Giant Isopod Plush
A deep-sea giant isopod. Life-sized. In plush. Fourteen legs, segmented armour plates, and a face that has seen 2,000 metres of darkness. Built to the real animal, down to the leg count.
What you're getting
- Anatomically right, not cartoonish. Segmented shell, proper leg count, the antennae. Someone who knows what Bathynomus giganteus is will recognise it instantly.
- Segmented shell. The plates are sewn as separate panels, so the back flexes and hunches instead of sitting as one rigid lump.
- Two sizes. 30 cm for a desk. 50 cm for the couch, where it becomes a genuine conversation problem.
- Soft grey plush over a firm core. It holds the shell shape instead of flopping.
- Nothing to charge. No batteries, no motor, no app.
Specs
| Sizes | 30 cm / 11.8 in · 50 cm / 19.7 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 265 g (30 cm) · 681 g (50 cm) |
| Material | Plush fabric shell, polyester fill |
| Colour | Grey |
| Cleaning | Hand wash cold, air dry flat |
Questions people actually ask
Which size should I get?
The 30 cm sits on a desk and reads as an odd ornament. The 50 cm is the one people photograph. If it's a gift and you want a reaction, get the 50.
Is it creepy or cute?
Both, and that's the point. It's too soft to be disturbing and too accurate to be twee. People who like deep-sea animals love it; people who don't will ask you why it exists.
Does it curl into a ball like the real one?
Not fully. The segments flex and it hunches, but it's a stuffed plush — it won't roll shut the way the live animal does. If that's the feature you're after, this isn't it.
Will it survive being hugged nightly?
It's normally-built plush with standard seams. Fine for regular handling. The 50 cm has more stuffing and holds shape better over time.
Shipping
Free shipping, every order. Ships from our supplier's warehouse: we ship in 1–3 business days, then 7–15 business days in transit — 9–20 business days in total. Tracking link by email.
Prices do not include customs duties or import taxes. US orders usually arrive with nothing extra to pay, but any import fee charged by your local customs is the recipient's responsibility.