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The Great Elephant

1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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1000
Pieces
26.625 × 19.25 in
Finished size
Random cut
Piece cut
USA
Made in
Difficulty Moderate · 8 to 12 hours

A storybook vision comes to life in The Great Elephant, a captivating 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Victo Ngai. Originally commissioned for the launch of Mixc World in Shenzhen, China, the artwork celebrates community, creativity, and discovery by transforming a bustling urban destination into a whimsical, interconnected world.

Inspired by the Chinese name for Mixc World—“萬象天地,” meaning “a place with everything and all things,” and also translated as “Elephant World”—the scene centers on the Cosmic Elephant and a young girl, two characters created by Ngai to guide viewers through this imaginative landscape. As the elephant offers a flower to the girl, visual patterns echo throughout the image: stripes, shapes, and textures repeat across buildings, clothing, clouds, and sky, quietly linking every element together.

These thoughtful details invite close looking and reward careful assembly, revealing the idea that everything in this world is connected and part of a larger whole. With its playful symbolism and layered design, The Great Elephant offers a puzzling experience that feels exploratory, joyful, and deeply immersive.

Perfect for fans of imaginative illustration, symbolic storytelling, and visually rich puzzles, this puzzle delivers a finished image that feels both meaningful and full of delight.

Original Illustration by Artist Victo Ngai
1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Finished Puzzle Size: 26.625"x19.25"
Linen Style Finish to reduce glare
Made in USA
Recommended Age: 13+ Years

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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.