Versions History

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Last Update: March 1, 2021

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  • Mar 1, 2021
    • Updated the SKELETOR template to v2. It now includes his goat-headed staff as an accessory.
  • Feb 27, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of SAMUS (Metroid Series) themed Craftogal. Includes color version, a Gravity Suit variant and black & white version.
  • Feb 26, 2021
    • Uploaded Prototype v2.0 of DC SUPER HERO GIRLS themed Mini-Craftos. Batgirl has been added. Still missing Green Lantern and Bumblebee. Will eventually split in two groups of three per template.
  • Feb 22, 2021
    • Uploaded Prototype v0.3 of an ARTICULATED CRAFTOBOI. Most complex template to date. Hole + Flaps articulation method. Also, first template shared in prototype stage. Will surely need lots of iterations before considering a v1.0.
  • Feb 14, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of CRAFTOGAL (Blank), a feminine bodied basic template.
    • Uploaded v1 of PEPSIMAN themed Craftoboi. Includes soda can as accessory.
  • Feb 13, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of AMONG US CREWMATES themed Mini-Craftos. Both colored and b&w versions. Most crowded template yet. Includes a lot of new features and accessories (hand poses and weapons) to create a variety of playsets.
  • Feb 07, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of PRINCE ADAM (HE-MAN) themed Craftoboi. Clearly influenced by the “Hey Yeah (What’s going on)” meme.
  • Feb 06, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of HE-MAN themed Craftoboi. First figure with removable accessory (Power Sword).
    • Updated all templates to the new cleaner format.
    • Updated thumbnails to have the pseudo-3D versions.
  • Feb 04, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of DC SUPER HERO GIRLS themed Mini-Craftos. 3 out of the main 6 characters.
      • New template format: Cleaner and with clearer guiding lines and pieces for easier folding and alignment.
      • First version of pseudo-3D versions of the papertoys to better show how they’ll look when constructed.
    • Started using the Template Drop animation in social networks for new template reveals.
  • Jan 31, 2021
    • Finished building taftocrafto.com!
      • Original Google Drive link becomes deprecated. Will show a sign that invites people to this site.
  • Jan 30, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of MORTAL KOMBAT NINJAS themed Craftobois. Added Colored Version and Black & White (generic) Version.
      • Later added v1.1, correcting some problems with mirrored arms and missing parts on the back piece.
  • Jan 28, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of TMNT NINJA TURTLES themed Mini-Craftos. Added Color Version.
      • First attempt at making arm variations with the weapons from the characters.
  • Jan 24, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of WONDER WOMAN themed Craftogal template. Added Black & White and Colored version.
      • Although heavily customized, it’s the first version of a CraftoGAL template. Will create a blank version later for generic female body characters.
  • Jan 22, 2021
    • Uploaded v1 of Mini-Craftos. Chibi versions roughly half the size of the basic Craftoboi.
    • Uploaded v1 of SKELETOR themed Craftoboi template. Added Black & White and Colored version.
  • Jan 20, 2021
    • Created Version History Document
    • Uploaded v2.1 – Blank, A4, Black & White
      • Shortens distance between legs so as to form a 120° angle with the torso piece, making stability more precise.
    • For clarity, whichever is the most recent version of a template will have a (LATEST) at the beginning of their filename.
  • Jan 17, 2021
    • Uploaded v2 – Blank, A4, Black & White
      • Uses a single piece for legs instead of the 4 previous ones (two “hips”, two legs). Improving stability even when using lighter materials.
  • Jan 14, 2021
    • TAFTO CRAFTO shares its first template!
      • A bit.ly link redirects to a public Google Drive where all templates would be added.
    • Uploaded v1 – Blank, A4, Black & White
      • First version of a papercraft / cardboardcraft Craftoboi template.
      • File names will use the following format:[Blank/Themed/Character]_Craftoboi_[version description]_[Page size: A4 or other]_[Black & White or Colored]_[Upload date in YYMMDD format].pdf Example: Blank_Craftoboi_4pLegs_A4_BW_210114.pdf
  • Jan 09, 2021
    • First prototype of papertoy figure. Couple of attempts later the first Craftoboi would be done.