Jan van Haasteren 'The Factory of Santa Claus' 1000 pieces

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Jan van Haasteren Puzzle 'The Factory of Santa Claus'

If you're looking for the 1000-piece Jan van Haasteren Puzzle called 'Santa's Factory', it's this one:

And this is the 2-in-1 combo box:

I made the puzzle above and it has number 19024 (2015 edition) or 19082 (2018 edition). The only difference between the two puzzles numbered 19024 and 19082 is the 'extra'. Puzzle 19082 includes a Free mini Coloring Book. That is not included with number 19024. The puzzle 'Santa Claus's factory is in a 2-in-1 combo box, along with the puzzle 'New Year's Eve' (sometimes called 'Happy Holidays').
The artists are Jan van Haasteren for the puzzle 'New Year's party' and Robert Derks for 'Santa's Factory'. This is the box:

This puzzle 'Santa Claus' factory' is also available in:
– 550 pieces, with number 2316-01, this is a publication of Ceaco, draftsman is Rob Derks.
– 1000 pieces in a loose box, edition Scandinavia, with number 81974, release in 2021

The Ceaco - Snowman Gifts 550 pieces edition is a rare edition

This is a rare puzzle.

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Name Puzzle	Santa's Factory
Price	€ 50 - € 70
Number of Pieces	550 Pieces
Number	2316-01
Year of Issue	2016
Issue by	Ceaco - Snowman Gifts
draftsman	Robert Derks
Description	Rare Snowman Gifts puzzles from America In this video, two special and rare puzzles published by Ceaco, a puzzle manufacturer from the United States, are discussed. These are 550-piece puzzles that are currently of particular interest to collectors. The puzzles are part of a small series in which a total of three 550-piece puzzles were released. Two of them are discussed here. The third puzzle in the series is called Perfect Peace Count. Although these puzzles occasionally still surface on international sales platforms, they are virtually impossible to find in the Netherlands. They hardly ever appear on platforms like Marktplaats. Anyone wishing to purchase these puzzles must therefore usually turn to international marketplaces such as eBay in the United States. This often means that, in addition to the purchase price, you must also factor in high shipping costs and import duties. As a result, these puzzles can ultimately become quite pricey. Part of the Snowman Gifts series The two puzzles belong to the Snowman Gifts series, a range of puzzles with a clear Christmas theme. This is reflected, for example, in the design of the boxes, which feature a Christmas bow. They are intended as special Christmas editions and therefore have extra collector's value. Although Jumbo is the original manufacturer of the well-known illustrations featured on these puzzles, these specific editions were produced by Ceaco in the United States. As a result, they are unique variations of existing drawings. What immediately stands out is that the title of the puzzle is not listed on the boxes. This is quite unusual, as the name of the puzzle is clearly indicated on most puzzle boxes. The two puzzles from the set Santa's Factory The first puzzle in this set is Santa's Factory. Many puzzlers are already familiar with this image, as the puzzle was also released by Jumbo in a 1000-piece version. The drawing was created by Rob Derks, a well-known artist of humorous puzzle illustrations. The puzzle is great fun to assemble and is full of details. For collectors, this American version is particularly interesting because it is a different edition from the original Jumbo release. The puzzle has the number 2316-1. Christmas The second puzzle in the set is called Christmas. This image was also later released in other numbers of pieces, including another 1000-piece version. Just like Santa's Factory, this is a very detailed and enjoyable puzzle to assemble. The illustration itself is therefore not rare, but the 550-piece Ceaco edition is. This puzzle has the number 2316-2. Special features of the Ceaco puzzles Ceaco puzzle pieces differ clearly from those of Jumbo, for example. They have a number of striking characteristics. The pieces are thinner than those in many European puzzles. The shapes of the puzzle pieces are different. Additionally, the pieces do not stick together as well. As a result, puzzling can sometimes be a bit more difficult. When you try to move a group of puzzle pieces, they often fall apart again. This makes puzzling technically slightly more challenging. Details on the box Various interesting details can be seen on the boxes. Both puzzles were released in 2016. The packaging also contains references to the company and quality control, such as a mention of the Quality Control Department. Additionally, there is a small leaflet inside the box, and the packaging features references to the website Ceaco.com. The sides of the boxes display, among other things, the puzzle's serial number, dimensions, and the designation Series 1. The fact that both puzzles are labeled as Series 1 shows that they were clearly released as a set. The back of the boxes features only an image of the puzzle, but again, no title. This is notable, as many other Ceaco puzzles do have a name on the packaging. No poster with the puzzle There is no poster of the image in the box. This means you have to make do with the relatively small image on the box. For some puzzlers, this makes puzzling more difficult because you have fewer clear detail references. For some, this is an extra challenge, while others find it annoying. A rare puzzle set for collectors All together, these two puzzles form a special and rare set. The illustrations themselves are known from other editions, but the 2016 American Ceaco edition of 550 pieces is much less common. For puzzle collectors, these are therefore interesting specimens. They are difficult to find, often only available through international sales channels, and consequently relatively expensive. But it is precisely this that makes this set a valuable addition to the collection for many enthusiasts.
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General Review Jan van Haasteren 'Santa Claus' Factory'

I made a general review of this puzzle with striking and funny elements:

NOTE: In the video I start at number 1 with the 'person' who makes the puzzle pieces with the jigsaw, however: that is Jan van Haasteren! How could I have overlooked that!

A Christmas Puzzle

This puzzle is great fun to make or to give as a gift during the Christmas season. There is a special overview with all christmas puzzles. A a special category 'Jan van Haasteren Christmas puzzles'

Laying the puzzle

I always start by making the edges of the puzzle and as you can see I make the puzzle here on a rubber black puzzle mat:

Overview of regular recurring elements Jan van Haasteren 'Santa Claus's Factory'

I made an overview in a video of all fixed recurring elements in this puzzle:

NOTE: In the video I start at number 1 with the 'toothpaste and toothbrush'. However, under that red circle you see the person who makes the puzzle pieces with the jigsaw, however: that is Jan van Haasteren! How could I have overlooked that!

How big is the puzzle Jan van Haasteren 'Factory of Santa Claus' 1000 pieces?

This puzzle also has dimensions of 68 (width) by 49 (height). I made the puzzle on a puzzle mat from Puzzlup for puzzles up to 3000 pieces.

How long will it take you to complete this 1000 piece puzzle?

I made the puzzle 'Santa Claus' factory' in peace and quiet and it also took several days. Beautifully made on a puzzle mat on the floor in the living room. I do take the time, but not very precisely, it remains a hobby that puzzles! But to give you an idea of ​​how long it took me to complete this 1000 piece JvH puzzle:

• Explaining the pieces: 20 minutes
• Laying the edges = 30 minutes
• Laying the rest of the pieces = 5 hours and 10 minutes

So it took me a total of 6 hours on this puzzle. That is quite faster than it takes me on average over a JvH jigsaw puzzle, namely about 8 hours

This puzzle is in 1 or more search books

This puzzle is in 1 or more search books by Jan van Haasteren. These are not only fun search books to search for recurring elements, you can also ideally use the image of this puzzle as an 'extra' large poster while puzzling! View the overview with our 'Jan van Haasteren search books'

About Jumbo puzzles

Jumbo (not to be confused with our supermarket Jumbo!) makes toys, games and puzzles. Jumbo, for example, has made the very well-known games such as “Human don't get annoyed” and “Stratego” and “PimPamPet”. Games that have been around for generations and are still widely played by both young and old. Jumbo has been making and developing toys since about 1900. In the early years of the company, only toys from other countries were imported to the Netherlands. However, since about 1930 it was decided to also make their own toys, at the time manufacturing wooden toys, which was very popular at the time. Almost all toys in those years were made of wood. An important spearhead was that the toys made by Jumbo had to be of very good quality; it had to be as strong as an Elephant. An elephant had to stand on it! The red elephant has been the hallmark of Jumbo's games and puzzles for years. The name Jumbo and the red elephant together form the logo from about 1935. The Jumbo elephant is drawn by Mr. Möhr. He worked at an advertising agency and regularly signed for Hausemann & Hötte. Mr Möhr was at one point commissioned to design a beautiful new elephant logo for the Hausemann & Hötte toys. The logo has changed a bit since then. For example, the eye has grown over the years and has dropped slightly more, resulting in a friendlier elephant.

In the past, the elephant was not only used in the color red, but in all kinds of colors such as blue, yellow, black, white and green. All those colors were cozy and playful. For example, one time there was a yellow elephant on the box and the other time a red one. It was usually looked at which color best matched the color of the box. It was not until the end of the 60s that the red elephant was definitively chosen. Red is a color that stands out and attracts attention.

From 1945 Jumbo also started to focus on games made of cardboard. Jumbo has therefore been a guarantee for strong quality for years! Jumbo is a unique Dutch company with a rich history, with its head office in Zaandam. About 130 employees work for Jumbo. With a turnover of €75 million, Jumbo is a medium-sized European player in toys. Jumbo has sales offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. They export to more than 25 countries around the world.

In 1980 Jumbo starts the production of Jan van Haasteren Puzzles.

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