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<![CDATA[Deadra's Imaginarium - Blog]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:26 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[$38 BJD Body Review | LingMiao Doll Unboxing, Joint Test & Taobao Budget Find]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/38-bjd-body-review-lingmiao-doll-unboxing-joint-test-taobao-budget-find

Welcome to Part 2 of this entirely avoidable journey.

In the previous installment, I unboxed a tail and discovered that even accessories can betray you.
This time, we’re dealing with something far more dangerous:

Suspiciously cheap doll bodies.

Each of these bodies cost… $38. Yes. Thirty-eight dollars. Please note that the price of the US dollar is constantly changing, thus so is my mention of specific prices. $33 one day, $38 the next.

For a 1/4 scale BJD body.

For context, even “budget” bodies usually sit around $50–$100 depending on where you buy them. These were cheaper than my previous budget purchases.

Which should have been a red flag. Instead, I saw it as an opportunity.

No, they are not recast bodies, but PVC just like UFDoll bodies!

🧍‍♂️🧍‍♂️ The Accidental Twins

I ended up with:

Two identical male bodies
One female body

Why? Because at $38, my brain apparently turned off all quality control and said:

“Just click buy. It’ll be fine.”

I am so used to these dolls costing SO MUCH money, I didn't even question the total in my shopping cart!

To be fair, I do have a lot of floating heads, so they will get used. But still.

Two. 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♂️

🧠 Surprise: Free Heads I Didn’t Ask For

The male bodies came with heads.

I did not expect this. I did not need this.

I already own enough floating heads to form a small, silent audience that watches me make bad decisions.

So naturally, I’m selling them. And since they are PVC heads, they go against Den of Angels rules so I can only list them on Mercari and eBay. One has already sold.

Buy on Mercari

Buy on eBay

🔧 Joint Quality: Acceptable, But…

The joints are… okay.

They function. They bend. They exist.

But:

The thigh joint has an oddly long connector
Certain poses look awkward
A loose knee joint
An elbow swivel joint (that the male body does NOT have)

It’s not terrible. It’s just not impressive.

This feels like the Withdoll situation all over again where features are distributed like prizes in a lottery.

⚠️ The Metal Crimp Situation

Here’s where things get concerning.

Instead of tying the elastic traditionally, it’s secured with a metal crimp.
Which means:

Restringing will require cutting it out
There’s potential long-term wear on the elastic

It’s not a dealbreaker, but it is a future problem waiting patiently.

The metal crimp is much more visible in the female body. And somehow, it hasn’t damaged the elastic yet. But it feels like a ticking time bomb.

Seeing as how these are mass-produced, unlike resin BJDs this was probably faster and easier for the assembly team. So I can see why they were used.

👠 The Female Body: Slightly Better? Slightly Worse?

The female body comes with:

Multiple hand options
High heel feet

Which is great… until you compare it to the male body and realize:

The male got a head but no extras
The female got extras but no head

Pick a lane.

However, I think the male was having a special ordering period where you got a gift head with the body? I don't know.

🖤 Final Verdict

So what’s the conclusion?

For $38:

They’re not bad
They’re not amazing
They’re… exactly what you’d expect from something that costs $38

You get:
✔ Functional bodies
✔ Some nice extras (depending on which one you get)
❌ Inconsistencies
❌ Questionable design choices
❌ Future restringing problems

This entire experience can be summarized as:
“It seemed like a good idea at the time.”

And honestly? It kind of still is.

🆚 PVC or Resin?

In all honesty, it’s surprisingly difficult to tell the difference between resin and PVC bodies at a glance. PVC has come a long way, and visually, it holds its own.

That said, the biggest downside right now is availability.

There just aren’t many companies producing larger PVC bodies in 1/4 or 1/3 scale. Most stick to smaller sizes like 1/6 or 1/12 for blind box dolls, which leaves those of us in the bigger scale range digging through scraps.

1/3 PVC bodies are basically cryptids. 🦄 I’ve only managed to find three, and all of them come from UFDoll.

1/4 bodies are becoming more common, but options are still pretty limited. Here’s what I’ve found so far:

UFDoll – 1/3 and 1/4
- 1/3 male: 3 body types
- 1/3 female: 1 body type
- 1/4 male: 2 body types
- 1/4 female: 2 body types
Dalili (Dollsphere.com) – 2 different bodies (1/4 scale)
Nayomi (Dollsphere.com) – 2 different bodies (1/4 scale)

And that’s… about it. Not exactly a thriving ecosystem.

🌈 The second downside is color.

With resin BJDs, you can get just about any color your heart desires, especially from companies that offer custom casting like Resinsoul. Want purple? Easy. Black? Done. Deep, rich chocolate brown? Absolutely.

PVC? Not so much.

The color range is… safe. Very safe. Suspiciously safe. The colors range from white to slightly less white. UFDoll has a tan....

😤 My personal gripe

All of the PVC bodies are… normal.

No anthro dolls.
No grotesque sculpts.
No weird proportions.
No “what am I even looking at” energy.

And that’s a problem, because weird is exactly what I want.

Give me the unsettling. The uncanny. The slightly cursed.

Right now, PVC is playing it way too safe… and I need it to start making worse decisions.

🔮 What’s Next

I’ll probably test different heads on these and post that on my blog. Or I will post them up on DollFinder.org, a rather failed project of mine.

Because clearly, I haven’t learned anything.

Watch the full video on Youtube!

]]><![CDATA[Ringdoll Alpha Tail Review & Unboxing | Taobao Purchase, Damage & Installation Guide]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:16:32 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/i-bought-a-doll-tail-separately-for-my-ringdoll-alpha-body

There’s a very specific kind of confidence that hits when you score something at 50% off. It whispers things like "you’re financially responsible” and “this was a smart decision."

That’s exactly how I felt when I bought my Ringdoll Alpha body for around $250.

What that confidence did not whisper was:
"Hey… where’s the tail?" 💀

Because there wasn’t one.

No option to add it. No checkbox. No "hey, you might need this" suggestion. Just me, a torso, and a growing sense of something being… spiritually incomplete.

🕳️ The Tail-Shaped Void

At first, I tried to ignore it.

“It’s fine,” I told myself.
“He doesn’t need a tail.”

But the longer I had the body, the more obvious it became that something was missing. Like a sentence without punctuation. Or a horror movie without the monster.

Eventually, the thought burrowed into my brain and refused to leave:
I need that tail.

🧭 Enter: Taobao (The Labyrinth)

Since the English Ringdoll site offered me nothing but disappointment, I ventured into the chaotic marketplace known as Taobao.

After scrolling through what felt like 10,000 listings and at least three alternate dimensions, I found it.

✨ A separate listing.
✨ The tail.
✨ Salvation.

This was the moment. Victory was within reach.

💸 Shipping: My Greatest Enemy

Now, I could have bought the tail immediately…
…but the shipping was around $30.

For one tail.

Absolutely not.

So instead, I made the very rational decision to:

Wait
Buy more things I probably didn’t need
Ship everything to a Superbuy warehouse
Combine it all into one package

Did I save money? Yes.
Did I also justify additional purchases? Also yes. 🧍‍♀️

📦 The Unboxing (A Slow Descent)

💔 The Incident™

When the package finally arrived, I was ready.

Emotionally? No. (Emotional damage is always present.)
Physically? Also no. (Work makes me tired.)
But spiritually? Sure.

As I started unwrapping the tail, I immediately noticed something:
The spikes kept snagging on the bubble wrap.

Which, in hindsight, was a warning.

A very clear, very aggressive warning.

Somewhere between “carefully unwrapping” and “why is this stuck,” one of the spikes broke off.

Just… snapped.

And vanished into the bubble wrap like it was trying to escape this reality.

At this point, there are four possible culprits:

Me 🙃
Superbuy 📦
Ringdoll 🏭
The tail itself (self-sabotage era)

The break is small, though. Subtle. The kind of damage that makes you squint and question your sanity.

So instead of going through the emotional Olympics of customer service again, I chose peace.

I will glue it later.

And by “later,” I mean “eventually, probably.” 🫠

🔧 Installation: A Puzzle From Hell

It's like the chrome coating made it too big for the slot. (pfft)

Now comes the fun part: attaching the tail.

Except… it didn’t fit.

At all.

No matter how I angled it, adjusted it, or silently begged, it refused to go in.

So I did what any reasonable person would do:
I put it in upside down. (That's what she said!)

And somehow… that worked.

Once it was in, I rotated it into the correct position and locked everything into place.

Was that the intended method? Probably not.
Did it work? Yes.

👗 A Brief Moment of Redemption

In a rare and shocking twist, I also received a replacement Omega skirt around the same time.

And this one… wasn’t broken.

I know. I was surprised too.

It’s a small victory, but I’m holding onto it.

The broken skirt is for sale. So if you needed a skirt ad on for your omega girl, be it the pearl version or chrome version, now is your chance to snag it! I am open to offers.

Buy on Mercari

Buy on eBay

Buy on Den of Angels

🐍 Final Result: Alpha, Now With Tail

Despite everything, the tail is now attached.

And honestly? It looks really good.

Alpha finally feels complete… slightly damaged, mildly dramatic, but complete.

Which feels fitting.

The head I plan to use is a Doppel Maiden Kappa head, which has that same chaotic elegance I’m going for.
So the final aesthetic is shaping up to be:
✨ Beautiful
✨ Unsettling
✨ Possibly judging you

🔮 What’s Next (More Chaos)

If you thought this was the end of my questionable decisions… it’s not.

Next, I’ll be unboxing three extremely cheap PVC Ling Mao bodies.

They were cheaper than my previous budget dolls, which means one of two things:

I found an incredible deal
I made a terrible mistake

There is no middle ground.

🖤 Final Thoughts

This entire experience has been a journey through:

Hope
Mild destruction
Creative problem solving

Would I do it again?
…unfortunately, yes.

Watch the full video on Youtube!

]]><![CDATA[Xianyu Marketplace Haul: Blind Boxes, Art Models, and Rare BJD Heads]]>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/xianyu-marketplace-haul-blind-boxes-art-models-and-rare-bjd-heads

Online marketplaces can be unpredictable places. Sometimes you search for one specific item and leave empty-handed. Other times, you blink, and suddenly several packages are on their way to your house.

This haul came entirely (almost) from Xianyu, a marketplace that can be both a goldmine and a chaotic treasure hunt depending on the day.

In this post, I’ll walk through everything I picked up, from blind box figures to anatomy models to a pair of BJD heads that required some serious searching.

Limited Valentine Figure from the Together with Loong Series

This first package is actually a blind box figure from a series I’ve been collecting called Together with Loong. The full official name of the series is absurdly long, so we’re just going to stick with that shortened version before my brain gives up.

This one is a limited Valentine release.

From what I can tell, there are either two or three versions of this figure. There is this blue one, but it's pink version, and I swear at one point I saw a pink version of the hidden figure floating around online. The problem is, I can’t find that image again anywhere, which means one of two things happened.

Either it exists and I’m bad at searching… Or I hallucinated a collectible figure while scrolling the internet at 3 AM. Both options are very possible.

There are also two other sets in this line called the Midnight Series and the Daytime Series that I would love to collect. I actually found complete sets on Xianyu.

Unfortunately, the sellers want about $600 for each set. Which means if I bought both, it would be $1200 for blind box figures. And I’m sorry… I may be a collector, but I am not that level of insane.

So there is a very real possibility I will never complete those sets, which is tragic, but my wallet has filed a formal complaint.

Valentine Versions. Not sure where these were sold. Maybe an event.

Midnight Versions (available via a crowdfunding campaign?)

Daytime Versions (available via a crowdfunding campaign?)

Poseable Anatomy Models for Art

The next items in this haul are posable models. Some people call them action figures, some call them artist mannequins.

The reason I bought these is because I am trying to get back into art after not really drawing seriously for over a decade. I wanted a few different body types and proportions that I could use as reference while practicing anatomy.

Now obviously these are not realistic anatomy. They are very stylized and kind of comic-book proportioned. But they’re still useful for things like gesture drawing, posing, and general body positioning.

One thing I always find funny though is that with these male figures, the manufacturers often make their heads absolutely tiny. Like… sir. Where did your skull go? Did you lose it somewhere between the shoulders and the biceps?

Interestingly, I purchased these figures from Taobao instead of Xianyu.
The reason was simple: the price difference between used and new was almost nonexistent. Buying new also eliminated the risk of damaged joints, incomplete accessory sets, scams, and service fees from Xianyu agents.

One unexpected discovery during this haul was a box containing optional anatomy parts for one of the models.

Yes, manufacturers apparently decided that artists and collectors needed additional customization options.

It’s certainly… a design choice.

Comparing Some of My Other Art Model Figures

I actually own a few other poseable model figures that I’ve collected over the years. Unfortunately… some of them are not exactly great quality. In fact, I’m pretty sure a few of them are knock-offs of knock-offs.

The figures on the left (the deluxe set ones) are 100% legitimate, and you can absolutely tell the difference in quality. The plastic feels solid, the joints work well, and the proportions are intentionally manga-style, which makes them great for stylized pose reference.

The figures in the middle, however… I’m not so sure about. I think they might be legitimate, but I honestly can’t remember where I bought them. What I do remember is noticing that the proportions are a little questionable. For example, her hands are unbelievably tiny. Like… “what happened here?” tiny.

Then we get to the figma-style figures on the right, which are easily the worst of the bunch. Their proportions are slightly more realistic, but they practically fall apart the moment you pick them up. On top of that, the arm proportions are bizarre.

At certain angles, her arms look almost bigger than her head, which is… an interesting design choice. That said, I think I only paid about $10 total for both of them, not each. Both.

So I suppose I got exactly what I paid for.

Blind Box BJD Bodies

Another category of items I picked up were blind box BJD bodies.

These are smaller stylized ball-jointed dolls that often come with unique proportions or fantasy features.

Secret Realm Pilgrimage Body:
The first body from this series immediately caught my attention because of its carrot-shaped legs and elf ears.

It also features movable feet, which are not always present in carrot-legged blind box BJDs.

Poem in a Box Asymptomatic Body

The next body is from the Poem in a Box Asymptomatic series, and it also has the carrot-leg design.

However, this one surprised me because it is actually wired internally. I did not expect that at all. So the posing is much more stable than the previous body.

These blind box BJDs also come with a lot of extra parts and accessories, and honestly I don’t need most of them. So I listed the extra pieces on Mercari and eBay because I figured someone else might want them.

And if I can recover some of the cost, that’s always nice.

Resin BJD Head – Sicang / Terakura Aha

Now we’re getting into the resin BJD heads.

This first one is the Aha head by Sicang, sometimes also associated with Terakura.

This is a sculpt that I have been looking for for quite a while.

Most of the listings I’ve seen for this head were around $200, mainly because the sculpt is no longer produced.

But somehow I managed to find this one on Xianyu for around $60, and it even came with the original box and the certificate of authenticity.

So that was an absolutely fantastic deal. Sometimes the marketplace gods smile upon you. And sometimes they just laugh and take your money. This time they were feeling generous.

The Mystery of the Cursed Fox Head

The final head in this haul is the one that caused the most confusion. I actually wrote an entire blog post about trying to figure out the history of this sculpt, because the information online is extremely inconsistent.

Originally I wanted the SD size version of this head. I actually purchased one on Xianyu, but the seller later claimed it had already been sold. Which was interesting, because shortly after that, three new listings appeared using the exact same photos all from the same seller. So that was… suspicious.

Instead I ended up finding an MSD sized version and decided to try again. And this time it actually arrived.

From what I have been able to piece together, the sculpt is called Cursed Fox, and it was created by an individual artist.

At some point the casting rights were given to a group called CP Group, which is why you see their name associated with the head.

However, some of the information I found does not match other sources, and I could not find any evidence that these heads ever came with certificates of authenticity.

So the true history of this sculpt is still kind of a mystery. Which honestly feels very appropriate for a head called Cursed Fox.

Read the "Cursed Fox" blog post here!

Final Thoughts

This haul ended up being an interesting mix of collectibles and practical tools.

Between the blind box figures, anatomy models, and rare BJD heads, each item served a slightly different purpose.

Some pieces will become part of my collection, while others will help with art practice and anatomical study.

And of course, a few accessories have already found their way onto Mercari and eBay for resale.

Such is the circle of collecting.

Watch the YouTube video here!

]]><![CDATA[Fantasy Shape Studio Antares Head & Horns Unboxing and Review]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:17:25 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/fantasy-shape-studio-antares-head-horns-unboxing-and-review

Today I’m finally opening the Fantasy Shape Studio Antares head and horns, which are designed to go with the four-armed bust stand I previously unboxed.

Yes. Four arms.

Because clearly two arms simply weren’t dramatic enough.

I originally ordered the bust stand first, and while I should have ordered the Antares head at the same time, I thankfully managed to catch the preorder before it closed.

The set was ordered through Dolce Luce Dolls, which was my first experience purchasing from them.

Ordering from Dolce Luce Dolls

My experience ordering through Dolce Luce was actually quite positive in terms of communication.

They responded quickly to my questions and were very friendly throughout the process.

However, I will admit that their website is… an adventure.

The layout relies heavily on endless scrolling and feels somewhat disorganized, which can make it difficult to navigate specific products. Personally, I would love to see a more structured format with clear product categories and individual product pages.

Still, despite the website chaos, the ordering experience itself went smoothly.

The Horn Shipping Warning

Before shipping, Dolce Luce actually warned me about something interesting.

Apparently, other collectors had reported their horns arriving broken, which prompted them to recommend that I record a box opening video in case there were any issues.

As if I needed an excuse to film another doll unboxing.

Fortunately, the horns arrived intact.

Which is honestly surprising considering the packaging.

Packaging… or Lack Thereof

The horns were packed using cotton stuffing that looked more decorative than protective, which made me a little nervous when opening the package.

Despite that, the horns somehow survived the journey perfectly fine.

Sometimes the shipping gods are feeling generous.

3D Printing Quality

The horns are 3D printed, and when ordering I chose the rough sanding option.

This version is cheaper than the polished option, and I expected to see visible printing layers because of that.

Interestingly enough, the horns looked quite smooth even with the rough sanding option. The print lines were barely noticeable and were, in fact, not present!

That honestly made me curious about what the fully polished version looks like.

The Mystery of the Broken Tracking

One odd thing about the shipment was the tracking.

The horns actually arrived about a week later than the head, and during that entire time the tracking never worked for me.

Dolce Luce was able to view the tracking on their end without any problems, but every tracking site I tried showed nothing at all.

Eventually, the horns simply appeared at my door like mysterious goat relics.

Installing the Horns (A Struggle)

Attaching the horns turned out to be the most challenging part of this entire process.

You will see in the video that I struggled quite a bit trying to get them into place.

Parts were dropped.
Horns were dropped.
My patience was also dropped.

Multiple times.

Somehow, nothing broke during the process, which honestly feels like a miracle.

Why the Horns Wouldn’t Stay

After fighting with them for a while, I started to suspect the horns were designed to sit on top of a wig rather than directly on the head.

This would explain why they felt slightly loose when attaching them directly to the resin head.

Eventually I reached my highly technical solution.

Tape.

Not glamorous, but effective.

Final Thoughts on the Antares Set

Despite the horn installation struggle, I really love the design of the Antares head paired with the four-armed bust stand.

Fantasy Shape Studio creates some incredibly unique sculptural designs, and this piece definitely falls into the category of dramatic display pieces rather than traditional dolls.

And honestly, anything with four arms and giant horns deserves at least a little bit of chaos.

Watch the full YouTube video here!

]]><![CDATA[Dream Valley Ilya White Priestess (Purple) – Unboxing & Existential Rambling]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/dream-valley-ilya-white-priestess-purple-unboxing-existential-rambling

Today’s victim is the Dream Valley Ilya in Purple, officially titled White Priestess. She’s the female version of Howard the Giraffetaur, which Dream Valley released years ago. Long limbs, elegant proportions, and a general air of "I cost money you probably shouldn’t have spent."

The Purple Situation (aka My Camera Is Lying)

The very first thing I noticed upon opening her was the resin color. This purple is much richer than Dream Valley’s previous purple offering, specifically the one used for Mantis Freya. It’s deeper, more saturated, and honestly very pretty.

AND the resin was noticeably cleaner this time. There were very few sanding marks or leftover residue, which was a refreshing change compared to my Aeon Butterfly guy. See, Dream Valley? You can do it. 💜

That said, my background is also purple. Which means on camera, the resin sometimes looks gray. Not because it is gray, but because the universe hates me.

I’m filming on a Google Pixel Pro, which allegedly has one of the best cameras available. Allegedly. The software constantly auto-adjusts the colors like an overbearing stage manager, shifting hues every time I move the doll. When something white enters the frame, suddenly the colors behave. Without it? Chaos.

I even downloaded the Open Camera app thinking it would help. It did not. The software remains a little bitch.

Full Set? In This Economy?

I did not buy the full set. I bought the naked doll, because full sets are damned expensive and I am already hemorrhaging money and physical space.

That said, she still came with the headdress and shoes, which was a pleasant surprise.

I rarely buy full sets because I always tell myself, "I can make my own outfits and paint them myself."

This is a lie I tell myself daily.

Much like art supplies, I buy things with the intention of using them. Then they sit untouched for years.

Depression is brutal. A lack of space doesn’t help either.

Anywho. Despite all of that, I genuinely love this doll.

Why I Love Long, Skinny Things

I am very fond of long, skinny things. Probably because I am short and fat.

For example:

Borzoi dogs? Love.
African painted dogs? Obsessed.
Long-limbed, elegant dolls? Inject it directly into my soul.

Ilya fits perfectly into my love for skinny, elongated proportions.

I recently saw the Whale Tower dragon girl and I desperately want her, but Whale Tower dolls are so expensive. Sometimes I feel they’re overpriced, but realistically, that’s just my inner voice being cheap and broke.

Accessories Held Together by Vibes

Now let’s talk about the glue. Or rather, the absence of meaningful glue.

The adhesive used on the accessories this time is an absolute joke:

The headdress pieces popped off with minimal force.
The toe part of the shoes just… falls off.

The shoes are also very loose. You will need sticky tack putty to keep them on. Alternatively, you could drill holes and use ribbon, kind of like ballet slippers, if you’re feeling crafty and emotionally stable.

Extra Hands & The Hoarder’s Dilemma

Dream Valley included extra hands, which is always nice.

Though sometimes I question whether it’s reasonable for me to keep them instead of selling them. These dolls are mostly display pieces for me. I always say I’ll customize them, which is hilarious. stares directly at depression

It’s not like I’m switching hands regularly. Or ever.

Shipping by Boat: The Scenic Trauma

Shipping took a long time because I used the old boat method.

She bobbed around the sea for quite a while.

Usually when I choose cargo ship shipping, it somehow catches a flight and arrives within a few weeks. Not this time. It took one to two weeks just to be loaded onto the ship, and even longer to cross the ocean.

She survived. Barely.

The Eyes Are Judging Me

The eyes they sent are pretty cool, but there’s a problem.

The pupils do not match.

One pupil is wider than the other and I cannot unsee it.

I am now cursed with this knowledge.

Ilya's Head! So pretty!

Final Thoughts

Despite the glue issues, loose shoes, questionable shipping timeline, and my camera’s ongoing betrayal, I really love this doll. The purple resin is gorgeous in person, the sculpt is elegant, and Ilya perfectly scratches my itch for long, strange, graceful dolls.

Would I recommend her? Yes.

Would I recommend sticky tack and emotional resilience? Also yes.

Watch the full video on YouTube!

]]><![CDATA[Immortality of Soul 50 Class Body Unboxing...When the Box Is Bigger Than the Doll]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/immortality-of-soul-50-class-body-unboxingwhen-the-box-is-bigger-than-the-doll

After what can only be described as an unnecessarily complicated journey, the Immortality of Soul 50 class body finally arrived. While the full timeline and communication issues are documented elsewhere on this blog, this post focuses on the box opening itself, now that everything has been resolved and clarified.

This unboxing was originally meant to be quick. Reality, as usual, had other plans.

Opening the Box (At Last)

With the situation concluded, I was finally able to open the box without waiting for another email or clarification. The shipping box arrived intact, though its size was immediately noticeable.

The first thing worth mentioning is the sheer size of the box. For an MSD-scale body, this shipping box was dramatically larger than necessary, immediately raising questions about efficiency and packaging choices.

Once opened, the excess became even more obvious. The foam cutouts were oversized, and the body itself didn’t come close to filling them. This could have very easily been shipped in a smaller box without compromising safety.

Despite the excessive packaging, the body itself arrived safely and in good condition. The resin was intact, and there were no visible issues caused by shipping.

Size Reality Check

It became clear very quickly that this body was larger than expected. I had assumed it would match another MSD body I already own, but this 50-class body sits closer to a small SD in scale. That miscalculation is entirely on me for not double-checking measurements, though the 40% sale price certainly helped cloud my judgment.

Because of the size difference, some character plans had to be adjusted. Instead of being used for a twin character, this body will now represent a standard sibling. Not what I originally planned, but still workable.

Jointing and Mobility Notes

One detail worth highlighting is how natural the thigh joints look when the doll is posed in a knee-to-chest position. The transition between the thigh and torso appears smoother and less mechanical than on many other bodies I own, which gives the pose a more organic feel rather than a sharply segmented one.

The elbows are also notably well-designed. When bent, they look more natural and less angular compared to other dolls, avoiding the harsh square lines that often appear in similar poses.

Another difference worth noting is that this body was not wired and did not include silicone disks. This stood out to me, as the last several dolls I’ve unboxed did include one or both of those features. While this is neither inherently good nor bad, it is a noticeable design choice and something collectors may want to be aware of.

Personally, I’m not bothered by it. Silicone disks exist (I already have some, in fact), aluminum wire is easy to come by, and I am fully capable of performing minor doll upgrades if the situation calls for it. Having the energy to do it myself is another story. 💀

Final Thoughts

In the end, the unboxing itself was straightforward, even if the road leading up to it was not. While the packaging was excessive and the scale unexpected, the body arrived safely and is usable for future projects.

If you’d like to see the unboxing in motion, along with commentary and a closer look at the body, the full box opening video is available on my YouTube channel.

Watch the full video on YouTube!

]]><![CDATA[Ringdoll Omega Pearl White Fullset Unboxing: Batteries, Broken Skirts, and Other Threats]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/ringdoll-omega-pearl-white-fullset-unboxing-batteries-broken-skirts-and-other-threats

This is a long, detailed, and painfully thorough unboxing of the Ringdoll Omega Pearl White Fullset, complete with surprise steel, broken clothing, pearl finish mysteries, magnets with attitude, and the kind of “limited edition” math that raises an eyebrow. Consider this your warning.

Why Does My Doll Have a Battery Sticker? 🔋

Before I even lifted the lid, I was greeted by a battery warning sticker. A battery. On a doll. Naturally, my mind sprinted directly into conspiracy mode. Is she powered? Is she sentient? Does she vibrate? Is this a warning for me specifically?

Spoiler: there is no battery. Only questions. Many, many questions.

Limited Edition… Allegedly 🧮

This is the Ringdoll Omega Pearl White Fullset, SD sized, and supposedly limited to a few hundred sets. Supposedly. Allegedly. In the same way diet soda is "health adjacent."

I always side-eye limited-edition numbers when a doll is sold through multiple dealers, multiple storefronts, and directly by the company itself. Somewhere in the multiverse, I’m sure the math works out. Here? I remain unconvinced. I’m not saying anyone is lying. I’m just saying the numbers feel… flexible.

The Five‑Pound Steel Surprise 🪨

Atthe bottom of the box was an object that could absolutely be used as a weapon. Thick. Solid. Steel. Turns out it’s the base for a doll stand that I did not know I was getting.

I bought this doll from Alice’s Collections and thank every available deity that shipping was free. Otherwise, I would've been paying extra to ship what amounts to an industrial-grade paperweight. Calling it a “free gift” feels emotionally manipulative.

The Skirt Betrayal 👗

The very first resin item I open is the skirt. It is broken. Immediately. No warm-up. No suspense. Just straight to disappointment.

One side of the skirt is also significantly more yellow than the other. Is this clear resin yellowing? A wildly inconsistent paint job? A cry for help? Hard to say.

There are strange, glue-like pads inside the skirt as well. Maybe padding. Maybe grip. Perhaps a secret third thing. My best guess is that they’re meant to prevent sliding or scratching against the pearl coating, but visually they read as “unfinished arts-and-crafts project.”

I contacted Alice’s Collections, who contacted Ringdoll to see if a replacement is possible. If not, I’ll have to attempt a repair. Unfortunately, the broken area is thin, fragile, and lacks enough surface area for glue to feel emotionally supportive.

Accessories, Magnets, and Regret 🧲

Next up: accessories. Rabbit ears. Space buns. Antennae. Magnets strong enough to repel each other out of spite.

I spend an unreasonable amount of time playing with the polarity because it amuses me and because I have lost control of my life. The rabbit ears win. The space buns are not without charm, but the rabbit ears understand me on a spiritual level.

Misc Items & Bonus Injuries 📦

Inside the miscellaneous bag: eyes, eye putty, Velcro, eyelashes, a cleaning sponge, a certificate keychain, and a string puller that may or may not have been a free gift.

I demonstrate how the string puller works and immediately hit my hand on my mic boom. This feels on-brand.

Doll Stand: Deeply Unnecessary 🪑

The other free gift is the 500lb steel plate (dolls stand) they snuck into the box. The stand itself has an extremely deep saddle that blocks a large portion of the doll’s body. I do not care for it. If I wanted my doll partially obscured, I’d just put her behind emotional baggage.

It’s the visual equivalent of wearing sweatpants that could also double as a bra. Ugly. Unflattering. Aggressively practical in a way that completely throws off the vibe. Seeing a very elegant, pearl-finished doll perched on such an in-your-face dork saddle feels like a personal insult.

Articulation, Wiring, and Why One Leg Is Always Longer 🦴

I test the knees first. Then the thighs. The doll is wired, but the wire feels a bit thin for her size. I don’t love that.

There are also silicone disks in the hip wells that are quite large and protrude noticeably. These may be contributing to the eternal BJD phenomenon where one leg feels longer than the other, even though logically I know it isn’t. These dolls are most likely 3D modeled. The leg was mirrored. And yet here we are, gimpy.

I’ll likely remove the silicone disks because they stick out and offend me personally. Off with their heads.

Elbows, Shoulders, and the Underboob Joint 👀

The elbows bend nicely, though the pearl elbow appears to be a separate piece that was attached later. Same story with the knees and knee caps. The shoulders also contain silicone disks.

There is an underboob joint, which I inspect thoroughly like a normal person. I look inside the doll and notice grooves in the resin, bending the joint forward, back, and side to side like I’m performing an anatomy exam.

Is This Actually Plated? ✨

Like the Alpha body, this female body appears to be constructed in sections that were plated or finished separately, then glued together.

Is this true chrome plating? Or is it airbrushed pearl with a thick, glossy sealer? I desperately want to know. I am a curious person by nature, which is why I’m always poking around inside doll joints like I’m trying to solve a crime.

This habit annoys people. I understand why.

Assembly Instructions

How the Skirt Actually Attaches 🔧

To attach the skirt, you’ll need the tuning fork piece and the small back plug. Insert the tuning fork first, then pop in the back plug. If it looks wrong, it’s probably upside down. If it still looks wrong, adjust it gently and question your life choices.

The rectangular holes in the back of the skirt need to line up with the tuning fork prongs. There is also a small circular hole nearby that may or may not serve a purpose known to humanity.

Because my skirt is broken, it does not sit properly and remains loose. Your mileage may vary.

You can also use the full back plug if you don’t want the skirt attached at all. Or if you got the tail, pop that bitch in.

Head Accessories: Magnets Strike Again 👽

To attach the head accessories, the human ears must come out. This is easier said than done, as the magnets are strong and there is very little surface area to grab.

The clear hair piece slips on easily and has gaps for the ear pieces. Line the antennae notch up with the ear hole notch. The notch on the accessory is smaller, so you can rotate it slightly if needed.

Then grab the rest of the antenna piece and push it in. Yes. That.

The small boob pieces fall out easily, so don’t lose them unless you enjoy crawling on the floor.

You can choose rabbit ears or space buns. I choose rabbit ears. Or one of each, whatever suits your fancy.

The Clear Helmet Problem 🪖

The doll cannot wear the clear helmet and the hair at the same time. Pick one.

The helmet has notches meant to align with the magnetic ear pieces, but I’ve found that it doesn’t fit particularly well. It feels slightly too large. You can pop it on, thread the antenna through the helmet hole, and then reattach your ear accessories of choice.

You can also adjust the helmet up or down slightly.

The Head Comes Apart 😐

I almost forgot to mention that the head comes apart. The pearl top comes off. The faceplate comes off. Inside is a mysterious sticker that I do not understand and likely never will.

No batteries were discovered.

Final Thoughts 🖤

This is a visually striking doll with an ambitious design and a lot of personality. However, the broken skirt, finish inconsistencies, and general quality control hiccups are disappointing at this price point.

That said, if you made it through this entire unboxing or this blog post, you are a champion. Or at least someone with remarkable tolerance for detail.

Thank you for reading. I’ll see you in the next unboxing, where I will undoubtedly ask too many questions again.

Update: The Skirt Is, In Fact, Broken 🧾

Quick update on the broken skirt situation, because of course there is one.

Alice’s Collections contacted Ringdoll on my behalf and sent them photos of the damage. Ringdoll responded by stating that the skirt was not broken. Which is a fascinating claim, considering one of the skirt petals is very clearly snapped off. I truly cannot believe Ringdoll would try to claim a broken part wasn’t broken. 🙄

As compensation, Alice’s Collections offered a pair of 9.90 eyes. Which is kind, but unfortunately, eyes do not reattach broken skirt petals. But thanks, Alice's Collections, for trying to make it right. 💖

Because I am who I am, I went straight to the source and contacted Ringdoll directly. I explained again that the skirt was broken and sent both photos and a video directly. They replied to let me know I had contacted the wrong department and that my message had been forwarded to the correct one.

After that, I received no reply.

However, Alice’s Collections later followed up to let me know that Ringdoll contacted them and agreed to send a replacement part. So it appears Ringdoll chose to respond to the dealer instead of me, which is perfectly fine, since that’s who I ordered from in the first place.

Alice’s Collections confirmed they will ship the replacement as soon as they receive it.

So, in conclusion:
The skirt was broken.
The skirt is being replaced.
Reality has been restored. 👍

Watch the full video on YouTube!

]]><![CDATA[The One That Got Away...ALMOST! IPOPODoll Phoenix Head Unboxing]]>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/the-one-that-got-awayalmost-ipopodoll-phoenix-head-unboxing

This unboxing is brief, intentional, and missing a body. Today’s subject is the IPOPODoll Phoenix head, a sculpt I wanted years ago but couldn’t justify at the time due to full-doll-only pricing and a $600 commitment I was not emotionally prepared to make.

The Long Search

After forgetting about Phoenix entirely, I stumbled across his original product photos while browsing online. A casual search turned obsessive quickly, but most listings I found lacked certificates of authenticity. Between that and suspicious pricing, I assumed most were recasts and abandoned the idea again.

While searching Xianyu, I did come across several faceup showcases for this sculpt, and honestly… they were nice. Uncomfortably nice. People are absurdly talented. It immediately put me into that familiar collector spiral of debating whether I should wipe the current faceup and attempt something inspired by what I saw, or leave it alone and respect the work that’s already there.

For now, I’m keeping the faceup as-is. I need more practice before attempting anything that detailed, and I’d rather not learn my lessons on a head I waited years to own.

Gorgeous frosty-looking Phoenix makeup I saw on Xianyu!

The Mercari Miracle

Eventually, a legitimate Phoenix head appeared on Mercari with a proper CoA. Initially priced around $300, it sat long enough for me to watch, hesitate, and overthink.

Honestly, I even considered going back to negotiate with the seller. But when I checked again, the listing had completely disappeared. I’m not sure if it sold, if the seller took it down temporarily, or if Mercari simply decided to gaslight me, but at that point I assumed my chance was gone.

Months later, the listing reappeared with the price dropped to about $150. That time, I didn’t hesitate. I immediately bought it. This was one of those rare collector moments where patience accidentally worked.

Of Course There Was a Coupon

Naturally, Mercari released a 10% off toys coupon a few days after my purchase. I could have saved more, but apparently the universe needed me to experience mild annoyance as a character-building exercise.

Video Discussion: Head-Only Unboxings & Format Thoughts

On a side note, I’ve noticed that head-only unboxing videos tend to perform… poorly. Like “algorithm politely pretends they never happened” poorly. Because of that, I’ve been debating whether these should just become shorts instead of full videos.

Personally, I’m not a fan of the vertical format. Dolls are opened horizontally, reality is horizontal, and yet I’m supposed to fit everything into a tall, narrow rectangle like I’m filming through a mail slot. It’s especially painful with bodies or anything even remotely large.

So I’m curious what you prefer. Full videos, shorts, or some cursed hybrid format I haven’t emotionally processed yet.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m genuinely happy to finally have the Phoenix head in my collection. This is one of those sculpts that lived rent-free in my brain for years, quietly resurfacing just often enough to be annoying. Owning it now feels less like a victory and more like closing an old mental tab I never fully shut down.

At some point, I’ll be posting head try-on photos with the bodies I already have, once I decide which ones deserve the emotional labor. Those will likely end up on Dollfinder.org, assuming the project still exists by then and I don’t suddenly decide to scrap the entire thing out of spite or exhaustion. The motivation comes and goes.

For now, Phoenix has a place here, certificate intact, no regrets… mostly. And that’s about as good as it gets in this hobby.

Watch the full video on YouTube!

]]><![CDATA[Instant Doll Body Review: Cheap Resin Doll in Tan Skin That Doesn’t Suck?]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/instant-doll-body-review-cheap-resin-doll-in-tan-skin-that-doesnt-suck

Sometimes, a doll shows up in your life that completely surprises you. Enter the Instant Doll body. Purchased from SWDoll in China, this budget-friendly doll is a rarity: tan skin, decent sculpting, and a price point that won’t make your bank account scream.

👀 First Impressions: Looks Can Deceive

Let’s start with the box. I’m a known box hoarder, as I’ve previously confessed, so giving me a tiny, plain box is simultaneously thrilling and cruel. It’s small enough to help me emotionally prepare to throw it into the dumpster, but can you imagine how many dolls I could cram onto my Wall of Shame if all boxes were this tiny? Architectural glory.

I bought mine on Taobao from SWDoll, but here’s the weird part: I also found the same doll on DollSphere.com under a completely different name, JikeDoll, even though the box clearly says Instant Doll. Apparently, dolls like to have secret identities. Or maybe it’s a marketing stunt. Either way, it made the hunt for this body even more amusing.

I wanted a male body too, and I swear I saw one. But by the time I went back, it had vanished into the void. I’m fairly certain it even had "Sold Out Immediately" in the title. Alas… it’s gone, lost to faster fingers and crueler collectors than me.

https://dollsphere.com/products/jikedoll-1-4-bjd-female-body

👀 First Impressions: Not PVC, Definitely Resin

I expected this doll to be PVC/ABS material...light, cheap, maybe a little sad. But when I opened the shipping box, I was hit by the unmistakable, toxic-yet-delicious resin smell. Ah, the scent of potential regret and obsession. Turns out this body is resin, not plastic. Color me shocked. Well, to be technical, resin is plastic....

The sculpting is better than expected. Usually, when a doll is this cheap, the details are… questionable (side-eye at Mirodoll). But this one? Surprisingly nice.

✋ Hands, Hands, Hands

One of my favorite things: the hand options. There are so many. Normally, a budget body has generic, boring hands. Not here. Multiple poses, open, relaxed, gesturing. Basically, the doll equivalent of me waving in despair at my Wall of Shame.

The skin tone is advertised as close to Soom tan, and I’d say it’s a good match. Not perfect, but for $100 total? Excellent. Not that I have anything in Soom tan to compare it to.

🔗 Joints & Posing: Standard with a Quirk

The joints are relatively normal. Nothing groundbreaking. But the thigh joint post is a little long, which makes some poses, like knee-to-chest, a bit awkward. It’s not a dealbreaker, but if you’re obsessive about realistic posing, it’s worth noting.

🧑‍🦱Head Compatibility: The Box-of-Heads Experiment

Naturally, I had to try a few heads from my ever-expanding box of heads. My first thought? Baiye head. The color matches really well, but the neck hole is slightly large, making the proportions "okay" rather than perfect.

If I’d managed to snag a male body instead, the head would likely have fit beautifully. Tragic.

🔥 Price & Shipping Drama

The doll itself cost about $61.52-ish, with shipping adding another $41.91, bringing the total to around $100. Not terrible. Not exactly painless either.

Fun fact: the exchange rate was better when I bought it, so my poor U.S. dollar was slightly more effective back then. Shipping felt a little aggressive considering the size of the box, but I can’t complain too much. Budget tan skin bodies are like unicorns. They exist, but rarely at this price.

🎬 Backdrop Disaster

After opening the last two Ringdoll dolls, my backdrop was looking kind of gross, so I washed it. I knew it would wrinkle, so I borrowed my mom’s high-dollar steaming iron. Yes, I dress like a hobo, so I don’t own an iron.

I laid a cotton sheet over the backdrop so it wouldn’t melt. I lifted it to check the wrinkles, my brain froze, and I put the iron down before the sheet. It melted instantly. My mom was maaaad.

Don’t worry, though, I cleaned the iron, and it’s good as new. I strategically placed the iron hole at the top, so the backdrop is still usable. I did buy a new one, and it’s a darker purple, so don’t be surprised if the background color suddenly changes in future videos.

🖤 Final Verdict: Surprisingly Solid

Despite minor flaws, this body offers great value. Affordable, tan skin, decent sculpting, and a surprising number of hand options. A budget doll that doesn’t immediately make you regret your life choices? A rare delight.

Pros:

Affordable tan skin 🎨
Resin material (pleasantly surprising) 🧪
Plenty of hand options ✋
Sculpting is good for the price 👀

Cons:

Thigh joint post sticks out slightly 😬
Neck hole a bit small for some heads 🤏

Overall: worth it for collectors looking to experiment, or anyone who secretly loves unboxing chaos in tiny boxes.

Watch the YouTube unboxing here:

]]><![CDATA[Ringdoll Alpha Chrome Body Review: Shiny, Flawed, and Judging Me Back]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/ringdoll-alpha-chrome-body-review-shiny-flawed-and-judging-me-back

Everything is dirty all the time. The world. The boxes. My expectations.
So naturally, it was time to unbox another doll.

This time, I opened a Ringdoll Alpha chrome body, purchased directly from the Ringdoll website during their generous and suspicious 50% off sale. A 75cm body for around $250 is either a miracle or a warning sign. I ignored the warning and clicked buy.

📦 The Box: Filthy but Full of Potential

Before we even get to the doll, the box itself deserved a cleaning montage. It was dirty as hell, which set the tone nicely. Less "luxury collectible" and more "archaeological find." 🙄

Inside were some very cool Ringdoll promo cards featuring dolls they have made or sold in the past. They were free. They were pretty. And by the time this video went live, they were already sold on Mercari because procrastination is my brand.

✨ The Chrome Finish: A Mirror I Did Not Consent To

Let’s talk about the chrome.

It is aggressively reflective. Like "why can I see my ceiling fan, my camera, and my soul at the same time" reflective. This became a personal attack very quickly because I do not enjoy being on camera. I am not a youthful glowing creature. I am a creature who looks down at things, and the chrome made sure I saw my face from the worst possible angle.

The doll did not ask permission before showing me this.

🫧 Chrome Bubbles and Sale-Price Realizations

Once I stopped being jumpscared by my own reflection, I noticed the flaws.

There are bubbles in the chrome. Most notably around the neck. Some are small and ignorable. Others are very much present and clearly visible. This is likely why these bodies were discounted, which makes sense in a "you get what you pay for" kind of way.

If you are extremely picky about flawless finishes, this will haunt you. If you enjoy bargains and emotional compromise, welcome home.

🦵 Joint Construction: A Puzzle With Opinions

Naturally, I started pulling the body apart to see what was actually chromed and what was not.

Some joints are fully chromed. Some are cast in black resin. Some are just normal resin living their best lives. The inner thigh joints are especially strange, with black resin surrounding a non-chromed ball joint. It feels like several design decisions were made in different rooms.

The knee and elbow caps appear to be separate pieces, possibly glued on, and the knee joints do not line up perfectly. This may be due to the chroming process adding thickness where it was not originally planned. Or it may be due to chaos. Both are plausible.

🔺 The Mysterious Back Hole and the Tail That Got Away

There is a triangular hole in the back of the body, which initially raised several questions and at least one concern.

While editing the video, I realized the standard Alpha body comes with a metallic tail. This hole is where the tail attaches. Since I do not have the tail, Ringdoll included a plug instead. A respectful little reminder of what I could have had.

Inside the hole, you can see aluminum wire, similar to the internal structure of other Ringdoll bodies like the Baldwin doll. This confirms that yes, I probably should try to get the tail. No, I probably will not.

Update: I DID! Apparently, Ringdoll sells the tail separately! I bought one for $35 bucks...plus expensive international shipping. Therefore, I deleted my wanted ad on Den of Angels!

🧠 Head Fit Test: Against All Odds, It Worked

The entire reason I bought this body was for my floating Dopple Maiden Kappa head, which has failed spectacularly on multiple bodies before this. Expectations were low. Very low.

Shockingly, it fits. And not just barely. It fits well.

The resin tone is slightly off, but once the body is fully assembled and the head is blushed, it will be nearly impossible to tell. This was a rare and beautiful victory, and I will be riding this high for weeks.

🎥 Final Thoughts: Flawed, Shiny, and Still Worth It

This body is not perfect. The chrome has bubbles. The joints are inconsistent. The reflections are unforgiving. And yet, for the sale price, it is absolutely worth it if you know what you are getting into.

It is a shiny, flawed, reflective nightmare, and I say that affectionately.

If you love BJDs, dark humor, and dolls that make questionable choices, this one fits right in.

Watch the full unboxing video here!

]]><![CDATA[Ringdoll Baldwin IV Unboxing: White Resin, Yellow Regret, and Apocalypse Aesthetics]]>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:18:17 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/ringdoll-baldwin-iv-unboxing-white-resin-yellow-regret-and-apocalypse-aesthetics

There are few things in life more humbling than a mystery-stained shipping box arriving at your doorstep. This one looked like it had survived several warehouses, a minor crusade, and at least one forklift-related incident. Naturally, I wiped it down before opening it, because inside was a white resin doll, and I value my sanity.

Welcome to my unboxing of Ringdoll’s Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, also known as the Leper King, also known as “why did you choose white resin again.”

🧼 The Ritual Cleansing of the Box

Before we even get to the doll, we must address the grime. This package was FILTHY. Not “light dusting” filthy. Warehouse-soaked, fingerprint-of-the-damned filthy.

I wiped one side. Then the other. Then realized I should have wiped my hands too, because the doll inside is WHITE. And yes, I did manage to smear box filth onto pristine resin like an absolute professional.

Let me clarify now, for the comments:
The grime came from the box. I am not feral.

⚔️ First Impressions: Ringdoll Did Not Used to Impress Me

Historically, I wasn’t a huge Ringdoll fan. Many of their older sculpts blurred together for me, leaning heavily into a similar ancient Chinese aesthetic. Beautiful, yes. Personally compelling to me? Not really.

And then they released Baldwin IV.

Suddenly, Ringdoll had my attention. Medieval. Tragic. Sickly king energy. Historical doom chic. This is the kind of doll that looks like he’s about to cough dramatically into a silk handkerchief and deliver a monologue about fate.

🤍 White Resin: A Decision I Will Regret Publicly

I ordered Baldwin in white resin. Let’s talk about that.
White resin is gorgeous. Ethereal. Angelic. It also ages like milk left in the sun. This doll will turn yellow. Not might. Will.

I own a 12-year-old white Resinsoul Li who now looks like he’s been chain smoking since 2012. No amount of baking soda, whitening toothpaste, or whispered prayers will reverse resin yellowing. That’s cope. Sanding or blushing are your only real options.

So yes. I am aware. I chose this path.

🩲 Unwrapping the Doll (Briefly NSFW, Then Mercifully Not)

Out of the wrapping he comes. Undies removed for inspection and then immediately put back on, because no one needs to stare at a resin dick for twelve uninterrupted minutes (in the unboxing video).

He is wired, which is increasingly common and very appreciated. The sculpt detail is sharp, the proportions are elegant, and he poses like someone who’s about to lead an army or emotionally collapse in a cathedral.

Also. Yes.
Magnetic anatomy.
Technology marches on.

🛡️ The Armor Situation (AKA: Where Is the Chest Piece?)

This image is from Ringdoll's website.

Now let’s talk about the armor.

I fully believed this doll would arrive with all armor pieces included. Reader, it did not. Every piece was there except the chest armor. The ONE piece that makes the whole look work. 😑

So now I am officially ISO SD-sized chest armor, haunting marketplaces like a medieval raccoon. 🦝

Also unexpected: the armor is painted. I assumed plain white resin and honestly would have preferred it. Painted armor means I am now afraid to touch anything too confidently.

The sword is slightly curved, which bothers me in a quiet, internal screaming way. I may try gently heating it to straighten it, but if I ruin it, I will simply lie and say I like it that way. 🥲

☠️ Apocalypse Aesthetics (But Make It Secular)

A quick note before anyone gets confused: I am not religious. I am an atheist. I like the fantasy and visual aesthetic, not the theology.

Ringdoll’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse line has completely hijacked my brain. The designs are dramatic, grim, and unapologetically intense. End-of-days couture. Medieval doom vibes. Exactly my thing.

If you unsubscribed when I said “atheist,” that’s fine. For everyone else, welcome. We can coexist in the comments. 🤡

🧠 Final Thoughts: Would I Buy Him Again?

Despite the white resin anxiety, the missing chest armor, and my growing fear of yellowing, this doll is stunning. The sculpt is strong, the posing is excellent, and Ringdoll has officially gone from "not for me" to "please stop releasing things I want."

I also have more Ringdoll dolls incoming, so this will not be the last time I complain lovingly about this brand.

Fun fact to close this out:
This doll arrived before Legend Doll even gave me a tracking number.
He simply appeared. A surprise apocalypse king.

Watch the full unboxing video on Youtube!

]]><![CDATA[My Experience with Immortality of Soul (IOS): A Cautionary Tale of Silence and Security Issues]]>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:03 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/my-experience-with-immortality-of-soul-ios-a-cautionary-tale-of-silence-and-security-issues

I am writing this post to share a recent and frustrating experience I had with Immortality of Soul (IOS). While I have always admired their work and have been eyeing their Raul head for ages, my recent order for a Class50 Body has left me feeling very hesitant about ever ordering from them again.

I didn't go into this purchase expecting any trouble. I actually have a history with this company; I ordered from them back in 2016 and IOS was pleasant to deal with, sending my order promptly and without issue. Because of that positive experience, I didn't think twice about ordering again. I assumed I was in good hands.

If you have an open order with them, I hope my timeline helps you decide your next steps.

The Timeline: From Promise to Silence

My journey began on July 30, 2025, when I placed an order for an IOS Class50 body. I had also ordered a Kappa head from their Dopple Maiden line, which arrived without issue. Since they are essentially the same team, I expected the same level of service for the body.

Things initially seemed on track. On October 31, 2025, the IOS admin confirmed on the Q&A board that my package would ship via EMS Premium on "next Monday," which was November 4, 2025. However, that date came and went with no tracking number.

After waiting for a response that never came, I began a long series of follow-ups:

November 8, 2025: I posted on the Q&A board asking why they had not replied to my questions about shipping. I pointed out that the promised ship date had passed with no tracking number provided.
December 14, 2025: I sent a direct email asking for a shipping update and confirming customs declaration details. No response.
December 21, 2025: I posted the same content from my email to their public Q&A board, hoping for more visibility. No response.
December 23, 2025: After receiving no response on the Q&A board, I emailed them directly once again. Still no response.

For months, I was met with absolute radio silence across every platform they own.

Community Insights and the PayPal Dispute

On December 20, 2025, I reached out to the community on the Den of Angels forum to ask if anyone else was having similar issues with IOS. Many users responded and suggested that I open a PayPal dispute immediately since I was nearing the 180 day limit. I honestly had completely forgotten about the PayPal window because I have not had trouble with a company in such a long time.

During these discussions, it became clear that I was not the only one. Other collectors mentioned that these issues with IOS stretched back into 2024. Individuals reported having to resort to PayPal disputes just to receive their dolls after promised shipping dates had long since passed. This suggested a recurring pattern of behavior rather than a one time delay.

Realizing I was approaching the 180 day protection limit, I finally filed a PayPal dispute. This is a crucial reminder for all collectors: you only have 180 days from the purchase date to protect your money.

As of 9:00 AM yesterday (01/17/2026), I was officially refunded my full purchase amount. IOS never responded to the PayPal dispute. They also remained completely silent on their own Q&A board and via email throughout the entire dispute process. If you are in a similar boat, I suggest opening a dispute while you still can.

Update: January 18, 2026. The "Hacked" Excuse

The situation took a strange turn today. After the PayPal dispute closed in my favor and the payment was reversed, I suddenly received an email from IOS with a tracking number.

I immediately emailed them back to tell them to cancel the shipment. I explained that I had already received a refund via the dispute process and they should not send the item. Their response was:

"Our company email was hacked, which caused a security issue. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment this may have caused."

While a hack is a serious issue, I find this explanation difficult to fully accept. Even if their email was compromised, I had posted several times on their Q&A board with the same messages. They could have checked and responded to the board at any time, but they did not.

Even if the hacked email was tied directly to their Q&A board access, a professional business should have secondary login methods or multi-factor authentication in place for extra security. These are standard protocols that would have allowed them to maintain communication with their customers despite a compromised account.

Furthermore, the "hacked" excuse raises serious concerns about data security. If their systems were compromised, it is unclear how much customer information was stolen, if any. As a customer, it is worrying to think that personal information like names, addresses, and order histories could be at risk. A company should be transparent about the scope of a breach, but IOS has provided no such clarity.

My Final Thoughts

As for the tracking number they provided, it does not work yet. It is not showing up in my UPS app, unlike my previous Kappa head order, so I assume they managed to cancel the shipment. I am not sure if they fully understood that the money was already returned to me when they mentioned shipping it in that last email, which is why I told them not to ship the doll.

IOS really dropped the ball on communication. If a company email is hacked and they cannot respond, they owe it to their customers to post an announcement on their website, a message on the Q&A board, or a mass update via a secure channel. Leaving customers in the dark for months is not how you handle a security crisis.

I have always wanted the Raul head, but this experience has made me very wary. Given the history of issues reaching back to 2024 (or earlier), I am not sure I can trust them with my money in the future.

Take this situation with a grain of salt, but please keep a very close eye on your PayPal windows when dealing with IOS right now.

Update: January 20, 2026. The Package Arrives Against My Wishes

I woke up this morning to a very frustrating development. Despite my explicit request on January 18th for IOS to cancel the shipment, they proceeded to send the doll anyway. The package has already cleared customs in my country, and I have been notified that a tariff fee is now due before the item can be delivered.

This creates a very difficult dilemma. I have already received my full refund through the PayPal dispute process, and I made it clear to IOS that I did not want the doll once the communication had been broken for so long. However, they ignored my instructions and said they would ship the doll anyway. They have not stated that this is a gift.

I sent a polite follow-up email this morning explaining that I do not want to accept the package for a transaction that has already been refunded. I am currently waiting for a reply, which I hope to receive this evening.

Since I will not be home to accept the delivery, the package will likely be held by the courier because the customs fees have not been paid. This buys me a little bit of time to hear back from the company.

My plan is simple:

If IOS responds and says I can keep the doll as a gift: I will pay the tariff fee and pick up the package.
If they demand payment for the doll: I will officially refuse the delivery. This will trigger a "Return to Sender" process so the doll goes back to them at no cost to me.

I will post another update as soon as I hear back from them or decide to send the package back. It is a very strange situation to be in, but I am standing firm on the fact that I should not be recharged for an item I tried to warn them not to send before it was even shipped.

Blog Update: Clarification and Resolution

On January 23, I finally received a reply from IOS, albeit a bit late. In their message, they offered to cover the tariff I had previously mentioned and stated that I should receive the doll, as it would otherwise be destroyed.

I replied to clarify that I had already paid the tariff and received the doll. I also asked them to confirm their intentions going forward. Specifically, I wanted to know whether the doll was being provided as a gift of goodwill or if they intended to attempt to charge me for it again. I made it clear that if the latter was the case, I would be more than willing to return the doll, provided a prepaid return shipping label was supplied, as I had not opened it yet.

I received a final reply on January 24th to bring a close to the issue:

I’m glad to hear that you received the package safely. As you understood, this doll is indeed a gift offered in goodwill. Thank you very much for accepting it.

We will improve our production and shipping systems going forward.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Wishing you a happy weekend, and thank you again.

IOS admin.

With that clarification, the issue is now fully resolved. While the process was messy and communication was delayed, I do appreciate IOS taking responsibility and making an effort to set things right in the end. I can finally move forward and you can look forward to the box opening video soon.

]]><![CDATA[Fantasy Shape Artist Doll Bust Unboxing (AKA: Shipping Tried to Kill Me)]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:45:28 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/fantasy-shape-artist-doll-bust-unboxing-aka-shipping-tried-to-kill-me

Today’s victim...feature...is a massive artist doll bust stand by Fantasy Shape (also known as Shapeshifting Doll, depending on which translation app is having a day). This piece has been sitting in my Superbuy warehouse for far longer than it should have, mostly because the shipping estimate alone nearly sent me into the void.

The Shipping Saga (Volume Weight Is a Villain)

Superbuy initially told me shipping would cost $200. Two hundred. For context, I recently shipped a snake doll (longer, heavier, and far more dramatic) for about $80. So naturally, I assumed something suspicious was happening.

And surprise! It turns out they were calculating volume weight instead of actual weight. Despite choosing a shipping line that claimed it charged by actual weight. Love that for me.

After several emotional support deep breaths and the act of transferring more money than I wanted to acknowledge, the final shipping total came out to $100. Still painful. Still chest-pain inducing. Just… less fatal.

First Impressions: This Thing Is Huge

This Fantasy Shape piece is not a full doll but a resin bust stand, which already makes it a little unusual compared to most BJDs in my collection. That said, it is massive. Dramatically so.

Honestly, if this sculpt had been designed with a lower half with legs, or a tail, it would have been incredible as a full doll. And no, not that kind of lower half. Please behave. I mean legs. Or a tail. Something respectable.

Packaging: Overkill, But Effective

The doll was packaged extremely well. Almost aggressively well. Which I appreciate…even if I’m still emotionally processing how much the shipping cost.

The hands, which I fully expected to arrive damaged, survived perfectly. Probably because this thing was packed like it was headed for a museum archive rather than my tiny living space.

The Hands (They Look Familiar)

Let’s talk about the hands for a second.

They’re paddle-like. Suspiciously familiar. Squints at DFA Merman. At least this time, everything arrived in the same color, which already feels like progress.

The wrist rings, however, make me nervous. They feel like the kind of detail that could eventually break out of the resin if handled too roughly. This is definitely a “look but don’t manhandle” situation.

Assembly Anxiety

Putting this bust together was mostly straightforward, except for one hand that absolutely refused to cooperate. I had to step away and come back to it because I was genuinely afraid I’d break something.

There is a warning card included that mentions the bust could be back-heavy and prone to falling backward. In practice, it actually feels quite solid. That said, when I eventually display it (a bold assumption, I know), I’ll be taking precautions.

Head Compatibility (Because I Can’t Stop Myself)

Out of curiosity, I tested the Kappa head from my previous video on this stand, and shockingly, it fit very well!

Did that stop me from already ordering one of the official heads designed for this bust?

No. No, it did not.

I should probably check on that order. It’s been… a while.

Final Thoughts

Despite the shipping trauma and my ongoing concern for my finances, this Fantasy Shape artist bust is genuinely impressive. It’s beautifully sculpted, extremely well-made, and undeniably striking.

Would I do it again?

Ask me after I recover emotionally from the shipping bill.

If you enjoy watching dolls drain my bank account and slowly take over my living space, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. Uploads are sporadic, vibes are consistent, and financial regret is guaranteed.

Until next time: eat more fiber, check for box handles, and maybe don’t look too closely at shipping estimates.

Watch the full video on YouTube!

]]><![CDATA[$65 Budget BJD Body Review: UFDoll 1/4 Male Body V2 Unboxing]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:30:00 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/65-budget-bjd-body-review-ufdoll-14-male-body-v2-unboxing-head-try-ons

Welcome back to another installment of things I hope strangers on the internet don’t judge me too harshly for. Today’s victim is UFDoll’s 1/4 male body, Version 2. The more mature, muscular version, not the softer, child‑like V1.

Do I need another doll body? Absolutely not. Am I low on funds and high on anxiety? Yes. Did that stop me? Clearly no, because here we are.

The justification this time is simple and dangerous: this body was only about $35. Even after roughly $30 in shipping, we’re calling it $65 total, which in BJD math is basically free.

Unboxing Surprises (And Mild Regret)

Right out of the box, UFDoll stays true to form.

First up: the Certificate of Authenticity. It still looks like printed garbage. I say this with love, but also with the pain of a former graphic designer and printing operator. The design hurts me emotionally. That said, if a terrible CoA is what keeps these dolls affordable, I will happily accept my garbage paperwork and move on with my life.

Next, we have the inevitable moment of....

"Oh look, a bag of d—"
Ahem.

Yes, anatomy parts. Moving swiftly along.

And then there’s the entire melamine sponge they casually throw into the box. Not a sliver. Not a scrap. A full sponge. Honestly, even some higher‑end doll companies don’t do that, so credit where credit is due.

A Bag-o-Dicks, because nothing says “premium doll experience” like being presented with multiple genital options I absolutely did not ask for but am now responsible for owning.

I Ordered a Body. I Received… a Whole Doll.

Here’s where things went off the rails (not really).

I was under the impression I ordered just a body. What arrived was a full doll, complete with a head, extra hands, and extra feet. This was not a gift. This was a consequence.

To be fair, I ordered through Taobao, and I relied on Chrome Translate, which means some details were, let’s say, aggressively misunderstood. Things were lost in translation. Entire doll components, apparently.

Material & Build: 1/4 vs 1/3 UFDoll Bodies

This 1/4 body is produced similarly to the UFDoll female I ordered previously. It’s not hollow like the 1/3 UFDoll bodies I own. Those 1/3 bodies feel very much like hard, hollow plastic.

This one is different.

The 1/4 body is solid, heavier, and feels closer to resin. Not rubbery, not vinyl — just dense and substantial. Because of that solid construction, these 1/4 dolls are noticeably heavier than their 1/3 counterparts.

If you’ve handled both, the difference is immediate. The 1/4 bodies simply feel more premium, even though they’re still budget‑friendly.

Posing, Stability, and One Slight Yellow Knee

Once we get to bending and posing, the body really shines. He’s rock solid and holds poses extremely well.

I did notice that the knee peanut joint is slightly discolored, leaning more yellow than the surrounding plastic. It’s not dramatic, but it’s noticeable if you’re looking closely. Fortunately, it doesn’t affect posing or stability at all. You may not be able to see it well in the photo, but the discoloration is much more noticeable in person.

Functionally, this body performs far better than its price suggests. I am eagerly awaiting UFdoll to release more body types. They will definitely have my patronage! I especially need more SD bodies.

The Head Situation (A Chronic Problem)

I will almost certainly sell the included head, just like I’ve done with other UFDolls. I don’t particularly care for it, and the last thing I need is another floating head judging me from a shelf.

The entire reason I bought this body was to use it with a head I already own. That said, I did try several floating heads on it, including some Fairyland heads that technically already have bodies...purely for comparison and chaos!

I also ordered this body in peach/pink (蜜桃/粉肌), though it definitely leans closer to white than expected. Keep that in mind if you’re trying to color‑match.

I just wish they'd release more colors. And by colors, I mean actual colors — chocolate tans, grays, purples… you know, fun. Not fifty shades of "almost white."

Final Thoughts

Despite the accidental full doll, the questionable CoA, and my ongoing lack of self‑control, this body is genuinely impressive.

For $65 total, the UFDoll 1/4 male body V2 delivers a solid build, good posing, and a more mature sculpt that works beautifully with a variety of heads.

I’ve also discovered another company producing similar bodies, which means I will almost certainly repeat this entire process again in the near future.

Please keep me in your thoughts.

Until the next unboxing, see you!

]]><![CDATA[The Necromancer's Search: Or, How a Four-Eyed Fox Doll Stole My Soul]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:41:19 GMThttps://www.dedeko.me/blog/the-necromancers-search-or-how-a-four-eyed-fox-doll-stole-my-soul

You know those moments when you're innocently scrolling the digital equivalent of a dusty antique shop and suddenly, BAM! Your sanity is ripped out by a pair of molded, slightly sinister plastic eyes. That's how this started. I don't even remember what cosmic nonsense I was searching for—probably vintage taxidermy or a how-to guide on ritualistic sacrifices—but I stumbled upon a doll head. A GORGEOUS, horrifying, four-eyed doll head.

It was immediately apparent this wasn't some prominent companies sculpt. Information was nonexistent. A quick search yielded nothing but digital tumbleweeds. "Great," I thought, "Another brilliant, fleeting independent artist whose work I'll never own." I filed the memory away, like a freshly dug grave I’d eventually need to return to.

🦊 The Obsession: Why You Should Never Trust a Fox

But the head wouldn't die. It haunted my waking moments like a poorly-exorcised spirit.

The Features of My Torment: Four eyes (because two are for basic mortals), sharply molded, elf-like ears, and, the cherry on this unsettling cake, detachable fox ears.
The Eyelash Problem: At first, I hated the molded eyelashes. They were a bizarre, theatrical choice. Then, like Stockholm Syndrome, I fell in love. They were unique. A true anomaly in the otherwise dull, fleshy landscape of the BJD world.

This meant I had to find it. I put on my amateur necromancer hat and began to SCOUR the digital underworld. I translated my fevered ravings into Chinese, consulted the digital oracle known as Den of Angels, and waded into the murky depths of Google Image Search, Xianyu (China's second-hand market, a truly cursed place), and Baidu (a similarly cursed Chinese search engine).

🧐 The Conspiracy: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Souls

A special thanks to "poppyfleaur_bjd" for contacting the owner of this doll and providing information!

What I unearthed was a swirling vortex of conflicting information and confusing aliases that would make a spy thriller author blush.

Alias Found: "Cursed Fox (咒狐)"
Source: Consistent across all platforms
Translation/Role: The undisputed Sculpt Name

Alias Found: RaviraDoll
Source: An Instagram source
Translation/Role: The first, seemingly false, Artist Name

Alias Found: Chinese TikTok
Account Source: Related to the above name
Translation/Role: An un-contactable source of BJD content

The Casting Cult Emerges

The trail quickly went cold and then mutated. This head wasn't an indie darling; it was licensed out to a group called CP Group (CP团), a casting entity. This is where the names started piling up like bodies after a massacre: Teacher Owl (猫头鹰老师), and the inexplicable "Oriole." The author’s teacher? Does this doll head require a degree?

Seriously, RaviraDoll to Teacher Owl? Are we talking about the same demonic doll artist, or just a group of people who are terrible at branding?

🦉 Direct Interrogation and the Linguistic Black Magic

I decided to go straight to the source, finding the CP Group on TaoBao. I essentially cornered them and demanded: "Did you cast this thing? What is its name, and who is the shadowy fiend who sculpted it?"

Their reply was swift:
“作者老师叫猫头莺 and 这款娃娃叫咒狐”

My immediate translation of this key evidence was: "The author's teacher is called Cat-headed Oriole." and "The author's name is Nightingale."

The Great Translation Cluster-F*ck

The Chinese name for the artist, Mao Tou Ying (猫头莺老师), or Teacher Owl/Cat-headed Oriole, proved to be an exercise in frustration. Every translation tool and context gave a slightly different result, like a series of fragmented prophecies:

(Mr.) Cat-headed Oriole
Teacher Owl
Mr. Cat-headed Warbler (or Wren)

But wait, the ritual begins to stabilize! As I cross-referenced the mangled translations, a pattern emerged! A hint of phonetic consistency in the linguistic chaos.

The name Mao Tou Ying (猫头莺) is likely the key. Even when the full translation failed, the individual parts sometimes stuck:

A Weibo translation yielded "Maitao Warbler," which is phonetically consistent with MAO TOU Ying.
Another translation gave "Yingying," which clearly links back to the final sound, YING.

This suggests that Teacher Owl/Cat-headed Oriole is the true, maddeningly translated identity. The pieces fit! The name is a cursed puzzle, but the core sculpt is 100% Cursed Fox (咒狐), though some cursed algorithm once spat out the translation "Bodhisattva." A four-eyed fox demon is a Bodhisattva. Sure. Why not.

Sources (Mostly translated via Google Chrome Translate. Weibo was translated with Chrome and the "translate content".)

Source: Chinese TikTok

Source: Baidu

Cursed resin doll printing ad on Xianyu.

🏆 The Prize and The Aftermath

In the end, my tireless, unholy crusade paid off. I discovered the Cursed Fox was available in both 1/3 (SD) and 1/4 (MSD) sizes. The internet was full of "WANTED" ads, but only a pitiful two listings for sale on Xianyu. One SD head, one MSD head.

I immediately mobilized my Superbuy agents, threw money at the problem, and secured the SD head. It’s now mine, and I fully expect it to whisper dark secrets to me in the dead of night.

I also learned that another group supposedly cast these heads, but I've learned my lesson about chasing spectral information. I did find someone on Xianyu advertising their resin 3D printing services, and they chose the Cursed Fox as their example. Unfortunately, the result was a tragically terrible print. A mess of garbled plastic and non-existent eyelashes. If that was their pitch, they proved they could perfectly replicate disappointment, but I swiftly dismissed this visual insult to the original artist’s demonic vision.

T̶h̶e̶ ̶h̶u̶n̶t̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶o̶v̶e̶r̶.̶ ̶M̶y̶ ̶s̶o̶u̶l̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶s̶t̶a̶i̶n̶e̶d̶.̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶C̶u̶r̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶F̶o̶x̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶h̶o̶m̶e̶.̶

And of course, if you possess any dark knowledge about the Cursed Fox, or if you were involved in this artistic conspiracy, by all means, confess. Drop your spectral wisdom in the comments below or under the YouTube video. My sanity is already compromised, so what's one more piece of confusing information?

💸💔😩Post-Scriptum: The Universe Hate Me

I had this post finalized, tucked safely into the drafts, ready to celebrate my twisted victory. Naturally, the universe decided I was too happy. I woke up to a notification from my Xianyu agent: the seller of the SD Cursed Fox head had suddenly canceled the transaction. So, the SD head that stole my soul has now stolen my money and vanished. Ugh. These heads are more mythical than actual unicorns. I've found an MSD size listing, and we'll see if that transaction goes down in flames too.

Buying anything off the Chinese second-hand market is the emotional equivalent of pulling your own teeth, made worse by Superbuy tacking on what feels like an extra limb's worth of fees and currency conversion upcharges. While I have a (an?) Xianyu and Alipay account, my confidence level for a DIY transaction is precisely zero. I'm putting this post back into drafts, just in case the MSD head decides to vaporize next. The search continues.

Sources

https://weibo.com/5655787311/Ot9FdanN0
https://weibo.com/5655787311/OiNUzElau
https://weibo.com/5290103844/OlR5KhqE8
https://m.dianping.com/ugcdetail/312115725?sceneType=0&bizType=29&msource=baiduappugc
https://mbd.baidu.com/newspage/data/dtlandingsuper?nid=dt_2559236188900452771&sourceFrom=search_a

https://www.douyin.com/user/MS4wLjABAAAARm1vNoUkH9AOo7tHQdF7Uqjb2J7YIRzn21BGboMg34bPmaiewZhCTJ0LjPDCGd4T?from_tab_name=main
General Baidu search for "莺莺怪咒狐BJD" (images tab)

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🧍‍♂️🧍‍♂️ The Accidental Twins

🧠 Surprise: Free Heads I Didn’t Ask For

🔧 Joint Quality: Acceptable, But…

​⚠️ The Metal Crimp Situation

👠 The Female Body: Slightly Better? Slightly Worse?

🖤 Final Verdict

🆚 PVC or Resin?

🌈 ​The second downside is color.

😤 My personal gripe

​🔮 What’s Next

🕳️ The Tail-Shaped Void

​🧭 Enter: Taobao (The Labyrinth)

💸 Shipping: My Greatest Enemy

📦 The Unboxing (A Slow Descent)

💔 The Incident™

​🔧 Installation: A Puzzle From Hell

👗 A Brief Moment of Redemption

🐍 Final Result: Alpha, Now With Tail

🔮 What’s Next (More Chaos)

🖤 Final Thoughts

​Limited Valentine Figure from the Together with Loong Series

​Poseable Anatomy Models for Art

​Comparing Some of My Other Art Model Figures

​Blind Box BJD Bodies

Poem in a Box Asymptomatic Body

​Resin BJD Head – Sicang / Terakura Aha

The Mystery of the Cursed Fox Head

Final Thoughts

​​Ordering from Dolce Luce Dolls

The Horn Shipping Warning

Packaging… or Lack Thereof

​3D Printing Quality

The Mystery of the Broken Tracking

​Installing the Horns (A Struggle)

​Why the Horns Wouldn’t Stay

Final Thoughts on the Antares Set

​The Purple Situation (aka My Camera Is Lying)

​Full Set? In This Economy?

Why I Love Long, Skinny Things

Accessories Held Together by Vibes

Extra Hands & The Hoarder’s Dilemma

Shipping by Boat: The Scenic Trauma

The Eyes Are Judging Me

Final Thoughts

Opening the Box (At Last)

​Size Reality Check

Jointing and Mobility Notes

Final Thoughts

​Why Does My Doll Have a Battery Sticker? 🔋

Limited Edition… Allegedly 🧮

​The Five‑Pound Steel Surprise 🪨

​The Skirt Betrayal 👗

Accessories, Magnets, and Regret 🧲

​Misc Items & Bonus Injuries 📦

​Doll Stand: Deeply Unnecessary 🪑

​Articulation, Wiring, and Why One Leg Is Always Longer 🦴

​Elbows, Shoulders, and the Underboob Joint 👀

​Is This Actually Plated? ✨

Assembly Instructions

How the Skirt Actually Attaches 🔧

Head Accessories: Magnets Strike Again 👽

The Clear Helmet Problem 🪖

​The Head Comes Apart 😐

Final Thoughts 🖤

Update: The Skirt Is, In Fact, Broken 🧾

​​The Long Search

​The Mercari Miracle

​Of Course There Was a Coupon

Video Discussion: ​Head-Only Unboxings & Format Thoughts

​Final Thoughts

​​👀 First Impressions: Looks Can Deceive

​👀 First Impressions: Not PVC, Definitely Resin

​✋ Hands, Hands, Hands

🔗 Joints & Posing: Standard with a Quirk

​🧑‍🦱Head Compatibility: The Box-of-Heads Experiment

​🔥 Price & Shipping Drama

​🎬 Backdrop Disaster

🖤 Final Verdict: Surprisingly Solid

​​📦 The Box: Filthy but Full of Potential

​✨ The Chrome Finish: A Mirror I Did Not Consent To

⚠️ The Metal Crimp Situation

🌈 The second downside is color.

🔮 What’s Next

🧭 Enter: Taobao (The Labyrinth)

🔧 Installation: A Puzzle From Hell

Limited Valentine Figure from the Together with Loong Series

Poseable Anatomy Models for Art

Comparing Some of My Other Art Model Figures

Blind Box BJD Bodies

Resin BJD Head – Sicang / Terakura Aha

Ordering from Dolce Luce Dolls

3D Printing Quality

Installing the Horns (A Struggle)

Why the Horns Wouldn’t Stay

The Purple Situation (aka My Camera Is Lying)

Full Set? In This Economy?

Size Reality Check

Why Does My Doll Have a Battery Sticker? 🔋

The Five‑Pound Steel Surprise 🪨

The Skirt Betrayal 👗

Misc Items & Bonus Injuries 📦

Doll Stand: Deeply Unnecessary 🪑

Articulation, Wiring, and Why One Leg Is Always Longer 🦴

Elbows, Shoulders, and the Underboob Joint 👀

Is This Actually Plated? ✨

The Head Comes Apart 😐

The Long Search

The Mercari Miracle

Of Course There Was a Coupon

Video Discussion: Head-Only Unboxings & Format Thoughts

Final Thoughts

👀 First Impressions: Looks Can Deceive

👀 First Impressions: Not PVC, Definitely Resin

✋ Hands, Hands, Hands

🧑‍🦱Head Compatibility: The Box-of-Heads Experiment

🔥 Price & Shipping Drama

🎬 Backdrop Disaster

📦 The Box: Filthy but Full of Potential

✨ The Chrome Finish: A Mirror I Did Not Consent To

🫧 Chrome Bubbles and Sale-Price Realizations

🦵 Joint Construction: A Puzzle With Opinions

🔺 The Mysterious Back Hole and the Tail That Got Away

🧠 Head Fit Test: Against All Odds, It Worked

🧼 The Ritual Cleansing of the Box

⚔️ First Impressions: Ringdoll Did Not Used to Impress Me

🤍 White Resin: A Decision I Will Regret Publicly

🩲 Unwrapping the Doll (Briefly NSFW, Then Mercifully Not)

🛡️ The Armor Situation (AKA: Where Is the Chest Piece?)

☠️ Apocalypse Aesthetics (But Make It Secular)

🧠 Final Thoughts: Would I Buy Him Again?

Update: January 18, 2026. The "Hacked" Excuse

My Final Thoughts

Update: January 20, 2026. The Package Arrives Against My Wishes

Blog Update: Clarification and Resolution

The Shipping Saga (Volume Weight Is a Villain)

Head Compatibility (Because I Can’t Stop Myself)

Unboxing Surprises (And Mild Regret)

Material & Build: 1/4 vs 1/3 UFDoll Bodies

The Head Situation (A Chronic Problem)

🦊 The Obsession: Why You Should Never Trust a Fox

🧐 The Conspiracy: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Souls

The Casting Cult Emerges

🦉 Direct Interrogation and the Linguistic Black Magic

The Great Translation Cluster-F*ck

🏆 The Prize and The Aftermath

💸💔😩Post-Scriptum: The Universe Hate Me