Monday, October 9, 2017

Sample Evaluations

So here's a few samples of a character to plush evaluation.

Rough Edges - "Standard"

This character would be considered my base-line for a "standard" pony project. 
  • 2 Fabric Colors
  • Standard Stallion Pattern with Standard Pegasus wings
  • Markings - 5 o'clock shadow
  • Cutie Mark - 1 color, simple design
  • Mane/Tail - beard, short tail, short mane with sideburns
  • No Costume 
Making this out of Cotton or Flannel would be at the 150 USD mark while in minky it's closer to 170 USD.

Tender Heart - "Standard+"

This is also a mostly standard style pony but there would be a minor price adjustment for the hooves and extra embroidery. 
  • 2 Fabric Colors
  • Standard Stallion Patten with Standard Pegasus wings
  • Cutie Mark -2 colors, Simple shapes
  • Other Markings - 5 o'clock shadow, fluffy Hooves, Eyebrows
  • Mane/Tail - Beard, Short tail, long mane
  • No Costume
This would likely start at 160 USD if made in Cotton.

Acid Splash - "Standard+ with Extras"

This project would be a complicated one because there are color changes in the mane, a costume, extra doo-dads, and heavy eye makeup. 
  • 3 Fabric Colors
  • Standard Mare Pattern
  • Cutie Mark: 2 colors, Organic shape
  • Other Markings: Dark Purple Eyeshadow
  • Doo-Dads: Nose Ring, 6 ear piercings, Hair ties in tail and mane
  • Mane/Tail: Blunt Bangs, Fireball ponytail mane and tail.
  • Costume: Latex hoof covers, studded belts purple latex coat, torn nylons
Without the costume, this would also be a mostly standard project. Complexity is added with the piercings and heavy makeup.

Without the costume and made in Cotton this would be about 160 USD. In Minky, it would be about 180 USD. Adding a costume would easily make this over 200 USD. 

Crystal Pop - "Complex"

This may look like a standard pony but it would actually rank as a highly complex pony due to the multiple color changes in the wings and in her mane. She's also got jewelry, heavy makeup, and 3D eyelashes. This pony would be expensive to make.

  • 8 Fabric Colors
  • Standard Mare Pegasus (open wings)
  • Cutie Mark: 2 colors, pale blue dark blue, internal lines, simple design
  • Other Marking: Heart beauty Mark, 3d eyelashes, eye makeup
  • Doo-Dads: Earrings, Choker, Saddle, Shoes
  • Mane/Tail: Long-ish hair, many color changes
Without the extra costume bits, this would start at 175 USD in Cotton and 190 USD in Minky.

Nightmare Acid - "Complex Variation"

This one is do-able but it's got some complicated color changes in the body thanks to the flame style hooves.
  • 4 Fabric Colors: 4
  • Standard Princess Body with Dragon Horns
  • Cutie Mark: 3 colors, organic shape
  • Mane/Tail: Flame Style Man and Tail
  • Other Marking: eye makeup, Flame Hoof Markings
  • Doo-Dads: Earrings, Necklace, Nose ring, 3D Lashes
In cotton I would estimate this at around 160 USD and 175 USD in Minky. 

Ivy Bloom - "Very Complex" (Beyond my Scope)

Arguably the most complex potential project. This would be an example of a project I would probably turn down at this time. 

There are a lot of gradients in this design, but even ignoring that part, the legs, hooves, and hairstyle pose the biggest challenges. But really it's the hair that would ultimately deter me from tackling this one. I'd need some one to guide my hand on the hair design or simplify it. Not saying that this is impossible to plush, but this is beyond my scope at this time.