Newbie Here

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:18 pm

Good evening everybody!

I’m Neon based in UK and only relatively recently have been made aware of love dolls but very quickly become fascinated with them!

This forum has already provided some great information so I thank you all

I haven’t purchased a doll yet but at the moment I’m thinking about the WM161 from thedollhouse and super exited to get into the hobby!

I hope in the near future I’ll be able to contribute to these forums.

Have a great day

haremlover · Post by **haremlover** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:57 pm

Hi!

And WELCOME!

Beware about getting any doll above 35kgs

Best wishes

Harem

gonestill77 · Post by **gonestill77** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:44 pm

Hello and welcome!
Weight is most important consideration. My first doll weighs 60 pounds and it took 2 weeks to get used to lifting/moving her. Be careful and good luck choosing.....

RGC_0767 · Post by **RGC_0767** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:02 pm

They are fascinating, aren't they?
Not too long ago, I was saying the same. Fascinating!!!

Many new owners have said they cannot get used to the smell at first. TPE is formidable, once you've given her a few sponge baths...
What smell??

If you are sensitive to smells that is something to consider. Silicone is a lot more "medical grade" less smell.

Heavy weights too. My lady weighs 60 pounds, not a lot ,but getting her out of the box from the floor was a surprise. Awkward...

2 important factors to consider at first.

We are always learning here

Welcome aboard!!

RainKing · Post by **RainKing** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:28 pm

Hey Everybody Be sure to:

Welcome to TDF!

I also have found great Info here and a lot of great Ideas.

Sorry, its Friday, I'm in a great mood!

philpw99 · Post by **philpw99** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:31 pm

Hi, Neon from UK, good to see ya post! Please, when it's time, give us a peek of your dream lady, and share the joy!

Post by **TJ_Foxx** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:45 pm

Hi Neon

Welcome! There is so much great information here about dolls! Have a look at our New Member welcome page.
https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... 31&t=69369

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:40 am

Wow, thank you all for welcoming me!

The only slight concern in my head is the weight(I have some more research to do before committing); I guess it’s something to get used to, a minor con next to a large list of pros at the moment.

When I take the leap I look forward to sharing her

JackieTreehorn · Post by **JackieTreehorn** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 2:38 am

Take your time and learn as much as you can. There's so much information on here that you really don't get anywhere else. There's so many different dolls out there, and don't forget to learn about care and maintenance as well as it may influence your decision. It's no fun to wait, but taking a few weeks to fill your head with knowledge will help you make the best choice.

Good Luck!

Stewie studmuffin · Post by **Stewie studmuffin** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 4:08 pm

Hello and welcome!

HotDiggityDoll · Post by **HotDiggityDoll** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:05 pm

Welcome!

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:06 am

JackieTreehorn wrote: It's no fun to wait, but taking a few weeks to fill your head with knowledge will help you make the best choice.

Oh, i completely agree, i'm not at the stage where I can afford two dolls so I will make sure the one I get is best and I am fully prepared for it.

The waiting time I am filling up with not just research but also inspiration from what others have done, particularly in regards to dressing them up. I already have some ideas I'm looking forward to trying

Tachyon39 · Post by **Tachyon39** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 10:59 am

RGC_0767 wrote:They are fascinating, aren't they?
Not too long ago, I was saying the same. Fascinating!!!

Many new owners have said they cannot get used to the smell at first. TPE is formidable, once you've given her a few sponge baths...
What smell?? If you are sensitive to smells that is something to consider. Silicone is a lot more "medical grade" less smell.

Heavy weights too. My lady weighs 60 pounds, not a lot ,but getting her out of the box from the floor was a surprise. Awkward...

2 important factors to consider at first.

We are always learning here

Welcome aboard!!

I'm in exactly the same position as the OP in terms of being at the research stage. Regarding the smell of TPE, I would guess that anything alcohol based i.e. perfumes etc won't be viable to override it so I was curious what, if anything people might counter the smell with? or is it something you just get used to/disappears after a while?

Also taken on board comments regarding weight, one of the things that surprised me when I first found out about these dolls was just how heavy they can be! I think the weight is ultimately a good thing as it adds a lot to the realism factor, just wouldn't be the same if they weighed significantly lighter I suspect.

Post by **Slew** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:14 am

Welcome to the forum.

Tachyon39 wrote:Regarding the smell of TPE, I would guess that anything alcohol based i.e. perfumes etc won't be viable to override it so I was curious what, if anything people might counter the smell with? or is it something you just get used to/disappears after a while?

Welcome Tachyon39. The TPE smell bothers some and not others, and it usually fades away within a short time. I use Burt's Bees Honey Dust baby powder, which is a cornstarch blend with fragrances and no talc.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BURTS-BEES-Bab ... Sw4A5Y0iSb