Zoids Papercraft ❲2026 Release❳

Have you built a Zoids papercraft? Share your photos in the comments below. Looking for a specific template? Check the resource links in our forum sidebar. Happy building

In Pepakura Viewer, check "Line Types." Solid lines are cuts. Dashed lines are mountain folds. Dash-dot lines are valley folds. Print on cardstock using a laser printer if possible (inkjet can run if you accidentally use wet glue).

Building a is not a cheap alternative to plastic models; it is a completely different art form. It requires precision, patience, and a willingness to fail. But the moment you finish that Shield Liger—when you set it on your desk and see the afternoon light catch the angular facets of its mane—you will feel a sense of accomplishment that snap-fit plastic cannot provide.

Before diving into templates and techniques, let's address the obvious question: Why build a Zoid out of paper?

Ready to join the Zoids papercraft community? Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:

: Widely considered one of the best designs, templates for the base model and its specialized armors like the Liger Zero Panzer are available through MyPapercraft.

: 160–180 gsm (60–65 lb cardstock) is recommended as the "sweet spot" for most mechanical models, offering enough rigidity for structural integrity while remaining foldable for fine details.