Zelex 170. Please help me decide

Fullkeel · Post by **Fullkeel** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:14 pm

Hello,
Trying to buy a zelex 170 with Jeff from BCD. I need the Doll to have the most realistic feet possible as she will model custom womens footware, among other things.
She will also be modeling custom painted motorcycle helmets, so the fancy implanted hair is not necessary. The hairline will be covered.
I Dont like the standing feet with bolts.
Also, dont like the bolt-free standing feet bc they have those seems and look "off" to me.
I lile the SLE line, but I see they all come with bolt-free, standing hard feet.
So which model has the most reslistic, looking feet, regualr zelec 170, SLE, or inspiration?
Thank you very much.

GrimmHorizon · Post by **GrimmHorizon** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:37 pm

The SLE line actually comes with hardened feet WITH bolts - Just FYI.

Oscar DeBarataria · Post by **Oscar DeBarataria** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:15 pm

Do not get the bolts.

b33 · Post by **b33** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:36 pm

The bolts suck, I like the boltless feet they don't bother me, and they wok great, but I could see how some people might not like the look of them

Davey2469 · Post by **Davey2469** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:02 pm

Warning - danger Will Robinson. DO NOT EVER set a doll with bolts down on your toe!

Synthian · Post by **Synthian** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:34 pm

Fullkeel wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:14 pm Hello,
Trying to buy a zelex 170 with Jeff from BCD. I need the Doll to have the most realistic feet possible as she will model custom womens footware, among other things. ... I Dont like the standing feet with bolts. Also, dont like the bolt-free standing feet bc they have those seems and look "off" to me. ...

Davey2469 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:02 pm Warning - danger Will Robinson. DO NOT EVER set a doll with bolts down on your toe!

Or bolts down on:
1. a hardwood floor, or
2. on the plastic bathtub, or
3. on the plastic shower stall, or
4. on the vinyl flooring in the kitchen, dining room, or living room, or
5. in stockings, or
6. in socks, or
7. in high heels, or
8. any other kind of expensive shoes...
did I miss any?

I like my furnishings, I love her feet. I love bolt-free hardened feet

Arisa_ · Post by **Arisa_** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:00 pm

Fullkeel wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:14 pm So which model has the most reslistic, looking feet, regualr zelec 170, SLE, or inspiration?
Thank you very much.

Not sure about the “regular” but from what I’ve seen both the SLE and Inspiration’s no-bolt standing feet are the same.

Arisa_ · Post by **Arisa_** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:28 pm

Fullkeel wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:14 pm … the most realistic feet possible as she will model custom womens footware ...

Not sure how you’re planning to market/advertise your custom footware but if you’re planning any closeup shots where’s its just the upper ankle down with the shoe, have you considered silicone feet models for that purpose? For example … https://wunderpuppen.de/fussmodelle/. Depending on the “grade” you want, it might be a cheap option to complement whatever doll you end up getting and remove the requirement of the doll having that perfect feet for closeups.