Children's: 2000-Series
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• Each item is labeled as "An Entertaining and Approved Educational Game."
• Each item is copyrighted by the National Wildlife Federation and distributed by Springbok Editions.
• Additional items probably exist. If you own (or know of) any, it would be a treat to hear from you!

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2000 - Children's Puzzle Game (Untitled) Year: No Date (probably 1963 or 1964) (Pre-Gazelle Logo) Artist: Al Kreml, Roger Tory Peterson This is a boxed set containing 4 small puzzles. To distinguish the puzzles from one another, each has different piece backing. The puzzle box measures about 6-7/8"W x 7-11/16"H x 1"D, and the individual puzzles measure about 5-1/2"W x 7"H. Jigsaw Trivia - In my opinion, this is probably one of the first 4 puzzles from Springbok Editions (the others are 1050, 2020, and 2021). Canada Goose Artist: Roger Tory Peterson Cardinal Artist: Roger Tory Peterson Grizzly Bear Artist: Al Kreml Red-Bellied Woodpecker Artist: Roger Tory Peterson There are 5 known versions of the boxed set. The easiest way to tell the difference between the various versions is by examining the Front Box Rim. * Photo will enlarge when clicked. Each version includes a paper insert describing the wildlife. Version Piece Backing Cutting Style Notes Springbok Version #1 Pastel colored (gray, pink, yellow, or blue) with a hard glossy finish Primitive partially interlocking strip cut (25 to 32 pieces) (puzzles pictured above) Springbok Version #2 Pastel colored (gray, pink, yellow, or blue) with a hard glossy finish Fully interlocking strip cut (16 pieces) NWF Version #1 (Non-Springbok) Black and white geometric patterns Primitive partially interlocking strip cut (25 to 32 pieces) NWF Version #2 (Non-Springbok) Pastel colored (gray, pink, yellow, or blue), with a hard glossy finish Primitive partially interlocking strip cut (25 to 32 pieces) NWF Version #3 (Non-Springbok) Pastel colored (gray, pink, yellow, or blue), with a hard glossy finish Fully interlocking strip cut (16 pieces) Note: NWF = National Wildlife Federation

Other Games

2001 - Wildlife Lotto Year: No Date (probably 1963 or 1964) Artist: Michael Bevans, Carl Burger, Don R. Eckelberry, Al Kreml, Roger Tory Peterson, Maynard Reece This is not a puzzle, but a children's card game. I've included it because it carries a 2000-Series serial number and is part of the very early history of Springbok Editions. The game includes 6 large cards (9 panels each) and 54 small cards. Text on Front Box Rim:     LOTTO   No. 2001     Copyrighted by National Wildlife Federation     1412 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036     Distributed by Springbok Editions, Inc.     500 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036

2002 - Songbird Dominoes Year: No Date (probably 1963 or 1964) Artist: Roger Tory Peterson This is not a puzzle, but a children's dominoes game. I've included it because it carries a 2000-Series serial number and is part of the very early history of Springbok Editions. The game includes 28 dominoes. Text on Box Rim:     DOMINOES   No. 2002     Copyrighted by National Wildlife Federation     1412 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036     Distributed by Springbok Editions, Inc.     500 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036

2003 - Old Maid Wildlife Edition Year: No Date (probably 1963 or 1964) Artist: Fred Everett, Francis Lee Jaques, Al Kreml, Roger Tory Peterson, Walter Weber This is not a puzzle, but a children's card game. I've included it because it carries a 2000-Series serial number and is part of the very early history of Springbok Editions. The game includes 19 pairs of wildlife cards and an Old Maid card. Text on Box Rim:     OLD MAID   No. 2003     Copyrighted by National Wildlife Federation     1412 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036     Distributed by Springbok Editions, Inc.     500 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10036

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