Coral Reef Discussion Thread- Minis

Hi!

Thank you for tagging me @silmaryel
@Epona I hope it helps at least a little, here are my two girls (Amadiz Lucio + Coralreef, DIM Laia + Doll Chateau)



She's pretty tall! About as tall as my DC body, but I need to take a photo of them standing together soon! She is very slim up top, with wider hips and thighs (Minifee pants for example don't fit!)

 

I was debating over whether to order a full-set Coraline (I fell in love with her face-up but didn't really need the costume and wig) and ended up missing the deadline... Ordered her blank after all. I will need to think about clothes and stuff, so thank you @Dew_Drops for comparison photo and video review! (it's especially helpful since I have a DC kid)

 

I'm happy to help! Her proportions are unique, so I take a similar approach as I do with my DC girl - up top, most MNF sized clothes will fit just fine (tops, dresses that are not fitted at the hips) but it's her hips and thighs that require a slightly bigger size. My dolls mostly wear dresses and skirts which makes it a little easier, but if you are thinking about pants and such I would definitely be sure to check measurements of whatever you order!

Congratulations on your incoming girl!

 

@Dew_Drops thank you! Yeah, her hips look even wider than DC's - I think my Bella wears some stretchy shorts intended for MNF but Caroline probably couldn't. I'm actually thinking about something steampunk-ish which may be tricky to find... but while I'm looking for it, I'll give the girl some clothes, hopefully she'll be ok with skirts and dresses!

 

Does anyone know if any of Coral Reef’s resin colors are close to any of Dollzone’s?

 

I would like to know this too. I think there are some hybrids out there that were several years apart (mostly white skin) and the colors were pretty close or not noticeable due to face-ups.

 

Just received my Caroline, she’s so stunning. Check out my unboxing video here

 

OMG!! What a coincidence, I just ordered their 1/3 body for my SD Amadiz head! I am excited to post the hybrid when the body arrives

 

Is any of you guys interested in/going to buy the new Swan dolls? The wings are so pretty!! White Swan, 46cm Coralreef Girl - BJD, BJD Doll, Ball Jointed Dolls - Alice's Collections
I wish I could see owner pictures but it’s too soon.

I wonder if the wings are magnetic?

 

I'm safe. But the dress and shoes... I wouldn't mind those!
However, don't be so sure @maple.honey There could be owner photos very soon; they often seem to have some sets ready locally (plain/blank ones at the very least).

 

The dress and shoes are beautiful! I don’t see the option to buy just the shoes but that would be cool…Maybe I’ll try to ask. Oh I can’t wait for the pictures!

 

The wings are attached to some sort of resin harness, and this harness is placed over the doll's shoulders. There are much clearer pictures on the Taobao store page - link here (if you're not logged into Taobao you might not be able to see it). If you look very closely at this photoshoot especially at the girl's shoulders, you can see the curly part of the harness front. It seems to be a snug fit over the body. There doesn't appear to be magnets involved, but it's hard to say.

 

Oh no! The swan's do have very pretty faces
This company will ruin me

 

So, I received my Caroline recently and she's absolutely amazing and as she's got only heeled feet, I'm wondering: do high-heeled Minifee shoes feet Coralreef body? Did anyone try them or compared their feet?

 

I finished this faceup on Coraline from Coralreef the other day, this sculpt is absolutely stunning!

 

So beautiful! Great work!

 

Sorry if this has an obvious answer and I’m just blind, but does anyone know what the difference is between Coral Reef's 1/4 scale bodies? BJDivas currently has two listed, "Queen's body" and "1/4 female body", but they look identical to each other and appear to have the same measurements and price. The only difference I could find was that one listing offered body blushing as an option.
Asking because I'm looking to get a body for my Red Lotus head that finally arrived, and I want to be certain I'm making the best choice.

 

@Onyx-Witch I know they've made a second body with wider shoulders, but this doesn't seem to be it. Just the skin-color options are different. If I were to guess, I think it's just a double listing

 

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone could offer comments on posing ability/overall stability? They're beautiful dolls, but look so very delicate!

 

I'm not sure about the other sculpts they've released, but I personally thought the posing ability of Opal was pretty incredible. I mostly credit this to her femoral/hip joints, as they allow her to actually cross one leg over the other while seated, as well as sit up straight without having to force the bust/torso joint forward. The only joint that gives me any issues are her mantis wrists, as they do seem to have a couple of positions they prefer to slip back to.
Sadly, I can't really speak on overall stability, as Opal only came with ballet feet, and is not able to hold any standing positions without assistance. I've never had any issues of her falling while in a seated position, though!