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Animal Crossing Fan Makes Unexpected Find While Shopping

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3 months ago

October 14, 2024

Christoph Rediske

Key Takeaways

A lucky Animal Crossing fan found a rare talking Stitches plush keychain at a flea market.
Although the toy currently sells for around $100, the user snagged it for less than $1.
Stitches is one of the rarest villagers in the Animal Crossing franchise.

An excited Animal Crossing fan came across an incredible find at a flea market, taking home a talking plush keychain of Stitches for a fraction of the product’s original cost. Developed and published by Nintendo, the Animal Crossing series was created by Katsuya Eguchi, who wanted to create a title that countered his own feelings of loneliness and disconnection after moving to the city of Kyoto in 1986.

Originally released in Japan for the Nintendo 64 in 2001, numerous Animal Crossing games have been released for different Nintendo consoles over the past two decades. Loved by fans for its cozy vibes and adorable villagers and enjoyed by players both young and old, Animal Crossing: New Horizons saw untold success when it was released in 2020, due in part to lockdowns amid the pandemic. Players found comfort and friendship in the colorful social sim, and one lucky fan recently stumbled upon a particularly valuable relic of the series’ past.

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In a Reddit post, user TanukiiTricks showed off an incredible talking plush keychain of Stitches they found while browsing a flea market. What makes this discovery so incredible is that the cute toy usually sells for $100 or more, but the lucky fan managed to grab it for only about 65 cents. The charming teddy bear character is one of the rarest villagers from the Animal Crossing franchise and first appeared in Animal Crossing: Wild World in 2005, although he’s also seen in City Folk, New Leaf, and New Horizons.

Animal Crossing Fan Finds Bargain Stitches Plush

TanukiiTricks said in the Reddit thread that they couldn’t believe their luck finding such a rarity in the wild, and although the battery is dead in the toy’s speaker, the user plans to get it replaced to give the rare toy its voice back. Many of the comments in the thread expressed shock and awe at the bargain find, with one user saying that this was an “absolute steal,” while another said that Stitches from Animal Crossing is actually “priceless.”

Finding a phenomenal Animal Crossing treasure like this might not be in the cards for every fan, but the game’s community continues to create their own priceless tributes to showcase just how much the game means to them. One fan recently showed off an Animal Crossing blanket made by their mother that features numerous villagers and NPCs from the series, while another dedicated player created real-world outfits based on Animal Crossing‘s Isabelle and Tom Nook.

Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.

Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.

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