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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]