Wasgij calendrier de l’Avent 2026, 24 puzzles

The wasgij Christmas puzzle advent calendar is such a fun and unique twist on the traditional countdown. Instead of a piece of chocolate, you get a mini puzzle to solve each day, which is so much more engaging. The twist with these puzzles is that you are not just copying the image on the box, but rather figuring out what the characters are looking at, which adds a fantastic layer of mystery and fun. The pieces are sturdy, fit together beautifully, and the illustrations are bright and full of humorous detail. It has quickly become a festive favorite in our house.

Great Christmas Wasjig. But won't start on it till December 1st.

With the twist - if you don't know - that there is no picture to refer to, you have to work out what puzzle scene you are assembling as you go and I am definitely a fan as you don't actually know what you will end up with. This is the 2026 advent calendar with what was once the pre-streaming era big event of Christmas TV.  The box is certainly UK and US reference based and there are many that are easy and instant to get and some I am sure I have missed.  Those of a certain age and also not familiar with UK and US film and TV of past times may also not get them. The box is really well made and weighty - anyone receiving it will certainly appreciate it - and decorated for being out for the whole of December.  The front panel flips open to reveal a scene of the TV and film studio Holly Bush. As is traditional - the calendar follows the out of order daily windows across the box panel and each window has a 54 piece puzzle in a zip lock bag inside.  Which means there are 24 x 54 pieces or a 1296 piece puzzle build, which is not only a big build but also excellent value. I didn't assemble the first day - I want to save it for December, but just reviewing the box, inside scenes and working out the references I am really looking forward to seeing what each day will deliver. And this is the first year I have been aware of the Wasgij advent calendar, although having checked it seems they have been released since at least 2024.  If there is a 2027 edition then I will definitely be looking to see what it is next year. Lire la suite

I’m a big fan of Wasgij puzzles and have quite a collection, but this is the first I’ve seen in an advent calendar format. Each day of advent comes with a 54-piece puzzle to put together. Each day connects to the ones around it, until you end up with a full-size 1,296-piece jigsaw. The challenge of a Wasgij is that you’re not trying to replicate the picture on the box, but rather imagine what the scene would look like a minute later. As with all puzzles from this brand, the quality is exceptional. The pieces are robust and fully interlocking and the picture reproduction is excellent. If you’ve never done a Wasgij jigsaw before, you might struggle at first with the concept. However, it is well worth persevering for the sense of achievement ones you complete it. This is a great alternative to the standard chocolate advent calendar and much healthier too. Highly recommended.

For those unfamiliar with the Wasgij concept, you're not making the picture on the box, but rather an alternative scenario based on it. Jigsaw-based Advent calendars tend to have a small section of a larger puzzle each day, which need to be aligned next to each other to make one large picture. This is a different experience. Each small puzzle is a spin on a movie or TV programme, with a Christmas theme. They follow Father Christmas as he appears in each scene. There is no way to really know what your daily puzzle will be, what the scene will unfold into, and they do not connect to make a larger tableau. Ultimately, this is a box of twenty-four individual puzzles, which is not quite as engaging as building up to one finished picture on Christmas Eve. The pieces are well-made, and I experienced no badly cut pieces. There are symbols on the back of the pieces to help pack it back up, if you intend to build it again in the future. Still, for puzzle fans, this offers a quick puzzle every day throughout the run-up to Christmas Day.