What lands in the first year
Each kit takes a different trade and gets a little harder than the last.
Kit 1 · Carpentry
House frame
Laser-cut balsa, paint, glue, and a photo of the finished model. No instruction sheet — that's the challenge.
Kit 2 · Structures
Working drawbridge
A deck that lifts, a counterweight, and a first look at why bridges are shaped the way they are.
Kit 3 · Plumbing
Under-sink run
Real fittings at model scale. Dry-fit it, find the leak, fix the leak.
Kit 4 · Electrical
Lit-up room
Low-voltage circuit with a switch that actually works, wired to a plan you read yourself.
Kit 5 · Concrete
Slab and forms
Mix, pour, screed, and find out what happens when you add too much water.
Kit 6 · Landscaping
Grading and drainage
Slope a yard so water goes where you want it. Randy's favorite, obviously.
Kit order may shift as new builds finish testing.
He asked for the glue, not the iPad
Read the comic twice before he touched the kit. The no-instructions thing frustrated him for about ten minutes and then he had it.
Melissa R. — bought for a 7-year-oldBought it for my grandson, ended up building it with him
I've been in framing thirty years. First toy I've seen that shows a kid what the job actually looks like instead of a plastic hammer.
Dale W. — bought for a 9-year-oldGreat for our after-school club
Ran it with twelve kids in one session. Only note: order extra glue, ours went fast.
Priya N. — after-school coordinatorReviews shown are placeholders for launch.
When will my bucket ship?
First-run buckets ship as the run completes. You'll get an email with the date before your card is charged.
What's the return policy?
Thirty days. If the build wasn't a hit, email us and we'll send a label — you don't have to ship the comic back.
Do later kits come in a bucket too?
No. The bucket comes once. Each later kit arrives in a mailer with a badge for the inside of the lid.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Any time before the next kit ships, from your account or by email. Annual plans can be turned off before they renew.
Do you ship outside the US?
Not on the first run. Join the community list and we'll tell you when international shipping opens.
Is it safe for a seven-year-old?
With an adult nearby, yes: small balsa parts and wood glue. Not for children under 3. More on ages and safety.