New material, new models at Zelex! A major innovation?

4891d · Post by **4891d** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 am

I have just seen the new Zelex range on a seller's website, with a new material whose trade name is SLE.

The composition is not indicated (I suppose it is an industrial secret) but according to Zelex the material combines the advantages of silicone (high level of detail, attested by photos) and those of TPE (softness and elasticity - the softness being also attested by photos). Perhaps enough to reconcile the factions which clash over the comparative merits and flaws of the two materials?

Zelex makes a big launch, with three different bodies at once and many heads.

Here's some exciting news.

Some videos to show the elasticity and bounce will be welcome.

peachplumpear · Post by **peachplumpear** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:28 am

The new 172 body is lovely. I wonder if it is another from-life scan?

Space1invader · Post by **Space1invader** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:03 am

Its looking like Zelex have the best material on the market, but the dolls dont have weight reduction yet. Details are really looking awsome! Detalis are great. For me the best is 164G body model. What is important this material should have resistance to sunlight!

peachplumpear · Post by **peachplumpear** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:15 am

I totally agree, the weight is a problem. I would love to see these dolls at TAYU-like weights, personally.

4891d · Post by **4891d** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:48 am

Space1invader wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:03 am ... Details are really looking awsome! Detalis are great. For me the best is 164G body model. ...

The 164 G is also my favorite, especially with the ZXE204-1 head.

I wonder if these bodies will be compatible with the silicone heads that already exist at Zelex.

Zlamvam · Post by **Zlamvam** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:50 am

All well and good I guess, but what about the Skeleton? Is that stronger, better, improved, longer-lasting etc..??

lexico · Post by **lexico** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:27 pm

Hey Everyone,

This is interesting... I'm researching dolls now, looking for the latest "hyper-realistic" possibilities. Sounds like this SLE line from Zelex is promising.

I see some promotional details here and there, but can't seem to find web pages with actual SLE dolls. Can anyone share a specific link?

Thanks!

bbc3 · Post by **bbc3** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:45 pm

I do see new models op is referring to and they do look amazing. Zelex has never had a problem making beautiful and enticing heads. They've been getting a lot of disappointing reviews lately so it will be interesting to see if this alleged new silicone blend helps restore faith in the brand.

peachplumpear · Post by **peachplumpear** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:45 pm

MyRobotDoll has them up!

bbc3 · Post by **bbc3** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:58 pm

here's a few example photos since idk about links and such. Again, as much as I've been seeing one too many threads about Zelex problems/issues, they do make some really great looking Western Style heads, possibly the best of them IMO.

172cm Ecup

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172cm Ecup

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166cm Kcup

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Post by **KKFun** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:01 pm

Very exciting

Space1invader · Post by **Space1invader** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:20 pm

I am wondering about the hardness of the face. Some manufacturers are offering great soft body but the hardness of the face is to high. Face is very preaty, have lot of details but when you are touching the face its like the stone. Zelex have also two options of faces- normal (medium high hardness-for me too hard) and soft (medium hardness- for me ok). I am thinking about the hardness of the faces in that new SLA material. Maybe faces are made not from SLA.

lexico · Post by **lexico** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:26 pm

Hey Again,

By complete coincidence, I got an email from Rosemary Doll about 20 minutes ago highlighting the new SLE series:
https://www.rosemarydoll.com/zelexs-new ... ll-market/

I'd be very interested in learning more about this series -- softness in various places, better LHP photos, closeups of skin details, options, etc.

Justinpassinthru · Post by **Justinpassinthru** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:43 pm

Apparently, this series is not customizable and is exclusively In-Stock only.

bbc3 · Post by **bbc3** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:44 pm

I also received the email. I was a bit surprised that these are being sold as an "In Stock" only item.

"The Zelex SLE Collection products will be offered exclusively as in-stock items. Initially, these products will be shipped directly from a domestic factory, with plans to subsequently distribute them to overseas warehouses in the United States to expedite doll delivery for customers."

While they're not customizable, they do seem to offer almost all the most popular upgrades like soft bust/butt, hard hands/articulated fingers, hyper real body paint, ROS/soft head, standing feet (but no hard feet). Unfortunately, these are all fixed vag if that was a concern for anyone.

The weight on these are between 36-39kg depending on height/bust.

Zelex going for the value proposition and speed of delivery I think?