What is a loose-joint upgrade compared with standard joints?
It is important to emphasize that this system is not a technical improvement or upgrade that is inherently 'better' than the standard skeleton; it is simply an alternative configuration for a different way of using the doll:
- Standard joints: Firmer, providing more resistance and designed to hold poses firmly for extended periods.
- Loose-joint system: Lower joint resistance, allowing the limbs to move more smoothly and requiring less force during handling.
Which joints are adjusted?
The system adjusts the tension at four key joint points in the skeleton:
- Shoulder joints
- Elbow joints
- Hip joints
- Knee joints
When is the loose-joint upgrade suitable?
This option is ideal for users who value practicality and comfort over setting complex poses. It is suitable when you:
- You have difficulty with the substantial force required for standard joints, for example when dressing and undressing the doll.
- You mainly use the doll in lying positions. Sleeping and cuddling are more comfortable with loose joints than with stiff joints.
- You prefer smoother, more natural limb movement when lifting or moving the doll.
- You rarely use complex or tight poses.
- You mainly use the doll in a lying position for sleeping or cuddling.
When should you not choose the loose-joint upgrade?
Because the joints have less resistance, they also provide less structural support. You should not choose this option if:
- The doll needs to be able to stand independently: With loose joints, the skeleton cannot support the weight well enough to remain standing on its own.
- The doll needs to be able to sit independently: Without support from a backrest, wall, or sofa, the doll cannot reliably maintain a seated position.
- You enjoy photography and posing: If you want to place the doll in specific angles often and want it to remain fixed in that pose for a long time, the standard joints provide much better support.
What does it look like when a joint is loose?
Below you can see two videos demonstrating the doll with loose joints. The limbs do not stay in position and drop down like a limp body.
