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Iplehouse 70cm EID Akando Discussion Part 3

Jul 15, 2009

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    1. I agree that his broad, square look seems to fit better w/the Superhero body. I think a slimmer face (like Chase) would look great w/the model body. Maybe even Tedros, though he has quite the square, leading-man jawline, too. :aheartbea
       
      #281 starzzz, May 3, 2010
    2. two things...Sd13 comparison and checkout the DM model shoes on the EID feets.
      A very TIGHT squeeze but I got em on.
      [​IMG]
       
      #282 PamSD, May 14, 2010
    3. @PamSD - Now get them off. :lol:
       
      #283 Mire Lapin, May 14, 2010
    4. :lol: Would you say that DM model doll shoes go well on an EID though you had to squeeze them on?
       
      #284 Gothic_hydran126, May 14, 2010
    5. No kidding...I might wind up cutting them off....I'll try heating them up with the blow dryr first...sometimes vinyl stretches bettere when it's warm.

      O heck no...they was way way tight....I forced them on.
       
      #285 PamSD, May 14, 2010
    6. Whoa! Thats good to know!:lol:
       
      #286 Gothic_hydran126, May 14, 2010
    7. Just thinking about saving up and buying one of these big guys - can I check that the greening problem you are all talking about is just with the realskin? Can i assume that the normal skin is fine as per other manufacturers? I don't want to make an expensive mistake.... thanks
       
      #287 moonshadow1, May 15, 2010
    8. The major shifts in color were on the first release of the Realskin Akando. Now they've added and an UV protector to the mix.
      That being said, it still advisable to keep all darker skinned dolls out of direct sunlight or CFL's as much as possible. Even BW and Normal skin dolls will change with age.
       
      #288 Mire Lapin, May 15, 2010
    9. I have a request! If anyone has a Model EID, could they measure from the back of the knees to the back of his rear? I'm trying to make a chair for him while I wait, but I'm not sure how much room I should leave for his butt and legs... Thank you very much~!
       
      #289 lukasagitta, May 22, 2010
    10. I keep on meaning to put this pic up. Its a pair of Souldoll Zenith boots which fit my EID Akando perfectly with no stretching or deformity of the shoes.

      [​IMG]

      I believe its these ones here in black. They have sold out but are available in brown. Zenith shoes seem like a great fit on these boys. Souldoll just need to make more options now.
       
      #290 sylvian, Jun 2, 2010
    11. Hey guys.. have any of you who got NS Akando experience this..
      My Akando head is ... fading..

      [​IMG]

      The head cap and the rest of the body is fine. No color changing.
      Just the cheek on both side are fading.. It looks like the color is changing to more pale and maybe a little green-ish... :(
      I don't know how it happen as I have him stay indoor most of the time and coated him with UV-Cut MSC...
      Oh BTW, I got him last Feb. So he has been with me for over a year now... orz
       
      #291 lucyhayashi, Jun 4, 2010

    12. I haven't seen it on Granger but this is just another example of the nature of resin.
      It continues to change....for years ! !

      I have two Volks dolls that I can see the changes over the last 6 yrs just by looking through the picture file.

      If you are his first owner you can write to IH and see if they will replace it.
      Good luck.
       
      #292 PamSD, Jun 4, 2010
    13. I am his first owner.
      If he's been yellowing I can totally understand that.
      But he does not seems to be in that case. Only parts of his face is fading. The rest of the body is fine. ( I thought only the tan doll has color changing problem... orz)
      I've post to Iplehouse's Hospital board. They haven't reply my message yet.... :(
       
      #293 lucyhayashi, Jun 4, 2010
    14. Do you keep him wigged and clothed?

      I looks like the lower face to me...where he would get the most UV exposure.
       
      #294 PamSD, Jun 4, 2010
    15. Yes, I have him wigged and clothed, and store him indoor. (He is just too heavy and I don't feel taking him out for pictures.. XD)
      The only time he may expose to sunlight is when I gave him face-up. ( 3 times I believe)
      I usually spray MSC outdoor in the shade area when doing face-up.
      I do the same to my other BJDs and none of them has this problem. (Some of them are yellowed... of course. XD)

      I may try to .. um.. sand him over the weekend to see if it is just the surface changing or....

      Does anyone know if Iplehouse is using the same red pigment for both NS and Tan dolls?
      My Akando is from the early batch.. I am thinking could it because of the red pigment they used for their Tan dolls who also have color changing problem, too?
       
      #295 lucyhayashi, Jun 4, 2010
    16. It doesn't have to be sunlight...even indirect indoor lighting will make the change.

      I had a doll who was turning from exposure to my flash.
       
      #296 PamSD, Jun 4, 2010
    17. Not so much with Iplehouse dolls, my first run Akando has yet to green, but my Dollshe V2 SA Saint was the color of cooked shrimp when he arrived and now years later he's just slightly darker than the V2 BW Saint.
       
      #297 Mire Lapin, Jun 5, 2010
    18. just lurking around and saw this fading problem....

      I have had an IP JID Tania for 11 months now and the same thing has happen to her. Only her face is changing colors but the rest of her body stays the same. Event the exposed parts like her arms and neck -that get the same amount of light as her face- aren't changing. Only her face. When Iple gives you an answer lucyhayashi please make sure to post it so I will know as well :) thanks!
       
      #298 Hippolovergurl, Jun 5, 2010
    19. Sure!
      Is your Tania also Normal Skin?
       
      #299 lucyhayashi, Jun 5, 2010
    20. yes is that what your Akando was?

      edit: nevermind. Just re-read your post.
       
      #300 Hippolovergurl, Jun 5, 2010
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