Ringdoll Teens, tell me about 'em!

[Crimsoncat]

Random question: How heavy are RingDoll Teenager bodies in comparison to other SDs? I admit, I don't have a lot of experience with SDs (only have access to a Crobidoll and DollFamily owned by friends and a Doll Love and AOD SD that aren't technically mine), but I know some can be really heavy while some aren't too bad. Essentially, would two RingDoll teens be too heavy to possibly carry around a convention, even if they're in a backpack styled carrier?

I carried my Wagashi around Ohayocon all day sat. and my arms never got close to tired. That said, I also have carried large props around, and I work with large animals at school (think throwing 45 lbs of hay around and pulling large carts) and I play a heavy base trombone. I would call myself average in arm strength all the same.

I don't own or have access to other BJD, but from the ones I held, she felt about average.

I believe my girl is about 3-5 lbs. because she weighs about as much as a "dead weight" (ie. just got out of surgery and is still sedated) lighter cat. She feels about the same as my 6 lbs. tabby, but that's with my tabby wide awake and moving. I'm pretty confident that she weighs less than my tabby if I had to bear the full weight of my cat.

Hope that helps!

[LordNoir]

I have another random question...

RingDoll Jessica's fullset comes with two heads, a normal face-up head and a dark side face-up head. Would anyone happen to have pictures of both, or be able to direct me to pictures of both? I'm thinking of ordering a Jessica, but to lower the price I may have to just order one head rather than get them both.

[Zelgadis]

So far, I've only bought dolls (two of them) from a place that only sells direct. (Dream of Doll) Ringdoll is the first I've been interested in that also uses third-party vendors, such as Alice's Collections.

Since it is near certain that I'm going to get a Valo B and a Pan B, I would like to ask, has anyone noticed a difference between buying from a third party and buying direct from the vendor? The prices seem the same. I don't mean the reliability of each, since that's an issue for the feedback forums, but rather are there generally advantages/disadvantages of each?

ISF

[Renearla]

I thought I wanted Wagashi next but now i'm not sure >.<

[madera]

I have tried every pair of pants that my dolls own on my Ring teen and NOTHING fits him. Has anyone found pants that fit the ring teen guys? Has anyone found a sewing type person doing commissions for ring teen sized pants?

[Teseya]

I made pants for mine. you can commission me if you want. I also tried the same pants on my customhouse ai boy body and they fit. so maybe if you find some that fit them...
this is the outfit I made for my Pan, isn't he awesome?!
I think his faceup needs to have less gloss though...do you have any idea how many people thought he was a girl?! even when he was shirtless! *sigh*

[madera]

Wow that oufit is amazing! Will be pming you.

[Reine-de-scorpion]

I wanna know what size eyes the Ringdoll teens use. They don't say what size they are in the descriptions.

By the way: Shao and Pan are my favorite Ringdoll teens ~<3

I believe that the Ringdoll teenagers eye size is 14 mm.

[Reine-de-scorpion]

I'm actually currently saving up for a Ring teenager Spencer. He's just so pretty!

Except, I'm going to order him with the 59cm female body. As weird as that sounds, it's actually Ringdoll's own fault for giving me that idea, since they actually use Spencer's head to model the female body.

[Evildemoncat]

I got my first RD on August eighth, but my friend has had one for almost a year now, and I love their bodies. Unfortunately for me, I ordered mine during the whole fiasco..... So, it was nearly a nine month wait for my boy, but I love him!

--EDC

[Hitoame]

I believe that the Ringdoll teenagers eye size is 14 mm.

My Wagashi uses 16 mm eyes and I think they look nice on her. Maybe boys and girls have different eyesizes?

[Akai Okami]

I have all my boys wearing 12 or 14mm eyes, but I think it depends on the look you want and the eye size. I think the girls do have slightly bigger eyes so 16mm could work. Pictures? ?

Random shot of my RD family~

[derilan85]

Lovely picture of your dolls, their outfits are so well detailed. Has Ringdoll got their act together yet?

[Akai Okami]

derilan85: Thanks. ^^ And yes, Ringdoll finally has their act together. Nothing seems amiss besides the occasional not-so-good faceup. :P

[Riku LIN]

Akai Okami, I loved your guys!!

[AnnoDomini]

Hi, jumping in here on behalf of my Ringdoll Pan!
I hear people having some issues with pants, but I seem to be able to find pants that fit him well.
Although one thing I do suggest is investing in a belt! @@ They do have skinny waists don't they? hehe.

Though my main concern is their S hook. It's not a typical design for one so I have NO idea where to get one like it ><;;;. Does anyone know what I mean? Has anyone else had this problem?

[Teseya]

Which S hook do you mean? his head one or wrists and ankles? The thin wrist and ankle ones can be found at dollzone or through Denver doll even. The head one, I did not notice anything unusual about it...though why I would need an extra I don't know.
Belts are always good, but if you do know a maker of pants that fit by name it would be welcome. Belts can tent to make things look frumpy if needed to make things too much tighter, plus...all your pants would need good belt loops, not all styles have them.

[Akai Okami]

AnnoDomini: If you need to replace their S hook, just get a normal one in the correct size. It doesn't have to be a ring or C shape. The typical S will work just as well I'm sure.

I've found that most normal SD pants will fit them. Dollmore 60cm skinny pants, for example, fit wonderfully! They may be a teeny bit short, but if the doll wears boots or shoes with a high top..thing, it looks perfect. ^^

[Akai Okami]

Hate to double post, but this is important. A word of warning to those who own Ringteen boys: CHECK THEIR KNEES. I've had two crack now, on two different boys where were made at different times. The resin is sooo thin there and the knee cap piece takes a lot of stress when the knee bends past 90 degrees. PLEASE everyone check their boys regularly!



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[Ivory]

Oh my god, I have recently gotten my Ringdoll Teen Body and wow! This is the most beautiful male BJD body I've ever seen. He poses so well, too. I'm not quite a friend of the canadian resin, but I've already coated his hands with MSC and now it looks way less shiny and translucent, which I appreciate. The white skin has a bit of a sickly greenish tint, but this suits my character really well, so it's fine.