My first doll arrived a few days ago, and I wish to share my wonderful experience (and photos) so far!
I hope for this to be a ‘master thread’ of all my future content, where I post photoshoots (as well as my other projects/crafts involving my new Zelex beauty)
I ordered from ‘Cloud Climax’ and their customer service was superb. The support assistant was particularly knowledgeable about dolls (I expected that he had a personal interest) and was refreshingly genuine during our interactions.
I did not receive factory images (I assume because the SLE range are preconfigured and stored in bulk) but I did receive warehouse pictures (let me know if you want to see those pics, and I will post them)
THE UNBOXING
The box was heavy as expected (this doll itself weighs 37kg), and the box dimensions are 156[L] x 33[H] x 47[D] cm. The packaging was very discreet.
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Very cozy! She’s all wrapped up nicely with a soft blanket and fleece lining. There are plenty of Styrofoam blocks reinforcing the doll, and a thick plastic plate at the top to protect her neck.
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There’s immediate instructions for removing the doll safely from the box, as well as a smaller box of goodies. Unfortunately, a ‘electric orifice warming’ device was mentioned in the guidebook, but was missing from the contents (but I wasn’t too bothered about this).
A basic string-tied white bikini was provided, but I was not impressed with its quality (scratchy, thin material).
This was also not a problem for me, as I couldn't help but purchase many different clothing items prior to her arrival (I'm not advocating for anyone to do this unless you are confident of the dolls measurements)
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The face has a custom (and hilarious) Styrofoam cover, to protect the eyes and nose. It reminded me of the [Prisoner Iron Mask] from Elden Ring... Pulling this off revealed an eerily beautiful sight.
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I’m not exaggerating to say that seeing her face in person was surreal, as the sculpt is spectacular to see in person… Photos don’t quite capture the craftsmanship, and it was initially an unusual feeling to see her hyper-realistic eyes staring back at me. The skin of her face is squishy (yet realistically firm). Tugging on her ears, nose and lips is satisfying. I worried her face would be too firm, but the skin is perfect.
Her teeth/gums are also silicone, spongy but not too hard, and casted with a glossy mould release (allowing for a nice ‘wet look’ to the teeth and gums) Both upper and lower teeth are removable separately.
Eyebrows are painted on and look great, and the eyelashes are firmly attached to the head (she has accidentally rolled onto her face a few times already on the bed, and no damage has occurred)
The mechanics of the eyes are very cool. You can press on them with a ‘spring’ action to allow rotation of the eye, and release to hold that gaze.
She also has a 3D corneal ‘bump’ for realism, so the eye isn’t just a simple sphere.
I neglected to take pictures of her still in the box (I suppose the fairness of her alluring head distracted me...) But I followed the provided instructions to pose her limbs safely before lifting her onto the bed.
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I had been casually weight-lifting during the weeks prior, and I’m glad I did so! I’m a reasonably small/weak guy (5’5 feet inches) and getting her out of the box was (expectedly) quite a feat.
For anyone else looking to purchase a Zelex SLE doll (or any heavy doll), please listen carefully to the other (much more experienced than I) members on this forum when they tell you that ‘Doll Weight’ is the first consideration when purchasing a doll. I can easily see how the weight of a Zelex SLE doll can be a deal-breaker and ruin someone's experience of love dolls.
This weight is definitely not something you can throw around passionately on the bed during sex… It’s quite an effort to repose her, even if you just want to flip her on her back.
For me personally, I purchased the doll primarily as a means to express my creative desires to dress her, (and generally appreciate her beauty/presence). Whereas sexual intimacy was my secondary concern (but still obviously a major contributing factor to the purchase ^_^’)
I am quite a submissive lover in general, so I actually enjoy the feeling of her weight, and do not mind taking the time/effort required for an enjoyable experience with her. Already after a few days, I am becoming more efficient in posing her and learning how to control her weight.
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The breasts look and feel amazing… They are very soft and jiggly due to the gel layer, and have crazy painted details like blue veins etc…
Her genitals look incredible, with her vaginal internals having a bumpy texture, and her rectum having a spiraled ribbed texture. Neither of the textures feel ‘cheap/half-assed’, both are a great cast.
She unexpectedly has a significant ‘fupa’ (fat deposit above the pussy), which I personally love (fun to squish) but may not be to everyone's taste. (I’ll try get a picture of this during a future photoshoot)
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After feeling the breasts, her ass feels firmer than I anticipated… They do indeed have the same ‘gel layer’ underneath the skin, but it’s my opinion that (although lovely) the ass would have been better if made to be softer.
The front of her thighs also have a nice softness to them (making for a nice ‘lap pillow’)
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The hands initially appear great, continuing the trend of intricately painted details. I noticed some parts of her body are ‘glossier’ than others, which I’m not sure are intended but it’s a minimal issue (especially when she’s freshly powdered)
To be critical, the fingers are (in my opinion) are too skinny. The articulation is adequate, as they bend at each joint of the finger. However, I don’t believe the fingers can be rotated by the base, leading to them overlapping each other unnaturally in ‘closed fist’ poses. For future Zelex creations, I would suggest they thicken the fingers (and if possible, add some rotation to the base of each finger). Overall however, the hands serve good purpose (and holding her hand does feel immersive enough)
The fingernails in the promotional photos did not impress me, and I expected to replace them after she arrived. HOWEVER, they look pretty good in person, so my worries were unfounded there
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I was initially unsure about the 'standing bolts' feet, until I was convinced otherwise by the customer support agent. The bolts do not bother me as much as I thought they would in person. I unscrewed one out of curiosity, and was surprised to find that the silicone of her feet is in pretty good condition anyway. The silicone cut hole is smaller than the bolt, and appeared to ‘close up’ and mostly hide the bolt hole. (EDIT: I've added photo's of the bolt holes in next post)
Her toes are not articulated (I assume due to high risk of damage/wires protruding?). The toes are ‘jiggly’ and soft (maybe a little too much) but regardless, they are decent.
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