This was my very first doll, and choosing one was not easy. I wanted to make the best possible choice and avoid any regrets. And now that I have owned this FANREAL 170G - Maria for almost four months, I can say that I do not regret my decision at all. Therefore, I really got to thank Maria and David from BetterLoveDoll. Their communication was outstanding from start to finish. They patiently answered countless questions and helped me find the doll that suited me best!
What impressed me the most:
• The FANREAL 170G body is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful doll bodies available. The proportions look incredibly balanced, feminine, and realistic. And the feeling of touching the skin and soft body parts is beyond words.
• Real Skin Texture was absolutely worth it. I cannot compare it to dolls without this option, but the appearance and feel are extremely realistic, especially after powdering. I cannot imagine ever buying a doll without real skin texture.
• The Maria and Della heads exceeded my expectations so much even tho I have seen countless photos and videos of them before. But the facial details, makeup, and implanted human hair look even better in person than in photos. They are truly works of art and masterpiece. I was really speechless when I unpacked them.
• The gel breast option is a must-have in my opinion. The softness and overall feel are incredible and even tho I saw many positive reviews and videos from other owners regarding FANREAL's gel breasts, the feeling is much better than I could've ever imagined. The bounciness also reminds me of what you see from Anime, which is amazing.
• The hands feel and look incredibly realistic - absolutely stunning.
There are many more positive things I could say about my this FANREAL 170G but these were by far the biggest highlights to me!
Of course, there were also a few things on the con side, which didn't diminish my whole positive experience but I'd like to mention them as well:
• The ultra gel butt option was not as soft as I thought it would be. I wish they would be more bouncier and realistic like a real human butt or the gel breasts. BUT it was explained to me that they are not made as soft as the breasts, so that they could withstand longer periods of sitting/lying without the risk of deformation which is a reasonable explanation. This is not a negative point but one that others should be aware when buying FANREAL (butt is not as soft as the breasts).
• Unfortunately, the Hard Feet with articulated toes upgrade had issues from the beginning. One foot was extremely stiff while the other became too loose after only a few poses and would no longer hold an arch properly. This was extremely frustrating cause it was important to me to have my doll with maximum flexibility for posing (included the feet). David was so kind to refund the upgrade, as this defect was caused during factory period, which I really appreciated. However I really hope that FANREAL continues improving the durability and quality control of these joints, so that one day I can buy a FANREAL that doesn't arrive at my home with defective feet joints.
• The areola texture and paint began peeling after only a few days, which was honestly very frustrating. Especially as someone who invested a lot of money into their first doll and naturally tends to be very careful with everything. Never handled the nipples harshly or sucked on them (as I'm not into that) - only cleaned the skin with a damp cloth and water, and maybe even treated her far more gently than other doll owners, who told me about their cleaning methods without having this problem. My only guess is that I've used too much baby powder when trying to dry off the oily skin as gently as I could. But other than that, I still don't have a clear explanation, which is the most frustrating part (not knowing exactly what I did wrong and how to prevent it in the future).
These two issues are also the main reason why I have mostly displayed the doll rather than used her as originally intended. The experience made me somewhat hesitant which in my opinion should not be something owners of a premium doll should have to worry about only a few days after receiving it. Maybe for the future, I would love to see improvements in the durability of the areola texture and paint, as well as clearer guidance on what can realistically damage it and what cannot, if possible.
That said, of course these problems have not ruined my overall experience. I still admire the doll every day and she has brought me a surprising amount of enjoyment and emotional value. Maria and David have consistently provided excellent customer service, and I would absolutely buy another FANREAL doll from BetterLoveDoll in the future.
Since it's not possible to rate 4.5/5 or 9/10 stars, I'm still happy to give this purchase 5/5 stars because of the excellent customer support and of course the overall beauty of the FANREAL 170G body and sili...
