Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
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Re: Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
Based on my experience, here are a few of the pros and cons with mannequins.
Pros...
Lightweight - usually only about 15 - 20 pounds.
Full size doll so regular size clothing, shoes and wigs will fit.
Easier to dress than TPE or silicone dolls.
Can be disassembled for storage.
No worries about skin tears or deformation from pressure or long term storage.
No skeleton to break.
Cheap way to start if you are wondering if dolls are for you.
Cons...
Not soft like TPE or silicone dolls.
Must be modified for sex. Generally only one entry using a Fleshlight sleeve or similar.
Limit to the number of poses that will work for anatomically correct modification (sitting or kneeling poses work best).
Limbs tend to fall off easily and must be modified to stay on or be moveable. Jointed mannequins are available but are much more expensive.
The biggest downside with mannequins is that they are made from hard fiberglass or plastic, and are not soft and squeezable like TPE or silicone dolls. However soft clothing, perhaps even using a couple of layers can help a bit when it comes to snuggling. The second biggest downside is lack of posability unless the joints are modified or you go with a jointed mannequin.
If you are looking at a mannequin to start with, I would recommend the Loutoff Eva 4 (MZ-VIS3 at Roxy Display). I've done a lot of work with this model and she's just the right size (not a 6' amazon) and the pose offers a lot of possibilities.
Just click on the links in my signature if you want to see some of my Eva mods.
http://www.roxydisplayinc.com/webpage/m ... -vis3.html
My Blog-> mfcreations3d.blogspot.com ... Easy Move Eyes™
My Shapeways Shop-> shapeways.com/shops/mf-creations
Re: Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
PROs: - she's much more affordable! Most expensive high quality mannequins I've seen cost around 750EUR.
- most silicone/TPE dolls are rather petite, so if you're into tall long-legged girls mannequins are much better
- easier to carry, dress, handle
CONs: - not posable
- not squeezable, although they can be surprisingly nice to cuddle (at least my Iza is)
- mannequins require modifications to have sex with. And it's not even the insert. They are made to be displayed in standing position, so they tend to come apart while horizontal, some joint mods might be nescessary (depending on the model). And wigs notoriously slip off, so you will need Velcro/silicone tape.
Hope it helps!
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Re: Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
If you buy a plastic mannequin like my Kristen (who is from Roxy Display), you don't have to worry about ever having to paint or restore her any like you might have to a fiberglass mannequin, because they are painted. She's easy to clean. Great to kiss. Doesn't feel as cold as a fiberglass mannequin, too. At least to my touch it seems that way.
Mannequins are relatively affordable. Many Makers out there to check out till you find a mannequin who really does it for you, one most suitable to your preferences.
Mine I easily modified for sex. Drilled a hole in them using a Dremel 3000, then I take a Fleshlight out of its case, put it in a freezer bag, and slide it up into a mannequin, and make love to her like that. I have many images, videos. Even several of me having sex with them that I uploaded to ZOIG.
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Re: Pros and cons of a Mannequin doll?
That and being able to assume more positions tipped it for me but the less likely to be damaged pro must mean easier moves and greater abandon in passion, tough choices all.
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