Would anyone buy a home made plush of their OC? (Expression Of Interest)

[Jrej]

Hello everyone!

I recently made the first ever plushie of my OC, Lev.

I am pretty happy with the result and thought I could do more...

We all try to find ways to support our creative journey.
As I didn't manage to find a custom plushie service except for big volumes in China,
It led me to the following question.

Would anyone be interested in buying home made plushies of their Ocs.

Of course, I would have to measure the costs and provide prices but what do you think of the idea already?!?

[PotooGryphon]

Yes! Yes, yes, yes yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!!!

There are other plushie manufactures that aren't in china and don't require bulk sales, however, an artist is looking at paying $75-200 for a sample plushie alone depending where you're looking.

For the most part, it's cheaper and easier to try and find a buddy making plushies and pay them for smaller runs than seeking out a big company.

[KrugosNavarro]

I'd love to get some if I could afford it, sadly my country (Venezuela) entered this year into hyperinflation and it's been hard enough to barely cover the basic needs. =(
Still, wish you good luck with this initiative, it looks really cool.

[Jrej]

Thanks for writing in anyway.
I totally get the idea. Being an artist is hard on paying the bills.
Hold on. Things will get better!

[Jrej]

You're totally right! I've seen a few custom dolls around these price on Etsy.
But seemed way too expensive for a webcomic artist...
Good to know you might be interested.

[Aloredd]

I'd be interested as well, but it really depends on the cost. I'm kind of cheap, though I'm gradually getting more expensive since I finally got a decent paying job

[joannekwan]

For sure! I'd be interested!

[Jrej]

Thanks for writing in @Aloredd. I'm gonna make an estimation on costs and let you know how much it would be...

[Aloredd]

dimensions would be nice as well (how tall approx) and thanks! Are you making these yourself or did you find some third party that will make them?

[Caelestie]

I would love to buy a plushy of my oc. I don't know how people do plushies. Is it hard?

[tableflipstudios]

That is too awesome!
Those are difficult to make and if you are open to orders, we will definitely consider it! - Grim

[Jrej]

Thanks for your interest guys. I did the plushie with the help of mom. She's taught me the basics but I am on my own now @Aloredd ! Dimensions are about 6 inches high but I think I can do smaller (keychain size)!

@Caelestie It's not that hard to do. But it takes time especially with less experience.
@tableflipstudios I bought a new set of wool with lots of colors so I'll be working on the first samples...
I'll post my stuff here when I get more!

[tableflipstudios]

Can't wait to see them!
- Grim

[DynamoToon]

If I had the money for it, I'd totally buy one. But I'm broke... so yeah

[infectedbloodcomics]

Man, I'll buy a plush of my OC's from you anytime, as long as you also send me one of Lev I'm in Montreal, BTW, so it shouldn't be too expensive to mail them to me, right?

[Jrej]

Haha. No problem. I'm working on a Ricky and David plush to try out the new wool.
I moved back to France at the moment so I am a little further away. However I might go to the UK where shipping is cheaper.

[infectedbloodcomics]

Noooo, why are you leaving Canada, man? Good luck back in Europe, I still want to get these plushes, soI'll keep an eye out for ithis

[Jrej]

Haha just had a year visa. But I might go back if I miss it too much. It's already hard living without Tim Hortons' maple donuts! It's a small world for webcomic creators anyway...

[infectedbloodcomics]

You should move to Montreal! Then I could get my plush with no shipping costs

[PotooGryphon]

@Jrej You've inspired me to take up crocheting too. >u<

I knitted my first amigurumi, and of course it's a gryphon. Now that I have the hang of it, I can't wait to experiment with it, like using picot stitches on the wings to make them look feathery and adding different colors to it.

I couldn't find any good wing patterns online for what I wanted, so I ended up making my own

Do you have a source online where you've found good patterns or do you make your own?