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FURSUIT REVIEW FORM

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Your Username
https://twitter.com/gatorguts


Name of Maker and Links
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/krakenkritters


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
Rawhide the Bushpig with plantigrade padding in a toony style bought as a pre-made.


Species of Character
Bushpig





Photos of Completed Product
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23053524/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10657624/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10564907/


Price Paid
Prefer not to disclose. paid in a lump sum


Do you have any prior experience with fursuits?
Yes. I've made my own and worn other suits made by professionals.


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


Date Commissioned or Bought
April 2017


Date Completed or Shipped
April 2017

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, because I am able to fix the issues myself

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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.
One of the heaviest heads i've worn, but it does not put any strain on the neck as the inside is quite roomy. Roominess took some getting used to but it is easily fixed with additional padding behind the head. A good size for suit swapping as a range of heads can fit.
The head is lined with fleece type of fabric.
Mouth isn't open very much so it does get warm very fast unless the mouth is propped open via hands or with a tool between upper and lower jaw. Ventilation improved after I made the snout hollow and placed a fan inside of the snout to get air circulating. Very easy fix!
Vision out the eyes is good, but is limited to one eye or the other due to the eye placement and snout blind-spot.
Ears are quite large which means I bump into everything and everyone. Takes some getting used to!

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
The head is incredibly well constructed and beautiful. I purchased this as a pre-owned personal suit and it is still wonderfully crafted. The symmetry is perfect. The shaving is some of the smoothest i've ever seen in person. I adore the blend of different furs for the shorter and longer furs! I can't see any visible seams anywhere on the face.

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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.)

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear this piece of your costume.
Body was tailored well and made wonderfully. Seams appeared to be machine sewn and double stitch sewn with straight stitch and zig-zag stitching. Super secure seams! I haven't had any on the bodysuit itself pop yet.
Airflow is good and the body doesn't get hot. It's the coolest part of the suit.
Zipper is located on the back of the suit which does make getting in and out of the suit by myself a bit of a challenge unless I attach a lanyard to the zipper so I can pull it. Zipper itself is sewn on very well and easily hidden with fur.

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume piece looks from the outside.
The body looks great! The furs used are luxury shag and they hold up and look well even after long suiting sessions. Body is easy to brush and maintain.
Back zipper is well hidden.

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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.

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear these pieces of your costume.
The hand paws were easy to put on and wear. They were unlined, which was preferable because this made them easier to wear, put on, and take off. Movement was easy and dexterity was not an issue as they were unpadded / nonpoofy handpaws.

The feetpaws are well built and sturdy! Due to the oversized nature of them, they are heavy but I ADORE this feature because it gives them a nice stomp when I walk. Also due to the size, I have to wear shoes inside of them so they fit me securely but because of this they're extremely comfortable to wear and they stay on without any worry of slipping off. They're easy to put on and take off!
Bottoms are covered with a sturdy soling that has no show of wear and is super durable.
Feetpaws are lined with fleece around the ankles and another material on the inner bottoms and hoof area.

Handpaws were easily washed in the washing machine. Feetpaws are washed by hand.

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume pieces look from the outside.
Symmetry is perfect. Shaving and detailing is well done and professional. Feetpaws are unique in design and look! They're real show stoppers and always get comments of praise!

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TAILS
The following questions ask you to explain how satisfied you are with each feature of the tail(s) of the costume.

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Wear Satisfaction
Please describe how it is to wear these pieces of your costume.
Easiest tail i've ever used! It's directly attached to the body suit so I don't have to worry about dealing with belts and attaching it.

Appearance Satisfaction
Please describe how satisfied you are with how your costume pieces look from the outside.
The tail is well constructed and light. Basic tail stuffed with polyfill. Moves when I do and has a great wag look.
Only issue I had was the tail was attached with a whip stitch and did pop off when I bent over to pick something up. But as this was previously a personal suit, I understand it may have been looked over. Fixing it was as easy as sewing it right back on.

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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?
Symmetry is absolutely perfect. Everything matches up and lines up.
Sewn areas are professionally machine tailored and sturdy.
Legs fit well over the feetpaws and create a seamless look.



How easy was it to initially contact the maker for a quote?
Purchased thru Dealer's Den website. Contact was easy and quick. Listing had all the information I needed.


How satisfied are you with the response time from the maker?
How long did it take the maker to get back to you?
Responded quickly and within 24 hrs when i had a question


How satisfied are you with the professionalism and customer service and of the maker?
Very professional


How satisfied are you with how long your project took to complete?
Item was shipped quickly after payment


Are you happy with the product you received?
This suit is wonderful and well constructed. I see it lasting me many, many years. Kraken does beautiful work that is comparable to some of the fandom's finest fursuit makers. I'm honored to own this suit.


Describe your overall experience with this maker.
This suit is a beautiful, one of a kind piece of art and I am honored to be the owner of it and to be able to wear it for years to come. Kraken makes wonderful works and I hope to see more from them in the future. Their work is professionally constructed and created with passion. I highly recommend their work to others if they offer their service in the future.
Kraken's work stands out from the crowd.

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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.

YES


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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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