The box contains everything you’d expect from a modern Anavrin release: pre-cut wooden sheets, printed elements, acrylic pieces, decorative details, and the full LED lighting setup. The pieces are numbered and pre-colored, which saves a lot of painting time and makes the build flow nicely.
Check out my unboxing video below:
Posters, signage, shop details and layered façade elements give the kit that storytelling feel Anavrin has been leaning into lately.
Nothing unusual, but I would definitely recommend having enough glue nearby because this kit relies on gluing more than some other book nooks I’ve built.
From the first steps, the build flowed nicely. The instruction manual is clear and easy to follow, with logical steps and helpful visuals. I never had that moment of confusion where I needed to jump back and forth between pages.
Check out the cute little shoe shop
Good material quality throughout
The wooden parts were cleanly cut and fit together well. I didn’t need much sanding or adjusting, which always helps keep the momentum going.
Tiny decorative elements require patience
Some pieces are extremely delicate, especially the decorative details that give the street scene its personality. Tweezers and a steady hand definitely came in handy here. That being said, I only had to replace 1 little piece with a spare one. (yes, some pieces have spares )
This kit relies quite a bit on glue rather than slot assembly. It didn’t bother me, but it does mean waiting briefly for parts to set and making sure everything is aligned before moving on.
Cute old cart, easily assembled
A small obstacle near the end
The only moment that slowed me down was assembling the side panels. Positioning needed a bit of adjustment before everything sat properly, but once that was sorted, the build continued smoothly.
This ended up being the fastest Anavrin kit I’ve built so far. I was done in less than five hours, which surprised me considering the detailed final result.
A warm and cozy final look
The finished scene feels inviting and atmospheric. My favorite detail is the little tram, especially with the front light turned on — it adds movement and really anchors the composition.
Lighting accents could be slightly stronger
Some areas, like the shoes on the right side of the book nook, feel a bit underlit compared to the rest of the scene. It’s a small detail, but stronger accents there would have enhanced the storytelling even more.
