​To make matters worse, when I finally cut open the tape and stared into the abyss of packing material, I was genuinely irritated. There was so much blank space! If Dollzone had just tweaked the engineering a little bit, like making the tail, tail segments, and upper hip fish detachable, they could have easily shipped this in a normal-sized doll box. ​If I had known, I would have tried to get Superbuy to repack it smaller or even asked Dollzone to ship her unstrung. Paying $200 for shipping after dropping a pretty penny on the doll itself felt like a direct slap in the face.

🧜‍♀️The Doll: Gorgeous, Macabre, and Purple ​💀

Putting aside my bitterness over the postage, the doll herself is breathtaking. While there is a beautiful mermaid princess version, I obviously went for the zombie version because I am completely obsessed with the macabre. ​ The colorway is a stunning mix of purple and clear resin. It is genuinely mesmerizing because you can actually see the internal tail spine right through the clear resin, especially where the flesh opens up as rotten decay and at the tip of the tail where the flesh is completely gone. She also features an incredible, gruesome gaping hole in her side exposing her ribcage. Compared to my old DFA merman (whose weird, short tail made me rehome him), this girl blows him completely out of the water. ​

Design Flaws and Headaches ​😡

She comes with two interchangeable mouth parts: teeth and a tongue, both shaped like cute little fish. However, there is a frustrating design flaw here. The tail of the fish mouth parts blocks the S-hook hole. Every time you try to put the head back on, the S-hook knocks the mouthpiece completely out of place. I desperately wish they had used magnets for these like my Bad World Researcher heads. It would make installation so much easier! ​ I also picked up the extra fin ears, but honestly? I’m regretting that purchase. They weren’t included with the basic set, and the instructions (or lack thereof) are a mystery. They included a wire headband and some super thin wire, but I have zero clue how they are supposed to attach. Lessons definitely learned on that front!

✨Looking Ahead​✨

​The Heads I Bought 👁️

The two heads I ordered are companion sculpts: One open-eyed version One closed-eyed version Which is exactly what I wanted. I’m currently planning a pair of twin characters, so I’ve been specifically hunting for matching sculpts where one appears open-eyed and the other closed-eyed. Surprisingly, this is harder to find than you’d think, especially once you start dealing with very specific proportions. I thought the chaotic facial expressions were also perfect. Originally, I only managed to grab one version because the SP head sold out (I missed the ordering period). Thankfully, Dollsphere briefly reopened ordering so I could quickly purchase the second head before it vanished back into the resin void again. I’m pretty sure several other collectors also slipped through that temporary opening like rabid squirrels squeezing under a closing garage door.

​The Mouth Pieces Are Actually Genius 🦈

One of my favorite things about these heads is the interchangeable mouth system. Each head comes with: A tongue piece An open fang/shark teeth mouth A closed mouth option But here’s the important part: They’re magnetic. No sticky putty. No tiny resin parts launching themselves across the room. No trying to pry miniature teeth out with your fingernails while questioning your life choices at 1 AM. The mouth parts simply snap into place with magnets. Honestly? More companies should do this. The design feels incredibly clean and user-friendly compared to some older interchangeable systems I’ve seen in the hobby. Also, the little cat-themed mouth handles and holographic certificates immediately triggered the shiny-object-loving crow section of my brain. I may love dark and gothic aesthetics, but I’m also helpless against anything holographic. Tiny rainbow sparkle? Instant neuron activation. ​

The Real Problem: MSD Head Sizes Are Chaos 💀

Now we arrive at the part where my optimism slowly leaves my body. These heads are technically smaller than standard MSD heads at around 17.5cm, which initially gave me hope they would fit my Rosette bodies. Rosette dolls are notorious for having very small heads compared to many modern MSD dolls. Even though they’re MSD-sized bodies, the proportions lean more delicate and narrow, especially in the shoulders and neck area. This creates a problem. A lot of MSD heads technically fit the neck measurement...but visually look too large. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened here. Not dramatically oversized. Not cartoonishly huge. Just slightly too big in a way that makes everything look subtly incorrect. ​ Like when somebody hangs a painting two inches too high, and your brain refuses to stop noticing it. ​

​Previous Failed Experiments 🪦

This is not my first attempt at solving this problem. Previously, I purchased a pair of Withdoll heads because they also had matching open-eye and closed-eye versions. Unfortunately, once they arrived, they turned out to be WAY too large for the Rosette bodies. Completely unusable for the characters I had planned. At this point, I’ve accumulated a growing collection of: “Heads I Thought Would Work But Absolutely Did Not.” An expensive category. So far, the closest success I’ve had has been with smaller Fairyland heads. They’re not perfect, but proportionally, they work much better with Rosette bodies. I currently use a Fairyland Soo Dark Elf head for one character, but I still need two matching sculpts for the twins. ​ Which creates another issue: finding similar sculpt styles in smaller sizes. Because apparently the universe enjoys watching collectors suffer. ​

Withdoll Mai/Nei Dikadoll Elf Rena. The only sculpt I could find with floppy elf ears at the time.

​Why This Is So Difficult

​Final Thoughts 🕯️

🧍‍♂️🧍‍♂️ The Accidental Twins

🧠 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.

​⚠️ 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

🆚 PVC or Resin?

🌈 ​The second downside is color.

😤 My personal gripe

​🔮 What’s Next

🕳️ The Tail-Shaped Void

​🧭 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. 🧍‍♀️ ​

​🔧 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

🐍 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

​Limited Valentine Figure from the Together with Loong Series

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

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

​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.

Final Thoughts

​​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

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

​Installing the Horns (A Struggle)

​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

​The Purple Situation (aka My Camera Is Lying)

​Full Set? In This Economy?

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

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

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.

Opening the Box (At Last)

​Size Reality Check

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

​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 🧮

​The Five‑Pound Steel Surprise 🪨

​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.”

Accessories, Magnets, and Regret 🧲

​Misc Items & Bonus Injuries 📦

​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? ✨

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

​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

​Of Course There Was a Coupon

Video Discussion: ​Head-Only Unboxings & Format Thoughts

​Final Thoughts

​​👀 First Impressions: Looks Can Deceive

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

​👀 First Impressions: Not PVC, Definitely Resin

​✋ 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

​🧑‍🦱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

​🎬 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

​​📦 The Box: Filthy but Full of Potential

​✨ 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

​🦵 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

​🧼 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

​🤍 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)

​🧠 Final Thoughts: Would I Buy Him Again?

The Timeline: From Promise to Silence

Community Insights and the PayPal Dispute

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

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

​My Final Thoughts

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

​Blog Update: Clarification and Resolution

​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.

​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

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

​Head Compatibility (Because I Can’t Stop Myself)

Final Thoughts