I have an Opal with flat feet, but with her mantis backside it's a bit tricky getting her to balance. That said it's doable I'm too much of a worrier to leave her standing for very long though. I feel like the 100% human bodies would stand very easy and hold the poses well. Cuz my little mantis poses wonderfully, it's just her weird bug parts that make things a touch tricky.
Yeah, Opal and Amber/mantis girls are back heavy, and feel less stable compared to the "regular" 1/4 body, in the legs. (The swans use the same type as the mantis body, without the back-piece.) (@Tippetarius I didn't even think the mantis body could stand, even with flat feet!) But sitting they pose wonderfully! Where as the regular 1/4 body is more plain/basic in posing. Mine is strung well, so she holds poses very well though.
I missed Mirana's pre-order last year and now I saw her full set in stock at DDE but she is already sold out as well. Does Coral Reef have any other official dealers besides DDE? I am so sad, I just discovered Coral Reef last year and Mirana's full set is just so gorgeous.
I don't know about official dealers, but other dealers that carry Coral Reef: BJDivas, legenddoll, alice's collections, stacy's pink ocean, cloversinging (some/preorders), and mydollection (some/preorders).
They may have had a set available if someone didn’t finish a layaway. You can always send an email to the dealers Yumeiro mentioned and ask if somehow they have another available! Good luck!
I saw these pictures of Iracebeth in contemporary apparel and just fell in love! It's amazing how different she looks here. Coral Reef Doll on Instagram: "spicy red queen! #bjd #bjdsale #bjddoll #bjdphotography #bjddolls #bjdphoto #bjdclothes #bjdstagram #bjdsales #abjd #bjdgirl #coralreefdoll #bolljointeddoll"
God, I really want them to release a 1/3 doll that looks similar to Caroline. I looooove that body they posted photos for, but I have so much on layaway that it's best for me if they don't release a 1/3 girl anytime soon but, RIP me if they do
I got a very special Christmas gift!! Mirana the White Queen! She is so incredibly beautiful, I'm in love. Coral Reef Mirana by Aurify D, on Flickr
So since the mantis girls are being rereleased - are you guys safe? I already have one, but if there is a chance of getting the old Opal fullset...
... I'd be doomed, lol. Opal is one of my favorite sculpts, but would she be as charming without the old fullset? Sadly there aren't many owner pictures and the new fullsets don't quite suit my taste. If you would go for Opal anyway, what skin color would you choose?
Wait, they changed the fullset? Did they change it for the rest of them too or is it just this one in this case?
@moonlightnocturne Opal and Amber are being rereleased in new styles. But old Opal will be available too. Yeah. The new styles does nothing for me either. I'm only after the wig, outfit, and shoes, for Opal, so the skincolor doesn't really matter in my case.
If they offer the blue resin, very doomed. Especially with the mini mantis dolls being available to purchase with them
I was thinking about it. But decided against it. I had SO hoped they'd manage to make them into the chibi-styled version mantis girls form their concept art:
I have a coraline and ordered a Swan with wings and all the beautiful hands and foot. I am really excited for her. What surprised me about coraline, is that she came with high heel foot as default and no flat feet. Of course it was in description, and i am usually good at noticing those things, but this time it got me by surprise luckily Coraline and Swan can share feet, so she will finally get some more options. I still struggle to style coraline though
I am waiting on a Black Swan. Does anyone know how long is the rough average wait for Coral Reef? Also, clothes! I would love to know things/companies you have found that work well for these ladies!
