{"product_id":"sandshrew-no-027-pokemon-collectible","title":"Sandshrew — No. 027 — 3D Printed Pokéball","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandshrew has been rolling up and minding its business since Generation I, and this hand-finished character ball captures that unbothered desert energy perfectly — made right here at my workshop in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions fully assembled: approximately 7 × 6.9 × 7 cm (L × W × H)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by N3D. Printed, finished and shipped by Hand of Stardust.\u003cbr\u003ePhotos shown are of the fully finished Stardust Finish variant!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Stardust Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Sandshrew character ball arrives as a Stardust Finish: fully printed in Sandshrew's warm sandy yellow with its distinctive pale underbelly detail, assembled by hand and ready to display. A quietly tough little collectible for any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Want to build it yourself?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer the hands-on experience? I also offer a \u003cstrong\u003eBuilder's Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e option: all parts printed in the correct colours, unassembled and ready for you to put together yourself. Just reach out via \u003ca title=\"Hand of Stardust on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/handofstardust\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:russ@handofstardust.eu\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e and I'll sort it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Trivia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Kanto Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandshrew was introduced in Generation I as one of the version-exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon Blue (and Yellow), while Red players got Ekans instead. That exclusivity made it a genuine trade target in the original games — and a badge of honour for Blue version kids everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Desert\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandshrew's tough, hide-like skin protects it from both harsh desert terrain and enemy attacks. When threatened, it rolls into a tight ball to shield its softer underbelly — a defensive mechanic that its evolution Sandslash takes even further with its spike-covered back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Alolan Reinvention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneration VII gave Sandshrew an Ice\/Steel-type regional form exclusive to Alola: white-furred, metallic-plated, and adapted for snowy mountain conditions. It's one of the more dramatic Alolan redesigns — same cheerful face, entirely different vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeceptively Capable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandshrew's line has a long history in competitive play thanks to Sand Rush, an ability that doubles Speed in a sandstorm. Alolan Sandslash also carved out a niche as a Hail team staple. For a Pokémon that mostly just wants to curl up and be left alone, it punches well above its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand of Stardust","offers":[{"title":"Stardust Finish","offer_id":53043335332187,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/7674\/9147\/files\/sandshrew-no-027-3d-printed-pokemon-collectible-1057524.jpg?v=1779392891","url":"https:\/\/handofstardust.eu\/products\/sandshrew-no-027-pokemon-collectible","provider":"Hand of Stardust","version":"1.0","type":"link"}