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Giant isopods are among the most awesomely creepy creatures on earth. We love that Japan is so fascinated by them that they snack on miniature isopod-shaped sausages, protect their phones with nightmarish giant isopod iPhone cases, and now cuddle up with plush versions of the giant armored bugs.

Japanese online retailer Hamee Strapya World sells plush giant isopods in a range of sizes. Actual giant isopods average between 19 and 36 centimeters (7.5 and 14.2 inches) in length, but the XL plush version measures a whopping 55 centimeters (21.6 inches) long. Actual giant isopods are scavengers who live in deep, pitch black ocean waters. But we think these soft, squishy versions would make great bedtime snuggle buddies. What nightmare would dare come close when you’ve got one of these creatures in your arms?

They’re also currently available via Amazon and even come in shiny, limited edition gold and silver versions.

[via Laughing Squid]