Introducing (another) Sophie!

Jesphel · Post by **Jesphel** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:38 pm

I ordered a 163cm with Standing feet option, Head #056 with enhanced mouth option on 25 January and she arrived today!

The poor dear has endured quite a journey to get home. I hope she won't have nightmares.

She arrived in a big black package:

: Wrapped in black, without air holes!; 0001.JPG (3.44 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

Her packing had sustained some damage during transit, leaving a sizeable hole. UPS kindly wrapped her up in black sticky stuff.

: Suffered a soaking. Sellotape not so sticky now.; 0004.JPG (2.85 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

: Looks like she'd been stood in a puddle.; 0005.JPG (2.94 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

: All wrapped up.; 0006.JPG (2.39 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

The outer carton was damp and still wet in places, the inner carton mostly dry. Her lovely soft fluffy pink blanket was decidedly wet in places, so had to be hung up to dry.

That's enough about packaging.

Her hands survived intact:

: This hand's okay; 0006a.JPG (2.46 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

: And this one too; 0006b.JPG (2.34 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

As for her feet, however, they don't look so good:

: "My heel hurts!"; 0007.JPG (2.27 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

: "Ooooooooooowwwww!"; 0008.JPG (2.25 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

Unwrapped and ready to dazzle:

: My face is up here; 0009.JPG (2.5 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

I clearly need to work on my wig-alignment skills.

Accessories: TPE Glue, stain remover, TPE Test piece, handling gloves, simple outfit, second wig (#5), irrigator and lipstick (which I found later)

: Accessories; 0010.JPG (2.79 MiB) Viewed 2503 times

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Jesphel · Post by **Jesphel** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:40 pm

Meanwhile, Sophie had snuck off to the bathroom. I guess you need the lavatory after crossing your legs for two weeks!

: Do you mind?!; 0011.JPG (2.53 MiB) Viewed 2501 times

Finally, all dressed up in jumper dress, and sparkly trainers. She was quite insistent about making sure the shoes were in the photo.

SeniorDollLover · Post by **SeniorDollLover** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:52 pm

That packing job, not a way to treat a lady. She is a cutie, and has nice outfits. I hope you two enjoy your time together.

windave · Post by **windave** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:20 pm

Looks really cute. Surprised to see the foot issues.

govcheez · Post by **govcheez** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:46 pm

She is a hottie for sure! And perky too!! I am impressed with the detail in her hands, i didnt realize they looked so nice.

JunkGuy · Post by **JunkGuy** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:16 pm

Please check your doll for -any- discoloration. Another member had a doll delivered some months ago that had a wet box, and apparently there was motor oil in the puddle that had seeped through the box and into the doll's TPE, permanently ruining it.

Its already been requested many times that the boxes have more prominent "This Side Up" labels, but some "Do Not Get Wet" labels wouldn't hurt either.

Boobman · Post by **Boobman** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:56 pm

JunkGuy wrote:Please check your doll for -any- discoloration. Another member had a doll delivered some months ago that had a wet box, and apparently there was motor oil in the puddle that had seeped through the box and into the doll's TPE, permanently ruining it.

Its already been requested many times that the boxes have more prominent "This Side Up" labels, but some "Do Not Get Wet" labels wouldn't hurt either.

Sealing the carton in plastic would not hurt either, my doll did come in plastic wrap on all sides taped to the box when it was shipped, not after they used it as a floor sponge etc.

Boobman · Post by **Boobman** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:58 pm

Jesphel wrote:Meanwhile, Sophie had snuck off to the bathroom. I guess you need the lavatory after crossing your legs for two weeks!

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Finally, all dressed up in jumper dress, and sparkly trainers. She was quite insistent about making sure the shoes were in the photo.

She looks especially hot on the toilet, nice pic.

33ski · Post by **33ski** » Mon Mar 06, 2017 11:32 pm

Congrats Sophie is adorable!

Jesphel · Post by **Jesphel** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:14 pm

JunkGuy wrote:Please check your doll for -any- discoloration. Another member had a doll delivered some months ago that had a wet box, and apparently there was motor oil in the puddle that had seeped through the box and into the doll's TPE, permanently ruining it.

Its already been requested many times that the boxes have more prominent "This Side Up" labels, but some "Do Not Get Wet" labels wouldn't hurt either.

Youch, wouldn't like motor oil on my honey!

I'm pleased to report that her feet and "socks" were dry. I can't see any discolouration anywhere.

I think some "FRAGILE" and "HEAVY!!!" labels would also be beneficial.

Jesphel · Post by **Jesphel** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:19 pm

windave wrote:Looks really cute. Surprised to see the foot issues.

Thanks

She is surprisingly mesmerising close-up.

RLSD have contacted me regarding the feet. It does not appear to be difficult to rectify, but I know how useless I can be with anything even vaguely mechanical. So will have to ensure I have plenty of time to sort it out.