diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_animal_hospital.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_animal_hospital.dmm
index 5ed42e8922..214ff213c8 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_animal_hospital.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_animal_hospital.dmm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 /area/ruin/powered/animal_hospital)
 "al" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie,
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie,
 /turf/open/floor/plasteel/cmo,
 /area/ruin/powered/animal_hospital)
 "am" = (
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/Deltastation/DeltaStation2.dmm b/_maps/map_files/Deltastation/DeltaStation2.dmm
index 6f385e23ee..a4ec56f95e 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/Deltastation/DeltaStation2.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/Deltastation/DeltaStation2.dmm
@@ -5118,7 +5118,7 @@
 /area/maintenance/starboard/fore)
 "alA" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie,
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/cobweb,
 /turf/open/floor/plasteel/vault{
 	dir = 8
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/MetaStation/MetaStation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/MetaStation/MetaStation.dmm
index c39cda4929..b12cbde21c 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/MetaStation/MetaStation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/MetaStation/MetaStation.dmm
@@ -49068,7 +49068,7 @@
 /area/bridge/showroom/corporate)
 "bQl" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie{
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie{
 	color = "red";
 	name = "Nanotrasen wildlife department space carp plushie"
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm b/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
index e482dcc0bc..f0476df53d 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
@@ -6423,7 +6423,7 @@
 "qX" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/toy/katana,
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie,
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 1
 	},
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/components.dm b/code/__DEFINES/components.dm
index 900b1680c4..6f20117d36 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/components.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/components.dm
@@ -53,6 +53,14 @@
 // /obj/item/clothing signals
 #define COMSIG_SHOES_STEP_ACTION "shoes_step_action"			//from base of obj/item/clothing/shoes/proc/step_action(): ()
 
+// /obj/item signals
+#define COMSIG_ITEM_ATTACK "item_attack"						//from base of obj/item/attack(): (mob/living/target, mob/living/user)
+#define COMSIG_ITEM_ATTACK_SELF "item_attack_self"				//from base of obj/item/attack_self(): (mob)
+#define COMSIG_ITEM_ATTACK_OBJ "item_attack_obj"				//from base of obj/item/attack_obj(): (obj, mob)
+
+// /obj/item/clothing signals
+#define COMSIG_SHOES_STEP_ACTION "shoes_step_action"			//from base of obj/item/clothing/shoes/proc/step_action(): ()
+
 // /obj/machinery signals
 #define COMSIG_MACHINE_PROCESS "machine_process"				//from machinery subsystem fire(): ()
 #define COMSIG_MACHINE_PROCESS_ATMOS "machine_process_atmos"	//from air subsystem process_atmos_machinery(): () 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index d8ed75737d..efa8a1db44 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -218,9 +218,6 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(rpg_loot_items, FALSE)
 /obj/item/proc/speechModification(message)		//For speech modification by mask slot items.
 	return message
 
-/obj/item/attack_self(mob/user)
-	interact(user)
-
 /obj/item/interact(mob/user)
 	add_fingerprint(user)
 	if(hidden_uplink && hidden_uplink.active)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/clown_items.dm b/code/game/objects/items/clown_items.dm
index 1c3c712db6..aae4aad91d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/clown_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/clown_items.dm
@@ -107,39 +107,26 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
 	attack_verb = list("HONKED")
-	var/next_usable = 0
-	var/honksound = 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg'
-	var/cooldowntime = 20
+
+/obj/item/bikehorn/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/squeak, list('sound/items/bikehorn.ogg'=1), 50)
 
 /obj/item/bikehorn/suicide_act(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] solemnly points the horn at [user.p_their()] temple! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!</span>")
-	playsound(src.loc, honksound, 50, 1)
+	playsound(src, 'sound/items/bikehorn.ogg', 50, 1)
 	return (BRUTELOSS)
 
-/obj/item/bikehorn/attack(mob/living/carbon/M, mob/living/carbon/user)
-	if(!(next_usable > world.time))
-		playsound(loc, honksound, 50, 1, -1) //plays instead of tap.ogg!
-	return ..()
-
-/obj/item/bikehorn/attack_self(mob/user)
-	if(!(next_usable > world.time))
-		next_usable = world.time + cooldowntime
-		playsound(src.loc, honksound, 50, 1)
-		src.add_fingerprint(user)
-
-/obj/item/bikehorn/Crossed(mob/living/L)
-	if(isliving(L))
-		playsound(loc, honksound, 50, 1, -1)
-	..()
-
 /obj/item/bikehorn/airhorn
 	name = "air horn"
 	desc = "Damn son, where'd you find this?"
 	icon_state = "air_horn"
-	honksound = 'sound/items/airhorn2.ogg'
-	cooldowntime = 50
 	origin_tech = "materials=4;engineering=4"
 
+/obj/item/bikehorn/airhorn/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/squeak, list('sound/items/airhorn2.ogg'=1), 50)
+
 /obj/item/bikehorn/golden
 	name = "golden bike horn"
 	desc = "Golden? Clearly, it's made with bananium! Honk!"
@@ -155,14 +142,13 @@
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/bikehorn/golden/proc/flip_mobs(mob/living/carbon/M, mob/user)
-	if(!(next_usable > world.time))
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-		for(M in ohearers(7, T))
-			if(ishuman(M) && M.can_hear())
-				var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
-				if(istype(H.ears, /obj/item/clothing/ears/earmuffs))
-					continue
-			M.emote("flip")
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	for(M in ohearers(7, T))
+		if(ishuman(M) && M.can_hear())
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+			if(istype(H.ears, /obj/item/clothing/ears/earmuffs))
+				continue
+		M.emote("flip")
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/drinks/soda_cans/canned_laughter
 	name = "Canned Laughter"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/dehy_carp.dm b/code/game/objects/items/dehy_carp.dm
index 9432a434f0..649efc0802 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/dehy_carp.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/dehy_carp.dm
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
  */
 
 //Child of carpplushie because this should do everything the toy does and more
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp
 	var/mob/owner = null	//Carp doesn't attack owner, set when using in hand
 	var/owned = 0	//Boolean, no owner to begin with
 	var/mobtype = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/carp //So admins can change what mob spawns via var fuckery
 
 //Attack self
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp/attack_self(mob/user)
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp/attack_self(mob/user)
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)	//Anyone can add their fingerprints to it with this
 	if(!owned)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pet [src]. You swear it looks up at you.</span>")
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 		owned = 1
 	else return ..()
 
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp/proc/Swell()
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp/proc/Swell()
 	desc = "It's growing!"
 	visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] swells up!</span>")
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/plushes.dm b/code/game/objects/items/plushes.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..778655d4b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/plushes.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/obj/item/toy/plush
+	name = "plush"
+	desc = "this is the special coder plush, do not steal"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/plushes.dmi'
+	icon_state = "debug"
+	attack_verb = list("thumped", "whomped", "bumped")
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
+	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
+	var/list/squeak_override //Weighted list; If you want your plush to have different squeak sounds use this
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/squeak, squeak_override)
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/attack_self(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pet [src]. D'awww.</span>")
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie
+	name = "space carp plushie"
+	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a space carp."
+	icon_state = "carpplush"
+	item_state = "carp_plushie"
+	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
+	squeak_override = list('sound/weapons/bite.ogg'=1)
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/bubbleplush
+	name = "bubblegum plushie"
+	desc = "The friendly red demon that gives good miners gifts."
+	icon_state = "bubbleplush"
+	attack_verb = list("rends")
+	squeak_override = list('sound/magic/demon_attack1.ogg'=1)
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/plushvar
+	name = "ratvar plushie"
+	desc = "An adorable plushie of the clockwork justiciar himself with new and improved spring arm action."
+	icon_state = "plushvar"
+
+/obj/item/toy/plush/narplush
+	name = "nar'sie plushie"
+	desc = "A small stuffed doll of the elder god nar'sie. Who thought this was a good children's toy?"
+	icon_state = "narplush"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
index 87ff199dfe..a918fe494a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
  *		Cards
  *		Toy nuke
  *		Fake meteor
- *		Carp plushie
  *		Foam armblade
  *		Toy big red button
  *		Beach ball
@@ -987,32 +986,6 @@
 				shake_camera(M, 3, 1)
 		qdel(src)
 
-/*
- * Carp plushie
- */
-
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie
-	name = "space carp plushie"
-	desc = "An adorable stuffed toy that resembles a space carp."
-	icon = 'icons/obj/toy.dmi'
-	icon_state = "carpplushie"
-	item_state = "carp_plushie"
-	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	attack_verb = list("bitten", "eaten", "fin slapped")
-	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
-	var/bitesound = 'sound/weapons/bite.ogg'
-
-//Attack mob
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/attack(mob/M, mob/user)
-	playsound(loc, bitesound, 20, 1)	//Play bite sound in local area
-	return ..()
-
-//Attack self
-/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/attack_self(mob/user)
-	playsound(src.loc, bitesound, 20, 1)
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You pet [src]. D'awww.</span>")
-	return ..()
-
 /*
  * Toy big red button
  */
diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/packs.dm b/code/modules/cargo/packs.dm
index ba536acdac..bfe0c8e776 100644
--- a/code/modules/cargo/packs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cargo/packs.dm
@@ -1643,7 +1643,7 @@
 	                /obj/item/toy/talking/griffin,
 	                /obj/item/toy/nuke,
 	                /obj/item/toy/minimeteor,
-	                /obj/item/toy/carpplushie,
+	                /obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie,
 	                /obj/item/coin/antagtoken,
 	                /obj/item/stack/tile/fakespace/loaded,
 	                /obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/toy/crossbow,
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
index c0ac24c1cc..081362ee9d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/proc/step_action() //this was made to rewrite clown shoes squeaking
+	SendSignal(COMSIG_SHOES_STEP_ACTION)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/suicide_act(mob/user)
 	user.visible_message("<span class='suicide'>[user] is bashing [user.p_their()] own head in with [src]! Ain't that a kick in the head?</span>")
@@ -79,15 +80,11 @@
 	item_state = "clown_shoes"
 	slowdown = SHOES_SLOWDOWN+1
 	item_color = "clown"
-	var/footstep = 1	//used for squeeks whilst walking
 	pockets = /obj/item/storage/internal/pocket/shoes/clown
 
-/obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes/step_action()
-	if(footstep > 1)
-		playsound(src, "clownstep", 50, 1)
-		footstep = 0
-	else
-		footstep++
+/obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/squeak, list('sound/effects/clownstep1.ogg'=1,'sound/effects/clownstep2.ogg'=1), 50)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes/jester
 	name = "jester shoes"
diff --git a/code/modules/holiday/easter.dm b/code/modules/holiday/easter.dm
index 2415f08d6d..71ff26a17e 100644
--- a/code/modules/holiday/easter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holiday/easter.dm
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
 	/obj/item/toy/foamblade,
 	/obj/item/toy/prize/ripley,
 	/obj/item/toy/prize/honk,
-	/obj/item/toy/carpplushie,
+	/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie,
 	/obj/item/toy/redbutton,
 	/obj/item/clothing/head/collectable/rabbitears)
 	new won(where)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
index 6983bed378..1a7ed0261f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/mouse.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/mouse/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/squeak, list('sound/effects/mousesqueek.ogg'=1), 100)
 	if(!body_color)
 		body_color = pick( list("brown","gray","white") )
 	icon_state = "mouse_[body_color]"
@@ -58,7 +59,6 @@
 		if(!stat)
 			var/mob/M = AM
 			to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>[icon2html(src, M)] Squeek!</span>")
-			playsound(src, 'sound/effects/mousesqueek.ogg', 100, 1)
 	..()
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/mouse/handle_automated_action()
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
index 6f0f0c4ec5..6e02cc5696 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/other_reagents.dm
@@ -160,8 +160,8 @@
 		cube.Expand()
 
 	// Dehydrated carp
-	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp))
-		var/obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp/dehy = O
+	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp))
+		var/obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp/dehy = O
 		dehy.Swell() // Makes a carp
 
 	else if(istype(O, /obj/item/stack/sheet/hairlesshide))
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_item.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_item.dm
index 5fdf216b2a..70f7a76a7a 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_item.dm
@@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(uplink_items) // Global list so we only initialize this once.
 	name = "Dehydrated Space Carp"
 	desc = "Looks like a plush toy carp, but just add water and it becomes a real-life space carp! Activate in \
 			your hand before use so it knows not to kill you."
-	item = /obj/item/toy/carpplushie/dehy_carp
+	item = /obj/item/toy/plush/carpplushie/dehy_carp
 	cost = 1
 
 /datum/uplink_item/stealthy_weapons/soap_clusterbang
diff --git a/icons/obj/plushes.dmi b/icons/obj/plushes.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6a7b21efec
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/plushes.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/toy.dmi b/icons/obj/toy.dmi
index f2176c395d..d5cae1db93 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/toy.dmi and b/icons/obj/toy.dmi differ
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index a0365fdd75..83ae47d2a5 100755
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -799,6 +799,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\paint.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\paiwire.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\pinpointer.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\plushes.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\pneumaticCannon.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\powerfist.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\RCD.dm"