Hyoi Pear Link & Seagull

We all know the best part of the Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker was Link’s facial expressions. His exaggerated actions and reactions gave the game a wonderful comedic tint. One of my favourites is this: When Link places a Hyoi pear on his head as bait for the seagulls. How do the gulls even eat the pears? Swallowed whole?

The papercraft looks pretty simple but it’s also quite small scale. I tried to make the hands as simple as possible while still capturing their shape, but they can still be a little fiddly. Attaching the body to the legs will require some force. Push the legs in nice and tight and this will help secure them in place as the glue dries. The seagull is optional. You can have it permanently fixed to Link’s head or try to make it detachable using magnets (note: Link will struggle to stay upright with the gull attached).

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 20cm
Width: 15cm
Depth: 12cm

Pages: 2 for Link, 2 for seagull
Parts: 63
Difficulty: Medium (3/5)

Toxel

This papercraft is based on Toxel, an Electric/Poison type Pokémon. It’s the first and currently only Pokémon of this type, excluding its evolved form Toxtricity. Toxel’s nature determines which form of Toxtricity it will ultimately evolve into

The papercraft is pretty simple and quick at just 3 pages, but there are a couple of more difficult angles that will need a little patience so I’ve decided to rate its difficulty 3/5. Really it’s probably a 2.5/5, but my rating scale isn’t that precise. Take extra time when attaching the limbs to the body and with the mouth.

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 15cm
Width: 13cm
Depth: 16cm

Pages: 3
Parts: 52
Difficulty: Medium (3/5)

Splatoon Squid Papercraft

Splatoon is a Nintendo 4 v 4 online third-person shooter where the players have the ability to transform between a human form and a squid form. The aim is to cover the map in the colour ink of your team. You can only shoot in human form, but move much faster as a squid. 
This papercraft is of the player's squid form. It can get a bit fiddly and frustrating attaching all the tentacles & spikes to each other, so take it slowly and one flap at a time. It may also help to score more folds than you might normally do if you're used to building smooth. The rest is a simple strip construction, so I've left the difficulty as medium rather than medium/hard, but remember you'll need some experience to build!

Dimensions (with base):

Height: 16 (17)cm
Width: 17 (17)cm
Depth: 11 (17)cm

Pages: 3 (6)
Parts: 64 (82)
DIfficulty: Medium

Captain Toad

Captain Toad first appeared as the leader of the Toad Brigade in Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2. Since then he has appeared in Super Mario 3D World, with a slight redesign and a unique set of levels. These levels involved guiding Captain Toad (who cannot jump) through puzzle dioramas, collecting stars along the way. This concept was later expanded on and Captain Toad got his very first game as a main character with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.

Dimensions:

Height: 25cm
Width: 18cm
Depth: 23cm

Pages: 11
Parts: 79
DIfficulty: Medium

Stuck? Check out the video guide below:

Kicks (Animal Crossing)

Kicks is an Animal Crossing character who was first seen in City Folk. He works shining shoes in the city and for 500 Bells, he will change the colour of your shoes depending on your current outfit or hairstyle. They can only be changed once a day, but make sure to visit Kicks if you want to get a good appraisal from Gracie.

Dimensions:

Height: 18cm
Width: 14cm
Depth: 20cm

Pages: 6
Parts: 58
Difficulty: Medium

Build & photo by: Chartodileon

Toadsworth

Toadsworth is a Mario character whose first appearance was in Super Mario Sunshine, as Princess Peach's steward. Since then he has had various cameos and small roles, especially in the non platforming games.
Download pack includes a lined and lineless version.

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm
Width: 12cm
Depth: 12cm

Pages: 5
Parts: 49
Difficulty: Medium

Hook Beetle

The Beetle is a new Zelda item, introduced in Skyward Sword. The first upgrade your Beetle gets turns it into the Hook Beetle, which has the ability to grab items like bombs and drop them nearby. 

Download pack includes a lined and lineless version.

Dimensions:

Height: 15cm
Width: 28cm
Depth: 25cm

Pages: 5
Parts: 62
Difficulty: Medium

Redd (Animal Crossing)

Redd is a shop owner and rival of Tom Nook in the animal crossing series. He sells highly priced items and some counterfeit paintings, as well as charges for entry into his shop.

Tips: Build from the head down, following the build order. There a number of small parts, so take your time and try using some tweezers to hold flaps you find hard.

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 13cm
Width: 8cm
Depth: 8cm

Pages: 2
Parts: 29
Difficulty: Medium

Jack (Animal Crossing)

Jack is an Animal Crossing character who only appears on the evening of October 31st. On this day, all the townsfolk dress up like Jack and demand candy from you. Refuse, and you too will be 'cursed' with a rather cool pumpkin head. It's up to you to find which one is the real Jack, czar of Halloween!

Tips: Follow the numbers on the piece guide for the building order, and refer to the instructions for where each part goes. Some help for sealing is also included in the instructions, as you will need weights to help him stand up.

Dimensions:

Height: 18cm
Width: 12cm
Depth: 12cm

Pages: 4
Parts: 40
Difficulty: Medium

3D 8-Bit Goomba

The Goomba is a common enemy in the Mario Bros. Series and is the first enemy you will encounter in the NES game Super Mario Bros. This papercraft takes the 2D sprite and turns it into a 3D model.

Dimensions:

Height: 15cm
Width: 15cm
Depth: 12cm

Pages: 8
Parts: 33
Difficulty: Medium

Beedle (Wind Waker)

Beedle has appeared in four Zelda games to date: Wind Waker, Minish Cap, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. He is a businessman who owns a shops that sells and sometimes buys back certain items. He uses a membership scheme where you get discounts for being a regular customer.

Tips:
Build from the bottom up. Seal at the bottom of the hair. The template is numbered, so follow the numbers for the building order. Two parts that share the same number can built in either order.

Dimensions:

Height: 25cm
Width: 15cm
Depth: 12cm

Pages: 6
Parts: 69
Difficulty: Medium

3D 8-Bit Mario

This papercraft was my entry for Nintendo Papercraft's Mario contest. It is based on the sprites from the original NES game, Super Mario Bros. There are also alternative textured versions for Fire Mario, Luigi and Mario as he appeared in Donkey Kong.
Download pack includes instructions, a lined and lineless version in each of the textures.

Dimensions:

Height: 15cm
Width: 12cm
Depth: 11cm

Pages: 7
Parts: 26
Difficulty: Medium

Adult Princess Ruto

Princess Ruto appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. She is the daughter of King Zora, making her Princess of the Zoras. After Link beats the Water Temple, she awakens as the Sage of Water. Download pack includes instructions and a lined, lineless and partly lined version.

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm
Width: 18cm
Depth: 9cm

Pages: 4
Parts: 67
Difficulty: Medium

Niko (Wind Waker)

Niko is one of Tetra's pirates in The Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker. He is the lowest-ranking member of the pirates - at least until Link comes along.

Tips: Start with the top of the head and build down. Build the arms from the hands up to the shoulders, and then attach to the body. Do the same with the legs, build feet up and attach them once fully built. You may want to put a little glue on the arms to help hold them in the position you want. You will probably need to put some weights in his feet to help him stand up.

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm
Width: 11cm
Depth: 10cm

Pages: 5
Parts: 59
Difficulty: Medium

King Zora XVI

King Zora appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. He is the King of all Zoras, and the father of Princess Ruto. He lives in the throne room of Zora's domain. Download pack includes a lined and lineless version.

Tips: Build from the crown down. Attach the arms by surface contact. The bottom is completely open, so you shouldn't have any problems closing it. When built, put him on a shelf or similar and let his legs dangle down.

Dimensions:

Height: 16cm
Width: 12cm
Depth: 10cm

Pages: 4
Parts: 48
Difficulty: Medium