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April Story SD Boy & Girl Dolls - Part 3

Sep 27, 2020

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    1. Wow! How many style of bodies did they have? How is this body in your opinion? I am quite intrigued to find this body secondhand somehow. lol Was this one only in the short height or was there one in a taller height like they have now?

      I used to own 3 of the AS16 but hated them so sold them. I now own 3 of the Classydoll, 2 56cm and 1 63cm.
       
      #21 sugarcactus, Dec 18, 2020
    2. No, when they offered this body it was the only female body they had. It's a pretty body, but doesn't pose well.
       
      #22 Koma, Dec 18, 2020
    3. Is it two piece torso or one? I can't quite tell from your photos on Flickr either.

      I mean the classydoll bodies don't pose well either but here I am with 3 of them. XDDD
       
      #23 sugarcactus, Dec 18, 2020
    4. I bought the FM15 body. I couldn't resist. I have a character I've long thought to shell, but only if I happened across her parts 'cheaply'. With the pretty heel legs addon and shipping to Canada this came in under $225 USD. I had a hard time finding much info on the body itself (but thank you @Koma for the pics!), but for that price I will dye or mod whatever I need to to make her functional. I really like the shape of her belly and that slightly pigeon-toed stance will be perfect for the character.

      I will admit that edging in on 18 months waiting for a Dollshe guy had an effect on my itchy finger. Even if this body takes longer than quoted--and I fully expect it to, three days is almost too fast--it feels almost decadent to order something and expect it in less than a year.

      Don't make me eat those words, April Story!
       
      #24 Havra, Dec 21, 2020
    5. Welcome to the team. lol

      If they say they have these dolls on hand, they should ship it right out. If they promise 1-3 days, then I say they need to stick to it. Otherwise, I am fine with doll companies who say it takes 60-90 business days to take longer because issues with manufacturing can occur.

      IDK, I just don't want the run around but I did want to give it a try. lol

      Nonetheless, I hope the head you are hybriding fits well and you get your body sooner than later.
       
      #25 sugarcactus, Dec 21, 2020
    6. Oh I fully agree. It’s a damn high claim to make, and they have no business putting it out there if they know they won’t fulfill it. I don’t actually care how long dolls take so long as the given quotes are honest so people can make an educated decision. A little leeway for errors and the unexpected is easily forgivable. Lying isn’t. I think 3-4 months will be my max for this order before I reach out to PayPal. Hopefully the body comes much sooner, but that would be my breaking point.

      And thanks, I haven’t fully decided on a head yet but I have my eye on a few.
       
      #26 Havra, Dec 21, 2020
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    7. Yeah. I know what I am getting myself into so if I don't get a tracking number in the next few days, I'll be hoping for a refund. I don't mind waiting either but if something is in stock, then it shouldn't take long to ship. I've gotten stuff in stock from DDE and even Luts and ships in a matter of hours or days! Stock means stock, pre-order means pre-order dangit! lol

      Doesn't PayPal only have 3-4 month max period for claims anyway? I've had DZ take a year but that's typical and I'm okay with that wait. Done it a few times NGL. XD
       
      #27 sugarcactus, Dec 21, 2020
    8. I believe PayPal gives you 180 days of purchase protection. But yeah, agreed, it’s either in stock or it’s not! Holding them to account is a good thing. I suppose if enough people did that they might think twice about what they put on their sale page.
       
      #28 Havra, Dec 21, 2020
    9. Oh okay! So that's 3 months anyhow! I hope you'll get yours soon too. Here is to us hoping things go smoothly. LOL
       
      #29 sugarcactus, Dec 22, 2020
    10. It's a one piece torso.
       
      #30 Koma, Dec 23, 2020
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    11. Does someone know which head sculpt is on the AS 16 Girl Body on the April Story website? I keep trying to figure that out. Is it Mia?
       
      #31 mimi100, Dec 23, 2020
    12. I'll be damned guys. I got a tracking number today from them.

      I'm still holding out as I don't believe it. We'll see once it starts moving.

      I'll keep you all posted! o_o
       
      #32 sugarcactus, Dec 23, 2020
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    13. Awesome! I hope AS gets their you know what together so we can enjoy their dolls in the future!!
       
      #33 IngieBee, Dec 24, 2020
    14. Definitely agree! Their bodies may not be the best but hell, some heads be getting bodies man. Lol

      With that said, my order has landed in the USA and should be delivered this week if customs doesn't get held up.
       
      #34 sugarcactus, Dec 28, 2020
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    15. I received my dolls. I posted over in the waiting room. I'm quite happy with my order and experience this time around. :D

      I hope they step up the game for you guys. I feel bad I got mine so fast when a lot have been struggling to get things right by them.

      https://denofangels.com/posts/12882878/
       
      #35 sugarcactus, Dec 30, 2020
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    16. Oh, congratulations @sugarcactus , YES! Maybe they will pull it together! :D
       
      #36 IngieBee, Dec 30, 2020
    17. Oh man congrats on getting yours so fast! It's been about 2 weeks and no tracking or communication from them for me..... Hopefully everyone will be able to get their orders.
       
      #37 eichispee, Dec 30, 2020
    18. Was it something they claimed was in stock, @eichispee ? I would contact them if that were the case, get a status report :)
       
      #38 IngieBee, Dec 31, 2020
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    19. As IngieBee said, DO BUG THEM if it is the in stock order. That's what I did.

      I also made a review as requested in the Waiting Room for Flora Monkey bodies:
      April Story's Flora Monkey BJD Bodies
       
      #39 sugarcactus, Dec 31, 2020
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    20. Thank you all! I'll send them an email and hopefully they'll get back to me....
       
      #40 eichispee, Dec 31, 2020
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