Angelsdoll Discussion Thread

[Lily]

I sent a note to AD saying not to worry, there are lots of other forums and their decisions don't always make sense, and Gia is beautiful, and got a lovely note back.

Back in the day AD were actually accused of pirating from Iplehouse, although the claim seemed to be based purely on having realistic sculpts and offering a dark tan resin. They do have stylistic similarities, but for my money AD are more beautiful - a good thing, as they are also much cheaper!

The RS body really might be a good match for Ieseul. One day I'll get her on the AD slim body and see, though. One day. Because, expecting a baby and planning to leave work, and running out of sick leave because of morning sickness, I just have so much spare cash to spend on dolls. *rolls eyes*

[OkamiKodomo]

I need to get some resin comparisons with my AD boy and my other dolls. -nodnod-

[SetsunaKou]

OMG. she is tiny......maybe more like..... omg

On the other hand a wig might make the difference? I think perhaps a faceup and wig is in order before the final conclusion can be made.

I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the posing capabilities of the two bodies? Sculpt wise i like the definition on V.2.'s legs but the torso of V.1. looks better. I only have the V1 body and I quite like it.

I know.....:sigh: Why, oh, why is the one head I really need so SMALL?!?!?! I mean, she's made to be 'SD' sized....so why is she MSD-sized?!?! :cries:

Anyway, for the guys! I LOVE THEM!!!! I actually thought I'd like Vers 1 better than Vers 2 but after receiving them and playing around with them a bit, I prefer the Vers 2. ^^;;
It's not as 'action figure' looking in person and backbone definition is amazing! I don't like the feet at all on Vers 2, but he'll be mainly in boots anyway, so.... ^^

For posing, the Vers 2 IS noticeably better. However, I do find that BOTH keep 'popping' out of their waist joint unnaturally but it's okay---I see this happen on many 1/3 bodies, so it's not much of a problem.
Vers 2's knees are double jointed/capped, too, so he can bend his knees all the way and hold them up in front or behind him completely vertical. It's pretty awesome! And I love the leg definition and shape!!! Really gorgeous!!!! The clavicle/neck area on Vers 2 is just stunning, too!! Truly magnificent!!!


Vers 1 is super nice, too, of course! It poses well and is really a looker!

But from having both in my hands, I must admit, I ended up preferring vers 2!!! For both look and poseability!

(Vers 2 cons: ugly feet, waist joint keeps popping out, and slightly too much abs/muscles there, but after all, it's not bad in person. It's very detailed looking!)

(Vers 1 cons: the feet joints are weaker---he seems to want to always collapse at his ankles more than Vers 2; no double jointed 'capped' knees and his arms are a bit to muscle-bound for my taste. They're not bad or too too much, but it's just a teeny bit more than I was expecting. The Vers 2 arms are a little slimmer---still toned and muscular, but not as bulky.)

Overall, I can't say really anything bad about either! BOTH versions are really awesome! I'd absolutely recommend them as gorgeous large male bodies!!!! I like them much MUCH better than similar sized Island Doll bodies! Those are so sterile in their appearance and no matter WHAT you do, you just can't make them look very 'real.' They just don't pose lifelike or sit naturally, etc. Thankfully, these AD bodies are awesome and pose wonderfully and are super lifelike so far! I can't wait to really find out what they can do once their heads are on and they're all clothed and finished!!!

Admittedly, I do still love DZ bodies best---though they may not be as detailed in some areas, somehow they have real 'attitude' in just how they sit, stand, pose their arms, etc and you can see this by just glancing at them. They act so 'real' and in an arrogant way, even though they're just sitting or standing in a corner! My Kiyan doll first had a DZ body (70cm) which I LOVED, but then he had to give it up to become 65cm (more correct size for him in comparison to his seiyuu friends). He tried several bodies and (Island Doll---terrible and was NOT him at all; Impldoll---beautiful and almost good enough, but......still not his 'aura' or attitude.) Then I found him a DZ 65cm and he LOVES it again! It's got his arrogant stance and is just really 'real.' He was so stiff and doll-like in the ID and now back on a DZ, he's him again!!!

I'm glad that these AD dolls are also VERY close to being life-like and realistic looking, like the DZ! Can't wait to get Mamo all finished!!!! ^^^


On the other note about AD.....
Poor Gia! Is it strange that some dolls from the same company are accepted and some aren't? Is that common? WOW....... Poor Angelsdoll!!! And they're so nice and fast! They shipped out my 2 dolls in 15 days!

[SetsunaKou]

I'm definitely thinking an Ieseul head on a ResinSoul 60cm body. They're so slender I think it'll make a lovely hybrid.

I was thinking the same thing about Gia though, with her looking an awful lot like some Iple sculpts. But I thought the same thing about Kruz; he looks as though he could be brothers with Iple's Akando and Evan.

Absolutely! I think Ieseul would be fine on a 58cm RS body. I'll have to try her on mine!
How on EARTH do they have her on a 62cm massive body?!?! :faints:

I'll get some shots with her on the various sized bodies asap and post so you can see......

[OkamiKodomo]

That would be a great help, Setsuna~!

On another note, I'm working out a pattern for a vest/jacket for the AD V1 body, so once it's done, maybe I'll share it here. ^_^

[fleacollar999]

I'll get some shots with her on the various sized bodies asap and post so you can see......

Yes, please do! I am very interested in seeing that head on different bodies

[landwhale]

Thanks for the amazing review Setsunakou!

As for Gia, it's odd since she looks so much like kristen STewart and AD has an On topic sculpt of Robert whats his name. I'm not a fan of either real life persons but honestly I think it's just the not up to par faceup on Gia. SHe's not any more realistic or western looking then Violet to be honest so it's super odd. I said as much on DOA but my post got deleted since Gia is OT.

[SetsunaKou]

Here we go! I only had a chance to try it on a few of the bodies but if you really want to see it on any other type of body I have, I'll try to take a snapshot for you. (Fantasydoll 60cm boy and girl; Angel Fantasy 65cm boy, Yu Hao 60cm boy, AoD 62cm boy, DZ 65cm boy, Obitsu 55cm girl, Impldoll 64cm boy, ResinSoul 70cm boy, Resinsoul 68cm girl, BBB 60cm boy, Resinsoul 61cm boy, Dollfie Dream 60cm Girl)

Here are the ones I've taken so far:

Resinsoul 58cm Girl (Tan) body:


Domuya 60cm Boy NS body:


DollFamily 62cm NS body:


Obitsu 60cm WS Body:


Angelsdoll 72cm Volks NS body:


And finally, a comparison shot----Ieseul on a 60cm Domuya boy next to a DollnDoll Nocturne head on a 60cm BBB body:


Why is she so tiny.....?! :cries again:

It's just like a month or so ago----I bought a Lasia head (dollmore) for our Hideo-san doll--again perfect sculpt, and then...when I receive it, it's so small!!!! It's like deja vu!!!!

:laughs:

[Lily]

Oh, I'm so sorry it didn't work out for you! That said, I think the proportion looks really good and realistic on the Domuya body, and exceptional on the ResinSoul body, although that doesn't help much if you want a boy. It only looks pinheaded on the Domuya when it's put nmext to the BBB/DnD combo - but then, it makes that combo look bobbleheaded. Both would look much better separately.

It looks like it would work on the AD boy body if the neck was shortened, too. It would look realistic rather than bjd-ish, if that makes sense.

[fleacollar999]

Hey, I have a question for y'all who have an AD doll... are any of the AD resin colors compatible with any RS resin colors? This isn't an urgent question as I am months away from a new BJD, but if you happen to know, please share!