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Paper Engine

Stand Number: Upper Level 191

Hello, we’re the creators of an award-winning range of eco-friendly children’s toys you can build yourself.

Made from sustainable cardboard, our innovative, STEM-inspired kits are great fun to build and provide hours of entertainment; reducing screen-time and bringing families together to create special memories.

Assembled using simple slot-together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit and each of our kits has an on-pack star rating to show the complexity of the build.

Our growing range of kits are suitable for children 8 years+ but are best enjoyed as a family experience. We love to inspire curious young minds and encourage learning through play.

Proudly designed in the UK by our team of brilliant paper engineers, each Build Your Own kit is made from high-quality, sustainable materials, with minimal plastics. And our eco-friendly packaging is 100% recyclable. Our team is incredibly passionate about being environmentally responsible in all that we do and respecting our planet.

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Build Your Own -Telescope

2020 Independent Toy Awards – SILVER (STEM Category) Get inspired with our Build Your Own cardboard telescope kit. The box contains everything you need to start exploring our world and beyond. Follow the detailed instructions, press out the pre-cut parts and add the lenses and mirror to build a fully functioning refractor telescope! You’ll be amazed at what you can see with the 16x magnification! Use the integrated spotting sight to line up your telescope, adjust the angle and focus tube and everything will become clear. Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, we have tried our best to create a product that is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Plane Launcher

2020 Independent Toy Awards – BRONZE (Eco Category) Get inspired with our Build Your Own Cardboard Plane Launcher. The 47-piece kit contains everything you need to slot together and build this incredible launcher. Follow the detailed instructions, press out the pre-cut parts, attach the elastic bands and you’re ready to fly your planes! Experiment with the 10 different fold ‘n’ fly paper planes. Follow the simple instructions to create your bespoke planes, then see how their performance can be affected by combining the integrated power scale and changes to the plane’s flight dynamics. Which one will fly the furthest? How can adjusting the wings change how it flies or loops? Who can land the closest to one of the 4 scoring targets? Made using sustainable cardboards and no plastics, we have tried our best to create a product that is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible. Slot together mess free construction – No glue needed Perfect family time activity

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Build Your Own - Microscope

Creative Play Awards 2020 – ‘Highly Commended’ Dad’s Choice Awards 2020 – ‘Winner’ Build Your Own’s Microscope Kit encourages kids to discover and explore. This super cool microscope is easy to assemble using slot together techniques – no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, then add the lenses and mirror to build your fully functioning microscope. Awesome for examining garden minibeasts, leaves, feathers and more – you’ll be amazed at what you can see with the 30x magnification. Use the focusing dials to get a fantastically clear image, and adjust the zoom to reduce or increase the detail of the specimens you’re examining. Have fun experimenting with the light source on a smart phone to illuminate your object through the built-in periscope. There’s also a choice of three trays for you to use to hold different types of specimens on the microscope table. Want to roam free? Remove the microscope lens tubes and place them in the detachable, handheld adaptor for on-the-go exploring. Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, the Build Your Own Microscope Kit is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Marble Run

This innovative cardboard marble run is assembled using slot together techniques – no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – follow the detailed instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and watch them go! Our most technical build so far, budding engineers will enjoy the challenge of constructing the Build Your Own Marble Run. And once built, the Marble Run stands at an impressive 50cms tall – you’ll be proud to show it off! Building the Marble Run will encourage children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills, plus they’ll learn about physics and kinetic energy as they play. Made using sustainable cardboards, we have tried our best to create a product that is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Pirate Ship

Get inspired with our Build Your Own Pirate Ship. It is easy to assemble using slot together techniques – no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, then add the elastic bands to build your pirate ship. Prime your pirate ship, position the characters, take aim with the cannon and fire! BOOM! A direct hit will send the pirates, masts and decks flying! With several ways to play, the Build Your Own pirate ship will give hours of play value. Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, the Build Your Own Pirate Ship Kit is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Binoculars

This super cool pair of Binoculars is easy to assemble using slot together techniques – no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, then add the lenses to build your fully functioning binoculars. Use the focusing dials to get a fantastically clear image, you’ll be amazed at what you can see with the 6x magnification. There’s also a sturdy stand to hold your binoculars when they are not in use. Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, the Build Your Own Binoculars Kit is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Mini Build - Honey Bee & Ladybird

Build Your Own’s new Mini Build Insect kits will inspire children to discover and learn. With striking colours, and unique moving parts, the Honey Bee and Ladybird kits are brilliant fun to build. Easy to assemble using slot together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and play! Each innovative kit also comes with a press-out Fact Stand for children to find out more about the critical role the insect plays in our ecosystem. Made using sustainable cardboards and NO plastics, the Build Your Mini Build Kits are not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Mini Build - Dragonfly & Stag Beetle

Build Your Own’s new Mini Build Insect kits will inspire children to discover and learn. With striking colours, and unique moving parts, the Dragonfly and Stag Beetle kits are brilliant fun to build. Easy to assemble using slot together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and play! Each innovative kit also comes with a press-out Fact Stand for children to find out more about the critical role the insect plays in our ecosystem. Made using sustainable cardboards and NO plastics, the Build Your Mini Build Kits are not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Mini Build - White Rhino & Snowy Owl

Build Your Own’s new Endangered Species Mini Build kits will inspire children to discover and learn. With striking colours, and unique moving parts, the White Rhino and Snowy Owk kits are brilliant fun to build. Easy to assemble using slot together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and play! Each innovative kit also comes with a press-out Fact Stand for children to find out more about the critical role the insect plays in our ecosystem. Made using sustainable cardboards and NO plastics, the Build Your Mini Build Kits are not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.

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Build Your Own - Mini Build - Hawksbill Turtle & Mountain Gorilla

Build Your Own’s new Endangered Species Mini Build kits will inspire children to discover and learn. With striking colours, and unique moving parts, the Hawkshead Turtle and Mountain Gorilla kits are brilliant fun to build. Easy to assemble using slot together techniques – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss. Everything you need is provided in the kit – simply follow the instructions: press out the pre-cut parts, build and play! Each innovative kit also comes with a press-out Fact Stand for children to find out more about the critical role the insect plays in our ecosystem. Made using sustainable cardboards and NO plastics, the Build Your Mini Build Kits are not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.