There’s a new Doraemon movie coming out (Doraemon goes to the moon), and the Hotto Motto bento box food shop had a tie-in where they offered papercraft sheets as part of the kid’s happy meals (450 yen – $4 USD). I wanted to make the Dokodemo (Anywhere) Door.

While I was waiting for the bento to be made, I talked to the store manager. He commented on how challenging the Dokodemo Door was to put together. I have to agree. There are a lot of tricky little folds that need to be made to keep the door frame from disassembling by itself over time, but to still let the door fully close and smoothly open. I can’t picture very many young kids being able to make this without a LOT of help from their parents.

The finished toy is about 3″ tall and maybe 3/8″ thick. It’s small and fiddly to work with. I think, in total, it took me an hour to complete (although, I wasn’t timing myself).

The little stand to the right is used to support the door when it’s open.

Doraemon and the Moon Bunnies.