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ROKR Leonardo da Vinci's Ornithopter: Build the Dream of Flight

Build Leonardo’s dream of flight with a 156-piece ROKR mechanical model featuring flapping wings, twin-piston motion, a glowing power chamber, and Industrial City connectivity.

21 Gender-Neutral Gifts for Adults They'll Actually Want

Not sure what to buy someone who doesn't fit the usual “gifts for him” or “gifts for her” lists? These 21 gender-neutral gift ideas cover hands-on hobbies, everyday essentials and cozy comforts, wi...

How Nita Customized the ROKR Space Shuttle—and Kept It Moving

See how Nita Davis painted the ROKR Space Shuttle while protecting its gears, moving platform and motorized action.

21 Gender-Neutral Gifts for Adults They'll Actually Want

Not sure what to buy someone who doesn't fit the usual “gifts for him” or “gifts for her” lists? These 21 gender-neutral gift ideas cover hands-on hobbies, everyday essentials and cozy comforts, wi...

9 Musical Gifts for Adults Who Love Music and Building

Shopping for someone who loves music and likes making things? These nine musical gifts for adults include working music boxes, a playable gramophone, and buildable guitar, violin and drum models fo...

8 Birthday Gift Ideas for Women Who Like to Build

Flowers and candles aren't for everyone. If she would rather spend her birthday building something, these 8 hands-on gifts offer plenty to choose from, including mechanical models, book nooks, mini...

How to Paint Miniature Furniture: A Beginner’s Guide

Painting miniature furniture is easier when you know what paint to use and how to work with such small surfaces. This guide walks you through the process step by step, including surface prep, thin ...

How to Create a DIY Christmas Village with Robotime Kits

See how four Robotime Community makers arrange miniature houses, lights, snow, and seasonal kits into personal Christmas villages.

ROKR Leonardo da Vinci's Ornithopter: Build the Dream of Flight

Build Leonardo’s dream of flight with a 156-piece ROKR mechanical model featuring flapping wings, twin-piston motion, a glowing power chamber, and Industrial City connectivity.

7 Top Miniature Restaurant Kits for Adults: Bistro, Fast Food and More

Want to build a tiny place you’d actually like to visit? This guide compares seven Rolife restaurants, cafés and food stalls, with build times from one to six hours. Use it to find a scene that fit...

ROKR Legato C18 Wooden Rubber Band Blaster: A Compact Build with Connected Motion

Build the ROKR Legato C18—a compact 123-piece wooden model with two operating modes, moving slide action, and engaging target-play mechanics.