Dollstudio wrote:Diaval wrote:I am also indifferent on the standing option. I see holes in the bottom of the feet for that option. What do yo do with those?
The standing skeleton option by Z-Onedoll means that there are three screws in the soles of the feet. It allows the doll to stand on her own feet respectively these screws. The standing skeleton is intended for short-term standing - hours or maybe a few days. However, my ZO-160/B is standing for about a year. Though, this is
not recommended.
I kind of prefer the hanging method myself for storage, generally by removing the head and using the neck joint itself as that does seem the strongest part to suspend the doll. I got the whole idea of the standing option wrong. When I saw the three screw holes on the bottom of the feet, I thought you had to bolt the doll down to something like a wooden plate so it could free stand. Goes to show you how naive that thinking is being such a noob! Given how the closet is designed (my location for storage)...hanging does seem best. Sitting isn't possible and unless the doll is very short, laying down isn't possible either.
The standing skeleton comes with a couple of disadvantages; it costs a bit more, the soles of the feet are not really pretty anymore, and showering in the bathtub gets more complicated as water can enter the inside of the doll through these holes.
Oooooo, yeah, that is a good point. In my basement I have a nice bathroom with separated tub and shower stall. Because of the shower stall, the whole tub area is open I had already thought of some nice evenings in that tub with my little lady. Thank you for bringing that point out. I guess for standing I am just going to have to 3 point pose the doll... meaning her hand has to be holding on to something for stability. More than likely the closet door frame or the credenza that is in the room.
Doll Sweet does no offer a standing skeleton option. Making these dolls requires more effort, but the soles of the feet remain flawless
Sandro
Well, once again thank you for the information. I have narrowed it down already quite a bit to either Doll Sweet, Z-Onedoll, and 6YE. Out of the three...in terms of the body, the ZO-160 b-cup became my favorite as the body dimensions seem the most real to me. Simply the best body for my tastes and also they have a face I fell for. The weight is my biggest obstacle here. Z-onedoll has a body and face I like and it is lightweight. The body isn't as nice as the ZO doll, but it is still attractive. But unfortunately the price isn't attractive. Finally there is the TPE doll from 6YE, nice skeleton, light weight, VERY beautiful and is very shapely. However, more care is involved and the doll is very short at 4'11". It is going to be a tough one. I can probably say right now that Doll Sweet is going to be edged out. At nearly $1000 more than I want to spend, if something happened because of a lack of experience, I will be kicking myself in the rear. More than likely my choice is going to be with 6YE or ZO.
Thank you again, you have been much helpful.
Diaval