While the head and hands will be vinyl - you have a choice of two different types of body - one is referred to as Cortex and the other as Vinyl. Both body types are pre-built.XDD Bust - From Hiring Test to Release
Soon to be released - the “XDD” bust - a large-size bust with headlights at an upward angle - almost as if they were shining into the sky… calling Batman.
Even though this mold was produced a few years ago, it never went into production. We only decided to release the XDD bust after moving many of our molds back to HQ (they now hang from the ceiling in the store). When we came across this one, it felt like the right time to release this relic.
Some folks have asked why we even make molds for large busts if we don’t plan to sell them.
One reason is that we need to confirm how a design actually fits with the rest of our system. Even if something looks correct in 3D, it doesn’t always translate perfectly in production, so we make molds to verify the final result.
Another reason is that large, stylised forms like this are surprisingly difficult to model - especially with an exaggerated anime aesthetic. Because of this, we use them as part of our 3D modeler evaluation process for organic forms.
We understand this may raise eyebrows, but for us it’s about the challenge. If a modeler can handle forms like this, it usually means they can handle head sculpts too - which they can.
For those who don’t specialise in organic forms, we have separate evaluation tests for CAD modeling in Fusion 360.
Candidates who meet our standards get hired. In other words, everyone currently modeling Smart Doll parts has passed one of these evaluations.
So while some of these busts never become products, they still play an important role in both verifying fit and testing modeling skill - our way of investing in finding the right talent.
As for the name - our largest standard bust is XXXL, and we like to keep the marking on the back short. So we went with XDD - “XD” from internet slang, with the extra “D” for size. :-)
Side note - on the back of the neck you’ll see “XDD” with two dots next to it. Those dots indicate that we made two attempts to reduce the size. Each time we remake a mold from an existing part, it shrinks by about 2%, which we sometimes use to dial a design down to the right size (although it gets costly as it involves multiple generations of molds).
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