The fun generated by video games has sparked many crafty and talented fans to take their love of video game characters to a new level. If you thought that 3D was only for video games, then check out these three-dimensional papercraft creations of some of the most beloved video game icons!
1. Master Chief
While this papercraft Master Chief probably can’t handle the Covenant, he sure does look cool.
2. Mario Thwomp Looks as Solid as it Gets
Any fan of the Mario world of games is sure to recognize the Mario Thwomp. The amazing thing about this papercraft wonder is just how much it looks like stone.
3. Blow Your Mind With Some Portal Papercraft
Any fan of Portal will have to love seeing this innovative game come to life in such a three dimensional way.
4. Mario Characters All Cubed Up and Ready to Go
If you love Mario and all things of the Mario Universe, then you are going to be stunned by these amazingly detailed little papercraft gems.
5. Link
The detail on this papercraft Link should be enough to impress any fan of this remarkably robust video game series.
6. Sonic the Hedgehog
Just when you thought you had seen every side of Sonic the Hedgehog, he’s back. But this time not in video game form. Check out this really cleverly done paper version of the world’s most famous hedgehog.
Every hero must have a villain of weight and statue. What would a capable hero like Sonic the Hedgehog be without Dr. Eggman? Why you can even have both Dr. Eggman and Sonic in papercraft form.
8. The One and Only Pac-Man
Few video game symbols are as iconic, loved and immortal as Pac-Man. Now the ghost gobbling wonder has been created in papercraft; complete with a tasty ghost!
9. Megaman
It’s hard to know what is more amazing, this simply awesome and detailed Megaman papercraft, or the fact that that there has now been ten Megaman games!
10. Donkey Kong
When you say “Kong” to a video gamer, they are most likely to think of Donkey Kong and not King Kong. The level of detail on this Donkey Kong is sure to impress all that see it.
11. Ultimate Big Daddy
Okay this might not be the ultimate Big Daddy. But it is probably the scariest Big Daddy from Bioshock made out of paper.
12. Team Fortress
Check out this well equipped, well-armed and downright dangerous looking Team Fortress papercraft creation.
13. Wind-Up Marching Bombs
How can you not love a wind-up marching bomb, especially when it’s only made out of paper?
14. Starfox
If you need any more proof that Starfox is still loved, just take a look at this pretty incredible tribute.
15. Lara Croft
You may think that you’ve seen every possible version of Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft, but think again! This gun-toting paper Lara should make everyone look twice.
16. Earthwork Jim Lives
How can anyone forget Earthworm Jim? As it turns out, you can have an Earthworm Jim of your own in paper form. Now, that is just plain cool.
17. Silent Hill – Pyramid Head
If you still have nightmares about Silent Hill, you might want to think twice about this papercraft horror. You may have trouble sleeping if this craft is in your room.
18. Bowser Gets Another Adventure
You might think that Bowser of Mario Brothers fame has only had one adventure of his own, but he has also made his way into the world of papercraft.
19. Aim Portal’s Turret at Your Friends
Feel free to marvel at the ingenious design behind this papercraft Portal turret. For a true intimidation factor, build several and let them defend your workstation.
20. Steelix From the Pokemon Universe should Scare Everyone!
Kids of all ages will probably do a double take when they see this rather intimidating papercraft beastie!