Buying guides
Straight answers for first-time and upgrading buyers. Open the shop to browse every named build.
First doll buying guide
- Pick a face you like in real photos — open the gallery; ignore stock illustrations.
- Choose material for feel vs budget — full TPE is softest and lowest cost (entry); skin-texture silicone is firmer, more realistic, and how our named faces ship (silicone head + silicone body only).
- Height is a lifestyle choice — taller looks more “partner” in photos but weighs more and needs more storage.
- Add only the options you will use — gel breasts, heat, standing feet are common; skip gimmicks on a first buy.
- Plan shipping & privacy — free shipping on full-size dolls; hip and half-body parts add a carrier quote at checkout; unmarked cartons; someone home for a large box.
Materials: TPE vs silicone
| Material | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TPE body | Softest, warmest with body heat | Entry full-size / lower budget only |
| Skin-texture silicone | Textured silicone head + body (skin-texture grade) | Most of our catalog — named faces |
Policy: a silicone head is always paired with a silicone body. We do not sell hybrid “silicone face + TPE body” builds.
Care basics differ: TPE needs renewal powder after cleaning; silicone is less “tacky” but still needs gentle soap and full dry. Care guide.
Height & size guide
- ~140–148 cm — easier storage and weight; petite presentation.
- ~158–160 cm — most common “everyday partner” class.
- ~165–169 cm — tall / model proportions; plan two-person moves.
On each product page we recommend a default height from face persona (petite / everyday / tall / photo-match), then you can switch any factory height on the table. Price and estimated weight update live. Prices in USD.
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