Comments on: good old fashioned fun http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:56:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: ed http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-576 ed Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:12:15 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-576 i always see TONS of puzzles in decent shape at thrift shops...many of them still wrapped. (it'd suck to find yr missing a piece.) i always see TONS of puzzles in decent shape at thrift shops…many of them still wrapped. (it’d suck to find yr missing a piece.)

]]> By: karla http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-470 karla Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:39:30 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-470 uwajimaya has some gorgeous puzzles of japanese images (cherry blossom trees, etc.) and some GREAT hello kitty puzzles -- some very complex. uwajimaya has some gorgeous puzzles of japanese images (cherry blossom trees, etc.) and some GREAT hello kitty puzzles — some very complex.

]]> By: megan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-446 megan Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:49:41 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-446 Excellent, thanks everybody. I so wish I had the internet to consult initially, it would have saved me a trip to Northgate in the pre-Christmas week (yikes!). Excellent, thanks everybody. I so wish I had the internet to consult initially, it would have saved me a trip to Northgate in the pre-Christmas week (yikes!).

]]> By: Amy Lu http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Amy Lu Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:55:56 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-442 http://www.bitsandpieces.com http://www.bitsandpieces.com

]]> By: cheriwan http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-439 cheriwan Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:48:10 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-439 I got a great art (i.e.: impressionist) puzzel at the card store next to Ladro on upper Queen Anne (across from Hilltop yarn, so it's a great trip to take anyway). They had what I thought an unusual amount of adult puzzels that are $20 and under. I know they had the mystery ones- but I didn't know they would be fun. I got a great art (i.e.: impressionist) puzzel at the card store next to Ladro on upper Queen Anne (across from Hilltop yarn, so it’s a great trip to take anyway). They had what I thought an unusual amount of adult puzzels that are $20 and under. I know they had the mystery ones- but I didn’t know they would be fun.

]]> By: April http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-438 April Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:56:20 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-438 I know there is a puzzle/game store on 1st ave, between pike & pine and right next to Metsker Maps. Of course I can't recall name, but I walk by it all the time. I know there is a puzzle/game store on 1st ave, between pike & pine and right next to Metsker Maps. Of course I can’t recall name, but I walk by it all the time.

]]> By: trtlgrl http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-435 trtlgrl Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:04:13 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-435 Magic Mouse is the BEST! Check it out! Magic Mouse is the BEST! Check it out!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Elizabeth Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:11:17 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-432 Math 'n' Stuff on 91st and Roosevelt Math ‘n’ Stuff on 91st and Roosevelt

]]> By: Sarah http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-431 Sarah Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:46:47 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-431 Greenwood is the place to be! Berserk Games at about 70th or 75th; Gary's Games at 85th, and Top Ten Toys at 87th-ish, just past the Fred Meyer. Plus, parking is waaaay easier in Greenwood than down by Magic Mouse. Good luck! Greenwood is the place to be! Berserk Games at about 70th or 75th; Gary’s Games at 85th, and Top Ten Toys at 87th-ish, just past the Fred Meyer.

Plus, parking is waaaay easier in Greenwood than down by Magic Mouse.

Good luck!

]]> By: Barrie http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Barrie Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:02:15 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-429 ditto on the people who said magic mouse toys in pioneer square. it's toy/games central. i'm almost amazed you haven't been there yet.... ditto on the people who said magic mouse toys in pioneer square. it’s toy/games central. i’m almost amazed you haven’t been there yet….

]]> By: suavisvinum http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-428 suavisvinum Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:34:17 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-428 o.0 you went in a toy store a week before Christmas? and lived to tell us about it? you are indeed a great woman. o.0 you went in a toy store a week before Christmas? and lived to tell us about it? you are indeed a great woman.

]]> By: jjzach http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-426 jjzach Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:49:57 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-426 So strange. I was just out looking for puzzles yesterday and found some at Barnes and Noble. It was a mixed selection ranging from Andy Warhol/Elvis to Thomas Kinkade. I ordered a few <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page.aspx?c=2&p=52302&cat=4,104,53201&ap=1" rel="nofollow">Puzzle Rolls from Lee Valley</a> for gifts this year. I hope that they do what they actually work! So strange. I was just out looking for puzzles yesterday and found some at Barnes and Noble. It was a mixed selection ranging from Andy Warhol/Elvis to Thomas Kinkade.

I ordered a few Puzzle Rolls from Lee Valley for gifts this year. I hope that they do what they actually work!

]]> By: chrispy http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-422 chrispy Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:20:10 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-422 Uncle's Games is awesome. It is from Spokane but has a couple stores in Seattle and they have a game night on Friday nights and possibly other night. They also have a huge selection of puzzles. Any kind you want! 16507 NE 74th St, Redmond, 98052 and 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98008 I am totally a game lover. I even go up to Seattle for Conquest NW which is President's weekend. Uncle’s Games is awesome. It is from Spokane but has a couple stores in Seattle and they have a game night on Friday nights and possibly other night.

They also have a huge selection of puzzles. Any kind you want!

16507 NE 74th St, Redmond, 98052

and

15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98008

I am totally a game lover. I even go up to Seattle for Conquest NW which is President’s weekend.

]]> By: Amy http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-421 Amy Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:14:33 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-421 White Horse Toys is a classic, bursting-at-the-seams toy store filled with everything toy related, including puzzles of course. The only unfortunate thing is that they're in Issaquah in the Gilman Village. White Horse Toys is a classic, bursting-at-the-seams toy store filled with everything toy related, including puzzles of course. The only unfortunate thing is that they’re in Issaquah in the Gilman Village.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-420 Jessica Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:27:43 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-420 Top Ten Toys on 85th or Berserk Games on Greenwood at 72nd (just south of Ken's). Top Ten Toys on 85th or Berserk Games on Greenwood at 72nd (just south of Ken’s).

]]> By: Ashley http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Ashley Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:50:29 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-419 I've got a puzzle-loving sister, so I've learned that museum gift shops often carry good puzzles. I’ve got a puzzle-loving sister, so I’ve learned that museum gift shops often carry good puzzles.

]]> By: Alyson http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Alyson Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:29:49 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-418 Ooh, check this out. Uncle's is online....live stores in Bellevue and Redmond. But this is just their online puzzle selection............ http://www.unclesgames.com/index.php/cPath/4 Ooh, check this out. Uncle’s is online….live stores in Bellevue and Redmond. But this is just their online puzzle selection…………

http://www.unclesgames.com/index.php/cPath/4

]]> By: Alyson http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Alyson Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:27:44 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-417 Uncles Games in Crossroads Mall in Bellevue has a great selection of puzzles. They even have a 25,000 piece puzzle, if you are so inclined (I'm not, but if you are, please take pictures when you are done). There may be other Uncles Games in the area, I'm not sure. And if you know someone into chess, it is the place to check out. Good luck! Uncles Games in Crossroads Mall in Bellevue has a great selection of puzzles. They even have a 25,000 piece puzzle, if you are so inclined (I’m not, but if you are, please take pictures when you are done). There may be other Uncles Games in the area, I’m not sure. And if you know someone into chess, it is the place to check out. Good luck!

]]> By: Patti http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-415 Patti Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:19:46 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-415 There's a game store on Phinney, near Mae's, too. There’s a game store on Phinney, near Mae’s, too.

]]> By: Patti http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-414 Patti Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:19:03 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-414 There's Top Ten Toys in Greenwood, too. And some game store nearby. I bought a puzzle recently at a store in Alderwood mall. There’s Top Ten Toys in Greenwood, too. And some game store nearby. I bought a puzzle recently at a store in Alderwood mall.

]]> By: Karissa http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Karissa Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:04:33 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-413 Def. check Magic Mouse in Pioneer Square. They're totally still there and it's a great little to store. I actually just bought two puzzles there as gifts this year because Andre is all into puzzles right now. They have a room off to the side downstairs that is alllll puzzles. Hope you find what you're looking for! -K Def. check Magic Mouse in Pioneer Square. They’re totally still there and it’s a great little to store. I actually just bought two puzzles there as gifts this year because Andre is all into puzzles right now. They have a room off to the side downstairs that is alllll puzzles.
Hope you find what you’re looking for!
-K

]]> By: stacey http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-412 stacey Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:48:07 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-412 Can't tell you what's in Seattle, but the places where I find the best puzzles here (Vancouver) are in independent toy stores, museum gift shops, and art galleries. Our Science World has an excellent galaxy 1000-pc one that I'm slavering over, and the art gallery has all manner of beautiful paintings in puzzle form. Good luck! Can’t tell you what’s in Seattle, but the places where I find the best puzzles here (Vancouver) are in independent toy stores, museum gift shops, and art galleries. Our Science World has an excellent galaxy 1000-pc one that I’m slavering over, and the art gallery has all manner of beautiful paintings in puzzle form. Good luck!

]]> By: Carrie http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Carrie Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:00:44 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-411 Magic Mouse is definitely still there.. we go there a lot :) Top Ten Toys on N 85th also has some puzzles but I've never taken a good look at them. Magic Mouse is definitely still there.. we go there a lot :) Top Ten Toys on N 85th also has some puzzles but I’ve never taken a good look at them.

]]> By: Allison http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Allison Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:44:14 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-410 I was just in Magic Mouse Toys two days ago... they're still around. Two stories of fun! :) I went in search of "Rum & Pirates" a board game... they didn't have it, so the link to other game stores is really helpful! Thanks. I was just in Magic Mouse Toys two days ago… they’re still around. Two stories of fun! :) I went in search of “Rum & Pirates” a board game… they didn’t have it, so the link to other game stores is really helpful! Thanks.

]]> By: marielle http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-409 marielle Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:24:39 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-409 Sounds like the kind of thing that Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square would have a good selection of. Are they even still around? Like the rest of pre-real-estate-boom Pioneer Square, I'll bet they've been forced out... Sounds like the kind of thing that Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square would have a good selection of.

Are they even still around? Like the rest of pre-real-estate-boom Pioneer Square, I’ll bet they’ve been forced out…

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Rhonda Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:21:19 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-408 Here are two stores listed in an online article from 1999. I have no idea if they are still there. Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square (603 First, 682-5007)(another phone # 206-682-8097 ) Games and Gizmos (200 Broadway E, 322-6585; 211 Bellevue Wy NE, Bellevue, 425-462-1569 ; 8912 161st NE, Redmond, 425-895-9588) offers a good selection of both jigsaw puzzles and 3-D puzzles. Here is the article: http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/9948/features-guilfoyle.php Happy puzzling. Here are two stores listed in an online article from 1999. I have no idea if they are still there.

Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square (603 First, 682-5007)(another phone # 206-682-8097 )

Games and Gizmos (200 Broadway E, 322-6585; 211 Bellevue Wy NE, Bellevue, 425-462-1569 ; 8912 161st NE, Redmond, 425-895-9588) offers a good selection of both jigsaw puzzles and 3-D puzzles.

Here is the article: http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/9948/features-guilfoyle.php

Happy puzzling.

]]> By: Kerri http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Kerri Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:04:02 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-406 My local Barnes & Noble carries puzzles-- maybe you have one near you? My local Barnes & Noble carries puzzles– maybe you have one near you?

]]> By: Liz http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Liz Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:44:06 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-405 Hallmark card stores often carry Springbok puzzles, which are pretty good quality puzzles, with a variety of designs. Hallmark card stores often carry Springbok puzzles, which are pretty good quality puzzles, with a variety of designs.

]]> By: heidi http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-404 heidi Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:37:04 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-404 i love puzzles! my family has the same tradition and we always stay up until the wee hours of the night putting them together and watching old movies. sigh. what fun. try Math 'n' Stuff on 91st and Roosevelt -- it's a kids' store, primarily, but also has a ton of games and some puzzles. hubby and i recently purchased a puzzle for our nieces there, hoping to introduce them to my family's tradition. also, Gary's Games & Hobbies is a great place (on Greenwood Ave just north of 85th). good luck! i love puzzles! my family has the same tradition and we always stay up until the wee hours of the night putting them together and watching old movies. sigh. what fun.

try Math ‘n’ Stuff on 91st and Roosevelt — it’s a kids’ store, primarily, but also has a ton of games and some puzzles. hubby and i recently purchased a puzzle for our nieces there, hoping to introduce them to my family’s tradition. also, Gary’s Games & Hobbies is a great place (on Greenwood Ave just north of 85th). good luck!

]]> By: megs http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-403 megs Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:35:36 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-403 i was at the fred meyer off of 35th in fremont/ballard just about an hour ago looking for a rock'em, sock'em (which i didn't find). in my searching, they had an impressive isle of puzzles. happy hunting! i was at the fred meyer off of 35th in fremont/ballard just about an hour ago looking for a rock’em, sock’em (which i didn’t find). in my searching, they had an impressive isle of puzzles. happy hunting!

]]> By: Jeanne http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Jeanne Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:05:53 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-401 I think Gary's Games on Greenwood at about 85th has puzzles... I think Gary’s Games on Greenwood at about 85th has puzzles…

]]> By: mam http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-400 mam Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-400 Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square has a nice selection of puzzles. Magic Mouse Toys in Pioneer Square has a nice selection of puzzles.

]]> By: greta http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-399 greta Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:31:26 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-399 there are a list of games stores in seattle on http://www.seattlespiel.com/stores.html -- surely some of these would have puzzles too? also, you could check with matthew of www.defectiveyeti.com to see if he has any other suggestions, he is a board game fanatic. or so it seems! (i found the link to seattle spiel on his site.) there are a list of games stores in seattle on http://www.seattlespiel.com/stores.html — surely some of these would have puzzles too? also, you could check with matthew of http://www.defectiveyeti.com to see if he has any other suggestions, he is a board game fanatic. or so it seems! (i found the link to seattle spiel on his site.)

]]> By: Giselle http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-398 Giselle Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:10:22 +0000 http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2006/12/20/good-old-fashioned-fun/#comment-398 I don't know about Seattle, but Hobby Lobby and Hallmark Crown stores have always had a decent variety of puzzles every time I've been in there. I don’t know about Seattle, but Hobby Lobby and Hallmark Crown stores have always had a decent variety of puzzles every time I’ve been in there.

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