Make Your Own Skyrim Ancient Nord Helmet

This Halloween is still three months away, but if you have some big ideas, you’d better prepare it in advance such as making your own Skyrim Ancient Nord Helmet.

Matson23, a member at instructables created the amazing helmet from the universe of The Elder Scroll V Skyrim. As we can see from the images, the helmet features life-size design, and comes with exquisite details and gorgeous coating, while the weathering effect makes the Skyrim helmet look like from a tough adventurer who had experienced various adventures. How about wearing the helmet on your head at Halloween party? If you want to make the Skyrim Ancient Nord helmet, jump to matson23′s instructables page for full making process.

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The Mini Macintosh 128K Computer Made with Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi has brought a lot of interesting ideas, while the latest one is the mini replica of Macintosh 128K computer. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking.

ohn Leake, the co-host of the RetroMacCast podcast spent approx 12 hours on building the 1/3-scale Macintosh 128K computer. As we can see from the images, the mini Macintosh features exquisite details and accurate colors from its original design. Inside, there is a Raspberry Pi single-board computer as the core of the Macintosh replica, while Macintosh OS simulator makes the mini computer be able to run some Mac apps.

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Make Your Own R2-D2 Papercraft

We have introduced many nice Star Wars R2-D2 themed gadgets. But if you like making something by yourself, the following R2-D2 paper craft may be able to draw your more attention.

This is an exquisite R2-D2 droid inspired papercraft designed by Naruhisa Kawase, a Japanese papercraft artist. As we can see from the images, the R2-D2 paper craft features nice details and accurate colors from its original design in the universe of Star Wars. Of course, it’s not only a replica of R2-D2, you must make your own R2-D2 papercraft by yourself. If it doesn’t deter you, download the template of the R2-D2 paper craft. Additionally, also don’t miss the X-Wing starfighter papercraft and more via “papercraft” tag.

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The Amazing LEGO Nintendo 64 Transformers

Sorry, you can’t use the game console to enjoy your favorite retro games, but we guarantee, you will be stunned by the amazing Nintendo 64 transformers built with LEGO bricks.

Baron von Brunk, an enthusiastic LEGO artist (remember his huge LEGO NES controller?) created the two awesome transformers based on Nintendo 64, the third game console by Nintendo. As we can see from the images, the LEGO Nintendo 64 game console system consists of three parts including the console, game controller, and a cartridge, of course, all parts are built with LEGO bricks, and feature exquisite details, most importantly, each part is also a transformer that can turn into a pretty cool robot. After the break check out the LEGO Nintendo 64 transformers or jump to Baron’s instructables’s page for more images.

 

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The Huge Mecha Built with Old Truck

It’s a little pity, there is no transmission system in the huge mecha built with old truck, but the pretty cool body has caught our eyes. If you feel the same, let’s go on checking the awesome mecha.

Strictly speaking, MA-TP is an unmovable mecha, but it’s huge enough to guard your house at the door, or cool enough to catch all people’s attention. ProgMecha, a workshop focusing on making mechas spent about one month to build the huge monster with an old Nissan truck and piles of metal parts.

 As we can see from the images, the mecha features huge body, well-designed armor and full equipped weapon system, moreover, the gorgeous coating makes the mecha more realistic. After the break, check out the images about the huge mecha.

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Pacific Rim Themed Paper Crafts

No doubt Pacific Rim is a successful sci-fi film. If you also have been impressed by its outstanding virtual effects, you may like to check the Pacific Rim themed paper crafts.

These are two interesting, squatty papercrafts themed by Pacific Rim, the just released sci-fi film directly by Guillermo del Toro. As we can see from the images, the papercrafts are shaped as two iconic mechas including Gipsy Danger and Cherno Alpha, and each paper craft features nice details and rich colors from their original design. Of course, the kind designer just released their templates. You need to make the two mechas by yourself. If you’re interested, jump to Mini Papercraft Blog for more details.

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Make Your Own Mini Pinball Table

You can easily find various pinball games at App Store or Google Play, but if you want more tactile gameplay, you may like to make your own mini pinball table.

Laxap, a talented crafter in Switzerland created the amazing mini pinball. As we can see from the images, this is a desktop pinball table so that you can place it on your desk, while the two real button on the two sides allow you to enjoy your favorite pinball game in a more tactile way. The pinball table is built with plywood along with metal edges. Inside there is an Android tablet so you can also easily change different pinball game for more fun. Most importantly, the crafter has released the whole making steps.

If you also want to make a mini pinball cabinet, jump to his instructables page for more details.

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Cut the Rope Om Nom Crochet Pattern

As we had known, official Om Nom plush toys have been available, but if you prefer making something by yourself, the following Cute the Rope Om Nom crochet pattern may be more suitable for you.
This is a crochet pattern in PDF file format based on Om Nom, the cuts game character in mobile game Cute the Rope. As we can see from the images, the completed plush toy features beautiful details and bright colors from the original Om Nom, and comes with his favorite colored “candy”.Apart from that, the completed Om Nom plush toy measures approx 4.5 inches tall. When finishing, don’t forget to hang the candy above the adorable open-mouthed creature for a shoot, and share your masterpiece with your friends.

The Cut the Rope Om Nom crochet pattern is priced at $5 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Etsy for more details. Additionally, if you prefer completed products, the official Cut the Rope plush toys may be more suitable for you.

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Darksiders II Death Mask Paper Craft

Darksiders II, the highly anticipated video game has been released by THQ. Have you started the Death’s adventure for truth and justice? Of course, you can also disguise yourself as the cool character with the Death mask paper craft.

This is an exquisitely designed papercraft themed by Darksiders II, the latest sequel of Darksiders video game series. The paper craft was designed by PaperJuke, and as we can see from the images, the papercraft is shaped as the mask of Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and comes with detailed textures.

The papercraft artist has released the templates of the paper mask. If you also want to make the Death’s mask for the Halloween party this year, jump to Paper Juke for more details.

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Minimalistic LEGO Batmobiles

 Apparently these Batmobiles built with LEGO bricks don’t feature highly subtle details. But the catchy minimalistic style still catches our eyes. If you also like this kind of style, let’s go on checking.

The awesome LEGO Batmobiles are created by LEGO artist Calin. As we can see from the images, the Batmobile collection contains those iconic Batmobiles from Batman: The Dark Knight Rises and other series, these Batman’s vehicles include Tumbler, the Bat, Batpod, and various different Batmobiles. Although there is any highly subtle details on the LEGO Batmobile models, the talented LEGO artist cleverly used limited number of LEGO bricks to vividly display you those iconic elements and details on the Batmobile models. After the break, check out the images about the minimalistic LEGO Batmobiles, and for more images jump to the connection page on Flickr.

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Make Your Own Angry Birds Felt Masks

Our some readers are planning to disguise themselves as powerful Angry Birds to fight against poor Green Pigs in upcoming Halloween party, but a few necessary items has been unavailable. Don’t worry, we found several alternatives.

At first, you can make your own Angry Birds felt masks. A passionate mom from One Lucky Mom, a creative blog has offered a detailed tutorial to teach us how to make red and yellow Angry Birds felt masks with cute details, and based on those images from the article, you can also make other Angry Birds felt masks. Moreover, there are several Angry Birds plush masks, each one costs $46.95 USD. Apart from that, you can search out a few nice Angry Birds masks on Amazon or eBay.

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Gmail Styled Shoulder Bag

We have featured many fashionable and practical messenger bags, but if you like making something by yourself, the following Gmail styled shoulder bag may be able to draw your more attention.

his is a unique shoulder bag that measures 11.81 x 3.94 x 9.06 inches. As we can see from the images, the shoulder bag features a classic Gmail icon design on the surface to display your love to the most popular email service, and the shoulder bag is constructed of 5mm thick polyester felt, moreover, the integrated zipper keeps your items securely in place when you’re on the go, and you can easily access to your staff. But note that, you will just receive the DIY kit that consists of polyester felt, cotton rope, 5 MM basswood splints, shoulder strap and instructions. You must make the purse by yourself. Apart from that, the completed bag can hold up to about 66 lbs.

The DIY kit of the Gmail styled shoulder bag is priced at $43.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details

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Borderlands 2 Claptrap Paper Craft

Apparently the iconic robot throughout the storyline of Borderlands will also appear upcoming Borderlands 2 video game. If you want to bring the robot on your desk, the Borderlands 2 Claptrap paper craft should be able to catch your eyes.

Bryan, a papercraft artist from Brooklyn designed and created the paper craft based on Claptrap aka CL4P-TP from the universe of Borderlands 2 video game. As we can see from the images, the Claptrap papercraft features subtle details and classic color scheme from the original design.

Of course, the artist has released the templates of the paper craft. If you also want to make the robot from Borderlands 2, jump to Paper Foldables Blog for more details.

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Customize Your Own Game Controller for Android Tablet

We have introduced a few nice game controller for Android tablets and iOS devices. But if you prefer to make something by yourself, the following game controller should be more suitable for you.

B Works, a member of instructables created the amazing game controller for Android tablets. As we can see from the images, the skillful maker used a PS3 controller to create his game controller system for Android tablet, while the metal holder has been fixed on the controller in order to hold the 7-inch Google Nexus 7 for comfortable gaming experience. Well, if you think it’s a nice idea, jump to his instructables page for detailed steps, and make your own game controller for Android tablet.

Additionally, if you need other options, you might like to check Gametel game controller and more via “game controller” tag.

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Homemade Death Note Ryuk Costume

It’s the right time to start your costume project for upcoming Halloween party. If you think of a suitable theme, maybe the following homemade Death Note Ryuk costume can bring you some inspiration.

Ryuk is a fictional death god in Death Note, a Japanese manga series created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. Now Tatterhood, an indie game developer from Dingo Games has brought the fictional character into our real world via the Ryuk costume. The talented artist used a long leather shirt, leather pants, leather boots, a pleather-and-leather belt, leather belt bag, leather notebook, and various items that can be found around us to create the highly detailed costume.

Moreover, she also made an awesome mask painted with acrylic paints mixed with a latex paint base. Want to know the whole processes making the awesome costume? Jump to Tatterhood’s instructables’s page for more details.

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Uncommon Customizable iPhone 5 Cases

Uncommon has released three latest protective cases for iPhone 5. If you want to customize iPhone 5 case using your own photo or design, let’s go on checking.

There are three protective cases designed for iPhone 5 including Capsule, Black Bezel Deflector, and Deflector. The three iPhone 4 cases feature hardshell construction in order to protect your iPhone 5 from bumps and scratches, and the Capsule has a two-piece design, while Bezel Deflector also features a raised frame to further protect the precious Retina display. Moreover, all the three iPhone 5 cases are customizable via Uncommon’s customization interface. In addition to adding your own photo or design, those pre-loaded patterns bring you various artistic styles. Apart from that, all functions and buttons of your iPhone 5 are accessible via custom cutouts.

The customizable iPhone 5 cases are priced at $39.99 and $34.95 USD respectively. If you’re interested, jump to Uncommon official site for more details. Additionally, also don’t miss other nice options via “iPhone 5 case” tag.

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Minecraft Inspired Costume

Halloween is around the corner. You still think what kind of costume is more suitable? If you’re a big fan of Minecraft, the Minecraft inspired costume should be a great solution.

Pjkumpon, a member at instructables created the awesome costume based on the well-received sand box video game Minecraft. As we can see from the images, the Halloween costume is shaped as Steve, the character that players control in the universe of Minecraft, and features subtle details and iconic cube design from the original design. The creator spent two weeks on making the Minecraft costume, apparently if you want to appear at upcoming Halloween party as 8-bit Steve, you will have to take action at once.

The main materials contain cardboard sheets, sheetrock screws, Velcro, 3M spray adhesive and more. If you’re interested, jump to pjkumpon’s instructables page for more details.

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Star Wars Origami Set

It’s not a book that introduces various characters from Star Wars. But if you want to make those iconic character papercrafts, the Star Wars origami set should be able to catch your eyes.

This is a set of awesome origami instructions themed by Star Wars, the epic sci-fi franchise. The origami set measures approx 22 x 20 x 3 cm, and comes with 36 different projects over 256 pages including 72 sheets of origami paper, of course, each project lets you create an iconic character or vehicle from the universe of Star Wars such as Darth Vader, Master Yoda, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Millennium Falcon and more, and all details have been printed on the templates. All you need to do is make your Star Wars origami according to gradual levels of difficulty, and mastering them all you must.

The Star Wars origami set is priced at $20.89 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Firebox online store for more details.

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Gangnam Style Paper Craft

Gangnam Style, the Korean pop song is still in vogue. If you also like the song and PSY’s dance in its MV, the following Gangnam Style paper craft should be able to catch your eyes.

This is a hilarious paper craft that measures 3.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches, and inspired by Gangnam Style, the popular pop song by Korean pop artist PSY. As we can see from the images, the paper craft consists of two main parts including the singer PSY and a small stage, of course, both the parts are made of pieces of paper, and with the help of multiple articulations and simple transmission, the papercraft is able to show you the iconic dance movements in Gangnam Style MV. All you need to do is just move stick up and down. The papercraft artist has released detailed making steps and template of the papercraft. If you’re interested, jump to instructables for more details. Additionally, also don’t miss the Gangnam Style USB flash drive.

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The Pop-Up Paper House

Wow! The adorable paper houses have recalled our nostalgia of childhood. If you felt the same way, the following pop-up paper house would be able to catch your eyes.

This is an innovative and exquisite doll house designed by Katherine Belsey from Brooklyn. Unlike traditional doll houses made from wood, the mini house is made from cardboard so it’s more budget friendly and convenient to store, and as we can see from the images, this is a 8-room apartment along with two-floor construction, and each room features all kinds of furniture and gorgeous decorations to fit the style of a high-end apartment, but you can’t get the off-the-peg paper house, you must use the paper templates, knife, ruler, and your patience to finish the pop-up paper house.

At present, the inventor of the pop-up paper house is raising fund at Kickstarter. Pledging $35 will let you own full color, 48-page book that contains all the templates and instructions and a PDF file. If you’re interested, jump to Kickstarter official site for more details.

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