Hope you guys are enjoying communicating this way. I sure do! Looks like this may be the way we do it from now on.
Just ask you r questions in the comments and check back soon. I am trying to answer every question.
But please don’t ask “Are you coming to —?” I’ll be posting the schedule for the Jabba Tour very soon!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
He does. Right after You Bet Your Duck. (See the book, Lizard Music for more details)
Tom Angleberger wrote @
New SuperFolders will not be official until Sam unveils up the new system in a couple of weeks. Then you’ll ne able to submit a picture anb become a SuperFolder!
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
Ok another origami mandalorian question how do you make the angle folds for the body and the neck?
The Evil Jawa wrote @
When you have a signing, I’m going to come up to you and say in my cool guy voice, “Make it for, The Evil Jawa.” And see what you do. :P
mattweb2000 wrote @
When Tom came to Vancouver/BC and i told him I was a super-folder he was VERY surprised!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Wait…. are you SuperFolder Matthew???? The one who showed me how to make General Grievous????
Weaver wrote @
What do you think about Episode 7 coming out? Do you think Disney will ruin the series or will they make it better? I’ve heard people who think 1-3 should have never been made and only 4-6 should be called Star Wars canon. What’s your opinion?
han solo wrote @
hi weaver epidode 7 will be out march 2015 and it will be written by the guy who wrote toy story 3 people think yhis will ruin it , but i wait and see anyome want tovadd something?
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
It’s JJ Abrams that directs Star Wars 7,
But I hope Disney does a good job at making a Star Wars movie and if they don’t……
C3P0: we’re doomed!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I am VERY VERY excited about the new movies!
I’m almost as excited for the standalone titles as the sequels. A whole Boba Fett movie? Heck, yes!
SF TylerM wrote @
Don’t listen to those people who say 1-3 should have never been made. They are all adults who don’t like 1-3 because they are movies for kids but want to like it because they were kids when they saw 4-6. As for my opinion I think 7-9 will be awesome!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
That’s because you CAN’T right now. Just hold on, it’s going to be so much better when Sam gets the new system running…
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Truthfully, I really have little choice! My particular flavor of Aspergers has the Verbal Valve open ALL the time. I am writing in my head ALL the time. That was why I was a pretty good reporter… but in that case I think the Aspergers prevented me from being as aggresive as I needed to be to get at certain facts.
So writing fiction is a pretty good place for me!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Not always easy to deal with, but I wouldn’t take a cure if they offered it.
wbfirk wrote @
I don’t know if you ansered this qestion or not-you said you would like to see more rancor designs. Do you need a origami rancor for some thing?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Sweet! Can’t wait until they get put up in the window! And then I can’t wait until they all get sent to me!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Well, I love the movies of course. But the show had some amazing amazing story arcs!
SF Austin wrote @
Tom, go to nahdarigami.wordpress.com. and comment somewhere on it. It’s DJ’s website and it would make his day if you would. Thanks!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Just need to wait a few more weeks until the new Uploading system is functioning. Right now there is no way to send in new stuff. Everything that is going up is stuff I already have.
aaron wrote @
Sorry about the other comment.(I didn’t get to finish it) These are questions that I always wanted to ask you.I hope you answer back! 1. When I watched the video where the cover Yoda and cover Darth paper fought I think I noticed that you glued a strip of paper on the back of Darth paper.Am I right? 2. how come the end of the cover Jabba’s tail is white?There are also white spots on his head. 3. At the beginning of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda you could see that Tommy has fairly long hair.Later on in the book you could see that tommy has short hair.Then,at the end of art2-d2’s guide to folding and doodling origami Yoda said to cut off your padawan braid,but Tommy said that Yoda made him shave his head.Is this why Tommy has short hair?ps. Tom, can you delete the comment I didn’t finish?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
1. yes
2.Huh? Let me check… Oh that’s just light reflecting on it.
3. Tommy had had unruly hair of varying lengths for years. When he took Yodas advice he buzz cut it all off, leaving just some fuzz.
Purse Girl wrote @
A message by RCMSISTERS
forwarded by Purse Girl
Hey! I’m Purse Girl’s sister! and I have a new blog! it’s an art blog! submit your origami to me and if I think it’s stooky enough I’ll put it on! Check it out at
http://www.columnistcassandra.wordpress.com
this is for SF, SD,MM everywhere
(superfolders, superdoodlers, moviemakers.)
thanks,
Columnist Cassandra
Hope you visit
SF AustinM wrote @
SFs! Go to the site in the other Austin’s comment! DJ’s sister Megan took over and we must stop her! Grab your best origami! Me and Origami Salamence already joined the fray! Join me!
Superfolder Jaymel wrote @
Tom, I’ve tried to make your Darth Maul and Mandalorian from art-2. However, all I did was create a pile of crumpled paper. Can u please give me some tips? Please?!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Darth Maul is all about getting as much paper as possible in the back and then fidgeting little bits of it into horns.
Mandalorian… still puzzled about this. didn’t think it was tricky. Most of it is in the decorations.
Are you folding down the sides of the top edge befre starting?
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
Tom, I wanted to know if I can ask you a few questions please reply….
1.for origami salacious in art2d2 how do you do the folds for his beak/mouth? (I always get tricked on this part)
2. Will salacious or ackbar get there own book?
3. Favorite bounty hunter?
4. Favorite creature? (From Star Wars of course!)
5. Favorite max rebo band member (mines sy snootles)
6. I noticed that the origami yoda books go in order good, bad, good, bad. Does that mean since jabbas bad the next book will be a good guy?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
1.for origami salacious in art2d2 how do you do the folds for his beak/mouth? (I always get tricked on this part)
I have some new Origami Salacious instrux, which I will hopefully be sharing with you during the pre-Launch festivities.
2. Will salacious or ackbar get there own book?
Probably not
3. Favorite bounty hunter?
CAD BANE!
4. Favorite creature? (From Star Wars of course!)
Rancor
5. Favorite max rebo band member (mines sy snootles)
max (maybe Droopy)
6. I noticed that the origami yoda books go in order good, bad, good, bad. Does that mean since jabbas bad the next book will be a good guy? nope
darthshreder wrote @
will the horton halfpott movie cast ever have a video chat? PS I am captain splinterlock
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Some sort of weird bubbly paper that I got at AC Moore. Haven’t been able to get more.
Found something similar at Michaels but not the same.
SF AustinM wrote @
Does Rhondella have Jabba? Does Murky or James have Kit?
BEHIND THE SCENES FOR THIS COMMENT: I’m doing this on my iPod, so I have a small keyboard. When I typed ‘does’ it came up as ‘dies’!
aaron wrote @
Tom,I saw a close up picture of the cover fortune wookie.The bandolier goes over 2 triangles.How do you open it up sideways?
aaron wrote @
hey Tom you know that other person named Aaron?The one who asked you 3 questions?Thats still me,but I had a different picture.
Yodamaster wrote @
With this new system, is it just going to give us the ability to post something on our own? Does this mean the site’s gone THAT big?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Yes, you should be able to post things on your own, subject to Webmaster Sam or someone checking to make sure it’s not inappropriate. So things should go up within 24 hours…. sometimes within an hour or two if your timing is right!
What’s cool, is that the site is going to different… but the same. I think you’ll like it.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
It’ll still be the same incredible group of SFs we have now… at least at the start. A new book always brings a few more people, of course!
SuperFolder Megan/Phred wrote @
hey tom i saw the post https://origamiyoda.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/kellens-stooky-gallery-of-stooky-superfolders-non-contest/
and my doodle wasnt in it and its no big deal i just wanted to know if you ever got it?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
What???? I thought we had everybody in there! Arghh! Sorry M/Ph! Maybe when we get the new site going I can redo the whole gallery…
SF NickC wrote @
Hi Tom My mom Let me post on this website yea! and I made a Dwight Minecraft Skin when the new site comes up would you want to see it
Ps i will try to make the ultimate rancor as well
Jarrett Tyree wrote @
Tom, i’m wondering about the art2 book. People say there is a Darth Maul, a Salacious, and a mandalorian. I haven’t seen ANY of these guys instructions before. I heard about a salacious clay mold, and I saw PICTURES of Darth Maul and a mandalorian. I haven’t seen instructions ANYWHERE!! Tell me what page their on, please.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Darth and Mandalorian are both in there in color section.
The Salacious clay thing didn’t work, so if it is in there — I can’t recall — think it’s an example of something that didn’t work.
Jedi Master Morning (SF AustinM wrote @
OK Tom, I made your Snorlax. I just need to make the Poké Ball. If you come to the Middle Tennessee area, I’ll give him to you. What do you want next? PS I got real Japanesse origami paper today at Hobby Lobby!
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Dude… hang on, because I may be coming to Tennessee very soon. Details to come!
aaron wrote @
Tom you do not have to answer back I am just telling you this.I grabbed some paper thats dark green on one side and white on white side…Boba fett was born!He looks so awesome he is good enough to put in a book cover!I am also making another bobba fett but this Bobba Fett is the Empire Strikes Back style.I can not wait until I can send in pictures! ps. I am not a superfolder yet
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I wish there was a good place in Radford… Maybe I should go the library there again. What do you think?
The Evil Jawa wrote @
Yeah!!!!! That’s only like 10 mins away from me! I doubt you could visit me after the thing though since I know you’re VERY busy.
SF AustinM wrote @
Tom, what’s your favorite LEGO Star Wars set? Mine is the giant R2 (which I have).
plankthewood wrote @
To SF RockHopper
Tom said and I quote:
“Some sort of weird bubbly paper that I got at AC Moore. Haven’t been able to get more.
Found something similar at Michaels but not the same.”
Keenan Edwards wrote @
Respond back… The only paper here in Lake Havasu, AZ is from Hobby Lobby. Anyway love all of your How To Fold videos and I was wondering when you’re going to release the Jabba video
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I’ve never looked at the paper in a Hobby Lobby.
The scrabook aisle is a great place to find weird paper in Michaels and AC Moore.
Keenan Edwards wrote @
The only paper they have there is double sided so it’s like Green – White Brown – White so you have to glue together to make a yoda
SF AustinM wrote @
No, Sam Riddleburger was Tom’s pen name, which he wrote two books. Qwikpik is gonna be rerealeased next year under Tom’s real name, and another about the Civil War.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
No, Sam Riddleburger was my pen name. Sam’s last name is Talioferro pronounced Toliver.
SF NickC wrote @
What did my 1st comment get deleted
and Tom I made A Rancor puppet But my real Question my mom Preorderd The Jabba book from amazon will it be signed like the R-2 ones
SF NickC wrote @
Which ones will because my mom preorderd it and i might be able to cancel and switch
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Signed ones are hard to come by. I do a lot of signing, but won;t even be able to sign 5% of the books probably.
Try asking ar your local bookstore if you have an independent store. They might have an idea…
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
Tom this is kind of a silly question but do ads count as folder-younglings
Padawan-folders or Jedi-folders?
I know it’s kind of silly but I wanted to know please respond.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I think there’s a wide variety of SFs… some are indeed Padawans others are full Jedi Folders and many are in between.
Of course, to become a true Jedi Master SuperFolder you have to fold great, decorate great and photograph great. Plus be kind to the other SuperFolders.
SF Robby wrote @
trevor is Jedi master folder. He plays Dwight, has epic origami, and other stuff too.
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
Thanks sf Robby!
Tom what do you think?
Am I padawan-folder,
Jedi-folder, or Jedi master- folder?
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
Hmmmmm…….
I’m guessing Jedi-folder.
Thanks master Angleberger
And may the folds be with you! :)
aaron wrote @
Hey Tom you asked me where to find paper that’s dark green on one side and white on one side right?I got it at ac Moore.Look for fold em’s paper.It also comes with a bunch of origami paper! ps. The Boba Fett I created is my design
aaron wrote @
If you get fold em’s paper it come’s with paper that’s light green on one side and white on one side.There is also paper that’s dark green on one side and white on one side.Grab the dark green origami paper to make Boba Fett.Fold Em’s paper also come’s with paper that’s grey on one side and white on one side to make you know who. There Is also alot more paper to make Star Wars characters.
mikey h wrote @
Tom I’m not a sf yet. Do you have to post pics to become a sf because I can take pics of my origami. I have about 41 origami. I also made Jabba’s palace. What about just plain sf Mikey is he related to you or something because his origami is as great as yours! Will you be coming to Texas? I live in Sinton. I just wish I knew you were coming so I could get you to sign all of your books(that’s right I have all of your oy books) Will you give instructions for the Darth Maul, Asoka, Sarla crumb ,or the Malderon (give me the link on your post below please) from art2. Do you know about lego mindstorm ev3? If you can please answer. From future sf Mikey H
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Sounds like you’ll be a great SF! But you’ll have to wait a couple of weeks until the new posting system is running…
aaron wrote @
Hey Tom,when I saw the sneak peak of Jabba the one that shows Willy the walking waffle,Behind that page I think I could see half of origami yoda.Are my eyes correct?
Purse Girl wrote @
hey tom
did u know that there is going to be a Phineas and Ferb star wars
look at this
http://starwars.com/news/phineas-and-ferb-meets-star-wars-in-special-episode.html
also an Angry Birds Star Wars II
look at this
http://starwars.com/news/join-the-pork-side-in-angry-birds-star-wars-ii.html
check both out guys cause this year is the year of the Star Wars.
(so happy about this news)
plankthewood wrote @
Are you going to re-release Art2D2 with instructions for the EZ Jabba and how to draw him?
Tom Angleberger wrote @
No plans for that yet…. But I can post a post about how to draw EZ Jabba! Good idea!
plankthewood wrote @
Thanks! I saw a picture of Jabba when you were flipping through the pages of the book in the teaser. I tried to draw him, but it was sort of hard. I would LOVE to see how to draw an easier version of him.
tommy lomax wrote @
And can I post a contest about which superfolder can make the best cover yoda and how how do you make contests on your site
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Lots! I think I’ve already revealed Ewoks and Kit Fisto … and there are lots of surprises!
Keenan Edwards wrote @
Are you gonna put instructions of every single character in the back of the book
SF NickC wrote @
im planning to make all the caracters who work for jabba and i have an idea for fake muastache 2
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I may be touring that area in the spring for Book 5. Maybe… it’s all unclear right now…
Keenan Edwards wrote @
I made a puppet show based of my book using you’re designs. My book is like a little spoof of Star Wars that asks the questions. What if Yoda was an annoying little kid instead of an 900 year old wise man? What if Darth Vader was an overprotective father? What if the empire had hair? What if Obi-Wan was a knock-off of Mermaid Man? What if Leia was a teenage brat? What if Han Solo was a regular day man? What if Luke was a daddy’s boy. And most importantly……… What if Chewbacca was a gangster? All of these questions are answered in my book Twisted.
SuperFolder Isaac wrote @
Mr. Angleberger,
Do you know Jeremy Schafer? His origami is almost as good as yours! Also, you know the knuckle popping noise, I can do it super loud! And, sorry about all the questions, how did you get ideas for the characters in the OY series? It seems to me that you made all the boys represent your skills. Kellen, doodler, Dwight, origami, etc.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I don’t know Jeremy….
Congratulations on achieving a loud POP sound. It’s a valuable skill.
Yes, many of the characters are based on me or people I know. Much of stuff in the books is true in some way or another.
10cocoa wrote @
Dear Tom,
I’ll probably never meet you personally since I live in Santa Fe, NM where nothing fun like you coming happens. But, if you did, I would HAVE to give you my Gamorrean Guard instrux that are my own design. I am uber-proud of it since I have been trying to make one FOREVER. May the Folds be with you.
-Padawan-Folder CocoaBean, Gamorrean Guard lover, OY fan..
P.S.: Could I send you my G.G. instrux in the mail? ;D
Tom Angleberger wrote @
Yes, you can definitely send stuff in the mail…. but I can be kind of slow to answer real mail.
But yes, anytime…
Origami Yoda
Amulet Books
115 W 18th ST
New York, NY 10011
SF TylerM wrote @
Tom, PLEASE come to Little Rock, AR I’m probably the only SuperFolder in Arkansas but it would make me SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy!
Trevor Mcbride wrote @
I’m the only SF in my town…. In my state there is a lot of sf’s… Just not around where I live.
SF AustinM wrote @
Tom, have you heard of DragonVale? It’s a super fun app that’s free on the App Store. In it, you have this floating island where you collect and breed dragons. I have it. I’m level 15 and have dozens of dragons. My favorites are my Obsidian and Frostfire Dragons. They took me FOREVER to get.
SF AustinM wrote @
Yeah, that happened to my bro and his friend! It must be a glitch. It hasn’t happened to me though.
tommy lomax wrote @
Hey tom I have just made a new website! It talks about video games and might include star wars gaming today! Can you comment on it? It’s called gamingforcoolness.WordPress.com.
Thanks,
Tommy Lomax
tommy lomax wrote @
And another thing about my OY books. We moved all the way to San Marcos,CA.So my grandparents are sending my OY books to here next week ! PS it took us 7 days to get to San Marcos
tommy lomax wrote @
Hey tom do you remember the puppets take Manhattan? Well I made a giant Han foldo with a yellow crayon face and eyes and nose and mouth drawn with pen and it has a belt with a blaster attached to it. My mom mailed it today. Ps it will take about 6 or 7 days or so.
Tom Angleberger wrote @
I’m making a lot of books! THe exact number of Origami Yoda books is unknown. But there will be at least one more after Jabba.
tommy lomax wrote @
Anonymous, if you want cover jabba instructions you can find it on YouTube or on this site! I found it myself on YouTube and this site also! Type it in in the search bar on this site!
Coming Aug. 6!!!!
OrigamiYoda 
how do you fold the cover art2 d2
Use the instructions under How To Fold.
I just went to AC Moore, found the paper and got 5 sheets!
NO WAY!!!! Awesome!!!! Hope you can make some awesome Jabbas!