For a realistic doll, I am referring to the following criteria:
1) 160+cm
2) Realistic underbust measurement (~67-70cm). A common weight savings trick TPE dollmakers do is use a very small underbust to create a larger cup size. But these are unrealistic dimensions and make them difficult to fit in regular clothes. The IT166 looks like it has this problem.
2.5) Realistic hip/waist measurement. This is similar to #2 and is another weight saving trick.
3) Balanced torso-to-leg ratio. This is another common issue with TPE dollmakers where they use long legs and a short torso to reduce weight.
4) Good LHP
#1 and #2 are straightforward and can be determined by the specs. But #3 and #4 both require photos at the right angles with the right state of dress.
I think Irontech was originally a TPE maker so a lot of their silicone dolls have a lot of the weight savings tricks you see in TPE. The only IT silicone doll that I'm fairly certain matches these criteria for a realistic body is the IT168, but it's pretty heavy. Are there any other models?
- The 166 Minus specs look right for #2 but I'm not sure I trust the measurements as the numbers indicate it should be an E cup but the pictures don't look it. I'm also not sure on #3 and very unsure about #4 (LHP) from pictures.
- Is the 166 regular good on #3 and #4? It's definitely cheating on #2 (measurements indicate it's an E-cup and it looks like it, but the numbers are smaller than the 166 Minus) but might be worth considering if there are no other realistic options for IT silicone.