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First thing's first. I will admit that the title is purely opinion. I have no awesomeometers and I have yet to see an instructable on how to build one. Next, please read through all steps before attempting.
On with the explanation. If you ever had younger siblings or children you may remember a time at birthdays or christmases when they were far more entertained with the wrapping paper than with any gift no matter how much time or money you spent on it. Well along these lines of logic, the purpose of this instructable is to make anyone you might give a gift to feel like a two year old again.
Just to make sure everyone understands the concept. These are papercraft action figures. They are hollow and allow room to fit a gift inside. What makes them even more awesome is that the shoulders and elbows actually move, so you can make them battle like rock 'em sock 'em robots as long as you are giving more than one at a time.
This instructable will take a lot of time. Probably several hours. I doubt anyone could do it in less than one, and if you want to take that as a challenge be my guest. Take note that size matters. Know your dimensions before you build. The ones I have built have bean a little over a foot tall and you could just barely fit a CD or Nintendo DS game in them. If you want an estimate the size of the finished product just check the dimensions of the chest cavity.
On with the explanation. If you ever had younger siblings or children you may remember a time at birthdays or christmases when they were far more entertained with the wrapping paper than with any gift no matter how much time or money you spent on it. Well along these lines of logic, the purpose of this instructable is to make anyone you might give a gift to feel like a two year old again.
Just to make sure everyone understands the concept. These are papercraft action figures. They are hollow and allow room to fit a gift inside. What makes them even more awesome is that the shoulders and elbows actually move, so you can make them battle like rock 'em sock 'em robots as long as you are giving more than one at a time.
This instructable will take a lot of time. Probably several hours. I doubt anyone could do it in less than one, and if you want to take that as a challenge be my guest. Take note that size matters. Know your dimensions before you build. The ones I have built have bean a little over a foot tall and you could just barely fit a CD or Nintendo DS game in them. If you want an estimate the size of the finished product just check the dimensions of the chest cavity.
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Posterboard(preferably) or Cardstock
Fair warning, do not make these out of printer paper, newspaper, tissue paper, construction paper, etc. You need something rigid and capable of supporting weight.
Tape
Do not use scotch tape it isn't strong enough. You could use duct tape, shipping tape, etc. it's up to you. I wouldn't recommend glue. This is a long enough project as it is and you don't want to be waiting for things to dry.
Markers or paint
Stickers
Optional, but awesome:
Magnets
Fair warning, do not make these out of printer paper, newspaper, tissue paper, construction paper, etc. You need something rigid and capable of supporting weight.
Tape
Do not use scotch tape it isn't strong enough. You could use duct tape, shipping tape, etc. it's up to you. I wouldn't recommend glue. This is a long enough project as it is and you don't want to be waiting for things to dry.
Markers or paint
Stickers
Optional, but awesome:
Magnets
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