Happy Water Dragon New Year!

So in the Lunar New Year, it is The Year of the Water Dragon. I too was born in a Dragon year, though not water but fire. Even so, I'm stoked to see so many Dragon related paper toys popping up for us to make. Here are a number of different styles of Dragon paper toys for you to make and enjoy. They range from super simple to quite challenging. No matter your skill level, I'm sure you'll find one to suit you. So check out the links below and celebrate with me another Year of The Dragon!


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Cheers,

Paper Vinny

Tis the Season to make Toys

It's that time of the season for many of us. Christmas and Hanukkah is just around the corner. There are so many amazing models out there related to these festivities that I thought I would post some for those who are looking.

Two major places to find a never ending source of festive toys are:

1. Canon's new Christmas 2011 site. Tons of free decorations for trees, pop-up cards of Santa and all things wintering and wonderful.

2. The all things paper toy related Paperkraft blog. They have tagged and sorted out all the festive things for Hanukkah and Christmas for you. Everything from moving automaton models of Santa in his sleigh to Disney themed Dreidles.

Cheers!

Paper Vinny

Escapist Magazine Interview

Last month I was lucky enough to be interviewed by the lovely and creative Kathleen De Vere over at EscapistMagazine.com. The article ss titled "The Rise of the Disposable Designer Toy" It was about paper toys and my experience and what got me started with them. There is a bunch of stuff about some of Paper Toy's origins and the artists and designers who have been involved. It's a great read with some cool links that I think you will enjoy so go check it out HERE.

A Few Questionable Characters

Yes indeed these two are a wee bit suspect.

First we have Travis Price's Phidias Gold Custom complete with tattoos galore, big gold belt buckle and quite obviously some neglected dental care.

Next up is the Zombie Waiter from the "Fold Your Own Zombie" Calendar where you get a different zombie paper toy to make each month. The designs are really cool and detailed and pretty easy to put together. For 2012 they have a Robot themed calendar. As you can see this Waiter is quite stylish though not so hygienic. And just in case you are wondering...yes, those are HIS brains. He even has a hold in his head to prove it.

Halloween is almost here. Hope you are all getting the finishing touches on your costumes.

Cheers,

Paper Vinny

Wild Flower Fall

Here is a Gnome hanging out in some wild flowers he found near the roadside. Yes, it may be Fall and yes, there is a chill in the air but the Sun isn't done shining yet and thankfully, there are still some flowers left to bloom.

Keep watch for Gnomes in your neighborhood and don't forget to take a moment to enjoy all the colors that are still springing up around you too.

Cheers,

Paper Vinny

Introducing...Simple Vinny!

Alright so I've finally gotten my stuff together and finished a postable template for Simple Vinny. I kept getting asked by folks if I had a simpler Paper Vinny that they could build. One that kids could do in a short time. So I came up with this design that should be sturdy no matter what paper you use.

Some of you might have seen him or even built one of your own at the IconoCraft or Pecha Kucha shows. I was recently interviewed for an online magazine as well and they were wanting a link to the Simple Vinny Template so HERE YOU GO!

I'll be posting a Blank Version soon for any and everyone who wishes to customize a Simple Vinny. In the meantime if you build one of the Simple Skull Edition toys please email me a photo of him in his new environment or on an adventure. I always love to see where he's gotten to next.

Happy Building,

Paper Vinny

Count Down To Halloween

Hey one and all. It's been a wee little while since my last post. I have some news and templates to post soon but in the mean time check out these new Halloween Paper Toys by the great artist MACULA. They are pretty easy to build and they look awesome. There is a Witch, a Zombie and a Wolfman on top of all the many other creatures and characters he has created over the years. Check them out!

Cheers,

Paper Vinny