HOLY Cuss Words!! WhaT is going on with the FiM PLUSHIES!?!?!

[toralei]

Well, of course it's extremely expensive (extreeeeemely), and based on existent characters, but those plushies are handcrafted by some talented sewers, they're one-of-a-kind, and represent a lot of work (I mean in hours, but also in experience. Not everybody can translate patterns directly from a drawing and make it looks good).

And, look closely, most of the plushies have embroidered eyes and symbols, meaning that they've been sewed on very specific (and expensive) machines, maybe by professionnal sewers, doing this for their fun.

Those can't be considered as toys, but as collectibles.

That way, even if I couldn't myself put that price, I perfectly understand that some people do.

(really, look at BJD's, for example, some are going so high in price, just because the make up has been done by someone special, or is very beautiful, even on a very usual model. That's kinda the same to me.)

And frankly, it's great to see some people are ready to pay that price, because it really pays for the work the sewer had on it (I mean, 200 or 300 bucks is what, in hours ? 20 or 30, bad paid ? And I guess the sewer maybe spent much more on these plushes)

I agree with this.


Also, love your avatar. I have two spyhnx kitties at home.

[Lady.Arachnia]

Yes i saw them yesterday....crazy prices indeed but some where very lovely made though....

[xkelpiex]

There is a gorgeous Luna custom going for almost 800 bucks right now!

[DazzleKitty]

I too have seen lots of these lately. There was one Twilight Sparkle push I was IN LOVE with. It was better than any official product that I've seen and it looked just like her. I wish I had the nearly $600 it ended for. I wouldn't spend that much on her but still....I wish I could afford her.

[cesprins]

Oh man. I better learn how to sew!

[jwalraven]

That is why I like making the little crochet plushies of the characters and such. They are smaller, cuddly, and I'm just asking for the time and materials put into the fanart. Seriously a Discord plush for $40-50 is pretty decent considering all the different pieces and colors needed.

Heck, I'm doing this for fun and to help pay extra on bills here and there. I need to learn how to sew plushies as well. We need to get all the plushie people together on here sometime for a plushie fashion show so to speak.

[bewilderness]

Man, I've seriously been sewing the wrong kind of stuff!  Methinks I need to come up with a plushie pattern lol.

[Fezzy]

I'm just pleased for the people making those things when they go for such insane prices. They are incredible pieces of work and it takes serious skill to make something that perfect. It's lovely that people appreciate that work

[TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

People are doing that because the fan plushies are usually really high quality. Yes, they know they're not real MLP. That's why they're getting them. Because Hasbro probably will never make plushies this good. I'm surprised you didn't know about this sooner...

[Vintergatan]

I made that Celestia! I don't know why people bid so much either, but I'm not complaining! I've have dozens of Commisions, I had one to make the whole mane six for this guy in Prague

I noticed it was you selling! amazing work, congrats on the sale

And this I can say to all the sellers Although, I really cannot imagine who actually has thousands of dollars to spend on a plushie :O

[apanda0622]

Wow!  Wish I could sew!  They do look nice though--better than that poor Twilight Sparkle plush from Target.

[josiekat]

Man, I really wish I had the time to sit down and sew. lol

[SuniMoon]

Major congrats to the person who made that Pony plush recently, the one that sold for over 2,000. I think that's a new record, from what I've seen on ebay. It's crazy what bronies will pay, but I definitely understand.

And ya gotta hand it to the amazing artists sewing these plushies, I'm super jealous of their work some times. xD

[michelle53]

I made that Celestia! I don't know why people bid so much either, but I'm not complaining! I've have dozens of Commisions, I had one to make the whole mane six for this guy in Prague

That was you!?!?! OMG I am so happy for you!!!  Sweetie, you have amazing skills:).   If I haven't said it before...you are so awesome!!  I wish I could afford your customs!   

[TickledPink]

A fool and his money are soon parted.