Inspired by the real, raw streets of Kowloon Walled City, reimagined as they might exist in 2049. Neon soaked, rain slicked and alive with stories no city planner ever approved.

Some cities refuse to die.

Kowloon Walled City was demolished in 1993. But we went back. Through old photographs, researchers' albums and the memories of people who lived inside its crammed, chaotic, beautiful walls. We traced every illegal clinic, every narrow alley, every flickering sign.

Then we asked one question. What would it look like in 2049?

This is our answer. Now it's your turn to build it.

The Kowloon Walled City 2049 DIY Book Nook Kit is our most ambitious build. Neon lights that actually flash. Rain soaked puddles. A flickering screen that shifts as you look, one angle shows a humanoid broadcasting the weather, another a Vtuber promoting boba tea. An illegal dental clinic still open past midnight. Every detail pulled from history, every element pushed into the future.

This one takes longer than a weekend. But every hour is worth it.

Glue, scissors and tweezers will not be included due to shipping restrictions.

• Size: 9.1 (H) x 4.7 (W) x 8.4 (L) inches
• Pieces: 195
• Package Included: 195 Pre-cut & Colored Wooden Pieces, Dust Cover, English Instruction Guide, LED Strings, 1 x Frontal Dust Cover, 1 x Top Dust Cover
• Main Materials: Wood, Paper, LED Light, Acrylic
• Powered by: 3 x AA batteries (Not Provided) or USB-C Plug (Provided)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• A total of 12 light source (Yellow, White, Purple, Blue, Green, Red and 1 Flashing Signboard Lights)
• Weight: 1.8kg
  
  

If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Old Shanghai, you’ve felt its pulse, a city alive with the rhythm of jazz and the scent of tea drifting through narrow lanes. As dusk falls, lanterns flicker to life beneath ornate façades, and the hum of distant trams mingles with quiet conversation from hidden teahouses. It is a place where East met West in the golden light of the 1930s, an era of elegance, mystery, and timeless

Step into the charm of Old Shanghai with our DIY Book Nook Kit, a miniature tribute to the city’s golden 1930s era. Glowing lanterns, flickering neon, and vintage façades hide tiny jazz bars, teahouse posters, and a secret tram ticket waiting to be found.

Why You’ll Love Crafting This

• Lose yourself in hours of calm, therapeutic crafting
• Discover hidden details and Easter eggs throughout the scene
• Watch a miniature world slowly come to life in your hands
• Warm ambient lights create a cozy glow on your bookshelf
• A beautiful display piece you will proudly showcase
• A meaningful gift of experience

Glue and batteries will not be included due to shipping restrictions.

Specifications

• Size: 9.4 (H) x 5.3 (W) x 7.1 (L) inches
• Pieces: 344
• Package Included: 344 Pre-cut & Colored Wooden Pieces, English Instruction Guide, LED Lights, 1 x Frontal Dust Cover
• Main Materials: Wood, Paper, LED Light, Acrylic
• Powered by: 2 x AAA batteries (Not included in the kit)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Estimated Assembly Time: About 6-8 hours
• A total of 10 LED light source
• Weight: 1.83kg