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 (1–10)
spinning top
Tops are fun, aren’t they? Their shapes may differ, but they’ve always been popular toys across eras.
So how about making one yourself? And not just any top.
If you design it with a diamond-shaped axle, it spins incredibly well.
Give it a try and see for yourself! Another plus is that since it’s made with origami, it’s easy to customize the shape and color.
Adding a little extra touch—like drawing illustrations or sticking on decals—can be fun too.
Push Pop Triangle
The push-pop that snaps back to its original shape no matter how many times you press it is so mysterious and fun, isn’t it? Let’s get three sheets of origami ready and make one.
When folding the push-pop, if your creases are misaligned, it might not pop back when pressed, so it’s best to fold carefully and precisely.
After folding the three parts, fit the origami pieces together without any misalignment to form the push-pop shape.
Using sturdier paper like cardstock or strong origami paper is also recommended.
eye
It’s a toy inspired by an eye that shows a blinking-like motion when you hold and move the edge.
Shape the whole piece like an eye while doubling the layers, creating both a handle to move it and a gap that reveals the inner eye.
It’s important to pay attention to how far you fold back and to keep the left and right sides symmetrical.
Once the overall shape is set, draw an eye in the gap and you’re done.
A more realistic drawing is recommended, since it creates a stronger impact when you move it.
The impression of the eye also changes depending on the color of the origami, so try various combinations.
Mini Shoot Game
It’s a toy where you launch a ball from the lifted edge and aim to get it into the hole at the other end.
The target and the launching mechanism are all built into a single sheet of origami, which gives it a cohesive feel.
It’s important to fold carefully with the creases in mind; the overlapping folds create a spring-like lifted shape and a target that stays stable even when the ball goes in.
Since it’s made from a single sheet of origami, making major modifications is tricky, but you can change the feel by adjusting the strength of the mechanism or the angle of the target—so it’s worth experimenting.
Rolled-up pill bug
If you look around a park, you can usually find at least one pill bug, and for many children it’s one of the most familiar insects.
Here’s an idea for making a pill bug out of origami.
What’s more, this pill bug jumps with a pop when you press and release it, and it curls up into a ball! Kids who love pill bugs will of course enjoy it, and even those who are a bit squeamish might be happy to play with an origami pill bug.
It’s not too difficult to make.
The key to making it look neat is to crease firmly.
Since you’ll be making quite a lot of fine creases, take your time and do each one carefully.
poop; poop (informal)
It may have a strong image of being disliked as something dirty, but many people probably can’t help but laugh when it shows up.
This is an origami piece that uses that symbol of dirty jokes as its motif, aiming more to emphasize cuteness.
It’s simple—just keep adding stepped layers to a triangle—and lightly twisting the tip is an important point to give it the right feel.
By drawing a cute face at the end, you complete that character.
Using colorful origami paper further reduces the sense of realism and makes it more approachable as a character.
Origami “Hand Spinner”
The “hand spinner,” which once caused a huge boom, can actually be made with origami! You can finish it using things you likely have at home: three sheets of origami paper, scissors, a stapler, and an awl.
Try making it by following the folding method explained in the video.
It’s also fun to experiment with different color combinations!