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Description EDIT: The finished manufactured Spycrabs are in! You can get them officially with the in-game code from me here: Β  My Shop or fromΒ the sites for Valve and WLF!

Two of the rare endangered Spycrabs in the wild, claiming resources, disputing territory, and...just hanging out, I guess. ^_^;

It occurs to me Spy is one of the three classes I play most often, but I don't think I've ever Spycrabbed... I will have to rectify that.

Also I am Threnodi on Steam if anyone wants to play a round or chat/ make suggestions for future dolls or tweaks to existing ones. ; )

I started making one RED and one BLU-- the Spies wear such un-standard colors, I had to match as best I could, but I think it's not too far off. This is my first experience also with safety eyes and wire skeletons! Their patterns are actually constructed differently, the RED one has the legs and arms as part of the body so there is room for wire inside the legs and arms. The wire I used on my first try was too thin though, so while he is posable, he's not strong enough to fully stand on his little crabby legs. Still, something to improve on next time! The BLU crab has no wire and the arms and legs are sewn into the seams of the body, though I still like how posable he can be just in where you fold and set up his little legs. ^.^ They are both quite durable too, though I am wondering why I have set myself so many projects lately that involve turning right side out so many tiny thin things lately... my fingers are getting sore!

Each Spycrab is about 6 inches tall made of fleece and suedecloth with safety eyes.

These guys have been very amusing around the house since they got made.
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Comments: 118

Threnodi In reply to ??? [2015-02-05 22:41:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! They come with in-game spycrabs now : D www.welovefine.com/8356-spycrab-plush.html

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jaythescout [2014-08-14 02:22:41 +0000 UTC]

Just found out that the item got accepted into the game! Congrats, you've earned it. ^^ It is possible for past buyers to achieve a code for the game item, or would they have to buy another plushie? XD

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Threnodi In reply to jaythescout [2014-08-14 19:56:53 +0000 UTC]

I am looking into that right now, they caught me by surprise with the release! Maybe send me an Etsy note so I don't lose track of you--DA comments tend to be lost to the sands once they are replied to. I will forward any information I get through Etsy notes or E-mail once I get a reply on this subject. ; )

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jaythescout In reply to Threnodi [2014-08-18 23:02:10 +0000 UTC]

Sounds good! I think I sent an Etsy note correctly; I'm not too familiar with it.

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jaythescout [2014-06-05 05:28:21 +0000 UTC]

Somehow the thought did not cross my mind for you having a deviantART and Steam... Heh. Anyway, I bought one of these guys about a couple years ago and he's still gorgeous and intact. I saw that someone made this item into an actual model possible for use in TF2, which I'll most likely jump at since I have a real one, but it made me think back and I thought I'd come leave an appreciation comment somewhere. Again I thank you very much for the li'l plushie and I hope you have a good day, a good week, et cetera. ^^

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Threnodi In reply to jaythescout [2014-06-10 06:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Aw, gosh! I'm so glad to hear from you again, and glad too to hear your Spycrab is still doing well. ^_^ Yes, the Steam Workshop item is me and my husband, and my new co-workers, so it's related! : D
I hope you have a wonderful day week etc. as well, and thanks so much for seeking me out to tell me all that! <3

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jaythescout In reply to Threnodi [2014-06-10 12:07:37 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. I hope the item gets in one day. ^^

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Threnodi In reply to jaythescout [2014-06-10 21:09:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! You made my day. ^_^

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TanoshiiBento [2013-06-06 19:52:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm cosplaying BLU Scout's Ma very soon, and I think a RED Spycrab would be an appropriate and humorous prop to have with it. Unfortunately, with the cosplays, I need to cut corners where I can. Would it be okay if I used your Spycrab as a basis for my own patterns? I have no idea where I would start in terms of making my own pattern is all. D:

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Threnodi In reply to TanoshiiBento [2013-06-08 07:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Well, I do sell my Spycrabs on Etsy if you're looking for an extra-quick way to acquire one! : ) I don't generally share my patterns, but if you're asking if you can model yours after my photos that's fine with me, and it's very kind of you to ask..! My spycrab was sort of a modified version of the basic mochi pattern you can find various places on DA, if that's any help!

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HeartOfTheStorm [2013-05-08 05:44:27 +0000 UTC]

This... Is awesome!!! I love spycrabs! I think you did an amazing job with this one! Keep up the good work!

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Threnodi In reply to HeartOfTheStorm [2013-05-17 18:19:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! They may be my favorite Etsy craft ^.^

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HeartOfTheStorm In reply to Threnodi [2013-05-17 22:22:45 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome!

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WulfarRexwave [2013-04-24 05:12:32 +0000 UTC]

It probably isn't helpful that the endangered spy crab has a frickin' cigarette sticking out of his mouth. Just sayin'

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Threnodi In reply to WulfarRexwave [2013-04-24 21:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it's sorta like panda bears refusing to eat anything but bamboo; spycrabs existing without cigarettes are very rare, and generally require careful attention to thrive, but if they can't learn to go without, how long can their cigaretted cousins survive in their self-destructive niche of nature?? Who can say?

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sofonisbasaki [2012-11-25 22:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Could we have the pattern? please

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Threnodi In reply to sofonisbasaki [2012-11-26 03:05:08 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I don't usually give out my patterns. I can point you towards some DA plushmaking clubs if you're interested though, and I have Spycrabs for sale as well on my Etsy. : )

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sofonisbasaki In reply to Threnodi [2012-11-28 16:57:55 +0000 UTC]

aww thats alright

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Threnodi In reply to sofonisbasaki [2012-11-28 17:40:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the interest though!

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sofonisbasaki In reply to Threnodi [2012-11-28 17:43:34 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Zakulf [2012-09-19 12:12:43 +0000 UTC]

More than just awesome!

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Threnodi In reply to Zakulf [2012-09-20 16:17:11 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you!

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ArtSaves92 [2012-08-19 05:35:13 +0000 UTC]

These are sooo very adorable! I had a friend of mine mention you in his video-game website to throw some more attention your way with these. I hope it gives you some business! Do keep up with the lovely plushies, you have such a talent.

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Threnodi In reply to ArtSaves92 [2012-08-20 05:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh, gee, thanks very much, for the mention as well as the heads-up! I'm glad you like my dolls so well. ^_^ Mind if I ask what site you're talking about?

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ArtSaves92 In reply to Threnodi [2012-08-21 02:58:39 +0000 UTC]

it's called BitThirsty, my friend contributes articles to them sometimes. They're not very big right now and they're nonprofit, so there's not a LOT of traffic, but he posted a pic of the plushies and the link to your etsy and he says the number of link reposts was definitely above average (:

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Threnodi In reply to ArtSaves92 [2012-08-21 03:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Aw, gee. ^_^; Thanks again to you both!

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ArtSaves92 In reply to Threnodi [2012-08-23 06:36:49 +0000 UTC]

no problem, just spreading the love (:

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MattsyKun [2012-08-15 02:16:02 +0000 UTC]

If I can't make my own Spycrab, I'm totally buying one from you. They're so cute!

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Threnodi In reply to MattsyKun [2012-08-15 16:07:34 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I'm glad you like them!

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MythicalDragonGrl [2012-07-15 05:51:53 +0000 UTC]

oh god
so much want
q____q

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Threnodi In reply to MythicalDragonGrl [2012-07-15 06:17:27 +0000 UTC]

I make them to order, actually.. : ) [link] Thank you for the comment!

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Jack-O-AllTrades [2012-06-18 19:09:08 +0000 UTC]

i love it! did you use a pattern for this? i would love to make one!!

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Threnodi In reply to Jack-O-AllTrades [2012-06-18 22:17:35 +0000 UTC]

Aw, I'm glad you like! I made the pattern for it myself actually. ^.^ I don't have patterns or tutorials up though, I just sell the finished crabs at my Etsy store at the moment.

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Jack-O-AllTrades In reply to Threnodi [2012-06-19 16:34:32 +0000 UTC]

ok thanx, i'd love to buy one but im flat broke XD

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Threnodi In reply to Jack-O-AllTrades [2012-06-20 00:49:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the thought even so! ^_^

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Jack-O-AllTrades In reply to Threnodi [2012-06-20 12:06:41 +0000 UTC]

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Oomles [2012-02-26 03:25:53 +0000 UTC]

amazing!!
just a question... I want to make one similar to this for my own personal use, but I would also like to share it with my friends on DA to show them what I've done. I would site you for the idea... would you allow that or should I keep a plushie to myself?

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Threnodi In reply to Oomles [2012-02-27 06:35:39 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks! As to your question, Spycrabs are a meme after all and I know lots of other people have made their own...though I guess anyone could be a bit nervous if someone might be trying to duplicate their exact pattern. >.>; On the other hand I think it's really kind of you to ask and offer to cite/link me. ^_^; I guess I'd ask for the sake of diversity and the forwarding of doll making everywhere you try to make it your 'own', but it'd be sad not to post it..! Um, I hope that answers your question..! By the way I like your Pony art! ^.^

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Oomles In reply to Threnodi [2012-02-27 16:05:45 +0000 UTC]

no, I wasn't planning on dublicating, just similar. I was planning on making a spycrab plush anyway, but your design is so similar to the one I had in mind DX I'll keep tweaking my idea. thank you for replying~
thanks! I like ponies a lot, but idk how I feel about the takeover of ponies in my gallery XD So many reqests!

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Threnodi In reply to Oomles [2012-02-28 04:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, is that why? It was sort of dominating the front! I admit TF2 pony cosplay cracks me up though so the twilight sniper one I liked especially. >_>;; Well thanks again for contacting me, and the compliments! ^_^; I look forward to seeing it! : D

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Oomles In reply to Threnodi [2012-02-28 05:05:23 +0000 UTC]

because those were the ones I'm proud of and what I've drawn lately..
oh yay someone likes the TF2 one ;u;
oh yes no problem, thank you!

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Threnodi In reply to Oomles [2012-02-28 18:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Heh what people must like the TF2 one, no? I figured you'd probably be all 'oh man again people gravitate to the thing with -two- fandoms in it instead of any original work' ^_^;;;;

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Oomles In reply to Threnodi [2012-02-28 19:10:06 +0000 UTC]

only 9 favorites actually :/

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Threnodi In reply to Oomles [2012-02-28 21:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Bizzare. o_O Well -I- like it. ^_^

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Oomles In reply to Threnodi [2012-02-28 21:32:38 +0000 UTC]

well thank you ^_^

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Powered-Combat-Vest [2012-02-07 14:42:09 +0000 UTC]

OMG they are so cute!
Spycrabs are so damn cool

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Threnodi In reply to Powered-Combat-Vest [2012-02-07 17:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you! I was pretty happy with how they came out. ^_^; Someday I need to make a Teddy Rosebelt too. >: )

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Powered-Combat-Vest [2012-02-07 14:36:31 +0000 UTC]

x3
Sooo cute!

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Threnodi In reply to Powered-Combat-Vest [2012-02-07 17:42:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Chargal4 [2012-01-10 16:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Lol! I hope Valve sees these. It would be funny to see these plush in a crane game in a comic.

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