[YES] Kalidos the Grovyle Pokemon by Komickrazi studios The item being reviewed is 7 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Komickrazi studios (KOMCKRZ) Based in Alberta. Crafting since 2009. Formerly known as Temperance. Year of Project2019 Completion Time (?)13 - 23 Months ETA AccuracyYES - the ETA was accurate 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 Date18 January 2024 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerTwitter: Reptaiin Prior ExperienceNo, this is my first Fursuit. Wear Time+150 Hours Informed Maker of IssuesYes, I told the maker that the head was slightly too big and kept sliding forward because of it. Chin support from the fursuit maker and extra padding to the forehead were installed by myself. Kalidos the Grovyle Fullsuit Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $3000 - $4999 Initial Contact: April 2018 Completion/Ship Date: October 2019 Shipping Origin: Canada Type: Fullsuit Style: Toony Padding: Digitigrade Specialties: None SpeciesName: Pokemon (Grovyle) Found in: Reptilia, Pokemon(?) Features: None Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactWhile researching for makers willing to work with Pokémons, I found her website which shows all necessary details and the current queue. Initial contact was via E-Mail. Communication was very easy and straightforward. Maker CommunicationThe response time is very fast. Business communication is strictly via E-Mail, she is however reachable on other social media platforms. I was and still am treated well as a customer, and she stays professional in business communications. Communication itself however went a bit too fast. I expected her to show me a preview of the material used for the body and head, as I wasn't entirely sure if it will be fur or a different fabric since the character is reptilian in nature. I did not however write this during our communications. Project Completion TimeThe fursuit queue is transparent, detailed and updated regularly with a visible timestamp. The ETA was met, and she offered me to jump when another customer put their project on hold. Shipping also went smooth and reasonably fast, with a tracking number provided. I cannot remember which shipping service was used. Overall Project QualityThe fursuit overall feels very high quality. It is all around durable and no damage occurred yet save for the outdoor sole which is my fault as the maker warned me of using a rotating dryer. Aesthetically, it is one of the best Pokémon fursuits and I'm proud to wear it. Wearing the suit is very comfortable in general, and allows one to perform for an extended period of time. The suit is consistent with the maker's style and previous projects, so her second nickname "Dragon Mom" is true. All markings have the correct shape, and the colors are correct. The padding is comfortable and looks, however it is unmarked so positioning takes a bit of time. No piece tugs, pokes or cuts. The bodysuit is not lined, so wearing it without a underlayer on the naked skin might feel rough. The visible line/gap on the complete left, front right along the belly and complete right might annoy when focusing on it. The eyes, while built with quality materials, visually feel basic. The follow-me effect however fixes this. Components Head Wear SatisfactionThe head is very easy to wear after a small break-in period. The head stays leightweight even with the new headleaf which uses aluminium inside. Nothing pokes, cuts or makes it uncomfortable to wear for longer periods. The head is lined with Lycra, which makes cleaning easy. The glue for lining however is weak and/or sparsely used, as the top of the lycra got slightly loose after 20+ hours of wearing. It does not pose a problem and stayed like that since then, and the lycra is still attached to the inside of the head. I'm unsure if me disinfecting the head with 70% Isopropyl alcohol everytime after fursuiting caused it. Ventilation is okay and gets somewhat stuffy after wearing the head for longer than an hour, opening the maw a bit however gets a decent airflow going. No fan or other electronics were installed. Vision is also okay, as room for my glasses have been made. There is no large blind spot, there is however a tunnel vision effect. Visual SatisfactionThe head is symmetrical and match the character design. The shaving is even and not choppy save for slightly visible choppiness around the eyes. The backing is not visible, and the fur lenght is very short as appropiate for the character being a lizard. The fur used feels soft and high-quality and is able to be smoothed with a brush easily. The eyes are follow-me, the eye color is watercolor based so care has to be taken when cleaning the head. The eye mesh is a fine brown material. The head maw is able to open, however it is not linked directly to the mouth of the wearer. You can open the head maw slightly when you open your mouth alot. The leaves are made of fleece, the big head leaf is posable and used 13 gauge wire inside to stay in form, AKA coat hanger wire. This however has been replaced by a new headleaf which uses ¾” aluminum bar and holds the form and curve much longer and stronger. The head stays visually true to the character and reference sheet. One-Piece Body Wear SatisfactionThe bodysuit fits perfectly and is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. It allows for a full range of motion and good movement. The arms were a tiny bit too long, this however doesn't show while suiting. The seams are very durable, since 2018 nothing popped or wore off. The interior is not lined save for the sewn-in thin belly padding, however the material doesn't cause any itching. Due to the very short fur used, airflow is exceptional and doesn't get hot at all. Visual SatisfactionAll body parts and colors are symmetrical, staying exactly true to the character design The shaving is completely even, and the backing isn't visible. Fur length is again very short for a reptilian character. The fur is very soft and brushes easily. The belly padding allows for the exact shape. There is a visible line on the complete left, front right along the belly, and complete right. This is due to the construction of the bodysuit. Hands Wear SatisfactionThe fursuit hands are very large, edging on too large. They are comfortable to wear and allow for full range of motion. You can put them on by yourself easily. The wrist isn't visible under any situation, and they stay on the hands. The interior is not lined. The seams are yet again very durable and nothing popped. Visual SatisfactionThe hands are symmetrical and exactly according to the reference sheet. The shaving is even all around. No backing is visible. The same high-quality fur has been used as for the bodysuit and head. Tail Wear SatisfactionThe two tail leaves are one piece and made out of fleece with a garden hose inside so they are flexible. You can put them on by yourself very easily. The seams are sturdy and nothing popped. The loop is very sturdy and adequately sized. Sitting on the tail leaves will not damage it. Visual SatisfactionThe leaves are symmetrical and match the character design. The fleece is very high quality and the colors stay bright after multiple years. The fleece does get a bit mushed over time, this is to be expected from the material used. The tail is very light so they move around as a tail would. Feet Wear SatisfactionThe feet are very comfortable to wear as they are built around a slipper. They are according to my size so they stay on my feet at all times securely. You can put them on by yourself very easily. They are line and marked accordingly for the left and right foot. The lining uses fleece, so they can be cleaned and disinfected inside easily, drying however takes a bit of time. Visual SatisfactionThe feet are symmetrical and according to the character design. The shaving is completely even and the fur length is the same as the bodysuit. The same fur has been used as the rest of the suit. The feet are outdoor feet, so they use a rough rubber material as sole. They are sturdy, but not sturdy enough to survive multiple rounds inside a rotating dryer unharmed. Special FeaturesThe big leaf on the head can be attached with a hook and secured with a thumbscrew. The attachment mechanism is extremly sturdy and makes mounting by yourself easy. It has not failed or damaged yet. 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 Komickrazi Studios. Final CommentsTemperance is wonderful to work with and continues to give you excellent support and answers every question you throw at her, and I'm grateful she made my first fursuit; My character being a Grovyle which is a Pokemon that sadly not many makers are willing to work with. I've recommended them to every Pokéfur since then. I'm very satisfied with the fursuit in total and I plan to wear it for a long time. ~=) 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.
