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Don't Panic: How a Model Kit Turns into a Collection
No one plans to start a collection. Our customers show how one model can turn into 18, and the best way to get started when you're on a tight budget.

His Masterpiece at 86: Why You're Never Too Old for Wooden Building Kits
An 86-year-old man spent four weeks building a model and calls it his masterpiece. On the fear of failing—and why it’s almost always unfounded.

And what am I supposed to do with that? Your most honest question for us
A customer asked us what people actually do with finished wooden models. We took a look around real living rooms, garden sheds, and on desks.

The History of the Luminous Lighthouse
Do you remember what it feels like to build something with your own hands and, in the end, hold something in your hands that wasn't there before? That's exactly what the Luminous Lighthouse is all about. ...

Puzzle recommendations for children of all ages
There is a wide selection of children's puzzles. There are cubes in various sizes, wooden puzzles, frame puzzles, puzzle mats, and plug-in puzzles. This makes it difficult to choose: Which one is the right one...

Why doing puzzles boosts cognitive skills
Can doing puzzles improve cognitive abilities—is that true? And if so, which cognitive abilities can be positively affected by doing puzzles? Doing puzzles is a fine motor skill...

10 craft hobbies for the home 🔨
A fun and relaxing hobby can help you unwind after work and recharge your batteries. Craft hobbies are particularly popular. They often combine practicality with creativity...

Tips against boredom in children
Boredom in children is not uncommon. Children cannot always entertain themselves. The more often they are bored, the more often they disrupt everyday life or become irritable. ...

Hanging up puzzles made easy: tips and techniques
Hanging a puzzle requires a little more planning and care than hanging a picture or poster. But with the right tips, it can be easy and your...

