[YES] Bink the Border Collie by Leaping Lizard Mascots The item being reviewed is 5 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information LLM Costumes | Lizard Loves Mustache (LLMFURS) Based in Indiana. Crafting since Oct 2007. Year of Project2021 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 Date17 June 2023 RelationshipThe maker is NOT a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerBink Twitter: Bink_Collie Prior ExperienceFirst fursuit Wear Time30+ hours Informed Maker of IssuesYes. There were some issues with body seams popping, but maker was quick and courteous in fixing these issues. The maker has taken feedback and steps to prevent this issue in future suits. Bink Collie – Full suit Positive ProjectThis item was a commission Paid: A Payment Plan of $3000 - $4999 Initial Contact: December 2020 Completion/Ship Date: September 2021 Shipping Origin: Local pickup Type: Fullsuit Style: Toony Padding: None SpeciesName: Border Collie Found in: Canidae(?) Features: None Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactVERY EASY Maker CommunicationMaker was very courteous and responded quickly to all inquiries. Project Completion TimeFursuit was completed in a decent time period, given the makers queue length and size of said project. Maker updated frequently on Trello, so I was able to see progress as it was done. Overall Project QualityOverall, while there were some minor issues, I am VERY happy with the quality and appearance of my fursuit. Any issues were fixed promptly and free of charge. Repairs have not been recurring since fixed and have held up well. Overall, given the price and abuse the suit has been subjected to, it has held up well. I have no doubt I will have this suit for many years to come. Components Head Wear SatisfactionHead fit is great. Included zipper on back and room to allow wearer to wear glasses and there is adequate room for such. Vision is good/average and breath-ability is adequate and allows enough air flow for comfortable extended wear. Visual SatisfactionPatterns and general shape/appearance matches provided character reference sheets. Shaving and fit and finish are of good quality given the price point. Overall happy with the head quality. One-Piece Body Wear SatisfactionSuit fit is great. Slightly baggy, but it was requested to be looser fit, so this is expected. Suit is not overly difficult to wear for extended periods and has overall held up well. Had issues with seams popping on several occasions, but maker was very cooperative in fixing these issues right away. After feedback, maker has updated their thread type and sewing method for body suits to avoid future issues. Visual SatisfactionBodysuit design is overall very good and matches references well. Shaving is excellent and length of fur in "fluffy" areas matches character reference well. Pattern can be hard to see in low light and blends together if light is not sufficient due to lack of contrasts between the two fur shades. Despite this, I am happy with the bodysuit design. Hands Wear SatisfactionHandpaws are comfortable to wear and provide good dexterity given the "stuffed" nature of them. Have had no issues with paws staying on and they blend well into the sleeves. Paws are not lined, but this aids in wicking away sweat and are still comfortable. Despite using paws quite roughly at times, they have held up well, with only minor repairs needed after many hours of use. Visual SatisfactionPaws overall match references provided, shaving is even, and material has a nice feel to it. Tail Wear SatisfactionInitially (2nd/3rd wear) tail strap failed, but maker was prompt to fix the issue and reinforced the new strap very well. Since then, I have had no issues with the tail. Tail has not had any issues with seams nor in maintaining shape. Overall very happy with quality of the tail. Visual SatisfactionSymmetry of the tail, length, fur, and overall pattern is great and exactly as expected. Feet Wear SatisfactionFeet are excellent and have held up well. Initially (first wear) there was a minor issue with a seam popping, but again maker was prompt to fix the issue and there have been no other issues since. Maker has built them around a pair of provided Crocs, giving the feet excellent comfort and breath-ability. Feet stay on well and generally are easy to walk in. Visual SatisfactionFeet are simple all white, matching provided reference. Shaving and symmetry is overall excellent. 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 Leaping Lizards Mascots. Final CommentsI highly recommend LLMCostumes. Despite minor issues with seams, maker was courteous and quick to fix these issues. Their service and professional handling all issues and inquiries is unparalleled. Given the overall experience I had with them and their excellent service I would have no doubt that future clients are in good hands and will be well taken care of. The maker has even gone above and beyond what would be expected, and this level of service has made me an incredibly happy customer. 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.
