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FURSUIT REVIEW FORM

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Your Username
https://www.furaffinity.net/user/NoveltyAct/


Name of Maker and Links
SparklePup
https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sp.....klepupstudios/


Your Relationship With The Maker
The maker is NOT a friend


Item Being Reviewed
Character name, type of commission, etc. This will be used to help title the submission on FursuitReview
Novel, Fursuit Head in a real/toon hybrid style as a commission.


Species of Character
Snow Leopard





Photos of Completed Product
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15779907/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/27835598/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/28329620/


Price Paid
900 GBP paid in a lump sum


Do you have any prior experience with fursuits?
No, This was my first. But I have worn other Toony style heads from friends.


How many hours have you worn/used the item(s) you're reviewing?
Give your best estimate.
20 ish hours


Date Commissioned or Bought
2014


Date Completed or Shipped
Feb 2015

Shipping Origin
UK

Did the maker finish the item by the expected date (ETA)?
YES - the ETA was accurate


Did you tell the maker about any issues you had?
No, I didn't feel comfortable at the time because I wasn't happy with it and didn't want to hurt them. they are also in the UK and I didn't want to have to ship it back to them.

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HEAD
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the head of the costume. If you are reviewing only a set of ears, your answers would also go in this section.

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
The head is made of resin, it's got a decent amount of weight to it, especially in the muzzle. The elastic straps were replaced with nylon and buckles to help support it. It does not have a lot of circulation, I purchased it with a small fan in it and I'm very glad I did. The visibility is better then most realistic heads I've tried.

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
The markings were perfect. The color is gorgeous and matches the tail I already had very well. The mohawk is thinner then I wanted, however, it works really well on a semi-realistic head. It's symmetrical. the shaving was done very well, I love the short on the face and kept longer in the back. The fur is very short and easy to care for. the nose looks like a proper cats nose.

I've very satisfied with the overall look.

Special Attachments and Features
Please describe how satisfied you are with any extra features your head has.
I opted for a moving jaw. The jaw is a movable jaw but does not move when talking. The Jaw requires a good amount of force and a fully open or "yawning" expression to open it.

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OVERALL SATISFACTION
The following questions ask how satisfied you are with the overall buying experience, including your interactions with the maker and the resulting final product.

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How well does everything fit together and match up?




How easy was it to initially contact the maker for a quote?
Interaction with the maker was very good and polite.


How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker?
How long did it take the maker to get back to you?
Response time was quick


How satisfied are you with the professionalism and customer service and of the maker?
The maker was very professional


How satisfied are you with how long your project took to complete?
It was completed in a timely manner. However I would have preferred updates or being told were I was in the queue.


Are you happy with the product you received?
It was neither impressed, nor disappointed


Describe your overall experience with this maker.
I love having a fursuit and wearing it to Cons. I'm so happy I chose to have one made.

I was under the impression that it would be a collab between SparklePup and Faruku, however, it ended up being mostly Sparklepup with the use of Faruku's eyes and jaw set. SparklePup was new to fursuit making and the resin cast used for my head was one of her first, therefore I did not know what the overall shape or look would be(I was pleasantly surprised).

I would recommend both makers in the future. However, I would not recommend a resin or realistic head unless the circulation and weight issues have been addressed. I would not recommend a moving jaw, unless different springs or pivot point is engineered.

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FINAL SCORE
FursuitReview scores by having you answer the following question: Would you recommend this maker to another?
Pick one of the scores below that you feel honestly reflects your commissioning experience as a whole, including the quality of your item(s), the appearance, and how you were treated by the maker.

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[YES] Positive = The reviewer would recommend this maker to another
[OK] Neutral = The reviewer may or may not recommend this maker, depending on certain circumstances (reviewer clarifies what these are)
[NO] Negative = The reviewer would not recommend this maker to another, unless the maker significantly changes their practices

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