Iplehouse Kid K.I.D. 35cm discussion part 1

[MB Lilac]

I suspect IH will introduce a few brand new KID sculpts that are available as Basics, and then let us choose any of the KID or JID heads on a KID body through their Custom system - just like they do with the YID, SID and EID girls. At least that's what I'm hoping.

[TatterPunk]

ooh okay, this is an interesting thought, not sure if it's a good thing or not but I'm sure some people will be all for it. I guess it does work a bit better with small children to have biggish heads anyway lol. See, I haven't been around the hobby for two plus years, so I totally didn't know any of that original infor. Good to know.

[Kthulhu42]

Oh noo, not more iple dolls! And in the size I like too D: Oh dear, oh dear.

I may have to chain up my wallet and give it to my husband for safe keeping..

[Tami E]

So, I keep thinking about this... Because I can't wait to see them maybe the KID will be bigger than 35cm...I mean if the JID head will be interchangeable with them, they would almost have to be...

Here are some comparisons.... JID and Minifee....If you put the JID head on the minifee, I think it would look HUGE. and minifee are bigger than 35cm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/summomo/6186410216/

Then here, all the way to the left is a Dollmore Narsha (the size we think the KID might be) and Minifee...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/azuria/7336335132/
The Narsha is considerably smaller. So IF the KID is Narsha sized, then to my mind, the JID heads will look two sizes too big. I still can't wait to see. What I hope the KID will provide is, either a younger body which looks appropriately proportioned to Kassia (as in not as tiny as Narsha) OR a brand new KID sculpt which is as lovely as Kassia is!

[TatterPunk]

I second pretty much everything you just said, Tami E. I find the Narsha body to be adorable, but much too small when attached to a JID head. I am hoping that we get a sculpt that is Kassia-like as I think even with her new freckledy faceup she looks a bit too mature to be made into a six to eight year old or whatever. . . which is what I'd suspect a KID to look like next to nYID and SID.

[shaynicolesmom]

I am also hoping that the biological proportions of children having larger heads than adults will pay off. I have a number of other dolls that have larger proportioned heads than the Iplehosue line and I do enjoy them so it may be a matter of taste. If the two bodies styles and the two head styles fit well together then doll collectors will have a choice..

Keep in mind the child body may be stockier and squarer than the slender mini fee body which helps pull off the head.... I put my DIM MSD head on a chunky OT toddler body and I was pretty happy with the resulting frankendoll.

[Tami E]

I am also hoping that the biological proportions of children having larger heads than adults will pay off. I have a number of other dolls that have larger proportioned heads than the Iplehosue line and I do enjoy them so it may be a matter of taste. If the two bodies styles and the two head styles fit well together then doll collectors will have a choice..

Keep in mind the child body may be stockier and squarer than the slender mini fee body which helps pull off the head.... I put my DIM MSD head on a chunky OT toddler body and I was pretty happy with the resulting frankendoll.

Too right!!! Choices are what this hobby is all about. And children's heads are larger in comparison to their bodies than adults, so it certainly might work. I love my Pukifee which has an exaggeratedly large head, so it is a matter of taste. It works because the face sculpt itself is quite stylized. With the KID I will just have to wait and see though, because the faces of theses dolls are so realistically sculpted, I expect the proportions to be realistic too. I think a thicker stockier body minifee height might work with JID head, but I can't get my mind around how a body Narsha height would work realistically no matter how stocky she was. Given their track record, though I am confifent they will come up with something lovely!

[Valentinegirl]

It's my Amy that sits on the Narsha body. I personally think she looks cute and proportionate, but the Amy head is quite a bit smaller than some other JID heads, such as Tania (whom I also own).

I believe I have a fairly good eye for proportion and I am happy with how my JID Amy head and the 35 cm Narsha body look together. Anna-Louise is meant to be seven years old.

The Narsha body is super-slim and has very narrow shoulders. I imagine an Iplehouse KID will have the typically robust Iple type body so I think, if this is the case then just about any JID head will look fine as a KID because the broader shoulders and more robust stature will balance the larger head out.

[Valentinegirl]

One more photo:

[Brett]

Awwww, I think she looks cute! You're also right - the KIDs will probably be a lot more generously proportioned.

[TatterPunk]

I do have faith in Iplehouse and their amazing ability to just make everything awesome ever. SO I figure they'll make it work *nod*. I also must say that Amy may just be the most adorable thing ever as a little kid! I wasn't really ever a big fan of the sculpt as a . . . whatever age JIDs are. . . but seeing her as a kid, I definitely like the sculpt quite a bit better.

[MB Lilac]

It's my Amy that sits on the Narsha body. I personally think she looks cute and proportionate, but the Amy head is quite a bit smaller than some other JID heads, such as Tania (whom I also own).

I believe I have a fairly good eye for proportion and I am happy with how my JID Amy head and the 35 cm Narsha body look together. Anna-Louise is meant to be seven years old.

The Narsha body is super-slim and has very narrow shoulders. I imagine an Iplehouse KID will have the typically robust Iple type body so I think, if this is the case then just about any JID head will look fine as a KID because the broader shoulders and more robust stature will balance the larger head out.

I think your Amy looks wonderful as a "kid". Her proportions are perfect for a child, although her frame is a bit thin. I'm sure you are right that many of the current JID heads will work very nicely with a KID body, especially the younger-looking sculpts.

[Tami E]

One more photo:

She is adorable and you are right, the Narsha body works well for Anna-Louise. So Amy's head is smaller than Tania's? hmm.

I went back to look at your Flickr...I adore the Narsha body-such lovely hands and feet. Your Coco is wonderful!

[derilan85]

Have they mentioned when they will release the KID dolls yet?

[Tami E]

in august

[jennabean]

I can't wait! I hope they come out with a basic line soon, I'm guessing the first ones that they'll produce will be limited, right? I'd love to get a big sister for Mali, and Iplehouse has got to be my favorite​ company!!

[Calphedoll]

I can't wait either, I'm already seeing a KID with my JID and BID and my Narsha.

[TatterPunk]

Gaaah I want it to be mid august!!!! I am really starting to lean towards wanting PG Kassia on a KID body now, just as long as the proportions are right. So unless they come out with a Kassia-Bianca looking KID that's probably the route I will go. . . which means CDS . . . which means saving all the moneys at once T_T.

I know I'll probably want some of whatever clothes they come out with for them too. . . Lily Ember will be SO FREAKING CUTE!! I already know what wig I'll get for her and everything, it's just waiting for the doll to exist.

[MB Lilac]

I've heard that IH will be releasing four KID sculpts (someone asked) - two animé-inspired, and two natural, whatever "natural" means. Something for everyone. I can't wait.

[Britt7399]

I am looking forward to seeing them! I love Iplehouse