How to Pose a Silicone Figure Safely

A big advantage of a silicone figure is that it can be re-posed. LORIBEAR figures have a platinum silicone body over a posable metal skeleton, with neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle joints and metal wire in the fingers. This guide explains how to pose a silicone figure safely, so the skeleton and the silicone around it stay in good condition.

Before you start

• Work on a clean, soft surface, such as a towel on a table.
• Have the display stand ready if you plan a standing pose. The LORIBEAR stand is sold separately.
• Remove or loosen tight clothing first, so it does not resist the movement or rub the silicone.

How to pose a silicone figure: basic rules

1. Support the body, not the limb. Hold the figure at the torso or hips while moving a limb. Do not lift or swing it by an arm, leg or hand.
2. Move slowly, one joint at a time. The metal skeleton gives some resistance; let the silicone follow gradually instead of forcing it.
3. Stay within a natural range. If a joint stops moving easily, stop. Over-bending can stress the skeleton and stretch the silicone around the joint.
4. Be gentle with fingers. The finger wires allow small adjustments, such as holding an accessory, but repeated sharp bending can fatigue them.
5. Do not leave extreme poses for long. For long-term display, choose a relaxed pose and change it now and then.

Poseable silicone figure: standing, sitting and dynamic poses

Standing: set the feet slightly apart, keep the hips over the feet and use the stand for support; a free-standing pose is easy to knock over. Sitting: the most stable long-term display pose; bend the hips and knees gradually and let the figure rest its weight evenly. Dynamic poses, such as Chun-Li's kick or Cammy's guard, look great in photos. Set them up briefly, photograph them, and return the figure to a relaxed pose. See the Street Fighter NSFW figures for characters built for action stances.

Head and hair

Turn the head gently at the neck. Most LORIBEAR heads are PU with soft vinyl hair, which keeps its shape. Cammy, Tifa, Ada Wong and Hinata have PU + silicone heads with implanted hair; do not pull the hair while posing, and brush it gently afterwards.

Poseable anime figures vs fixed statues

Most poseable anime figures on the market are small PVC action figures with visible joints. A silicone figure hides its metal skeleton inside a soft body, so poses look more natural but need slower, supported movement.

After posing

• Check the silicone at the joints for marks from clothing or accessories.
• Keep dark or newly dyed fabrics from pressing on the silicone for long periods, because colour can transfer.
• Store the figure in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. More tips: care and cleaning guide and discreet storage and display.

Choosing a figure to pose? Browse all silicone anime figures, or compare materials in Silicone vs PVC vs Resin Figures.

Genuine LORIBEAR is sold here on the official site, at gkdoll.com and through authorized LORIBEAR resellers. Every figure ships in a plain brown carton holding the printed LORIBEAR box, with a black anti-counterfeit card (scratch off the coating and scan the QR code). See how to verify a genuine LORIBEAR.