EDIT: We will no longer be brining Kyubbi. After seeing video of the con, we thought he would be just too big to bring. And to bring on a plane is a nightmare within itself. I hope we do not dissapoint anyone, but Kyubbi will be at Sakura-con 2011.
How to act with a Fur Suit
This is not intended to offend anyone, only educate a few people who have never seen a costume like that.
Again, I am NOT out to offend anyone. Only asking some respect of a costume.
They don't have a lot of vision within the suit, so it's better if you move, instead of having them move. Sometimes, they can't. Please be kind, and schooch over.
I know a fur suit looks SUPER COOL, but you must remember there IS a person in it.
When a fur suiter needs to get out/rest from the costume, please be curtious and don't ask for pictures at that time. They may be over heating and need a break. Think about having 4 large jackets on, and a huge mask on. That's what it feels like.
When touching a fur suit, be careful. Don't pull on ears, tails, or face. Pet gently, as the costume can break.
If the suiter asks you not to do something, like attempting to get a ride, or touching a part of the costume, respect there wishes, and don't.
Most suiters have a handler, a person who follows them, and takes care of them. Respect them as well, if they ask you not to do something. They have to be the voice of the suiter, when the suiter cannot see/ask.
Suiters LOVE pictures! You can take as many as you like!
It's hard to hear in the costumes. They are not ignoring you, they just can't hear you. They have fans, foam, and fur blocking the ears, along with the sound of the con.
If you have drinks, food, or paint on your hands, please do not touch the suit. It's nearly impossible to get that kind of things out of fur.
Do not sneak jump onto a fur suiter. You can ask to get a picture on the suiter. They may decline, but don't be upset if they do.
The costume is that. A costume, not a ride.
Thank you for reading. I know many know how to act around costumes such as this, but as I stated, some get over excited, and I don't want my sister's suit getting destroyed or the cosplayer hurt inside the costume.
