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Incredible Sci-Fi Origami Creations

by Warren Riddle on August 29, 2009 at 01:01 PM


To the casual observer, origami, the ancient practice of folding paper into intricate and artistic designs, may seem to have little, or nothing at all, to do with technology. But the folding patterns used in origami have been applied to many technical pursuits, including modern construction techniques, the design of an expanding solar sail, and even the deployment of airbags.

To further demonstrate the art form's role in technology and science, the Toy Zone has assembled an incredible assortment of '20 Outstanding Examples of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Origami.' Everything on the list should inspire a smile, but a few in particular stand out, specifically the X-Wing Fighter (from 'Star Wars'), the Nazgul (from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy) and the incredibly detailed Malboro (from 'Final Fantasy').

There are 17 more examples to feed your paper craze, but, if you feel artistically inspired, be warned. Despite all of the incredible technological advancements in medicine and science, there's still no cure for paper cuts. [From: The Toy Zone]

Tags: fantasy, geek chic, GeekChic, novelty, origami, sci-fi, top

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