[[Image:Halfshell-1-.JPG|right|thumb|Halfshell's Turtle fursona. Artwork by [[Kira T. Wulfe]]]]
'''Halfshell''' ('''Aliases:''' ''Halfshell Hero'', ''Sabaka'', ''Sabaka'Zlo'', ''Halfshell Boa'', and ''Sabaka Mahusky'') is a [[furry artist]] who joined the fandom in 2003, after leaving the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] fandom the same year. While surfing, he stumbled on [[anthropomorphic]] art and was instantly hooked. He began to submit his own art and pick up requests, and was welcomed into the community. Along the way, he has chatted with individuals from [[Jaimetud Otter]] to meeting [[Sir Kain]]. Halfshell attended his first furry convention at [[AnthroCon 2005]] with Sir Kain. Halfshell has met many furs online. After the trip to the con, Halfshell got his first [[Post Con Depression]].

Halfshell is one of the original six admins that help started and ran Furaffinity before the purchase of the server from Dragoneer.

Halfshell is good friends with Jeff Goode, the creater and screen writer of the Disney cartoon ''American Dragon: Jake Long''. And Halfshell is related to the country legend Merle Haggard, and has a sister who is also a furry, Yumiko, a snow leopard. Halfshell considers Sykes Furse, as a real lifetime blood-brother.

=== Fursonas ===
'''Halfshell Hero''' is Halfshell's main fursona. It depicts from the crossover from his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fanbase community to the furry community. The turtle character has gone through some changes once entered into the furry community. The ninja attire and black headband was removed and was left remained a common turtle for a few years, until some the TMNT community joined the furries, the red hair and then the blue cap then was added.

'''Sabaka (Zlo) Mahusky''' ''[Pronouncation: (Saa'baka-shlo)]'' is Halfshell's first original character. The character is a black and white husky-wolf mix, with a scar left eye. Sabaka Mahusky usually is wearing the blue Hawaiian shirt, his alter-ego, Sabaka'Zlo is wearing his trademarked armor suit.
''Sabaka'', the [[Wikipedia:Russia|Russian]] meaning for dog or wolf; ''Zllo'', the Russian meaning "demon", "evil", "devil". The idea for the character was spawned when Halfshell and a local kid were creating ideas for comic book characters. Sabaka' Zlo is currently being used for [[Ironclaw]] role-playing game, and is Halfshell's current [[fursuit]], which is offically retired as of Anthrcon 2009.
[[Image:1168818490.half.halfshelltheturtle_lodoss_colour_splintr.jpg|left|thumb|Drawing of Lodoss-12. Artwork by Halfshell. Property of Fur Affinity]]

=== Music ===
In late 2004, Halfshell was signed on the board of InflationNation where he and best friend Jaimetud Otter recorded “Blue’s Christmas” for the message board for his good friend [[Blue Dragon]].

In 2005, Halfshell recorded "[[Leavin' the Con]]", a reflection of his Post Con Depression. After searching for parody furry artists, Halfshell found [[SonicBlu]], and purchased his albums from FurNation. Halfshell wanted to try parodying on his own, with such parody music of Elvis Presley, Tom Petty, and Duran Duran. He is currently working on a project for Time Machine Records and Raccoon's Bookshelf, with his music and videos. Music can be downloaded from parody site [http://www.soundclick.com/members/default.cfm?member=halfshell SoundClick]

=== Art ===

Halfshell is also an developing artist, trying to enhance his skills. His art is currently displayed on [[deviantArt]], [[Fur Affinity]], [[SheezyArt]] and [[the InflationNation]].

=== Today ===
[[Image:Snapshot 028b.jpg|right|thumb|Halfshell on Second Life.]]
Halfshell once resided in the Kansas City area, and lived with roommates Ratty913 (aka [[Firefang]]), [[Smokey Stallion]] (aka Smokey Ferrintino), and [[Ruke Firestorm]] in the residence once known as Wolf Den. Halfshell also hung out with the local furs in the Kansas City area like [[Viktoria Foxfang]] and Northpaw Radicad.
Halfshell moved to Ohio in the Columbus Area, than back to the Kansas City Area after two years.

Halfshell will often hang around [[Second Life]] under the name Halfshell Boa, and has created logos for various clubs and groups such as the logo for the [[Gay Furry Club]] (GFC), Cold Flame, and others.

== Conventions ==
=== Attendance ===
*[[AnthroCon 2005]] Badge #1458
*[[Mephit Fur Meet 2006]] Badge #463
*[[Midwest Furfest 2006]] Badge #1036
*[[Rocket City Fur Meet 2007]] Badge #0257
*[[Midwest Furfest 2007]] Badge #1007
*[[Morphicon 2009]] Badge #965
*[[Anthrocon 2009]] Badge #3457

=== Staff ===
*[[Midwest FurFest 2007]]; Performer, Gopher, Security
*[[Morphicon 2009]]; [http://www.morphicon.org/staff.html Gopher Wrangler, Outreach]

== Musical Contributions ==
=== Air Time Debuts ===
* ''I Don't Think You're Full Now'' (Dr. Demento Halloween Special, 2002)
* ''Blue's Christmas (Original)'' Feat. Jaimetud Otter (The InflationNation, 2004)
* ''Won't Chow Down (Demo)'' (The InflationNation, 2005; The Fat Fur Mail List)
* ''Leavin' The Con'' (The [[Time Machine Show]], KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Caught In A Map'' Feat. SonicBlu (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Won't Chow Down'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006; The Fat Fur Mail List)
* ''The Pile of Furries (Demo)'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 2006)
* ''Johnny B. Goode'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Hungry, Said The Wolf'' ([[Fur Affinity]]; The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 2006)
* ''Blue's Christmas 2006 '' Feat. [[Viktoria Foxfang]] (FurAffinity 2006)
* ''Hungry, Said The Wolf'' (Sonicblu Presents the Time Machine Show (KWKAT), (02.21.2007)
* ''Proud Mary'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 08-2007)
* ''Won't Chow Down'' ([[OtterTunes]], ROVR Radio 12-2007)
* ''The Hungry Furries'' (The Lion's Share. KWKAT 12-2007)
* ''Give It All It's Pumpin' (To Inflate Oz The Kangaroo)'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 1-2008)

=== Videos ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9KHwR-P1xg ''Caught In A Map''], 2006 Feat. a cameo voiced by SonicBlu (Currently on [[YouTube]])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGY_lXpfDf0''Caught In A Map''], Feat. a cameo voiced by SonicBlu ''[Dir. Viktoria Foxfang]'' 2006 (Currently on YouTube; MFF "Weirdest Stuff Found On The Net")
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fS706jDR3U ''Leavin' The Con''], 2006 (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6BB93zKPa4 ''Won't Chow Down''], 2006 (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=394hJ9PMFqE ''Blue's Christmas''], 2006 Feat. a cameo voiced by Viktoria Foxfang (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_2TZup-JE'' Welcome to McDonald's]'' (directed), 2008 SonicBlu's music video, (Currently on YouTube)

== Discography ==
[[Image:CaughInAMap-CDCOVER.jpg|right|thumb|117px|Cover of Caught In A Map (2006-2007)]]

=== Singles ===
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 100; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Year !! Side-A/Side-B !! Label !! Album
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2003'''
|-
| "I Won't Chow Down" ''(Home Recording)''
"I Don't Think You're Full Now" ''(Home Recording)''
| Dr. Demento's Halloween Special (2003)
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2005'''
|-
| "Blue's Christmas" ''(duet with Jaimetud the Otter)''
"[[Leavin' the Con]]"
| Furshell Studios and
InflatioNation
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2006'''
|-
| "Caught In A Map"
"The Hungry Furries"
| Foxfang Studios
| Caught In A Map
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2010*'''
|-
| "Leavin The Con"
"I Won't Chow Down" ''(Studio Version)''
| Furshell/Foxfang Studios
|-

|}
'*' To Be Announced or still in process to be released

=== Album ===
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 100; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Release Year !! Title !! Tracks !! Label
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2006'''
|-
| '''Caught In A Map:''' ''The Demos''
| ''(currently out-of-print)''
Caught In A Map○ / I Won't Chow Down / Hungry, Said The Wolf / Leavin' The Con / The Hungry Furries / Blue's Christmas 2006(duet with Viktoria Foxfang)● / Caught In A Map (Alternate Version)○ / Blue's Christmas 2006 (Alternate Version)(duet with Viktoria Foxfang)● / Blue's Christmas 2006 (without Viktoria Foxfang) / Blue's Christmas 2006 ●/ Blue's Christmas 2006 (Viktoria Solo)● / The Pile Of Furries■ / Johnny B. Goode■ / If Everyday Was A Fur Con■
''○ Special Guest Recording by SonicBlu
''● Special Guest Recording by Viktoria Foxfang
''■ Bonus Recordings

| Foxfang Studios
|-
|}

== Writing Credits ==
*''Caught In A Map'' co-written by Viktoria Foxfang (2006)
*''If Everyday Was A Fur Con'' (2006)
*''Leaving The Con'' (2005)
*''Won't Chow Down'' (2006)
*''Give All It's Pumping (to Inflate [[Oz Kangaroo]]'' (2008)

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
*Halfshell on [http://halfshell.livejournal.com/profile LiveJournal]
*Halfshell on [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfshelltheturtle/ Fur Affinity]
*Halfshell on [http://halfshell.deviantart.com/ deviantArt]
*Halfshell on [http://youtube.com/profile?user=Halfshell YouTube]
*Halfshell on [http://www.myspace.com/halfshellturtle MySpace]
*Halfshell on [http://gallery.sirkain.net/v/TheIN/INGallery/INhalfshell/ the InflationNation]

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Halfshell

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[[Image:Halfshell-1-.JPG|right|thumb|Halfshell's Turtle fursona. Artwork by [[Kira T. Wulfe]]]]
'''Halfshell''' ('''Aliases:''' ''Halfshell Hero'', ''Sabaka'', ''Sabaka'Zlo'', ''Halfshell Boa'', and ''Sabaka Mahusky'') is a [[furry artist]] who joined the fandom in 2003, after leaving the [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]] fandom the same year. While surfing, he stumbled on [[anthropomorphic]] art and was instantly hooked. He began to submit his own art and pick up requests, and was welcomed into the community. Along the way, he has chatted with individuals from [[Jaimetud Otter]] to meeting [[Sir Kain]]. Halfshell attended his first furry convention at [[AnthroCon 2005]] with Sir Kain. Halfshell has met many furs online. After the trip to the con, Halfshell got his first [[Post Con Depression]].

Halfshell is one of the original six admins that help started and ran Furaffinity before the purchase of the server from Dragoneer.

Halfshell is good friends with Jeff Goode, the creater and screen writer of the Disney cartoon ''American Dragon: Jake Long''. And Halfshell is related to the country legend Merle Haggard, and has a sister who is also a furry, Yumiko, a snow leopard. Halfshell considers the furry Sykes Furse, as a real lifetime blood-brother.

=== Fursonas ===
'''Halfshell Hero''' is Halfshell's main fursona. It depicts from the crossover from his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fanbase community to the furry community. The turtle character has gone through some changes once entered into the furry community. The ninja attire and black headband was removed and was left remained a common turtle for a few years, until some the TMNT community joined the furries, the red hair and then the blue cap then was added.

'''Sabaka (Zlo) Mahusky''' ''[Pronouncation: (Saa'baka-shlo)]'' is Halfshell's first original character. The character is a black and white husky-wolf mix, with a scar left eye. Sabaka Mahusky usually is wearing the blue Hawaiian shirt, his alter-ego, Sabaka'Zlo is wearing his trademarked armor suit.
''Sabaka'', the [[Wikipedia:Russia|Russian]] meaning for dog or wolf; ''Zllo'', the Russian meaning "demon", "evil", "devil". The idea for the character was spawned when Halfshell and a local kid were creating ideas for comic book characters. Sabaka' Zlo is currently being used for [[Ironclaw]] role-playing game, and is Halfshell's current [[fursuit]], which is offically retired as of Anthrcon 2009.
[[Image:1168818490.half.halfshelltheturtle_lodoss_colour_splintr.jpg|left|thumb|Drawing of Lodoss-12. Artwork by Halfshell. Property of Fur Affinity]]

=== Music ===
In late 2004, Halfshell was signed on the board of InflationNation where he and best friend Jaimetud Otter recorded “Blue’s Christmas” for the message board for his good friend [[Blue Dragon]].

In 2005, Halfshell recorded "[[Leavin' the Con]]", a reflection of his Post Con Depression. After searching for parody furry artists, Halfshell found [[SonicBlu]], and purchased his albums from FurNation. Halfshell wanted to try parodying on his own, with such parody music of Elvis Presley, Tom Petty, and Duran Duran. He is currently working on a project for Time Machine Records and Raccoon's Bookshelf, with his music and videos. Music can be downloaded from parody site [http://www.soundclick.com/members/default.cfm?member=halfshell SoundClick]

=== Art ===

Halfshell is also an developing artist, trying to enhance his skills. His art is currently displayed on [[deviantArt]], [[Fur Affinity]], [[SheezyArt]] and [[the InflationNation]].

=== Today ===
[[Image:Snapshot 028b.jpg|right|thumb|Halfshell on Second Life.]]
Halfshell once resided in the Kansas City area, and lived with roommates Ratty913 (aka [[Firefang]]), [[Smokey Stallion]] (aka Smokey Ferrintino), and [[Ruke Firestorm]] in the residence once known as Wolf Den. Halfshell also hung out with the local furs in the Kansas City area like [[Viktoria Foxfang]] and Northpaw Radicad.
Halfshell moved to Ohio in the Columbus Area, than back to the Kansas City Area after two years.

Halfshell will often hang around [[Second Life]] under the name Halfshell Boa, and has created logos for various clubs and groups such as the logo for the [[Gay Furry Club]] (GFC), Cold Flame, and others.

== Conventions ==
=== Attendance ===
*[[AnthroCon 2005]] Badge #1458
*[[Mephit Fur Meet 2006]] Badge #463
*[[Midwest Furfest 2006]] Badge #1036
*[[Rocket City Fur Meet 2007]] Badge #0257
*[[Midwest Furfest 2007]] Badge #1007
*[[Morphicon 2009]] Badge #965
*[[Anthrocon 2009]] Badge #3457

=== Staff ===
*[[Midwest FurFest 2007]]; Performer, Gopher, Security
*[[Morphicon 2009]]; [http://www.morphicon.org/staff.html Gopher Wrangler, Outreach]

== Musical Contributions ==
=== Air Time Debuts ===
* ''I Don't Think You're Full Now'' (Dr. Demento Halloween Special, 2002)
* ''Blue's Christmas (Original)'' Feat. Jaimetud Otter (The InflationNation, 2004)
* ''Won't Chow Down (Demo)'' (The InflationNation, 2005; The Fat Fur Mail List)
* ''Leavin' The Con'' (The [[Time Machine Show]], KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Caught In A Map'' Feat. SonicBlu (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Won't Chow Down'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006; The Fat Fur Mail List)
* ''The Pile of Furries (Demo)'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 2006)
* ''Johnny B. Goode'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT, 2006)
* ''Hungry, Said The Wolf'' ([[Fur Affinity]]; The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 2006)
* ''Blue's Christmas 2006 '' Feat. [[Viktoria Foxfang]] (FurAffinity 2006)
* ''Hungry, Said The Wolf'' (Sonicblu Presents the Time Machine Show (KWKAT), (02.21.2007)
* ''Proud Mary'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 08-2007)
* ''Won't Chow Down'' ([[OtterTunes]], ROVR Radio 12-2007)
* ''The Hungry Furries'' (The Lion's Share. KWKAT 12-2007)
* ''Give It All It's Pumpin' (To Inflate Oz The Kangaroo)'' (The Time Machine Show, KWKAT 1-2008)

=== Videos ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9KHwR-P1xg ''Caught In A Map''], 2006 Feat. a cameo voiced by SonicBlu (Currently on [[YouTube]])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGY_lXpfDf0''Caught In A Map''], Feat. a cameo voiced by SonicBlu ''[Dir. Viktoria Foxfang]'' 2006 (Currently on YouTube; MFF "Weirdest Stuff Found On The Net")
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fS706jDR3U ''Leavin' The Con''], 2006 (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6BB93zKPa4 ''Won't Chow Down''], 2006 (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=394hJ9PMFqE ''Blue's Christmas''], 2006 Feat. a cameo voiced by Viktoria Foxfang (Currently on YouTube)
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_2TZup-JE'' Welcome to McDonald's]'' (directed), 2008 SonicBlu's music video, (Currently on YouTube)

== Discography ==
[[Image:CaughInAMap-CDCOVER.jpg|right|thumb|117px|Cover of Caught In A Map (2006-2007)]]

=== Singles ===
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 100; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Year !! Side-A/Side-B !! Label !! Album
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2003'''
|-
| "I Won't Chow Down" ''(Home Recording)''
"I Don't Think You're Full Now" ''(Home Recording)''
| Dr. Demento's Halloween Special (2003)
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2005'''
|-
| "Blue's Christmas" ''(duet with Jaimetud the Otter)''
"[[Leavin' the Con]]"
| Furshell Studios and
InflatioNation
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2006'''
|-
| "Caught In A Map"
"The Hungry Furries"
| Foxfang Studios
| Caught In A Map
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2010*'''
|-
| "Leavin The Con"
"I Won't Chow Down" ''(Studio Version)''
| Furshell/Foxfang Studios
|-

|}
'*' To Be Announced or still in process to be released

=== Album ===
{| border="2" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 1em 1em 1em 100; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Release Year !! Title !! Tracks !! Label
|-
| rowspan=2 | '''2006'''
|-
| '''Caught In A Map:''' ''The Demos''
| ''(currently out-of-print)''
Caught In A Map○ / I Won't Chow Down / Hungry, Said The Wolf / Leavin' The Con / The Hungry Furries / Blue's Christmas 2006(duet with Viktoria Foxfang)● / Caught In A Map (Alternate Version)○ / Blue's Christmas 2006 (Alternate Version)(duet with Viktoria Foxfang)● / Blue's Christmas 2006 (without Viktoria Foxfang) / Blue's Christmas 2006 ●/ Blue's Christmas 2006 (Viktoria Solo)● / The Pile Of Furries■ / Johnny B. Goode■ / If Everyday Was A Fur Con■
''○ Special Guest Recording by SonicBlu
''● Special Guest Recording by Viktoria Foxfang
''■ Bonus Recordings

| Foxfang Studios
|-
|}

== Writing Credits ==
*''Caught In A Map'' co-written by Viktoria Foxfang (2006)
*''If Everyday Was A Fur Con'' (2006)
*''Leaving The Con'' (2005)
*''Won't Chow Down'' (2006)
*''Give All It's Pumping (to Inflate [[Oz Kangaroo]]'' (2008)

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
*Halfshell on [http://halfshell.livejournal.com/profile LiveJournal]
*Halfshell on [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfshelltheturtle/ Fur Affinity]
*Halfshell on [http://halfshell.deviantart.com/ deviantArt]
*Halfshell on [http://youtube.com/profile?user=Halfshell YouTube]
*Halfshell on [http://www.myspace.com/halfshellturtle MySpace]
*Halfshell on [http://gallery.sirkain.net/v/TheIN/INGallery/INhalfshell/ the InflationNation]

[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Fursuiters]]
[[Category:Musicians]]
[[Category:Ohio]]
[[Category:Kansas]]
[[Category:wolfdog characters]]
[[Category:turtle characters]]