Print Your Own 3D Paper Superheroes
According to imdb.com, the upcoming Captain America movie won’t be out for another year . Until then, fans of the shield-wielding defender of justice can get their fix by downloading a PDF paper figure template from the My Paper Heroes blog . You print it out, cut out the pieces, and then fold and attach them based on the instructions. The blog offers a bunch of designs for other popular superheroes like Iron Man , Wolverine , the Incredible Hulk , and more. If you have some time to spare, and you don’t feel like springing for a fancy 3D printer , the projects on My Paper Heroes can be pretty cool decorations for your desk or locker. Thanks to designer Xavier Leo Gale-Sides, the figures look attractive and well-proportioned, with rich colors …

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