Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Fursuit shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Fursuit offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Fursuit at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Fursuit? Wrong! If the Fursuit is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Fursuit then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Fursuit? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Fursuit and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Fursuit wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Fursuit then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Fursuit site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Fursuit, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Fursuit, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

for Anthrocon convention attendees.Fursuits are animal costumes that are sometimes associated with certain subgroups of furry fandom. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Similar to mascot suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume. Owners can spend less than one-hundred to many thousands of dollars on one fursuit, depending on complexity and materials used. Frequently these items are sold at Furry convention, or online by either commission or auction. Many furry fans make their own using online tutorials or advice from newsgroups. Due to the delicate nature of these costumes, many require special handling while washing.

Most fursuits are directly comparable to costumed characters, similar in construction to the mascots used by companies, and walkaround characters used by theme parks and stage shows.

The term fursuit (believed to be coined in 1993 by Robert King)Critter Costuming, p13 - Robert King mentions inventing the term fursuit back in 1993 for the title of an amateur costumers' mailing list about the then un-named hobby while on the way back from a conference (perhaps ConFurence 4?), in part as a pun on the word pursuit can also refer to animal mascot costumes in general, as opposed to human or inanimate object mascots. The act of wearing a fursuit is usually referred to as fursuiting.

Types of fursuits The standard fursuit is a full body costume that consists of a head, forepaws (hands), hindpaws (feet) and a body with an attached tail; in some cases, the tail is connected via a belt to the wearer and hangs out through a hole in the back of the body. Many suits include special padding or undersuits to give the character its desired shape (this is especially present in larger characters or those of a particular gender.)

A partial suit or half-suit contains the above, only without the body. This allows the wearer to don ordinary clothing (or a different costume) overtop of the paws, head and tail. In partial suits, the tail is usually attached to a belt, and the arms and legs have sleeves that can go up as far as the shoulders and pelvis, respectively.

Most recently, a third type known as the three-quarter suit has been developed, which consists of a head, arms and pants made to look like the legs, tail and feet of the animal in question, which works well for characters who only wear shirts.

Reasons for fursuiting A person who wears a fursuit may fall into one or more of four categories.

Conventions, parades, exhibitions Other furries enjoy wearing their suits for parades, exhibitions, or conventions. Often these are of a personal character who they are expressing as a form of role play. The fursuiter may consider themselves to be expressing who they really are. These fursuiters may also wear their suits to small, informal meetings among furry fans in their area.

Role-playing Some players of live action role-playing games (LARP) create highly elaborate costumes (including fursuits) for their characters. Half suits (arms, legs and a mask or makeup) are usually created for role-playing games, though some use full-body suits. These suits wear elaborate clothes and costumes of their own, depending on the theme of the game.

Cosplayers (short for "costume players") are similar to LARPers, but without the live games. They focus on characters from popular media, with emphasis on Japan pop culture such as manga, anime, and video games.

Job or charity work Some furry fans do fursuiting for a job or to bring attention to an event or charity. This can include mascots, but not all mascots are furries. Many are hired through an agency to represent a character, while others bring their own constructions to an event instead. There are also several volunteer fursuiting groups across North America that either ask or are asked to entertain at various social functions. Some groups even set up their own charitable events or perform on the streets to passersby.

Sexuality Some of the furry fandom consider the fursuit a sexual item. Some fursuits are sold with or modified to contain provisions for sexual activity, such as openings, removable panels, and anatomically correct artificial genitalia. While these are the most common in the media, they are only a small fragment of the "furry" community and the least common instance of fursuiting.

Image:Fursuiters.jpg|The Fursuit Parade at Anthrocon 2006.Image:Fursuit TaniDaReal top.jpg]Image:Midwest FurFest 2006 Spunky terrorized by Furloween bat.jpg|Jennifer Seng and Furloween's vampire bat at Midwest FurFest 2006Image:Iron Artist host 2002.jpg] 2002

In popular culture

Music video appearances Fursuits are occasionally featured in music videos. Examples include:



References

See also

External links

for Anthrocon convention attendees.Fursuits are animal costumes that are sometimes associated with certain subgroups of furry fandom. They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Similar to mascot suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume. Owners can spend less than one-hundred to many thousands of dollars on one fursuit, depending on complexity and materials used. Frequently these items are sold at Furry convention, or online by either commission or auction. Many furry fans make their own using online tutorials or advice from newsgroups. Due to the delicate nature of these costumes, many require special handling while washing.

Most fursuits are directly comparable to costumed characters, similar in construction to the mascots used by companies, and walkaround characters used by theme parks and stage shows.

The term fursuit (believed to be coined in 1993 by Robert King)Critter Costuming, p13 - Robert King mentions inventing the term fursuit back in 1993 for the title of an amateur costumers' mailing list about the then un-named hobby while on the way back from a conference (perhaps ConFurence 4?), in part as a pun on the word pursuit can also refer to animal mascot costumes in general, as opposed to human or inanimate object mascots. The act of wearing a fursuit is usually referred to as fursuiting.

Types of fursuits The standard fursuit is a full body costume that consists of a head, forepaws (hands), hindpaws (feet) and a body with an attached tail; in some cases, the tail is connected via a belt to the wearer and hangs out through a hole in the back of the body. Many suits include special padding or undersuits to give the character its desired shape (this is especially present in larger characters or those of a particular gender.)

A partial suit or half-suit contains the above, only without the body. This allows the wearer to don ordinary clothing (or a different costume) overtop of the paws, head and tail. In partial suits, the tail is usually attached to a belt, and the arms and legs have sleeves that can go up as far as the shoulders and pelvis, respectively.

Most recently, a third type known as the three-quarter suit has been developed, which consists of a head, arms and pants made to look like the legs, tail and feet of the animal in question, which works well for characters who only wear shirts.

Reasons for fursuiting A person who wears a fursuit may fall into one or more of four categories.

Conventions, parades, exhibitions Other furries enjoy wearing their suits for parades, exhibitions, or conventions. Often these are of a personal character who they are expressing as a form of role play. The fursuiter may consider themselves to be expressing who they really are. These fursuiters may also wear their suits to small, informal meetings among furry fans in their area.

Role-playing Some players of live action role-playing games (LARP) create highly elaborate costumes (including fursuits) for their characters. Half suits (arms, legs and a mask or makeup) are usually created for role-playing games, though some use full-body suits. These suits wear elaborate clothes and costumes of their own, depending on the theme of the game.

Cosplayers (short for "costume players") are similar to LARPers, but without the live games. They focus on characters from popular media, with emphasis on Japan pop culture such as manga, anime, and video games.

Job or charity work Some furry fans do fursuiting for a job or to bring attention to an event or charity. This can include mascots, but not all mascots are furries. Many are hired through an agency to represent a character, while others bring their own constructions to an event instead. There are also several volunteer fursuiting groups across North America that either ask or are asked to entertain at various social functions. Some groups even set up their own charitable events or perform on the streets to passersby.

Sexuality Some of the furry fandom consider the fursuit a sexual item. Some fursuits are sold with or modified to contain provisions for sexual activity, such as openings, removable panels, and anatomically correct artificial genitalia. While these are the most common in the media, they are only a small fragment of the "furry" community and the least common instance of fursuiting.

Image:Fursuiters.jpg|The Fursuit Parade at Anthrocon 2006.Image:Fursuit TaniDaReal top.jpg]Image:Midwest FurFest 2006 Spunky terrorized by Furloween bat.jpg|Jennifer Seng and Furloween's vampire bat at Midwest FurFest 2006Image:Iron Artist host 2002.jpg] 2002

In popular culture

Music video appearances Fursuits are occasionally featured in music videos. Examples include:



References

See also

External links



 

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