About Metroidhat

This website was made to showcase my some of my art ventures and to advertise my commission services. Apologies for the crudeness of this site; I built it from scratch by stumbling through html. Well, I'm more interested in creating content than making a nice-looking website. It is best viewed through Firefox and looks like butt in Internet Explorer. Although, if you find any glaring errors like broken links and the like, it would be appreciated if you would let me know. I don't own Metroid or many other intellectual properties used on this site.

About Eyes5

I am Eyes5. I am currently 25 and I live on the western coast of Canada. My passions include creating things, insects, and video games. Specifically Nintendo, especially Metroid, Zelda, and Mother. I am also known for my signature metroid hat.

Other Questions

Can I use images from your site?

Only if you rehost them and give proper credit (link back to Metroidhat or say "Courtesy of Eyes5"). You don't need to ask for that. But don't hotlink any images, you lazy bum. If you do, I might feel vindictive and goatse you or something.

Why is your merchandise so dang expensive?

Most of the art I sell, being hand-made and not mass produced, would probably cost more than what I ask if I go by minimum wage and the amount of time it takes me to make each one. So the price is reasonable enough while still being worth my while. Any lower and I won't be offering these for sale at all. Looking around online, I see that many other plushie artists charge way more than I do. But hey, why don't you try making something yourself using one of my handy tutorials? :)

You used to sell this item for X amount. Why are you charging more for it now?

The simplest answer is "I am greedy". I adjust my prices to get the most money for the least work. But actually, I tend to undercharge when I make something for the first time, despite charging a design fee. After I make it, I often think, "dang, this was not worth the amount I charged for it. :(" and so I charge more the next time I make the same thing.

Why do you insist on upfront payment before you put someone on your commission queue? It can take months before you begin the last item on the queue!

Well, I don't strictly work according to the queue. Sometimes if something appeals to me, I might work on it earlier. Sometimes a commission is needed at a specific time, so I have a deadline for it. And instead of making individual trips to the fabric store with every paid commission, I can make one trip to buy materials for several commissions. It's a risk for me to do those things if I haven't been paid yet. For every paid commission I get, there's an equal number of people who act interested but disappear once they get to the payment part. Also, I have no patience in shaking down people who don't pay or don't respond promptly.

Basically, it's a massive risk and inconvenience for me to not get upfront payment.

What materials do you use for your plushies?

I primarily use fleece, but I'm always experimenting with new materials and I try to use the best stuff for a plushie. I rarely use felt, unless I'm actually needle felting. I prefer to embroider and applique rather than paint or glue, but again, it depends on what is most appropriate for what I'm making. I'm trying to get my hands on some types of suede, since I heard that its particularly good for dollmaking. I want to be cool like the other plush artists too.

I have a considerable fanbase/number of customers, and I'd like to commission a run of 50+ plushies to sell to them. Are you up for that?

Why, yes I am! I have done so before, through Fangamer.net, and another company which shall remain secret for now. Drop me an email and we'll talk.