Doll Leaves Mini [45 cm] Discussion part 3

Thanks Zavrinas, I'll try anything at this point

 

@mollym Thank you!! I’m contemplating redoing his faceup, but the company default for Jeremy is just so cute. He’s giving me some good amateur sewing practice.

@KimC That seems really unlike DDE. I’ve contacted them via email recently and received a reply within minutes. It’s equally confusing that they have Kira available in stock right now!

They do have a phone number listed at the bottom of their site - it might be worth trying to give them a call?

 

I've got a quick question about wrist and hooks?

I've gotten last week a second hand Doll Leaves female body hybrided with a DIM head. The body arrived in perfect state, no problem. But I was playing around and testing the hand mobility, and the hook caught into the wrist and broke off a piece. I've tried sanding down the edge of the hook (it seemed very sharp indeed) and I might have to do the same on the other side too, because it gives signs the same would happen if I move the hand the wrong way.

So I'm now wondering if it's an issues others have had as well? Or was I just very unlucky?
I have a few other dolls, and this is the first time I have one break like this (it's a small break luckily and not too noticeable, but still a bummer)

 

I know, I do usually get an email back pretty quick but this time I'm confused too. I had intentions of calling and will do so today since there will hopefully be someone there. The Kira I ordered is in white skin, I really dont want to have to wait another 7 months

 

It didn't break with my doll but I have the same problems with the wrists and ankles. No idea if another kind of S-hook would work better.
But I've seen an DL unboxing on youtube where the same thing happend like it did with your doll.

 

On one hand, it's a relief that I'm not just spectacularly bad at handling this doll. On the other hand, that's really not great of DL to have such an issue...

I've tried to modify the hooks so they have a smaller opening, hopefully that will help... At least I can touch her without being terrified of breaking her now

 

I did call DDE today and they said they didnt get any emails and no white skin Kira, so I decided to just take the normal skin with face up in stock and be done with it. He'll be shipped out tomorrow, looking forward to seeing him

 

Oh thank goodness, to be fair their normal is pretty pale and near white anyway.

Glad you got it sorted.

 

@KimC Happy to hear it’s been resolved (well, in the best way possible given the circumstances)!

Their NS is indeed on the pale side. Here is a photo of my Duncan that just arrived - apologies for the amateur faceup... it’s the first one I’ve ever done.



This is my first time handling the newer boy & girl bodies and WOW, they are really stunning. And their hands are such an improvement!

I’ll post some more photos of Duncan and my female Royal once their outfits are complete.

 

Thank you purple_monkfish. I thought about the color difference too but I'm sure everything will turn out as it should be

 

Thank you dizzymoon, I'm sure your right. Your Duncan looks awesome with his new faceup.

 

I'm glad this got resolved! And as others said, normal is super pale, I think you will like it even if it's not what you originally wanted!

 

Thank you Rurimas, I hope so

 

@KimC I think you might really like the normal skin. It looks good. I have a tiny from Doll Leaves that is well over ten years old, and he mellowed really nice. That is one reason that I was really happy to get Jeremy from my friends. I'm glad your new one is on his way home to you!

@dizzymoon Nice! You did a really great job on your Duncan. His brows look very light and even. I like his lips a lot too. If you had not said so, I would have never guessed that was your first faceup! You did a lovely job on him!

 

Thank you so much mollym I'm sure I'll be happy with him

 

Hey guys, my Kira finally arrived home. He really is a very light skin color and I am happy with that, I love his rather sulky look. Here he is in all his attitude, lol!!! Thank you everyone for your great advice and help.

 

Ahh, he's so handsome, and I love how you've styled him! I'm glad he finally arrived home, and you're right...from the picture at least, I would have guessed white skin.

 

Thank you so much Rakonto, the picture is pretty true to color. Now I need to work on a character for him, maybe something urban and street wise.

 

Happy you like him! My Louis is normal skin and I was surprised on how pale he is, but it's a very nice color!

 

@KimC Your Kira is so gorgeous! I love his face so much. I’m so glad you have him safe at home!

It’s amazing how different the company faceup looks based on how it’s styled.