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Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 3:55 pm
by Gothsnap
I haven't got to the point yet were I want to write down a final review.

My overall impression is very positive but I still have some honest remarks to make for future buyers.

When opening the box, it came immediately apparent how beautiful the doll is.
However, she is heavy, I dare to say more than the advertised 30-32kg. This is further complicated by the fact you are handling a delicate doll which you wish to protect at all cost. Lifting from the knees is advised. By bending the doll from the hips and knees in a 90° angle while her arm is supporting on your shoulder and neck, it is manageable. Carefully, with trimmed nails :wink: you can lift her. I was very nervous as the doll felt so fragile although being so heavy! In addition, I didn't want to stain or rupture the skin. So, I advise to take your time while unpacking.

Powder, don't forget to powder your doll before anything. It will make the job of keeping her clean much easier. She attracts a lot of dust just by standing or lying down. Don't be lazy here, it is worth the effort.

She is not a life sized doll but rather a scaled model. Although she fits in the clothes of my girlfriend which is all XS in size, the waist of the doll is just to narrow to make clothing fit. Sport Leggings for example, have a nice fit around the legs but leave a gap at the back. However, this can be adjusted with safety pins. Her torso is too narrow to make bras fit properly and her cup has the shape of an E cup but the size of an C cup. To create a natural cleavage, I use a sticky bra to bring the breasts closer. The joints are incredibly stiff. The only safe way to dress the doll is by removing the head and adjusting the joints while dressing the doll step wise. To prevent strain on both doll and clothes, the arms should be bend at both the elbow and the wrist. The whole process can take considerable time and effort.

The silicone smell does get annoying, even after a two showers. I used perfume, it does help a lot and even creates some atmosphere around the girl.

Touch. The stomach does feel like I am touching my girlfriend (she is quite sportive). Breasts and ass and legs do feel a tad hard.

The wigs were obviously poor quality. However, by being creative an acceptable result can be achieved. Aliexpress does offer many many alternatives for the future.

The head is wobbly, no matter how much you turn it around. Not an A+ system.

Sex. One word, Wonderful! When well lubed, it resembles pretty much the real thing. Anal was to narrow alas. I gave up :( . One down side, she doesn't move...at all.

A personal note. I wasn't immediately taken with the doll at first. She doesn't talk, she doesn't cook and she doesn't do the dishes. First days she was laying there in bed and I did not feel a connection at all. I was even creeped out the first days. When she was standing in the bedroom and she was caught in the corner of my eye I was startled over a dozen of times. However, slowly she is growing on me. When my girlfriend is off for work, I place the doll at my desk while working and I even begin to talk to her. Choosing her outfit is much fun and is enjoyed by my girlfriend as well.

Again, she is a beauty to behold. The details, the perfect proportions and although I may seem negative in the above section, these are merely remarks to take in consideration when buying the doll.
I for-see in the future that I will be able to bond more with the doll. I ordered some tailor made clothes to her precise measurements and soon I will order some nice wigs. The key is patience and for me to get used to a doll, my doll, my Bella.

Best,

D

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:05 pm
by Tybalt
She is funny!
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Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:13 pm
by Mondoon
Congratulations Dogwood, that's a great review.
One thing I noticed while reading it is that you may benefit from buying some cheap white cotton gloves which I have used for handling Hanna for nearly three years. The silicon smell should disappear quite quickly, Hanna has never had a strong smell but rather a very pleasant personal odour which I adore so you may actually come to like the faint odour. Some parts are a little firm but then it's silicone and it's not a bad thing for resilience and longevity.
Glad she's growing on you and I hope you all have a great time with her.
She looks really nice, love the hair colour. and that candid shot. She reminds me of another forum member Emma_P, have a look at her thread by Sofos.

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:21 pm
by nukeno
Dogwood wrote:A personal note. I wasn't immediately taken with the doll at first. She doesn't talk, she doesn't cook and she doesn't do the dishes. First days she was laying there in bed and I did not feel a connection at all. I was even creeped out the first days. When she was standing in the bedroom and she was caught in the corner of my eye I was startled over a dozen of times. However, slowly she is growing on me. When my girlfriend is off for work, I place the doll at my desk while working and I even begin to talk to her. Choosing her outfit is much fun and is enjoyed by my girlfriend as well.
Hi Dogwood,
first of all congratulations and welcome to TDF.
Excellent taste and choice!

Posing and dressing a doll differently every once in a while is essentially for keeping the sparks flying. Otherwise she blends right in with her surroundings.
I'm always amazed what my Nele does with me after I've bought her a new dress or shoes... ;)
I'm sure she will grow on you quickly. Especially if your girlfriend plays along, and you don't have to hide Bella or be shy about it, you will very soon discover your Bella has a will of her own but also soul and character. It comes naturally.

best wishes
nukeno

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:14 am
by Virgin_Doll
Congratulations on your purchase Dogwood
You have made a good choice
Much love and friendship wished your new love :wink:
I noticed that you have the moving eyes.
This is something I miss with my dolls

The head is wobbly, no matter how much you turn it around. Not an A+ system.
Here I must agree with you 100%, this is for me one of the things that bothers me great.
The other thing is the finger damage
:cry:

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:42 am
by Obin
A popular method that I use that prevents the head from wobbling and freely spinning is placing a couple of hose washers over the neck bolt. After placing the hose washers on, screw the head on just until some friction is felt. Since the neck attachment allows for adjustment, one can accommodate preferences by using whatever number of hose washers works. I've also heard of folks using paper tape and plumbers tape to help.

She's a gorgeous lady doll. It's fun to see that you've given her a very nice choice of attire.

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:01 pm
by jackbeenimble
Congrats! Like your little lady’s personality. :glou:

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:14 pm
by jlc767
Safe to assume based on pics that you didn't go with loose joints. Any reason in particular?

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:34 pm
by LaDollyVita
Mondoon wrote:She reminds me of another forum member Emma_P, have a look at her thread by Sofos.
I thought the same thing. Emma is a charmer, and so is Bella.
Dogwood wrote:The details, the perfect proportions and although I may seem negative in the above section, these are merely remarks to take in consideration when buying the doll.

I forsee in the future that I will be able to bond more with the doll. I ordered some tailor made clothes to her precise measurements and soon I will order some nice wigs. The key is patience and for me to get used to a doll, my doll, my Bella.
Dogwood, congrats and thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions. I am pleased to read that you have been open with your girlfriend about Bella, and that she is supportive. This is good!

Regarding size being a scaled woman, and not lifesize... I had the same reaction as you. I was disappointed at first until my doll grew on me and I realized there are some advantages too. It's great you ordered custom clothes. Being able to dress your girl in clothes that fit makes a nice positive experience. I'm looking forward to pictures from you when they arrive!

Best wishes to you and Bella!

:glou:

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:53 am
by Sofos
Oh another 156 :D

She is lovely indeed. I like the full outfit you got her in and yes getting well fitting clothes makes a huge difference. Also look for petite. For example ASOS petite size UK 2-4 fits very well :thumbs_up:

Enjoy your time with Bella :D :mrgreen:

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 3:03 am
by mi6c
Nice introduction and always good to get an honest first impression.
Very lucky to have a participating girlfriend as well.
Have a long and wonderful time together.
All the best.

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:08 pm
by MANABU
I must be the only one on this forum who doesnt mind the wobbly head syndrom

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:10 pm
by LaDollyVita
MANABU wrote:I must be the only one on this forum who doesnt mind the wobbly head syndrom
What do you like about it?

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:02 pm
by neesa333
Congrats, love her style and personality. She's a beauty.

Re: Sanhui 156, Guess I'll call her Bella

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 12:13 am
by MANABU
LaDollyVita wrote:
MANABU wrote:I must be the only one on this forum who doesnt mind the wobbly head syndrom
What do you like about it?

the truth is it hasnt bothered me enough to actually seek out masking tape or a quick fix. ive read about them in posts. I love to kiss my girl. and i love to touch her face and grasp the side of her face or the back of her head any way, which eventually moves or shifts her, when we are kissing. when im not touching her head and we shift for any reason, her head bobbles or doesnt. I take that as a que to switch it up. Also i can use the sweet spot of her "bobble" when kissing her to make it like she is doing half the work. all this stuff has nothing to do with her staying still. so for a photographers sake i would hate it. but for now i think its great because of the above reasons. i still wanna try no bobble just for variation.

am i missing something you guys know that is better?