"DIY Clock My First Clock" Replacement Pendulum Pusher

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My nephew has a "Do-It-Yourself Clock My First Clock" kit that landed on the floor with a bang, and one crucial part got damaged beyond repair. That's why we need this replacement part ASAP. In our original kit, this particular component was a bright yellow hue, connecting directly between the escapement's pallet and the pendulum's rhythmic swing. Unfortunately, the small rod snapped off from ours, making it essential to replace it with a new one. I created this replacement part using an Ultimaker 2 printer with Colorfabb "Bluish White" PLA/PHA filament, since I didn't have any yellow filament on hand. To give it a more authentic look, I colored it in with a permanent marker. The print settings were set to 100% infill for maximum durability. However, I had to carefully scrape out some of the square hole's corners to make sure it could fit smoothly onto its designated spot, as the "elephant's foot" effect caused the hole to shrink slightly at the bottom. If you're printing this part on an FDM printer, it's highly recommended to turn it sideways before printing, allowing the layers to run along both shafts and preventing delamination issues in the process. Just keep in mind that this might require more support material to remove afterwards.