HTF Ravensburger IN THE JUNGLE 150 Piece Puzzle 1986 RARE Mario Kessler COMPLETE For Sale

RARE, Vintage Hard-To-Find 1986 edition \"IN THE JUNGLE\" Ravensburger150 Piece Puzzle. Beautifully preserved piece of Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburg history manufactured pre-reunification in West Germany.Classic collectible children\'s puzzle on Greenback boardis a wonderful snapshot of vintage jigsaw design from the mid-1980s.

Release Year: Released in 1986. Key Puzzle Details Manufacturer: Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburg, the historic corporate name printed on the lower left corner before the company fully transitioned its branding exclusively to \"Ravensburger\" globally.Origin: Made in West Germany (prior to the German reunification in 1990). Piece Count: 150 pieces (\"Teile, Pieces\"), designed primarily for advanced children or hobbyists looking for a quick, nostalgic build.

BRAND: Ravensburger -Made in West Germany by Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburg (Prior to German Reunification in 1990).

STYLE: 150 Piece Green Back Board\"IN THE JUNGLE\" artwork by Mario Kessler

CONDITION:Vintage Pre-Owned Very Good.BOX-Sturdy box Top is Excellent with no scratches or graphics issues. Bottom with minimal shelf wear on bottom & 1 corner, NO tape scars.Opened but verified 100% COMPLETE -confirmed it has all 150 pieces & photographed assembled.It was loved and previously displayedin a frame.

*CONDITION NOTE: The puzzle is verified complete but was previously framed and displayed. Because of this, there is a minor, cosmetic frame compression line indentation visible along the cardboard backing on the top left outer edge pieces. This does not affect the front artwork assembly or piece interlocking. 3 small areas of top edge graphic fray- SEE PHOTOS*

The Listed pricing reflects a minor cosmetic frame indentation on the green cardboard backing of the edge pieces from previous display. Because this has little impact on the vibrant front artwork or the structural integrity of the interlocking pieces it is Perfectly suitable for building or re-framing!

SIZE:37.8 x 24.5 cm = 14.88 x 9.65 inchesper manufacturer\'s box.SEE ALL PHOTOSLook at the measurements in the photos before purchasing. If you\'re not sure about the size, flat lay a similar item of your own and measure that item to compare with these measurements.
COLOR:Vibrant Colors as shown.
FEATURES:

• Featured Wildlife

  The composition is cleverly framed to highlight a wide array of exotic rainforest animals across different canopy layers:

  The Riverbank: An alligator floats near blooming white water lilies at the bottom, while a small tapir and a vibrantly colored hummingbird gather near the water\'s edge.

  The Understory & Forest Floor: A golden monkey clambers over a mossy log on the left, near a blooming orchid-like cluster and a blue morpho butterfly. Meanwhile, a jaguar camouflages perfectly among the dense ferns in the center.

  The Canopy: A blue-and-gold macaw and a toucan perch among the right-hand branches, while a slow-moving sloth hangs upside down from a vine near a pair of chattering monkeys upper left.

• Design & Visual Art Style:

The illustration features a highly detailed, lush rainforest habitat brimming with hidden wildlife. Unlike modern children\'s puzzles that favor bright, saturated cartoon graphics, this 1986 edition uses an intricate, classic fine-art style. The color palette leans heavily into rich, muted greens, deep shadows, and subtle earth tones. This artistic direction actually provides an unexpected level of difficulty for a 150-piece puzzle, as the blended foliage makes sorting by color a fun challenge.Classic Realism / Fine-Art Style: Differentiates this from modern, overly simplified vector graphics or cartoonish children\'s designs. Lush Canopy / Dense Foliage: Describes the intricate, detailed background texture that makes the puzzle visually striking.Muted Tones / Earthy Palette: Highlights the deep forest greens, subtle shadows, and realistic color grading unique to 80s lithograph printing.Intricate / Detailed Illustration: Signals to builders that the artwork offers an engaging, high-quality visual experience despite the lower piece count.Core Vintage & Collectible Appeal - Retro / Novelty: Signals a highly desirable style from a specific bygone era. Period-Accurate / Era-Specific: Emphasizes that the puzzle is a true artifact of the mid-1980s. Nostalgic / Childhood Memory: Appeals to buyers looking to reconnect with toys they owned or played with decades ago. Pre-Reunification / Historical: Highlighting the \"West Germany\" text on the box adds immediate historical value for serious collectors.Wildlife & Subject Descriptors - Exotic Rainforest Habitat / Hidden Wildlife / Menagerie: Implies a rich variety of animals integrated beautifully into the scene. Classic Jungle Canopy: Perfect for tropical, nature-focused vintage items.

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