New York Underdogs

Name: New York Underdogs
Brand: New York Puzzle Company
SKU: NPZVN2613
Price: 28.0 USD
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Victo Ngai

In New York, you learn to mind your own business. Even if that business is a mythical creature crossing the street right in front of you.

750

Pieces

24 × 18 in

Finished size

Random cut

Piece cut

USA

Made in

Difficulty Relaxed · 5 to 8 hours

New York City hums with its usual electricity: yellow cabs, suited commuters, pigeons on ledges. But look closer, and the city begins to give up its secrets. Tucked into the ironwork of the Flatiron Building, curled beneath a fire escape, perched on a window ledge: more than thirty mythical creatures have made Manhattan their home, hiding in plain sight.

Originally created for Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts by Emily Hawkins and Professor Mortimer, illustrated by Victo Ngai, a book published by Abrams that came with a magic flashlight to reveal hidden beasts, this puzzle carries that same spirit of discovery into every piece. In this puzzle adaptation, the magic lives entirely within the illustration itself, no UV light is required.

A perfect gift for fans of detail-rich illustration, New York City, and mythological storytelling. Pair it with Mischief at the Library, another hidden-creature puzzle from the same series, for double the discovery.

Original Illustration by Artist Victo Ngai
750 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Finished Puzzle Size: 24"x18"
Linen Style Finish to reduce glare
Made in USA
Recommended Age: 13+ Years

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About The Artist

Victo Ngai

All Victo Ngai puzzles (19)

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in a puzzle advent calendar?

Each calendar holds 24 mini jigsaw puzzles, one for every day from December 1 to December 24. Every puzzle has 100 pieces and comes in its own numbered box, all tucked inside a decorative 13" × 13.75" outer box.

How big is each finished puzzle?

Each mini is 100 pieces and small enough to solve on a coffee table or tray. Finished sizes by calendar:

Janet Hill Advent Calendar: 7" × 9"
Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar: 7" × 9" and 8" × 8"
Harry Potter Advent Calendar: 9" × 7" and 7" × 9"
New Yorker Advent Calendar 2nd Edition: 7" × 9"

How long does each puzzle take?

Each 100-piece mini takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your skill level. Just right for a daily puzzle break.

Will the pieces from different days get mixed up?

No. Each puzzle comes in its own small box, so the pieces stay separate until you open that day.

Do I have to open the puzzles in order?

The boxes are numbered 1 to 24, but there are no rules. Open one a day, catch up on a few at once, or save the whole set for a long winter weekend.

Is it too late to start after December 1?

Not at all. Start whenever it arrives and catch up on the days you missed, or treat it as 24 small puzzles to enjoy all winter.

What can I do with the puzzles after Christmas?

Keep them. Each mini goes back in its box, so you can puzzle them again next year, frame a favorite, or tuck a few into stockings and gift bags.

Some customers save their calendar and complete it any time of year. It's a perfect way to focus, challenge yourself and unplug, whatever the season.

Is a puzzle advent calendar a good gift?

Yes. It lasts all December, gives a calm few minutes every day, and leaves the recipient with 24 puzzles to keep, unlike chocolate or beauty samples that are gone in a moment.

Because the puzzles can be done again and again, the gift lasts for years and can become a holiday tradition of its own.