[YES] Jordan the Chihuahua Plantigrade Fullsuit by Lupe Suits The item being reviewed is 5 years old and may not reflect the makers current style, or work. Maker Information Lupe Suits Year of Project2021 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 Date21 July 2022 RelationshipThe maker IS a friendThis relationship was indicated by the reviewer at the time this review was written. Review InformationReviewerSleepy_Chi Prior ExperienceYes, I own several other fursuits Wear TimeTwo conventions so far and one park outing Informed Maker of IssuesNo Jordan the Plantigrade Fursuit Positive ProjectThis item was a trade Paid: A Lump Sum, Gift or Trade of $501 - $999 Initial Contact: August 2020 Completion/Ship Date: August 2021 Shipping Origin: Australia Type: Fullsuit Style: Toony Padding: Plantigrade SpeciesName: Chihuahua Found in: Canidae(?) Features: Hair / Wig Concept Art Photos of Completed Product Overall Initial ContactVery easy. She DM'd me on Twitter. Then we continued through Facebook Messenger. I already knew about her since she and I are good friends (and I already have another fursuit by her, Alex Dachshund). She approached me offering to do a trade where I draw her tons of artwork in exchange. However, I did pay her a rush fee to have my fursuit sooner. Maker CommunicationSince Lupe lives in Australia and I live in the United States, there was about a 12+ hour time difference to be expected. So often-times, I'd wake up to WIPs she sent while I was asleep. So if you commission her, and you do not live in Australia, keep in mind the time difference. She was very professional, upbeat, and polite. She was never once rude to me at all. Or guilt-tripped me. I did not ever feel like I was being scammed. She was fairly pretty fast about responding. I was shown a good amount of WIP images and asked questions about what I wanted. Project Completion TimeShe said she had planned to start my fursuit January 2021 but that time passed and I didn't get my fursuit until August 2021. I was hoping to get my fursuit in time for Megaplex that year, but I didn't receive it until after the convention, and but I was able to wear it to MFF that year at least. Luckily for me, I have other fursuits, so I just wore those instead at Megaplex, so I wasn't disappointed. Lupe has migraine issues from time-to-time, and they will sometimes put her out of work for days or weeks on end, so I was not upset that my fursuit took longer than expected. I feel like you shouldn't mad at someone for having medical issues that they cannot control, so I completely understood the delays. So if you commission her and she mentions the migraines, please be caring and understand it's hard for her to work when she's in a huge amount of pain. Overall Project QualityI am extremely happy with how my fursuit came out. She followed my concept art near-perfectly. And the fursuit looks absolutely amazing all together. It was well-worth the wait and I absolutely love it. Quality is fantastic and nothing has ripped, torn, or fallen off. I would say it well represents Lupe's style! Components Head Wear SatisfactionHead fits me absolutely perfectly. And even though it was not requested, I could wear my glasses inside if I wanted to! Roomy, but not huge. Despite how huge the ears are, the head isn't actually heavy! It has a fair bit of weight to it, but I wouldn't say it's heavy. The head is lined with a lycra-type balaclava. No exposed foam at all. I would say ventilation is pretty great. The mouth is nice and open, and can fit a portable fan inside. And I can definitely sip water with a straw, or drink out of a water bottle (if I wanted). Vision I would say is standard fursuit vision. I can see where I'm going and navigate well. I don't need a handler. But obviously there are some standard blind spots, but that is to be expected. Visual SatisfactionI am absolutely happy with how the head looks! It's exactly what I wanted! The expression is very friendly and adorable. I asked for "bigger than normal" ears, and boy did she deliver! They're huge! I'm extremely pleased with the giant chihuahua ears! She also included the little purple whiskers that I requested as well and I love them! I think the symmetry is pretty spot on — nothing looks lopsided to me! The nose is a little crooked around the nostrils, but I'm not picky about that since I know handmade crafted items aren't 100% symmetrical. Shaving is great and very even, not choppy at all! Furs used are high quality and don't feel cheap. She even made the inside of the mouth purple to match the tongue! And the balaclava on the inside of the head is purple and blue! (She knew I love purple and blue color combinations, so I think that's a really thoughtful touch she did!) I feel like she matched my concept art 100% and followed all the little tidbits I pointed out on the concept art that I wanted! One-Piece Body Wear SatisfactionThe bodysuit is very comfortable to wear and very easy to put on. There is a front zipper. However, the bodysuit itself is kinda loose on me, but I think that is not Lupe's fault. I think it's because I weigh less than I did when I originally did my duct tape dummy. But I think the bodysuit being loose is actually a happy accident — it means that an EZ Cooldown Vest fits well underneath it, and I can take my bodysuit off a lot easier than a tighter-fitting one! The bodysuit is not lined. I don't like lined bodysuits anyway. Since I wear sweat-wicking clothes when I fursuit. Since the bodysuit is loose on me, airflow is actually pretty good, I don't sweat as much. The quality is fantastic! Nothing has ripped or torn yet. And seems to be wonderfully sewn together! Visual SatisfactionI think the symmetry is pretty spot on — nothing looks lopsided to me! Shaving is great and very even, not choppy at all! Furs used are high quality and don't feel cheap. I think the fur colors match pretty well! She even did the "happy trail" of fur on the belly that I requested! The only problem I would say is that the freckles on the shoulders are the wrong color. They should be a dark brown, and are instead a medium shade of brown. But that is honestly not a big issue to me, and I didn't even notice till months later. Hands Wear SatisfactionThe hands are a little big but I am able to put them on and wear them without issue. They do not slide off or fall off. They are very comfortable to wear! They are labelled with tags to show which is the left or right paw. They do not show skin if I stretch too much. I have limited dexterity when I wear them. I can push elevator buttons and pick things up, but I have to remove them if I want to use a card key or drink a bottle, for example. The hands are not lined. I know this is a big deal to some folks but I honestly don't care about that. However, the cuffs have some lining around the rims to prevent rough edges. Visual SatisfactionI think the symmetry is pretty spot on — nothing looks lopsided to me! The nose is a little crooked around the nostrils, but I'm not picky about that since I know handmade crafted items aren't 100% symmetrical. Shaving is great and very even, not choppy at all! Furs used are high quality and don't feel cheap. I think the fur colors match pretty well! Tail Wear SatisfactionThe tail is permanently attached to the bodysuit and has a hidden zipper to remove the stuffing for washing. There are no belt loops on the inside of the bodysuit. Quality is great! No rips or popped seams or holes! Visual SatisfactionI think the symmetry is pretty spot on — nothing looks lopsided to me! Shaving is great and very even, not choppy at all! Furs used are high quality and don't feel cheap. I think the fur colors match pretty well! The only thing that I would say is a minor issue is that I had requested an upright curly tail and it sags downward. So I have to safety-pin the tail to the back of my bodysuit to ensure that it stands up correctly in an upright curl. Feet Wear SatisfactionThe feet fit me perfectly! They are very comfortable and I can move around with them fine! They do not slide off. Quality is great! No rips or popped seams or holes! The interior of the feet is lined! There are no shoes inside. The feet are indoor feet and Lupe does clear plastic vinyl overlays on the bottoms of the feet to prevent them from getting dirty, though if you don't want these overlays, you can request that she not add them and make you sandals instead. Visual SatisfactionI think the symmetry is pretty spot on — nothing looks lopsided to me! Shaving is great and very even, not choppy at all! Furs used are high quality and don't feel cheap. I think the fur colors match pretty well! 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 Lupe Suits. Final CommentsAbsolutely! I do fully recommend Lupe Suits to others. But please keep in mind, that Lupe does have migraine issues and sometimes your fursuit may take longer than expected. I know she currently has a large queue right now, but she is trying her hardest to get through it. But the wait is fully worth it. She is a very caring, kind person, that loves and cares about her customers. She will do everything to ensure you are happy with your project. And never once did I feel like I was being scammed or lied to. She is extremely polite and professional, and has never been rude to me. In the end, I got a fursuit that is amazing quality and came out absolutely perfect in my eyes (despite the extremely minor issues that aren't deal-breakers for me). Yes. Go give Lupe Suits your money! She is constantly improving with each fursuit that she makes! I think you will be very pleased! Are you the maker of this item? Would you like to leave an official response? Click here. 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