Is the child also included?
No. Children are sold separately.
Is every section of the puzzle in its own bag, or just randomized pieces in every bag?
The manufacturer actually labels each bag so you know which section you're working on.
How many family members do you guys recommend to help me with this big puzzle?
All of them.
Will this puzzle make a person rage when working on the "project"
Only if they're really impatient and didn't know what to expect from a puzzle with 32,000 pieces.
Will you guys ever make this puzzle one color? So it would be like the krypt puzzle with 32000+ pieces?
We're not that evil.
Im 10 will I be able to complete it?
It's certainly possible!
What if you lose a piece? Will you have to miss that one and only piece that completes the masterpiece and never get that feeling that you completed this puzzle?
We do not offer replacement pieces. With that being said, Ravensburger can replace lost pieces, though you will need to contact them directly.
Have you guys completed it?
Haha... no. We have seen people who HAVE completed it and it's quite impressive when it's done, but frankly we do no have the time to devote to a project of this size.
Could I glue then frame it?
Sure! You'd need a pretty big frame though.
have you built this puzzle yet?
Hey, don't rush us, we're working on it! Somebody (cough*Jamie*cough) poured all the pieces out to make a puzzle piece version of a snow angel.
I have an idea: make all these pieces completly white. What are your thoughts on that?
That you're some sort of sadist.
900 man hours = how many hours?
900. A man-hour or person-hour is the amount of work performed by the average worker in one hour and are usually not contiguous.
Does ravensburg sell bigger puzzles?
This is actually their biggest puzzle!
Wow...has anyone at Vat19 completed iT?
We're still working on it!
I have a boss that is absolutely crazy for jigsaw puzzles, but he doesn't work when he is in the process of completing one. Should I be worried if I were to purchase this for him?
Sure! The World's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle even has a little trolley which will make it easier for him to carry it through the unemployment line.
How many people have solved it?
Not very many! Will you be one of them?
Not sure if you have any control over this. Does the manufacturer check for all 32,256 pieces? It would suck to complete such an epic puzzle only to have a few pieces missing.
Yes, they do. Ravensburger are a highly notable puzzle manufacturer and run a very tight ship.
Why is it so big?
Because we do it jumbo!
Has it ever been completed
Not yet. Will you be the first?
What do you do after if you completed this puzzle?
Glue it, frame it, mount it!
Is there extra shipping charges due to it's size?
Shipping costs are based on the weight and size of the package, the destination, and the shipping method.
Do you think it would be possible to make it in a day?
I sincerely doubt it.
Is each bag one section? Or just a bunch of them mixed together?
Each bag contains 4,032 pieces and corresponds to a block of four images within the puzzle.
How many people does it take to finish the puzzle?
Anywhere between 1 and 32,000.
It's way too easy for me to bother working on it. Any plans on making all pieces completely blank and removing corners?
No, but if that's the way you roll you can always build it with the pieces facing down.
How do you frame this up when it is so big.. I do not have such a long wall.
Having a long wall would definitely be a requirement for hanging. Maybe you can donate to someplace with long hallways?
Where would you put it if it is done?
Maybe in a gallery or on some other huge wall?
Why do you sell it for less than Ravensburger? (Vat19- $299.99 Ravensburger- $319.99)
This might come as a bit of a surprise, but we always do our best to price our products to be the same as or less than the MSRP.
If you go to the top left corner and then go down one picture.. is that what I think it is? (Sorry this is so off-topic but it is bothering me.)
The pictures are open to interpretation, but maybe they were doing that trick where Shamu jumps over the trainer, but instead of jumping over him, he jumped on him and they're both falling into the pool.
Ravensburger offers a puzzle piece replacement service for puzzles larger than 5000 pieces. But I don't know if they also offer this kind of service for the US, did you ask?
Besides, you guys are awesome!
They do, however they prefer to handle it on a case by case basis since they need to know exactly which piece needs to be replaced. You would need to contact them for the replacement.
Have you ever completed the puzzle? How far are you now if you haven't, but started? How long did it take to finish?
No, but those who have say it takes about 900 hours to complete.
Isn't it the same as doing 8 normal sized puzzles because it comes in 8 little bags?
Not really. Each bag contains 4,032 pieces, so even on their own they're still huge puzzles. No matter how you divide them, it doesn't make the puzzle any easier to complete.
When is it a good time to do it ??
The best time would be when you have a LOT of time!
Can somebody tell me what the dimensions are for the actual illustrations? (each picture that comprises the big puzzle).
Approximately 1.5 feet wide and 2.25 feet long.
Who could possibly have the time, or quite frankly, the money for this product?!?!?
It's definitely a commitment, but many hobbies require an investment of time and money.
I am 11 and school is now so if I start to work on the puzzle after school and after my homework how long will it take
It takes about 900 hours to complete the World's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle.
I really want to get this puzzle, but I don't want anyone else to help me with it. How long do you think it will take me?
From what we've been told by puzzle aficionados, the World's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle takes approximately 900 man-hours to complete. That's 112 eight-hour days.
Has this puzzle broken any records? Like guiness world records?
It's the largest commercially available puzzle. The largest puzzle ever made was constructed in Vietnam and contained 551,232 pieces.
Is it hard to do
It's pretty challenging considering the size and the limited color palette.
Do the pictures tell any kind of story?
Art is open to interpretation, so you're welcome to try and come up with a story to go with the images.
Can I glue it together?
Yes however you should wait until it's fully assembled as the pieces can expand as they absorb the glue.
Would it it fill an average living room?
Also where would you keep it when your done...
On a very large wall! Check out the second to last photo to get an idea of how big the final product is.
Will you sell the other design along with this one?
There are no plans for more styles at this time. Sorry!
What is the age recommendation on the box?
There isn't one, but I think it goes without saying that this puzzle might be beyond the abilities of most small children.
What if there is missing pieces?
In that case you would contact the manufacturer and they would help determine which piece is missing, after which they would send you a replacement.
My mom's birthday is coming. Do you think this is a good gift for her?
Only if she REALLY likes puzzles!
How do I get in your videos?
We don't usually let visitors be a part of our videos, but if you pay us a visit we might be able to sneak you into the jingle at the end!
Do they make this puzzle in any other designs or colors? Or is it standard?
There is currently only one style available at this time.
Can the transportation dolly work with other things, and not just the puzzle?
Sure.
Has anyone bought this from you guys yet?
Yes! Would you like to be next?
If I find a big enough frame, could I glue it then frame it? :D
Sure. Why wouldn't you be able to?
Can you make the puzzle and put it on YouTube?
Sadly we don't have the sort of time it requires to build a puzzle of this magnitude.
How much weight can the mini dolly lift?
The dolly was designed to carry the box, which weighs 42 pounds, so you can carry at least that much.
Do the pieces come in packs or all in one.
The pieces come in 8 bags. Each bag corresponds to a block of four images within the puzzle.
Dang, that is big, how am I supposed to complete that in under 1 hour? Is there a product I could use to time myself?
Check out our wide array of kitchen timers!
does it have the world's largest puzzle pieces too?
Nope! They're standard size puzzle pieces.
How do you guys package it?
In a sturdy cardboard box.
What if i miss a piece?
That'd be a real bummer. Sadly we do not sell replacement pieces. You HAVE to be careful not to lose any.
Is it possible to place on the wall as a cool poster
Sure. You'll need lots of glue and a frame.
Is it possible that you make this puzzle with other pictures? :D My sister would love to make it, but she doesn't like the picture ^^''
We're not the manufacturer and currently there is only one style available. Sorry!
You guys should of put Vat19.com on it. Why didn't you?
Because we didn't make it. We're just a store!
Do they make a frame large enough for this puzzle?
You'd probably need to build a custom frame for this giant puzzle.
What are you gonna do if someone makes a bigger puzzle?
Keep in mind that this is the largest puzzle in the world as far as retail is concerned. Someone making a single larger puzzle wouldn't count.
When done with this puzzle, is it possible to mount it on a wall, or would it be challenging.
I think doing anything with a puzzle this size could be considered "challenging". I think the biggest challenge would be finding a wall and frame large enough to hold it!
why are each of the bags separate?
So that the pieces can be more efficiently contained and packaged.
If you don't mind me asking, has anybody really bought this? And if so how many people? Thanks!
We aren't going to give out specific sales numbers, but yes, we've sold plenty. We wouldn't waste our time, money, and warehouse space with a product if we didn't know that it would sell.
How long will it take a 11 year old
According to the manufacturer, it takes approximately 900 man-hours to complete.
So what if I lose a piece? Do I have to buy another one??
Hopefully with an investment this large you'll take every precaution necessary to avoid losing any pieces. But to answer your question, you cannot buy single replacement pieces.
How long would it take to glue all the pieces together for a picture on a wall
I think it would be the same amount of time as it would take to put them together anywhere else -- a long time!
Since there are so many pieces, is it possible that a piece can fit a piece that it's not meant for?
No. Just like a regular puzzle, there is only one solution.
How many pieces are in one illustration?
A few hundred. It will vary since the pieces are not all evenly shaped.
ok so I get that this is going to be hard based on how big the puzzle is but how hard exactly is it? also what ages do you think this is appropriate for? p.s. I love your guys products I come on almost every day looking for something new!!!!
I wouldn't recommend this project for children unless they are extremely focused and disciplined. This isn't a weekend project, so expect to set a few months aside to finish it.
How is it possible to keep that thing and not lose any pieces?
By being very, very careful. You'll have to dedicate a room to its construction.
Okay, so mines a 2-part question here(gettin fancy lol) but; 1. For storing purposes, how big is the box it comes in? 2. Because its so big, is shipping extra?
The puzzle box is 31.5" x 15.5" x 9.5". Our shipping rates are based on the destination and size & weight of the package, although this puzzle is eligible for free shipping within the US.
Just wanted to clear things up. So in each of the bags there are the puzzle pieces for four of the blocks? So im not going to have to search through each and every bag to find one little piece?
Yes, each bag contains the pieces to a block of four images within the puzzle.
who would buy this?
My first guess would be puzzle enthusiasts and my second would be people who love challenges.
I might be moving in a year. Is it possible to transport the entire puzzle (completed) without gluing it? (I make it a point never to glue puzzles that I complete)
Probably. The logistics of such a thing would be up to you to figure out, though.
How long would it take for one person to finish it?
Approximately 900 hours.
So, if a an average family were to do this, without stopping, how much hours, days, months, years, would it take to finish the complete puzzle.
It takes approximately 900 man-hours to complete.
Why is it so expensive??
Because it's an enormously complicated puzzle that is very difficult to manufacture.
Is It made out of wood or normal cardboard?
Normal puzzle material (a sort of pressed cardboard).
Did you guys try doing it?
We're still working on it.
How long will it take to complete the puzzle with friends?
I can't give you a precise figure, but you'd need a LOT of people working on this to build it quickly.
How much would the puzzle be without the Dolly? And what if I only wanted the Dolly; or the Puzzle?
Not an option. They're only sold as a set.
Can you make a puzzle with more pieces?
Ha! Good one...
So like how big is the dolly is it big enough to carry a Standard alto saxaphone case because I am in 6th grade and weak so i can use the dolly to carry my sax to and from band without braking my back for the next 6 years my sax case is 11x26in 16lbs
It might but we're not saxophone specialists, so we can't make any guarantees. Have you tried looking for a dolly at a music store?
Do you make customized jigsaw puzzles? I want to know how much for a 10000 piece puzzle with a picture I choose.
We do not. Sorry!
Has any or all of you personally finish the hole thing?
Not personally, but we've seen people who have and it's quite impressive!
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