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FCS a good idea for a first doll or no?

Aug 13, 2010

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    1. I am beginning to waffle now between FCS and just getting a Rinon exactly for the reason you said Kim. I mean, there isn't a FCS mold that I would just seriously die for at FCS and I am OK with Rinon, just not too crazy about her makeup. I figured I would change the makeup when I got home anyway. So it's kinda open to interpretation and after a while you have to redo the faceup anyway.... Kinda makes you wonder if its worth the extra money.
       
      #21 Tetradeka, Aug 19, 2010
    2. I think it's easier to just get a 'pre-constructed' for a first doll.
      Haha!
      But I've always loved the idea of FCS.
       
      #22 Haine, Sep 14, 2010
    3. I did FCS at Sato and loved the experience. I adore the boy I got out of it! But language would certainly be an issue. Even if they have employees who speak some English (which I've encountered there), they're likely to be hesitant and want you to either speak Japanese or bring someone who does. This is not a very simple conversation to have! There are a lot of details, there are legal disclaimers, and they are very careful with the process in my experience.

      As Kim said, faceups aren't permanent. Also, if you feel they messed up on what you asked for, you can send it back once to be redone. You can't change the requested faceup, but you can have them redo the one you asked for originally if it's not correct. It's not that big a risk. However, if you aren't set on an FCS sculpt, it is a more expensive and time-consuming way to get a doll.
       
      #23 timid, Sep 14, 2010
    4. I know I am echoing Kim and many othere here but I think and FCS is an excellent idea for a first doll as long as you know exactly what you want (lots of picture references, a picture is worth a thousand words after all!) and keep an open mind as to the collaborative nature of the FCS process. I personally would love to have an FCS sunlight skin Rinon and I am hoping they add her to the line up soon.
       
      #24 mclamm7, Sep 14, 2010
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