Vintage Jumbo Puzzlino – Educational Matching Puzzle – 10 Two-Piece Puzzles – 1978

✅ Short Description

Charming vintage Jumbo Puzzlino from 1978, designed for children aged 3 and up. This educational matching puzzle consists of 10 two-piece puzzles, each featuring two images that naturally belong together, such as a lock and key, bird and nest, or chicken and egg. The colorful illustrations by Alfons van Heusden make this not only a nostalgic piece of Dutch educational toy history, but also a wonderful collectible for vintage toy enthusiasts.

📋 Quick Product Details

• ​Brand: Jumbo (Hausemann + Hötte N.V., Amsterdam)
• ​Type: Educational matching puzzle
• ​Model: Puzzlino
• ​Illustrations: Alfons van Heusden
• ​Material: Cardboard
• ​Country of origin: The Netherlands
• ​Year: 1978
• ​Recommended age: 3 years and up
• ​Contents: 10 two-piece puzzles (20 puzzle pieces)

Box Dimensions
• ​Height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
• ​Length: 18 cm (7.1 in)
• ​Width: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)

Condition
• ​Good vintage condition
• ​Normal signs of age and use
• ​One puzzle piece has a neatly repaired tape reinforcement on the reverse side, which does not affect its appearance or functionality.

🛠 About This Item

Puzzlino was designed to help young children develop matching, observation, and logical thinking skills through play. Each puzzle consists of two pieces that form a natural pair, encouraging language development, visual recognition, and associative thinking in an enjoyable way.

Its compact storage box also makes it easy to take along on holidays, day trips, or family outings.

🏭 Manufacturer & History

For decades, Jumbo has been one of the best-known Dutch manufacturers of board games and puzzles. This edition was produced in 1978 by Hausemann + Hötte N.V. in Amsterdam. The distinctive artwork was created by Alfons van Heusden (1930–2018), a Dutch illustrator and graphic designer renowned for his work on children's books, educational games, and puzzles.

⭐ Highlights

• ​Original Jumbo Puzzlino from 1978
• ​Complete with all 10 two-piece puzzles
• ​Features artwork by Alfons van Heusden
• ​Encourages logical thinking and associative learning
• ​A charming piece of nostalgic Dutch educational toy history for collectors and vintage toy enthusiasts alike

📦 Shipping: Dispatched within 1–2 business days as a tracked parcel. Carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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