Material Composition | Long-term display, frequent assembly | - Industry Standard: Cardboard (12pt) (cheap, flimsy) - Our Base: Plastic + Birch Wood (3mm thickness, ASTM D790 tested) - Our Advanced: Premium Oak (6mm, ISO 3506 certified) ▲▲ | - Base: Durable for repeated use - Advanced: Premium look and longevity ▲▲ | - Base: Plastic parts may warp over time - Advanced: Heavier and costlier ▲▲ |
Assembly Complexity | Hobbyists vs casual users | - Industry: 50 pieces, snap-fit (no tools) - Our Base: 300+ pieces, screwdriver needed (ISO 17637 compliant) ▲ - Our Advanced: 500+ pieces, precision joints ▲▲▲ | - Base: Develops fine motor skills - Advanced: High detail satisfaction ▲▲▲ | - Base: Time-consuming (6–8 hours) - Advanced: Requires patience ▲▲▲ |
Educational Value | Classroom activities vs personal learning | - Industry: No educational content - Our Base: STEM-aligned instructions (e.g., physics of ship design) ▲ - Our Advanced: Includes Viking history guide + 3D modeling software ▲▲ | - Base: Teaches engineering basics - Advanced: Historical context + tech integration ▲▲ | - Base: Minimal guidance - Advanced: Steeper learning curve ▲▲ |
Safety Certification | Children vs adult use | - Industry: No certs - Our Base: CPC certified (ASTM F963 safety standards) ▲ - Our Advanced: CPC + CE (EU safety compliance) ▲▲ | - Base: Safe for 14+ ▲ - Advanced: Global safety compliance ▲▲ | - Base: Not for younger kids - Advanced: Higher cost ▲▲ |
Target Audience | Family vs adult-only | - Industry: All ages - Our Base: 14+ (challenging for younger users) ▲ - Our Advanced: Adults 18+ (expert-level complexity) ▲▲ | - Base: Bridges teen/adult markets ▲ - Advanced: Niche appeal for enthusiasts ▲▲ | - Base: Not suitable for kids - Advanced: Narrower market ▲▲ |
Durability | Frequent use vs occasional display | - Industry: 1-year warranty (fragile) - Our Base: 2-year warranty (resists humidity) ▲ - Our Advanced: 5-year warranty (weather-resistant finish) ▲▲▲ | - Base: Moderate longevity ▲ - Advanced: Long-term investment ▲▲▲ | - Base: May degrade over time - Advanced: Expensive ▲▲▲ |