Andrew Dewar - Krazy Karakuri Origami: Japanese Paper Toys That Walk, Jump, Spin, Tumble and Amaze!

Sumo Wrestlers Sumo is a favorite sport in Japan. It's very easy to doyou just have to knock down your opponent or push him out of the ring. And Ton-tonzumo is a favorite origami toy. Tap your way to championship! Start with the color side up. Fold on the 1 lines. Fold the top layer only on the 2 lines, pulling the bottom layer up and over as you go. Fold and unfold line 3. Fold up the corners on the 4 lines. Refold on line 3. Fold the top corner down on line 5. Fold up again on line 6. Fold the edges in on lines 7 to 9. Fold down the tip on line 10. Fold the wrestler in half towards you. All done! How to Have Your Own Sumo Match Open the wrestler slightly and stand it on an upturned box top. All done! How to Have Your Own Sumo Match Open the wrestler slightly and stand it on an upturned box top.

Tap the box with your finger, ton-ton, to make it move. Two players each use one wrestler; the first to tumble or fall off the box top loses!

Wrestling Robots When I was a kid, there was a game with plastic robots that boxed with each other. I really wanted to play it, but none of my friends had a set. This origami toy fulfills that old desire. These robots work the same way as the sumo wrestlers. How strong is your robot? Start with the color side up.

Fold to the center on the 1 lines and flip the robot over. Fold the top layer only on the 2 lines. Fold and unfold on the 3 lines. Fold down on the 4 lines and flatten the corners. Fold up on line 5 and down on line 6, like an accordion. Pull out the loose edges of the arms to tuck in the accordion. Fold up the top corner of the feet on line 9, and squash the inside corner. Pivot the feet 90 degrees on line 10. Fold the upper body in half, and crease the legs just enough that the robot stands upright. Fold the upper body in half, and crease the legs just enough that the robot stands upright.

All done! Now, make another, and youre ready to tussle on a box top, just like the sumo wrestlers on page . Robots: Rise up and Fight! It doesn't take much to make the robots move. If they're on a slightly flexible surface, a light tap will make them move aroundbut anything more vigorous will send them flying.

Yacht Race This one is a favorite with my kids. The yacht really scoots across smooth floors and tables but vacuum a bit before you try! Volley one yacht back and forth, or sail two for a race, or even more for a regatta. Start with the color side down.

Fold on the 1 lines. Fold to the center on the 2 lines. Fold in half towards you on line 3. Fold and unfold on the 4 lines, starting at the spot where the thickness changes inside.