My project leader is really cool and has a fun personality (along with most of the whole team), so it was great to see my silly little stunt was very appreciated and didn't get me in trouble. But really, EVERYWHERE I go with this costume, people love it. Photos galore! XD

Yeah, I gave up on trying to find the real deal of that Pikachu mascot costume a while ago. Sooooo many blasted fakes out there and so many of them use the photos of the real ones as a cover up. I came way too close to buying a phony one so I just gave up with it to avoid slipping into a trap and paying big bucks for something that looks freakishly bizarre. Besides, I honestly wouldn't have the room for it anywhere, so maybe it's for the best. :P

I guess if you really want it done right, you talk to someone who knows what they're doing and commission that. Be ready to spend a hefty amount of cash, though.