Toothless Papercraft – Celebrate the Return of the Night Fury!
With the upcoming release of the How to Train Your Dragon (2025) live-action movie, fans around the world are once again falling in love with the powerful bond between Hiccup and his loyal dragon, Toothless. While we wait to see our favorite duo brought to life on the big screen in a whole new way, why not channel some of that excitement into a creative project?
Thanks to Paperholes, you can build your very own Toothless papercraft – a charming and surprisingly detailed model of the Night Fury himself, all made from paper.
🐉 What's in the Template?
This papercraft captures Toothless in a super cute chibi style: big head, expressive eyes, tiny wings, and that unmistakable tail fin. It's a perfect tribute to his appearance in the How to Train Your Dragon 2 animated film – but still fits right in with the design we expect in the 2025 live-action adaptation.
The template is designed to be beginner-friendly, with color-coded flaps and clear folds. Even if you’re new to papercrafting, you’ll have a blast putting this little dragon together.
✂️ Build Tips
Want to get the best results? Here are some quick pro tips:
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Use thick matte photo paper (160–200 gsm) to give the model structure and a vibrant finish.
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Score your folds before assembling – use a blunt edge like an empty ballpoint pen for precise folding lines.
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Take your time with the wings and tail – they’re the trickiest parts but also the most rewarding once complete!
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To add a movie-accurate touch, consider painting the prosthetic tail fin in red just like in the original story – or leave it black to match the updated movie style.
🎬 Why Now's the Perfect Time
The 2025 movie brings Toothless and Hiccup to a new generation of fans, blending the emotional storytelling and epic dragon-riding action of the originals with stunning live-action visuals. Whether you’ve loved the series since 2010 or you’re just jumping in, building your own Toothless papercraft is a great way to reconnect with this beloved character.
🎉 Fun Fact
Toothless’s design was originally inspired by black panthers, axolotls, and even cats – all combined to create a creature that was both powerful and irresistibly adorable. The papercraft version keeps that same wide-eyed charm while being small enough to sit proudly on your desk or bookshelf.
📄 Download the Template
Ready to make your own mini Toothless?
👉 Download the free template here:
Tootless Night Fury (How To Train Your Dragon) Template
No password, no fuss. Just print, cut, fold, and glue!
🧩 Bonus Suggestion
If you enjoy this project, you should also check out the Monika Chibi Papercraft from Doki Doki Literature Club – also available on Paperholes. It’s equally cute and a great next step for papercraft fans.
Let’s celebrate the return of Toothless in 2025 with creativity, scissors, and a bit of glue. Happy crafting, dragon rider! 🐲
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