Can I get a photo with you?
That’s awesome mate! I would love to get a photo with you at my next convention. I usually announce on social media when I am heading out for browsing, and now have started to set up dedicated meet and greet sessions. Most of the time I also have a handler with me who would be happy to take the photo for you or your group. Sometimes there is a line that forms, and wow is that crazy! Thank you for your patience as we work through the line.
Can I make a TikTok with you?
This happens on a case-by-case basis. I cannot guarantee this in advance, but if I have a free moment I love making TikToks!
I want to meet you, what conventions are you going to next?
The list of my confirmed conventions can also be found here: bandit.dad. I attend many conventions every year. I will add new cons to that list once I confirm registration, hotel, and air travel for the trip; So some upcoming cons that I am planning to attend might not be there yet.
Do you talk in your suit?
No, but I do have a customized system of voice clips that I can activate in the suit and a way to make voice clips for videos.
Why did you choose to make the Bandit fursuit?
Bandit is the best dad ever! I love spreading joy with him and representing being an awesome dad and positive force for the fandom.
Who made your fursuit?
Golden Maw! She does excellent work, and I highly recommend her. Working with her on this project was very enjoyable. You can find her work herre: goldenmaw.com
I made you something! Can I give it to you?
Woah! Thanks so much, handmade gifts are awesome and I would love to accept it. Please refrain from purchasing gifts for me, and instead donate it to charity.
I would like to donate to you, how can I do that?
Your generosity is amazing! Though, don’t worry about me, I would prefer you donated to a charity instead. Here is a great one: The Trevor Project
I sent you a Comment / Direct Message on a platform but haven’t heard back from you, did you get my message?
Thank you so much for your message! While I do appreciate it, the number of messages received on various accounts is overwhelming and I cannot respond to every message. The positive force that this suit has brought has humbled me, and I want to continue providing the best interactions I can. Thank you for your patience!
I want to make a Bluey-themed suit too (Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, etc).
Awesome! I love seeing all the Bluey-themed suits come to life. I would love to see another Bandit suit someday too. I know my maker (Golden Maw) is not planning on making any more Bluey-themed suits, but I know there are other makers who are willing to. If you are a hands-on person, you can always make one yourself too!
Do you have any issues with copyright?
No.You can think of this fursuit the same as any other cosplayer. This is a recreational and non-professional activity for me, and I have no plans to commercialize the character. This usage is covered under fair use.
Where else can I find you online?
All the links to my online presence can be found here: bandit.dad. This is the only source for my online presence, and anything not listed here is fake or impersonating me.
I read somewhere, or someone told me that they heard that you did something really bad. Is this true?
Not at all. Unfortunately, there are people out there who don't like furries and don't like to see us having a good time. Due to the popularity of my suit, I have been targeted by individuals claiming that I am a bad person or have done horrible things in the past. None of this is true. This is harassment, so I intentionally do not interact with those claims in public or call attention to them, and will contact either the appropriate moderation staff or the authorities based on the severity. If you see any of these posts, please report them, then let me know, and I'll work on getting them taken down. If you have any concerns about who I am under the suit, my identity has been vetted by many of the cons that I have attended in order to host panels and other events.
Why don't you reveal who you are?
I have seen other Bluey-themed suits have their private information revealed online, and I have received harassment and other threats online that have led me to decide to keep my personal information private.
Do you have another fursuit? Is this your main fursuit?
The Bandit suit is not my main fursuit, and I plan to keep those suits completely separate. Friends of mine are aware of my main suit; if you know it, I'd appreciate it if you did not spread that information.
I also want to maintain the positive nature of the Bandit suit, and my main fursuit does not align with the family friendly nature of Bandit. The Bandit suit is completely safe for work, and many minors follow and interact with Bandit in person at conventions and online. I do not want minors coming across the adult-themed content on my other accounts.