Storage

[Alistair]

None of the doll forums seem to have subforums dedicated to storage, and yet a huge amount of doll time, I find, is spent on this very subject. Obviously "storage" includes "hides", which is where my problem lies. I don't yet have a perfect system.

[FEZMONKEY]

I used to hide Lucky on my other boat, (not a solution for everyone), until I plucked up the courage to tell my wife about her.

These days both Lucy and Ana spend most of there time lying around our main boat looking good cute.

No very helpful I'm afraid but there you have it.

I am sure others can assist though.

FM

[Kats012]

Keep posting as I'm sure owners of solid dolls will have advice on storage as it seems these must be stored carefully to avoid damage.
Not an issue with Teddy Babes, even two fully life-sized ones.

But - hiding? Now there's a topic. Guess it depends on if one has a sense of embarrassment at others finding out and/or fear of their reaction? Myself; from the start I decided to "come out" and my ladies live openly about the house and sleep in my bed. True friends don't have a problem and I'm long past caring whether other folk think I'm mad, bad or sad! One thing about having my ladies out and about in their finery; they become an acknowledged part of the household and kind of dilutes the whole "kinky sex" thing that is all that some folks think it's about.

[algaeholics]

One can go crazy in the head trying to hide a secret! :sick

If it's legal, then go ahead and be free about it! Why hide a work of art?

[Saxen]

Since I have neither the space nor privacy at home and I spend most weekends in a shed out in my woods (where I work), I plan to build a cupboard on top of an existing table.

Basically building a box on the top and thus having a new top to the table that is a foot higher than the existing one. The door to the cupboard will be on the front of the table not the top. I'll put a shelf on drawer runners at the bottom of the box so my doll can lie prone on that and be pulled out for easy lifting (or sitting up on the shelf against the box/table top). I'm expecting there to be 'dead space' for much of the doll's height (or length, depending on perspective), so I can add a drawer to the underside of the table top (within the cupboard) to contain clothes and accessories.

When I finally get my doll, I shall get on with making this and post some pictures of it on the forum ;) I'm sure the same idea could be used in normal houses with a new coffee table or sideboard

[ARK ANGEL]

Mostly silicone/tpe ladies are hung, usually from a point behind the neck, this avoids any possible compression damage which can become permanent, being rather heavy, even padded or foam lined containers can leave marks.
Also there is a "relaxed" position that the factory recommends to reduce stresses on the skin during extended periods of inactivity.
These things are important to consider, more so for some dolls than others, eg smaller lighter dolls are less prone to pressure related problems, and silicone is primarily more resistant to this and other types of potential damage, though a tpe doll from a good manufacturer will be quite durable.
Think about how often you will be accessing the storage area, even the lighter dolls can be awkward to maneuver and repetitive lifting can cause serious back injuries.
Even after a long photo session with my TB's, my back is adamant in it's warning me to quit for the day, it's the weight on the extended arm, increasing leverage ratios to the spine, I can saw, split and load a couple tonne of wood and be affected less.
So, I guess having a room or shed dedicated to them is a far better option, if you cannot have them around the house.

Pete.

[Saxen]

ah, I didn't know the compression would be such an issue, even with a padded base :wall

In that case, it will be a vertical cupboard! :cool: Maybe on the end of a bookcase or wardrobe. For me, the vertical storage might turn out easier to fit into the space as well. I would prefer to have her out on display to be honest, but I know that wouldn't be a good idea (too much dust here apart from anything else)

[ARK ANGEL]

ah, I didn't know the compression would be such an issue, even with a padded base :wall

In that case, it will be a vertical cupboard! :cool: Maybe on the end of a bookcase or wardrobe. For me, the vertical storage might turn out easier to fit into the space as well. I would prefer to have her out on display to be honest, but I know that wouldn't be a good idea (too much dust here apart from anything else)

I think if you could ensure the padding was contoured to the doll, that would negate the issue of compression dents, particularly if she is brought out regularly.
With tpe things like staining from materials or oils being drawn out need thought, though regular oiling solves drying out and white linen to prevent stains, the skin may become textured as to the weave of cloth used if laid on to rest over long periods.
Anything is fine during play or for several hours, but overnight or longer can cause some materials and colors to stain.

Pete.

[Saxen]

so really hanging is the best solution.

I'd not thought of the oil in the TPE being drawn out, but I guess if the doll is in contact with linen and the room is quite warm, there is a good chance of it happening. Proper lady, needing to be kept moisturised!

[Alistair]

Unfortunately, I come from a straight laced family which just isn't going to understand idollatry. I'm not even going to try. I live in a marrow-minded, extremely determined, "my way or the highway" world, with religious extremism as the fuel. That's just the way things are.

The incident which led me to start this thread still leaves me a bit spooked. The girls and associated clothing are needing a damn good sort-out; what the Germans would call an Appell. I had been planning to do this on my day off, but for various reasons did not get round to starting.

Then the 'phone rang and relatives announced that they'd be dropping by in five minutes time. These people live abroad. I didn't even know that they were in the country.

So, they duly arrived and released their feral teenagers into my house with explore-at-will permissions. However, because the doll hide had not been unlocked, they would not have been able to open it, even if they'd found it.

I think the bottom line is that as part of the drill when opening the hide I take the 'phone off the hook; either that or I tell my family to go to Hell.

[North]

I have a similar problem, I hope you don't mean me slightly taking over the thread a bit.

I house share, so I have to hide my Teddy Babe deluxe plushie, she's about 5'4. I can't find a good storage place for her. I'm currently just hiding my Teddy Babe under my bed in a garment bag (sounds horrible).

I'd like a storage box or trunk that I can place her in and be able to lock it to stop snoopers. I'm really struggling to find one that isn't MASSIVE or to small. I don't mind paying for one.

If anyone could help or point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful.

[carlys_guy]

ikea has a storage bed the mattress lifts and there is storage underneath, i believe it is a malm brand.

carlys_guy

[North]

I think I know what bed you're talking about, but I'd have to buy a whole new bed. It's a good idea and I'd like to have that If I could.

I've been looking at something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminium-storage-trunk-lockable-chase/dp/B00N3055KE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1506973512&sr=8-6&keywords=metal+storage+trunk

but... yeah it's massive and not long enough, I don't want to bend my Teddy Babes legs and neck to get her in.

ikea has a storage bed the mattress lifts and there is storage underneath, i believe it is a malm brand.

carlys_guy

[Loverboy]

What about purchasing a holdall, I purchased a large one when I used to travel with my Teddy Babe, I think Sports Direct sell them and then purchase a small padlock.
I live with a relative and just sat her down and told her about my Teddy Babe, I was lucky as she is pretty liberal and open.

Lucinda is pretty lazy and likes to frolic around naked on my bed, but I do have to hide her when my Nephew comes round, which isn't that often.



( Lucinda ) " I'm not lazy, I just like to chill, and I'm still waiting for some decent PJs "

[Loverboy]

Hi North, I found a Thread on here, A serious big Ass holdall which revol did a few years back for his Teddy Babes, there is one for Deluxe and Standard ladies. I don't know how to do a link to the Thread, but it looks like they may still be available from Ebay.

The bag for the standard ladies is £19.99, looks huge!

[North]

Hey Loverboy, thanks for advice, I think I found the Thread you're talking about, the links to the Ebay page were dead but I found it easy enough on Ebay.

Still have to bend the legs though, I'm probably going to order one, £19.99 that's pretty good value! If not that one, then something similar, holdall bags have opened up many more doors.

Ah, tell me about it Lucinda, all I've got is a baggy t-shirt, they need to step it up!

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5811&highlight=holdall

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EAGLE-EXTRA-LARGE-36-40-44-48-HOLDALL-SUITCASE-TRAVEL-BAG-SPORTS-BAG-JUMBO-H-/152436258762?var=&hash=item237de8b7ca:m:mldZXsy8z8wDayAkBPLifVw

[North]

What about this Loverboy, think you can get a Teddy Babe Deluxe in here?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WITAN-SNOWBOARDTASCHE-Snowboard-Tasche-Boardbag-155-165cm-ELITE-16-/350668210174?var=&hash=item51a5743ffe:m:m_2XcIaU4I9sFvYebC-uuAg

[minato]

There's an another old thread...

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6293

[minato]

What about this Loverboy, think you can get a Teddy Babe Deluxe in here?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WITAN-SNOWBOARDTASCHE-Snowboard-Tasche-Boardbag-155-165cm-ELITE-16-/350668210174?var=&hash=item51a5743ffe:m:m_2XcIaU4I9sFvYebC-uuAg

I'm not sure, and i think you can't. :(

[Karrot]

Lets see the lil bastards break in to this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Steel-Security-Cupboard-Large-Double-Door-Metal-Cabinet-Very-Secure/202059863021?_trkparms=aid%3D555019%26algo%3DPL.BA NDIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170912102017%26meid%3D7419 c5787d624a2ea15b8228b6b0b010%26pid%3D100706%26rk%3 D1%26rkt%3D1%26&_trksid=p2045573.c100706.m4781

and if they ask whats in it, tell them its the decaying corpses of the last 3 people who asked that question :D

Karrot

[Loverboy]

Hi North, if your girl is a Deluxe I would suggest the £28 holdall, don't know if you would have to bend her legs.
My girl is a classic or standard, not a Deluxe. I even think revol made his own bags in the end.

[cuddly]

This is what I'd suggest. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiamma-Mega-Bag-Awning-Canopy-Storage-Bag-LARGE-for-Camping-Caravans-03856D01-/131996420485) I have a pretty similar (older) version for Lian, does an excellent job. Check it out!

CU cuddly and Lian

[North]

There's an another old thread...

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=6293

Sorry, there are no pictures in this thread, well none that I could see.

Lets see the lil bastards break in to this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Steel-Security-Cupboard-Large-Double-Door-Metal-Cabinet-Very-Secure/202059863021?_trkparms=aid%3D555019%26algo%3DPL.BA NDIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170912102017%26meid%3D7419 c5787d624a2ea15b8228b6b0b010%26pid%3D100706%26rk%3 D1%26rkt%3D1%26&_trksid=p2045573.c100706.m4781

and if they ask whats in it, tell them its the decaying corpses of the last 3 people who asked that question :D

Karrot

:24 ha!

That would be amazing to have, would be slightly out of place in my room but very awesome.



Hi North, if your girl is a Deluxe I would suggest the £28 holdall, don't know if you would have to bend her legs.
My girl is a classic or standard, not a Deluxe. I even think revol made his own bags in the end.

Hmmm Cuddly has suggest a bag which I've ended up ordering, the big ass holdalls are very well designed, but maybe were a little too big for me to put under my bed. Thanks Loverboy for all your help though, really appreciate it.

This is what I'd suggest. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiamma-Mega-Bag-Awning-Canopy-Storage-Bag-LARGE-for-Camping-Caravans-03856D01-/131996420485) I have a pretty similar (older) version for Lian, does an excellent job. Check it out!

CU cuddly and Lian

I've ordered this one! I'll have to hide the bright red a little bit. Thanks cuddly.

[underherspell]

Rather than start a new thread on storage, thought i would post another option on the end of this one, been looking for a possible travelling bag, and came across xmas tree bags, various lengths and sizes, lightweight and very cheap, and perfect for Teddy's in my view, anyway hers's an ebay search link with a selection, https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xxmas+ tree+bag.TRS0&_nkw=xmas+tree+bag&_sacat=0

[North]

Rather than start a new thread on storage, thought i would post another option on the end of this one, been looking for a possible travelling bag, and came across xmas tree bags, various lengths and sizes, lightweight and very cheap, and perfect for Teddy's in my view, anyway hers's an ebay search link with a selection, https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xxmas+ tree+bag.TRS0&_nkw=xmas+tree+bag&_sacat=0

Ah ok so I too looked at these big bags, now from what I can tell some of them length wise is great, width wise, not so great, I found it difficult to get a good length vs height.

Measurement are the key here, so height wise you're looking at 165cm or 64 inches, if you can find one with the type of length and a good height (measure the breasts), I can't see one of these xmas tree bags being a problem, apart from the classic bag smell and you might get some looks as it doesn't look like a tradition holdall bag.

For Deluxe Teddy Babes it's very difficult to find a bag that they can fit into nicely without bending there legs or neck. You really don't want to bend their legs as they push out against their heads / necks.

I actually don't recommend this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiamma-Mega-Bag-Awning-Canopy-Storage-Bag-LARGE-for-Camping-Caravans-03856D01-/131996420485 which I think was mentioned in this post. I have yet to find a bag that a deluxe can go into.

I've ended up moding the bag I linked for my Lisa, but it wasn't easy.

Keep us posted on what you get, because I too would like to get another bag, preferable with two zips so I can attach a lock.

[North]

I'm actually struggling to find any Xmas bags long enough for a Teddy Babe Deluxe to stand up in. :(

[underherspell]

Initially i was wanting a canvas holdall that would take a plywood bottom and sides that i could pad out with foam, during my search i found a few bespoke makers, but prices would be high for what i want,

[North]

I'm afraid from the research I've done, there isn't a holdall big enough that can hold a Deluxe up right without bending the legs and neck.

The only way I got around it was customising the one I had, I cut off the end of the bag and extended it. It's terrible, but works.... it's clear to anyone that i've got something slightly dodgy in my bag.

Holdall bags are annoying as its more about quantity than length, height wise they're great, length wise, terrible.

Snowboarding bags were the only one that kinda came close to what I wanted, but the price was just silly for one.

Sport bags and camping gear might be your best shot for bags.

[algaeholics]

How about a sleeping bag with 'aftermarket' handles?

[Tommo10]

This might be of some use.
http://https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 352197262669 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 352197262669)

[North]

How about a sleeping bag with 'aftermarket' handles?

A sleeping bag still exposes the face though, doesn't look desecrate, but in the right area though.

This might be of some use.
http://https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 352197262669 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 352197262669)

Ah this looks like a good one, If not this then something very similar. Good find!

[Tommo10]

Ah this looks like a good one, If not this then something very similar. Good find![/QUOTE]

I don't think it looks the best but, no one will expect anything, a nice plush throw on the inside might also help.

[revoL annaerB]

If you can use a sewing machine or know someone who can, then I would get two of the Xmas tree bags and splice them together. It could be a fiddly job but I believe it could be done.


As I only take my girls in the car I have made simple draw-string bags from an old tent which fits them perfectly, not entirely discreet as you have to be careful that the legs are together so don't show any human-shaped definition but it's only from the front door to the car parked at the back.


As for storage, I didn't comment because I don't hide them, I live alone with few visitors, most of which know of my girls anyway so they live in the bedroom, usually keeping the bed warm and cosy for me:D