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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Cool vehicles and weapons (11–20)
Kabuto
Perfect for Children’s Day, this is an origami samurai helmet (kabuto).
In this version, you’ll use scissors as you work to complete the helmet.
Once finished, you can combine the kabuto with other origami pieces or stick it onto photos for fun.
If you fold it from a large sheet like newspaper, you can even wear it.
First, master the steps with regular origami paper, then try making it with a larger sheet.
Despite its intricate appearance, the process is simple and easy to remember.
Pteranodon paper airplane
Pteranodon is a dinosaur that appeared in the late Cretaceous period.
Many of you have probably seen it in movies and the like.
It’s said to have ridden rising air currents and flown like a glider, so an origami Pteranodon that can fly really captures its nature.
Not only can you fold it, but you can also throw it like a paper airplane and play with it, making this origami doubly fun.
You can even draw a face on it if you like.
boat
This is a cute origami boat.
It’s an idea for folding a boat that looks like four trapezoids stacked together.
Depending on your choice of colors and the illustrations you add, you can make it into any kind of boat.
You could turn it into a cruise ship and place it in a sea scene, or even make it a fishing boat.
Lining up a variety of different boats would be nice, too.
You can also have fun by placing separately folded people or characters on board.
Open the back side and try combining them by inserting the figures there.
fighter jet
A fighter jet that every boy dreams of at least once! This idea uses three sheets of origami.
The first sheet makes the nose of the jet, the second makes the fuselage, and the third makes the wings.
Fold each sheet in half into a square twice, then squash the pocket to form a triangle.
Once all three are folded into the same triangular shape, fold both sides of the triangle toward the center line on the first piece, and fold only one side on the second piece.
After that, just insert the three parts together in order! It’s an easy idea that kids can make, yet you end up with a cool fighter jet, so have fun choosing colors and patterns for the origami as you create it.
shield
Didn’t you ever admire the hero’s shield when you were a kid? Let’s try making a cool shield like that with origami! You can make it with just one sheet, and the folding is relatively simple, so it’s great for little kids too.
There’s a handle on the back of the shield, so you can play with it after folding—that’s a nice bonus! Also, since the back side of the paper becomes part of the design, using double-sided origami paper is recommended.
You can freely customize it by changing the paper colors.
And if you make a sword to go with the shield, it’ll be perfect for pretend play.
police car
For boys who like vehicles, a police car is a perfect choice.
That black-and-white look is cool and distinctive, so it’s immediately recognizable as a police car.
You only need black origami paper, and you can make use of the white back side to form the police car.
Once it’s done, color the siren red and add details like the windows to finish it off.
There are a few steps, but once you get the hang of it, you should be able to complete it in a little over 10 minutes.
It also sounds fun to fold it together with other popular cars like sports cars and ambulances.
Games, Creatures, and Characters (1–10)
Dragon
Although dragons are mythical creatures, everyone knows them, right? They’re especially popular with boys because of their strong image and cool appearance.
So let’s try folding a dragon.
With this idea, we’ll make a dragon with its wings spread wide.
There are a few slightly detailed steps, but the finished figure has a truly impressive presence to match.
It could be fun to make them in different colors or use a large sheet of paper to create a giant dragon.
You can set the wings at any angle you like, so try finding your favorite pose.