WITHdoll Mini Discussion Part 8

Hello, Withdoll people.

My mom and I recently ordered two Withdolls, directly from Withdoll themselves, Priscilla and Cathy, both in normal skin with faceups. I have read great things about Withdoll for years, and have been very excited to finally get to own one. After only six weeks of waiting, we received a notice that they had shipped. Mind-blowingly fast, from what we were expecting to wait.

I will say, the heads and faceups are beautiful, but the overall quality of the dolls has left us very disappointed. They were both covered in resin dust (not good), which we quickly wiped off with a damp cloth. The resin itself feels very rough. The tight stringing in the legs can be easily fixed, but the arms and hands are very stiff when I try to move them, to the point where I am honestly afraid of breaking something. I love Withdoll’s products, and want to love this doll, but I am just left feeling like the quality is not worth the price I paid. I have other bjds, so I know how to handle them, and generally what to expect.

I was wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences? Is this normal quality for Withdoll, or has their quality gone down recently? Any advice (besides just selling them off)?

 

I believe they recently had a large sale of re-release dolls and some discontinuations, so maybe they are rushing through the process as to not get backed up. Maybe try contacting them about the issues?

 

I just got my JWD Olivia this week and I'm happy with her so far. But I might just lack the experience to note any quality issues. To me she feels as expected.

Only thing is I forgot to check her eye size beforehand and just assumed she'd take 14mm eyes like all of my other 1/4 dolls. Well that's definitely not the case. Withdoll recommends 12mm for a reason. But that's my own fault of course.

 

@LofiOscar sorry to hear your first withdoll doll is a disappointment. The stiff arm might be too tight stringing? one of my doll arrived with very tight stringing to the point that I couldn't move it, felt like it was glued, I was so afraid to move it too. And for the roughness... I read somewhere in this forum that some companies has rougher resin, which some prefer and some don't. I have dolls from different companies too and never really take notice until I read that discussion. My doll legend and fairyland is more smooth compare to my withdoll.

Not to dismiss you at all, hopefully other owner especially whom get withdoll recently can comment on the resin.

 

@LofiOscar I think it depends on the body type?
I have two Cathy from Withdoll (2018 old body, 2021 new body), and a KWD body on 2020 .The newer JWD body is a bit rougher than the old ones, and the KWD body resin is smooth.

 

@Koma, @laquaza, @marxwyn, @Kim_shyuen
Thank you all for the replies. I am feeling much better about my doll after reading these. It seems that my lack of experience with Withdoll dolls, and tight stringing, may have led me to believe there was a quality issue when there was not.

I did not realize that some resin is smoother than others, depending on the company, but this actually makes a lot of sense.

I am already happier with my girl, and giving her another chance.

I appreciate the input.

 

@LofiOscar Glad to hear that!

 

It's actually not even always consistent for one company. I don't know about Withdoll but I have several Little Monica dolls and one of them has significantly more tooth to it. I was surprised at first too but she poses the same as the others so I don't mind.

But it's definitely a matter of preference.

I did compare my JWD Olivia to my other dolls after reading of your experience @LofiOscar . And she's definitely toothier than some of my other dolls but not all.

 

I need this doll. Why is shipping to the usa so expensive shes on sale now 20% off crrryyyyy

 

You could try a layaway, that way you can get her at the discounted price.

 

I second what @Koma said. Put her on layaway - then you can divide the overall sum into more manageable payments.

 

I did a small photoshoot with my Withdoll Jiho the other day! I don't get to see a lot of owner photos of his sculpt so I thought I would share with you guys

Spoiler: More Photos

 

Thank you for sharing @C4LIC0
we do need more photos in here

 

He's gorgeous!

 

Hey everyone! I'm popping in as i'm hoping to buy one of Withdoll's heads for a body i have. I'm wondering if anyone could show me the Beige skin some more. The body i have is a DF-H in their new "tan" which is very very light and i'm hoping the Beige will match. For reference here's the body in question:

Spoiler

It's just a bit more sandy looking in real life but if y'all think the beige resin is in the same ballpark i'll probably get it

 

Here is my Withdoll Theo's body in beige next to my Luts Elf Raven... i'd have to check is coa but I think he was in "real skin normal"? If that helps any?

comparison with Raven

I think beige might be a bit paler, though.

photo with just Withdoll Theo

That tan is so pretty, though! I was thinking of getting the new doll family h girl body matched to switch milktea but I might just have to get their new tan. o: I've been thinking of getting that body for my Souldoll Aehael.

 

@Epona thank you so much for that! I'm thinkin it *should* be close enough for a match based on those images. If i have to blush it a bit to make it perfect, that's fine too. I may just have to take the gamble and buy it.

It's a really nice color, honestly, but i'll forever be sad they stopped making the darker tan apparently. I hope it matches what you need though!

 

Hey all! I haven't purchased a bjd for close to a decade, but I've got an idea for a Link Breath of the Wild doll that I can't stop thinking about. (I also haven't been active here in about as long, so sorry for any breach of etiquette.)

I'm considering snagging a light tan Ruby boy during the anniversary event for the project, but I'm not sure.

Does anyone have a Ruby with a more masculine or neutral faceup they could share? Or a 3/4 full shot of a boy doll standing, minimally dressed?[edit:] I'd like to see if they can stand with a wider stance
Thanks!!

 

@snootyface I have an Egon AND a Ruby - I can do a head swap and take pictures but it won't be until the weekend if you're okay with that?
They do have the company face ups but they are the same skin tone. I can take pics with a blonde wig if you like - though the color might not be perfect for Link.

 

I am really tempted to get a second withdoll during the current event since I am very happy with my Cecily.

Does someone know if they adjust their face up for different skin colors? Like, they show the face up on a tan doll but you order her in sweet blue, will they make adjustments so it still fits, or just paint the exactly same face up with same intensity and colors? (I have heard dream valley does that, exactly same face up on all skin colors)

I find their face ups great and would be sad to order "the wrong skin color" for it, in case they do not adjust