[YES] Khaleesi the Serval Partial by Schneepardi Creations The item being reviewed is 9 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Schneepardi Creations Year of Project2017 Completion Time (?)7 - 12 Months ETA AccuracyThere was no ETA given An ETA is the Estimated Time of Arrival for a project. In other words, an estimated turnaround time. An ETA is not a deadline. Review Date25 July 2023 RelationshipThe maker IS a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerScribbleServal/Cianiati Prior ExperienceNo, this is my first fursuit Wear Time30+ hours Informed Maker of IssuesYes, the glue that held the silicon tongue in place failed and they fixed the issue. Khaleesi the serval Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Lump Sum of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: January 2017 Completion/Ship Date: August 2017 Shipping Origin: Local pickup Type: Partial Style: Realistic Padding: None Specialties: None SpeciesName: Serval Found in: Felidae(?) Features: None Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactBack when I ordered this fursuit they did not have slot openings, so contact was as easy as a Telegram message. They took measurements for my arm sleeves in person and their tutorial for making measurements for the hand paws was very easy to understand. Maker CommunicationThey were always friendly and asked for my opinion on several steps before continuing, providing regular updates. Communication was swift and effective. Project Completion TimeThe suit was finished in a timely manner and I picked it up after it was completed, ready to go for a convention the next week. Overall Project QualityAfter owning the suit several years I am still very happy with the result and enjoy wearing it. The quality is excellent and shows how much they know about their craft and how much they care about delivering a high-quality product. I’ve seen many other of their suits by now and the quality is consistently excellent. Anytime I encountered a question or problem in those six years the maker was friendly and supportive and provided help swiftly. Components Head Wear SatisfactionComfortable to wear, easy to get in/out and super easy to clean (3D-printed base, not lined, can just be wiped out after use), fits well, is not too heavy. There‘s a fan in the muzzle that blows fresh air inside, improving breath-ability. Vision is limited – as to be expected with a realistic head! – but I can see and get around on my own fine without help. The head has LED eyes which can be activated or switch colours through magnet sensors, very easy to use even with handpaws. The ears are posable and removable through manually rotating them. After having a little trouble with opening the moving jaw initially (I have long hair and the fursuit head/balaclava would slide over it), Schneepardi installed a different/tighter headband for me that made things much easier and did not impact comfort. Visual SatisfactionShe‘s a pretty kitty! The character is clearly recognizable and markings are quite symmetrical. Fur is good quality and well-shaved. Eyes are follow-me style, different expressions can be achieved through tilting and turning the head or posing the ears. All items were clearly crafted with love and lots of skill/experience. Upper Body Wear SatisfactionArm sleeves wear well, are comfortable and look fine even after many years of use, several washes and brushing. No popped seams whatsoever. There‘s no lining or padding, which makes wear and care easy. I have no issues wearing them several hours. Visual SatisfactionSame as all other items. Hands Wear SatisfactionSee upper body. Edges have bias tape. Visual SatisfactionSame as all other items. Tail Wear SatisfactionVery VERY durable belt loop! Has seen lots of twisting, pulling and posing, still shows no signs of damage. Very nice sculpting of the foam core, love how dynamic it looks even in static poses. Fits my height well, does not drag on the ground. Easy to put on and because there‘s a curve to it it doesn’t constantly stick to the back of my legs. Visual SatisfactionSame as all other items. Feet Wear SatisfactionI have two sets of feet, indoor and outdoor. Both sets of feet fit well, they were modeled on comfortable shoes that I chose and sent to the maker, they didn’t even come off while jumping on a trampoline. They are quite high (digitigrade style), so no ankle shows ever. Feet are not lined, but edges have bias tape. Outdoor feet have very durable materials as soles, indoor paws have silicone paw pads. Visual SatisfactionSame as all other items. Special FeaturesHead has posable/removable ears (can be rotated and tilted, removed by rotating further) that I requested. Makes the head super easy to transport and allows for far more expressions. Screwing the ears on can be a little tricky, but they do not come off once they‘re on. Head also has LED lighting in the eyes which can change colours (blue/red) through magnet sensors. To activate or change colour you can put a magnet in a paw digit and drag it over the left or right cheek. Super easy to control even while wearing the suit. A fan in the muzzle blows fresh air through the mouth and nostrils into the head. The battery pack required for the electronic features was provided by the maker and can be stored in a little pocket inside the head. RatingFursuitReview 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 Schneepardi Creations. Final CommentsI think you can‘t go wrong with Schneepardi – their craftsmanship and support can only be recommended! 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.
