Brian Castleforte's much awaited Papertoy Monsters book is now out!!! Included in the book are 50 original die-cut monsters designed by Brian and 24 of the top papertoy designers from around the world. The book measures 8.5 x 11 which is similar to the size of card stock we normally use.

 The parts pre-cut and scored so all you have to do is pop 'em out, fold and glue. The parts are also printed back-to-back. Each monster has its own story as well. The art work are also very cute=)

 Also included are 10 different blank templates that you can design for yourself. I'd love to try and paint some of them when I get some free time.

 Get to know the 25 papertoy artists who made this fun book possible.

I've managed to build 5 adorable monsters for this review. That means there's 45 more left to build. That's a lot. I wonder when I'm gonna be able to build them all. From left to right are Sal Azad's Wingy Wingy, Dolly Oblong's The Blob, Brian Castleforte's Monsters Keepers, Jenni Bryan's The Experiment and Nick Knite's Tongue Toastie.

This is definitely a must-have papertoy book for anyone who loves papercraft and monsters alike. This would make an excellent gift and a perfect way to introduce someone to the wonderful world papercraft. Available now for only $16.95. 

Papertoy Monsters

I want to thank Jillian of Workman Publishing for sending me a copy of this book.

A 1:1 scale papercraft of Nintendo 3DS, an upcoming portable game console by Nintendo, which can produce "3D effects without the need for any special glasses."  The console will be first released in Japan this February 26, 2011 for ¥25,000.

Nintendo 3DS Papercraft

The aero carriage is an electro magnetic flying machine whose plans New York city. The paper model was designed by Richard Cherry.
Electro-Magnetic Aero Carriage Papercraft

Rizky has just uploaded the built photo of his awesome-looking Extllabor papercraft. This robot papercraft is in 1:35 scale.
Extllabor Papercraft

Yeta is the wife of Yeto from the Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess.

Zelda: Yeta Papercraft

Gabranth is a secret character in the PSP game Dissidia Final Fantasy. He's originally a character from the PS2 RPG Final Fantasy XII. Dissidia Gabranth Papercraft

Brian Castleforte pays tribute to the American football player Troy Polamalu who plays for his favorite team Pittsburgh Steelers.
Da Stillers Polamalu Papercraft

Brian Castleforte has designed these ghouls to celebrate the upcoming Superbowl and the successful release of his cool Papertoy Monsters book.

SuperBowl Ghouls Papercraft

Here's a follow up to the Cupid papertoy I've posted earlier.
2011 Valentines: Mutant Cupid Papercraft

Meet the "Three Bears" from the fairy tale Goldilocks.
Goldilocks: Three Bears Papercraft

 Zelda Twilight Princess Cat Papercraft

The Wizzrobe is one of the more commonly recurring Legend of Zelda enemies in the Zelda universe. This one is from the Legend of Zelda Windwaker. Designed by deviantART user Squeezycheesecake.
Zelda Windwaker Wizzrobe Papercraft

A 1:1 scaled goggles of Cid Highwind as it appeared in the Kingdom Hearts 2 game. Model by Tektonten.
Kingdom Hearts 2 Cid Highwind Goggles Papercraft

Nanibird gets a new custom from baykiddead (aka Garrison Beau Scott).
Nanibird: Sailor Bird Papercraft

Lickitung is a normal type Pokemon that evolves into Lickilicky. They tend to lick whatever they come across as they look for food. Licks from its 6'6"-long tongue can paralyze foes.
Pokemon Lickitung Papercraft

That’s one pretty cool helmet of the Tol’vir Jackal.
WoW Tol’vir Jackal Helmet Papercraft

An archaeology survey tool found in the World of Warcraft.
WoW Archaeology Survey Tool Papercraft

A seige golem can be summoned by Warsmiths at lvl 49 in the Lineage II game.
Lineage II Siege Golem Papercraft

Meet Jean, the ground hog who can predict the weather.
2011 Calendar of the Month Papercraft - Groundhog

The February calendar is up. It depicts young Jesus’ visits to Jerusalem.
2011 February Calendar Papercraft

Chain Chomps are enemies that first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3. They resemble a metal ball and chain that behave like dogs. This model was taken from the Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Chain Chomp Papercraft 2

Did you know that January 25 is Papertoy Monster Day? Come and join the fun as we celebrate this fun event by checking out Brian Castleforte’s fun video. If you’re on facebook, take the papertoy monster quiz and find out which monster you are. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this cool papertoy book. Papertoy Monsters is already out so go grab your copy!!!

Valentines day is almost here so make sure to give this cute Cupid papertoy from Brian Castleforte to your special someone;)
2011 Valentines: Cupid Papertoy

Here's Ironhide's vehicle mode GMC Topkick truck papercraft designed by Arif Suseno. Ironhide is the Autobots' resident weapons specialist and Optimus Prime's old friend.
Transformers Ironhide Papercraft Vehicle Mode

Croagunk is a dual-type Poison/Fighting Pokémon that evolves into Toxicroak.
Pokemon Croagunk Papercraft

Another model from the Megaman Legends series.

Megaman Legends Police Car Papercraft

The Drache are attack fighters from the Bonne fleet that are used to attack targets.
Megaman Legends Drache Papercraft

Marko Zubak did a nice custom of DMC's hoody papertoy.
Hoody Yebo Papercraft

"The Kal-11s is now available at 4kids.tv.  He features 12 different faces that can be stored in his head to act as a desktop calendar." 
Kal-11 Desktop Calendar Papercraft

That cute little house looks really familiar. Well, it's Carl's house from Disney Pixar's Up movie. This model from Michal Miszta can be pretty tough to build and needs to be painted. If you want the bigger version, go get the version from paper-replika.
Up Miniature Carl's House Papercraft via Tektonten

Yobemaycu papertoy's got a cool new custom from the very talended Abi.
Yomebaycu Abi Custom Papercraft

Nobita is one of the main characters from the funny anime Doraemon. He is the one whom Doraemon is tasked to help and save from misery and misfortunes. I really love that anime and despite it being originally shown back in the 70's, it never fails to amuse me.

Doraemon Nobita Papercraft

Want a scary, weird or goofy monster? Well, Dutch papertoy designer Loulou lets you create your very own monster. Check it out!
Monster Maker Papercraft via Paperforest

Lots of good models out there these days but some are just too complicated to build. That's why Marshall Alexander has designed something for those who want their models simple.
Too Early for Breakfast Papercraft

Happiny is a normal-type baby Pokémon who evolves into Chansey and then to Blissey.
Pokemon Happiny Papercraft

 Ace has a pretty big model for you guys. Yuna is the female protagonist of Final Fantasy X. The model stands at 60 cm tall.

Final Fantasy X Yuna Papercraft

The Snow King is the latest custom of KNGL's Goro Papercraft.
KNGL Snow King Papercraft

Rio Kinezono is one of the main characters in the 12 episode anime series Burn Up Scramble that was directed by Hiroki Hayashi and released in 2004. The papercraft model is pretty similar to those of Moekami's.
Burn-Up Scramble Papercraft Rio Kinezono

From Willie Beren is a Street Dog sporting the colors of the Philippine national football team's Azkals. Despite having the oldest national team in Asia,  football or soccer is not that popular in the Philippines. However, the team's success in the  2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, the sport has gained some followers. Azkal which was derived from askal means "street dog" in Filipino.
Street Dog Azkals Papercraft

Fox Japan has made available for download three official Chronicles of Narnia papercrafts. There's Aslan the "Great Lion", Dawn Treader royal ship and Reepicheep.
Chronicles of Narnia Papercraft

Tougui's Crooks Gang has a new member in the form of Rhino.
Crooks Gang Rhino Papercraft

The Enforcement Droid Series 209, or ED-209, is a heavily-armed robot in the RoboCop franchise.The complete model will have 59 pages of parts. Only the head and the arms are available at the moment.
Robocop: ED 209 Papercraft

I bet you haven't seen a female storm trooper before. A very nice creation from brenden. I'm sure Star Wars fanatics would love to have this in their collection.
Trooper Girl Papercraft

Abra is a Psychic-type Pokémon that closely resembles a fox. It evolves into Kadabra.
Pokemon Abra Papercraft