Update!
(15 August) The database should now be fixed, so there are no more stray funny characters... but there may still be glitches. I just discovered that all of the Peanuts puzzles had disappeared, because "artist=peanuts" was not matching "Peanuts"; so there is more to do in sorting out case-insensitive matching.
Database problem!
Apologies! A recent database upgrade has left lots of Japanese text corrupted, and also some variant characters, such as the e-acute in "Pokémon," not showing correctly. I am working to correct this but may take some days...
申し訳ありません 現在、データーベースの問題でほとんどのパズルの詳細などの日本語が文字化けになっています。修復するまで何日かかかるかも知れません。ご了承ください。
Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
The Moomins
Originally published in a series of children's books by Finnish author Tove Jansson (in Swedish), from 1945 to 1970, the Moomins have also appeared in many animated films, becoming especially popular in Japan. More about the artist below.
1000 pieces
 © Moomin Characters Moomins the dangerous journey In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101289 (10-1289 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$21.74 €19.61 £16.39) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Moomin Characters Moominvalley mapIn stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101291 (10-1291 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$21.74 €19.61 £16.39) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Moomin Characters Moomins last dragon in the worldIn stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101389 (10-1389 on package) Retail price ¥3200 (approx. US$23.19 €20.92 £17.49) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Moomin Characters Summer festival in MoominvalleyIn stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: Y101280 (10-1280 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$21.74 €19.61 £16.39) All about ordering (please read first)
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Tove Jansson
Tove Jansson (1914–2001), a Swedish-speaking Finn, was born in Helsinki to artistic parents (her mother was Swedish, her father Finnish). She spent her life as an artist and writer, becoming famous for the Moomin characters which appeared in books and comic strips.
The latest Moomins puzzles are of the original artwork by Tove Jansson. The earlier series of scenes from the Japanese animation version have all been discontinued with the demise of the Road brand. But for reference, you can view all the Moomins puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.
More background: Wikipedia article.
