August 28, 2022

Harry Potter Flying Key Papercraft

Harry Potter Winged Key Bastelbogen
In the movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry and his pals must capture a flying key to unlock a door. The problem is, there is a roomful of winged keys whizzing about and only one of them works on the door! This paper model depicts how the keys appear in the 2001 PC video game released in conjunction with the movie. In the game, the keys are gold when they are calm, but if "angered", they turn red. The PDF templates for both types of keys may be downloaded here. The finished keys are 4" (10 cm) long.

I don't release my own paper model designs as often as I once did. In fact, this is my first release since 2020! I hinted in 2018 I might release this particular papercraft.  Finally, today have I been able to follow through.

Other Harry Potter Papercraft:

Hogwarts Well
Quidditch Field
Death Eater Masks
Mini Marauder's Map
Origami Howler

August 21, 2022

Stitch Papercraft

Disney Stitch Bastelbogen
I am not sure of the origin of this Disney Stitch papercaft. There are some clues in the template, however. The instructions are in Japanese and there is a tiny note on the back of the base that says "Print: Epson". There is another note on the base that says "Not for sale". I can only assume this papercraft was a free promotional papercraft Disney did in cooperation with the Epson company. Perhaps when the movie was released?

The model is a typical Japanese design where the colored gluing tabs are on the outside of the model and the pieces are gently curved into place rather than folded into place with sharp creases. The PDF template for the model may be downloaded here. Sorry no printed instructions are available.

Other Lilo & Stitch Papercraft:

1:1 Stitch Ray Gun
Larger Stitch Paper Model

August 15, 2022

Pokeball Origami Gift Box

Pokemon Origami
Here's a neat pokeball origami gift box from Paper Kawaii. The box is created from five 15 x 15 cm squares of paper: 2 white, 2 red and 1 black. Paper Kawaii lists the difficulty of folding this origami creation four out of five stars. The instructions are in video format only. No folding diagrams are available.

Pokeballs are, of course, for catching Pokemon. So, you might want to put one inside the box when you are finished. Paper Kawaii has a Pikachu you can fold. Below are some other possibilities made out of paper for inside the box.  However with these, you might need to build the Pokemon smaller or the box bigger if you want the lid to close!

Eight Evolutions of Eevee
Quilava
Bulbasaur
Totodile

August 8, 2022

Life Size Prince of Persia Papercraft

Prince of Persia Bastelbogen
The Prince of Persia video game franchise got its start in 1989. Numerous games have been released since that time, the most recent to date being the 2018 mobile app, Prince of Persia: Escape. The protagonist of these games is a nameless hero known simply as "The Prince". This life size paper model of The Prince was created by DeviantART member Beav3rboy. It is based on a 3D model from the 2004 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within game. The unlocked Pepakura PDO template may be downloaded here. This model is not for beginners as the creator warns that some "manual modding" of the model may be required on the feet and sword to get things to come out right. The finished model is 75" (190 cm) tall.

Other Life Size Papercraft:

Master Yoda
R2-D2
Dragon Ball Z Characters
Pokemon Eevee
Baby Groot