Dark Box Mystery Case book nook beside red books, with a miniature study and curved balcony.
Dark Box Mystery Case DIY Book Nook Kit
Dark Box Mystery Case with its roof and side panels open, exposing two miniature rooms.
Dark Box Mystery Case interior collage showing the opened panels and detailed study furniture.
Hands assembling the Dark Box Mystery Case miniature interior with side panels open.
Dark Box Mystery Case feature collage showing the touch switch, assembly detail and battery compartment.
Dark Box Mystery Case specification card with finished dimensions.
Two women holding a completed Dark Box Mystery Case book nook.
Dark Box Mystery Case against a white background with ornate dark side panels.
  • DIY Book Nook Kit

Dark Box Mystery Case
¥8,400
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Build Dark Box Mystery Case, a vintage detective’s study filled with tiny maps, a typewriter, and an investigation board.

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Warm light and shadow make every corner feel like a clue waiting to be found.

Intermediate
Intermediate

Difficulty

270
270

Pieces

6-8
6-8

Hours

7.1 x 4.3 x 9.1 in
7.1 x 4.3 x 9.1 in

Finished size
In stock
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Specifications
  • Assembled Size: 7.1 x 4.3 x 9.1 in
  • Pieces: 270
  • Difficulty:Intermediate
  • Assembly Time: About 6-8 Hours
  • Light Control:Touch Sensor
  • Power Supply: 3 AA Batteries Required
  • Music Movement:Not Included
  • Moving Mechanism:Motorized Movement
  • Dust Cover:Not included
Description

Dark Box Mystery Case DIY Book Nook Kit - Build the Case, Unlock the Story

Ever step foot into a detective's office? Unbox the experience in the Dark Box Mystery Case DIY Book Nook Kit. Designed like a detective’s hidden study, this miniature scene features intricate details—from vintage furniture and shadowed corners to mysterious case files waiting to be solved. As you assemble each piece, the story unfolds, creating a captivating book nook that feels like a portal to a thrilling mystery novel.

Unique Features:

  • A gentle touch to light up the office with warm light
  • Relax with hands-on fun by building the miniature nook in your favourite theme
  • Intricate ceiling decor that rotates slowly with the music

  Good-to-Know Stuff:

What's in the box?

  • Pre-cut MDF wooden pieces (270 pieces)
  • Pre-Assembled LED light
  • Sandpaper and tweezers
  • Paper decorations
  • English assembly instructions

Unplug & Play—Your Chill Zone in Miniature

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Make it your own

Piece Together a Little Mystery

See it glow
Slow down as you build a detective’s study filled with tiny case files, vintage furnishings and curious artifacts. Once complete, let the warm lights reveal its hidden corners and imagine the stories behind each clue.
  • Enter a vintage detective’s study filled with hidden clues
  • Discover a tiny piano, gramophone and investigation board
  • Unwind as you piece together your own detective’s lair
  • Bring mystery and a warm glow to your bookshelf or desk

A closer look

Every Corner Holds a Clue

Touch-Activated Warm Lighting

Vintage Detective’s Office

Cozy Miniature Piano Corner

Elegant Vintage Gallery

Included with your kit

What’s in the box

  • Pre-cut MDF Wooden Pieces
  • Paper Decorations
  • Pre-Assembled LED Light
  • Electronic Components
  • English Assembly Instructions

Battery requirement: 3 AA Batteries Required

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How challenging is this kit?

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Estimated assembly time: 6-8 Hours.

Pause anytime. Continue at your own pace.

What should I have ready?

Battery requirement: 3 AA Batteries Required

What language are the instructions in?

Instructions: English . Website translation does not change the printed instructions.

When will my order arrive?

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Can I return an unbuilt kit?

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