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Where is my order?
As soon as your kit leaves our fulfillment center you receive an email with a tracking link. It can take a day or two before the first scan shows. You can also follow your order in your account.
Has your tracking not moved for more than a week? Email us at info@byanavrin.com with your order number and we will look into it right away.
What is your return policy?
You can return an unopened kit within 60 days of delivery for a full refund of the kit price. Every kit holds hundreds of small, numbered pieces, so we cannot take back a box once it has been opened. The cost of shipping the kit back to us is paid by the customer.
Broke or misplaced a piece while building? That is not a return. We send a replacement for free, see Replacement parts below.
Can I get a replacement for a piece I broke or misplaced?
Yes, and it is free. Break or misplace a piece while building? We will replace it for free.
Fill in our replacement parts form with your order number, the kit name, the piece number from the manual and a photo of the part. Your piece is cut for your specific kit, so it can take a little time to arrive. Keep building around it in the meantime.
A piece is missing from my kit. What should I do?
We send it to you for free. Fill in our replacement parts form with your order number, the email address you ordered with, the piece number from the manual and a photo. Nothing has to come back and you can keep building in the meantime.
Do I need any building experience?
No. Every piece is precision cut, pre colored and numbered, and the lights arrive pre wired. There is no painting, cutting or soldering. The illustrated manual shows one step at a time, and many of our builders had never built anything before their first kit.
Which batteries do I need?
Most kits run on 2 or 3 AAA or AA batteries, which are not included because of shipping rules. Cats Crossing, Kowloon Walled City 2049, Mars Revelation 62, Golden Gai and Whispering Hollow can also be powered by USB-C.
Do I save when I buy more than one kit?
Yes. Any 2 kits save 10 percent, any 3 kits save 15 percent and any 4 kits save 20 percent. The saving is applied automatically at checkout, no code needed. New releases, limited editions and bundles are not part of this offer.
Want to plan a set? Build Your Street lets you pick your kits side by side.
Orders and shipping
Tracking, delivery times and changes to an order
Where is my order?
As soon as your kit leaves our fulfillment center you receive an email with a tracking link. It can take a day or two before the first scan shows. You can also follow your order in your account.
Has your tracking not moved for more than a week? Email us at info@byanavrin.com with your order number and we will look into it right away.
Where do you ship from?
We ship worldwide from fulfillment centers in the US, Europe and Asia, so your kit travels the shortest possible route to you.
Do I pay import duties or taxes on delivery?
No. Duties and taxes are included in the price you pay at checkout, so there are no surprise charges on delivery.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout from your country and the number of kits in your order. Every extra kit in the same order costs far less to ship than a separate order, so combining kits always saves you money.
When will my order arrive?
Delivery time depends on your country. The estimate for your country is shown on the product page before you order and again in your shipping email.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Email us at info@byanavrin.com as soon as possible with your order number. As long as your order has not been packed yet, we can change the address, swap a kit or cancel it for you.
Returns and refunds
Our 60 day return policy for unopened kits
What is your return policy?
You can return an unopened kit within 60 days of delivery for a full refund of the kit price. Every kit holds hundreds of small, numbered pieces, so we cannot take back a box once it has been opened. The cost of shipping the kit back to us is paid by the customer.
Broke or misplaced a piece while building? That is not a return. We send a replacement for free, see Replacement parts below.
How do I start a return?
Start your return in our return portal. Enter your order number and the email address you ordered with, choose the kit and tell us why you are returning it. We reply within 24 hours with the return address and the next steps. The cost of shipping the kit back is paid by the customer.
When do I get my refund?
We refund your original payment method as soon as your return has arrived and been checked. Your bank can take 5 to 10 business days to show it on your statement.
My box arrived dented or crushed. What now?
Please send a photo of the box and of the pieces that are affected to info@byanavrin.com, together with your order number. We will make it right with free replacement parts, or a new kit if that is needed.
Replacement parts
Free parts, for every kit
Can I get a replacement for a piece I broke or misplaced?
Yes, and it is free. Break or misplace a piece while building? We will replace it for free.
Fill in our replacement parts form with your order number, the kit name, the piece number from the manual and a photo of the part. Your piece is cut for your specific kit, so it can take a little time to arrive. Keep building around it in the meantime.
A piece is missing from my kit. What should I do?
We send it to you for free. Fill in our replacement parts form with your order number, the email address you ordered with, the piece number from the manual and a photo. Nothing has to come back and you can keep building in the meantime.
What details should I send for a replacement?
Your order number, the name of the kit, the piece number from the manual and a photo. When you are not sure which piece it is, a photo of the spot in your build works just as well. If the piece does not have a number, please take a photo and describe clearly what is missing.
I received my kit as a gift. How do I get a replacement part?
Our replacement parts form asks for the order number and the email address used for the order. Please ask the person who gave you the kit for both, then fill in the replacement parts form. You can enter your own shipping address in the form.
Not able to get the order details? Email info@byanavrin.com with the kit name, the name of the person who ordered it, the piece number from the manual, a photo of the part and your shipping address, and we will help you.
Building your kit
Experience, build time, tools and instructions
Do I need any building experience?
No. Every piece is precision cut, pre colored and numbered, and the lights arrive pre wired. There is no painting, cutting or soldering. The illustrated manual shows one step at a time, and many of our builders had never built anything before their first kit.
How long does a build take?
It depends on the kit. Beginner kits take about 4 to 6 hours, Intermediate kits 6 to 8 hours and Advanced kits 8 to 10 hours. Our largest collector builds, like Yong An Soy Milk Shop, are a project of 15 hours or more. Take your time, slower builds tend to look better.
What do Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced mean?
The level tells you how many pieces and how much fine detail a kit has. Beginner kits have roughly 200 to 330 pieces, Intermediate kits 280 to 470, and Advanced kits add finer detail, extra lighting or mechanics.
Not sure which kit suits you or the person you are buying for? Our Find Your Kit quiz picks one in six questions.
What is included in the box?
All pre cut and pre colored wooden pieces, the pre wired LED lighting set, the tools you need and a fully illustrated English manual. Batteries are not included across all of our kits because of shipping rules. Glue is included for all US orders and not included for regions outside of the US.
Which glue should I use?
A clear, silicone based craft glue works best, for example Elmer's multi purpose glue. For small parts that need a stronger, faster hold you can use a super glue such as Gorilla Super Glue. Many pieces fit together cleanly, so you need less glue than you think. A toothpick helps to place small drops.
Where can I find the instructions and build videos?
Every kit comes with a step by step illustrated manual. Full video tutorials for several kits are on our tutorials page, and our builder community on Facebook is a great place to ask about a tricky step.
Is it suitable for children?
Our kits are best suited for ages 10 and up. Many parents build together with children from 6 to 8 years old, a lovely screen free project to share. Small parts make the kits unsuitable for young children on their own.
Lights and power
Batteries, USB-C and what to try when lights stay off
Which batteries do I need?
Most kits run on 2 or 3 AAA or AA batteries, which are not included because of shipping rules. Cats Crossing, Kowloon Walled City 2049, Mars Revelation 62, Golden Gai and Whispering Hollow can also be powered by USB-C.
My lights do not turn on. What can I try?
Most light issues are solved in a minute. Try fresh batteries and check that each one faces the right way. Make sure every connector is pushed in all the way and that the colored plugs match. We always recommend testing the lights before gluing the last pieces in place.
Still dark? Send a short video (under 20 MB) to info@byanavrin.com with your order number and we will help you or send a new lighting part.
Does Whispering Hollow really play music?
Yes. Whispering Hollow has a self winding music box built into the scene, so it plays its melody while the village lights up.
Offers and payment
Multi kit savings, free gifts and ways to pay
Do I save when I buy more than one kit?
Yes. Any 2 kits save 10 percent, any 3 kits save 15 percent and any 4 kits save 20 percent. The saving is applied automatically at checkout, no code needed. New releases, limited editions and bundles are not part of this offer.
Want to plan a set? Build Your Street lets you pick your kits side by side.
Can I combine discount codes?
One discount applies per order. When a code and an automatic saving both apply, checkout keeps the one that saves you the most. Bundles are not eligible for any promo code.
Is there a free gift with my kit?
Selected kits come with a free acrylic dust cover, and our limited editions come with their own museum display case. The gift is added to your cart automatically and marked free.
Which payment methods do you accept?
All major credit and debit cards, plus the wallets and pay later options shown at checkout, such as Klarna.
Gifting and community
Gift ideas, our builder group and partnerships
Which kit makes the best gift?
Ikseon-dong Hanok Bakery is our most loved first kit and a safe choice for anyone new to building. Forest Cottage and Kyoto Gion are two more favorites to give. For a more personal pick, our Find Your Kit quiz has a gift route that matches the kit to the person you are buying for.
How do I join the builder community?
Join our private ANAVRIN builders group on Facebook. Share your build, ask for help with a step and see what other builders create. We often feature standout builds on our own channels.
Do you offer wholesale or partnerships?
Yes. For wholesale and distribution, email wholesale@byanavrin.com. For collaborations and partnerships, email partnerships@byanavrin.com.
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