FURSUIT REVIEW FORMYour Username
http://instagram.com/ADruidicBear
Name of Maker and Links
http://aminoapps.com/p/bomavx
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
Malacath plantigrade 3/4ths suit in a toony style bought as a pre-made.
Species of Character
Red Kangaroo
Photos of Completed Product
https://imgur.com/sTh53Ea
https://imgur.com/M6QGSIm
https://imgur.com/x4sBn1d
https://imgur.com/WzcB3ZT
Price Paid
$670 USD paid in a lump sum
Do you have any prior experience with fursuits?
This is my first fursuit purchase.
How many hours have you worn/used the item(s) you're reviewing?
Give your best estimate.
10-12 hours
Date Commissioned or Bought
June 2018
Date Completed or Shipped
June 2018
Shipping Origin
USA
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?
Yes, I told the maker that I might not be able to fit into Malacath's legs since I'm a bigger guy but am trying to lose weight so I'll eventually be able to.
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.Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
Malacath is such a pleasure to wear and I adore the attention that he gets when I've suited. His vision and ventilation aren't the best but for a first head, it's good enough. As for wear and tear, I've found only one small hole on the right side of his head from where his ear was glued on. The inside of his head was not lined but I'm not sure what the material was, and as for it fitting, it's a big snug but not bad enough to stop me from wearing him occasionally. His head isn't perfect but he is very well made for a new maker, not to mention an overall cute head and character.
I do plan on getting his head refurbed soon so that it will fit me better but this is something I will have his maker do.
Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
I'm very pleased with how it looks from the outside. Malacath has a cute expression and overall friendly and approachable look. His head is symmetrical, his fur is soft, and though the shaving is a bit choppy, that doesn't distract from the positives.
BODY
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the body of the costume.
If you are reviewing armsleeves or legs/pants that are seperate from a bodysuit, your answers would also go in this section.
(Appendages, such as hands, feet, tails, etc., are discussed later.) Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
Malacath was a 3/4 suit so he only came with legs rather than a full body. The interior of his legs is very breathable and they are comfortable to wear. Seams are durable when someone who fits is wearing the legs. I unfortunately cannot fit into his legs (but I was sure of this before I purchased him), and will look at getting them resized by his maker so that I can wear them.
Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
His legs look amazing when added along with the partial. They're very soft, markings are symmetrical, and they fit well with his character.
HANDS AND FEET
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the hands and feet of the costume.Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear these pieces of your costume.
Hands -
Malacath's paws are very fun to wear. They're very plushy and fit me well. Since they're a bit larger, it's a struggle to get the second paw on. There also isn't much mobility due to their size but that isn't a problem when I'm with a handler. The interior breathes well - I have found one small hole on the inside of one of his fingers but this is an easy fix.
Feet -
By far my favourite part of Malacath to wear are his feet. Being a kangaroo, they are quite large and make walking awkward but this honestly makes me feel more in character. The feet breathe well and were made over a pair of crocs, which make for wearing them comfortable and very easy to slip on and off. Only downside is that they are a bit heavy.
Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume pieces look from the outside.
I'm quite satisfied by how both hands and feet look. I adore the look of big plushy paws and big feet to go along with them. Markings are symmetrical, shaving is good, and the fur is soft and easy to brush. The claws on Malacath's paws complete his look. His pawpads are made of fleece over a hard substance that keeps their shape and adds to the good size that his paws have.
TAILS
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the tail(s) of the costume.Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear these pieces of your costume.
Malacath's tail is a pleasure to wear. It's bouncy, comfortable, and catches your eye immediately. The tail itself is durable, no problems with the elastic straps and no holes found. The straps themselves aren't exactly symmetrical but no enough so to hinder me from wearing it. The tail can also velcro to the back of Malacath's legs. It has some problems with sticking to the legs so I prefer to wear it on a belt.
Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume pieces look from the outside.
I like how his tail looks from the outside. There are minor problems with shaving and the symmetry of his markings but overall it's a sturdy and soft tail that I'll honestly wear by itself around cons sometimes.
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.How well does everything fit together and match up?
Everything matches up well when it comes to suiting. His markings are consistent as well as fur colour/type, shaving, and shape. When put together, everything is nice and symmetrical, impressive for the maker's first suit. Since this is a first suit, I'm eager to see my maker improve both style-wise and in quality - my expectations were exceeded when I found out that this was her first suit.
How easy was it to initially contact the maker for a quote?
Very easy. I contacted the maker on The Dealers Den when I saw him up for sale and wanted to see if I could nab him before the auction ended.
How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker?
How long did it take the maker to get back to you?
My maker's response time was quick, and it only took a couple days to get everything in order and the transaction finished.
How satisfied are you with the professionalism and customer service and of the maker?
Customer service and professionalism was phenomenal. She was very open and ready to answer questions I had, as well as updating me on shipping and even sending a free fursuit care kit along with Malacath.
How satisfied are you with how long your project took to complete?
Since Malacath was a premade, completion time was not an issue.
Are you happy with the product you received?
I'm very happy with Malacath. Even though I haven't worn him much (mostly due to a busy personal life as of late), I'm always excited and jump at the chance to wear him and show him off. I do plan on getting things on him fixed up due to my size but this will be done by his maker.
Describe your overall experience with this maker.
KazyCat Creations is a new up-and-coming creator that I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a good medium-quality suit at a fitting price. They are very easy to work with and though there is some fursuit creating aspects that need improving, I feel they'll get better an better with every commission. I can't wait to send off Malacath to get him fixed up as well as eventually commissioning them for a personal suit in the future.
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.
YES
[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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