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I didn't like the Phicen 4.0 tan large bust prototype photos, but changed my mind really fast after seeing the in-hand photos. I had an idea for a photoshoot with her when I took her out of the box. Even though I had to change the outfit from my original ideas, I think the alternatives were even better (if slightly more time consuming).
Here's Phicen Cowgirl. Click any photo for larger versions, or visit the full photo set at my Flickr album for a few extra photos.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Base body is the stock Phicen 4.0 tan large-busted figure. Top is from the ZC Girl Rebecca cowgirl figure. String bikini bottom is hand-made.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
This Phicen figure is the first to come with heeled feet. Unfortunately, they kind of stink. They're too high to fit in just about any heeled shoe and they're really unstable. This shot was pretty much just to see what I could do with them.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I like the lighting more than the poses, which were mostly to use that heeled foot for different poses. As always, I'll show you if I'm cheating. All these poses were freestanding, done without any extra stands or support and stable enough for multiple shots and long exposures.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Inverted pose for fun. Also an attempt to do something with both heeled feet, which only seem useful for posing with pointed toes. Even then, not very.

Phicen Cowgirl - With Hat by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Cowboy hat is from Battlegear Toys, though it's been through a few shelf dives and doesn't look as good as it did out of the box.

Phicen Cowgirl - With Hat by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Using the folding chair for support so I could stand her on both heeled feet. The heeled feet are nowhere near stable enough to have her stand unsupported.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I did this "fold a Phicen in half" trick before with Fire Red Rose, except she was taking stockings off and this figure is supposed to be putting boots on.
Boots are from Toy Soldier. Easily the best 1/6 cowboy boots for female figures, even after all these years, though I had to use TTL bare feet in them.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Full body shot. Phicen arms aren't quite as flexible as I'd like to do fun things with the hat. So the head and the right arm is close but not quite what I had in mind.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Three-quarter profile shot. Finally thought of something interesting to do with her hands.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to get her to stand up unsupported in this one-legged pose before finally giving up. Then I used the chair and got her set up and photographed in a matter of minutes.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
There are a lot of times when I'll start unposing a figure and then get them in something kind of interesting mid-way. This would be one of those poses, as I was unfolding her from the chair shots and was about to get her ready to put on her chaps.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Adding the chaps, which are from ZC Girl's Rebecca Cowgirl figure. They were a lot easier to get on than I thought they would be, given the Phicen's slightly sticky skin. The belt that came with the chaps is a pain in the butt, though.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Rearview.

Ride 'Em Phicen Cowgirl! by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I tried getting the cowgirl onto the saddle set that came with Rebecca, with only limited success. Never managed to get the Phicen legs into a believable riding pose. This was another shot I had in mind from the start, but where I absolutely did not get what I had envisioned. I gave up on the prop pretty fast.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Adding in the cross-draw holster and shooting iron, both from Battlegear Toys.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Draw, pardner!

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Trying for a "fanning the hammer" shot.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I just threw this pose together between shots, and I think it might be my favorite photo of the shoot.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Lightroom trickery. Making use of the "Antique" preset, and adding vignetting and grain.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I'm your huckleberry.
Most of the effects here are in-camera, with me adjusting lights and settings. I don't know why her face looks so shiny in this photo, though.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Lost the chaps, which were growing more and more annoying, and adding in the Battlegear Toys Winchester rifle.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Wanted a much more dynamic "stepping" pose, but this was the best I could get.
Here's Phicen Cowgirl. Click any photo for larger versions, or visit the full photo set at my Flickr album for a few extra photos.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Base body is the stock Phicen 4.0 tan large-busted figure. Top is from the ZC Girl Rebecca cowgirl figure. String bikini bottom is hand-made.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
This Phicen figure is the first to come with heeled feet. Unfortunately, they kind of stink. They're too high to fit in just about any heeled shoe and they're really unstable. This shot was pretty much just to see what I could do with them.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I like the lighting more than the poses, which were mostly to use that heeled foot for different poses. As always, I'll show you if I'm cheating. All these poses were freestanding, done without any extra stands or support and stable enough for multiple shots and long exposures.

Phicen Cowgirl Base by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Inverted pose for fun. Also an attempt to do something with both heeled feet, which only seem useful for posing with pointed toes. Even then, not very.

Phicen Cowgirl - With Hat by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Cowboy hat is from Battlegear Toys, though it's been through a few shelf dives and doesn't look as good as it did out of the box.

Phicen Cowgirl - With Hat by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Using the folding chair for support so I could stand her on both heeled feet. The heeled feet are nowhere near stable enough to have her stand unsupported.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I did this "fold a Phicen in half" trick before with Fire Red Rose, except she was taking stockings off and this figure is supposed to be putting boots on.
Boots are from Toy Soldier. Easily the best 1/6 cowboy boots for female figures, even after all these years, though I had to use TTL bare feet in them.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Full body shot. Phicen arms aren't quite as flexible as I'd like to do fun things with the hat. So the head and the right arm is close but not quite what I had in mind.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Three-quarter profile shot. Finally thought of something interesting to do with her hands.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to get her to stand up unsupported in this one-legged pose before finally giving up. Then I used the chair and got her set up and photographed in a matter of minutes.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
There are a lot of times when I'll start unposing a figure and then get them in something kind of interesting mid-way. This would be one of those poses, as I was unfolding her from the chair shots and was about to get her ready to put on her chaps.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Adding the chaps, which are from ZC Girl's Rebecca Cowgirl figure. They were a lot easier to get on than I thought they would be, given the Phicen's slightly sticky skin. The belt that came with the chaps is a pain in the butt, though.

Phicen Cowgirl by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Rearview.

Ride 'Em Phicen Cowgirl! by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I tried getting the cowgirl onto the saddle set that came with Rebecca, with only limited success. Never managed to get the Phicen legs into a believable riding pose. This was another shot I had in mind from the start, but where I absolutely did not get what I had envisioned. I gave up on the prop pretty fast.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Adding in the cross-draw holster and shooting iron, both from Battlegear Toys.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Draw, pardner!

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Trying for a "fanning the hammer" shot.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I just threw this pose together between shots, and I think it might be my favorite photo of the shoot.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Lightroom trickery. Making use of the "Antique" preset, and adding vignetting and grain.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
I'm your huckleberry.
Most of the effects here are in-camera, with me adjusting lights and settings. I don't know why her face looks so shiny in this photo, though.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Lost the chaps, which were growing more and more annoying, and adding in the Battlegear Toys Winchester rifle.

Phicen Cowgirl Gunslinger by edwicks_toybox, on Flickr
Wanted a much more dynamic "stepping" pose, but this was the best I could get.