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Kimber Doll's body measurements I took differ from website

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Hello Everyone. First time poster and doll owner here. I'm really enjoying my Kimber Doll, and I may elaborate on my experience so far later on.

But first I feel the need to inquire about the body measurements I took (bust, waist, hips) differing significantly from what is stated on the official Kimber Doll website, as it can throw off clothing buying. In short, the measurements I took were significantly larger than those stated on the website, and I am wondering why. Did Kimber Doll make their dolls bigger at some point without updating the measurements listed on the website?

Here's the advertised measurements on the website (https://kimberdoll.com/products/kimber-doll#more):
Bust - 76cm / 30"
Lower Bust - 55cm / 21"
Waist - 50cm / 19"
Hips - 63cm / 25"

And here is the measurements I took on my doll this weekend:
Bust - 82.6cm / 32.5" -- (6.6cm / 2.5" larger than advertised)
Lower Bust - 63.5cm / 25.0" -- (8.5cm / 4" larger than advertised)
Waist - 58.4cm / 23.0" -- (8.4cm / 4" larger larger than advertised)
Hips - 80.0cm / 31.5" -- (17cm / 6.5" larger than advertised)
*Measurements taken in inches, and converted to cm using Google

I took pictures of these measurements and I would like to post them here, but it seems I don't have the option to add attachments (I guess since I'm new here and this is my first post). Let me know if there's a way around this.

I must say though that I actually prefer the actual measurements/dimensions that I took than the ones advertised on the website, as the ones stated on the website would probably look less realistic and would be damn near impossible to buy fitting clothing for.


Now... here's another strange wrinkle that I find really baffling...

The measurements I took recently were all like 0.5-1 inch smaller than the measurements I took after I first got my doll 2 months ago (early April 2021). Why is this!? I don't think I changed the way I measured her with regards to tape placement and snugness, but I can't be super-sure of myself (I took pictures of my recent measurements, but unfortunately did not take pictures of my initial measurements 2 months ago). Does the TPE skin shrink or compress from wearing tight clothing, lying on the bed, or with time? Or did I just measure less consistently than I thought? It's messing with my head a bit.

For reference, here's the initial measurements I took (but didn't get pictures of):
Bust - 83.8cm / 33.0" -- (1.27cm / 0.5" larger than now)
Lower Bust - 66.0cm / 26.0" -- (2.54cm / 1" larger than now)
Waist - 59.7cm / 23.5" -- (1.27cm / 0.5" larger than now)
Hips - 82.6cm / 32.5" -- (2.54 cm / 1" larger than now)

Anyways, I would like to know what measurements you all are getting on your Kimber Dolls (and when you purchased yours), and if you get shrinking measurements over time. Or maybe the official Kimber Doll account here can provide some insight here?

I might make an attempt at writing up a Kimber Doll clothing fitting guide (since I have bought a fair amount of clothes for her now), but first I would like to verify everyone else's Kimber Doll body measurements are actually roughly the same as mine or not before I do that.

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Hi packout,

Thank you for your support.

To confirm, there has been no modifications to our Kimber Doll's design, shape or size in several years. The dimensions listed in our advertising are correct. What you see is what you get. :thumbs_up:

All measurements are taken accurately and checked regularly.

Please feel free to get in touch with our team directly for any further advice on clothing purchases.

All the best.

Cheers,
Fletcher

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If you don't measure the same positions on the doll that Team Kimberdoll measure, then there will be a discrepancy :)

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I took my measurements with the doll lying flat on her back. Once I overcome my newbie status (I think I need 5 approved posts) I could post the pictures. I'm not sure how Team Kimber Doll measures them that causes such a discrepancy.

I'm not trying to pick a fight with Team Kimberdoll or anything, but I've personally been much better served buying clothing using my own measurements than the ones that Team Kimberdoll officially states (good luck finding adult clothing made for a 19" waist and 25" hips, much less fitting it).

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Re: Kimber Doll's body measurements I took differ from websi

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I don't know how *any* manufacturer measures their dolls. I think they should all be made to publish what they measured from where to where.

Kimber's leg length of 85cm - when she's standing - goes from the floor to a point 9cm above her pussy. Why there? Vag to floor is 76cm. Inside leg is a bit less, because this is measured for trousers, to the ankle. For shoulder width (35cm published) I got 37cm measuring her lying down at the maximum. MTV is 63cm which you can't deduce from any of the published measurements.

Measuring her lying down might lead to higher measurements because you haven't got as much gravity pulling the material down. So boobs and hips might appear smaller vertical than horizontal. It's possible mfrs measure them while they're hanging from a hook. Or perhaps it comes from the mould dimensions.

From direct personal experience ZL, Ex-Lite and WM all have similar problems. I can't relate the published measurements to anything I measure myself. So this is not a problem exclusive to Kimber, or intended as a criticism in any way. I'm sure those measurements were accurate at the time of measurement and meant something to someone. Just not me.

Clothing for dolls is always tricky. But then clothing for actual women is also tricky; they always need to try stuff on to see if it fits. The published sizes are only a guideline. And apparently some places (M&S allegedly) publish sizes as two out, to make their customers feel better (hey, it fits! and it's a small! I'm not as fat as I thought!!!).

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GotDolls wrote:I don't know how *any* manufacturer measures their dolls. I think they should all be made to publish what they measured from where to where.

From direct personal experience ZL, Ex-Lite and WM all have similar problems. I can't relate the published measurements to anything I measure myself. So this is not a problem exclusive to Kimber, or intended as a criticism in any way. I'm sure those measurements were accurate at the time of measurement and meant something to someone. Just not me.
This is good context information for me to keep in mind if I make a future doll purchase. Thanks.

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Now that it looks like I have the ability to post attachments, I'll attach pictures of the measurements I took here.

The measurements are taken using a tape measure with the doll lying flat on her back on a bed.

Bust - 32.5 inches / 82.6 cm
Lower Bust (underbust / band size) - 25.0 inches / 63.5 cm
Waist - 23.0 inches / 58.4 cm
Hips - 31.5 inches / 80.0 cm

Note that if the tape measure were to be slightly pulled to a "comfortably snug" level, it would subtract maybe 0.5 inches to the measurements shown.

By pulling the tape as tight as you possibly can (in a strangling manner), you could potentially subtract anywhere from 1-3 inches possibly (not exactly sure yet, as I didn't thoroughly test this) - but clothing industries don't measure like this in general.
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Hips - 31.5 inches / 80.0 cm.  Measured around the fullest part of the hips/butt.  She is wearing very thin stretchy underwear here, which may add an almost negligible amount to the measurement.
Hips - 31.5 inches / 80.0 cm. Measured around the fullest part of the hips/butt. She is wearing very thin stretchy underwear here, which may add an almost negligible amount to the measurement.
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Waist - 23.0 inches / 58.4 cm.  Measured around the narrowest part of the waist.
Waist - 23.0 inches / 58.4 cm. Measured around the narrowest part of the waist.
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Lower Bust (underbust / band size) - 25.0 inches / 63.5 cm.  Measured around the body just underneath the bust.
Lower Bust (underbust / band size) - 25.0 inches / 63.5 cm. Measured around the body just underneath the bust.
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Bust - 32.5 inches / 82.6 cm.  Measured around the fullest part of the bust/breasts.  She is wearing a thin lightly padded bralette here, which I think might add 0.5 inches at most to the measurement.
Bust - 32.5 inches / 82.6 cm. Measured around the fullest part of the bust/breasts. She is wearing a thin lightly padded bralette here, which I think might add 0.5 inches at most to the measurement.
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seagull wrote:If you don't measure the same positions on the doll that Team Kimberdoll measure, then there will be a discrepancy :)


Exactly, I highlighted this point, when I did my initial review!

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Re: Kimber Doll's body measurements I took differ from website

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Thanks for posting these measurements! I've been looking at getting a Kimber but the listed hip size of 25" is absurdly small.
I've also seen some posts about how the deluxe version has slightly larger dimension than the standard one but I've not seen anyone post actual measurements for it.

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