That’s right. I’m looking for talented artists to collaborate with.
I had a recent epiphany. I found out that I enjoy designing paper toy templates more than creating graphics for the templates – not that I don’t like doing it, I just have a preference, that’s all. ( Then again, I may just be moody ). I find the activity to be very much like a puzzle. Specifically, figuring out how to create the shape that I have in my head while keeping the template simple to assemble so that anyone can build it.
Yeah, this is how I do it. Looks discorganized but it actually isn't to me 
I also discovered that I enjoy seeing what other people do with the templates that I designed ( a true heart-fluttering experience, I have to say ). Lastly, I’ve found that I enjoy interacting with creative people – giving them a new format to work with that results in something tangible.
For those of you who have been visiting this blog the past few weeks, you’d know that I’ve been releasing a number of blank templates and I intend to release more, in various shapes and sizes.
What I’d like, is for anyone interested, to choose any of the blank templates in the downloads section and slap a graphic on it. The graphic can be of any character of your choice. If the template needs to be revised or enhanced to fit your character (helmet, weapon, etc,..) I’ll edit it for you – within reason of course.
For artists, the idea is to give them an easier time in creating a paper toy by providing the template. They don’t have to worry about figuring out the folds and cuts. They just need to focus on the art, and that’s that. For yours truly, I get to work on more templates ( Whoopee! ). For enthusiasts, well you get more toys to ” play ” with, more selections and in different genres too. I think it’s a Win-Win-Win, don’t you agree?
And just to be organized, I’ve prepared some guidelines to follow. Go here to check it out after you’re done reading this post
Note that this doesn’t mean I’m going to stop releasing paper toys. It only means I’m sharing the templates.
If you have any questions, just go over to the comments section and write about it.
Last but not the least, for those very cool people who have already come up with a bunch of customs using the PTA templates. Many, many, MANY thanks.
That’s all for now. Cheers!
W00t! Count me in.
I just hope to get around to my own templates one day but there are too many talented people on the internet!
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James Ronald Lo Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Sounds great, looking forward to your customs.
Quick question, are you open to a collaborative team effort? We (you, me, and the other regulars) work on a theme or team together?
As for you own template, need any help?
I’d be happy to assist you.
Let me know.
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Adrian Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
In regards to my own templates, it’s complicated. What I was alluding to is that I spend a lot of time downloading and making papercraft and coming up with custom “skins” but not on my own stuff. Plus, your Contender template is so cool I wonder if I should even bother with my own.
ATM, I’m preparing to MC and sing at a wedding so I’m trying to focus on that.
As for a “collaborative team effort”, do you mean seperate to just sporadic submissions? (I’m glad you elaborated to rayenson)
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James Ronald Lo Reply:
April 7th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
I know what you mean. Sometimes I spend too much time looking at art instead of making them LOL. The internet is beneficial but it can also be distracting. I appreciate your comment regarding the Contender template. I try to improve on it as much as I can. I am working on other templates, hopefully the result would be as “cool”.
Please do design your template. If you’re ” itching ” to do it, you gotta scratch it, right? LOL
As for the collaborative team effort, I’m thinking it depends, case to case I guess. Let me get back to you on that. As always, I’m open to suggestions.
Good luck with the MC ( can you expound on that? ) and the singing.
Cheers!
i can be in too!
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James Ronald Lo Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Kewlness!
I asked Adrian up top this same question… are you open to a collaborative team effort, where “we” (you, me, and others) work on a theme or team together? By team, I mean creating paper toys of The Avengers, Young Justice, etc,…?
No pressure of course, just asking.
Let me know.
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rayenyson Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
sure.
why not.
just tell me what to do.
i’ll help the best i could.
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Reporting For Duty ! SIR !
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James Ronald Lo Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
NICE! The more the merrier.
Check your mailbox, I sent you a couple of goodies
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please can i help i am quite good at art
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James Ronald Lo Reply:
April 24th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Hi Max10,
By all means. Just grab a blank template from the downloads section and slap your art on it.
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