What separates the from generic "plastish" or vacuum-bed content is the mechanical rigor. Gord was an engineer by trade. He designed his own vacuum pumps, rotating mannequin stands, and "stillness rigs." Becoming a Gord doll involved several distinct phases:
Inside the heavy layers of leather and steel, unable to move a muscle or see the room around them, the models entered an intense state of subspace, a psychological phenomenon where the brain releases endorphins to cope with prolonged restriction, leading to a deep sense of calm and euphoria. Controversy and Underground Status House Of Gord Dollmaker