Author Archives: paperpino

The Birthday Flower (tribute to Peter Markey)

Posted on July 12, 2023 by paperpino

Peter Markey was an artist known as a creator of poetic automata. His work is known for its simplicity of drawing and use of bright colors. He did not care for realistic representation and never carved the wood he used … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 5. Paper Toys | Tagged automi di carta, paper automata, paper toys, Peter Markey, The Birthday Flower | 16 Comments

Christmas Village

Posted on December 3, 2022 by paperpino

Posted in 2. Paper Models | Tagged Christmas, Christmas Village, Natale, paper models | 6 Comments

EPM – Electro Paper Man

Posted on October 6, 2022 by paperpino

Electro Man is the forbidden dream of so many collectors that at the end of 2021 it was auctioned for $84,000. Yes, that’s right, you heard me right: eighty-four thousand dollars!!! It is a 1960s Japanese tin robot, battery-powered, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 2. Paper Models, 5. Paper Toys | Tagged automi di carta, Electro Paper Man, paper automata, paper models, paper toys | 5 Comments

CLIMATE CLOCK OF THE WORLD

Posted on March 26, 2022 by paperpino

A clock that counts down the critical time window to reach zero emissions (our “Deadline”), while tracking our progress on key solution pathways (“Lifelines”).

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coming soon…

Posted on January 12, 2022 by paperpino

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TUMBLING SANTA / BABBO NATALE RUZZOLANTE

Posted on December 9, 2021 by paperpino

Place Santa on an inclined surface and… Colloca Il tuo Babbo Natale su un piano inclinato e…

Posted in 1. Paper Automata, 5. Paper Toys | Tagged automi di carta, Christmas, Natale, paper automata | 3 Comments

Grazie! / Thanks!

Posted on October 12, 2021 by paperpino

E’ tempo di bilanci e di ringraziamenti. Sono stati tre giorni molto intensi dove io, tendenzialmente orso, ho fatto un buon esercizio di socializzazione… Innanzitutto un immenso grazie a Cinzia Pizzi, senza la quale tutto ciò non sarebbe stato possibile … Continue reading →

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paperPino at MAKER FAIRE – 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by paperpino

This year, I will be at the MAKER Faire 2021 (European Edition)!I will bring my automata, and in particular I will explain to the interested people the design and construction processes of Leonardo’s Mechanical Hammer. Come and see me! Quest’anno … Continue reading →

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URSUS (1914)

Posted on April 20, 2021 by paperpino

March 2, 2011The old steel giant decided thatthe time to break his moorings and escapehad finally come.The Bora, blowing at over 170 km/h,was his accomplice.Quickly, Ursus gained the sea.Two tugs launchedin pursuit.It took hours to bridle himand bring him back … Continue reading →