Species guide
What is a protogen? Commissioning a protogen head
Where the open species came from, the parts of a protogen head (visor, LEDs, ears), and the questions to settle before you commission one.
Blog
Fursuit guides & commission tips
Honest, practical guides for commissioning a custom fursuit — prices, suit types, shipping and staying safe.
Comparison
Mini partial vs partial vs full partial: what you actually get
What each partial type includes, how it’s worn, what it costs to commission, and how to pick the right coverage for your character.
Pricing guide
How much does a fursuit cost in 2026?
Typical 2026 price ranges for heads, partials and fullsuits, what “labor only” means, what sets the price, and our own starting prices.
Buyer’s guide
How to choose a fursuit maker: a 10-point checklist
Style, past builds, client feedback, published prices, what’s included, written terms, timelines, shipping and payment — check them before you commission.
Guide
How to prepare a fursuit reference sheet for your quote
Views, color swatches, markings, eyes and extras — what your ref sheet needs, and how to send it with the quote form.
Guide
How to commission a fursuit, step by step
A first-timer’s guide to commissioning a custom fursuit: preparing your ref sheet, choosing a suit type, getting a quote, deposits, measurements and delivery.
Comparison
Partial vs fullsuit: which should you commission?
Partial or fullsuit? Compare coverage, comfort, heat, budget and how you’ll wear it — plus mini partials and head-only options — before you commission.
Fullsuit guide
Digitigrade vs plantigrade fursuits
Digitigrade or plantigrade fullsuit? How each leg style looks, how it’s built, how it feels to wear, and which suits your character.
Shipping guide
Buying a fursuit internationally: worldwide shipping, customs & VAT
Commissioning a fursuit from abroad? What to know about worldwide shipping, insurance, customs, VAT and duties for buyers in the US, UK and EU.
Buyer safety
How to commission a fursuit safely (and avoid scams)
Practical checks before you pay any fursuit maker: written quotes, deposits, payment methods, real portfolios, and red flags to watch for.