1. Silicone Material Introduction

What Premium Silicone Actually Is

Silicone figures are cast from a two-part platinum-cure compound, usually 10 to 20 on the Shore A hardness scale. That firmness is why a silicone face keeps its jawline after years of handling while a softer material slowly rounds off. The cured surface is inert, takes pigment evenly, and patches with silicone adhesive.

It is the expensive route: a 150 cm silicone figure commonly runs ₹75,000 to ₹2,50,000.

Where TPE Fits

TPE, a thermoplastic elastomer, is softer and cheaper to cast, which is why most entry-level full-size figures use it. A 150 cm TPE body usually weighs 28 to 33 kg and costs ₹35,000 to ₹95,000 before freight. The trade-off is a porous surface that absorbs pigment and body oil faster.

Silicone vs TPE Across Seven Factors

Which Material Handles an Indian Summer

Heat decides it for many buyers in Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi. Silicone tolerates a 35°C room without softening and does not sweat plasticiser the way TPE can. TPE stays usable but ages faster without air conditioning and needs powdering more often to stop the surface going tacky. For the longer comparison, see our guide to silicone vs tpe sex doll materials.

2. Customization Options

Heads, Faces and Hair

Head choice changes a figure more than any other option. Most makers use a standard M16 threaded neck, so a second head swaps on in minutes. Stock lines offer 6 to 20 sculpts per body; a custom one adds 2 to 4 weeks. A 150 cm figure usually takes a 12 to 14 inch wig.

Skin Tone and Body Build

Factory palettes run from 4 to 8 tones. A custom match costs extra and is harder to return. Builds come in a small set of cup sizes and hip widths per height. On a first order, stay inside the stock options: resale is easier and the wait is shorter.

Skeleton, Joints and Standing Feet

A standard skeleton gives 10 to 12 articulation points; a locking upgrade adds positive stops at shoulders, hips and knees. Standing feet use bolt fittings in the soles, add about 1 kg and cost ₹8,000 to ₹15,000. Without them a figure is stored lying down.

3. Buying Guide

Size, Weight and the Space You Actually Have

Measure three things first: the narrowest doorway on the route to your room (often near 76 cm in older Indian apartments), the depth of your storage space, and whether you can lift 30 kg from floor to chest height unaided. A 158 cm figure is manageable for most adults; 170 cm at 38 kg is not a solo job.

Price Bands by Height, Weight and Material

These bands exclude freight, duty and custom work.

Ten Checks Before You Pay

1. Confirm the height in centimetres and the weight in kilograms, not the cup size.
2. Ask for the joint count and whether those joints lock.
3. Confirm the neck thread, usually M16, and whether a second head fits.
4. Request 2 to 4 photos of the actual unit, not the catalogue render.
5. Compare box dimensions with your doorway and storage space.
6. Ask the warranty length in months and read the exclusions.
7. Confirm which carrier handles the last leg in India.
8. Get the billing descriptor in writing.
9. Budget freight plus a duty buffer before you commit.
10. Keep the commercial invoice for the customs assessment.

Paying From India

International card acceptance is the usual route: Visa and Mastercard with a one-time password step and a conversion markup of roughly 2% to 3.5%. Some Indian issuers block adult-category merchants by default, so call the bank before retrying rather than submitting the same card five times. Bank transfer and instalments exist through some stores; our page on sex doll payment plans explains the schedules.

Weight is the number buyers most often underestimate; our sex doll weight guide lists measured figures by height.

4. Maintenance & Care

The Weekly Routine

A full wash is rarely necessary. Spot cleaning with lukewarm water under 40°C and a mild, fragrance-free soap covers most of it; a full wash every 4 to 6 weeks suits a figure in regular use. Rinse the internal channels with the supplied irrigator, dry them with a cloth and air pump for 20 to 30 minutes, then cap.

Powder, Humidity and Monsoon Storage

TPE needs a light dusting of cornstarch powder every 2 to 3 uses; silicone needs it far less. In the monsoon, store the figure under a breathable cotton cover rather than sealed plastic and add a silica pack to the case. Weeks above 60% relative humidity is where mould starts, and mould is hard to reverse.

Stains, Seams and Small Repairs

Dark denim and synthetic lace transfer dye to TPE within hours. Wash new clothing before it touches the figure, and treat early marks with a cleaner made for the material. Silicone seam splits patch with silicone adhesive; TPE repairs stay visible.

When a Figure Is Past Saving

Expect 5 to 10 years from silicone, 1 to 3 from TPE. A skeleton that will not hold tension, a surface that stays tacky after powdering, or a tear that keeps reopening are the usual signals. Disposal is a municipal waste question, so check local collection rules.

5. Shipping & Privacy Policy

What Shipping to India Looks Like

Most international orders reach an Indian metro 7 to 20 business days after dispatch, and made-to-order figures add 2 to 5 weeks of production before that. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are the usual entry points. Smaller cities add an inland leg, where tracking goes quiet for a few days.

Customs Paperwork and Duty

Your parcel arrives as a dutiable import. The carrier or its broker will ask for the commercial invoice, a declaration and payment of basic customs duty plus IGST before release. Classification is the assessing officer's call, so two identical shipments can be assessed differently. Our explainer on sex doll import duty walks through the paperwork.

Packaging and the Billing Descriptor

Discreet shipping means a plain carton with no product imagery and a neutral descriptor on your statement. It does not mean a false customs declaration, which no legitimate retailer writes. Ask for both in writing and keep the reply.

Privacy Has a Ceiling

You can limit who knows: a personal card instead of a shared family account, a carrier pickup point where one is offered, order email routed to a separate inbox. You cannot make a lawful import invisible. Customs sees the declaration, the courier sees the box, your bank sees the merchant.

6. Trust & Guarantee

Reading a Store Before You Pay

A real store publishes a registered address, an answering phone, terms of service, a returns policy and a warranty, and the name matches across site, invoice and payment page. Mensexdolls is an independent retailer, not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any manufacturer or rights holder whose figures it may stock.

Warranty Reality

Typical coverage runs 6 to 12 months and targets manufacturing faults: a failed joint, a seam that splits without force, a skeleton that will not hold position. Wear, staining, handling tears and heat damage are excluded. Photograph the figure on arrival, before the wrapping comes off.

Scam Patterns Worth Knowing

Three patterns recur: a price far below the market band, a seller who takes only gift cards or crypto, and a catalogue built from another store's photographs. Our page on sex doll scams orders the checks. Pay by card, because a chargeback is your strongest remedy.

What No Seller Can Promise

No retailer can promise that a parcel clears customs, that an assessment lands at a particular figure, or that a delivery date holds. What a good one can do is document the order, answer questions before payment and follow the carrier's process when a consignment is held.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Buying in India is a paperwork exercise as much as a product decision. Pick material for your climate, height for your space and your back, pay with a card that supports international charges, and budget duty before you fall for a face. Keep the invoice, answer the broker quickly, and photograph the carton before you open it.