He-Man Papercraft: Orko

In the original 1983 He-Man animated series, the character, Orko, provides the comic relief for the show. Orko is from the planet, Trolla. The Trollans are magical folk who levitate from one place to another rather than walking. This Orko papecraft was created by Titan Papercraft. The template for this paper model is available in Pepakura PDO format only and may be downloaded from Titan's MediaFire page. The most current entry in the He-Man franchise is the Masters of the Universe movie which was released on June 5, 2026.

Other Masters of the Universe Papercraft:

Skeletor
Poseable He-Man
Character Paper Toys

Splatoon Papercraft: Agent 8

Splatoon is a third-person shooter video game by Nintendo. The characters in the game are humanoid octopuses (Octolings) and squids (Inklings). This papercraft figure is of the female version of the playable Octoling character known as "Agent 8." The printable template for this papercraft comes in Pepakura PDO and PDF formats, both which may be downloaded at the Pepakura Gallery. Photo instructions are included in the download, however the text is Japanese. There are currently four different games in the Splatoon franchise.

Other Nintendo Papercraft:

MK8 Mario's Kart
Samus Aran
SSBB Bowser
Star Fox Krystal

LoL Volibear Papercraft

Volibear is a playable character in the League of Legends video game. Volibear is a demigod who is worshiped by the Ursine, a race of bear-like warriors. This paper model of Volibear depicts the original appearance of the character before he was revised in 2020 to have less armor. Designed by Portaldragon, templates for the model are available in both PDF and Pepakura PDO formats. A download link may be found on Portaldragon's DeviantART page. Build photo by Sinsis.

Previous League of Legends Papercraft:

Sight Ward
Shop Skull
Tibbers
Wolf
Riven

He-Man Papercraft: Skeletor

This Skeletor paper model is part of a collection of papercraft Masters of the Universe figures created by Titan Papercraft. Ten figures are available in all. The Pepakura PDO templates for the figures may be downloaded from Titan's MediaFire page. After following the link, click on the image of the figure to download the template. Other than the PDO files, there are no instructions included in the download. The Masters of the Universe animated television show was first broadcast in 1983. Skeletor, of course, was the primary antagonist of the show.

Previous Masters of the Universe Papercraft:

Poseable He-Man

He-Man Paper Toy Collection

Moana Papercraft

Disney has released two 3D animated Moana movies to date, one in 2016 and another in 2024. I just found out today that a live action Moana movie will be released later this year (2026)! In the live action movie, Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as Maui, a Polynesian demigod.

This Moana paper model by Darkcrash features the title character in a relaxed, playful pose with her hands behind her head. PDF and Pepakura PDO templates for the model may be downloaded from MediaFire. If you are looking for a quicker, easier papercraft, give this Moana paper toy a try: Simple Moana Paper Toy

Doom Slayer Papercraft

I always called the playable character in the Doom video games, "Doomguy." However, starting in 2016, the character's official name became "Doom Slayer." This Doom Slayer fan art is the creation of Pendragon's Papercraft. The printable PDF template and Pepakura PDO instructions for the model may be downloaded here. The only other Doom papercraft I have posted before this is a fabulous full-head Doomguy mask.

Star Wars Scout Trooper Papercraft

The first Star Wars movie to feature Imperial Scout Troopers was Return of the Jedi in 1983. Since that time they have appeared throughout the Star Wars franchise, including animated series and video games. This paper model scout trooper features equipment essential to their job: electrobinoculars and an EC-17 hold-out blaster. The Pepakura PDO template for this model was created by Juraj Sáska and may be downloaded from MediaFire. The finished model is 13.71" (34.8 cm) tall.

Previous Papercraft Star Wars  Figures:

Grogu (aka Baby Yoda)
Han Solo
Rancor
Jabba the Hutt
Commando Droid

Disney Villains Papercraft

Someone pointed out that I hadn't posted links to ALL the papercraft Disney characters that were once available on the old Disney Family / Spoonful website. Completionist that I am, I tracked down working links to two more Disney villain figures: the evil queen from Snow White and Ursula from the Little Mermaid. The download links for these are here and here. The links point to an Internet Archive, so it may take them a moment to pull up after clicking the link. Links to the rest of the characters may be found on my Disney Princess Papercraft Roundup post. If you are interested in more Disney villains, check out these papercraft villain bowling pins.

MCU Thanos Papercraft

One of the dramatic high points in all the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies is when the villain Thanos finger snaps half the beings in the universe out of existence using the mystical Infinity Gauntlet. This paper model is of Thanos wearing the Infinity Gauntlet. The template for this model comes in both PDF and Pepakura PDO formats. It may be downloaded at W R Papercrafts. The finished model stands 23.6" (60 cm) tall.

Other Marvel Papercraft Figures:

End Game Captain America
The Punisher
Venom
Loki
Thor

Star Wars Papercraft: Commando Droid

For several years, one the best places to find free Stars Wars papercraft was the Noturno Sukhoi papercraft blog. Sadly, nothing has been released on the blog since 2016. Fear not! Much of their Star Wars papercraft is still available for download. The template for this commando droid paper model may be downloaded on MediaFire. The download includes both PDF and Pepakura PDO format templates. Commando droids first appeared on the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television show in 2008.

Other Star Wars Papercraft:

Darth Maul Lightsaber
Captain Phasma 2.5D Sculpture
Snowspeeder
BB-9E Droid
Han Solo Figure

Gatchaman Papercraft: Ken the Eagle

In the days of my youth, I remember watching G-Force: Guardians of Space.  The show was a American television version of the Japanese anime, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. The five members of the Gatchaman team wear costumes that represent different types of birds: Ken the Eagle, Joe the Condor, Jun the Swan, Jinpei the Swallow, and Ryu the Owl. The papercraft pictured above is of Ken the Eagle. The template for this papercraft was created by Caio Paper Models in 2013 and may be downloaded from MediaFire. The download includes both PDF and Pepakura PDO templates. There are also two different size templates: 35cm tall and 50cm tall.

Other Anime Papercraft:

Chibi Fullmetal Alchemist Toys
Life Size DBZ Vegeta
King-size Totoro
Speed Racer Mach 5
Chibi Naruto

Vintage Sonic & Shadow Papercraft

I enjoy digging up older papercraft so people can continue to enjoy them. A recent find was these Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow the Hedgehog paper models. Here is what I was able to discover about these:

• These are official paper models released by Sega. 
• There is no release or copyright date on the templates. The earliest mention of these models I could find online was in 2006, so the models were created that year or earlier.
• The templates are numbered. The Sonic Template is number 1. The Shadow template is number 5, so there must be at least another 3 characters in the series. Let me know if you know who the other characters are and where I can find them!

The templates for these models are both saved at the Internet Archive and may be downloaded here and here. From comments online, people universally agree the heads of these paper models are complicated and require patience to build. You have been warned! :)

UPDATE 5/4/25: Since posting this, I have discovered more information! The series was released in 2003 and included six characters. See all the characters offered at this archived Sonic Team page.

Mass Effect Papercraft: Commander Shepard

In the Mass Effect series of video games, the playable character is a soldier named "Commander Shepard." Shepard is customized by the player and may be either male or female. This fan art papercraft creation by Xenonray is of the default female version of Commander Shepard as she appears in Mass Effect 3. The PDF and Pepakura PDO templates for the model may be downloaded from Xenonray's DeviantART page. The download includes excellent photo instructions. This paper model is quite complex and is not recommended for beginners. The finished model is 17.4" (44.2 cm) tall.

Other Mass Effect Papercraft:

Normandy SR-1 Starship
ME3 Tali'Zorah
Kei-9 Robo Dog
N7 Eagle Heavy Pistol

ThunderCats Papercraft: Snarf

Snarf is a cat-like character that appears in the ThunderCats media franchise. Snarf first appearance was in the 1985 ThunderCats animated television series. This papercraft Snarf fan art was created by Titan Papercraft as part of their ongoing series of paper ThunderCats characters. The Pepakura PDO template for this model maybe downloaded from MediaFire.

Previous ThunderCats Papercraft:

Mumm-Ra's Time Machine
Lion-O Figure
Mumm-Ra Figure
Mini ThunderCats Collection

Predator Papercraft

The Predator media franchise all started with the eponymous movie released in 1987. Since 1987, in addition to four more movies, there have been comic books, novels and video games added to the franchise. If recent news releases can be trusted, there are several more Predator movies in the works. This 68 cm tall paper model of a predator was released by Blue Dragon Papercraft in 2009. The unlocked Pepakura PDO template for the model is still available and may be downloaded from MediaFire.

Other Movie Character Papercraft:

MCU Loki
Sonic the Hedgehog
Daffy Duck
Chibi Harry Potter Characters
End Game Captain America

Saint Seiya Gold Knights Papercraft

The Saint Seiya franchise includes manga, anime, and most recently, a live action film. In the Saint Seiya universe, there are 88 knights (aka saints) who fight for the goddess Athena. The 12 most powerful of these knights are the "Gold Saints", who wear golden armor. Pictured are papercraft figures of all 12 of the Gold Saints. These paper models were created by Adriano. The PDF templates for the models may be downloaded at his website, Titan Papercraft. Be sure to check his dozens of other Saint Seiya papercraft while you are there! Build photo by Rhuan Thales.

Other Saint Seiya Papercraft:

Knights of the Zodiac by Ace
Odin Statue
Athena Statue

Pokémon Papercraft: Litten

Against my better judgement, after 7 years away, I have started playing the Pokémon Go video game again. Of course this inspires me to post more Pokémon papercraft. :) First up is this Litten papercraft by DeviantART member, RavaMaster. Litten is a seventh generation Pokémon that is basically a fire cat. It spits out flaming hairballs. Ha! In the anime, Ash Ketchum catches a Litten and manages, over time, to fully evolve it. The paper model comes in two sizes: 6" (15 cm) and life size. The template for the model is available in two formats: Pepakura PDO (open with Pepakura Viewer) and PDF. There are no instructions other than the PDO file. Links for the various downloads may be found on DeviantART.

Previous Pokemon Paper Models:

Bulbasaur
Mewtwo
Eevee Evolutions
Diamond and Pearl Cities
Totodile

Kaiju Papercraft: Gamera

Gamera is, well, a giant prehistoric flying turtle. I always thought he was just another one of Godzilla's many foes. Turns out, I was wrong. The two have never met on the big screen. Gamera is a star in his own right, to date having appeared in twelve movies bearing his name. This papercraft Gamera was created by Chinpun. The Pepakura PDO template for the model may be downloaded from the Pepakura Gallery. This model is smaller than it may look. It will easily fit in the palm of your hand!

Other Kaiju Papercraft:

King Ghidorah
Cute Kaiju Paper Toy
Mothra and Friends
Classic Godzilla
MUTO

PvZ Peashooter & Repeater Papercraft

The tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies was released in 2009. Can you believe it was that long ago?! In the game, cute but tenacious plants defend their garden against a zombie hoard. Pictured are papercraft versions of two of the shooting plants from the game: peashooter and repeater. These somewhat "chibi-fied" paper toys were created by Mayainpaper. The PDF templates for the two may be downloaded here and here.

Other Cute Video Game Papercraft:

Breath of the Wild Link
Okamiden Chibiterasu
MapleStory Golem
PvZ Collection
FF Chocobo

Iron Man Mk 33 Armor Paper Model

In the Iron Man 3 movie, Tony Stark commands his artificial intelligence, J.A.R.V.I.S, to remotely pilot his empty suits of armor as a defensive measure in a battle. One of the suits activated was the Mark XXXIII (a.k.a the Silver Centurion armor). This paper model represents how the armor appeared in the movie. The template for the model, which is in Pepakura PDO format only, may be found at this download link. The finished model stands 19.7" (50 cm) tall. Build photo and papercraft design by Sinsis. The first appearance of the Silver Centurion armor in a Marvel comic was in 1985 in issue #200 of Iron Man.

Other Iron Man Papercraft:

Iron Man 1 Helmet
Disney XD Figure
Chibi Hulkbuster
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Helmet