XianXian Fashion Supermodel Miya

European Fashion Supermodel with African American complexion by XianXian

In a post about dolls I received or purchased for myself for Christmas, I shared photos of a XianXian (pronounced she-ann she-ann) fashion doll that arrived the day after Christmas. In that post, I promised to share more pictures of the fashion doll. This is that post.

Miya arrived from China in a plastic mailer, only protected by bubble wrap. There is at least one scratch underneath the breastplate and some surface discolorations on the side of one leg (possibly machine-generated or sealant-generated), but the worst flaw is the bend in the doll's lower right leg. After finding shoes that fit the doll's larger-than-Barbie's-feet but smaller than most recent Integrity Toys' dolls' feet, I took the following photos of  Miya.

The Flaws and the Feet

The upper part of the leg is rigid plastic while the lower leg below the knee joint is soft vinyl, similar to 1980s-1990s Barbies' full legs. The ankle area of the right leg is bent inward as illustrated in this photo.

Miya's right leg bend is also visible in this photo. I've tried manually bending it into the correct position to no avail.

This photo illustrates the ill fit of the shoes I found. The length is good, but the doll's arch is above the insole, which is not a major problem.

A foot length comparison between Miya and Barbie Fashionista #156 illustrates Miya's longer foot length and higher arch. 

 

Another possible machine-generated flaw and manufacturer's poor quality control is a small plastic protrusion on the side of the left hand. I have since snipped most of this off with a toenail clipper. The rest requires sanding smooth.

Articulation

Miya has the usual five points of articulation plus the extra articulation described below.

Miya has the usual five points of articulation with additional articulation under the breasts, at the waist, elbows, wrists, and knees. The elbow and knee joints were a bit stiff until I gingerly manipulated these areas. 

Clothes

I dressed Miya in a two-piece vest-style top and a pencil skirt.

I placed pearl map pins with short stems into the pre-pierced earlobes. 

(This doll reminds me of the late singer/actress Barbara McNair seen in the inserted photo.)

Pretty much feeling great about herself despite the flaws, Miya struck this pose.

Comparisons

A height comparison with the now-redressed Barbie Fashionista 156 illustrates only a slight difference.

Compared to Fashionista Barbie #180 which uses the Tall Barbie body there remains only a slight height difference.

Miya appears to be a full inch taller than BMR1959 curvy-bodied Barbie.

These three divas—Miya, Midnight Orchid YaYa (by JHD), and Slay All Day Keeki Adaeze (by Integrity Toys)—are about the same 12-1/2-inch height.

Miya has unpainted stiletto fingernails. The two other dolls in this comparison photo, Keeki and YaYa, have painted stiletto fingernails.

Confession

While I was disappointed by Miya's flaws, after watching a XianXian YouTube video review by Elastic Planet 21 and seeing the other two dolls in actual online photos, I ordered one more XianXian supermodel from a different seller whose shop link is provided in the video description. (The other doll will arrive soon.)

Elastic Planet 21's Review

Related Links

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Barbara McNair

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Barbie Looks Model 10 Again

Barbie Signature Collection Model 10 is back.

Barbie Looks Model 10 from the Barbie Signature Collection returns for comparison photos with other ebony-complexioned dolls, to make note of a couple of things I did not mention or illustrate in my previous post, and to show off her newly pierced ears and earrings. 

Let's begin with the ear piercing and earrings.

I found these awareness-ribbon-shaped faux diamond-encrusted earrings at a dollar store. This and one other similar pair of hoops were the only ones that appealed to me for the doll (they are not something I would personally wear).

I used the earring posts to pierce her earlobes and guided the posts into the lobes without a problem.

The back of her bone straight hair, which was not illustrated in the previous post, is illustrated above.

Mention was made of her silver ankle boots, but a close-up photo was not included in the previous post. The boots have block heels and are the same style (but different color) as the boots worn by Model 6 from this series.

Model 10 loves to pose without even being asked.

The Comparisons

There are a minimum of two photos for each comparison (a close-up and a full-length view). The differences in the shades of their heads/faces are apparent without the dolls' heads touching. In the pictures, the dolls' arms are close or touching. Use the arms as a body complexion comparison reference. 

Fashionistas 125 and 90 (both are redressed with repainted lips) compare their complexions with Model 10.

Model 10 towers so much over these two that she had to slump down for this picture.

Princess of South Africa (redressed) poses with Model 10.

Model 10 and Princess of South Africa in a close-up

Barbie Basics Model No. 4 Collection 001 (redressed) poses with Model 10.

Close-up of Model 10 (Simone) and Barbie Basics Model No. 4 (Goddess)

So far, Model 10 (Simone) has compared her complexion with that of other Mattel-made dolls. The last complexion comparison with a non-Mattel doll also illustrates quality differences.

Model 10 and Keeki Adaeze by Integrity toys posed for comparison photos. Keeki is surprisingly taller.

Their body complexions are close. Keeki's face coloring matches the color of her body better.

The sculpting and mechanism of Keeki's hands and knee joints are hands-down much better than Model 10's. Model 10's index through ring fingers are fused, and her nails are not manicured. All of Keeki's fingers are separate with stiletto-sculpted and painted fingernails. 

It's well known that the quality of Integrity Toys dolls is superior to Mattel's. You get what you pay for holds true. The question is, do you want to pay $100 for a doll of superior quality or $20 for one and derive almost the same amount of pleasure? It's a no-brainer for me.

Who has the prettier face?

Both dolls are lovely. Changes or additions to Model 10 that I would suggest to improve quality and appearance: eliminate the odd grayish jawbone blushing that makes the skin appear "ashy" and match the head and body coloring, manicure the nails, and create a sleeker appearance at the elbow and knee joints. Separate the fingers to add realism; however, finger separation is not a definite requirement for me.

After the ear piercing and complexion comparison photographs, Model 10 needed some "me-time." (I did, too!)

Buy her at retail while quantities remain:

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