Papercraft Boxtrolls Automata

This papercraft automata was inspired by the 2014 stop-motion animated movie, The Boxtrolls. When put in motion, the troll beats his hands upon his chest. As an added feature, the troll's legs may be rotated forward so he can sit down. This model is a free sample from Griscatrina, a company that specializes in paper automata. To download the printable PDF for the troll go here and click on the words "Get free" in the last sentence in the paragraph.

Previous Paper Automata:
Walking MechWarrior
Antique Toy Circus
Halloween Skull
Dancing Baby Groot
Minecraft Steve vs Creeper

Blade Runner Tyrell Building Paper Model

In the original Blade Runner movie, the Tyrell Corporation is the company that manufactures the human replicant workforce that plays a central role in the plot of the film. This paper model of the pyramid-like Tyrell Corporation headquarters building was created by Martin Sanger. The PDF template for the model is available for download here. The long awaited sequel to the Blade Runner is scheduled to be released on October 6th of this year!

Other Sci-Fi Movie Papercraft:
Mad Max Interceptor
Blade Runner Ground Spinners
Reaverized Serenity
AvP Xenomorphs
HAL 9000 Interface

Video Game Lighthouse Papercraft

This lighthouse paper model was inspired by the video game, The Long Dark. Created by Hinterland, the game is described by the company as a "first-person post-disaster survival simulation". In the game the lighthouse is located at a fictional location in Canada known as "Desolation Point". The PDF template for this papercraft may be downloaded here.

Other Paper Models of Fictional Architecture:
Elf Cloister
Haunted Lighthouse
Pixar UP House
Lone Ranger Frontier Town
Futurama Headquarters Building

G1 Transformers Papercraft: Omega Supreme

Gus Santome usually creates mini paper toys, but in this case he has created something considerably larger! This paper model is of the G1 Transformer, Omega Supreme. Omega is described by the Transformers Wiki as:

"...one of the largest Autobots there is. He isn't much for words, preferring his massive frame and equally massive weapons to do the talking for him. Omega is the last line of defense for the Autobots, a titanic guardian robot capable of instilling fear and panic into the sparks of Decepticons that dare face him on the field of battle."

The PDF template for the model may be downloaded here. TIP: The model may be modified to be pose-able by making use of metal paper fasteners found in most office supply stores.

Other Papercraft Robots:
Wolfenstein Panzerhund
Zoids Command Wolf
War for Cybertron Optimus Prime
Taekwon V Robot
Mechagodzilla

Origami Violets

I haven't done a post on origami in a while, so today is the day. Being partial to origami flowers, I thought these violets created by Origami Around were most excellent. These are not a project for the origami purist as they are created from more than one square of paper and some gluing is involved. Instructions on how to fold the violets may be found here.

Other Origami Flowers:
Long Stem Rose
Lotus Blossom
Gift of Gifts Roses

TMNT Leonardo Paper Model

Released in 2009, this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle paper model is an "oldie but goodie". Leonardo, the leader of the Turtles, is shown mid-action having one katana sword drawn and the other half out of its sheath.  PDF and Pepakura PDO templates are still available for download at Action Papercrafts. The finished model stands 10" (26 cm) tall. Build photo by Two-wisemen.

Other Papercraft Turtles:
Painted Turtle
Ninja Turtles with Pizzas Paper Toys
Green Sea Turtle

Concrete Pump Truck Paper Model

On construction sites, sometimes a concrete pump truck is used to pour concrete in hard to reach places. A flexible boom on the back of the truck allows liquid concrete to be pumped to considerable heights and also up and over obstacles. This papercraft pump truck is offered as a free download on the Mansei Restaurant (Tokyo) website. As you can see from the photos, the boom arm and stabilizers are movable. Concrete pumps were first invented by European engineers in the 1920's and 30's.

Other Papercraft Trucks:
1953 Dodge M37
MechWarrior 4 Cargo Truck
2014 Chevy Silverado
Dodge Power Wagon