Description

Discover a time not so far away, where the printing sounds marked the start of the day and the street where there was a printing press smells like ink.

Step into the "Home of Ink", a highly detailed build that celebrates the art of traditional printing with 2071 pieces. Explore the historic ground floor printing press, unwind at the cozy "L'etoile Sucrée" pastry bistro on the first floor, or enjoy the lively karaoke corner. Complete with 4 minifigures, and a loyal guard dog, it is the perfect addition to any city.

This building pays tribute to one of the graphic arts that is gradually disappearing by the transition from paper to digital.

The Building

The model consists of a two-story building.

The ground floor has a big window on the facade, an awning over the entrance and diferent styles of windows on both side walls.

A backyard garden with a fountain and a pergola that serves as an outdoor terrace for the first floor bistro.

The first floor has a dollhouse-style opening back wall for easy interior play access, a bay window and balcony on the facade and circular windows on both side walls.

And lastly a white mansard like roof with a central clock decorative piece. Two ceiling fans are attached from the base of the roof, designed to cool the kitchen and karaoke dining areas of the bistro below.

Ground Floor: Ink and Papers

Printing House: It is the oldest and only remaining printing press in the city. The current owner entered as a teenager, but became familiar with the business. When the previous owner had to retire with no successors, he took over. Don’t be afraid of that serious face, he is someone to trust. Being the first business in the building, inhabitants began calling it the "Home of Ink".

First Floor: Foods and Songs

Bistro "L'etoile Sucrée": A cozy, warmly lit bistro where fine pastry-making takes center stage and chocolate is treated as an art form. It offers a daily menu that gives way to a sweet, immersive experience throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a constant aroma of baked butter and roasted cocoa, soft music, and few tables to ensure a quiet, intimate experience.
Highlights from the menu include: Crispy praliné mille-feuille, lemon tart, baked cheesecakes or croissants.
Entertainment Area: A corner with a small stage and a karaoke screen. Enjoy a light dinner before taking the microphone with open-mic nights where music and desserts create unforgettable memories.

Minifigures

The Printing House Owner: A hard-working craftsman with a serious but trustworthy face.
The Bistro Chef: A talented pastry chef who creates art with chocolate at "L'etoile Sucrée".
The Building Gardener: The person responsible for taking care of the plants and bringing life to the building.
The Bistro Customer: A cheerful guest enjoying a light dinner and singing on the karaoke stage.
Guard Dog: The loyal companion of the printing house owner.

Dimensions

Metric Dimensions: 26.8 cm wide, 22.6 cm long, and 27.2 cm high.
Imperial Dimensions: 10.5 inches wide, 8.9 inches long, and 10.7 inches high.