{"title":"Display Models","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery byChapters™ kit is built to be seen. These are the book nooks and miniature houses that earn a spot on the shelf, the desk or the mantelpiece: lit from inside, finished by hand, and made to stay out on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach one arrives as pre-cut wooden sheets with LED lighting and step-by-step instructions. Most take a few relaxed evenings to build.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"five-arches-library-diy-miniature-library-kit-with-led-lights","title":"Five Arches Library","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lamplit two-storey library under a row of five arched windows\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA library with a fire under the stairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder a row of five tall arched windows, a two-storey library glows amber. Upstairs, a gallery runs round three sides behind wooden railings, with red-cushioned benches, a burgundy chest of drawers and a wall of small framed portraits. Below, a teal WELCOME sign and a pendant lamp in a gold petal shade hang over a tiled floor crowded with bookcases, stacked hardbacks, a writing table and a brick fireplace glowing under the stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn intermediate build of around ten to twenty hours, best spread over several evenings. Most of that time goes on the small work: folding the miniature books, fitting the gallery railings and the dog-leg staircase, then furnishing both floors. The warm-white LEDs go in last, and once connected, the pendant, the fireplace and the gallery lamps light the room from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who keeps more books than shelf space, reads by lamplight or wants a slow project, and a good gift for readers who would rather have a proper build than a finished ornament. It is a room box, not a book nook: open at the front and top, it sits on a desk, shelf or side table like a single room from a doll's house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire lit, lamp on, and books stacked from the tiled floor to the gallery rail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe Lit Interior\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive arched windows\u003c\/strong\u003e: The room's namesake: five tall arches across the top of the back wall in a scalloped mustard-and-cream frame, the widest at the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe upper gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e: Behind fretwork railings, the U-shaped mezzanine holds two benches strewn with books, a chest of drawers with brass knobs and a wall of portraits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire under the stairs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tucked beneath the dog-leg staircase, a brick fireplace glows orange beside a wooden chair and a table set with a glass lamp, quill and ledger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooks on every surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every surface is spoken for: a crate marked BOOK, bundles tied with twine, an open fanned book, and a magnifying glass on a brick-print table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm amber lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm-white LEDs light the gold petal pendant, the fireplace and the gallery corner lamps, so both floors glow amber and the fretwork looks its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands on its own\u003c\/strong\u003e: It stands on its own grey flagstone plinth, with red-brick pillars and urn finials at the front corners, like a small room from a doll's house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standalone miniature — displays on a desk, sideboard or shelf top rather than slotting between books (23 × 18 cm footprint, 24 cm tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 × 18 × 24 cm (W × D × H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-white LED — needs 2 × CR2032 3V coin cells (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-cut printed wood, printed paper, metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14+ (small parts; adult build)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut wood panels: walls, floors, arched windows and flagstone plinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGallery railing panels and dog-leg staircase parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture parts: bookcases, chest of drawers, benches, tables, chair and fireplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted sheets: miniature books, framed portraits and pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal and clear fittings, including candlesticks, lamp parts, a lantern and crystal parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers, greenery and plant pots for the front step and both floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-white LED lighting set with wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring craft glue, tweezers, a small craft knife and 2 × CR2032 3V coin cells (not included). Keep coin cells out of reach of children: swallowing one can cause serious internal injury, so seek medical help at once if one may have been swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by a specialist kit maker, chosen and test-built by byChapters™. It isn't affiliated with any publisher, studio or brand. Every byChapters kit is chosen from a specialist maker and test-built by us before it's listed. It ships by Royal Mail Tracked 24 from the UK and comes with real help until it's finished. 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Terracotta pots are stacked at the corner, ivy climbs onto the roof, and inside sit tiered plant shelves, a yellow potting bench with a blue-roofed birdhouse and a bright-blue back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn advanced build of about 15 to 20 hours, best spread over several sessions. The plants and clear panels are the fiddly parts: small printed paper leaves and petals are shaped and glued into potted plants and trailing greenery, and the panels need a steady hand to fit into the frame. The pendant lamp hangs from the roof truss, where its single warm LED lights the room from the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who keeps a windowsill of cuttings or enjoys slow, absorbing work through autumn and winter evenings; a good gift for gardeners and patient makers. 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The lamp is battery powered and batteries are not included. Keep batteries, especially coin cells, away from children: a swallowed coin cell can cause serious internal injury, so seek medical help at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by a specialist kit maker, chosen and test-built by byChapters™. It isn't affiliated with any publisher, studio or brand. Every byChapters kit is chosen from a specialist maker and test-built by us before it's listed. It ships by Royal Mail Tracked 24 from the UK and comes with real help until it's finished. Parts replaced free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ByChapters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56434332959102,"sku":"TSZH205","price":35.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1895\/5646\/files\/terracotta-ivy-greenhouse-02-lit-hero.jpg?v=1790648166"},{"product_id":"superhero-headquarters-city-tower-moc-5201pcs","title":"Superhero Avengers Headquarters City Tower MOC 5201pcs 31 Figures Boxed Building Blocks","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#252a32;line-height:1.65;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"background:#202633;color:#fff;padding:42px 24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#d2ad62;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n      Aftermarket Compatible-Brick Set · Large Display Collection\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 12px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:400;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n      Superhero Headquarters Tower\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 18px;color:#e8e9ec;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n      A towering city headquarters with 5,201 pieces, multi-level interiors and 31 assorted figures — without the original-brand price tag.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 auto 24px;padding:14px 22px;border:1px solid #d2ad62;border-radius:3px;background:#2a303c;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;color:#d2ad62;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.7px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n        Grab the savings\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#fff;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:400;\"\u003e\n        Original retail price £429.99+\n      \u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:4px;color:#d8dbe1;font-size:11px;\"\u003e\n        Aftermarket alternative · Not an official branded product\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"min-width:105px;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid #515866;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;color:#fff;\"\u003e5,201\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#d2ad62;\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"min-width:105px;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid #515866;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;color:#fff;\"\u003e31\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#d2ad62;\"\u003eFigures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"min-width:105px;padding:12px 18px;border:1px solid #515866;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:25px;font-weight:400;color:#fff;\"\u003e14+\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#d2ad62;\"\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DELIVERY AND SERVICE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 22px;padding:14px 18px;background:#f6f4ef;border-bottom:1px solid #e7dfcf;text-align:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.7px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#202633;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBrand new \u0026amp; boxed\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eTracked UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eUK-based support\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e28-day returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:38px 24px 28px;max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#a77d32;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      More build. More display. Less spend.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 18px;text-align:center;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:28px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:400;color:#202633;\"\u003e\n      A statement build at an aftermarket price\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      Looking for the scale and display appeal of a large superhero headquarters without paying the original retail price? This aftermarket compatible-brick construction set contains 5,201 pieces and offers a substantial building project for enthusiasts who want an impressive model at a more accessible price.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      The original branded set retails for £429.99+. This independently supplied alternative gives you another way to enjoy a large-scale building experience without the original-brand price tag.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n      Its skyscraper-inspired exterior features detailed windows and architectural sections, while multiple interior levels provide space to explore, arrange figures and create your own display scenes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-left:3px solid #c5a15c;background:#f6f4ef;font-size:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eImportant product information:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an aftermarket compatible-brick set, not the original branded product. It is not an official, licensed or endorsed product of the original brand or relevant rights holders.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT IMAGES --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:10px 20px 34px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:12px;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1895\/5646\/files\/s-l1600-61.jpg?v=1773908511\" alt=\"Superhero headquarters tower aftermarket compatible-brick construction set\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1895\/5646\/files\/s-l1600-62.jpg?v=1773908511\" alt=\"Multi-level superhero headquarters tower with detailed exterior\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1895\/5646\/files\/s-l1600-63.jpg?v=1773908511\" alt=\"Superhero headquarters tower building set with assorted miniature figures\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/5;object-fit:cover;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;text-align:center;color:#777;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.8px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003e\n      Build · Populate · Display\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:34px 22px;background:#f6f4ef;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;text-align:center;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:400;color:#202633;\"\u003e\n        Made for the display shelf\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 auto 24px;max-width:620px;text-align:center;color:#646973;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n        Large-scale construction, detailed interiors and plenty of scope for creative display.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#a77d32;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e01 \/ VALUE ALTERNATIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;font-size:16px;color:#202633;\"\u003eA lower-cost way to build big\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#5c626c;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n            The original branded set retails for £429.99+. Choose this aftermarket alternative for a more budget-conscious building project.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#a77d32;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e02 \/ SCENE BUILDING\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;font-size:16px;color:#202633;\"\u003e31 assorted figures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#5c626c;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n            Arrange the included figures throughout the tower to create your own scenes and displays.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#a77d32;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e03 \/ MULTI-LEVEL DESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;font-size:16px;color:#202633;\"\u003eInteriors to explore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#5c626c;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n            Multiple interior levels add interest beyond the tower's exterior.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#a77d32;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003e04 \/ DISPLAY MODEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 7px;font-size:16px;color:#202633;\"\u003eA skyline-inspired tower\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#5c626c;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n            Architectural sections and window details give the finished model its distinctive city-tower look.\n          \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:38px 22px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:850px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 20px;text-align:center;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:400;color:#202633;\"\u003e\n        Product specifications\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f4ef;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:38%;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003eSuperhero Headquarters Tower\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003eAftermarket compatible-brick construction set\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f4ef;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003eLarge Display Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003ePiece count\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e5,201 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f4ef;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e76269\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eFigures\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003e31 assorted miniature figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f4ef;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #e7e3db;color:#202633;\"\u003eBuild type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid #e7e3db;\"\u003eMulti-level compatible-brick display model\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth 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Ready for your next build.\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:620px;color:#d8dbe1;font-size:12px;\"\u003e\n        Quality-checked before dispatch from our UK warehouse.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #454b57;text-align:left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#c6cad2;font-size:11px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eProduct status:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an aftermarket, independently supplied, unbranded compatible-brick construction set. It is not the original branded product and is not official, licensed, sponsored or endorsed by any comic publisher, film studio, entertainment company, toy manufacturer or the LEGO Group. Any original retail price stated is for comparison only and is not the price of this aftermarket set. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#c6cad2;font-size:11px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains small parts and miniature accessories that present a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years. 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