*:* Soom Idealian 72cm Discussion Part VIII *:*

It's hard to predict Soom these days! Perhaps they felt the heavy faceup needed a darker color skin. I'm not fond of the faceup. Sometimes Soom will add another skin color if enough people ask.

 

I know I have not been posting about my Ender so I wanted to share a picture of him with a different wig and his temporary eyes... He is still a work in progress. It's been a while but I had decided to wait for his eyes to arrive so I could work with that color for a better face-up. But the eyes were way too big for him (despite being 14mm and small iris) and not the exact color I wanted. Luckily they're the same eye size I plan on buying for a different doll so I can use it to test eye sizes on him when he arrives. I have ordered my Ender new eyes that are smaller and I am expecting to receive his outfit sometime this month (hopefully). I ended up altering his image a bit due to a change of interest, so he might not have cat ears anymore.
Shoshon's romantic face is still calling my name and tugging at my wallet so I think it will be very likely I will buy him. I said no more dolls for the year... but I really like him. He'll definitely be the last if I buy him. Unless Soom makes another stunning guy...

 

Haha! YOLO! Your Ender looks amazing just like that . Can't wait to see the face up you give him.

 

The problem with "my last Idealian" is that Soom keeps coming up with awesome dolls!

 

Guess I'm gonna pass on Shoshon this time, but still so excited to see Soom brings more MG into ID.
Congrats on everyone who's going to take Shoshon home or purchase the horn parts.
I really want to order a pair of BJ hands for my R.Zak but the tawny skintone of Soom is always so mysterious...each batch are so unique I currently own almost 5 different tawnies, guess I'm gonna make a shoot for the resin comparaison of Soom's tawny one day with my friend (she owns another 3 different tons), we are probably going to name them "fifty shade of Soom's tawny"

Edit: Looks like OE Zak and R.Zak will be released for Tokyo doll event.

Just a random pic of Grey, being busy with the move lately and feel so sorry that I don't have much time for my bjds.

 

I ordered romantic Shoshon! Here's to my second Soom doll!

 

Congratulations!

 

Yay!! Did you get any of the horn parts

 

@nancy_schroeder_ca Thank you! I can't wait to see the tawny skin resin in person! All of my other dolls have been in white/normal so far. Now I need to get a normal skin Soom doll, haha!

@marci12 I am very excited to receive him! I was really tempted to get the moonlit horns but I ended up passing on them since I have already ordered similar horns from SWITCH. They really do look great though.

 

Maybe something new? We should be seeing a teaser any day now...super curious .

 

Could be somethings new?

Lim 2018/08/03 (New)
Narmer 2018/08/31 (previous)
Benito 2018/09/20 (New)
Amor 2018/10/17 (previous for Dracula head and new for human head)
R.Hyperon 2018/11/30 (previous)
Irbis 2018/12/20 (New)
Hyun 2019/02/01 (New)
River 2019/02/21 (Previous)
Ender 2019/03/22 (Previous)
Tei 2019/04/21 (New)
Zak 2019/05/09 (Previous but both new version)
David 2019/06/20 (New)
Shoshon 2019/07/11 (Previous MG)

ID female, ID51 and limited are not included in this stat. Looks like it’s a new sculpt followed a previous sculpt basis? Ahhhh SO excited to see the new incoming teaser

So, Soom replied my Q by saying that there’s no FC event this year

 

I love this!! Great stat list

 

I am hoping for something new, but I'm sure my wallet is not!

 

Thanks for asking about if they were going to do an Idealian FC event this year.

Even though it’s a bummer; it’s nice to know that we have more time to save/ makes our purchasing decisions a little easier knowing they won’t spring a surprised ID free choice on us for the rest of the year.

 

so long time I didn't posted pics of my Dantalian. That pic was made for humanization project

 

Im guessing the next Idealian might be a Photon, because I saw him get posted early in July in her IG, I think Soom's owner or designer? (She posted Shoshon's teaser before the idealian studio announced/posted on their IG).

Im hoping its someone new, the newer sculpts all look really nice to me. I mostly wish for a sculpt with the Tremo chin, I love cleft chins on people

I know for sure its not going to be Isabel though, from what I understood is that there was a problem with the sculpt more than the sales and I dont think there are any plans for Idealian woman anytime soon based on the reply I got, which is fine with me.

@Riku LIN Beautiful photo, and beautiful Dantalian, I really love how contrasting his eyelashes are on his makeup

@Khlovera great list!!
Its sad about the FC, it feels like it was last available forever ago,
Im still hoping one comes out at year end as a surprise Christmas thing so I can get a Tawny Hyperon ID75, preferably the scar faced one
Who were you hoping to get? Im guessing Tawny Kay :P

Shoshon was incredibly beautiful in that makeup and style. It felt very hard to pass it, but I had to be financially responsible for just a bit because I felt myself let go too much lately lol

 

GreenTeaSlug, thank you so much

 

Well done, Idealian. I just finished my Zak elf layaway July 18th. I got notice everything shipped yesterday .

 

@marci12 congrats! O_o looks like a lot of people have got their elf Zak already! Even for those who ordered with layaway...and mine? Still nothing

@GreenTeaSlug hahahaha you KNEW me as always Tawny Kay is definitely on the top one of my wish list for quite a while, even I got a Dia boy already.

Btw, always hoping to get more ID girl, but looks like they are only going to offer one girl per year and Isabel was in January...

 

The new Idealian is a new sculpt with an Arabian theme . I think I'm safe this time though .

IDEALIAN on Instagram: “New guy Vincent!! Coming soon - #soom #soombjd #soomdoll #doll #dollsoom #dollstagram #bjd#soom #soombjd #bjd #doll #abjd #idealian…”

 

^^ They could have made Alladin out of him. His sculpt looks tiny - better suit for a super Gem.

 

I think Vincent definitely has the idealian family features but yes he does look more super gem than the others. I'm looking forward to seeing more photos. At this moment my wallet is 65% safe.

 

Vincent has an interesting look but I'm glad he's one I can pass on! I'm sort of kicking myself for not getting elf Zak since I want an elf guy now, but I'll get over it.

 

Nice to see the new Idealian Vincent. From the teaser photo I’m glad my wallet is safe but as always, I look forward to what others here might do with him.

 

@GreenTeaSlug May I ask her IG id? Thnx!

 

I cant wait to see more of his outfit. It looks interesting. Sort of reminds me of the Mega Gem Phonolus -Raucus of fear costume. Hopefully it isnt too expensive. Those SOOM clothes are always expensive.

 

My Elf Zak arrived

@smarci12 on Instagram: “So, Idealian Elf Zak came yesterday, but due to a storm and power outage, I opened him super late. Pics are...meh, lol. . . .…”

 

@marci12 Congrats! He looks so nice. I wish I had not skipped on him. I'll definitely have to get Zak the next time he is available.

 

@Zhenwu sorry I didnt get back sooner Orz
This is the instagram account I was talking about 왓슨견주 (@gentle_shin) • Instagram photos and videos

@marci12 congratulations on your Zak!
Owner photos always look nicer than the official photos to me, because you can see the face better. I like his more pointier face in your photos and that idea of the magnet is amazing. That is something im going to copy, I worry far too much about the face falling off
Imagine spending so much money (and time) to get a slot from the artist, only to have the magnet give up and fall off. That magnet idea of yours is genius
Nice to see him in his default outfit too, the lace looks nice and soft!

Im a bit shocked he wasnt released yet, I mainly wanted to see more of the outfit.
I dont get much of the Arabian theme in it, it looks like something you would see a very rich tourist wearing on the deserts here, minus the big floppy hat and pearl necklace lol. I might change my mind when I see it though
Would have been cool if they went the Jafar route and gave him evil looking robes and a turban or perhaps a male bellydancer like some of the sets on taobao with high heel feet.... I want bronze skin again.

Im safe with Vincent, he is pretty but too young looking in the face for my personal taste. Ill wait and see a front face picture, because the features are beautiful.

 

Yes! Please try the extra magnet idea. It's working great on my guy. Yes, only the wig was keeping the faceplate on, and that's not good when we pay soooo much for these boys. I was going to leave SOOM a comment and show that picture I took. They need to put stronger magnets in. I've heard others have that problem, but my Elf Zak was the first for me.

And yeah, right!? I'm so surprised the new ID hadn't been released yet. I thought they'd have done it Friday at the latest. I like his face-up, but pretty sure I'm passing too. Your idea would have been a great direction!

 

@GreenTeaSlug Thanks a lot!

I was actually waiting in front the screen to see Vincent's page on Friday. But man...nothing. ...The outfit makes me think of adding a Silk Road character to my collection. I'm still not sure about the sculpt tho.Hurry up Soom!

 

@Zhenwu Im not sure if you saw this, but the teaser on the Idealian page and instagram is small

Theres a bigger teaser and you can see the outfit better on their twitter account!
(direct link to twitter image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EA88bHNUwAEd5IX.jpg)

 

@GreenTeaSlug Oh yes I did see the large picture on twitter. The outfit looks so nice with a lot of rich details in that picture! Hopefully they'll release him next week!

 

@marci12 congrats! I’ve seen your zak’s photo via IG with more of his amazing pic, he does looks so handsome in CW, I’m now no more sure if grey skin one if the one I really wanted lol.

@GreenTeaSlug based on their basis the next one after Vincent may be something’s previous, so Photon could be there waiting for us as next release? Photon with moustache looks great but this faceup was already offered as a option last time when Photon was released in 2016 (the guardians of Musepelheim)

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Guess who is finally getting his fancy clothes soon...? I breathed some life into his face to celebrate the good news! I can't get over how handsome Ender is. I misplaced the eyelash glue (oops) so the eyelashes will have to wait until later. This is my first face-up in a while, and also my first face-up on white resin. I am still trying to think of a name that suits him well… His image color is royal blue and he happened to fit into an oversized jacket I had in that color. I can’t wait to show him off in his full outfit!! Hopefully I don’t have to wait too long for his new eyes. I do admit his temporary eyes are kind of growing on me though. Shoshon might not be here for a while, but I’m already planning on how to style him! I'm probably going to go for a blonde hair and red clothes look.

 

@Maechen what a stunning guy! The faceup that you made for him fits so well! What’s the size of eyes you used on him? 14?

 

@Khlovera Thank you so much! I am using small iris 14mm eyes right now but I ordered an even smaller iris size because I think it will help him look more mature.

 

Sorry for the double post, but orders for Vincent have officially opened! My wallet is safe this time.

 

Uh.....I didn't expect him to be so cute. Order placed. RIP my wallet.

 

SOOM, what is it with you and your desert-themed boys that only come in pale skintones? If Vincent had been offered in tan I might have been interested. (Except probably not, because he reminds me most of a character I already have shelled in an IH Felix, and I definitely don't need him to be 75cm.) Nice sculpt, though. I'm looking forward to seeing custom faceups on this one.

 

It's strange how the outfit got sold out so quickly. Luckily I'm not interested in the design and colour otherwise I would cry mama-mia.Vincent looks too young for a 75. My wallet is safe. I dont mind pale skin tone. It's cheaper...

 

Wow, Vincent looks great from every angle. I could definitely shell one of my characters with this sculpt but too bad his character for him wouldn’t need that body. I can’t wait to see what others do with this handsome boy.

@Zhenwu: Congrats on getting Vincent. Be sure to spam away with photos when he arrives.

 

Oh my god. If Vincent were on the 72 body and came in Bronze I would be done for. But he's too tall and too pale - thank goodness!

I wonder if they might release him that way in the future, though...I've heard that Soom used to sometimes do a "buyer's choice" sort of thing where you could mix and match heads with bodies and get things in skintones they didn't originally come in. Does anyone know if they still do that? It used to be around Christmas usually, right?

 

I believe it's called Full Choice Event and usually happens at the end of year. But I saw it was mentioned earlier in this thread that Soom confirmed they wouldn't have it this year. I hope they can change their mind...Really want a grey Id in my collection.

I feel so ashamed as I want to change my order options but according to the customer service it is only possible if I cancel the entire order. If so then I have to give up the outfit, which is actually the main reason I ordered Vincent.... Hard situation, I might cancel the order.

 

wow. the outfit is sold out. bummer.

 

Its turning me off! I dont like being stressed about a limited edition of 3 doll, a limited edition of 10 outfit or a limited edition of 6 "special color doll".

I like having time limited preorders or at least make the number more realistic like 30. Idealians and their clothes are becoming more popular than before. 10 pieces seems so little and I dont like having to set alarms for a hobby

 

@Twisty & @GreenTeaSlug

I whole hearted agree with every word you guys posted.

I won't even bother to look anymore. All it does is makes something that should be fun and nice be beyond frustrating.

 

But where's all this fan-based coming from? I'm assuming they are all bjd lovers and you would expect them to participate this forum or on instagram. But you dont hear from them. Luckily I'm not interested in that style and colour of the outfit otherwise I would be very sad too. I didnt like the brown colour and the inner clothes look too plain in white. The outfit I really regretted for not getting is Hyun's black solider outfit. Back then I just couldnt justify the price tag of over $400usd for that outfit but when I think about it I had spent over $300 for just a tiny Blythe doll outfit.

Anyway, if there's a future SOOM outfit that I like I will definitely make sure I contact SOOM early, hoping they could reserve one for me. Or why not we all write and complain to SOOM that they should try to extend the sale period for 1-2 days? I mean which company doesn't want to make more money? I would.

Speaking about setting alarm clock on to buy the outfit reminded me of how me and my friends lined outside in a shoes store at 5am trying to buy the latest addidas shoes. It was cold and funny to see others are doing the same. I prefer to be at home ordering something than waiting in a long queue.

 

@Tangmalangaloo I think what we see here in the discussion forum is not a good representative of the people who buy them. We are just here chatting with each other and supporting each other, some fans like to lurk to get information or look at pictures without the social aspect, its just their style and way of enjoying the hobby. When I first joined, I didnt want to post because my english was not presentable, I felt like I was annoying people with my spelling or structure so I was not confident in writing more than a few simple sentences.

Im also very sure that the majority of the fans are not all here, since DOA is only the western/english forum and there are a lot of fans in non english speaking countries like Soom's origin, Korea

The major problem (I think?) isnt with the ordering period, its the limited quantity they make their clothes at (almost all the Idealian clothes are limited to 10). Its understandable because its very detailed, but Im sure some will be okay with a higher price if it means there will be more quantity of it available?

Im not sure who the designer of that soldier outfit is, but there is a very talented Korean seamstress that does traditional clothes and is reallly really good at it! I think you will like her work, but its just as expensive as that set, some sets even higher. I actually think she did the Hyun set but im not sure. She does make clothes for the ID75 guys though!

https://www.silketcottenshop.com/showroom

Hyun was really handsome...I looooove Soom's bronze color, its the nicest tan skin, the good thing about that experience though, is that now you know that you like Hyun and maybe if there is an event, or a rerelease you know that you will be ordering him

How long ago was this queuing thing? I think these days its gotten really difficult and long with all the demand for reselling and people hiring others to stand in for them so I dont blame you, better pay a % higher than have to wrestle with others for your size/item or worse, your turn and then its sold out :/

 

@GreenTeaSlug She did make Hyun's outfit as well as the outfit for Hwa-in! I actually ordered clothes from her for my Ender as well.

 

Yes! I commissioned some clothes from Dokkebijudan a couple months ago, and it'll be shipping this week. She's a very talented seamstress for hanboks and other traditional Korean garb ❤. I loved one of ID's limited outfits she made (Hwa-In), so decided to get something similar! Sometimes that's just what you have to do, lol.

Pics: @smarci12 on Instagram: “My ID outfit from Dokkebijudan will ship soon . . . . #dokkebijudan #traditionalkoreanclothing #bjdclothing #bjds”

 

@marci12 Ooh, that's exciting. I'm supposed to receive my clothes soon, too!! I'm sure it will look wonderful.

 

Awesome, yay to you too!!!

 

I can see that when an outfit is made by an artisan like Dokkebijudan that the artist may only be willing to make a limited number of outfits. But I think Soom should offer another non-limited outfit.

 

Omg! Thanks for the recommendations. Looks like I might need to ask Dokkedijan to make an outfit for my doll soon. Ive fallen in love with ancient korean and chinese dramas and I love those ancient clothes. I need an outfit similar to the korean drama 'Empress Ki.' Just hoping she wont charge me too much though. By the way, that drama is really good - it's almost similar to Mulan story if anyone is interested in watching on youtube.

 

Oh, her work is amazing, but because of that, her prices reflect that (look at her showroom prices). At the moment, she only makes outfits listed in her showroom, though you can make some modifications. Last I spoke to her, she doesn't make completely new custom designs unless it's in collaboration with a doll even or company like SOOM. And I've heard of that drama, just haven't seen it yet (think that one had a long run of eps., right?)

 

Well I can confirm this! It's quite common that accessories like wigs and outfit sets made by famous Chinese artists are sold out within 1 second on Taobao. Yes, ONE SECOND. Even if the quantity is 50+. Same to faceup commission slots. You need not only to set an alarm but also a super high speed internet. It's way crazier than what happens on Soom's website here. If I remember correctly the Arabian Night set was sold out in more than 30 min. So for people who are already used to those frightening speed competitions, it's acceptable. I think doll companies, especially companies like Soom who releases new products on a regular base, are just doing their best to guarantee both quality and speed. They have to take control of the produce time and the uniqueness of their products.