Genetically Altered - 4 Size Pack

Along my paper journey, I created the template Genetically Altered, which, true to it's name, has altered over time.  There have been 3 versions so far.

1. Standard 7" with an egg shaped head
2. Mutant 14" with an egg shaped head
3. Simple 7" with a simplified head

So, I decided to tweak the template again & release this & the 3 previous versions as a pack.  This time, instead of the egg head being made into a Mutant, the simple version has been shrunk into a 3.5" Mini.

Grab all 4 now, & get customising.  The download contains the files in .ai format & unlocked .pdf's, so whether you want to customise by hand or digitally, you're covered.

I'd love to see any results, so please send me any images of finished builds, or digital templates that I can share here with everyone.

Download your own set of Genetically Altered templates Here

Genetically Altered - Anti Poaching Mascot

On an earlier post, I mentioned being involved in the GW2SA gaming community, & their efforts to promote an Anti-Poaching Initiative against Rhino's.

This toy is the Mascot, & sports a T-shirt with the Logo for this initiative on the front, & the slogan "Poach Eggs, Not Rhino's" on the back.  Using the Genetically Altered template, it turned out very cute, & just what I'd hoped, but the message behind it is extremely serious.

The community has a Facebook page & would appreciate it if you would go & Like the page.  Whether you download the toy or not, please show your support for this cause.

Download, build, & take a photo of the toy wherever you are in the world.  Then use the Contact Me tab & send me the pic to show on the community blog.  This will show international awareness of their ideas.

Thanks for reading & enjoy the Toy.

Download your own Anti-Rhino Poaching Mascot Here

Monster Truck

This is just a blank at the moment, but there will be a custom to follow.  I wanted to share now, as it will take me a little while to do the custom, and I wanted to post some content for you.

This is a Monster Truck, that has springy suspension & moving wheels.  Possible the longest build model I've done so far, but one of my favourites.

The file is in PDF format, so can just be printed & customised by hand, or if you feel up to it, it can also be opened in PS or Illustrator CS4, & digitally customised.

Download your own customisable Monster Truck Here

Coming Soon - Monster Truck Blank

I decided for this model to release the blank before starting on a Custom.  The same way I did when I 1st started out.  So keep watching, as this will be available in the next few days to download,  add your own design, & build.

Poach Eggs, Not Rhino's

I was asked recently if I'd be interested in helping with an initiative that GW2SA were starting, with regards to the poaching & killing of Rhino's in South Africa.

GW2SA are a gaming community who all play Guild Wars 2 together, & I am pleased to be a member of said alliance.

They conjured a dream of having a herd of Ghostly Rhino, strolling around the Plains of Ascalon, an area within the game, to help promote awareness of the plight of this endangered species.  Alongside a Facebook page, a Blog, and rallying ArenaNet to get on board.

A big dream indeed, but not one that should be ignored.

I gladly accepted the request of creating some Banners, & a Logo for the Initiative, & below is what I came up with.

If you would like to show support, then please go & like the Facebook page, or follow the Blog (which is empty at the moment but will fill up as we progress.)

If you would like to use the banners to also help promote this initiative, then open the images & save.  (They are in .png format, with translucent backgrounds.)

Thank you for reading & please spread the word.

Wheelman - Bass Head Edition

Hey everyone, my 1st listed model in a few months.  I want to try & keep them coming, even though I don't have as much time to dedicate to them at the moment.

This one is a custom of the Wheelman template, named Bass Head.

I think this would make an awesome design for a portable MP3 player, I may have to look into that as an option.  That would be pretty sweet to see this design in the shops.

I hope you enjoy the toy & thank you for visiting me.  I still get lots of people through this blog (I should reach 100k page hits very soon) & it's very nice to see the toys are still being downloaded :)

Download Wheelman - Bass Head Edition Here

Guild Wars 2, Halloween Diorama 2012 Contest

Hey, as you may have noticed, I've been a bit absent from the site recently.  This is due to Guild Wars 2, and I must say I'm loving every minute of it.

They are holding a Diorama contest for Halloween, & I've decided to enter some of my models, themed into a custom diorama (GW2 + Halloween).

Hope you enjoy it, & I'll post here if I win anything :)

I do have a few paper models to come, but I need to go buy some paper to build them 1st, so pls keep visiting, & see you soon.

Guild Wars - NPC Marker Arrow

Hi.  This is my last Guild Wars related model, from the series I've done as a Homage to the game.  Head start for Guild Wars 2 commences this weekend, & that will be my new haunt for many years I hope.

I have been busy with Guild stuff in the run up to GW2 release, & also real life commitments.  So although I haven't built this model, it is ready for download, so the picture is just a 3D render of what it will look like built.

You can attach some fishing line or cotton to the flat top panel & hang it above your chair while you sit & play, & become your own NPC.

I would love some pictures of this, so pls use the Contact tab & send me any images of you as an NPC for me to share here, that would be awesome.

Download your own NPC Marker Arrow Here.

Guild Wars - Event Gifts

The good thing about these models, is they are incredibly easy to build, plus you can enjoy them even if you're not a Guild Wars fan.  You can put some sweets inside while you build, & give them as actual gifts.

Continuing on with my Guild Wars Homage.  These are the penultimate GW themed paper goodies.  Most players will have come across all of these items, & probably received a good few of their own.

Gifts were always very cool to recieve while playing, & there were numerous ways to get them.  Seasonal Events, Character Birthdays, Daily Quests etc.  & I for one will miss them (Hoping for similar things in GW2) so here they are for you to build & keep as a memory of a favourite GW moment.

If you like these, or any other of my toys, tell your in game friends to come and visit my site.  After all, I do this for fun, & I want to share with as many people as possible.

Download your own set of GW Gifts Here

Guild Wars - Domain of Anguish Gemset

After having a look at a lot of Items & objects in Guild Wars, I decided on a few that I will reproduce as a Paper model, as a Homage to the game I've spent the last 6 yrs playing, & also something for fans to build & have on there Desktop to remind them of the good times spent in GW1.  Here is the 1st item, keep an eye out on the blog for the others to follow soon.

The release of Guild Wars 2 on 28/08/12 will mean most players, including myself, will be spending a lot less time in the original saga, & concentrating on exploration of this new Tyria.

Good times were had in one of the Elite areas called Domain of Anguish.  A place made up of 4 areas, that upon completion of each one, allowed you to take on the big boss Mallyx.  One of the other reasons to go there was the Gemstones.  Collecting 15 of each gem type (1 type per area) gave you an Armbrace of Truth from a collector, which could then be traded for a Tormented Weapon... but... enough about the game, let's get to the paper.

I decided a stand would work well with the Gems, as otherwise they would just be laid around loose & not be displayed very well.

I hope you will enjoy building & displaying these Gems on your desk, as you're playing at the start of a new era in the Guild Wars story.

Download your own set of DoA Gems Here