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The RealDolls are designed to recreate the appearance, texture, and weight of the human female and male form. Their primary function is to serve as [[sex partner]]s. This activity can be accompanied by certain preparations such as dressing them up in different types of clothing, changing wigs or makeup, and even adjusting body temperature by use of electric blankets or baths.
The RealDolls are designed to recreate the appearance, texture, and weight of the human female and male form. Their primary function is to serve as [[sex partner]]s. This activity can be accompanied by certain preparations such as dressing them up in different types of clothing, changing wigs or makeup, and even adjusting body temperature by use of electric blankets or baths.


Early prototypes were made from solid [[latex]] with an [[Endoskeleton|interior]] [[Human skeleton|skeleton]], but construction of the outer material was later switched to [[silicone]]. In June 2009, Abyss Creations switched from tin cure silicone to platinum silicone, which resulted in dolls that are less prone to tears and compression marks than older RealDolls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doll Street Journal|url=http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewnewsletter&volume=200907|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804200602/http://www.realdoll.com:80/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewnewsletter&volume=200907|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2009-08-04}} </ref>
Early prototypes were made from solid [[latex]] with an [[Endoskeleton|interior]] [[Human skeleton|skeleton]], but construction of the outer material was later switched to [[silicone]]. In June 2009, Abyss Creations switched from tin cure silicone to platinum silicone, which resulted in dolls that are less prone to tears and compression marks than older RealDolls.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doll Street Journal |url=http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewnewsletter&volume=200907 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804200602/http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewnewsletter&volume=200907 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2009-08-04 |df= }} </ref>


The current incarnation of the female RealDoll product was introduced in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official RealDoll website|url=http://www.realdoll.com}}</ref> In 2003, Abyss introduced the "Face-X" system, allowing any face to be interchangeable with any body. Multiple faces can then be attached one at a time to a single doll by the owner. As of 2011, there are nine female bodies and 16 female faces in the first product line. In 2009 the RealDoll&nbsp;2 was introduced, which feature removable inserts for the [[Mouth#In humans|mouth]] and [[vagina]] and faces that attach by magnets instead of Velcro. The line started with two female bodies and three female faces and as of 2013 offers ten faces and three bodies. Another female body is in development.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doll Forum Announcement|url=http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=37588}}</ref>
The current incarnation of the female RealDoll product was introduced in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official RealDoll website|url=http://www.realdoll.com}}</ref> In 2003, Abyss introduced the "Face-X" system, allowing any face to be interchangeable with any body. Multiple faces can then be attached one at a time to a single doll by the owner. As of 2011, there are nine female bodies and 16 female faces in the first product line. In 2009 the RealDoll&nbsp;2 was introduced, which feature removable inserts for the [[Mouth#In humans|mouth]] and [[vagina]] and faces that attach by magnets instead of Velcro. The line started with two female bodies and three female faces and as of 2013 offers ten faces and three bodies. Another female body is in development.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doll Forum Announcement|url=http://dollforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=37588}}</ref>


"Charlie", the first male RealDoll, was retired in 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=Abyss News Page|url=http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewpage&section=viewnewsarticle&newsnumberentry=2008051602}}</ref> and replaced with two body types and three head types. "[[Transgender]]" dolls may also be purchased from the company, although these must be custom ordered. Abyss also sells silicone toys such as female torso products and dildos among other offerings.
"Charlie", the first male RealDoll, was retired in 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=Abyss News Page |url=http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewpage&section=viewnewsarticle&newsnumberentry=2008051602 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331041052/http://www.realdoll.com/cgi-bin/snav.rd?action=viewpage&section=viewnewsarticle&newsnumberentry=2008051602 |archivedate=2012-03-31 |df= }}</ref> and replaced with two body types and three head types. "[[Transgender]]" dolls may also be purchased from the company, although these must be custom ordered. Abyss also sells silicone toys such as female torso products and dildos among other offerings.


For a time, the company also offered customizations such as robotic hip actuators, finger skeletons (instead of the usual finger wires) and computer-controlled speech feedback, but these expensive options are no longer available.
For a time, the company also offered customizations such as robotic hip actuators, finger skeletons (instead of the usual finger wires) and computer-controlled speech feedback, but these expensive options are no longer available.
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* Glamour and high fashion photographer [[Helmut Newton]] photographed RealDolls. A sample can be found in his autobiography. ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine reportedly refused to publish Newton's RealDoll photo shoot, considering it too weird, according to his account.<ref>''Persephone Magazine'', 2011-08-25, [http://persephonemagazine.com/2011/08/real-dolls-guys-and-dolls-and-me/ Real Dolls, “Guys and Dolls,” and Me]</ref>
* Glamour and high fashion photographer [[Helmut Newton]] photographed RealDolls. A sample can be found in his autobiography. ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine reportedly refused to publish Newton's RealDoll photo shoot, considering it too weird, according to his account.<ref>''Persephone Magazine'', 2011-08-25, [http://persephonemagazine.com/2011/08/real-dolls-guys-and-dolls-and-me/ Real Dolls, “Guys and Dolls,” and Me]</ref>
* A film entitled ''[[Love Object]]'' starring [[Desmond Harrington]] was released in 2003 that deals with a lonely man's purchase of a RealDoll that may be more real than he thinks.
* A film entitled ''[[Love Object]]'' starring [[Desmond Harrington]] was released in 2003 that deals with a lonely man's purchase of a RealDoll that may be more real than he thinks.
* Nick Holt's ''Guys and Dolls'' television documentary<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070514080654/http://www.bluepp.co.uk:80/portfolio/gh/guys-dolls/index.html Guys and Dolls] </ref> for [[North One Television]] (renamed "Love Me, Love My Doll"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070622210949/http://www.bbcamerica.com:80/content/245/index.jsp "Love Me, Love My Doll"] </ref> for broadcast on [[BBC America]]) follows the lives of four men who live with RealDolls.
* Nick Holt's ''Guys and Dolls'' television documentary<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070514080654/http://www.bluepp.co.uk/portfolio/gh/guys-dolls/index.html Guys and Dolls] </ref> for [[North One Television]] (renamed "Love Me, Love My Doll"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070622210949/http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/245/index.jsp "Love Me, Love My Doll"] </ref> for broadcast on [[BBC America]]) follows the lives of four men who live with RealDolls.
* Several lifestyle magazines featured reports focusing on people who own RealDolls.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Laslocky|first=Meghan|date=17 December 2005|title=Just Like a Woman|journal=salt|url=http://www.saltmag.net/display.php?article_id=240&author_id=94|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927082018/http://www.saltmag.net/display.php?article_id=240&author_id=94|archivedate=27 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Scott|first=Lisa|date=22 February 2006|title=Flexible friendship|journal=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/10322-flexible-friendship}}</ref>
* Several lifestyle magazines featured reports focusing on people who own RealDolls.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Laslocky|first=Meghan|date=17 December 2005|title=Just Like a Woman|journal=salt|url=http://www.saltmag.net/display.php?article_id=240&author_id=94|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927082018/http://www.saltmag.net/display.php?article_id=240&author_id=94|archivedate=27 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Scott|first=Lisa|date=22 February 2006|title=Flexible friendship|journal=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/10322-flexible-friendship}}</ref>
* Dave Hockey's ''[[All Dolled Up]]'' documentary
* Dave Hockey's ''[[All Dolled Up]]'' documentary

Revision as of 03:35, 20 May 2017

RealDoll
Company typePrivate
IndustrySex dolls
Headquarters
San Marcos, California, United States
Area served
United States and Canada
ParentAbyss Creations, LLC
Websitewww.realdoll.com

The RealDoll is a life-size sex doll (also considered a mannequin) manufactured by Abyss Creations, LLC in San Marcos, California, and sold worldwide. It has a poseable PVC skeleton with steel joints and silicone flesh.

Details and history

The RealDolls are designed to recreate the appearance, texture, and weight of the human female and male form. Their primary function is to serve as sex partners. This activity can be accompanied by certain preparations such as dressing them up in different types of clothing, changing wigs or makeup, and even adjusting body temperature by use of electric blankets or baths.

Early prototypes were made from solid latex with an interior skeleton, but construction of the outer material was later switched to silicone. In June 2009, Abyss Creations switched from tin cure silicone to platinum silicone, which resulted in dolls that are less prone to tears and compression marks than older RealDolls.[1]

The current incarnation of the female RealDoll product was introduced in 1996.[2] In 2003, Abyss introduced the "Face-X" system, allowing any face to be interchangeable with any body. Multiple faces can then be attached one at a time to a single doll by the owner. As of 2011, there are nine female bodies and 16 female faces in the first product line. In 2009 the RealDoll 2 was introduced, which feature removable inserts for the mouth and vagina and faces that attach by magnets instead of Velcro. The line started with two female bodies and three female faces and as of 2013 offers ten faces and three bodies. Another female body is in development.[3]

"Charlie", the first male RealDoll, was retired in 2008[4] and replaced with two body types and three head types. "Transgender" dolls may also be purchased from the company, although these must be custom ordered. Abyss also sells silicone toys such as female torso products and dildos among other offerings.

For a time, the company also offered customizations such as robotic hip actuators, finger skeletons (instead of the usual finger wires) and computer-controlled speech feedback, but these expensive options are no longer available.

  • On the Family Guy episode "Boopa-dee Bappa-dee" the Griffins pose as RealDolls in order to re-enter the United States.[citation needed]
  • The mainstream film Lars and the Real Girl features a RealDoll as second main character. [5]
  • Glamour and high fashion photographer Helmut Newton photographed RealDolls. A sample can be found in his autobiography. Playboy magazine reportedly refused to publish Newton's RealDoll photo shoot, considering it too weird, according to his account.[6]
  • A film entitled Love Object starring Desmond Harrington was released in 2003 that deals with a lonely man's purchase of a RealDoll that may be more real than he thinks.
  • Nick Holt's Guys and Dolls television documentary[7] for North One Television (renamed "Love Me, Love My Doll"[8] for broadcast on BBC America) follows the lives of four men who live with RealDolls.
  • Several lifestyle magazines featured reports focusing on people who own RealDolls.[9][10]
  • Dave Hockey's All Dolled Up documentary

See also

References

  1. ^ "Doll Street Journal". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Official RealDoll website".
  3. ^ "Doll Forum Announcement".
  4. ^ "Abyss News Page". Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Wloszczyna, Susan (October 8, 2007). "'Lars' star Bianca isn't just your average movie actress". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  6. ^ Persephone Magazine, 2011-08-25, Real Dolls, “Guys and Dolls,” and Me
  7. ^ Guys and Dolls
  8. ^ "Love Me, Love My Doll"
  9. ^ Laslocky, Meghan (17 December 2005). "Just Like a Woman". salt. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
  10. ^ Scott, Lisa (22 February 2006). "Flexible friendship". Metro.
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