Customization options and what to confirm
Public category pages do not establish a standardized USD charge or lead time per option. Obtain a written order-specific quote rather than copying another model’s surcharge.
| Option | Specification | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Head sculpt |
| Face shape is the main anime-style choice. Confirm head identifier and compatibility. |
| Body |
| Changing body size can change all other measurements and total weight. |
| Eye color |
| Request a preview of the exact iris size and finish. |
| Wig or implanted hair |
| Implanted fibers are less convenient to replace or restyle. |
| Makeup and fantasy ears |
| Clarify replacement and touch-up availability. |
| Standing feet and shoulder skeleton |
| Standing bolts do not promise unsupported stability. |
| Heating or electronics |
| Add complexity and exclusions to care and warranty. |
| Built-in or removable insert |
| Check if a choice changes the production structure or lead time. |
How a custom order works
Begin with the adult body and head identifiers. Configure material and skin tone, then select eyes, wig, makeup, optional skeleton and insert type. Ask the seller to produce a single written summary showing every paid and included feature. Confirm the quote currency, whether shipping is included and how taxes will be handled.
Only after the specification is agreed should payment be made under the store’s stated terms. Clarify when production starts, the cancellation cutoff and whether pre-shipment images will be provided. If images are offered, request unfiltered front and side views of the completed head and body combination. Confirm shipping origin and freight weight again when the completed unit is ready. Never assume an unlisted step is standard practice.
Mixing heads and bodies
Mixing can create a silicone-head/TPE-body hybrid or pair a new anime head with an existing body. Fit depends on mechanical connector, neck dimensions and balance. A nominally universal bolt is not enough if the adapter diameter, material finish or neck scale differs. TAYU publishes head circumferences and different head sizes for different bodies, showing why measurements are part of the decision.
Get written maker or retailer confirmation for the precise combination, including whether an adapter is supplied. Ask whether the head is supplied with eyes and wig and how skin tone is matched. If the seller cannot confirm the interface, do not treat the combination as compatible.
Custom vs in-stock decision tree
Choose an in-stock configuration if the current head, body and cosmetics already meet your requirements and dispatch timing is important. Choose a customized configuration if a particular adult anime face, finish or material mix cannot be purchased as stock and you accept the additional uncertainty. Ask which options make the unit made-to-order; changing a wig alone may not have the same return implications as commissioning a special body.
If your budget is fixed, rank specifications before accessories: adult proportions, head sculpt, head material, body weight, cleaning configuration, then decorative features. Set a maximum total including freight and taxes. Do not spend that budget on an electronic add-on before confirming ordinary maintenance and storage needs.
Return and cancellation risks
Custom production can make a return economically or legally different from returning stocked goods. TAYU’s published policy explains that small color variations, mold marks and hand-finished differences may not be considered faults. Such limitations should be read before approval. Also examine what happens if the chosen head or paint differs significantly from the order summary.
Keep copies of the option list, final price, seller identity, promised delivery region and any pre-shipment photographs. Verify whether the seller will repair, remake or refund an incorrect configuration, and whether you must pay freight for a return. These are seller-policy questions; no generalized promise can replace the actual terms.
Silicone options in custom orders
For character-specific face design, a silicone head can be worth prioritizing before paying for a silicone body. A hybrid may capture the strongest visual difference while keeping another material in the body. Full silicone can make sense if the surface finish throughout the figure is part of the requested design. Either way, require a quote for the exact completed unit, because a head premium can be offset by different skeleton, finish or freight costs.
Custom order checklist
Use this audit against the exact model and options at checkout. Keep photographs and written seller replies alongside the specification sheet; category descriptions can lag behind the configurable product.
- 01
Body identity
Copy the manufacturer body code, measurements and confirmed adult proportions into the order. Prevents a similar-looking substitute body from being shipped.
- 02
Head identity
Include the exact sculpt ID, size, selected makeup and eye colors. Removes ambiguity between gallery names and physical head molds.
- 03
Materials
State head and body materials as separate lines and name any coatings the seller confirms. Avoids discovering a hybrid where full silicone was expected.
- 04
Fit confirmation
Require written verification of connector, color match and body scale. Part compatibility should be established before manufacture, not upon delivery.
- 05
Options included
Mark wig, insert, skeleton, standing hardware and electronics individually. Default and paid features are often mixed in marketing photography.
- 06
Lead time
Request a current production estimate and note what event starts the clock. An estimated manufacturing period is not the same as a guaranteed arrival date.
- 07
Approval photographs
Confirm whether photos are offered and how a correction request will be handled. A meaningful approval step needs clear acceptance or revision criteria.
- 08
Final charges
Request one total covering item, customization, shipping and stated tax handling. A nominally lower base price can hide a much higher landed cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much extra does a custom doll cost?
There is no published standard markup across brands. A TAYU Chiori 153 cm listing is $3,500, while a different 160 cm configuration appears at $3,850; body differences prevent treating the gap as a pure customization fee. Obtain separate line items for head, makeup, skeleton and shipping.
How long does a custom order take?
Lead times change with body mold, paint, current factory queue and destination warehouse. No universal October 2026 production time was established from the sources reviewed. Request the maker’s current estimate, the dispatch trigger and whether the timeframe includes international transit and customs. Get those conditions in writing.
Can I mix a silicone head and a TPE body?
Often yes when the manufacturer specifically offers that hybrid combination. Do not assume any two products from different lines will fit. Verify connector diameter, neck support, head circumference, color match and the seller’s warranty position on mixed components before paying.
What happens if the face looks different?
Review the agreed head and makeup identifiers against the store’s policy. Hand-applied makeup and monitor color can create minor variation, but a genuinely incorrect sculpt or omitted paid option is a different issue. Preserve the order summary, written messages and any approved photographs to support a documented claim.
Can I return a customized doll?
Return eligibility depends on seller terms, local consumer law, hygiene considerations and whether the product was made to order. The site cannot promise a refund. Read exclusions before payment, ask who covers return shipping and confirm the process for a manufacturing defect versus a changed preference.
References: tayu-doll.com, sedoll.com, fanreal.com and sexdollpartner.com.