Single Versus Double Jointed Bodies

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Another thing to keep in mind is company posing shots- most of the time companies will show the dolls in a variety of poses to show their range, especially in parts sections where the bodies are listed separately. Double-jointed bodies usually have the ability to double-over their limbs, whereas single-jointed can usually only go to about a 90 degree bend, maybe slightly more, but it's rare for such dolls to be able to touch their own faces without modifications of some kind.

Another thing to usually look for are elastic channels- generally speaking, there will be two elastic channels in the elbow and knee joints of a double-jointed doll, and there will only be one for single-jointed. One major exception is Iplehouse, as the elbows on their new bodies are double-jointed, but there is a visible seam between the forearm and the "peanut" that forms the elbow joint. And lastly, if you're curious about a particular sculpt, look it up or ask questions! It was from some digging on here that I recently found out that one of the dolls on my wishlist, a Dearmine Priscilla, has double-jointed elbows and single-jointed knees.