The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can often go by in the blink of an eye.
You're passing your potatoes and suddenly you're looking at a gift list with 11 names on it. You can't think of anything apart from gift cards to give to your ten-year-old nephew all the way to your grandma who claims she has everything she needs!
Instead of getting them gifts that they'll open, admire for 30 seconds then forget about.
Get them a mini build kit. They can spend a few evenings putting together their very own little glowing world out of pre-cut wooden pieces. Whether they're book nooks or miniature house kits they'll get a great experience out of the build and then a lovely little keepsake!
Why It Works at Every Age
Every kit in the collection is recommended for ages 10 and up, which covers more ground than you’d expect. The pieces arrive pre-cut and pre-colored, and the instructions are visual, so nobody needs experience to start.
What changes with age is the kind of world that fits. Here’s how to match them.
Young Builders, Ages 10 and Up
Start with a simple build. Ikseon-dong Hanok Bakery is a great starter kit with just 169 pieces. It takes 4-6 hours to complete so it's one of the quickest in the collection. Your 10-year-old will love finishing their soft-lit bakery in Seoul!
You can spend a weekend building it with them and give them a gift and a fun afternoon.
Teens and Young Adults
Teenagers will want something that looks like them!
Kowloon Walled City 2049 is a great choice. With neon signs, high rises and tight alleyways this is a busy cyberpunk city. It is a simple build with only 195 pieces.
Mars Revelation 62 is perfect for the imaginative type. This bright settlement on the red planet will keep them guessing!
Kowloon Walled City 2049 · Mars Revelation 62
Adults Who Have Everything
Those who claim they don't need anything will love the atmosphere.
Midnight in Venezia will bring a little piece of Venice to their shelf. With a turquoise canal and 12 LED light sources reflecting off the aged stone facades. Eternal Midnight Paris is a secret jazz bar with the Eiffel Tower glowing through the window. This is a limited edition festive release and will not be restocked so order early!
Both are an intermediate build but are a great reward for those who take their time.
Midnight in Venezia · Eternal Midnight Paris
Grandparents & Retirees
They'll love receiving time! Often retirees have more time to be patient with intricate builds.
Forest Cottage is a great starting point. It is a simple build with a glowing lake in the woods, rope bridge and a secret creature in the forest. If they love travelling and traditions then Bukchon Hanok Village is perfect. Curved hanok rooftops over a stone alleyway with the Seoul skyline in the background.
The small pieces can be easier to build with a bright table and tray to sort your pieces.
Forest Cottage · Bukchon Hanok Village
Matched to Their Personality
Sometimes you might not know what age group they are but know what they love!
Cats Crossing is perfect for anyone who loves cats. This secret forest bookshop has 3 cats wandering around. It's an intermediate build with 407 pieces. There are also cats hidden in Kyoto Gion, Golden Gai and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Whispering Hollow is a limited edition village inspired by Tolkien's world and Celtic legends. It has a self-winding music box and 10 LED lights. It is an advanced build with 305 pieces so best for those who can take their time.
If they like travelling then they'll love building their favourite city! Kyoto Gion, Bangkok Yaowarat and Midnight in Venezia are all great starter kits.
Any book nook will work for them as they fit between their books. Choose a world that matches the stories they love!
Cats Crossing · Whispering Hollow · Kyoto Gion · Bangkok Yaowarat
The Perfect Holiday Gift
The best holiday gifts give someone a reason to slow down.
December moves fast, and a miniature kit asks for the opposite. A quiet table, a few evenings, and a little patience. Then the lights come on, and a tiny world glows on the shelf, built by their own hands.
Long after the wrapping paper is gone, it’s still there, catching the light. That’s true whether they’re ten or seventy.
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Christmas Gifts for Fantasy Lovers: Bring Magical Worlds to Life