Summary
With how many different cute, marketable characters there are in thePokemonfranchise, it might come as no surprise that one fan managed to acquire a “life-sized” Onix plush. Coming in at over 17 feet long, the owner has dubbed the item “the world’s biggestPokemonplush” and is seemingly proud of the fact that they have him.
One of the many Pokemon creatures to debut inthe originalPokemon Red & Blueback in 1996, Onix went on to become a fan-favorite character in the series, likely due to his later role in thePokemon Indigo Leagueanime series. Just like he is in the games, Onix served as gym leader Brock’s main partner Pokemon as the two joined Ash Ketchum and Misty on their adventures across the Kanto region.
Hence, when Reddit user 360chrism posted an image of their plush replica of the character to the r/pokemon subreddit, the responses from fans ranged from utter admiration to envy and excitement over the fact that such a thing exists. Some pointed out that 17 feet seems a bit small for a Pokemon like Onix, but the owner clarified that the gamesPokemon: Let’s Go PikachuandLet’s Go Eeveedo, in fact, have a “tiny” version of the character that measures about the same.
Pokemon Fan’s Life-Size Onix
The original poster, 360chrism, is not just any random stranger, however, as the user also has a decent following on YouTube and Twitch, where they originally documented the plush’s creation and how they came to acquire it. According to a YouTube video on their channel, 360chrism commissioned the toy from an independent craftsperson who makes custom plush toys by the name ofChie Plushwork.
The original YouTube video comes in at just under 10 minutes long and garnered nearly 12,000 views in just a few days, with the user stating that fans can see more of the plush toy on their Twitch livestreams under the same name. The video widely amused fans, showing the user riding on a public train with multiple bags containing each piece of the oversized Pokemon, which required multiple open seats to transport.
Now, the giant Onix plush sits comfortably in the YouTuber’s home and can even curl up and sprawl out just like it does inthePokemonanime series, which helped popularize the creature. Compared to the furniture and other items visible in the image and even 360chrism themselves, there is no doubt that the Onix is massive compared to the franchise’s official offerings.
In any case, the YouTuber/streamer’s journey proved popular among fans, with some even turning up in the comments to point out that they had seen the video before the post appeared. Another fan joked that 360chrism should havea plush made of the whale-sized Pokemon Wailordnext, though it remains to be seen if the creator has any plans for more similar projects at this time.
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