{"product_id":"handmade-plush-pest-plush-abiotic-factor-plush-anteverse-2-plush-20cm","title":"Pest Plush - IS-0173-A Handmade Pest IS Plush Toy | Anteverse 2 Plush Alien Creature 20cm","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .product-description {\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n        color: #333;\n        max-width: 800px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n    h1, h2, h3 {\n        color: #2c3e50;\n    }\n    .product-highlights {\n        background-color: #f8f9fa;\n        border: 1px solid #e9ecef;\n        border-radius: 5px;\n        padding: 20px;\n        margin: 20px 0;\n    }\n    .size-guide {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: collapse;\n        margin: 20px 0;\n    }\n    .size-guide th, .size-guide td {\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        padding: 8px;\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n    .size-guide th {\n        background-color: #f2f2f2;\n    }\n    .care-instructions {\n        background-color: #e9f7ef;\n        border: 1px solid #27ae60;\n        border-radius: 5px;\n        padding: 15px;\n        margin: 20px 0;\n    }\n    .faq-section {\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\n        border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        padding: 20px;\n        margin-top: 30px;\n    }\n    .faq-section h3 {\n        color: #333;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\n        padding-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n    .faq-item {\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n    }\n    .faq-question {\n        background-color: #fff;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        border-radius: 5px;\n        padding: 10px 15px;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        position: relative;\n        font-weight: bold;\n    }\n    .faq-question::after {\n        content: '\\25BC';\n        position: absolute;\n        right: 15px;\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n    }\n    .faq-question.active::after {\n        transform: rotate(180deg);\n    }\n    .faq-answer {\n        display: none;\n        padding: 15px;\n        background-color: #fff;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        border-top: none;\n        border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;\n    }\n    .shipping-notice {\n        background-color: #fff8e1;\n        border: 1px solid #f9a825;\n        border-radius: 5px;\n        padding: 12px 18px;\n        margin-bottom: 24px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        color: #5d4037;\n        font-size: 0.97em;\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"shipping-notice\"\u003e\n        Please note: This item is handmade to order. Shipping takes place 2 to 3 weeks after your order is placed.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e - IS-0173-A Handmade \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS) Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e Toy | \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2 Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e Creature 20cm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Bring the chaos of an underground research facility overrun by interdimensional creatures right to your shelf with this handmade \u003cstrong\u003ePest plush\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e alien creature from a fan-favourite cooperative survival game. Standing at 20cm tall, this spiky little menace is crafted from soft cotton with PP cotton filling, making it an irresistibly huggable tribute to one of the most recognisable hostiles in the game's creature roster. Whether you tamed one to keep you company through the facility corridors or put them to work in a \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e powering your base, this \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS) plush\u003c\/strong\u003e captures every bit of the charm that made this creature a community favourite.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eAbout the \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Alien Creature Behind the \u003cstrong\u003ePest Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        The \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogued under the designation \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the first hostile alien lifeforms players encounter in a beloved cooperative survival game set inside a sprawling underground scientific research complex. After a catastrophic containment failure, the facility becomes overrun by creatures originating from a parallel dimension known as \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the most common of these otherworldly intruders. Players must scavenge, craft, and build to survive, with the \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e serving as both an early threat and, for those willing to put in the effort, a tameable companion.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        The \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e dimension is the source of the facility's alien infestation, sending through creatures like the \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e via dimensional breaches scattered throughout the complex. The \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e itself resembles a spiky, rounded organism, described endearingly by the community as a \"spiky potato,\" which is a big part of why it became such a beloved and meme-worthy presence in the fandom. Despite ambushing players from hiding spots, the \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e can be tamed, giving it an endearing double identity as both threat and loyal companion. Tamed \u003cstrong\u003ePests\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be slotted into the \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e utility device to generate electricity for a player's base, making the creature both a practical gameplay mechanic and a fan favourite.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Since the game's early access launch in 2024, the idea of a real-life \u003cstrong\u003ePest plush\u003c\/strong\u003e emerged organically from the community, with players joking about wanting a huggable version of their tamed companions. Fan art, memes, and requests for an \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2 plush\u003c\/strong\u003e spread across Reddit, Discord servers, and social media, cementing the \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e as the unofficial mascot creature of the game's passionate fanbase. This handmade \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS) plush\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct response to that community demand.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHandmade \u003cstrong\u003ePest plush\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e alien creature from a fan-favourite cooperative survival game\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMeasures 20cm tall, the perfect size for shelf display or desk companionship\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCrafted from soft cotton exterior with fluffy PP cotton filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCaptures the iconic spiky potato silhouette of the \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2 Pest\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eA must-have \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS) plush\u003c\/strong\u003e collectible for fans of interdimensional creature survival games\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eLightweight at 215g, ideal for display, gifting, or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGreat gift for cooperative survival game enthusiasts and creature collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eEach piece is individually handmade for quality and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePerfect companion for fans who tamed an \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e in-game and never looked back\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable class=\"size-guide\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003e20cm (approximately 7.9 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003e215g\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003eFilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003ePP Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"care-instructions\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for Your \u003cstrong\u003ePest Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSurface clean only with a damp cloth and mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDo not bleach or iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eKeep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place when not on display\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small decorative elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Fans Are Searching for a \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS) Plush\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        The demand for fan-inspired merchandise based on the \u003cstrong\u003ePest plush\u003c\/strong\u003e concept has grown steadily alongside the expanding community surrounding this cooperative survival game. The game blends facility horror with crafting, base-building, and multiplayer teamwork, and its creature roster, especially the \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e inhabitants, has sparked a wave of fan creativity. The \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A Pest\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the centre of that creativity: tameable, utility-useful in the \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and visually distinctive enough to be instantly recognisable.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n        Community-driven content around the \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to grow on platforms like Reddit and YouTube, with players sharing taming guides, base-building videos featuring \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e setups, and fan art of their in-game companions. This handmade \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2 plush\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you bring that companionship into the real world.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eFAQ: The \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan you tame a Pest (IS-0173-A) and what does it do once tamed?\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e can be tamed by feeding it specific items, after which it becomes a companion that follows you through the facility. Beyond companionship, tamed \u003cstrong\u003ePests\u003c\/strong\u003e serve a unique utility function: they can be placed inside a \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a craftable base device that harnesses their movement to generate electricity for your base. This makes the \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most versatile creatures in the game, functioning as both a loyal companion and a renewable early-game power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is Anteverse 2 and where does the Pest come from?\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a parallel dimension from which hostile alien creatures, including the \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e, have crossed into the facility through dimensional breaches caused by a catastrophic containment failure. The facility's ambitious research into interdimensional science is what triggered this event, resulting in the overrun state players discover at the start of the game. Creatures from \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e range from the common \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e to far more dangerous entities found deeper in the complex, each catalogued under the facility's IS classification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy is the Pest designated IS-0173-A?\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eThe designation \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the in-universe classification system used by the underground research facility to catalogue interdimensional specimens. The IS prefix stands for Interdimensional Specimen, directly referencing the creature's origins in \u003cstrong\u003eAnteverse 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The numerical code and letter suffix distinguish it from other catalogued entities within the same classification tier. This naming convention is a key part of the game's world-building, lending a grounded, scientific atmosphere to its science fiction setting. The player community has widely adopted \u003cstrong\u003eIS-0173-A\u003c\/strong\u003e as the creature's full designation alongside the common shorthand, the \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does the Pest Wheel work and is it worth building?\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a craftable utility device that allows players to use tamed \u003cstrong\u003ePests (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e as a base power source. Once a \u003cstrong\u003ePest\u003c\/strong\u003e is placed inside the wheel, its movement generates electricity that feeds directly into your base's power grid. It is one of the earliest and most accessible power generation methods available and has become a fan favourite mechanic, largely due to the charming visual of a tamed alien creature running inside a wheel to keep the lights on. Many players opt to build multiple \u003cstrong\u003ePest Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e as a scalable early-game energy solution before upgrading to more advanced power systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy has the Pest become such a popular creature in the fan community?\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n                    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePest (IS-0173-A)\u003c\/strong\u003e has become a community favourite for several reasons. 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