[NO] Sophie the Cow Partial by SakuraCustoms The item being reviewed is 3 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information SakuraCustoms Year of Project2023 Completion Time (?)7 - 12 Months ETA AccuracyNO - the ETA was passed 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 Date7 March 2025 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerInstagram: Orangecowsophie Prior ExperienceOnly owning hand paws, bases, ears, this was my first head/full partial. Wear Time20 Informed Maker of IssuesYes, I did. Initially, we agreed that she would provide replacements for unusable parts, as well a couple other pieces to make up for the inconvenience of the whole situation, but after I was unsatisfied with the even worse looking replacements, I was fully locked and a refund was never offered or issued. Sophie the full partial Negative ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $1000 - $2999 Initial Contact: February 2023 Completion/Ship Date: November 2023 Shipping Origin: USA Type: Partial Style: Toony Padding: None SpeciesName: Cow Found in: Euungulata(?) Features: Horns or Antlers, Hair / Wig, Hooves Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactInitially contacted her on Facebook, it was simple enough. Maker CommunicationDecent at first, but regularly had external things that prevented professional updates. There were multiple discussed details in the project that ended up disregarded entirely. Project Completion TimeIt was a bit longer than expected, as we had discussed having it in time for an event I was attending at Halloween, but I ended up recieving it in early November, so not too bad of a delay overall. Overall Project QualityMy overall satisfaction with this project is nonexistent. Talking with the maker seemed simple, but over the course of making, agreements were not honored, my preferences were not respected, and the final result given to me and the service after were heartbreaking. No amount of adjustments have been able to make this head comfortable, and I have only managed to put up with it twice after extensive modification. The feet were unusable to the point where I have given them away for scrap fabric. I hope to be able to get the head refurbished eventually, as the maker blocked me when I was unsatisfied with the product so I was not given the agreed upon replacement items, or any amount of refund for unusable parts. Components Head Wear SatisfactionUncomfortable. While we agreed on using a 3D printed base, the end result was not acceptable. She had opted for an “adjustable” Velcro plush strap at the back of the head, but the whole thing was oversized to the point where that was absolutley not enough to keep the head in place – far too loose. The eyes are too high, and thus I either have very low ventilation or have to look through the open mouth, or otherwise tilt the head down to see. The eyelids provided did not stick well. Only the inside of the 3D print was padded and poorly lined, and that was another source of discomfort. There was initially a large hole at the base of one ear due to an unfinished seam. Due to shipping the head in only a trash bag in a cardboard box, one of the horns was broken beneath the fabric, which was the incorrect type. Visual SatisfactionFrom a distance, not terrible, but even in the full body images I attached, I had already done things like add the nostrils that she forgot, despite them being discussed in the process as well as having to paint some of the fur to have more acceptable markings, as the shapes were very incorrect. I found the visual execution inaccurate, with asymmetrical markings that I had already requested been changed during the initial build process. The shaving was inconsistent, and the fur was not really possible to brush, particularly where the fur met the fleece of the nose, the edge was very pronounced and unsightly. The hair piece was floppy and attached with a weak magnet. Before and after alterations Hands Wear SatisfactionUnlined, foam hood hands. They are a bit big, I have to hold the hooves to keep them on, as there is no finished end to the gloves. Visual SatisfactionThey look fine. Tail Wear SatisfactionThis tail has a flat piece of cardboard at the end beneath the loops that made wearing it look unnatural because it was so flat. The tail is stiff, and holds its shape well during wear. There was initially a large hole in the unfinished seam on the tail. Visual SatisfactionThe fur “tuft” on the end of the tail was a flat piece of fabric sewn into the seam, it hung limply and looked bad. Feet Wear SatisfactionThe feet were unusable right out the box, and there was nothing I could do to fix them. They were loose, with a foam bottom and only softly stuffed, meaning that I slipped while attempting to wear them. They also lacked an unfinished edge, so they fit more like oversized boots, and were not stable enough to wear out, despite being sold as outdoor feet. Visual Satisfactionthey were supposed to be built on a specific pattern, but looked nothing like they were intended to, with poor execution, very visible seams, and bulky hooves. RatingFursuitReview rates by asking the question: Would you recommend this maker? NO This review has been marked with a negative rating. This means the reviewer would NOT recommend SakuraCustoms unless they significantly change their practices. Final CommentsSakuracustoms is unprofessional, cuts corners, and delivers a subpar product. 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.
