Orchard Toys Dinosaur Discovery - Reviews
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2.2.2017
This puzzle has good points and some drawbacks. The picture is wonderful. It is crammed with many different creatures, far more than the ones highlighted around the edge. This gives lots of clues to help construct the picture and also interesting talking points with a child. However, there is no interlocking with the white border which makes it a bit unstable when "building" it. When mine first arrived it looked pre-used to me. The outer box showed signs of having been opened. The pieces were not sealed in a bag within the box and some of the edges appeared to show signs of having been previously joined and unjoined a couple of times. From a bit of research it seemed normal for the pieces to not be in a bag in Orchard puzzles so,
7.10.2006
This is great as it has a "key" of the main animals and plants around the edge with their names, sizes and when they were alive. Kids can learn a bit about the dinosaurs from that, but also use it to find the dinosaurs in the picture once they've put it together.There's a lot going on in the picture, too, so you can spend time talking about which dinos are vegetarian and which meat-eating, etc.The colours are bright and attractive (although you might have to explain that no-one knows what colours these animals were).My only suggestion would be that there could be a booklet or something included to give more information on each species,
15.3.2009
I bought this for my 3 year old daughter as the write-up on amazon did not specify how many pieces were with the puzzle. 150 if you were wondering. So it is a bit beyond my daughter's capability. But saying that we enjoy putting it together... together. There are enough animals that she can help to fit the pieces in while i do the more complicated bits, like foliage. I really like this puzzle because I find it difficult to source books, puzzles, toys based on the animals, trees and plants of Scotland. This puzzle contains a lot of animals that we talk about when we are in the forest or in stories that I tell her.
28.4.2009
I was delighted to receive this 150 piece puzzle. Very informative and attractive. My 3 year old grandson can do it with help and loves the subject matter. He already knows the names of all the dinosaurs on the picture. My 5 year old grandson can do it unaided and loves it. Hopefully there will be more puzzles of dinosaurs as it is a favourite subject of all young children. With the imminent arrival of "Walking with Dinosaurs" at Nottingham and two London venues this summer, I suggest the makers of jigsaws start producing more puzzles and games about dinosaurs!Quickly!!
4.4.2011
The pieces of this jigsaw come in two sizes, larger for the white border and smaller for the main picture. Even the smaller ones are larger than in an adult's jigsaw and are well made and easy to pick up. The colours are bright and cheerful. The flowers and animals are recognisable and labelled with their names on the border. The two sizes make this easier to complete than most 150 piece puzzles so this is a good interim step for the child who finds 100 piece jigsaws straightforward but who might not be comfortable with a big step up.
31.5.2019
We have already got the pirate ship jigsaw (made by Orchard Toys) so thought we would try this one.The setting is a woodland scene and it's a jigsaw inside another, the outer edge (listing all the animals in the picture) makes a box which you then build the jigsaw in. My little ones thought that this was quite novel and not something they had seen before.The jigsaw itself is full of life and we had fun afterwards trying to find all the animals listed.For the price I think this is a great jigsaw for little ones.
6.10.2012
This is an absolutely beautiful jigsaw puzzle, do not hesitate to buy it. The quality and detail are superb but that's exactly what I expected from Orchard Toys. It is a present for my daughters 5th birthday so she hasn't seen it or put it together but I just know she'll love it. There is so much to talk about in this jigsaw and on the back of the box there are suggestions for more detailed discussion about each individual animal. Perfect for any boy or girl 5 yrs+
16.12.2014
I bought this for my 4 year old girl for Christmas but have decided to save this for Easter, I thought she might be able to do it but looking at the size of the pieces it is definitely for age 5+ as per the box. Saying that it is made from really good quality cardboard and feels really sturdy and strong unlike some jigsaws you can get. I'm sure this will be a hit when she receives it. It looks really bright with lots to look at and talk about in the pictures.
8.8.2017
A great educational jigsaw, with a clear key around the border to help you easily identify the animals in the main picture. Some of these animals are more easily recognisable than others. It is also a lovely engaging picture with lots of variety and colour. I bought this for my six-year-old because I wanted a jigsaw with more pieces as more of a challenge. This one has 150 pieces and does take an hour or so to complete, even with the two of us.
22.7.2019
I bought this for my son’s 4th birthday as he’s obsessed with both jigsaws and dinosaurs, it proved to be be a great buy! I’ve not seen many jigsaws that provide such enjoyment for a time after the jigsaw has been completed. To hear my son who struggled with a speech delay for the first 3 and a half years tell me his favourite dinosaurs, such as a stegosaurus, t-Rex and diplodocus, makes it an absolute pleasure to do this jigsaw with him.
29.11.2018
I am extremely satisfied with both the product and the efficient customer service I received. The puzzle is well made, and is both fun and educational for children, with a vibrant, characterful border to help you easily identify the animals in the main puzzle. A perfect and much loved gift!Orchard Toys is a really unique, lovely store and I will most definitely be ordering from them again soon. Highly recommended!
21.4.2020
This is a great interactive puzzle do with your child, whilst learning about a woodland habitat. Good parent/carer - child activity with lots of opportunity to expand into discussion and further learning queues. Only down side, it comes apart easy, if knocked. My four year old loves it and asks new questions every time, about animals and more. Bought whilst in confinement to get my child to learn whilst playing.
15.1.2016
Bought for my four and a half year old grandson. The outside border was easier for him than the middle, so this provided a good balance. He needed my help, so the puzzle's designation as from age 5 up is correct. The picture is nice and bright, and we were able to identify and talk about the different plants and animals in the picture. As advertised the puzzle is both entertaining and educational.
4.2.2009
We bought this puzzle for my son for his 5th birthday. It has a lovely main picture and has all the names of the dinosaurs next to their pictures on the border. The puzzle pieces are of a good quality and don't seem to suffering wear despite lots of use. The first few times he did it, my son needed help to do the puzzle but he now does it on his own without any trouble. All in all a lovely puzzle.
16.12.2013
I was looking for new jigsaws for my 7 year old as he needed some new ones. This jigsaw is 150 piece but the pieces are a good size. We have completed the jigsaw a few times now and it's nice once done. The writing for the descriptions of the Dinosaurs and other creatures is easy enough to see without having to squint, although some of the Dinosaurs names are difficult to pronounce!