One of my earlier posts introduced you to Cubeecraft – downloadable paper models that you print out, cut out, and fold together. I’ve had many responses from readers on how cool they though they were, which is great to hear. Over the past couple of nights I’ve made some new ones – Master Chief, Aztec Nerga (complete with with Oscar Award), Gir and Superman. Later on (maybe tonight … we’ll see) I’m going to make a Dana Scully (for my Fox Mulder), Dr Zoidberg and a Marshall Alexander exclusive called The Rubee Project (Rubiks Cube robot!).

Start saving your pennies, cause you’re going to need them! The Death Star comes with areas for all the classic scenes – from the Imperial boardroom, to the cell blocks and trash compactor, to the Emperor’s final scene. And at only 3803 pieces, you could watch Episodes 4-6 while you build it!

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Not all toys or collectibles come in boxes and are characterised by as mint or near-mint. For some toys the act (or art) of construction is what it’s really all about. For about the last year I have been looking at Cubeecraft paper toys and wanting to find some time to start making some. They’re cool characters, many from particular genres I know and love, look great and are relatively easy to start building. It wasn’t though until Christmas 2008 when I made my first one, and I haven’t really stopped since (Note: most collectors have some form of an addictive nature – it goes with the territory!). (more…)