1. Silicone Material Introduction

Silicone is a platinum-cure elastomer poured around a steel or alloy skeleton, then tinted and sealed by hand. Body blends usually sit between 10 and 25 on the Shore A hardness scale, firmer at the palms, soles and joints.

Silicone vs TPE at a Glance

Silicone and TPE photograph alike and behave differently under a 40 kg body.

Weight is the row buyers underestimate. The same 162 cm mold can gain 8 kg when it is cast in silicone, which decides whether you carry the figure alone. Mass also sits unevenly: the torso and hips hold most of it, so a 45 kg figure feels heaviest at the waist and leans forward as you lift.

What Scale Changes About Material Thickness

A 150 cm figure and a 170 cm figure can share a mold library but not a wall thickness. Makers typically run 3 to 6 mm through the limbs and 8 to 12 mm across the torso and hips, so a larger shell can carry its own weight in a pose. Thick walls also resist tearing at the armpit and groin, the highest-stress seams.

Surface Finish and Detail at 160 cm

At 160 cm the face is near life scale, so mold lines and paint edges are easy to see. Good finishing means soft tinting at the lips, layered blush and a matte top coat that does not shine under a lamp. Ask for close-ups of the hands, feet, neck seam and back, which reveal a rushed demold. Our silicone sex doll notes go deeper on hardness and finish.

2. Customization Options

A full size order is built from a base body, a skeleton and a finish. Each choice adds weight, cost or both.

Height and Body Proportions

Height comes first because it sets weight, storage footprint and price. A 152 cm body at 26 kg is manageable alone; a 170 cm body at 46 kg needs a plan and a clear path. Proportions read differently in photos, so ask for a side profile with a tape measure in frame.

Skeleton, Joints and Finishing

Entry bodies carry 12 to 14 joints, mid-range figures 16 to 20 with articulated wrists, and premium bodies 22 to 28 including fingers. Friction joints hold a pose but loosen over years, while locking joints hold better under load. Any head usually fits any body, but neck connectors differ, so confirm the type first. Foam cores can remove 3 to 6 kg.

Shoppers comparing a realistic sex doll at 145 cm with a 168 cm body notice the weight before anything else.

3. Buying Guide

A full size purchase is a fitting problem as much as a taste problem. The ranges below are typical rather than guaranteed, so check the listing's own figures.

Full Size vs Life Size in Common Usage

In retail language, full size means a complete figure with head, torso, arms and legs, as opposed to a torso-only or mini product. Life size means close to real adult height, usually 160 to 175 cm. Shoppers searching for a life size sex doll often land on pages labeled full size, and the reverse happens too.

A 148 cm figure is sold as full size by some shops and petite by others. Treat the centimeter figure as fact and the label as marketing.

Height-to-Weight Reference

These are complete-body weights with a standard skeleton. Heads add 1.5 to 3 kg, and the crate adds 8 to 14 kg.

Add 2 to 4 kg for standing feet and 1 to 2 kg for a denser blend.

Doorway, Stair and Turn Clearance

A US interior door is 76 to 81 cm wide, and a figure measures 36 to 50 cm at the hips or shoulders, so the body passes easily. The crate is tighter at 50 to 60 cm wide and 165 to 180 cm long, and a 170 cm crate needs about 190 cm of diagonal clearance to pivot on a landing.

Measure the entry door, the narrowest hallway point and the turn at the top of the stairs. Under 65 cm, unpack outside and carry the figure in on a blanket.

Price Bands and Joint Counts

Articulated fingers add $150 to $400, a second head $250 to $600 and standing feet $80 to $250. Confirm shipping weight, crate size, joint count and warranty months before paying.

4. Maintenance & Care

Care at this scale is about leverage and moisture. A 45 kg figure cannot be lifted one-handed, and a wet TPE fold stays damp for hours.

Cleaning a Full Size Figure

Use a pH-neutral cleanser, warm water and microfiber cloths, working from face to limbs. Dry every fold with a second cloth before powdering. Budget 20 to 30 minutes for a clean and 60 to 90 for a full dry and powder on a 165 cm TPE body.

Lifting Technique and Moving Checklist

Bend at the knees, hold the figure against your chest and take short steps, one arm under the upper back and one under the hips. Never lift by a wrist, ankle or neck, since the skeleton carries the load through the torso and those joints are built for a few kilograms at most.

1. Weigh the figure and clear a path at least 70 cm wide.
2. Remove the head if the connector allows, and bag it separately.
3. Cover the face with a soft cloth and fit a wig cap.
4. Wrap the body in a cotton sheet, then a moving blanket.
5. Pad the hands and feet with foam or rolled towels.
6. Keep the figure face up or face down, never folded at the waist.
7. Use a dolly for anything above 35 kg or any stair flight.
8. Unpack within 24 hours and inspect the seams in daylight.

Storage and Display

A padded flight case with wheels costs $200 to $500 and is the safest home for a 40 kg body. Hanging wardrobes work if the bar is rated above the body weight and the shoulders sit on wide straps. Display stands should clamp the torso, never the neck, on a base rated at 1.5 times the figure's weight.

Inspect armpits, groin, knees and the neck seam monthly, and patch small tears before they spread. Keep the figure out of sun and away from radiators, since UV yellows silicone and hardens TPE. A small sex doll of 100 to 140 cm stores on a shelf instead.

5. Shipping & Privacy Policy

Most full size figures ship from overseas workshops, so delivery is part logistics and part paperwork.

Packaging and Discretion

Reputable retailers use plain double-wall cardboard or a heavy bag, with no product images or brand name outside. The customs description is generic, something like mannequin or display model. Inside, the figure should sit in foam cradles with the head and hands wrapped separately.

Delivery Window and Arrival Inspection

Plan for 7 to 20 business days, with made-to-order bodies at the longer end. Tracking can go quiet for days at a hub, which is normal. Check all six faces of the crate before signing, photograph any dent, and report damage within 48 hours.

Import Rules and Buyer Responsibility

Customs rules differ by country and change without notice, and some destinations restrict adult products outright. We do not promise a particular outcome at customs. Check national rules and the duty threshold before ordering, and keep the paperwork until delivery is complete.

6. Trust & Guarantee

A guarantee is only useful if you know what it excludes, so read the warranty page before you pay.

Warranty Coverage

A typical warranty runs 12 months on the skeleton and 30 to 90 days on seams and material defects, with heads covered separately. Wear at high-flex points after months of normal use is not a defect. Lifting by a limb or standing without a rated support usually voids coverage.

Returns and Pre-Purchase Support

Returns are usually limited to unopened figures in original packaging, reported within 7 to 14 days; opened figures are covered by repair or replacement. For a claim, send daylight photos with a tape measure in frame. Buyers stepping up from a sex doll torso often underestimate the weight jump.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

A full size figure is furniture as much as a collectible. Height, shipping weight, crate dimensions and joint count define the experience more than any product photo.

Decide where it will live before you choose a face, and confirm you can move it alone. Silicone rewards patience with detail that lasts; TPE rewards budget with softness that needs upkeep.