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Average Doll's Weight?

Oct 18, 2006

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    1. I've read in a few threads about how some people don't like carrying around larger dolls because they're heavy, but I was wondering just how much do they weigh?
       
      #1 Artemille, Oct 18, 2006
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    2. I just shipped a SD13 girl, and I was told the package weighed 7 pounds. ^^;; I'm sure you can find the real weigh of many different BJD if you look around here. Have you searched?
       
      #2 Mid, Oct 18, 2006
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    3. I looked a little bit, and googled it, but all I got was stuff about how the weight makes it expensive to ship.
       
      #3 Artemille, Oct 18, 2006
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    4. ^^ Though I can't tell you how much they way, as I don't yet have my boy, I can tell you that I personally find their weight reassuring :D It's one of the key factors which influenced me in getting a SD over an MSD, in fact!

      It CAN be tiring to carry an SD around for long periods of time.. ^^ But I'd say it's worth it, just to have that comforting weight in your arms.
       
      #4 Kazzii, Oct 18, 2006
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    5. That's good to know. I've never actually held one before, just seen them from afar. They feel pretty sturdy, right? I don't want to carry around something I'm afraid I'll break.
       
      #5 Artemille, Oct 18, 2006
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    6. Each company's doll weighs a different amount, Volks Pureskin dolls usually weigh more than other dolls of similar heights, though.
       
      #6 usagi665, Oct 18, 2006
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    7. I was mainly wondering about delf boys, because I really like those in particular.
       
      #7 Artemille, Oct 18, 2006
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    8. When I was at AWA, I got to hold an El, and the weight suprised me. He was actually a lot lighter than I thought he would be.

      While there is a sturdy weight to them, they're not super-heavy or anything...and I'm pretty weak. I've got a thing with my wrist that makes it hurt really bad if I lift anything more than 10 lbs, so I know he was definitely less than that.
       
      #8 Hana`, Oct 18, 2006
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    9. The weight depends. When I ordered my SD13 Tony they told me I was going to get an 11 lb. package. (OH MY GOD) ...But when I took him out, he was just around 5 lbs. or maybe more? Hmmmm.
       
      #9 JayEll, Oct 18, 2006
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    10. #10 cossette, Oct 18, 2006
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    11. When I first got my postage scale, the first thing I did was weigh a bunch of my dolls. XD

      The big ones ranged from around 3-5lbs. :)
       
      #11 Akari, Oct 18, 2006
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    12. Just curious, because I see comments about them being "hefty" or difficult to carry. I'm wondering if I've committed myself to a five-pounder here, or something. *_*

      Let's say...from lightest (and what mold/company that would be) to heaviest (and same info).

      Metric is okay, I can always convert it. :)
       
      #12 SilverWinglie, Sep 9, 2007
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    13. According to my Lishe's shipping box, she was 1.5kg with her boxes and pillows XD

      But boys seem to be much heavier, ne?
       
      #13 WolfeClaw, Sep 9, 2007
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    14. oh man.. well I don't know specfics but I can tell you DoT boys are HEAVY AS HELL, all the weight is in the torso area.. Luts boys have a lot of weight in their legs
       
      #14 eri, Sep 9, 2007
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    15. All my own dolls are pretty easy to carry. I'd say my heaviest is Kyle, my Iplehouse boy, and the lightest is Alice, a BuddyDoll girl. And yes, DoTs are heavy! I lifted one at a doll meet and was afraid I'd drop him >_< I also carried a Hound and that was a bit heavy too, but feels good resting in your arms or lap ^_^ It all depends on which doll you get, really, and even what shoes you put on him/her cause those platform boots add some weight.
       
      #15 loz64, Sep 9, 2007
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    16. I think when I weighed my CP Juri, she weighed about 3 pounds. Hope that helps! :)
       
      #16 SeriousBunny, Sep 9, 2007
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    17. Hi! I was curious to know the weight of a 60cm range dolls. Since the dolls are tall and big, I think it's gonna be quite heavy for me at least.

      Do dolls from different companies have different weight?

      I was thinking to buy a 70cm doll but if it's too heavy then I'll be crushed... haha ^^;;... I'm small and koffshortkoff and carrying a doll that's nearly about half of my size (height actually :sweat) would be *_* ....haha. But I don't mind though...:) Build up me arm muscle... muehehe...

      Your help is much appreciated. Thank you :)

      P/S: Sorry if I double posted this thread.
       
      #17 Kaze, May 19, 2008
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    18. Yes. Dependent upon the resin the company uses, the doll will be heavier or lighter.

      Volks have very heavy dolls, of any size, due to the resin they use. Bobobie, on the other hand, uses a different resin and their dolls are quite a bit lighter than Volks issue. 70cm dolls are, without exception, heavier than their 60cm counterparts, at least within their company.

      If you do a search here on the forum, I'm sure someone has put up an average weight chart for the different dolls.
       
      #18 OpheliaB, May 19, 2008
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    19. Thanks.

      I did found out that 70cm dolls are almost 2kg. I wonder if there are dolls that weigh more than 2kg :sweat
       
      #19 Kaze, May 19, 2008
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    20. My larger doll range in height from 57cm to 80cm but my heaviest doll is not my tallest. The heaviest is still my Volks SD16 (I think he's 62cm? Can't recall) - built like a tank.
       
      #20 idrisfynn, May 19, 2008
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