NEW PRODUCT: TBLeague: 1/6 scale "Chubby" Female Body (2 styles, with or without a head sculpt)

Thanks for the update, goobo. So the sought-after Kier/etc body is a removable-footed version of the S42/43 bodies. Why TBLeague hasn't released that as a loose body is beyond me. Apart from S38/39, I haven't seen them release anything worth collecting to me in a long time, but I realize other collectors' mileage may vary. But I would have picked up a removable-footed S42/43. I suppose parted-out pieces is the only way at present.

I think I heard from someone who's a distributor or reseller said they do plan on doing a general release of the Viking Woman body eventually. I'm guessing it will be in 2021 since the s42/s43 is scheduled to come out in the next month or so.

Maybe they think they'll get more sales out of Viking Woman if people think it's the only way they'll get that version of that body, and that's why they're hanging fire on releasing it as a base model.

Also they seem really determined to push the seamless-footed models for some reason, despite not bothering to improve the design.

GeeWillikers wrote:Maybe they think they'll get more sales out of Viking Woman if people think it's the only way they'll get that version of that body, and that's why they're hanging fire on releasing it as a base model.

At first, I presumed they were not releasing these bodies separately because they were being used for the Sideshow figures, and I thought perhaps they had an agreement with Sideshow to keep that model exclusive to them. But then they used it for a couple other figures since (the Suzi and the Viking), so perhaps they are indeed just trying to get those boxed figures sold before releasing that model on its own.

GeeWillikers wrote:Also they seem really determined to push the seamless-footed models for some reason, despite not bothering to improve the design.

Yeah, I remain completely baffled by that myself...

GeeWillikers wrote:Also they seem really determined to push the seamless-footed models for some reason, despite not bothering to improve the design.

I would personally love it if they just re-released the s07/09 with the removable feet. Don’t get me wrong, those are my two favorite bodies overall, and I have had great success in using hollow boots of varying types to get them to stand on their own. It would just open the door for other things. That seems more likely than improving their seamless design.

Speaking of feet, anyone have recommendations for foot ware for the 38/39? I’m assuming that something which works with the leg peg connector is the way to go, but they seem to vary widely. Hollow ain’t happening I know that. Waaaay to big.

MeMyself&I wrote:I would personally love it if they just re-released the s07/09 with the removable feet.

I'm with you there - in fact they should just re-release all those older bodies from S04 to S09 with detachable feet - it isn't as if no-one would buy them.

MeMyself&I wrote:Speaking of feet, anyone have recommendations for foot ware for the 38/39? I’m assuming that something which works with the leg peg connector is the way to go, but they seem to vary widely. Hollow ain’t happening I know that. Waaaay to big.

Depending on what you're after, there's a guy on eBay selling high heels that are allegedly specially-made for those larger feet, but he doesn't seem to do any other styles or colours.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Big-Shoes-for-1-6-Custom-Auction-figure-Tbleague-Phicen-Big-feet-body-S38A-39A/293703488852?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I can't speak for how good they are as I haven't bought any - but the seller is reliable enough (I've bought 'normal' sized shoes from them previously and they were fine). First thing I do when I get 28/9s and 38/9s is swap those big feet out for smaller ones, it's just easier all round.

skywalkersaga wrote:

GeeWillikers wrote:Also they seem really determined to push the seamless-footed models for some reason, despite not bothering to improve the design.

Yeah, I remain completely baffled by that myself...

Despite myself and even though it seems like it's merely the seamless-foot version of our new favourite body,  I've got an S42 on order purely because I like the sculpt.

It won't stop me getting another of the detachable ones when they eventually release it though (unless ******* Brexit throws a spanner in the works ). I'll be surprised if it doesn't turn out to be the missing S40/41 model, and if it is I guess that'll probably prove the theory it was held back to get extra sales on those sets...

Thanks for the review, I like this body type very much. As I see, it has larger feet. Does anyone have any idea, which shoes (especially heels) would fit for them? Thank you in advance.

Saturn wrote:Thanks for the review, I like this body type very much. As I see, it has larger feet. Does anyone have any idea, which shoes (especially heels) would fit for them? Thank you in advance.

Welcome!

You are better off finding boots/shoes that are peg type (just replaces the foot all together) instead of ones that are foot type (where the whole foot goes in). The feet this comes with, both flat and for heeled footwear are huge. You can also replace the feet with the normal feet from other TBL bodies, but they don’t always fit the various footwear available.

Is the ankle peg the same as the other 'regular' size tbleague bodies? If so, I would suggest swapping the feet with a tbleague body that has smaller feet.

skywalkersaga wrote:Is the ankle peg the same as the other 'regular' size tbleague bodies? If so, I would suggest swapping the feet with a tbleague body that has smaller feet.

It is, and I did so on mine. Looks so much better!

Thank you very much! I think, I'll buy smaller feet too.

Saturn, provided you don't use the smaller feet that came with the petite figures (S24-27) and had smaller ankle pegs or the larger feet that came with the two curvier bodies (S28-29 and 38-39), you should have no trouble finding feet to fit. Make sure the alternate feet you get match the pale or suntan skin tone of your body. You can also check out the TBLeague catalog thread,
https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t3013-tbleague-phicen-seamless-bodies-with-steel-skeleton-catalog-updated-continually

GubernatorFan wrote:Saturn, provided you don't use the smaller feet that came with the petite figures (S24-27) and had smaller ankle pegs or the larger feet that came with the two curvier bodies (S28-29 and 38-39), you should have no trouble finding feet to fit. Make sure the alternate feet you get match the pale or suntan skin tone of your body. You can also check out the TBLeague catalog thread,
https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t3013-tbleague-phicen-seamless-bodies-with-steel-skeleton-catalog-updated-continually

Thank you too, that's very useful info. All I have to do now is search for the proper legs. As I see it’s not that easy to find any for sale...

Yesterday I reworked the head on the body to a customer's wishes and came here now to see the difference.   (was sent to me without hair already.)

Wow that is indeed a striking difference. Very interesting look, Ovy, and beautifully executed.

Definitely wouldn't have recognised it as the same head had you not included the original!

I'm planning on buying this one, but I'm not sure if I'd get one with a headsculpt. May I request for close up pictures of the s38 head in natural lighting?

baycon wrote:I'm planning on buying this one, but I'm not sure if I'd get one with a headsculpt. May I request for close up pictures of the s38 head in natural lighting?

Here ya go! S38 head in natural window light. Window faces the west, and it was roughly 4pm, so its fairly indirect but as natural as I can get it at the moment.

Thanks a lot!

I was hesitant to get the one with a head, because it didn't look that good to me from afar. But it's actually beautiful up close

baycon wrote:Thanks a lot!

I was hesitant to get the one with a head, because it didn't look that good to me from afar. But it's actually beautiful up close

You’re welcome! I bought mine with a head sculpt because I wanted to have an extra head around, but I do agree, it turned out really well! The hair is a royal nightmare, and all over the place, but that’s fixable. I’m just lazy