come with a signature tile design, a hanging element and a soundtrack that gives you insider details on the subject of your set. They’re priced at $119.99 each. Each set can be configured in multiple ways and then hung on your wall for a great conversation starter. Lego “Discover the pleasure of...
Top 10 Best Puzzle Mat in 2020 If you are into puzzle-understanding, you realize that when it is a long riddle, you can’t complete it in one go. You might need to take breaks in the middle of settling the puzzle and need your work to remain flawless with the goal that you don’t need to begin once more. That is the place the puzzle mat becomes an integral factor. It is an approach to verify your unique pieces when you enjoy a reprieve. There are different sorts of puzzle mat accessible, beginning from various sizes and shapes to hues and styles. Look at the best ten best below. Editorial Ranking Best of the Best Runner-Up Best Bang of the...
Kaitlyn Mahoney hangs a sign on the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office during a rally in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 22, 2020, denouncing the death of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal, who was shot and killed by Salt Lake police in May. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — For the past month, protesters have been calling for “Justice for Bernardo.” Ever since body camera video of police officers shooting and killing Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal was released on June 5, protesters have been gathering at the Salt Lake City Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office or the Salt Lake City-County Building, on nearly a daily basis calling on the police chief, the district attorney and the...
