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Paper Robot Action Figure

A foldable paper robot action figure with rotating joints — 6 inches tall, built from 3 sheets of paper and tape using a printable PDF template designed in Maya and Pepakura.

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Paper Robot Action Figure

Overview

A small foldable red robot action figure made out of paper. Stands roughly 6 inches (15 cm) tall — and the joints actually rotate! (Or more precisely, flap around.)

Takes around 2 hours to cut and build (1 hour if you’re fast). Requires 3 sheets of paper and a bunch of tape. Card stock and double-sided scotch tape with packaging tape work best.

Download the printable PDF template and build your own!

Software

  • Autodesk Maya — 3D modeling
  • LithunWrap — UV unwrapping
  • Pepakura Designer 3 — unfolding 3D model into printable paper template
  • GIMP — texture and template design