Papercraft Cicada

While this papercraft cicada may look like origami at first glance, it is actually a glue-less paper model (i.e. cutting is employed, in addition to folding). What is amazing about this model is its template contains just one piece. This single piece is cut out and then carefully folded to give the result in the photo. The printable template for the model was created by Fumito Nozaki and is available at the website located here. After following the link, click on the blue text under the photo to download the PDF. The template is black and white, so printing on color paper is required for the best results. The cicada in the photo was printed on metallic paper.

Other Papercraft Bugs:

Tarantula

Beetles

Scorpion

Butterfly

Digimon Papercraft: WarGreymon

WarGreymon is considered to be one of the strongest digital monsters in the Digimon universe. He is a Dragon type Digimon whose attacks include Terra Force, Great Tornado, and Mega Claw. The appearance of his face is somewhat like a tyrannosaurus. This paper model of WarGreymon was created Hellsword Papercraft. The template for the model is available in both PDF and Pepakura PDO format and may be downloaded here.

Previous Digimon Papercraft:

Gabumon

Jyarimon

Data Link Digivice

Renamon

Tai Kamiya

Life Size Baby Groot Papercraft

In the Marvel movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, a group of Ravagers (think space pirates) capture Baby Groot. They dress him in clothes and declare he is now their mascot. This life size paper model of Groot in Ravager clothes was created by PJ Exelero Papercraft. The finished model stands about 12" (30 cm) and comes with a display base. The template for the model is available in Pepakura PDO format only. The unlocked PDO may be downloaded here. Build photo by DeviantART member Hugo-drax.

Previous Life Size Papercraft:

Master Yoda
S.U.N. Elementalist
DBZ Goku and Kit Buu
Incredible Hulk
Harley Quinn
R2-D2

Star Wars AT-ST Paper Model

This papercraft is a rework by Fred Smith of Shunichi Makino's AT-ST model which he released in 2002. Smith improved on Makino's model in several ways. Weathering and battle scarring were added. The paper handrail on top was replaced with wire. The front windows were constructed to be open rather than closed. All exposed paper edges were colored black. These changes make for a much more realistic model than the original. The JPG format template for Smith's repaint may be downloaded here. The first appearance of an AT-ST in a Star Wars movie was the Battle of Hoth scene in The Empire Strikes Back.

Other Star Wars Papercraft:

Hoth Turrent and Cannon
Interdictor-class Star Destroyer
B-wing Starfighter
Darth Vader TIE Fighter
X-34 Landspeeder
Clone Wars Y-wing

Mini Harry Potter Paper Toy

In 2011, I posted about Gus Santome's Harry Potter paper toys. Now in 2020, Gus has finally released another character in the series. This one happens to be Harry himself! What took you so long, buddy? ;) Like all of Gus' paper toy characters, Harry is double sided. One side has a smiling face, the other a face with a startled look. As a bonus, Gus has included tiny paper models of all seven of the Harry Potter books. The finished books are about 1" (2.5 cm) tall. A printable PDF template for this toy may be downloaded here.

Other Harry Potter Papercraft:

Golden Snitch

Quidditch Field

Lucius Malfoy Wand

Hogwarts Well

Cute Niffler

G1 Transformers Papercraft: Bumblebee

In most of the Transformers movies released to date, the robot character Bumblebee has the ability to convert into a yellow Chevy Camaro. However, in the 2018 Bumblebee movie, the title character is shown transforming into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle instead. This switch to a VW was a deliberate nod to the Generation 1 Transformers Bumblebee toy which also transformed into a Beetle. This G1 Bumblebee papercraft was created by Tosanaji Prakoso and KM Shofaun. Both PDF and Pepakura PDO templates for the model may be downloaded here. Generation 1 Transformers toys were produced by Hasbro Company in the late 80's.

Other G1 Paper Models:

Teletraan I Computer

Laserbeak and Ravage

Soundwave and Buzzsaw
Omega Supreme
Poseable Optimus Prime

Vintage Inn and Bakery Building Paper Models.

In 1983, the German children's magazine, Fix und Foxi, featured two "mountain house" paper models. One was an inn, the other was a bakery. Scans of the templates for the models may be found here. I suspect these two buildings may have been part of a series, the pieces of which form a village. However, since my German is not very strong, I have not been able to discover through the Internet if my suspicions are true. If anyone has any information on additional models in the set, please let me know.

Previous Vintage Architecture Papercraft:

Arabian School
Arc de Triomphe
Disney Cinderella Castle
Abraham Lincoln Cabin
Elephant Pagoda

Papercraft Matryoshka Dolls

The first matryoshka dolls were produced by a Russian woodworker in 1890. Since that time, these type of nesting dolls have become an enduring symbol of Russian culture. Canon Creative Park has created a functional, printable papercraft version of a matryoshka doll, complete with detailed instructions. The PDF files necessary to build the doll may be downloaded for free here.  Outside of Russia, these type of dolls go by other names including "babushka dolls" and "stacking dolls".

Other Printable Toys:

Robo Battle Pigs
Tron Light Cycle Game
Disney Villains Bowling
Colorful Cootie Catchers
Minecraft Chess

Star Wars Papercraft: Grogu

Well, it has finally been revealed. Baby Yoda (aka The Child) has a given name. It is Grogu! The little fellow continues to be one of the most popular characters on the Disney+ Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. And where there is popularity, papercraft follows. ;) This is the third Baby Yoda papercraft I have shared. The first was a simple paper toy, and the second was a 1:2 scale paper model. I like this model because it falls in the midrange of difficulty between boxy paper toys and very detailed models. It has a good amount of detail, but still remains relatively easy to build. The model was created by DevantART member Antyyy. Printable PDF and Pepakura PDO templates may be downloaded here.

Other Star Wars Papercraft:

Han Solo

Tauntuan

Jango Fett

Jabba the Hutt

Rancor

Papercraft Beetles from Yamaha

The Yamaha Motor Company quit posting free paper models on their website in 2018. However, earlier this year, they began offering again (for a limited time) a selection of their old models. This was done to give families something to do during the coronavirus quarantine. Pictured are two of my favorites from the collection: a Japanese rhinoceros beetle and a stag beetle. Printable PDF templates for the beetles may be downloaded here. Instructions are included in separate PDFs. In addition to the beetles, there twenty-plus models of various animals and objects available. Sadly, none of Yamaha's old motorcycle models are included in the collection. :(

Previous Papercraft Bugs:

Mexican Tarantula
Arabian Scorpion
Emperor Butterfly