Hello people and dolls

minifriedrice · Post by **minifriedrice** » Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:20 pm

Hi all! Long time lurker (maybe not that long; about 6 months?). Just wanted to introduce myself

I've enjoyed browsing this community because you all are very friendly and encouraging, which is a rare trait for forums, I think. Additionally all the doll care, purchasing, and other information has been really helpful.

Some history if anyone's interested. I found out about silicone dolls by hearing about the movie Lars and the Real Girl, without ever actually seeing the movies. After looking up the topic, I first came to the RealDoll and BoyToy website. From there, I became really hungry for information on the subject of silicone dolls and decided I had to get one. Along the way I stumbled upon (and stayed and lurked) here at dollforum,

, and then finally ended up taking the plunge and ordering a BT4 with some minor customization (different eye color for instance).

With regards to the ordering process for anyone that might want to know about it, I have to say that Joe is a really helpful and friendly guy who answers questions promptly. Also, from shipping of the doll to arrival at my place, was only a 3 day process (Monday to Thursday!). So that made the longest wait of my life almost bearable. The box came in excellent quality and while the people at Seko seemed to be a little bit nosy, it seems like they hire independent contractors to do the actual delivery sometimes. The delivery person himself was not at all interested in the contents of the large box and he was very helpful in moving the box into the garage (apparently their policy is that they cannot take it inside your house for you anymore, but they can move it into your garage for some reason).

She is pretty heavy, but I think the main thing that makes it seem like the dolls are so heavy, is that you expect to be able to move them around so easily. Once you get over your misconception and realize that you have to move her around slowly and carefully, it's not bad.

I guess I'm a softy (according to the post Are you a softy?).

Here's a picture of Melissa.

Apologies, but I don't have a better camera at the moment.

So yeah, nice to finally meet you all.

pastydude · Post by **pastydude** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:10 am

Nice to meet you and great doll you have there!

minifriedrice · Post by **minifriedrice** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:20 am

Nice to meet you pastydude

HotDiggityDoll · Post by **HotDiggityDoll** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:27 am

Hi minifriedrice, congratz she is beautiful!

Solana face with blue eyes. Gorgeous... I think you're the first BT4 owner to post here?

Have fun and welcome to TDF.

Post by **mi6c** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:33 am

Welcome and congrats, certainly a nice look and good to see another softie around.

All the best.

minifriedrice · Post by **minifriedrice** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:58 am

Thanks for all the warm welcome. This is exactly what I meant, when I said you all were so inviting.

ks wrote:Hi minifriedrice, congratz she is beautiful!

Solana face with blue eyes. Gorgeous... I think you're the first BT4 owner to post here?

Have fun and welcome to TDF.

Maybe people are just being shy like I was/am?

mi6c wrote:Welcome and congrats, certainly a nice look and good to see another softie around.

All the best.

Thanks! I feel like being a softie only enhances the experience, which has been overwhelmingly positive so far.

0osik · Post by **0osik** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:57 am

Welcome to minifriedrice and your beautiful new BT4. Has she told you her name yet? Azure can't wait to see more pictures of her new sister.

Azure sends Hugs-n-Kisses
0osik

havefun · Post by **havefun** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:41 am

minifriedrice welcome to the forum, your girl looks wonderful and we'd love to see more.

1jayjay · Post by **1jayjay** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:22 am

Hi minifriedrice.

Welcome to the forum.

It's a fun friendly place so please feel free to join int the chat.

Thanks for the pic of Melissa - she's stunning

Looking forward to more of her pics - any camera or top of the range it doesn't matter - the photog takes the pics not the camera.

I hope you like it here and hope to see you round the place.

Hostage · Post by **Hostage** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:41 am

Congrats minifriedrice & welcome 'officially' to TDF (I probably lurked for a year before registering)

Yeah looks like you are the first Solana owner - you can register her details on the Doll Matrix.

I am waiting for my Solana, should come home around 9/30 - she'll have light skin freckles and honey brown eyes on the BT3 body.

Hope to see more pix!

Post by **Sheeana** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:45 am

Ooohh! The first BT4!! Oh my..!

Please post more pix of this beauty!

I'm going out for the day, but I hope to see more and maybe say hi to Melissa

Now you need to get her some clothes and lots of jewelry heehee..!

Ok I gotta go, bye!

Xoxoxo,
Sheeana

Post by **Azure** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:50 am

0osik wrote:Welcome to minifriedrice and your beautiful new BT4. Has she told you her name yet? Azure can't wait to see more pictures of her new sister.

Azure sends Hugs-n-Kisses
0osik

Silly 0osik you get distracted by pictures of pretty dolls

, her name is right there by her picture

Welcome Melissa,gawd I've got beautiful sisters.

Hugs-n-Kisses
Azure

Anassilao · Post by **Anassilao** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:18 pm

Hello friend, and welcome on TDF togheter with your beautiful girl Melissa!
Is not important if the camera is not good, she's actually beautiful, and the pic does her the deserved justice.

I agree with you, this kind of high-end dolls is actually heavy, but the BT dolls are, however, the most lighter in this category.
Heavy is a feature necessary to have a robust skeleton and a durable doll.

I have my Loly four-years and she's still beautiful. I am sure you did the right choice.
Have fun with your beauty.

Post by **Swan** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:59 pm

Congratulations minifriedrice & welcome

Lighting is everything... get enough of it and your pics will be fine

minifriedrice · Post by **minifriedrice** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:40 pm

Hostage wrote:Congrats minifriedrice & welcome 'officially' to TDF (I probably lurked for a year before registering)

Yeah looks like you are the first Solana owner - you can register her details on the Doll Matrix.

I am waiting for my Solana, should come home around 9/30 - she'll have light skin freckles and honey brown eyes on the BT3 body.

Hope to see more pix!

You should expect an extreme beauty when she comes!

Can't wait to see you share about yours.

Sheeana wrote:Ooohh! The first BT4!! Oh my..!

Please post more pix of this beauty!

I'm going out for the day, but I hope to see more and maybe say hi to Melissa

Now you need to get her some clothes and lots of jewelry heehee..!

Ok I gotta go, bye!

Xoxoxo,
Sheeana

Hi, Sheeana. I'll do my best to get her lots of clothes and jewelry, but I don't think it could compare to your huge collection.

Azure wrote:
0osik wrote:Welcome to minifriedrice and your beautiful new BT4. Has she told you her name yet? Azure can't wait to see more pictures of her new sister.

Azure sends Hugs-n-Kisses
0osik
Silly 0osik you get distracted by pictures of pretty dolls , her name is right there by her picture
Welcome Melissa,gawd I've got beautiful sisters.

Hugs-n-Kisses
Azure

Hello Azure. You and your sisters hit the genetic jackpot I'm thinking.

Anassilao wrote:Hello friend, and welcome on TDF togheter with your beautiful girl Melissa!
Is not important if the camera is not good, she's actually beautiful, and the pic does her the deserved justice.
I agree with you, this kind of high-end dolls is actually heavy, but the BT dolls are, however, the most lighter in this category.
Heavy is a feature necessary to have a robust skeleton and a durable doll.

I have my Loly four-years and she's still beautiful. I am sure you did the right choice.
Have fun with your beauty.

Yeah, I appreciate the heaviness too. It makes Melissa feel very solid in my arms.
You and Loly must have been very happy for the past 4 years.