A gorgeous, fragile doll
On looks alone, this doll is in a class of its own. Styled with the aesthetic of a game character, Rhea pushes the adorable yet sexy vibe to new levels.
Sculpt and Build:
The first thing you'll notice is the doll's waist-to-hip ratio: seductive and wonderfully absurd. The waist can be easily encircled by two hands, while the hips flare out dramatically, creating an impressive hourglass figure.
The breasts are modest but still look large relative to the small torso. The gel breast option feels somewhat underfilled and folds oddly at the upper cleavage when lifted or pushed upward.
The legs are long and beautifully sculpted. The gel butt jiggles realistically, although the transition between the gel and surrounding material can create a visible shadow in certain lighting and occasionally causes unusual skin folding when posing the legs.
The sculpting of the intimate areas is excellent. The front opening's LHP feels slightly too far forward, while the rear opening is positioned very well.
The feet are tiny and cute, although one foot bolt worked itself loose and the non-scratching bolt caps I ordered never arrived. (Following up with MRD.)
The arms are elegant and slender, with some unrealistic flesh bulging at the elbows when bent, though it is not noticeable when straightened.
The face is outstanding: half-lidded eyes, a cute button nose, pouty lips, and rounded cheeks combine to create an exceptionally attractive sculpt.
Skeleton:
The skeleton is extremely tight.
One shrugging shoulder frequently seizes and requires significant force to free. I suspect I may have simply received an unlucky unit.
Unfortunately, the skeleton's tightness appears to contribute to durability problems. On the third use, about 30-45 minutes of raised legs above the waist (knees to chest) caused separation the internal weight-reduction foam in both the back and upper glute area.
On the fourth use in similar pose but for less time, the metal spine joint punctured through the now-compromised back, tearing a small hole in the silicone.
Aside from that major issue, many joints require enough force that permanent skin indentations can occur during posing.
The fingers are stiff but fine.
The ROS jaw is expressive and works well.
Skin:
The skin is incredibly soft. Silky, pillowy, and almost plush-toy soft.
Simply gliding a hand across the surface feels remarkably realistic. If silicone were not naturally cool to the touch, some areas could easily be mistaken for real skin.
Usage and Sturdiness:
The rear opening performs very well in both placement and feel.
The main opening is less successful. The placement is somewhat forward, and the surrounding silicone feels thin enough that contact with the underlying hip structure can occur during use. The angle also requires a slightly unusual positioning.
I selected the removable insert option but found the inserts awkward and unpleasant to use.
The overall skin thickness appears thin. Micro-tears developed at all three openings within the first four uses.
For comparison, my 70cm Zarga has much thicker and more resilient material, though it only has one opening, and is solid silicone.
Although marketed as an ROS head, the mouth opening itself is narrow and tore easily. The internal tunnel is impressively long, but the lack of an air channel creates pressure buildup that limits depth and can cause the eyes to bulge and shift position.
Body Paint and Makeup:
The paintwork is beautiful, but not durable.
Most of the skin detailing faded within a few days of typical bed sheet contact, one shower, then dusting and handling. The nipple paint was already showing wear when the doll arrived. The lip paint also began wearing away almost immediately when attempting to use the ROS feature.
Overall:
Most of the issues described above developed within the first few days and first four uses.
Overall, I like the doll, but it feels extremely delicate.
I would recommend it conditionally depending on your intended use.
Rhea is a spectacular and beautiful doll. For photography, display, gentle posing, and cuddling, she is an incredible choice.
For the level of physical activity most buyers would reasonably expect from a companion doll, the ULW internals, orifices, and paint did not prove sufficiently durable, showing wear and damage much faster than expected.
I admire CLM as an industry leader in unusual and niche dolls such as their goblins and creatures, and it's great to see them tackle the challenging innovations involved in ULW manufacturing with their newest series of dolls. I look forward to seeing CLM continue refining their ULW concept while improving durability and long-term usability.