Elden Ring may be well over a year old at this point, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about one of our favourite characters from the game. But what if you don’t have to go into the game to hang out with them?
Well, collectible maker Youtooz has partnered with Bandai Namco to create a range of plushies based on Elden Ring characters, including everyone’s favourite: Miriel, the Pastor of Vows, and ever-comforting presence at the Church of Vows.
Or, as the community has taken to calling them: Dog! If you’re unfamiliar, the ‘dog’ meme is one born from the player messages many have left around Miriel. When they’re not helping other players get to hidden areas or find out-of-the-way treasures, player messages would be trolling them, convincing some unfortunate souls to jump to their deaths with the promise that it’s totally safe.
But, there’s also a third type of message, and it’s the amusing, innuendo-laden we all love. For some reason, everyone decided to leave messages saying ‘Dog!’, or ‘Could this be a dog?’ around the good pastor’s feet. The joke expanded to other parts of the world of Elden Ring, too, with similar messages found around turtles and turtle-shaped enemies.
The Youtooz 9-inch plush is priced $30, and will begin shipping between September 9 and October 9. It’s available now to pre-order, but you can only ship it to addresses in The United States and Canada at this time.
Youtooz also has other Elden Ring plushies for the same price, for Melina, and Iron Fist Alexander. But really, the dog is where it’s at.
