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Think Meccano meets Mad Max. That’s sort of the aesthetic the Woodcraft Marvels are going for. Designed to be DIY yet absolutely awe-inspiring, the Woodcraft Marvels are a series of, let’s call them toys, made from laser-cut wood, among other things. Put the pieces together to create a toy that isn’t really for the faint-hearted. The Marvels come in kits that let you make a monster-truck, a Rapid Trike with a rotating axle that’s reminiscent of the Batmobile, as well as other functional products like a watch-inspired electric pencil-sharpener with actual rotating gear-mechanisms, a desktop replica of the Chernobyl reactor with rotating parts and secret storage compartments, and a bulldozer with literal wooden tread-tires.
The Woodcraft Marvel toys boast of some serious detail, with intricate parts that come together to form some seriously addictive toys. The Mad Max-inspired monster truck comes complete with a toy bull-skull on the front, headlamps, taillights, and even a pair of foglights. The wheels sport some rather rugged treads that make the truck operate on practically any surface, and perhaps my favorite detail is the use of magnetic suspension to give the car the ability to drive brutishly on any terrain without compromise. If you’re looking for less rugged and more sporty, there’s Woodcraft’s Rapid Trike kit that lets you assemble a working RC trike with a rear wheel that rotates on both an X as well as a Y axis. From building the car to controlling it, to even assembling the controller that powers it, Woodcraft Marvel’s kits are exhaustive and incredibly engaging… like building those RC airplane replicas and then spending hours flying them… but entirely made out of laser-cut wood, and with design details that you’ll obsess over, from LED lights to those magnetic shock-absorbers that are an absolute stroke of genius!
Woodcraft Marvel’s more functional toys include an electric pencil sharpener with a watch-inspired gearbox. A sheer pleasure to look at, the sharpener comes with a set of gears that whirr as your pencil gets sharpened in a rather steampunk-fashion. There’s even a replica of the Chernobyl arc reactor that rotates animatedly, and a wind-up bulldozer that’s inspired by the dozers driven by the USSR first-responder task force in the Chernobyl aftermath.
With their raw laser-cut wooden construction, Woodcraft Marvels are much more than toys. They’re art pieces that inspire and engage, as you get the wooden joineries to interlock, paired with electronic parts that truly bring a level of joy that most DIY sets like LEGO tend to lack. From the moment you open the box, to the time you spend assembling the Marvels, to actually playing with them, there’s no end to the amount of enjoyment and sheer learning the Woodcraft Marvel kits can provide… whether you’re a kid or even an adult!
Designer: Denis Okhrimenko
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The Sandstorm Cruiser
This off-road inspired buggy boasts additional speed and power through a wheel-whirling mechanism. Shock absorbers allow the buggy’s frame to tilt to the side for flexible movement.
Features:
– Powerful Wheel Acceleration
– Ox-Head Grill and Front Lights
– Amber LED Lights at the Rear
– Top LED Lights
– Powered By Electronics
– Magnetic Shock-Absorbers
Check out the video of the Sandstorm Cruiser.
This plywood DIY model, once assembled, can drift, veer and avoid obstacles (controlled by you)!
Rapid Trike
This lightweight trike is built to be agile and versatile. The back wheels rotate on axis, allowing for movement against side-surfaces and obstacles, and their shock-absorbers enable springly movement and action. The triple LED lights guide its way.
Features:
– Magnetic Shock Absorbers
– Agile Narrow Build
– Back Wheels Rotate on an Axis
– Triple Front Lights
– Powered by Electronics
The Rapid Trike in action!
Watch the Trike model maneuver around the office, dodging the larger buggy!
Clockwood Sharpener
Wood and clockwork, this pencil sharpener is the perfect work-desk decoration. Every gear inside rotates and whirls, as you bring your pencils to creative readiness.
Features:
– Surreal Design
– Clockwork that Rotates and Moves
– Pencil Safekeeping Section
– Different Diameter Slots to Keep the Pencils Secure
A demonstration of the beautiful and mysterious collectible: the Clockwood Sharpener!
The Clockwood Sharpener has an intricate pencil-sharpening mechanism, powered by wooden gears and electronics.
Reactor of Memories
Most of their team originates from Ukraine. This model is about remembering one of the most significant pages of modern Ukrainian history.
Features:
– The Reactor Tower Rotates
– Switchable Colored Lights
– Two Safekeeping Compartments
Check out the Memory Reactor model overview video!
The Hero Dozer
This tractor comes as a great stand-alone model or an addition to their Reactor of Memories. The near-realistic design resembles the USSR’s first-responder vehicles. “Chernobyl 1986” is engraved upon the bulldozer blade.
Features:
– Mechanical Track Movement
– Bulldozer Blade that Lifts Small Objects
– Drives up to 5 meters – 16-feet After Full Wind-up
Fun and dynamic video of the Hero Dozer.
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