Guides & background

Research-based editorial: what TPE and silicone actually are, how to read spec sheets, what a first doll costs beyond the price tag, and how not to get scammed.

• news · 2026-09-26

  News: Quest 4 Rumors and What They Would Mean for MR Doll Setups

  Leaked Quest 4 specs point at sharper passthrough — the one metric that matters for doll-overlay setups. What we know vs. rumor.

• news · 2026-09-24

  News: MR Overlay Kits Go Mainstream in Doll Reseller Catalogs

  September 2026: authorized resellers begin bundling tracker+strap MR kits with doll orders — the first factory-adjacent recognition of the overlay scene.

• tech · 2026-09-20

  VR and sex dolls: what actually works today

  Mixed-reality passthrough overlays, tracker-on-doll setups and what the current hardware can and cannot do.

• news · 2026-09-20

  News: CREEPER-Style Legislation Reintroduced in US Congress

  September 2026: the amended CREEPER Act (childlike dolls/robots) is back in committee — what it covers, and what it deliberately does not.

• news · 2026-09-18

  News: Funscript Generators Reach Near-Parity With Manual Scripts

  AI-generated funscripts now pass community blind tests for standard scenes; complex multi-actor scenes still need human editors.

• tech · 2026-09-15

  State of Sex-Tech 2026: Dolls, VR, Robotics and AI

  Where the industry stands in 2026: what you can buy today, what is still prototype, and which breakthroughs are marketing. Sourced, dated, no hype.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Zelex: The Hybrid Realism Riser — Brand Profile

  Zelex brand profile: gel-filled breasts, silicone heads on TPE bodies and the GE line that redefined realism-per-dollar since 2022.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  WM Doll: The TPE Volume Leader — Brand Profile

  WM Doll brand profile: the factory behind the affordable realistic doll, its EVO skeleton, head library and the counterfeit problem.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Starpery: Sculpt-Driven Mid-Range — Brand Profile

  Starpery brand profile: detailed sculpts, frequent new releases and the tall-body niche it dominates.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Sino Doll: Premium Silicone Specialist — Brand Profile

  Sino brand profile: high-end platinum silicone, gel implants and the softness ceiling of the Chinese premium tier.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  SE Doll: Interactive Features and Soft Silicone — Brand Profile

  SE Doll brand profile: S&R interactive options, soft silicone line and its position between mid-range and premium.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  RealDoll / Realbotix: The US Premium Brand Profile

  History, line-up, strengths and weaknesses of RealDoll and Realbotix — the brand that defined the category and still leads the AI-head race.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Piper Doll: Seamless Necks and Anime Sculpts — Brand Profile

  Piper brand profile: the distinctive seamless neck joint and the best adult anime/fantasy sculpt library in the market.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Orient Industry: The Japanese Original — Brand Profile

  Orient Industry brand profile: handmade Japanese love dolls since 1977, the term love doll and the top of the price range.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Jiusheng Doll: Affordable Silicone and Expressive Heads — Brand Profile

  Jiusheng brand profile: some of the cheapest full-silicone bodies, expressive sculpts, strictly adult catalogue.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Irontech Doll: Silicone Heads Over TPE Bodies — Brand Profile

  Irontech brand profile: EVO skeletons, hybrid configurations and where the mid-range workhorse sits in 2026.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  Climax Doll: Curvy Sculpts and M-Cup Lines — Brand Profile

  Climax brand profile: mature body sculpts, larger bust options and its mid-range positioning.

• brands · 2026-09-14

  6YE Doll: The Budget Entry Point — Brand Profile

  6YE brand profile: affordable full-size TPE, wide catalog and who it actually makes sense for.

• tech · 2026-09-12

  VR Setup Guide: Enthusiast MR (Quest 3 + Trackers + OSR)

  The full stack: Quest 3 passthrough with tracker-on-doll overlay, PCVR Virt-A-Mate, multi-axis OSR motion. Parts list, wiring, tuning.

• reviews · 2026-09-12

  RealDoll X / Realbotix Review: The AI Head, Honestly Assessed

  Research-based editorial review of Realbotix robotic heads: what the AI actually does, what it costs, and who should (and should not) buy it.

• tech · 2026-09-10

  VR Setup Guide: Beginner (Under $700 Excluding Doll)

  The starter stack: Quest 3S, funscript sync with The Handy, free software only. What to buy, in which order, and what to skip.

• news · 2026-09-08

  News: Local-LLM Companion Apps Mature

  Companion apps running small LLMs fully on-device remove the cloud-privacy concern from AI doll setups — what works and what still needs the cloud.

• tech · 2026-09-06

  Privacy & Security for Connected Dolls and Toys

  Smart toys, AI companions and cloud apps: what data leaves your home, the attack surface, and a checklist for private ownership.

• tech · 2026-09-05

  Quest 3 Mixed-Reality Doll Overlay: A Practical Setup Guide

  How to overlay VR content on a real doll with Meta Quest 3 passthrough: hardware list, tracking setup, app options and realistic expectations.

• news · 2026-09-02

  News: Silicone Prices Soften as Chinese Capacity Expands

  Street prices for full-silicone dolls from major Chinese factories drifted down 8–12% since spring 2026 — what it means for the hybrid-vs-silicone decision.

• reviews · 2026-09-01

  Zelex 165cm GE Review: The Realism-Per-Dollar Benchmark

  Research-based editorial review of the Zelex GE 165: gel breasts, silicone head, hybrid body — strengths, weaknesses and who should buy it.

• reviews · 2026-08-30

  Irontech 163cm Full Silicone Review: The Low-Maintenance Pick

  Research-based editorial review of the Irontech 163 full silicone: build quality, skeleton, who pays the premium.

• tech · 2026-08-30

  Tracker-on-Doll: Feeding a Real Doll Into VR Tracking

  Vive Ultimate Tracker vs SlimeVR vs mocopi for tracking a sex doll in VR — mounts, calibration, software bridges (VMC, SteamVR) and the current state of the art.

• reviews · 2026-08-28

  Sino Doll 165cm Premium Silicone Review: The Softness Ceiling

  Research-based editorial review of the Sino 165 full silicone: gel implants, paint work and whether premium silicone justifies its premium.

• tech · 2026-08-28

  AI Companions and Robotic Dolls in 2026: What Is Real

  Realbotix, Harmony, LLM-powered companions and app-controlled robotics: separating shipping products from prototypes and marketing, with sources.

• reviews · 2026-08-25

  Starpery 172cm TPE Review: The Tall Option, Weighed

  Research-based editorial review of the Starpery 172: proportions and sculpts vs. the reality of 44kg handling and storage.

• tech · 2026-08-25

  Funscript Sync 101: The Handy, Keon, OSR2 and the Free Software Stack

  How video-to-motion sync actually works in 2026: funscripts, MultiFunPlayer, Intiface Central, device support and a build-from-zero shopping list.

• reviews · 2026-08-22

  WM Doll 160cm TPE Review: The Default First Doll, Examined

  Research-based editorial review of the WM Doll 160cm with EVO skeleton: why it remains the entry benchmark, and when to pay more.

• guides · 2026-08-20

  TPE vs Silicone vs Hybrid: The Material Deep-Dive

  Porosity, softness, durability, heat tolerance, cost and care: everything that actually differs between the three doll skin materials, and which one fits your life.

• reviews · 2026-08-20

  Piper 140cm Anime Line Review: Light, Fantasy, Different

  Research-based editorial review of the Piper 140 anime-class doll: who the seamless neck and fantasy sculpts are actually for.

• tech · 2026-08-18

  Teledildonics 101: The Term, the Patent, and the Industry It Shaped

  From Ted Nelson's 1975 coinage to the 2018 patent expiry that unlocked the current sync-toy boom — a short history of networked sex tech.

• tech · 2026-08-15

  Virt-A-Mate and VR Adult Apps: The Software Landscape 2026

  VAM, VRChat-class worlds, video players and MR overlay apps: what each platform does, costs, and which fits a doll setup.

• law · 2026-08-12

  Sex Doll Laws: US, UK, EU and Beyond

  Where sex dolls are legal, restricted or banned in 2026 — the adult-vs-childlike distinction, import rules and what changed recently.

• guides · 2026-08-05

  Buying Your First Doll Without Getting Scammed

  Authorized resellers vs fake shops, custom options, shipping, customs and realistic total cost: the complete pre-purchase checklist for first-time buyers.

• guides · 2026-07-30

  Doll Storage Solutions: From Under-Bed Boxes to Hanging Closets

  Every storage approach compared — cost, space, skin safety — plus the travel case question and roommate-proofing.

• guides · 2026-07-28

  Doll Care & Maintenance: The Complete Routine

  Washing, drying, powdering, storing, stain removal and tear repair for TPE and silicone dolls — the routine that keeps a doll good for years.

• guides · 2026-07-26

  Custom-Order Dolls: Body Builder Options Explained

  Factory customizers (WM, Zelex, Irontech): every option from areola size to skeleton type, realistic costs and lead times.

• guides · 2026-07-22

  Handling the Weight: Moving, Posing and Storing a 40kg Doll

  The most underrated part of doll ownership: physics. Techniques to move, pose and store a full-size doll without wrecking your back or her skin.

• history · 2026-07-15

  A Short History of the Sex Doll: From Rubber Women to Robotic Heads

  The real history of sex dolls, 1855 to today — including the myths (dame de voyage, Borghild) that recent scholarship has debunked.

• guides · 2026-07-10

  Fake Shops and Counterfeit Dolls: How to Spot Them

  The doll market is full of counterfeit factories and outright scam shops. Here are the tells, from price signals to stolen factory photos.