[YES] Vinnie Partial by Water Dog Wharf We were not told what year this project was completed on, the item being reviewed could possibly not reflect the makers current work. General Information Please note that this review is from an older version of the site. The page layout differs slightly from the current version because of this. Reviewer Information Reviewer Furaffinity: umbirthday Relationship With Maker The maker is NOT a friend Prior Experience I owned a partial for a few months and wore it for a few hours total. Informed Maker of Issues Nope Wear Time ~4 hours total Maker & Project Information Maker Keryu of Water Dog Wharf Commission Information Type: Fursuit > Partial Style: Real/Toon Hybrid, Plantigrade Shipped From: Unknown Species manokit Found in Aquatic, Manokit (?) Made in Year 2016 or earlier Transaction Information 1470 USD Filed under $1000 - $2999 as a None. Estimated Completion Time (ETA) Accuracy There was no ETA given Date of Review 1 November 2016 Project Timeline Contact Date August 2015 Completion/Ship Date August 2016 Item Completion Time (?) 7 - 12 Months Character Concept Art http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19774526/ Photos of Completed Product http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21600894/ http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17494334/ Head Wear Satisfaction It was advertised to fit heads up to 23″, mine’s 24″ so I figured it might be a little tight but it’s perfect! After wearing the head for more than an hour my nose starts to ache from the weight but that’s to be expected! I wear glasses and can wear them comfortably in the head too! The vision is great, there’s a tiny blind spot a few meters ahead of me but I could run around a busy convention hall without bumping anyone. As it’s a foam head it gets pretty hot, but nothing unbearable. There are gaps in the foam and slits just behind the ears for vents, which I imagine helps massively. Ventilation is also through the mouth, so I’m in the process of fashioning something to prop the mouth open as it’s shut usually. The inside of the head is lined with a wonderfully soft fabric and not a single seam is visible. The nose, eyes, corners of the mouth and ears are hemmed too! Visual Satisfaction The symmetry is great! The markings are spot-on with the design. The shaving is so smooth, you can’t see any backing and the transition from short to long fur is spot-on too. The fur is really soft! It’s long enough that the markings look odd if it’s ruffled but it’s no issue! The head shape is exactly why I wanted a WDW suit in the first place, there are so many curves and the face is so expressive! The one thing I dislike about the head is that the neck fur could do with being a bit tighter, because it’s not far along her jawline it has a habit of popping out of my collar as soon as I turn my head, but an easy way around is just to wear the neck fur outside my top. Hands and Feet Wear Satisfaction The hands fit me perfectly! I was slightly worried because I didn’t give measurements but they’re snug enough that they don’t wobble when I wave my hands but loose enough that they’re easy to slip on and off. The hands also have wrists, so there’s no risk of my own wrist showing underneath. The digits are nicely shaved so there’s no chance of matted fur. The paws are padded on the top which makes holding things easier! I’ve worn padded paws in the past which have padding on the bottom and picking up anything is difficult. The feet are great, the individual toes are a nice touch. They have thick outdoor soles and are built onto crocs, which mean that even though I have chronic foot pain I can run around for ages without getting sore feet! They’re big and stompy and lovely. I also had a pair of arm and leg sleeves which fit perfectly! The arms are on a piece of elastic and go far up my arm enough that there’s no risk of them slipping down. The legs are sewn onto a pair of shorts and although the ankles are difficult to get my feet through it fits well! Everything feels professionally made and I’m sure the stitching will last a long time! Visual Satisfaction The symmetry on both the paws and the sleeves is great! The markings look great and match the reference perfectly. The shaving on the paws is lovely, the longer fur just about reaches the bottom of the paw pads and looks awesome. Tails Wear Satisfaction The tail, being pretty heavy, droops quite a bit, which I was a bit disappointed about at first but it actually wiggles really nicely! I feel the tail could have gotten away with being a foot shorter which might have helped the droop, but it’s big and cuddly and has had several fans already! The belt loops are incredibly well sewn on! The biggest issue I have with the tail is once again due to its weight, it pulls at the sides of the backing (where the tail sits on my bum) quite a bit, which means it comes away from my body and stops looking like a real tail (ha). It’s a real shame but something I’m looking into fixing. Visual Satisfaction The markings are perfect, once again, my only issues with the appearance are those I’ve already covered. Overall Product Satisfaction How was your concept art realized? The head was originally bought pre-made so it fitted the reference already, but WDW allowed me to change around the markings on the arms, legs and tail, which the fursuit parts match perfectly. How well does everything fit together and match up? Everything is fantastic! The fur from the arm/ leg sleeves blends onto the hands/ feet really well. Overall Project Quality How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your project? Very satisfied! Everything is so well made, I feel that with proper care this fursuit will last a really long time! Purchase Process Initial Contact Very quick! While the auction for the head was still ongoing I asked about extra suit parts and cost and got a reply quickly. Maker Response Time After a while it started taking WDW longer to reply to my emails, I’d sometimes send multiple emails and hear nothing back for weeks on end, but I understand she had a lot on her plate and it’s all in the past so it’s no issue (: Maker Professionalism At first WDW was super professional, would reply quickly and was really friendly, when I started to get anxious from a lack of response she was apologetic, I wouldn’t say it’s something she does with every customer so don’t let it put you off! Rating FursuitReview rates by asking the question: Would you recommend this maker? YES This review has been marked with a positive rating. This means the reviewer would recommend Water Dog Wharf. Final Comments Pros: Fantastically priced! I’ve seen suits from some ‘big name’ makers that are twice her price and the quality WDW offers is easily comparable! Not to mention she takes extra steps like lining the head and hemming edges which I know some other makers don’t! The sewing is fantastic, no seams, everything feels like it’ll last ages. Cons: Literally just the lack of communication for a few months. I love this suit so much I’ve gotten into a habit of babbling to people about how well made it is, I’ve recommended her to so many people I’ve met, I really hope she goes on to become a big name! Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. In case the button above doesn't work, you can click here to launch the maker response form.
