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We cracked open the ROKR LK602 Printing Press kit expecting a quaint desk toy, and found a miniature workshop in disguise. Each laser-cut wooden piece slots into place with that satisfying “click,” and the classic printing press aesthetic—gears, rollers, and ornate frame—feels pulled from an old-world print shop. The build leans more “patient craft night” than “quick weekend project,” but that’s part of the charm: it invites us to slow down, follow the logic of the mechanism, and watch the structure come alive layer by layer. As a STEM-leaning hobby, it balances precision with play, though we’ll want steady hands for the smaller parts. The real question: does it earn a spot on our shelf—or our workbench?