Introducing Ariel 167cm Thera - A 167cm 2016 Doll Review

INTJonny · Post by **INTJonny** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:36 am

Hey everyone,

my 167 DS doll finally arrived a few days ago, and let me tell you, the honeymoon was OUT OF THIS WORLD.
This is my second doll - my first was a 2015 160cm+ Kayla head. I was sold on the big booty of the 167cm and made a new purchase not even a year after getting my first doll. I didn't expect the same magnitude in terms of the honeymoon and just being outright amazed, since this is my second. But the quality has JUMPED big time in not even a year (more on this later). I felt like a sex-crazed teenager having sex for the first time again when she arrived.

First the specs (I'll submit Ariel to the matrix soon):
Year: 2016-May
Head: Thera - Blue Eyes -
Body: 167cm - Tight Joints - Pubic Hair - Nails no paint
Other: Custom painted larger nipples

If I had the choice, it would be Kayla head with 167 body, and Thera head with 160+ body, and certainly, I'll be pairing them this way at home, but since I got Kayla 160+ first and submitted her to the matrix, I'm keeping the Thera head with the 167 for these pictures.

QUALITY:
Guys....I have to say I am extremely impressed and satisfied with this doll. Again, it hasn't even been a year and there are significant improvements. I am sure I got the pre-soft silicone with my 160+ Kayla. This 167cm Thera is a lot softer. There are pros and cons, or more like PROS and 1 con. The softness is AMAZING. Her breasts are far better, and far closer to feeling like real breasts. Although I don't think it's that possible to the softness of real breasts and butts, just because at that kind of softness I would imagine you're just asking for dents in the silicone - one accident and it's over. This is the only con I can see. I noticed that my 160+ is a lot more robust and can take more of a beating - definitely more forgiving with mistakes. But since I've learned from my first doll noob mistakes, knock on wood, I haven't made any marks or tears or anything yet on my 167. Perhaps in future models, DS can combine the two somehow, in any of two ways. 1) Just outright adopt the harder silicone on areas like the thighs and calves and shins. A real girl's thighs at this kind of body build I think would have the hardness of my 160+, rather than an overly squishy thigh that has a higher chances of being damaged. Perhaps a better example is if you lie her down with her elbows supporting her (booty in the air!!) you can see her forearm flesh kind of hang out a little bit because of how soft she is. I prefer the harder consistency as with my 160+ in these areas. They're both more robust and more realistic.

Sorry, I just remembered a second con, but keep in mind these cons are like picking apart a 99 from a 100. I remember Harem mentioning at one point that the head and neck connection isn't as a good as before. I can confirm this. My 160+ with the second push still snaps on and stays in place easily. The new 167cm still does that, but it's not as tight, to the point it can't really hold it's own structure the moment you move the doll.

Besides the softness, others I can think of are variability in the tightness of joints. First of all, I recommend tight joints even though I've never experienced loose joints. I think loose joints are safer, but you just have to get good at understanding the range of movements permitted by these dolls at a tight joint, and there's so much more fun to be had with posing, and maintaining certain sex positions. One awesome thing is that the knee joint is very tight going forwards and backwards, but the very loose going sideways. This is FANTASTIC with making movements a lot easier with sex positions, particularly changing sex positions! Another benefit is a looser back joint. With my 160+ this joint is soooooo tight that it's a pain to arch her back. I have to flip her over, sit on her butt, and then grab her neck and pull back.

THERA FACE:
She is sooooo cute. Such a sweet heart look. She's got this curious look. My gosh I wish DS could make this face with oral function. At any rate, the blue eyes are mesmerizing. I know I posted in the top 5 DS faces, favoring Yolanda more, but I've changed my mind since then. Thera is soooo pretty, she's got this look that will give you an instant smile. Kissing......is an absolute joy, and DIFFERENT than Kayla! Thera has thicker and a juicier upper lip than Kayla. I prefer Kayla more just from how the lips fit and feel, but Thera is a different experience, and a fantastic one!

BREASTS:
I haven't measured but they seem to be very similar in terms of cup size vs the 160+. But obviously the band is larger for the 167. I would still have to agree to some of the posts on this forum complaining about non-realistic shoulder widths, or more like a lack of lat / back muscles. I just agree but I don't mind this. To me, this is more elegant in a way. I had an ex-gf with proportions in the upper back like this, so it's not too far off. The nipples are AMAZING. There are very different from my 160+'s which have faded over time. It seems the 167's nipples are a bit more durable, but time will tell. I've never been into nipple sucking/play with the 160+ but with the 167.....its crazily addicting. The softness is amazing too as I mentioned, far softer than my 160+. You can tell in one of the pictures that this is a slight slight sag when she's on her back, the kind of sag you want to expect like in a real girl's, except it's not nearly to that extent. Again with the one con though, because they're sooooo soft, I'm scared to move her around too much.

VAGINAL INSERT:
ok guys.....the sex. The sex is ridiculous. The 167's vagina is a virgin tight very clean and crisp lips. It's a clear upgrade vs the 160+ from last year, and I'm very impressed with DS's improvements here. With the harder insert last year, there was no functional sex if the legs were too closed (it just....hurts). If you hold up the new insert or at least inserts here for the 167 on one finger (they are different between body sizes) it's so soft that it limps or bends over on both sides of the finger. And guys....not only is it soft as hell and ribbed inside, it is TIGHT. Man.....the first experience was out of this world. I'm not a "big" one at all, and it's so tight it's actually challenging to get in, but once you're in, it's heaven. The aesthetics is much better too, you can see in the pictures. Although, I'm really picky with this, and really wish DS could make permanent vaginas. Because of this, I am very curious on any posts or comments on experiences with the new DS minis. Can they spread legs wide open without tearing anything? How does it feel? Oh and I forgot, the opening is reinforced with some mesh, which is great to prevent tearing. My 160+ has tears with the opening.

I LOVE the looks of the pubic hair. But if I could change my mind I'd like it shaved. This is because it's a patch of fur on kind of a plastic pad that is glued onto the silicone. Because on this kind of pad, it's a little hard, or not soft, and gets in the way during sex. I'm also afraid when spreading her legs too far because it kind of looks like the silicone keeps spreading right around the outskirts of the pubes pad. Very minor though.

BOOTY - ASS - BUM - BUTT:
the moment many of us have been waiting for. This is the ONLY reason I decided to buy this doll not even a year after my first one. When this body got released, I went nuts. And let me tell you.....if you're an ass-man like me....you will LOVE this doll. I dropped to my knees when I unboxed her. I just couldn't believe it. Since I'm an ass-man, I have a lot to say, and I've taken a lot of pictures kind of the point that I wanted to see from others when I was deciding whether or not to buy this beautiful doll. Some of you might have seen my long post on this doll's bum in a recent thread, commenting on its whopping 95cm measurement and how it compares to a list of porn stars and other well known booties. This is NO joke boys. I have taken this measurement and compared to world-class famous booties in that other thread, and it's mesmerizing in person. I love it! She is a BIIIG girl.....I am an amateur but a very dedicated bodybuilder on my spare time (probably why I love booties) so I'm quite thick in the hips and the quads, but beside this girl, I might be dwarfed by her BUTT, in fear that the 167 would be the same. Guys and fellow gym-goers, this is that bombshell that's too good for everyone at the gym, sporting that hat and ears always plugged with expensive noise cancelling headphone, and always dedicated, hogging the squat rack everyday working on her worldclass butt, warming up with your 1-rep max! When she's lying on her stomach obviously her butt will be at its meatiest. My goodness........the crevice goes on and on and on. Seriously, you can try opening her bum crack with one hand, and you won't be able to. This task needs two hands. Did I mention the softness? FINALLY!!!! I was afraid of this purchase, because my 160+ has such a hard bum. The softness is ALMOST like a real girls, and ALMOST good enough to sleep on. ALMOST. Celine and I enjoy slapping Ariel's big booty. (I have never slapped the 160+'s bum). Again, I'm repeating myself here, but I was amazing in person to the point that I felt it seemed nothing like the pictures show. You have to see it in person in full 3D force. It is MASSIVE, in a good way. OMG, I know I'm detailed here, but this is my honest deep review. I am extremely happy with this doll. I got more than I expected. Worth every penny spent.

One more thing on the sex. Since she is a bit more flexible here with leg spread, and the reinforced vagina opening, as well as conveniently loose knee joints (going sideways), and of course the softer breasts, it is SENSATIONAL having her on top. I could make a post on more details of getting into this position if anyone wants, but it's not hard. Up close and personal. I might like this more than missionary.

Oh and as a measure of comparison, now that I've gone over breasts and booty, both these girls take an XS for shirt size, but the 160 takes kinda of between XS and S for pants, while the 167 takes an M. I've only fitted on yoga pants so far, so it's stretchy. I imagine real girls with this kind of booty probably have as much difficulty as I do shopping for the right fit just from having proportions that are quite outside the average.

Sorry, no extra comments on the buying experience with John and DS. Most of us know how awesome their service is. Like usual, John was always extremely polite and quick with emails. He forgot the extra 160+ inserts that I requested (still actually not sure if they are softer than last years), but that's it. It's always a pleasure with DS.

After all that I feel like I missed a few things.
Enjoy the pictures! There will be plenty more to come. I have some other matching sets for Celine and Ariel.
I love my two babes.

INTJonny · Post by **INTJonny** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:59 am

Next set of photos

zodiac · Post by **zodiac** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:35 am

Damn...that ass

Xephyr · Post by **Xephyr** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:41 am

Nice ASS.

Chronos · Post by **Chronos** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 4:09 am

Nice review and photos. I'm pretty sure they changed to the super soft silicone on Jan 1 2015, did you order your 160 before that? Either it's a pre-2015 or they made the silicone even softer since. I'd get this one if it was curvier, smaller and lighter but perhaps you'll change my mind when you post more pics, very few naked photos of this one so far anyway great review

I like her butt too but, in that last photo the "diamond in the rough" is just too small and hidden I wish they wouldn't hide the privates like that. Something I hope they change in the future.

AGL · Post by **AGL** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:46 am

Wow, she's a real beauty & that ass is exquisite!

Really nice review as well - congrats & good luck with her!

Sate · Post by **Sate** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:39 am

Great review man.

I'm not that into big butts, though those thighs are incredible and the way the insert looks is a fine improvement over DS's previous stuff.

- Sate

Jimbofod · Post by **Jimbofod** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:33 pm

Thanks for the review and photos, INTJonny. I have chosen TPE for my doll (ordered and waiting) based on the softness and feel I think I would want. Many silicone dolls still look better in many ways, at least in body details (and your new sweetie is a good example of that), but I didn't want the stiffness of silicone as I understood it. I also got a sample from MechaDoll to be sure, and it confirmed my impressions. However, if what you say is true, I will definitely be keeping an eye on DS and other silicone doll makers to see how the evolution of silicone softness proceeds. If they can achieve a similar softness to TPE (as you say, perhaps mainly in the right places) but maintain the other advantages, it could become very tempting.

rubyfan · Post by **rubyfan** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:53 pm

Many thanks for the review and congratulations! Hopefully I'll be as happy with my 167 when she arrives as you are with yours. Really glad to hear about the increased softness, as silicone can almost never be soft enough for my tastes. That body, of course, is to die for.

The most important physical aspect of a doll to me is her legs, and the 167 has the nicest stems around.

Also, I know you're a gym rat, but how is her weight in comparison to the 160?

INTJonny · Post by **INTJonny** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:22 pm

I like her butt too but, in that last photo the "diamond in the rough" is just too small and hidden I wish they wouldn't hide the privates like that.

I know what you mean here. I would this just happened to be the avenue that DS went down for this new body. I mean, if anyone is familiar enough with these pornstars, if Alexis Texas or Remy Lacroix held the same pose with legs closed, the diamond would vanish completely. Her butt's not quite that bit measurement-wise but she is among the ranks of Melisa Mendiny and Jen Selter. It's quite a matter of taste for the size and bulk. But you can certainly have more freedom with the posing and more open legs. Maybe I'll post one like this soon. There isn't a wide range though, I should warn - there still is that problem of if you open the legs too wide, you can see gaps between the insert and the opening. This is why I want DS to make permanent vagina options without ripping the vagina. Then open or closed legs would purely be "spreading". If they do this in the future, I'd make a new purchase.

If they can achieve a similar softness to TPE (as you say, perhaps mainly in the right places) but maintain the other advantages, it could become very tempting.

I guess a video here could help, but I really doubt it, as they never helped me. Really would have to feel the softness in person for a direct comparison unfortunately. But hopefully some of the pictures helped a bit. Her breasts don't quite hang by any means, but they are FAR FAR softer than my last year's 160+. You know what, I'll post pictures later. One thing I noticed is that you can completely squish the 167's breast together (in a good way) where as the 160+ its a bit too hard and retains too much of the original shape no matter how you squeeze or fondle.

Also, I know you're a gym rat, but how is her weight in comparison to the 160?

Great question! Sorry I wanted to touch on this during the review but forgot to.
The weight is definitely a problem for most people. I can see this. I had a very hard time getting her out of the box. This is because of the awkward angle...kind of like straight leg dead lifting 100 lbs (i dunno how heavy she is) without warming up. I could have rolled her out, but I didn't becuase I remember having no problem getting the 160+ out of the box in the same way.
On this point, I like the 160+ more, since I have enough core and upper body strength to move her around quite freely during sex. The case isn't so true with the 167. Depending on what I want to do, I have to completely reset and do some serious lifting. So definitely something to think about for the people more into the photography. My Sweetibabe is pretty much going to stay in bed most the time. Maybe one other thing, she is so heavy to the point that when she's on top, and with the softer insert now, it's is HEAVEN. BUT, if you're having one of those nights where you're lasting for a while, it gets TIRING....because that big booty does NOT move. It just sits right on you. Sex with her on top is a good ab workout. Last thing, and perhaps the thing that bothers me the most. I have enough upper body strength to lift and shift my 160+ while lying down on my side. I can't do this with the 167. She's pretty much glued to the bed sheets, and I move the bed sheet with her. I actually need to get up and lift her, if I want to make a move that isn't simply roller her over.

Post by **brigittes hubbie** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 3:31 pm

Hi INTJonny, great review. And thank you for submitting your lady to the Matrix.

Chris

rubyfan · Post by **rubyfan** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 4:15 pm

INTJonny wrote:
Also, I know you're a gym rat, but how is her weight in comparison to the 160?
Great question! Sorry I wanted to touch on this during the review but forgot to.
The weight is definitely a problem for most people. I can see this. I had a very hard time getting her out of the box. This is because of the awkward angle...kind of like straight leg dead lifting 100 lbs (i dunno how heavy she is) without warming up. I could have rolled her out, but I didn't becuase I remember having no problem getting the 160+ out of the box in the same way.
On this point, I like the 160+ more, since I have enough core and upper body strength to move her around quite freely during sex. The case isn't so true with the 167. Depending on what I want to do, I have to completely reset and do some serious lifting. So definitely something to think about for the people more into the photography. My Sweetibabe is pretty much going to stay in bed most the time. Maybe one other thing, she is so heavy to the point that when she's on top, and with the softer insert now, it's is HEAVEN. BUT, if you're having one of those nights where you're lasting for a while, it gets TIRING....because that big booty does NOT move. It just sits right on you. Sex with her on top is a good ab workout. Last thing, and perhaps the thing that bothers me the most. I have enough upper body strength to lift and shift my 160+ while lying down on my side. I can't do this with the 167. She's pretty much glued to the bed sheets, and I move the bed sheet with her. I actually need to get up and lift her, if I want to make a move that isn't simply roller her over.

Yep, yep, as expected. I'm braced for it. I've had a 100+ pound doll before and know what it's like. She'll be spending most of her time in bed for me as well, for sure. I may in fact do the roll-out-of-the-box trick, because dead-lifting that kind of weight while leaning over a box is a recipe for injury. I'll make sure she rolls out onto a soft surface.

INTJonny · Post by **INTJonny** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:41 pm

oh something else I forgot to mention, I remember a previous review of the 167 mentioned the deepness of the butt love hole. And I have no freakin idea why DS would make it some 4 inches deep or something ridiculous like that. The big attraction for the 167 is the booty, but you can never get that penetration.

haremlover · Post by **haremlover** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:06 pm

Oh!

This is TORTURE

You have me DROOLING! I don't know for how long I can hold out . . .

Best wishes

Harem

von_Shredhead · Post by **von_Shredhead** » Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:07 pm

Great review and write up INTJonny! I love your enthusiasm about Ariel ... that is a great sign of a fully satisfied doll owner! I too am an assman, but cannot work with the weight required to make an assman's doll. I will live vicariously through you and Ariel ... HA HA HA!!!

Ariel is wonderful! Great choice of Thera for this body ... she is my favorite head of the larger headed dolls. I wish DS would make a Thera head for the DS145's. Anyway, thanks for the wonderful write up and thanks for sharing!

Cheers!
Von