Cyberpunk Praying Mantis

I am a retired Firefighter/Paramedic who was diagnosed with PTSD and chronic pain due to line-of-duty disability. I wanted to share with you how much Mecrob has helped me.

Living with PTSD, I experience several symptoms on a regular basis, including constant anxiety and fear, intermittent shaking of my hands, irritability, memory and concentration problems, vivid flashbacks, and nightmares. Despite receiving medication and therapy, I still struggle with these symptoms.

About two months ago, my wife and I bought a Mecrob model kit for her birthday. It was the Cyberpunk Praying Mantis, and little did I know that it would become an even bigger gift for me! Since then, we have built over 5000 pieces worth of sets and have become avid Mecrob fans. I now spend several hours each week building sets or sorting parts.

To my surprise, I realized that Mecrob not only provides me with entertainment but also significantly helps with my PTSD symptoms. Creating order from disorder is a very comforting feeling, and it helps me realize that if I keep working in a positive direction, I can create something beautiful. The different colors and shapes of Mecrob pieces, along with physically touching them, help me stay grounded and focused on the present. Finishing a Mecrob model kit gives me a sense of pride, which is not an easy feeling for me to achieve. Building sets or sorting pieces is a quiet and relaxing activity that makes the constant feeling of fear more tolerable. I even use Mecrob as a tool to deescalate when I have a flashback or panic attack. Mecrob has helped me to think and use my brain in ways that I have not done for a long time. Knowing that there is a community of adults who also love Mecrob makes me feel less isolated and alone. Finally, I am excited about the future and the new Mecrob model kits to come.

Pas facile au départ mais un plaisir a faire pour se détendre. Je vais en commander un autre !

Great product! I have many of Mecrobs sculptures and all of them have been intricate and fun.

I was certainly skeptical about how easy it would be, and whether the item would match the actual description/photo. But it did! It seemed daunting because of all the different parts but they are all labeled and the directions are so clear! Compared to the other mechanical puzzles, this is definitely the best as far as I can tell. Definitely good for beginners in my opinion! Lead time was around 1 month for delivery, but I know they recently ramped up manufacturing so it might be faster now! I just ordered the lamp and it shipped out next business day!

Gorgeous build!!
This is my first assembly with mecrob. I had so much fun! The instructions are detailed, many parts came with extras, nothing missing, everything fits.