1. Standing Feet: bolts or no bolts? I understand the need for bolts, but really don't understand how standing feet without bolts work without damaging the silicone. Is the silicone hardened on the soles? I'd guess that protruding bolts would help with not only protecting the silicone, but keep the feet cleaner as well. Why would one go with standing feet/no bolts?
Can the bolts be adjusted for the depth of protrusion to keep the doll higher off of the ground?
2. Factory and Owner Photos: Like most newbies I suppose, I'd absolutely be crushed to find that a delivered doll that I paid $$$$ for didn't match the marketing photos and instead looked mannish, brutish, and downright nothing like I thought I'd be getting. How common is this these days? Are there manufacturers better in regards to WYSIWYG? It's so difficult to find unedited photos of dolls as received in one location.
3. Implanted Pubic Hair: Is it true that this won't last long since hair is quickly lost on softer bodies through doll use and cleaning?
4. Soft Silicone Butts and Breasts and Distortion: I'm starting to see the benefit of companionship with a doll and how cuddle time in bed could be just as pleasing as sex. I was looking to order a doll with a soft silicone butt, breasts, belly, and thighs, but have seen photos of how the material can flatten and deform if the doll is kept laying on its back for too long.
How long is too long? Overnight? A week?
Does the doll need to be hoisted out of bed each morning and hung up to avoid this?
Are there ways to counter/mitigate this flattening from occurring when the doll is laying down?
Likewise, how much of an issue is it for the sagging of larger breasts (say H or K cups) when the doll is standing or hanging? Is it best to keep a bra on the doll during these times?
Hi Splittie,
Welcome to the world of potential doll ownership.
1) Dolls that utilise standing feet without bolts have harder silicone soles (as you suggested), these harder soles are able to withstand the weight of dolls without needing the support of bolts.
Yes, you are correct, protruding bolts can help to keep a doll's feet clean.
Why would one go with standing feet/no bolts? Personal preference. If, for example, you had a foot fetish you'd want the feet of your doll to not have bolts coming out of them.
2) It's important to keep in mind when window shopping that these photos are taken by professional photographers with professional setups and lighting. That being said, most dolls produced nowadays (at least by official manufacturers) are very close to what is being advertised. You most likely will not be disappointed. Also, if you want factory photos you can request them.
3) Yes, implanted hair works best with hard silicone. If hair is implanted into the softer body silicone the hair is more likely to fall out. Essentially, hard silicone helps to hold the hair in place better. This is the reason why manufacturers do not offer implanted hair on soft silicone heads.
4) Overnight should be fine. A week is pushing it. With gel body parts you should aim to reduce compression over long periods of time. Depending on how big you're going (for example, cup size) and the hardness of the surface your doll will be situated on (beds can come hard as rocks too), the time varies on how often you should "flip" or "move" your doll. Hanging your doll is a great way to avoid compression issues, but not absolutely necessary.
Are there ways to counter/mitigate this flattening from occurring when the doll is laying down? Yes, you can support your doll's curves with a pillow, for example, to mitigate pressure. Also, don't place her on hard surfaces, i.e. don't lay her on your hard tiled floor.
With larger breasted dolls, I'd advise against gel breasts as the gel adds weight and creates unforeseen sagging. You'll be thoroughly disappointed when her tits aren't nice and perky but saggy like grandma's tits!
Hope these answers help
Statistics: Posted by SxDolled — Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:42 pm