Cool origami that boys will love and want to fold
When it comes to origami that boys love, cool vehicles and weapons are definitely the most popular! One of the best parts is that once you finish making them—like airplanes, trains, swords, or kunai—you can play with them right away.
In this article, we’ve gathered special ideas that will make boys who are tired of ordinary origami light up with excitement.
You’ll find lots of creations that tickle the hearts of boys who love cool rides and epic battles.
Once you’re done, have fun playing with friends or displaying them in your room!
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Moving mechanisms and playable toys (11–20)
Propeller
Do you remember the first piece of origami you ever folded? The memory might be a bit fuzzy, but I think everyone has folded a paper airplane at least once.
Watching a plane you made fly through the air—it was exciting, even moving, wasn’t it? So let me introduce an origami model that’s one step up from the paper airplane: the “propeller,” which some people call a “paper copter.” Once you make it, be sure to play with it together with friends.
In addition to the propeller shown in this video, there are various kinds of propellers and paper copters—like the spinning bamboo-copter type and a box-shaped type that spins a lot.
Have fun and give them all a try!
Super easy! How to fold a spinning top
Here’s an easy way to fold a spinning top that even small children can make.
First, fold it into a triangle twice and open it back up.
Once open, fold all four corners toward the center.
Fold each of the four edges slightly inward.
Using the creases you made, fold the center corners outward.
Fold the triangular parts inward.
Finally, make firm creases so that the square lines become the top’s axis.
If it spins well, you’re done! The folding method is simple, so if it doesn’t spin well, try sharpening the creases or making small adjustments.
Mini Basketball Game
If you want to make an origami toy that lets you play using plenty of fingertip action, this one is recommended! Here’s a mini basketball game.
Set the ball in the launcher, push with your finger to shoot the ball, and try to score in the hoop.
It may look complicated, but if you crease firmly, you can fold it smoothly.
It’s recommended for older kindergarteners who can use their fingers skillfully.
It also sounds fun to try making it with slightly larger origami paper.
Definitely make it and have fun playing!
origami cracker
When it comes to origami toys that are super simple yet keep kids totally absorbed, the “cracker” (paper popper) comes to mind.
I’m sure many parents played with it at least once, too.
While many people may have made it with newspaper, this is the origami version.
It’s very easy to make! Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice, then squash-fold it into a triangle on both sides—and you’re done! Anyone can make it easily, so if your child likes it, it’s fun to make together.
Even kids who first look puzzled and say, “What’s this?” will perk up the moment it makes a sound!
Cool! Origami Beyblade
The swirl-like design looks cool! Let’s make a Beyblade out of origami.
Using three sheets of origami paper, we’ll make the outer and inner decorations of the body, plus the handle.
You can make the inner part and the handle with a cushion fold (zabuton-ori).
For the outer part, first fold all four edges inward, then open up the overlapped corners and collapse them into triangles.
From there, fold the corners toward the center, and fold the triangular sections gathered at the center back outward.
Next, fold the outer edges so they become rounded, then open the triangular sections, fold them in half, and sharpen the tips.
Combine the three parts and you’re done!
Suisui Snake
Sui-Sui Snake: pinch and release the bulging part of the snake’s body, and it will glide smoothly.
It’s really fun to play with, so please try making one! If you make firm creases in the origami as you fold, it will be much easier to form the box shape later.
Gently pinch the snake’s belly and press it into a triangle; this strengthens the spring action that makes the snake glide smoothly.
Using origami in various colors will make it colorful and visually striking.
Try racing them with your friends!
Moving Mechanisms and Playable Toys (21–30)
A frog that jumps well
The frog that jumps up energetically when you flick it with your finger is a classic origami model, and the way it’s constructed changes how it jumps.
This frog has independent back legs and uses many small, repeated folds to increase stiffness.
To make it jump well, it’s important to keep the left and right sides symmetrical and to pay attention to how firmly you crease.
As the overall size gets smaller, the folding becomes more difficult, so using tools to sharpen the creases is a good option in those cases.
