Arapaima Plushie created by PurpleRubyRed

I am so excited about posting this! It is not only my first arapaima plush, but the first plush I've ever made from scratch.

Being a prototype, it needs some improvement. It's a little bit short for an arapaima. Their bodies are so long and graceful, so that needs to be shown a little more. But it's still going to be cute-looking. I love these fish so much and since I do not have the space for a real one, I will make plush fish instead! I am going to bring it to the Monster Fish Konvention to show off my love for these amazing giants.

Pharaoh said:

Looks cool, but reminds me more of a betta than it does an arapaima.

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I have been making betta plushes too, so they were still in my mind when making this one!

Zoodiver said:

Kinda cute. My daughter would love that. You should do one life size.

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Thank you! A life size one is my final goal. When it is that long, I will have to make it much more accurate to the real thing.

kevinfleming21 said:

Design could use a few tweaks, but work is solid.

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Thank you. I will keep improving it until it represents the fish better, but still in plush/cuddly form.

Adamrhh said:

I want this one.
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You mentioned the length needing to be longer, I would also make the mouth able to open!

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Oooh, that one is cool. I would love to have a catfish plush. It looks like it came from the same company that I bought my piranha plush from. I have so many fish plushes, but not quite enough yet. My collection needs more monsters. Do you have any idea where that one can be found?