Foxy Isn’t Like The Other Animals In The Five Nights At Freddy’s Crew
When “Five Nights at Freddy’s” creator Scott Cawthon first began advertising his new game, only three animatronics were displayed — Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, and Chica the Chicken. The reason behind the decision was to add to the scare factor of the game, catching players off guard when suddenly a pirate fox with a hook for a hand came sprinting down the halls of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. It was extremely effective, and given the character’s different design from the main three, many fans find Foxy to be the scariest of the original animatronics. Foxy is somewhat of a lone wolf (err … fox) compared to the rest, performing in a special themed area called “Pirate’s Cove” rather than with the rest of the band on the main stage. Because of this, he also sports a distinct, dilapidated pirate look.
Compared to the other animatronics that have flat teeth, Foxy has sharp, canine teeth and a jaw that hinges lower than the rest. He also moves ridiculously fast, capable of running while the rest seem to hobble around. As he’s in the worst shape of the core four, he also gives off an even more unsettling appearance than the already questionably cute creatures. It’s hard to find him as adorable when he looks like he’s rotting from the inside out. These differences have led some fans to theorize that Foxy was behind some of the more gruesome mysteries in the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” lore.
According to a recent interview in SFX Magazine, Foxy was also a nightmare for the creative team bringing the animatronics to life, especially if the suit needed to be able to be worn by a human being.
