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 Kimiko Kidd

Chase Away the Quarantine Blues with a Papercraft Mazda

Chase Away the Quarantine Blues with a Papercraft Mazda

Need a fun way to spend an hour or two this weekend? Check out these fun Mazda papercraft vehicles. From the beloved Miata to the retro 1967 Cosmo, you can retrace the automaker’s history in paper form. The Japanese version of the page offers more models, but you can also access English instructions for certain […]

 Aaron Widmar

Make Your Own Hyundai Genesis Coupe Papercraft Car!

Make Your Own Hyundai Genesis Coupe Papercraft Car!

Looking for a new hobby? Perhaps you consider making papercrafts! It’s a fun activity that people enjoy both here and in Japan. All you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, a gluestick, and a lot of spare time. The result: a 3D model car of your favorite automobile! If you’re new to assembling […]

 The News Wheel

Recovered and Translated: Papercraft Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage

Recovered and Translated:  Papercraft Mitsubishi Colt/Mirage

Download, print, and assemble your Colt (Mirage) with these translated papercraft instructions.

Paper model building is a popular hobby in Japan that is currently gaining traction in America, especially in regard to papercraft cars. Manufacturers like Mitsubishi have catered in the past to a large papercraft fanbase, having provided dozens of free designs on their Japanese site. Just as the Colt was discontinued in favor of the Mirage, Mitsubishi discontinued the […]

 The News Wheel

Papercrafting Tips for Paper Car Models

Papercrafting Tips for Paper Car Models

In Japan, there is a little something called ‘papercraft.’ You may think you already know what papercrafting is. Sure, you folded a bunch of origami cranes in 3rd grade and may have dabbled in scrapbooking, but you don’t know how serious papercrafting can be until you’ve pulled out an exact-o knife and toothpicks to tackle a […]

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Here, We Translated these Papercraft ASIMO Instructions for You

Here, We Translated these Papercraft ASIMO Instructions for You

We turned the Japanese into English so you can construct an ASIMO with the best of 'em.

Have you ever wanted to build your own robot, but didn’t really want to bother with all that engineering degree nonsense? We can’t all be experts at advanced electronics, so Honda came up with a printable ASIMO toy to make us feel like real-live robotics specialists. Right now, there are full instructions on assembling your […]

 The News Wheel

Toyota Papercraft Series Expands to Include Three Additional Models

Toyota Papercraft Series Expands to Include Three Additional Models

Earlier in the month, we reported that Toyota was offering papercraft versions of its GT86 and Prius models. Well, as soon as we finished making ours and decorating our office, Toyota decided to come out with three more. So, without further ado, we give you… the Toyota Corolla, Land Cruiser, and RAV4 papercraft versions. Before […]

 The News Wheel

Papercraft Prius and GT86 Will Make Your Desk Explode With Awesomeness

Papercraft Prius and GT86 Will Make Your Desk Explode With Awesomeness

Quick, take a look at your desk. Is it personalized with family photos, knickknacks, and the like? If you’re anything like me, the answer is astoundingly “yes.” But I bet there’s one thing missing from your desk—okay, two things: a papercraft Prius and GT86 (known to us in American as a Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ). What’s […]

 Kimiko Kidd

Infiniti Canada Releases QX55 Carigami Model

Infiniti Canada Releases QX55 Carigami Model

Although Infiniti’s new QX55 crossover is headed to Canada, it won’t be there in time for the holidays. But don’t despair — thanks to Infiniti Canada’s latest Carigami model, you can fold one just in time to give to your favorite car lover. Give Your Car Some TLC After All of That Holiday Driving: Maintaining […]

 Kimiko Kidd

INFINITI Canada Invites You to Fold Some Carigami

INFINITI Canada Invites You to Fold Some Carigami

As part of INFINITI Motor Company’s #ParkItForNow campaign, the automaker is encouraging Canadians to stay home, stay safe, and avoid passing along the coronavirus. While that means you’ll be spending less time driving your real-life INFINITI vehicle, the automaker now offers a crafty way to apply your extra time — by folding some Carigami. Take […]

 The News Wheel

Nissan Creates Full-Size Origami JUKE for Crossover’s 5th Birthday

Nissan Creates Full-Size Origami JUKE for Crossover’s 5th Birthday

Eat your heart out, Lexus. Sure, you have your cardboard IS sedan, but do you have a full-size origami crossover? We didn’t think so. This papercraft masterpiece is the work of British artist Owen Gildersleeve, who collaborated with Nissan to create a full-size paper JUKE to celebrate the model’s fifth anniversary. The model used more […]

 Aaron Widmar

Build Your Own Paper BMW Isetta 300…Urkel Not Included

Build Your Own Paper BMW Isetta 300…Urkel Not Included

Everyone remembers watching the iconic (if frequently annoying) character of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. One aspect associated with the character–as much as his suspenders and “Did I do that?” catch phrase–was the dinky little car he drove. Many mishaps took place in, around, and because of that tiny, bizarre vehicle. In fact, […]