The Gibsons 2022 Brand Book

We’re Gibsons,

the family owned, independent jigsaw puzzle and board game company.

We’ve been manufacturing pastimes for over 100 years and are committed in producing the best jigsaw puzzles and board games for your customers.

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To avoid missing out, please ensure you check our online portal and website for the latest updates.

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Our Vision We have a clear view of what’s important to us as a business and everyday we work hard to reach our vision:

Environmental Impact

Reducing our carbon footprint is an ongoing priority for our business and despite making great progress over the last few years, we recognise there is still much to do. We understand the significance of our supply chain and are committed to working with suppliers who support us in our mission.

Compliance & Ethics

It’s our duty to know our supply chain inside-out so that we are aware of our environmental and social impact. Although our supply chain is already ethical and compliant, we are constantly monitoring our processes and partners to ensure we continue to work at the highest of standards.

Wellbeing

People are very much at the heart of everything we do at Gibsons. We are committed to creating an environment which allows employees to flourish and achieve their full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We appoint a range of artists and inventors and work with advocates and organisations who can help us to learn and empower us to change for the better.

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Why Buy Gibsons?

Many of our games are made in the UK and are completely plastic free.

We use vegetable-based inks and a gloss coating on our boxes, for extra protection

Our boxes are secured with bio-degradable seals rather than plastic wrap to reduce our plastic waste

Our jigsaws are illustrated by artists from around the world

Our core puzzles are manufactured in the UK and Europe

Our puzzle pieces are made from the thickest board available in the world*

Our puzzles are made from 100% recycled board and FSC paper

Super thick pieces. Sizes to suit all.

Our puzzle pieces are the thickest in the world and available in a number of different piece counts, perfect for beginner, intermediate and expert puzzlers. *Excluding our 2000 piece puzzles, advent calendar and jigsaws in our Iconic Brands Collection.

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500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles Our 500 piece puzzles come in an array of designs and themes, including nostalgia, landscapes and breath-taking harbour scenes.

Our 500 piece puzzle boxes are now smaller, so you can be sure you’re getting the same great puzzles and know they are kinder to the environment. This also means you have more room on your shelves to display our puzzles!

Why you should stock our 500 piece puzzles: • We make the thickest puzzle pieces in the world, which means our quality is second to none • Manufactured in the UK and Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Puzzle size is 48x34cm when complete • Box size is 20.5x20.5x5cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 7

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500 Piece Gift Puzzles Our 500 piece gift puzzles come in extra-special packaging! Measuring just 16x16cm, the boxes have excellent shelf appeal and fit on even the smallest of displays.

The ideal gift for those who are new to puzzling or for the people who have everything!

Why you should stock our 500 piece gift puzzles: • We make the thickest puzzle pieces in the world, which means our quality is second to none • Manufactured in the UK and Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Puzzle size is 48x34cm when complete • Box size is 16x16x7.5cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 9

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636 Piece Panoramic Jigsaw Puzzles Made in the UK, our panoramic jigsaw puzzles are the same width as our 1000 piece puzzles but have a reduced height, making them the perfect coffee table size! They are a great gift for intermediate puzzlers as the 636 pieces make them harder than a 500 piece puzzle but not as tricky as a 1000 piece.

Why you should stock our 636 piece puzzles: • Innovative, panoramic shape • Manufactured in the UK and Europe from the thickest board available • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Puzzle size is 68.5x32cm when complete.

• Box dimensions 31.5x20.5x5cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 11

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1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles Our 1000 piece jigsaws are loved by puzzlers old and new! We have over 80 different designs in our collection, from steam engines for train enthusiasts, to village scenes from a bygone era, our jigsaws are sure to delight your customers. What’s more, we are continually updating our collection, which means there is always something new for your puzzlers to enjoy.

Why you should stock our 1000 piece puzzles: • We make the thickest puzzle pieces in the world, which means our quality is second to none • Manufactured in the UK and Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Puzzle size is 49x68cm when complete • Box size is 24x24x6cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 13

SPOTLIGHT ON

SPOTLIGHT ON

Val Goldfinch

Mike Jupp

Val Goldfinch enjoys creating complicated and intricate paintings in watercolour and gouache. She paints a variety of subjects, including birds, buildings and wildlife scenery.

Mike Jupp is one of our most successful artists and cartoon illustrators who delights our fans with his ‘I Love’ range, where his manages to capture the comical and ridiculous side of everyday life.

Our Val Goldfinch range now consists of 5 designs.

Her A-Z montages are loved by puzzlers of all ages and are always best-sellers.

Mike’s puzzles have become a legend amongst jigsaw fans and their popularity continues to grow.

Wheelbarrows & Wellies

I Love Summer

1000pc

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Thomas Kinkade

Robert Opie

Thomas Kinkade is an American painter of popular realistic, pastoral, and idyllic subjects.

His artwork is enjoyed all over the world.

Robert Opie has been recording the history of everyday products such as toys, souvenirs and food products for decades.

This collection can be seen in his range of montage puzzles.

Kinkade’s art has featured on our puzzles for over a decade. Some firm favourites are Wine Country Living and Amsterdam Café.

The Brands that Built Britain and 1980s Sweet Memories continue to be best-sellers year after year, due to their nostalgic feel and detailed designs.

Amsterdam Café

1980s Sweet Memories

1000pc

1000pc

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The White Logo Collection The White Logo Collection is our range of design-led jigsaw puzzles, especially for adults. With the recent wave of young adults wanting to take a ‘digital detox’ and refrain from using devices that can take over everyday life, puzzling is a popular pastime and an excellent way to relieve stress and focus on the present moment. The White Logo Collection is perfect for the new wave of puzzlers who are looking for more contemporary designs rather than traditional puzzle scenes.

Why you should stock our White Logo Collection: • Original designs created by a diverse range of artists from all over the world • Available in 500, 500 circular, 636 panoramic & 1000 pieces • Manufactured in the UK • A smaller box and no shrink-wrap plastic = kinder to the environment • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 17

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2000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles Our 2000 piece puzzles are for true jigsaw connoisseurs! Measuring a gigantic 68x98cm when complete, each puzzle in this collection is a real challenge. Every image is carefully selected for its busy, colourful design to ensure that every puzzle piece is entirely different, making it a joyful challenge to complete.

Why you should stock our 2000 piece puzzles: • Manufactured in Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Puzzle size is 68x98cm when complete • Box size is 34x24x6cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image

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Multi-box Jigsaw Puzzles Available as a 2-in-a-box or a 4-in-a-box, our 500 piece multi-box jigsaws take puzzlers on a journey as they follow the same characters within each individual puzzle. This collection is a bestseller year after year, so we highly recommend that it’s part of your jigsaw puzzle offering.

Why you should stock our multi-box puzzles: • We make the thickest puzzle pieces in the world, which means our quality is second to none • Manufactured in the UK and Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled • Each 500 piece puzzle measures 48x34cm when complete • Box size is 34x24x6cm • Includes a paper print-out of the puzzle image 21

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Extra-Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzles At Gibsons we realise people of all abilities enjoy our puzzles, which is why we have a wide range of extra-large piece puzzles for those who find our regular puzzles a bit challenging.

Our 500 XL puzzles have the same surface area as a standard 1000 piece puzzle when complete, however the puzzle pieces are twice the size.

500 XL piece puzzles measure 68 x 49cm when complete.

The 250XL puzzles are the same size as a 500 piece puzzle when complete, but the pieces are double the size. Perfect for those who don’t have the patience to complete a standard 500 piece puzzle!

250 XL piece puzzles measure 48 x 34cm when complete.

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If your customer needs a puzzle with large pieces then look no further. Our 100XXL puzzle pieces are five times the size of a standard puzzle, but when complete, have the same surface area of a standard 500 piece puzzle!

100 XXL piece puzzles measure 48 x 34cm when complete.

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The Piecing Together Collection Piecing Together is a special collection of extra-large piece puzzles. The easy-to-handle pieces and beautiful images have been carefully designed to be age-appropriate for adults, yet accessible for all.

The images are great for reminiscing and sparking conversation, making them suitable as a rehabilitation activity and can be enjoyed by adults living with dementia. Each puzzle measures 28.5 x 20.5cm when compete.

Why you should stock our Piecing Together Collection: • Piece counts range from 12-40 pieces • Provide those living with dementia, limited fine motor skills or visual impairments with a fun activity that can be enjoyed alone or with a loved one • The printed image can be used as a guide and the puzzles can be completed inside the box • Made in the UK using 100% recycled board 25

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Love it or hate it, this collection is sure to create an appetite for fun! With iconic playing cards and tricky puzzles, this range is perfect for the Lovers and Haters alike.

Troopers on Tour!

Our new 1000 piece celebrates the Stormtrooper…on their day off!

Here we see them getting up to all sorts of weird and wonderful adventures as they travel around the world!

Vintage Marmite 1000pc jigsaw puzzle

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Marmite Playing Cards

Marmite 500pc jigsaw puzzle

Troopers on Tour 1000pc jigsaw puzzle ®Marmite is a registered trademark of Unilever PLC and is used under License.

All Rights reserved. ©Unilever UK copyright 2020.

©2021 Shepperton Design Studios

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Arriving Summer 2022

Box artwork subject to change.

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Festive Jigsaw Collection Get into the Christmas spirit with our festive jigsaw collection! We have over 25 different designs to choose from, from snowy villages to department stores filled to the brim with toys.

As seen on ITV’s This Morning, our award winning jigsaw puzzle advent calendar has sold out every single year and it will be available from July!

Just like our other jigsaws, our festive puzzles are: • Made from the thickest puzzle pieces in the world • Manufactured in the UK and Europe • Made from thick, durable board that is 100% recycled 29

The Puzzle Roll

The Puzzle Roll is the perfect travelling companion. Suitable for any jigsaw size up to 1000 pieces, The Puzzle Roll is a high quality jigsaw puzzle mat that can be rolled up and transported with ease. To avoid any creasing, the roll is presented around a cardboard drum which is perfect for keeping spare pieces safe during the transition.

Finally, the elastic and velcro bands ensure everything stays in place!

Box size 63x10x10cm • Unrolled mat measures 59x100cm 30

The Puzzle Board

Our Puzzle Board guarantees to provide a safe and stable work surface for as long it takes to complete one of our puzzles.

The large board, which is suitable for puzzles up to 1000 pieces, is extremely strong but incredibly light, making it easy to carry and store away. The non-slip surface has a raised edge to prevent lost pieces, so when it is not being used it can be stored underneath a sofa or on top of a cupboard.

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Little Gibsons is our collection of bright and colourful jigsaw puzzles and games that have been tailor-made for inquisitive children. Piece counts range from 2 to 250 pieces and all the products are presented in unique and innovative boxes.

Pool Party 100XXL Piece

Woodland Friends Puzzles 8x2pc

Sweet Dreams Puzzle 36pc

Why you should stock our Little Gibsons range: • Fun themes and quirky packaging • As with all Gibsons jigsaws, we use 100% recycled puzzle board, FSC paper and work with the best artists from all around the world • We have reduced the plastic in our Little Gibsons range by removing the shrink-wrap on the puzzles and we no longer pack the pieces in a plastic bag

Superhero City Memory Game

Chicken Out Card Game

The Unusual Alphabet Puzzle 24pc 33

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Family Games Entertaining the generations is what we do best. Our range of games are great fun for the whole family.

From quick-play games like Mind the Gap and Honeycombs, to family and strategy games like 221b Baker Street and Civilization, our best-selling board games will keep all ages entertained!

Zonkers family game

Sherlock Holmes The Card Game

Pass the Bomb The Big One board game

Why you should stock our games range: • We have been producing games or over 100 years • There is something for everyone – from board games to card games and adult party games • We are continually reviewing our processes and now make a range of our games in the UK with plastic-free packaging

Honeycombs family game

• Mind the Gap, 221B Baker Street and Pass the Bomb are games cupboard favourites and have been stocked in high street retailers for decades 35

Pass the Bomb card game

• Made In the UK • Age 14+ • 2-6 players • As seen on TikTok! 36

is an amazingly-silly game for fantastically-fun people!

• Pack contains 112 illustrated playing cards

• Super fun packaging • Made in the UK

• 2-6 players

• Plastic free card game

• Gameplay 15-60 minutes

• Go fish style game is perfect for ages

• For ages 5+

• Compact packaging means you can play Quirk! anywhere

• Game design and character illustration by Emmerse Studios • Recommended by Good Toy Guide • Box dimensions: 16 x 12 x 2.5cm • Rules translated into English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch

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Playing Cards Piatnik have been making the finest quality playing cards since 1824.

Their superior standard make these playing cards a favourite in the market, and the single packs with unique classic and historic designs on each card are ideal for collectors and gifts.

Gin

Banksy

Sherlock Holmes

Rail Art

Frida Kahlo

• Sustainable packaging made using FSC materials that are responsibly sourced • Beautifully presented each card has a unique design and features artwork relating to the chosen theme • Perfect gift ideal for both novices and experienced players and are suitable for many traditional card games 39