1. Silicone Material Introduction

Almost every premium figure is built from platinum-cure silicone or a thermoplastic elastomer, usually shortened to TPE. Silicone cures into a stable, slightly matte skin; TPE stays softer and more pliable. The difference is not cosmetic. It decides how the figure feels, how much it weighs, how long the paint lasts, and how much upkeep it needs.

Most silicone bodies are cast at roughly 10 to 20 Shore A, the softness scale used for rubber. A 160 cm full-silicone figure weighs 35 to 45 kg; a TPE figure of the same height lands between 28 and 36 kg. That gap is the most practical difference for anyone carrying a figure upstairs.

Silicone vs TPE, attribute by attribute

What the trade-offs mean in practice

Silicone earns its price in fine detail and time. A silicone face keeps its pores, lip texture and painted shading through years of cleaning, while TPE gradually absorbs pigment and softens at the surface.

TPE earns its place on touch and budget. It is softer, warmer from the box, and costs roughly half as much at the same height. The saving returns later as powdering every few weeks, a rubber smell that fades over one to three weeks, and a shorter working life.

Our silicone vs tpe sex doll comparison covers shore hardness, repair and resale in more depth.

2. Customization Options

Skin, sculpt and options

Custom builds usually begin with a stock body mold and diverge from there. Skin tone is the most requested change, with most workshops offering five to nine tones. Beyond that you can specify head sculpt, eye color, wig or implanted hair, makeup, nails, piercings, tattoos and standing bolts.

Internal choices matter more than buyers expect. A standard skeleton has 12 to 16 joints; a premium frame can reach 28, adding shrugging shoulders, locking knees, a rotating waist and articulated fingers. Shoulder and finger upgrades together add $100 to $300, and each joint is a component the warranty must cover.

Heads, hair and storage

A removable head suits Danish flats, where storage is often the binding constraint. Two heads on one body take less room than two figures, and a spare head costs a fraction of a second body. Wigs beat implanted hair too: $30 to $80 to replace, easy to restyle, no glue line to maintain.

Made-to-order work adds time and money: two to four weeks of production beyond the shipping window, and a 10% to 30% uplift depending on how far the build departs from stock.

3. Buying Guide

Price bands are the fastest way to see what a listing really is. A full-size figure priced well below its band is usually a smaller body photographed close up, a hollow shell, or a stock image of a product the seller does not hold. The ranges below are typical, not minimums.

What each tier buys

The checklist before you pay

• Storage length. Measure the deepest cupboard and allow height plus 10 cm for padding and the lid.
• Lifting weight. Under 25 kg is manageable alone; above 30 kg, plan for two people or a stand. Add 8 to 12 kg for the carton.
• Route to the room. Check doorway width and stair turns; a rigid 40 kg figure needs about 70 cm of clearance.
• Frame and joints. Ask for the joint count, whether the shoulders shrug and the knees lock, plus the frame material and a warranty term of 6 to 24 months.
• Accessory sizing. Heads measure 20 to 23 cm for wigs; feet run 21 to 23 cm for shoes.
• Landed cost. Add shipping, 25% VAT, any duty and the carrier fee before comparing two listings on price.

4. Maintenance & Care

Wash, dry, powder

Wash with mild, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water, then dry every fold within two to four hours; trapped moisture causes most odor and surface damage. Avoid alcohol, acetone and household cleaners, which strip paint and leave silicone tacky.

Powder after washing. TPE releases oil continuously and needs a dusting every two to four weeks; silicone holds a finish longer, so every four to eight weeks is enough. Use cornstarch-based powder rather than talc, and brush off any excess.

Storage through a Danish winter

Keep the figure between 15 °C and 25 °C, away from radiators, windowsills and underfloor heating. A car interior in July can pass 50 °C, enough to deform a TPE body permanently. Store flat with support under the limbs, or standing on a bolted stand.

Clothing is the quiet risk. New black denim can transfer dye within hours on TPE and within days on silicone under pressure. Wash new garments twice, and use a white cotton barrier where dark fabric sits tight.

5. Shipping & Privacy Policy

Most figures leave a workshop in Asia, fly to an EU entry point, clear customs there and continue by road or air to Denmark. Dispatch to delivery takes 7 to 20 business days for stock items; made-to-order builds sit outside that window. Bornholm and remote postcodes can add two or three days.

The sex doll delivery time guide breaks down where those days actually go. Clearance is the variable, not the flight.

VAT, duty and the handling fee

Denmark's standard VAT rate is 25% at the time of writing, charged on the goods value plus international shipping and insurance. Customs duty may also apply, depending on how the product is classified and where it was made. The EU removed its old low-value VAT relief, so small parcels are no longer exempt. Rates change, so check current figures with Danish Customs.

Carriers also charge a handling fee for advancing the VAT, typically a three-figure sum in kroner. Ask whether the retailer ships duty-paid or duty-unpaid. Duty-paid means the checkout price is final; duty-unpaid means the carrier invoices you before handover, and storage charges can start a few days later.

The sex doll import duty guide explains how tariff classification works. Keep the commercial invoice and payment receipt; if a parcel is held you will be asked for both, and a quick reply avoids daily storage charges.

Discreet delivery and billing

A plain outer carton, no product images, no brand name and a neutral sender are the baseline. Customs paperwork still has to describe the goods accurately, so the declaration is general rather than invisible. The sex doll packaging guide shows what a compliant carton looks like.

Billing should be equally quiet: a neutral descriptor on the card statement, no catalog in the box, no marketing mail unless you opt in.

6. Trust & Guarantee

Returns and transit damage

EU distance-selling rules generally give 14 days to withdraw from an online purchase, but sealed hygiene products are commonly excluded once the seal is broken. An unopened figure in its original carton has a much better chance of qualifying. Our sex doll returns explainer sets out what is normally covered.

Transit damage is handled differently. Photograph the carton before opening, keep the packaging, and report damage within 48 hours.

Warranty, age and payment

A fair warranty runs 6 to 12 months and covers seam separation, skeleton failure and paint defects present at delivery. It will not cover heat deformation, dye transfer, tearing from rough handling or ordinary surface wear. Read the exclusions before you pay.

Buyers must be 18 or over, and some carriers check identification at the door. Pay by card or through a protected platform so a chargeback remains possible, and be wary of sellers who want a bank transfer to a personal account. Check the registered address and tax number too; a plausible website alone is not evidence of a business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Buying into Denmark is mostly arithmetic. Work out the landed cost — figure, shipping, 25% VAT, any duty, the carrier fee — before comparing prices, because a cheap listing with duty-unpaid shipping is often the dearer option.

Material choice follows. Silicone rewards patience and a cool, stable room; TPE rewards a smaller budget and a buyer content to powder every few weeks. Either way, confirm specification, joint count and warranty in writing, and treat any promise about the border as marketing rather than fact.