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A talented Animal Crossing fan has created an impressive plush of the polarizing character Pietro, sparking interest from other fans who want to buy one.
Despite Pietro's polarizing appearance and demeanor, there is a devoted following that genuinely adores and values him for what he adds to their islands.
Fan-created plush toys featuring video game characters, including Pietro, have gained significant popularity. Other Animal Crossing characters such as K.K. Slider, Isabelle, and Tom Nook have also been transformed into adorable plushies.
An inventive Animal Crossing enthusiast has skillfully crocheted a remarkable plush version of Pietro, a villager in the game who elicits strong and divided opinions. Regardless of the varying opinions on Pietro in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the craftsmanship of the plush is exceptional, prompting other fans to express interest in purchasing one for themselves. Pietro, a smug sheep villager in the game, stands out from the other characters with his vibrant and slightly eerie clown-like appearance. While some fans actively avoid Pietro due to his clownish look and arrogant personality, others genuinely adore him and value the unique energy he brings to their virtual islands.
Reddit user yagianunu, an avid Animal Crossing fan, shared their crocheted plush of Pietro on the Animal Crossing subreddit. Unlike some who find Pietro bizarre, this user's plush portrays him as an adorable villager, capturing every detail of his clown suit and the heart around his left eye. In the comments, yagianunu revealed that the design took a week to create and mentioned their ongoing work on a pattern. The colorful plush received praise from many commenters, even prompting some to inquire if yagianunu would consider selling them.
While some may be surprised by the effort put into making a plush for this character, as most players try to rid their islands of Pietro in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there are those who appreciate the unique charm of the rainbow-colored sheep. They will find solace in knowing they are not alone in their affection for Pietro. Online, there is a plethora of well-crafted Pietro fan art, with one even crafting a mysterious and intriguing backstory for the character. These examples demonstrate that every village in the game holds a special place in someone's heart.
There has been a recent trend in creating fan-made plush toys inspired by video game characters, and it seems that people are absolutely obsessed with them. One devoted fan has even gone as far as making a plush toy based on Animal Crossing that functions as an Amiibo. By simply placing the plush toy's paw on the left Joy-Con of the Nintendo Switch, players can scan a new villager into the game. Additionally, fans have also created plush toys of other beloved characters from Animal Crossing, such as K.K. Slider, Isabelle, Tom Nook, Celeste, and Pascal.
You can now enjoy playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons on your Nintendo Switch.