Some of you might be thinking that Christmas is still three whole months away, and you aren’t wrong. But we forward planners, or more accurately, stumble-across-cool-gifts-now-and-have-to-get-them-early-ers have already started adding items to our Christmas shopping lists.
Some of the things we’ve added are just so cool that we knew we had to share them. So today, I present to you three of the coolest display items that you can build yourself, and when they’re done, will definitely add some wow factor to your room.
ROKR DIY Sky Captain Pendulum Balance Toy 3D Puzzle
Price: R299
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Remember the bird with the hat that slowly sips water from a bowl on a pendulum? Well, let’s take things a little more mechanical by swapping out that well-dressed dinosaur for a bi-wing plane and a scarfed pilot.
This 3D wooden puzzle, built from the ground up, is the perfect little display piece for anyone who enjoys a little movement in their displays.
The puzzle features a titling pilot that rocks in the wind as the pendulum swings back and forth.
ROKR DIY The Seahorse Barque 3D Wooden Puzzle
Price: R769
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If you’re looking for something bigger, beefier and with more firepower, then perhaps you want to check out the Seahorse Barque. A fully built ship with cannons, sails, a rotating helm wheel and enough spunk to even make Jack Sparrow giddy.
This 3D wooden puzzle is nautical elegance personified, and even allows you to pop out the under-deck cannons to scare off any intruders who think you’re only packing ten above deck.
Perfect for any gaming room setup or even that rum-themed bar you’ve been dreaming of.
Robotime Storm Beetle Model DIY 3D Puzzle
Price: R1,099
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If wood just isn’t your style, then perhaps you need to step up to the modern era, with this steam-punk ABS structured Rhino Beetle.
The Rhino Beetle features mechanical mandibles that open and close, wings that flutter right before you, and an Iron Man-style arc reactor that glows, showing that this Beetle means business.
It’s an awesome display for anyone who loves gadgets, and even looks pretty badass when it’s sleeping on your shelf, ready to pounce on the next passerby.
So, if you’re unable to get hold of me over the next few weeks, you can probably find me in my hobby room, opening, unboxing and building these badass 3D puzzles. Aside from just these three, ROKR have so many more available, and honestly, payday, nevermind Christmas, can’t come fast enough.
