If you're unsure, start with
“manageable weight” and “total purchase cost”.
MATERIALS
Silicone and TPE:
what's the difference?
Start by understanding what the materials are, then check the specifications of the models that interest you. Material names alone do not determine feel or finish quality.
Start with the differences.
- Silicone
- Silicone rubber. Raw-material properties include heat and weather resistance.
- TPE
- Thermoplastic elastomer. It combines rubber-like elasticity with the processability of thermoplastics.
Do not assume the same care products or temperature limits apply; check the product's instructions. Compare softness, weight, and price for each model as well.
Silicone
- What to check
- Head and body materials, hardness specifications, makeup and surface finish, and specified care methods.
Heat resistance of the raw material does not establish the heat resistance of the finished product, including its coatings and internal components.
TPE
- What to check
- The model's formulation and specifications, hardness and surface condition, storage requirements, and specified care products.
Properties vary with the formulation, so softness and surface characteristics are not uniform.
“What materials are used for this model's head and body? Please tell me the specified care products and storage requirements.”
Photos show only some aspects of color and shape. Feel, smell, and how heavy the doll feels in practice cannot be considered verified from references and photos alone. Supplement them with an in-person inspection or further questions.
Compare models by materialSIZE & WEIGHT
Having enough room
does not mean you can handle it.
Do not choose by height alone. Check the doll's weight separately from its packed dimensions and weight. Think through the route from receiving the package to placing the doll, as well as everyday moves.
- 01
Measure the display and storage space
Check shoulder width, hip width, and depth as well as height. Assess whether you can store the doll in the recommended position and leave enough room for storage and handling.
- 02
Check the route from the front door to the room
Check the outer box dimensions, stairs, corners, elevators, and delivery handover point. Even if the doll fits in the space, the box may not fit along the route.
- 03
Picture when you will need to move it
How will you move it for dressing, storage, and care? Do not assume you can handle it alone based only on a weight figure. Ask the retailer about lifting methods and any assistance needed.
Match each reference weight to its configuration.
When comparing, distinguish the standard TPE configuration in the reference material from the retailer's listed doll weight.
- LaceDoll 夏沫158cm · Standard TPE body configuration
- 35kg
- LaceDoll 晚冰160cm · Standard TPE body configuration
- 34kg
- HimeKingDoll 雪姫172cm · Silicone
- 51kg
THE WHOLE BUDGET
Build your budget from the base price
to the full purchase cost.
Compare prices on the same basis by checking what each includes. Keep doll-only prices separate from quotes that include selected specifications and shipping.
Base price ＋ Selected specifications ＋ Delivery costs ＋ Preparation and storage supplies
- Doll and standard specifications
- Check whether the featured head, makeup, wig, and accessories are included.
- Optional extras
- Check the cost of additional specifications or parts, and what can be changed after ordering.
- Delivery and receiving
- Check shipping charges, additional fees, delivery methods, and the handover point.
- Preparation and storage supplies
- Check the specified care products and any items needed for storage and moving.
A budget planning exampleThe listed price for HimeKingDoll 雪姫 172cm is ¥461,000. Selected specifications and additional delivery charges need separate confirmation.Check specifications
Compare reference base pricesBEFORE YOU ORDER
Before ordering,
check these 6 things.
Ask the retailer and check off the items you have confirmed. Keep the replies and quotes to reduce misunderstandings.
Ask the retailer about any unchecked items before ordering.
This checklist is a temporary note on this page only. It resets when you reload.
Example message to a retailer
Please tell me the standard specifications of the model I am considering, the total including additional costs, the packed dimensions and weight, and the delivery handover point. I would also like to confirm the specified handling instructions and, in the event of a defect, the reporting deadline, scope of support, and return shipping costs.
Once your criteria are clear,
compare models.
Start with the specifications side by side, then open the reference notes for a configuration that interests you.
Go to model comparison
