by mollym » Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:18 am
Thank you, Greyhaunt!!!
Okay, oily is another reason to make me think it's TPE and not silicone. The plasticizer (sp?) will sometimes have reactions to other materials, heat and moisture, or might have been mixed poorly during production if it's TPE. It's usually a material made for disposable items, and is often the grippers on toothbrushes and such. Nothing meant to last very long. If that's the case, then it's amazing the only staining is on the feet. I'd love to get shoes for this one, but she's an odd foot size, so I'll have to keep my eyes and ears open or search eBay better. I'm sure I can find or make her a more proper outfit to her character. She's been wearing something cute, but since I know who she is, then I'd like to try to get her looking close to her original state. I see a few lines now searching under 'Photogenic Body' so that is helpful, maybe I can find a clone still in the package to know what she is suppose to look like. She could have came in a swim suit or as a larger package with different accessories. Wow, the packaged dolls sure do have a high asking price.
Thanks for the name of the body, the sculpt and the production period. I really appreciate the help with identification. I figured, if anyone would know, this group would. It's so odd that this one would have shown up in a thrift shop anyhow, sort of fun to think about how that came to be. Her outfit was missing, but her hair was in great shape. I recently gave her a wash before these photos and it was very un-eventful combing the hair. Nothing fell out at all. I'll keep you updated if I can find her a proper outfit or a photo of the packaged doll.
Man dolls.... because baby dolls come from somewhere.