Can Viola arch her back?

Blackened · Post by **Blackened** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:12 am

I'm scared to try to bend her and break something in the process. At various times I have found her to be a little stiff; both in terms of leaning forward and aiming her hips upward (when she is on her back) or arching her back when she is on her knees. I have seen some pictures posted here that makes her look more flexible than I give her credit. I really don't want to break her... Anyone know or have any tricks in posing her?

oneatatime · Post by **oneatatime** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:42 am

Not that I am aware of. Too stiff for me to try and it's best not to force.

Toruf · Post by **Toruf** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:12 am

From what I've read on these forums, there's limited range of movement from her upper shoulders upwards and from her hips downward, but the spine itself is a one-piece metal rod. There are pictures of both breaking her spine and then repairing it if you dig around.

Sotaichou · Post by **Sotaichou** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:10 pm

I believe all her upper body (torso) movement comes from the hip joints.

I would also be interested in seeing the photos you are referring to, so everyone gets a clearer picture of what may or may not be possible.

/g'day.

Gio TheGREAT · Post by **Gio TheGREAT** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:51 pm

Here are the specs for the movements of this amazing doll

Sotaichou · Post by **Sotaichou** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:11 am

ah. So, there is suppose to be a joint at the back/stomach. good to know.

I've always wanted (and tried) to take photos of her in a sitting fetal position, but I just didn't feel confident enough to go through with it and would rather be safe than sorry. At least now I see it should be possible.

thx Gio TheGREAT.

/g'day.

oneatatime · Post by **oneatatime** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:25 am

Thanks Gio! I have one of the first Models her back is very stiff so I'm hesitant to try that. I wonder if it's always been there or if they added that when they improved the hands and feet.

Gio TheGREAT · Post by **Gio TheGREAT** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:07 pm

oneatatime wrote:Thanks Gio! I have one of the first Models her back is very stiff so I'm hesitant to try that. I wonder if it's always been there or if they added that when they improved the hands and feet.

yea, I really ignore for which version of the Viola belongs this type of joints movements, mine bends her back but it doesn't keep it in that way.