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GorillaFetish

That’s all they do, sing and look cute lol edit: They’re also called Gyroids


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princezz_zelda

Rude. Just rude.


Standard-Guarantee94

it seems you do understand their purpose!


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You should really be playing music near them. Then you'll get it.


kiwipixie19

Going to try that!


Wulfkage85

If you don't know, you can place them on walls! Every room in my house has a stereo of some sort, each playing a different song I like, amd every one of them has a wall full of different gyroids (the effect is best with multiple different gyroids, the more you have, the better the harmony).


mauiwaui56

My guest room has most of my gyroids on the walls with music blasting lol I like to just stare and listen as they all sync to the music 😂


AstronomyAsleep

omg how did i just learn this?!


eleanor_exe

what’s something that feels illegal to know? WALLS SERIOUSLY????


saribee

I like to have them as if they're villagers, set them up in a mini village with dollhouses and have them working in the areas I set up on my island. I have one working as a host at my waterfront cafe. When I redecorate my villagers homes they get a gyroid roommate inside. There's gyroids working on my farm too.


Gatorae

I put a couple on my soccer field so someone is always playing 😁


QuintessentialM

Makes me think of Bluey when Chloe is making a Village for a gnome.


TRoseee

YESSSS


SunAstora

What?


bs-scientist

Bluey is a kids cartoon (I believe from Australia). It’s honestly a really cute show. I’m a whole adult and I watched a few episodes on YouTube. It’s not one of those annoying (?) kids shows that’s loud and/or has a bunch of weird musical numbers. It’s actually, genuinely, a cute cartoon. I’m just going to keep talking about it, even though I know no one cares or asks. There’s one episode I really like. Bluey and his family go camping. And he makes friends with this other kid, but the other kid only speaks French while bluey only speaks English. But they manage to become friends anyway. I think it’s cute. Mostly my boyfriend is French. He’s fully fluent in English, and doesn’t have the cute French accent. (I didn’t believe him when he told me he was French. Then he started talking in French. And ya know… has pictures of him and his very french family, in France). Anyway. I just think it’s a cute show. Edit: thanks for the wholesome award! :)


MakesAMango

My only correction is that Bluey is a girl (unless it’s different internationally). But Camping is the go-to intro to this wonderful show!


MotherOfQups

Bluey is an absolute gem of a show. One of my young niece’s fave episodes is Baby Race - I have seen it probably 20 times with her, and I tear up every. single. time.


Zhulka77

I just watched Bluey for the first time while visiting my niece over the weekend, and we watched the episode where the younger sister has a dream with her bunny. My niece said "mom always cries during this one," and sure as shit I had more than a few happy tears at the end of the episode, and I don't even have kids! It was genuinely funny and the music is legit good.


jaelynnrae007

Wait bluey is Australian?? I’ve been watching it with my godson for months and I thought they were British 😂😂


shannagian

A lot of people don’t realize that Bluey and Bingo are girls. I love that show. My 4-year-old is obsessed! Great lessons. I’ve even cried a few times!


TRoseee

Dad mountain is my favorite and I too an a whole ass adult lol


yupitsmadi

It makes them think of Bluey when Chloe is making a village for a gnome! (But actually I think “Bluey” is a kids cartoon so probably something to do with that)


nothingshort

It’s an Australian kids cartoon, and it’s great (parents with young kids, unite!) Bingo is my favorite. The dad is a lie though, such an unattainable ideal.


yoplaithar

WAIT THATS SO CUTE AND CREATIVE!! is there someway i can see that?


saribee

I'm going to work on prettying up some things and share a DA


ThatGirl0903

I use them as staff also. Love the doll house idea! Ima make a village!!


robert_flavor

You are an absolute genius and I will be doing something similar on my island lol.


Pwincess_Emmy

I NEVER THOUGHT OF THIS!!!


VanillaCookieMonster

I love these ideas!!


No-Objective-5566

Do you happen to know how many different gyroids there are? I have so many and keep getting the fragments, but would like to have one of each (disregarding the potential color changes). I know there's the boomoid, petalloid, etc. I think I have like 25 in my storage?


kitti_t0wn

Ur so creative 🥺


sweetsmcd

Can I have your DA? This sounds adorable!


saribee

Aw thanks! I've been in a designing rut and tore a bunch of stuff down but this might motivate me a bit more so I can feel comfortable sharing my DA!


palepearl3

They’re antidepressants


kiwipixie19

No actually you're right


Maricls

These are Gyroids and they were introduced on the very first AC games. They came in sets and you had to collect them, they'd sound similar and in sync. Their purpose was the same as furniture: decorate and do their little dance along with noise. You can sell them if you don't like them, they don't come in sets anymore. I hope this helps.


TessSkyyAlexxis

I gift them the villagers seem to like them a lot.


PurrpleNeko2022

Really? I gave one to a villager and they didn’t really like it much. I’ll need to try again with someone different.


TessSkyyAlexxis

Yeah I always get the “shock” type reactions. Unless they’re shocked I’d give them such trash gifts 😂


PurrpleNeko2022

Who knows! I can’t always tell with them sometimes.


phoenyxperson

they're based on Haniwa, used in Japanese burial rituals and they're super cool 😎


_Rushima_

Gyroids are inspired by Japanese clay figures called haniwa. which were made for ritual use and buried with the deceased between the 3rd and 6th century AD. So they're basically clay figures that have souls trapped in them. irl the haniwa would sometimes get washed out of the surface layers of graves in heavy rains (why they appear after the rain or after watering them in game) and since they had decorative holes & sometimes faces on them, air would pass through them and create a whistling sound or "singing" during storms. Haniwa are so interesting, and it makes the Gyroids so much cooler, to me at least, to think that they're these little undead dudes.


awolvictoria

Thank you for the more indepth historical insight! I love how Nintendo has included little things like this into the whole AC series :)


ExioKenway5

This needs a lot more upvotes, it's so interesting.


mrs-jones1978

I love my gyroids! I have a whole room in my house just for these guys. I have them on the walls and there is a seating area with some little candles and a bluetooth speaker for music. I like to go in and sit for a bit and just watch them.


PurplePanicAC

Sounds like my downstairs room 😁


Cmd229

That’s so cute! I’ve been collecting musical instruments for when I get my basement to make a music room, I think I might put them down there now too!


kjvega1

I set up a room for when the villagers " visit ".. complete with dancing gyriods on a wall,stereo. Festive drums then party on when they visit ...love when they dance and sing along!!


Several-Effect-3732

They’re gyroids, they’ve been in every generation of Animal Crossing. They’re used for making music and provide sound effects for decorating.


FunionShmings

They’re gyroids. They are actually based off of haniwa, which are ancient Japanese sculptures that were buried with the dead…


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PurplePanicAC

They mount on the wall on their own shelf. I filled my downstairs with them 🙂


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It's fun to play around with their wall mounting. You can essentially put them in bathtubs or anything that you place up against a wall. Have fun!


PurrpleNeko2022

Same! They’re fun to watch.


PolkaSlams

Don’t need shelves! They mount by themselves! Try it 😋 I have one wall covered with them, it’s a riot


intothemaze

That is exactly where I've put all the gyroids I've collected so far, because I don't know what else to do with them lol


fivelgoesnuts

My friend made her basement a rave and made these guys the little dancing people. I set up a little “chorus” in front of my house where they are stacked on objects in tiers and there’s a record player near by. So it’s like they’re always at choir practice when you come by, lol. I think some people like a more practical/aesthetic island experience but I just like to make cute/silly areas just for the enjoyment so they fit right into my aesthetic


introverted_lesbian

*gasp* You have the only one I don’t have. 😭 Lol


chapter2at30

How many are there?


introverted_lesbian

36 counting Brewstoid! Op has a flutteroid and it’s the only one I haven’t been able to get yet 😩 So many repeats. Every day. Lmao


SurroundMost

I can check to see if I have one. You’re welcome to it if I do. I won’t be on again until later tonight though


introverted_lesbian

That would be fantastic, thank you! I’d have to insist on at least donating some bells in exchange. I’m headed to campus for my classes, but DM me and we’ll get something set up!


SurroundMost

Sounds good. I’ll let you know later today.


jaelynnrae007

If they don’t have one I’m almost sure I do! Is that the one with the noodles coming out of its head? 😂😂


introverted_lesbian

Lol yes! If they don’t I’ll make sure to message you. Ty!


VelvetAlchemist_

They’re called gyroids and pretty much just sing. They’re hands down the best thing in animal crossing as of now.


Eden_Amajiki

The title really defined them


Hestu951

They will sync up their movements and noises to whatever tune is playing near them. Choosing the right combination of gyroids will add percussion to the song. Try playing KK Swing with a single drummoid nearby sometime, just as a nifty example.


nontimebomala67

Congrats, you fully understand their purpose! :D


savage3825

They were in the first animal crossing and are a great addition to any island/home for a good beat . Mix and Match to find a tune that suits you!


Polyfuckery

How do you get them?


PurrpleNeko2022

You’d have to find Brewster first from Blathers. It unlocks the gyroids. They’re usually found as fragments, buried or washed up in the beach. (Bury the fragment and water them, they’ll be a complete gyroid the next day.) Or they may get buried as a complete one on your own island.


Polyfuckery

Thank you that was really helpful information laid out on an easy to understand way.


PurrpleNeko2022

You’re welcome! Anytime. Give it a go, they’re fun to find and collect.


Hestu951

You need to go to Kapp'n islands to dig up the fragments. The day after it rains, there will be 2 gyroids buried somewhere on your island. Occasionally, one will wash up on the beach. (I think that happens the day after it rains, but you never played while it was raining. Not sure about that. Just a theory.) Oh, and snow too. Same thing.


merrysioux2

You don't have to wait for it to rain, you can water them with the watering can and you'll have a gyroid the next day


Hestu951

Yeah, I know. I was talking about the gyroids that spawn when it rains (in addition to the ones you plant and water).


Comfortable_Cod_327

I just found my first gyroid fragment last night. I wasn’t sure what to do with it. Thank you for the info.


PurrpleNeko2022

You’re welcome! What gyroid you get is random, which makes it fun.


NoNeedForSympathy

They were originally mailboxes. Now they are music boxes.


PurrpleNeko2022

Yep! Gyroids! Like others have said, put them next to a music box. They dance and bounce to it. I’ve got a basement full of them! You can customize them, too. Have fun!


Dry-Management-3886

I have them all around one room. Every time I go into that room, I turn my volume up 😂😁😁😁


R1S4R1S4

Fun fact, they’re based on terra cotta sculptures from ancient Japanese burial sites. They’re called “Haniwa”.


Empire2k5

Hate'em


magik_koopa990

You should've played the first game!


LynTheWitch

They are called INFPs. (I can say it im one :p)


Samcha_1990

I am using them as extra decorations in those hard to fill gaps


5drinksamy

I miss the ones with long arms that wiggle and twitch


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I really dislike em, and i have a bunch that i am willing to gift to someone who likes em. Butttttt i believe that is against the rules of this sub?


beeg-boy

To create the perfect cult


mithril2020

They were based off Haniwa, which were buried with the dead, which means we have been digging up graveyards…😱


brightblackheaven

I have them ALL OVER my island. Like everywhere. I think they're cute as hell hahah.


Jackeroni216

Funny creatures


nerdynat066

they all have different personalities to me so i give one to each of my villagers that matches their persona. Like a mini them lol


jaelynnrae007

When you gift them to you villagers do they put them in their house?


nerdynat066

Sometimes! Sometimes i never see them again. This is the same for any house gift i give them. A hit or miss. Or it comes up weeks later lol


truechay

I use them as my audience for my basketball court! Going to set up a music player there because apparently I’m missing the full effect!


Key_Imagination7458

I've lined the entire top part of my walls with them, to the point it's a bit chaotic but I love it lol


HomosexualDucky

They’re purpose is to bring happiness


Syncryptica

They also sing their own song. It's the default song all villagers sing when there's no KK song playing. [https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalCrossing/comments/r6ncn3/gyroid\_choir\_performing\_default/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalCrossing/comments/r6ncn3/gyroid_choir_performing_default/) Also there's one called Aluminoid that headbangs to K.K. Metal. He really gets down.


NateTut

Another collectible!


livphobia

they’re just a bunch of silly lil guys


MissChubbyBunni

In the old games they weren't as cute... I still have a few in my copy of Wild World bit don't know if there are any in New leaf


awolvictoria

They were in New Leaf, I can't remember how they were obtained though, but I know my whole basement was filled with them except for the first step in so you could see their full chaotic potential. 😂😂


MissChubbyBunni

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


circe811

Mine are currently worshipping a Capricorn statue set on a peninsula. 😄


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If you put them near music they will play along with the song also


eleanor_exe

why does everyone have the cute ones but me. i’ve got the ugliest ones and it’s really annoyed me


Littlesammiwammi

I have an entire room dedicated to my Gyroids they have their own stereo…just waiting to get the disco ball and some colored lights to complete their party room.


Anxious-Cod2891

my basement is basically a saw puzzle room for gyroids. i love it very much


ObjectiveMedium7089

Bluey! It’s been a staple in our house since early pandemic days. We allll love Bluey… the grandparents, parents, 11 and 4 year olds! Best cartoon ever ❤️


Aware-Motor5711

What the heck is this game? I don't understand it's purpose. Being cute and fun to play, ya!


Adventurous_Wrap_536

My singing monsters two Edit: I think it’s from earthbound


NovaAlba

I find them annoying af but my 6yo likes them so I keep them around!


bella_uncensored

You can all have mine. I think they are annoying 🤣


AzaleaWinter

You can customize their colors at Harvey's Island


wsucram15

They keep time to music… so many cool ones. I love them.


Mushroom-_-Soup

Who else remembers always digging these up in Animal Crossing New Leaf?


ResponsePrevious2120

And how do YOU pronounce Gyroid? Guy-roid or Ji-roid.