Tonecheer x British Library Alice’s Tea Party Music Box Kit TQ073
Build Alice’s tea party from 209 wooden pieces. This intermediate Tonecheer kit uses a wind-up mechanism to rotate the scene while playing Beethoven’s Für Elise.
£35.99
Description
Model Overview
A charming wooden mechanical model kit inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic scene, Alice’s Tea Party. This Tonecheer x BRITISH LIBRARY DIY rotating music box blends a 3d puzzle experience with a musical mechanism, making it a delightful wooden mechanical model kit and hobby kit for collectors and makers. Turn the clockwork and watch Alice spin in her teacup while the Cheshire Cat circles around her to the built-in melody.
About the Manufacturer
Tonecheer collaborates with cultural institutions to produce creative musical puzzle crafts, and this Alice’s Tea Party music box kit showcases their talent for playful, display-ready designs. The Tonecheer x BRITISH LIBRARY kit combines illustrated storytelling with hands-on assembly, aimed at hobbyists who enjoy decorative, interactive models.
Subject Background
The scene recreates the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party from Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories, a memorable episode where Alice encounters eccentric characters at an endless tea gathering. This kit captures the whimsy of that moment in miniature form, making it appealing to fans of literary subjects and period curiosities.
Model Kit Features
- Type: Wooden music box puzzle
- Parts: 209 parts
- Mechanism: spring-driven rotating platform; plays Für Elise
- Assembly time: Approximately 3-5 hours
- Part Number: TQ073
- Model: DE-TQ073
- Colour: Multicoloured
- Recommended age: 15+
Who This Model Kit Is For
This intermediate kit suits someone who enjoys arranging small figures and working through a detailed wooden build. The kit recreates the tea party on a rotating platform, with a music movement fitted beneath the scene.
Modelling Notes
Expect a focused, enjoyable build that takes around 3-5 hours. The kit includes illustrated assembly instructions with step-by-step pictures, but liquid glue is not included due to air transport restrictions. Please prepare craft adhesives or a 3-in-1 advanced craft glue before you begin. Once complete, the finished music box works as a charming desk decor item and a conversation-starting scale model of a beloved story moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this model kit suitable for beginners?
Model Steam rates it Intermediate. The kit takes around three to five hours and includes several small decorative parts to fit. It suits a patient builder comfortable with small pieces and adhesive.
How many parts are included and how complex is the build?
There are 209 pieces. Allow approximately three to five hours to build the platform and scene, arrange the decorative parts and fit the music mechanism.
What tools or glue do I need to assemble the kit?
A small screwdriver is listed with the kit. Use adhesive where the instructions call for it and check the exact pack contents before starting.
Does the finished model move or play music?
Yes. Winding the mechanism turns the tea party platform and plays Für Elise.
Is this kit suitable as a gift and how does it display?
Absolutely. Packaged attractively, it makes a thoughtful birthday gift and functions as a beautiful-sounding desktop decoration once assembled.
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