How To: Rip 3-D character models from Nintendo 64 games

With paper crafting you can build intricate paper models of your favorite characters, from Jack Sparrow to Nintendo's own Toad. This video tutorial shows you how to rip 3-D characters from your favorite Nintendo 64 games for the purposes of paper crafting. It will take some editing to be able to get your favorite videogame characters into a workable papercraft format.

This instructional demonstration uses the open source 3-D modeling program Blender to edit your ripped characters. Basic steps include merging all the seperate texture components, deleting superfluous model elements, and flattening your 3-D image for printing. Every character model is different, so toy around and see what works best for you.