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And so we came across another graphic novel series for young folks, with the interesting title of Weenie, featuring Frank & Beans. The first book is called Mad About Meatloaf, written by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Alexandra Bye. “Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend, Beans, and his cat friend, Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except the mail carrier). But the thing Weenie loves and desires more than anything else in the world is meatloaf. And he’ll do anything to get it. Join Weenie, Frank, and Beans on a laugh-out-loud meatloaf adventure, complete with a trench coat disguise, a wild meatloaf trap, and even a hungry wolf.” All that and more from Penguin Random House.

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A legend of furry-themed fantasy comics for young readers returned last year for a special celebration. Pakkin’s Land #1, The 25th Anniversary Edition — written and illustrated by Gary Shipman — came to us from Blood Moon Comics. “In October 1996 the first issue of Pakkins’ Land was published by Caliber Comics. This began the series on a journey that would span a quarter of a century and would go on to gain the accolades of the comic book industry. To commemorate 25 year we are offering a full color issue #1 with a new wraparound cover featuring Paul and his friend. A series of strange events brings our hero, Paul, to a fantastic world called Pakkins’ Land. There he meets a mysterious giant Eagle of light who gives Paul a feather as a token of friendship. At the touch of the feather Paul feels something magical, and as the Eagle mysteriously vanishes, Paul realizes that he is lost in this new world. Soon Paul is befriended by a pair of talking animals, who set off together to find the lost King Aryah, and to try to return Paul to his home.” Find it at your local comic store!

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1. Introduction
2. Understanding Fursuit Legs: Types and Styles
3. Materials And Tools Needed
4. Designing Your Fursuit Legs
5. Construction Techniques
6. Maintenance And Care
7. Can You Commission Fursuit Legs?
8. Takeaway

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• What Is A Fursuit?
• What Are Fursuit Accessories?
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• Ring
• Collar
• Piercings
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• Where Can I Buy Fursuit Accessories?
• How Expensive Are Fursuit Accessories?

Introduction

In the world of fursuits, every detail is essential. The legs of a fursuit are crucial to the look and feel of a character.

 

In this article, we’ll explore all about fursuit legs. We will look at different styles, discuss how to build them, learn about the best materials and how to keep them in shape.

 

But this guide is more than just instructions. It’s about the fun of making and maintaining something unique.

Understanding Fursuit Legs: Types and Styles

Fursuit legs are not just part of a costume. They bring your character to life. Each style of fursuit legs has its unique look. Understanding these styles will help you make your choice. You can choose the one that best suits your character and is comfortable for you. Let’s take a look at one style at a time.

 

Plantigrade Legs

Plantigrade legs in fursuits are like human legs. These legs stand and walk like us, with the whole foot flat. When you make a fursuit with these legs, the goal is to copy the straight shape of human legs. This makes the suit comfortable and easy to move around in. It’s a good choice if you’re new to fursuits or like a natural look.

 

Plantigrade legs are easier to make than other styles. They don’t need extra padding or complicated moulding. For the material, you should choose something that is both flexible and strong. It should allow you to move easily and also last a long time.

 

A big advantage of plantigrade legs is that they’re comfortable to wear. They’re less heavy and ideal for hot days or long wear. These legs also suit many costumes. You can use them for realistic animals or fantasy creatures.

Fursuit Legs of a Deer Fursuit

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Digitigrade Legs

Digitigrade legs are different and have a special look. These legs stand out because they look like the legs of animals such as dogs and cats. Animals walk on their toes, and the digitigrade legs mimic this. They make the fursuit look more like an animal. They give it height and a lively shape. These legs are a good choice if you want your fursuit to look animal-like.

 

The production of digitigrade legs is more complicated than that of plantigrade legs. They need additional padding to give them the shape of animal legs. This padding is usually made of lightweight foam. It provides the right shape and allows you to move. The challenge is to make the legs look real and still be comfortable.

 

Digitigrade legs are popular because they make a big difference to the look of the fursuit. They transform a simple costume into something that looks like an animal. They’re more costly to make and wear, but many people find it worth it.

 

You need to think carefully when choosing the fur for these legs. The fur should accentuate the particular shape of the legs. It can be different lengths or colours. The fabric should allow you to move well and last a long time.

Materials and Tools Needed

The production of fursuit legs, whether plantigrade or digitigrade, requires various materials and tools.

 

Materials

When making fursuit legs, choosing suitable materials is crucial. Each material has a special role. It influences how the fursuit looks and feels and how long it lasts.

• Faux Fur

This is what people see first. It’s the fur on the outside. There are many types of faux fur. They come in different colours and lengths. Think about your fursuit character when choosing the fur. Some characters need a long coat, others a short one. The fur should also be robust. It must be able to withstand a lot of movement.

• Foam for Padding

This is especially true for digitigrade legs. The foam moulds the legs and makes them look real. Use light, flexible foam. It should be easy to cut into the right shape. But it must also be firm enough to keep its shape.

• Lining Material

The inside of the legs needs a lining. It makes the fursuit more comfortable. Use a fabric that is soft and breathable. It prevents the foam from rubbing against your skin. It also helps with sweating if you wear the suit for a long time.

• Thread

A good thread is crucial. It holds the coat and the lining together. The thread must be strong. Fursuit legs move a lot, so the thread needs to keep everything tight.

• Fasteners

These can be zippers, buttons or Velcro fasteners. They help to open and close parts of the fursuit. They must be sturdy. You’ll use them often.

• Elastic Bands

These help ensure that the suit’s parts fit well and move correctly. They must be tough. They will stretch a lot when you move.

 

Tools

The right tools are required for making fursuit legs. Each one has a particular job. They make the work easier and better.

• Sewing Machine

This tool is not a must, but it helps a lot. It sews faster and more neatly than hand sewing. It’s really good for long, straight stitches. If you plan on sewing a lot of fursuits, a sewing machine is a good thing to have.

• Scissors and Cutters

You need a good pair of scissors for cutting fabric and fur. They should be sharp and made for cutting fabric. For foam, use a foam cutter or an electric knife. They will help you to cut the foam cleanly and get the desired shape.

• Measuring Tape

When making fursuits, it is important to be precise. A flexible tape measure is a must. It helps you to measure your body and the materials correctly. This ensures that the fursuit fits well and is easy to move around.

• Glue and Adhesives

You need different adhesives for the other parts of the work. Fabric glue sticks foam to fabric. It must be solid and flexible. A hot glue gun is also helpful for quick fixes and tiny details.

• Marking Tools

When you cut and sew, you must mark where you want to cut and sew. Use pens, markers or tailor’s chalk. They should be visible on the fabric but also easy to remove.

• Pattern Paper

If you make your patterns, you can decide what you want your fursuit to look like. Pattern paper is used to draw these patterns before you cut the fabric. This is really helpful, especially for beginners.

• Needles and Pins

You need different needles for sewing by hand. Some things cannot be sewn with a machine. Pins hold the fabric in place before sewing. They ensure that everything is in line and that you can sew accurately.

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Designing is not just about how the legs look. It’s also about being creative and practical and making sure they’re comfortable. You can choose realistic digitigrade legs or simple plantigrade legs. Either way, this is where your fursuit starts to come together.

 

Initial Sketching and Planning

The first step in designing fursuit legs is sketching your ideas. This is where you start turning your thoughts into an actual design.

• Sketching the Basic Outline

Your first step is to draw a rough shape of the legs. Concentrate on the general look you want to achieve. Think about whether you want them to look strong, sleek, or animal-like. Draw them from different angles to get a complete picture. It’s okay if it’s not perfect; this is just the beginning.

• Adding Details

Once you have a basic shape, add more details to your sketch. It includes the length and type of fur, unique markings or features such as scales and how they should look. If you are designing digitigrade legs, take into account the shape changes caused by the padding. For plantigrade legs, consider how you want the fabric to drape and move.

• Considering Movement

When designing a suit, it’s essential to consider how the legs will move and bend, as this will impact the overall comfort of the suit. It’s a good idea to sketch out where the legs will bend and consider how the material will react to movement.

• Refining Your Design

Go back to your sketches and make adjustments. This may mean changing the proportions, the shapes or the details. You need to try different things to find out what works best.

Fursuit Leg Base

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Selecting Fabrics and Colours

Choosing the right fabrics and colours is the key to giving your fursuit legs. This step is essential for both the look and function of your suit.

• Fabric Types

Faux fur is often used for fursuit legs. It looks natural and is available in many variations. Long, shaggy fur is good for the appearance of wild animals. Short fur is good for pets or slender characters. Think about how long the fabric will last and how easy it is to clean.

• Underlying Fabrics

Use a firm, stretchy fabric under the coat. Lycra or Spandex are an excellent choice. They support the coat and ensure that the suit fits well. They should stretch and then return to their shape. This will keep the suit looking good for a long time.

• Colour Considerations

Colour brings your character to life. Think about how colours look in a different light. Some colours look different inside and outside. Also, think about how the colours work together. This includes any patterns or markings your character has.

• Texture and Patterns

The texture of the fabric can make your suit more authentic. Choose fabrics that look natural. If your character has special markings, you may need to add them yourself. You can do this with an airbrush or sew in different coloured fur. This requires care, but it will make your character more authentic.

Construction Techniques

Now, let’s move from planning to making your fursuit legs. We will cover different ways to make both plantigrade and digitigrade legs. Each type has its methods and tricks.

 

Sewing Your Fursuit Legs

Sewing turns your fabric into fursuit legs. The first thing you need to learn is the fabric grain. This is the way the fabric is woven. You need to align your patterns with this grain. This is very important, especially with stretchy fabrics like lycra or spandex. It ensures that the fabric stretches properly and retains its shape.

 

Once you have understood the fabric grain, the next step is to cut the fabric. You should use your final pattern for this. Don’t forget to add extra fabric to the edges. This is important so that the suit fits properly. If you’re cutting faux fur, make sure that you only cut the underside. Avoid cutting the fur itself. This will keep the fur looking good.

 

Now, you need to pin the fabric pieces together. This helps to keep them in line when sewing. Then, sew the seams. A straight stitch is sufficient for most fursuits. However, use a zigzag or stretch stitch for stretchy fabrics. It allows the seams to stretch without tearing. The legs of the fursuit move a lot, so you should reinforce the seams. This is particularly important in areas such as the crotch and knees.

 

Once the main seams are finished, you must hem the edges. Hemming makes the suit look neat. It also prevents the fabric from fraying.

 

Fursuit Legs Foam Base

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Padding for Digitigrade Legs

The production of digitigrade legs for a fursuit is a special task. These legs imitate animals that walk on their toes, such as dogs or big cats. The proper padding is crucial. It shapes the legs and influences how the suit moves.

 

First, you need to understand the animal’s leg structure. Digitigrade animals have unique legs, large calf muscles and a raised heel. Next, choose the foam. Padding foam is good because it is flexible but firm. It should be lightweight but also strong enough to keep its shape.

 

The main work is to shape the foam. First, cut it into rough muscle and bone shapes. Then, carve these parts so that they look like real animal legs. Lay the foam on top of each other to form the leg shape.

 

After shaping, attach the foam to the base of the fursuit legs. This base can be a pair of tight trousers or a layer of lycra. Glue the foam in place with strong glue or sew it by hand. It must fit securely, but you must still be able to move. You can cover the foam with the same fabric as the rest of the fursuit. This can be done by sewing it onto the base or creating a removable cover.

 

Maintenance and Care

Looking after your fursuit legs well is essential. It keeps them looking good and lasting long. Here’s how you can take care of them:

 

Cleaning and Washing

Clean the legs of your fursuit often, especially if you wear it frequently. For minor tints, spot cleaning with a mild detergent is sufficient. If they need to be cleaned thoroughly, check the instructions for the fabric. Some suits can be washed in the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Others must be washed by hand. Always use a mild detergent.

 

Drying

The right way to dry them is crucial. Do not use a dryer with high heat. This can damage the fabric and the coat. Instead, gently squeeze out the water. Then, let them air dry. You can use a fan to hasten up the process but don’t use direct heat.

 

Brushing the Fur

To keep the coat looking good, brush it regularly. Use a coarse-toothed comb or a special synthetic fur brush. Brush it gently to untangle knots and loosen up the coat. You should do this, especially after washing, as the coat can become matted when wet.

 

Storage

Keep your fursuit legs in a cool, dry place when you’re not wearing them. Keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent them from fading. You can hang them up in a garment bag or put them in a big box. This way, they will keep their shape, and the fur won’t be squished.

 

Repairs

If you see small rips or tears, fix them quickly. This will prevent them from getting worse. Small repairs can be sewn by hand. You will achieve the best results if you stick to the original seams. For larger repairs, you may need professional help.

 

Refreshing the Look

Over time, the suit may look a little dull. You can use fabric sprays for faux fur to brighten it up. These sprays can bring back the colour and make the suit smell nice. However, test the spray on a small area first.

Another Fursuit Foam Leg Base

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Making fursuit legs yourself is great, but perhaps not possible for everyone. If you’re new to fursuit making or need a costume quickly, you can have fursuit legs made by professionals.

When you place an order, you’ll get quality work from someone with experience. They pay attention to every detail to make the fursuit legs look good. You can find people who make custom fursuits on the internet.

 

Etsy: Etsy is one of these places. There are many artists there who make fursuit legs. You can look at different styles and choose an artist whose work you like. You can also read reviews from other customers to see how good the artist is.

 

Fursonafy: Another good place to commission fursuit legs is Fursonafy. Our website is all about fursuit orders. You can find many fursuit makers there. You can discuss your wants and ensure they understand your ideas.

 

When you commission fursuit legs, you must be clear with the manufacturer. Tell them what you want, e.g. how you want your character to look or whether you want the suit to move in a certain way. You should also talk about how long it will take and how much it will cost before you start.

Takeaway

Our guide is perfect for anyone interested in making costumes. We cover the two main styles: plantigrade, like human legs, and digitigrade, which are more animal-like. We give tips on choosing the suitable materials and tools to make your fursuit last and look good. These steps are the key to a fursuit that not only looks good but moves well, too.

 

And if making your fursuit seems too tricky, we’ll show you how to commission it from professionals on sites like Etsy and Fursonafy. Whether new to fursuit making or experienced, our guide will help you create impressive fursuit legs that bring your character to life.

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Another one that slipped beneath our radar — but fortunately it’s still available! It’s the Tuff Stuff one-shot comic, created by Kevin Delgado. “Tuff Stuff is a washed out cretin who spends his days scouring the beach boardwalk for loose drugs. When a string of disasters causes his normal haunts to be destroyed he sets out on a quest for retribution. His goal: To Save Spring Break! For fans of cheesy 80’s/90’s B-Action Movies… and cats.” Ask the folks at Source Point.

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I had to check that I had the year right, but we are here in 2024! From everyone here at the guild, I hope you had a pleasant Christmas period and new year, however you choose to celebrate or not.

The start of a new year is always an exciting one, filled with plans and expectations for the twelve months to come. It’s no different for us at the FWG! We also have several plans which we are hoping to set in motion that will allow the guild to better serve the furry writing community.

The first of these is one that we have already announced – we are finally bringing out a third anthology! Tales from the Guild in 2014 with Music To Your Ears, and was followed up with World Tour in 2018. Six years later, and we’re back with Blood and Water! We are now open for submissions and will be until the end of March. See the entry below in the market updates for more information.

Secondly, we plan on opening up the blog to more guest authors. This can include author spotlights, essays, and other content. The spotlight with Joaquin Baldwin was received well last year, as were the spotlights we ran for Furry Book Month in 2022. We will be opening up for submissions for general blogs – aiming for at least one guest blog per month – as well as topical ones during months/days of focus, such as Black History Month, Pride Month, and International Women’s Day. This list is not exhaustive, so if you think your blog idea fits with any topical day, week, or month, send it in to us and we can make judgements on whether it is appropriate to feature. Note: the blog itself does not need to be strictly related to the topical focus – so long as the author is a part of the relevant group.

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We hope to share more updates and news with you as the year progresses – and that will of course include the Coyotl Awards! Start getting your list of eligible works together, as it should not be long before we have the Reading List ready to go. Authors may submit their own works to the Reading List for the consideration of the FWG Members who will then nominate works to the shortlist.

Didn’t have anything ready for the Coyotls this year? Perhaps you can find a home for a short story to become eligible for next year!

Indulge – Deadline January 31st 2024
Get Wild – Deadline February 1st 2024
Tales From The Guild: Blood And Water – Deadline March 31st 2024
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We also have a few recent releases from guild members to check out!

Peace And Love, by Huskyteer. Released December 1st 2023.

Evolution Eye Floater, by James L. Steele. Released December 14th 2023.

Axinstone (10 Year Anniversary Edition), by J.F.R. Coates. Released December 26th 2023.

Impossible Magic (10 Year Anniversary Edition), by J.F.R. Coates. Released December 26th 2023.

Fate of Three (10 Year Anniversary Edition), by J.F.R. Coates. Released December 26th 2023.

As always, guild members, if you have something coming out soon, send it our way so we can include it every month!

I am really excited to see what 2024 can bring. I hope that your writing plans come to fruition. All of us at the FWG are interested to see what you can come up with!

Stay safe.
Happy writing.
J.F.R. Coates

We’ll admit we had not heard of Loud and Smart, an independent comic strip by Alex Krokus. But now Silver Sprocket have released a great big collection called Loudest and Smartest. “Meet Alex: an internet-addicted millennial raccoon and his misadventures in the big bad city. Loudest and Smartest collects over 350 pages of Loud and Smart by Alex Krokus, featuring comics about punks, horrible couples, love, jobs, and the disgusting depths of viral videos.” [Here’s to wishing you all the best of times in 2024 — ye ed-otter.]

image c. 2024 Silver Sprocket

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JMoF 2024：让现实生活更接近线上空间

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Dear Readers,

I'd like to begin this year, if you will indulge me, with a little editorial on my thoughts about the fandom and being a furry in general.

This year, Papabear will turn 59, which is the age that my late husbear, Jim, died, so you might imagine this is cause for reflection for me. Also, I am trying very hard to finish my book about the furry fandom, so it is a year for a couple of milestones for me. SO MUCH has changed in the fandom since I began researching my book way back in 2015! SO MUCH has changed since I started this advice column in 2012! Heck, so much has changed in general. I'm also thinking a lot about what furry means to me and where the fandom is going.

In human society (at least, in the American society with which I am intimately familiar), we go through the following stages in life:

1. Ages 0-20 are spent learning about the world and how to function in it and what society's expectations are of us (e.g., i.e., how to be a good little citizen/son/daughter/ wife/husband/father/mother)
2. Ages 21-40 we are busy fulfilling those expectations by getting married, buying a car, getting a job, buying a house, having children, climbing the corporate ladder to "success."
3. Ages 41-60 (if we make it, especially, but also if we don't) we start questioning all these "accomplishments" because we find them to be very unfulfilling, so we start searching for who we really are. This is often called a "midlife crisis."
4. Ages 61 to death: If we stuck with the status quo, we look toward retirement and remaining years doing expected stuff such as taking cruises and golfing until we end up in a rest home and wait to die. If we didn't, we might have a few years left to revel in enjoying being ourselves before we grow sick and die.

The above is a generalization, of course, but it is the basic pattern I see in our society.

But what if we refused to follow that pattern? What if, after figuring out what the world is about (e.g., being a nice little cog in the Wheel of Society), we reject this paradigm, skip Phase 2, fast-forward Phase 3, and enjoy the self-actualization of Phase 4 from our 20s all the way until death?

That, for me, is what the furry fandom is about in many ways: exploring the TRUE YOU through imaginative play and creativity, free from all the constraints that enslave the unhappy throngs that imprison most of the population.

When Jim was still alive, we would go to cons together (he wasn't a furry, but he was very supportive just like my current husband, Michael). I think it was at MFF (c. 2011, I believe) when he made an observation that struck me as quite perceptive. "Kevin," he said, "these furries are an awful lot like the hippies in the Sixties." In other words, this isn't just a fandom, it's a countercultural movement.

Admittedly, there are a lot of furries who just indulge in the fandom for its shock value and for something to do because "they're bored." I've heard quite a few young people say that. They are the kind of furries who leave the fandom when they eventually buy into Phase 2.

For the rest of us, furry is a way to shed all those expectations, requirements, judgments, and rules imposed upon us by society. Being an anthro is the overt way of expressing rebellion for human ways, but internally we are also searching for secret doors to passages that will allow us to escape the predetermined molds into which we are expected to fit.

This is why it is ironic when certain furries try to impose rules designed to judge whether or not you are a "real furry." This is totally counter to the spirit of the fandom, which is iconoclastic at its very core.

Some of these gatekeepers are from the Old Guard (furries who've been around 30-40 years or so) who don't like how the fandom has changed. Well, it's OK for it to change. If it didn't, it would become stagnant and soon die.

Some of these gatekeepers are newer to the fandom, but they impose "rules" in order to set themselves up as the "real furries" who are in charge and get to tell others what is right or wrong about the fandom. They usually seek power and influence because they are trying to hide their own low self-esteem by putting others down.

Don't listen to either group.

What makes the furry fandom different from all other fandoms is that it is the members of this fandom who determine its nature, not some TV or movie franchise, not some corporate entity like Paramount or Lucas Films or Disney, and not even some nonprofit organization.

No. WE make the fandom what it is today, and WE will make it what it will be tomorrow.

No rules. Just play.

Play is important. Don't disregard the value of play. Avoid the people who want to take the play away.

Changes in the fandom are accelerating exponentially. We can look forward to many developments as the fandom continues to grow, gets influenced by outside cultural changes, and finds new opportunities for expression through advancing technologies. By 2034 it might not even be recognizable compared to 2024. I know it has changed considerably since 2014, so I expect even greater changes in another 10 years.

Here's the point (in case you were wondering): If you came to the fandom as a way to escape the doldrums and judgment of mainstream society and better express yourself; if you came here to find furiends like yourself; then don't worry about whether or not you fit in and what rules you must follow. You DO fit in and there are NO RULES except the ones you write for yourself.

This fandom is for YOU not some verkokte gatekeeper. 

Oh, and BUCKLE UP! The next 10 years are going to be a WILD RIDE!

Happy New Year!

​Papabear

兽迷们以缤纷多彩的方式迎接 2024 年

And rounding out the year with another title for young readers this time from Scout Comics: Mortimer the Lazy Bird, written by Brendan Deneen and illustrated by Marco Antonio Cortez. “This is the story of a bird, Mortimer, and a very talkative worm, Lucius, two strangers who are supposed to be enemies, but end up becoming best friends! Their adventures won’t be easy, though they will be fun!” Talk about playing with your food. [Happy 2024, everyone! Thanks for spending 2023 here with us — ye ed-otter.]

image c. 2023 Scout Comics

We at Fox and Burger want to take a moment to reflect on the past. Please enjoy this infographic video which shows our hard work this year! We truly thank our viewers, sub, and guests for making this podcast what it is. Happy New Year!! 🎆🥂

Another graphic novel series for young, beginning readers. We came across the Bobo and Pup-Pup series, written by Vikram Madan and illustrated by Nicola Slater. It features two young animals with very different personalities who are still best friends. The first book in the series is called We Love Bubbles. “Did you ever have a friend who likes doing something that you find completely annoying? Well, Bobo and Pup-Pup both love bubbles. Bubbles are the absolute best–on that they can agree! While Pup-Pup loves blowing them, Bobo loves popping them…way too much for Pup-Pup’s taste. It’s getting frustrating! Pup-Pup has a clever idea to stop Bobo from popping them. But, then Bobo gets carried away…literally!” Three more books in the series so far, and more on their way as well.

image c. 2023 Random House

文／藍風、編輯／艾倫德

　　台灣大型獸聚活動-獸無限Infurnity，於10/27~10/29，在淡水漁人碼頭福容大飯店舉辦，創下台灣首次大型獸聚活動舉辦三天的紀錄。本屆主題「戲獸台灣」原先是三年前因疫情而延期至今年實現，官方配合主題，將台灣的文化元素結合在活動中的看板布置、禮品等許多地方。

　　本屆活動雖然是為期三天，不過開幕式是在第二天上午進行，第一天為部分同好自發性的panel、無限逃走中：毛毛通緝、獸人VTuber等多種互動性活動，官方也在周五晚間辦理零食名片交流會與DJ周五夜，讓參加者們可以互相交流自己的名片與家鄉的零食之外，還能在現場搖滾。

由阿狗、托托等七位直播主在現場跟觀眾一同互動遊玩。圖／藍風攝

　名片零食交流會後接著由三位DJ輪番上陣。圖／藍風攝

　　周六活動開幕由帕洛特擔任主持人，進行開場與介紹本屆活動注意事項。來自荷蘭特別來賓的Wolvinny和台灣的Wannabeast舞團，則是分別擔任開幕上兩場表演，並在表演後進行新毛發表活動。當天除了各式不同的panel之外，也有來自日本的Lifewonders在當天下午進行特別舞台活動。另外本屆的毛毛遊行也是在當天舉辦，吸引許多一般民眾在場邊圍觀拍照。

來自荷蘭的特別來賓和其他兩位毛毛在台上進行開場表演。圖／藍風攝

帕洛特除了擔任主持人外，也在開幕時與其他毛毛同台演出。圖／藍風攝

本屆新毛發表有許多首次亮相的毛毛。圖／藍風攝

本次panel主題眾多，從電玩到經驗分享種類皆有。圖／藍風攝

官方邀請餐車到會場周邊擺攤，吸引外國獸迷到場拍照。圖／藍風攝

遊戲「東京放課後」製作團隊Lifewonders邀請聲優到場分享，並釋出遊戲的更新情報。圖／藍風攝

　　為了搭配本屆主題，官方在2樓如意廳設置了夜市遊戲，將許多遊戲如套圈圈、彈珠台等呈現出來，並提供限量獎品讓參加者們參與。而每年的魔王挑戰也變成柑仔店老闆，讓參加者方便尋找並完成任務累積點數去兌換獎品。

夜市遊戲現場共有五種經典遊戲，以及棚拍讓毛毛跟參加者們盡情遊玩。圖／藍風攝

　　週六晚間的獸樂團LIVE活動，來自台、日、泰等國家的五個獸人樂團上台輪流演出，帶給台下觀眾們各種音樂饗宴。

獸樂團LIVE活動吸引許多參加者到場聆聽。圖／藍風攝

　　本次的自發性panel，共多達44個，從宗教到經驗分享應有盡有，也讓許多獸迷在各場次panel中去交流與學習。

各式主題panel和家族團拍。圖／藍風攝

Furry Auto Club of Taiwan在會場進行車展活動，有近20多台汽機車在場展示，也吸引毛毛到場拍照。圖／藍風攝

　　本次活動跟往年相較，不僅週日的無限展演秀活動上表演的獸迷更多外，同時本屆也新增主題團拍活動，在毛毛大合照後針對物種、顏色去進行各式的拍照。

本次無限展演秀有許多表演者上台演出。圖／藍風攝

主題團拍現場依照種族跟顏色分類進行。圖／藍風攝

　　根據官方統計，本次參與人數突破去年的1588位，總共有2354位獸迷參與本次活動，另外公益抽獎的部分票券銷售一空，募集到了39萬3950元的新紀錄。

閉幕式抽獎畫面。圖／藍風攝

閉幕式後的DJ熱舞趴，眾多參加者在現場狂歡。圖／藍風攝

　　官方在本次活動軟體與硬體上都進行升級，不論是報名系統、識別證感應功能等，都希望讓參加者們能感受到最好的活動體驗。閉幕式結束後也公開明年的活動主題—獸與地下城，不過只有發表主題，尚未公開活動地點和時間，後續消息則有待官方更新。

明年活動主題參考TRPG遊戲龍與地下城。圖／藍風攝