Wooden model kits as gifts for adults

A gift that does not end up in a corner after ten minutes: a wooden model kit with real mechanics that the recipient puts together themselves. The parts are pressed out of laser-cut plywood boards and slotted together without glue. Afterwards the clock tells the time, the safe opens with their own code, the vehicle drives on spring power. The selection ranges from one-evening projects to models with more than 1,000 parts for several weekends.

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  • UGT-24 Endurance Racer

    UGT-24 Endurance Racer

    970 parts · Challenging

    €157,90
  • NASA Lunar Rover

    NASA Lunar Rover

    319 parts · Medium

    €52,90
  • Droideka

    Droideka

    180 parts · Medium

    €54,90
  • TIE Fighter™

    TIE Fighter™

    400 parts · Medium

    €98,90
  • The Monster Book of Monsters

    The Monster Book of Monsters

    195 parts · Medium

    €59,90
  • Anakin Skywalker's Podracer™

    Anakin Skywalker's Podracer™

    240 parts · Medium

    €60,90
  • Combination Lock – Assembled Model

    Combination Lock – Assembled Model

    34 parts

    €24,90
  • Safe – Assembled Model

    Safe – Assembled Model

    179 parts

    €69,90
  • Antique Box – Assembled Model

    Antique Box – Assembled Model

    185 parts

    €55,90

How to find the right model

The most important question is not the theme but the time. For one evening, models up to about 200 parts are a good fit — they are done in a few hours. For several evenings, reckon with 300 to 500 parts. If they like to spend a long time on a project, go for the big models from around 500 parts. The number of parts and the build time are on each model's product page.

Giving a gift without anyone having to build

Some models are available already assembled. They arrive ready and can be put on display straight away. And if you are not sure which model fits: with the gift card, the recipient chooses one themselves.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need any prior experience?

No. Every model comes with instructions that guide you through the build step by step. The parts slot together; no glue is needed. Some models come with sandpaper and wax.

How long does it take to build?

Depending on the model, from about an hour to several weekends. The manufacturer's guideline for each model is on its product page; how fast it actually goes depends on your own pace.

What if they don't like the gift?

You have 100 days to return it. Returns within Germany are free.

What if a part breaks during the build?

Tell us which model and which part number are affected. Spare parts are free. They are sent by the manufacturer from within the EU, with no customs fees.

Is there a gift card?

Yes. With the UGEARS gift card, the recipient chooses their model themselves.