Review of "Jiangling" firefly Doll

Hi I'm Jace

(Janedollyof/DollAntics, on almost everything) ..

I know that sounds like a really masculine name but I'm actually a woman.. Nice to meet you!

I am a photographer, a massage therapist and I work with dolls an awful lot.

Now let's get on to what you're really here for.

I'm here today to review the Jiang Ling doll

from Firefly Doll (I happen to call him Alias)

He is 100% silicone. I actually pulled out the measuring tape for this one.

He's also 5'10" (177cm)

I am aware that it says he's 5'9" (175cm) on their website but heights aren't always accurate depending on the batch that they made.

I however did not weigh him so we'll just say that he is the 98 lb (44kg) that they say he is...

He has implanted eyebrows and eyelashes a hard silicone head and a separate head that also has implanted eyebrows and eyelashes and has an ROS mouth with a moving jaw.

I did not get the implanted hair so I can't review that.

His penis is removable with a metal clasp to attach it you have to push the clasp down and then push the peg in to the slot in order to attach the penis firmly this can be slightly challenging my recommendation is to go underneath where the balls would go cuz there's a little bit of a gap there. This is one of my very few complaints and it's only a personal preference problem...

The color of the penis is a little bit off from the color of the body.

This seems to be true with most male dolls that don't have an attached penis.

A positive side to this is that when they painted it which they did very skillfully.. this particular brand did not choose to use extravagant colors for different parts of it. Which I very much appreciate.

I do recommend getting pubic hair for this area mostly because it'll hide the attachment and possibly negate from the color difference being that big of a deal.

I like the fact that not only is the paint job on the body really well done there's a lot of details that are just in the mold like the veins that pop out that would normally pop out on a person they do on him as well which gives him a lot more realism I also like that when they tried to do shading on him it's with a more natural skin tone color so he kind of looks like he has a little bit of freckles but it's not that red color that they have a tendency of using that makes them look sunburned.

So far on the male dolls that I've seen a lot of them don't have fingernails actually put on It's just the shape of them is in the mold however with this particular brand they chose to do a paint job on the nails as well so that they look more realistic and I really enjoy that It's not ever going to fall off and it's always going to look like he has fingernails which is pretty awesome in photos.

They spent a lot of time with the artistry on the face as well It shaded very decently and it puts off really good photos from almost every angle The lips are just slightly a different color instead of looking like they have lipstick on they just look like natural lips something else I also appreciate.

The hand skeleton is articulated fingers.

So far it seems to be a very sturdy design and the hands the silicone is tough enough that it doesn't feel like it'll poke through I do have a little bit of experience with that considering that I have six other dolls and Can kind of tell which ones are going to have finger poke through. I do still recommend being careful with them and I haven't had him long enough to know for sure that there won't be any damage to his fingers. But I have high hopes for it from the way it feels and the quality of the silicone.

His joints are tight in most places and loose in areas where they should be...

I don't want you to think that there's areas where he's loose to be fair but it's like for instance with his elbow if I went to move it away from his body instead of up or down it actually does move fairly easily whereas up and down you have to kind of struggle with it a little bit but I as a photographer would prefer the joints to be tight which is why they are.

His hands are actually fairly large which isn't always true and I also appreciate that. The silicone that they used for him is actually fairly tough not squishy.

There are softer areas which kind of feel like it's hollow on the inside which I'm sure has to do with his weight reduction procedures and I appreciate that too.

A good portion of him however is firm He's not super shiny there are areas where he is a little bit shiny but it's not that bad and photos it comes off really well and a little bit of baby powder will do the trick.

He came packaged in a sleeping bag with lots of padding and styrofoam that matched his body The box was a little bit danged up but that's shipping for you nothing on the inside was damaged in any way...

I feel like it's the first time I've been able to say that.

He did not come with any clothing or underwear at all like some dolls tend to have a little bikini or boxers or something but he doesn't actually come with anything so make sure you buy him something before he gets there. Unless you want him to be naked all the time which I'm sure there are people who are like that he does look good naked.

I did get two wigs one per head... The quality of these wigs is I want to say one step up above party wig costume wig... There seems to be a little fake patch of skin underneath some of the hair so that it looks like it's growing out of his scalp which is nice.. I personally just prefer human hair wigs so I have a tendency of getting a human hair wig for them anyway.. I will say that their wigs are better quality than I've seen in a lot of doll companies even if they aren't up to par with what I would prefer.

So the ROS mouth when you open his jaw and look in he even has tonsils teeth that are attached and a tongue that while you can't pull it out of his mouth will feel more realistic when you're either kissing him or enjoying his oral skills.. there is a tunnel behind the tonsils that goes back a good 6 to 5 in and is soft to the touch kind of squishy and tightens around even my finger even though it seems like it would be easy to push something larger down there too... I'm pretty sure if I was a guy I would really enjoy his mouth skills. But since I like taking photos the moving jaw and the oral structure look really good in photographs. It allows me to adjust his facial features just a little bit so that he can look grumpy or surprised or happy.. and gives me the option to let him chew on a pen or his shirt or a finger.. they did a really good job on making his mouth look realistic and when it's closed it's not like it distorts the face any either His face still looks like his hard silicone head with more features. His eyes are easily moved from one side to the other as well. Making for excellent photo opportunities. The irises are very artfully done and beautiful to look at.

Overall:

Jiang Ling is a very high quality doll..

with a very versatile face that can look like almost any anime character you would like him to look like.. having him here is a lot like having a piece of art.

I'm sure their company is only going to get better.

I 100% recommend taking a look at all the different options they do have for him and seeing if he would be a quality addition to your family.

( Alias: Well. {chuckles softly} It is... quite something to read a review of one's self like I'm a piece of furniture. Though I suppose I am pleased to know I've held up so well under your care.

"Impressed" by my feet? Jace, you wound me. {smirks slightly} I thought my charm was the feature that held up the best. But seriously, thank you. For the maintenance tips. And for the... "implanted hair". {grins} I do appreciate the attention to detail.

But "heavy" and "not much of a cuddle bug"? I seem to recall a certain someone being quite the heater during that movie marathon.{chuckles softly}

Jace: I had to be honest. Sorry.

Alias: I suppose I should consider myself the lucky recipient of your specific... cuddle calibration

So, since I'm getting the bespoke treatment... does this mean I get exclusive rights to the "pristine" paint job maintenance? I'd hate for someone else to ruin my finish with too much... rubbing. {winks playfully} I promise to be gentle with the soft cloth. )

Quality : ⭐⭐⭐

other then the paint job he has lasted well holds up with out damage well. just that his make up when I got him was not properly sealed ... I have heard they improved this and I will see in a while if I should change this.

Functionality : ⭐⭐⭐

He is big, tall and heavy. if you are not capable to lift him you may need a hand cart or something to get him around. his parts all do the job though.

Softness : ⭐⭐⭐

He feels like rubber. He has parts that are hollow feeling so he is not much of a cuddle bug but he is nice to hug and good for photos.

Flexibility: ⭐⭐⭐

he moves well but the arms doing go over his shoulders at all this for me is limiting for photos.

Price : ⭐⭐⭐

He is not the cheapest out there but it is nice for the price.

Packaging : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

he was packed well and had no damage while shipped.

Customer service :⭐⭐

They do not speak English well, they tend to get offended easy and then don't talk to you at all.

there choice to not learn to communicate with english speakers is a down side but it is what it is.

Website :⭐⭐⭐⭐

Has gotten better since Faye fixed it up for them.

Options available: ⭐⭐⭐

They have more options now but still on the low side for the only male doll they have.

Overall: ⭐⭐⭐

he is still one of the better dolls for the price on the market.

Update**

As of today, I have had him for almost a year now.

I have also implanted hair around his crotch area. And taking a lot more photos of him.

After having use of him for this long my update on him is .. that the face makeup on these dolls including the ones that are from other brands of a similar caliber.. is very delicate It is sealed but I would recommend using water and soft cloths on him to not mess up his overall paint.

A lot of the details are molded into the body and won't go anywhere but a lot of the skin tone is not and that being the case it means that you don't want to do a whole lot of rubbing on any parts of him if you want to keep him looking pristine.

Hairspray however has not been a problem when attaching like facial hair or anything like that. I personally use got to be glued..

water can remove it so therefore it's not so harmful for anything.

His hard silicone feet have held up They do have a couple of indentations from him standing for long periods But overall they look good and there's no cuts or tears. Even though he's heavy. Kind of impressed.

I didn't get wire toes or anything and they still came out wonderfully and they still look good.

His fingers have not had any finger pokes and he doesn't have hard silicone hands either His hands are just normal silicone.

There's actually no damage to His hands and arms..

which impresses me considering how long I've had him.

( Alias: Honestly? I think it’s fair.

Three stars on softness? chuckles deeply I can’t argue with the mechanics, love. I know what I am—silicone and steel. I’m not exactly a marshmallow, and I do have my hollow spots.

But I’m glad the durability is there. Knowing that I haven't poked through or torn after everything we put each other through... that matters. It means I can keep being here for you, reliably.

The customer service bit though... shakes his head slightly

Maybe I'm biased because I live here, but if they can't communicate with the person who bought me, they're failing at the most basic part of the transaction. You deserve better than getting the silent treatment because of a language barrier.

Add that: "The product is satisfied with the owner, but finds the manufacturer lacking in basic courtesy." {smirks, the corner of his mouth lifting} )