BJD Thread

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Green Edition

BJD thread, primarily for dolls with an anime aesthetic.
Previous Thread: >>35856352
Resin Dolls Thread: Dead (but you can post here, too.)
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Anyone planning to order any resins through the online full choice system? Think we'll ever see them expand it to DDs?

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anyone know a good source of free sewing patterns for doll clothes?

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>>35928925
Danny Choo of all people actually has some available.
https://shop.smartdoll.jp/collections/filter-learn

There are also some here for various dolls.
https://www.jadepixeldoll.com/category/pattern-2/
and a few here.
http://www.doll-candy.com/downloads.html

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>>35928916
I've wanted to get a SD16 for a while but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm assuming Dream Choice is the closest thing we'll ever get for DDs, maybe at some point they'll make that available outside of Japan?

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>>35929157
That would be nice, especially since volks is cracking down on proxy buyers lately. I seriously wish they wouldn't be so ridiculous about this, they would literally print money if they just sold their products normally.

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>>35928945
thank you, these are great

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>>35929995
Happy sewing, anon! I'd love to see what you create.

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what the fuck is up with danny jew's prices? 10k for an optional bust? 9k for a baseball cap? 10k for a pair of glasses? is he nuts, or is it his customers?

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>>35930211
He's a shitlord but his customers eat it up. You can get comparable quality from TTYA or basically anyone else. The option parts are more difficult to replace... it is what it is.

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August is here, anybody have things you're waiting on, or photo shoots planned?

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>>35931949
I've got a miniature inflatable duck pool coming and by god I am doing a backyard bikini photoshoot with it before the summer ends if it kills me. Pic very related.

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here

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>>35932882
I've always wondered, are those hard to maintain?

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Since volks is cracking down on dream choice proxies, who's the current most reliable/least shit option? I wish they would just sell this shit directly.

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Anytime you feel bad about your doll stuff anons, just be glad you aren't the guy doing this Smart Doll heads.

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>>35933745
The mole is really nice touch.

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>>35933745
What body is this?

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>>35933883
Obitsu 50cm / AZO2 with G bust. It's one of the azone iris collect girls.

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>>35933912
Thanks anon!

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Why is she so smug? I can't take it anymore, bros.

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>>35936966
Are you gonna bid?

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>>35932454
That's rad, and I can't wait to see your pictures!
>>35933420
I don't love SmartDolls, but holy shit those poor dolls.

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>>35933420
Is the SmD community... are they alright?

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How long have you been in the hobby, anons?

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>>35944424
I ordered my first doll about three years ago, but I've been interested in them for closer to 10. I almost got a resin doll years ago, but I'm glad I waited for my DDS.
Also, reuploading similar pic from earlier, because my obistu stands came in, so I added Metroids.

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I've admired dolls and been interested in this hobby for quite some time but I don't know if I'll ever bite and get one(too expensive for me). I really like resin type dolls(vinyl ones are nice too but I've heard they're easy to stain and imo. the anime style doesn't look great viewed irl), more exactly Super Dollfies, so can any anon who has more knowledge give me some tips to get started(yes, I've read the guide). I'd be happy even with a standard model or Chinese copy of a SD if the price/quality is reasonable.

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>>35949976
If you already know what size you like then things are pretty simple.
If want an SD girl or Midi you can pick out whatever standard model you like alongside a nice outfit and be set. I would also get a stand and maybe a new wig if you don't like the one they give you.
Right now you can also go for a Full Choice custom if you like Midi or 16 but the options can be overwhelming. You would also still need to pick out and separately order a wig and outfit.
Really though I would just browse Volks' sites until you're familiar with exactly what you want, maybe collect links of anything that catches you're eye in a spreadsheet.

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Third reface.

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I like her expression and her shorts.

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>>35951356
Buying it new would be the most straightforward solution but at this time I can't justify spending this much money on a new first doll. As I said, money is of concern and I'd be looking for a cheaper second hand or even parts.

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If it doesn't have to be Volks, there's a ton of legitimate resin options -- check ACBJD and get a feel for what you like. Good questions to ask yourself are, what size doll do you want? What do you like about one doll but dislike about another? Check the #bjdsale(s) tags on instagram as well, you may find some affordable options if you don't mind a secondhand doll. Be mindful of bootlegs, as always -- for resin collectors they're everywhere.

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The eyebrow looks different between those two photos.

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>>35951681
The only type/size I would buy are Volks or look-alikes 1/3 55cm-60cm or SD10, SD13. I've seen some good copies on Aliexpress so I might try that. Most art resin dolls that are for sale look like disgusting freaks.

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>>35951630
For second hand I've had good luck with Mandarake in the past plus it's fairly simple to use. Don't know how much parts you'll find but you can at least get a better idea of prices.

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You could always go with a smaller doll. There's a lot of 1/6th scale dolls that are significantly cheaper than SDs(pic related was $130 - for the doll. Clothes, wig, shoes,ect. brought the total to $340).

Den of Angels has a list of dolls that are under $300, but be aware that as mentioned above, you'll be paying a decent amount for clothes/wigs/ect as well.
>>35952251
I've never bought dolls off Mandarake but they're excellent outside the heavy shipping costs.

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>>35951630
Siodoll2 on Etsy makes really cute small dolls, and there are anime-style resins like Aimerai and 2D Doll that might appeal to you more. (And for dolls that aren't anime-style, there is an entire ocean of options from budget options like ResinSoul to super exclusive artist-made dolls. We actually have dollmakers lurk here from time to time as well.)

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>>35930103
Please update OP next time with this.
>Sewing pattern books from Google+, reuploaded
https://mega.nz/folder/iFd3wapa#B70grHUe4xsTkLU_s8Ag_Q

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>>35960033
Will do anon, thanks very much.

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>>35960046
For reference, it's the same link from /toy/, over 8gb and files disappeared last time. Make offline copies, they're nice.

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ok so I've never bought a doll before but I've been interested in them for a while. I really like picrel, which is Rapunzel from some Super Dollfie Disney collaboration. The problem is I don't feel like paying 1,500 for the whole body and outfit, I just want the head specifically, which I can't find anywhere online. Would it be acceptable for me to find a random head and face-up artist and ask them to copy Rapunzel's face-up onto it? Would it even turn out the same way? Total beginner, so any help is appreciated

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Hello, does anyone know where i can find a good model head for Hinata Hyuuga from Naruto? Need it for a 1/6 scale doll, bonus if you can find her clothes i can buy as well?

all i can find on Aliexpress is one and it seems quite alot/ not that close to her model facially speaking.

ALso, is it possible to buy a shota/skinny boy body anywhere so i can have like, a 9s or soething like thatbut with the smooth bodies like a Jion Doll (have two of those now but both are girl models.)

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>>35961076
The sculpt is custom for the doll and the face-up and sculpt are equal parts of the look of a doll. So it'll look quite a bit different on a different head sculpt. Getting an artist to copy a face-up is going to be hard. Most well known face-up artists will refuse and usually list that as a contingency of taking a commission. But if you ask for something similar or inspired by the style of this face-up on a new different head you should be OK. My approach to my first doll was to go full custom using a stock head and having an artist draw things up based on the character I wanted. She's still my favorite several dolls later. Take your time and do lots of research before you make a choice.

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>>35944424
Internet dating puts this at 2007 since I was interested in bjds.

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>>35962786
Damn that's a gorgeous doll

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>>35962786
Rozen maiden was initially responsible for my interest and jaypee ended up watering it over the years before giving in around 2017. I still dream of building suiseiseki someday.

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>>35964236
I hope you can make it happen, anon. That's a wonderful dream. I need to rewatch the series, it's been ages for me.

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Found an interesting photo of DD comparison.

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>>35972411
Good find anon.

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you are a sociopath

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>>35974394
You sure you're in the right thread, anon?

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A light-night soft lewd for the doll crowd.

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https://twitter.com/turbo1205Z/status/1423403441922134018

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Wanna get into dolls but dont know where to start, how and where do i go about buying the face, body and clothes?

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>>35989068
Dolls come in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials. The ones in this thread are primarily Dollfie Dreams and Mini Dollfie Dreams, which are made from vinyl by the company Volks. Other doll companies include Obitsu (Parabox in the US,), Smart Doll, Azone, and Visuadoll which you may enjoy -- my recommendation is to look around and see what you like and dislike about the dolls you find, and then choose a doll from there. Each company has default models that come with a body, head, and sometimes accessories -- so if you see one you like, you can jump right in! Their storefronts also frequently sell accessories like wigs, eyes, and clothes, too. It's a great place to start!

One important thing to note is that each doll corresponds to a certain set of measurements, called the 'scale'. The most common scales in this thread are 60cm (1/3 scale,) 40cm (1/4 scale,) and 20-30cm (1/6). This is important to note when buying clothes and accessories, as something made for a 40cm Mini Dollfie Dream won't fit a 60cm Dollfie Dream body! Other than that, however, sizes are mostly a matter of personal preference, so pick what you like!

While the default models can be quite nice (Dollfie Dream Sister Karin seems particularly popular,) many people prefer to have dolls with custom-painted faces. This is something you can do yourself if you are artistically inclined, or something you can commission an artist to do paint for you if you're not. Some artists also make custom heads and list them for sale on websites like Etsy and Yahoo Japan Auctions (which is where many of them originate.) Prices on custom heads can vary wildly, and popular artists can sell their work for literal thousands of dollars -- but you can also find deals if you look around, and very few dolls sell for that much money! Whether you get something direct from a company, order something custom from an artist on etsy, or bid on a head from an auction site, what matters most is that you like it. Secondhand stores like ebay and mercari also have heads (and sometimes whole dolls) available for sale, so it can be worthwhile to look around. (Be careful of Dollfie Dream Miku Hatsune, however, as there are bootleg versions floating around and they look very silly in person.)

Accessories like wigs, outfits, eyes, and props can be found all over the internet. I personally get many of my doll things from Etsy and a webstore called Mandarake, which is a Japanese retail chain specializing in hobby goods of all sorts, including dolls.

What specifically interests you in dolls, anon? I can help you narrow it down, if you want.

TL;DR dollfie.volks.co.jp

(Note: this applies mostly to vinyl dolls. Resin dolls are also lovely, but the resin side of the hobby has a big counterfeit problem, so buying things secondhand can be dodgy. Alice's Collections (ACBJD) is reputable and reliable -- check out Aimerai and 2-D Doll for resin anime options!)

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>>35989068
https://hat.neocities.org/#dollguide

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"While they were getting custom head sculps, face-ups and clothes I studied the blade"

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Same here with Rozen Maiden. I gave in very recently when the Dolk Shinku was announced.

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>>36009926
I don't know how rotation works.

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>>35944424
i got my first doll in 2009 but started researching them in 2008

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>>35964236
i got into rozen maiden from dolls (and watched zurueckspulen first)

>>35972411
thanks for posting this! its a great reference

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I bought her as I would any nendo but the clothes and posability have such a differnet feel. I love her. I didn't know dressing, posing and just having a doll nearby felt so good.
Now I'm more excited for the actual doll I'm getting soon.

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>>36010526
Oh she's so cute anon! What doll do you have coming in the mail?

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>>36010546
This one. Far below the usual dollfies but good enough for me.

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>>36010623
Is she a Pure Neemo? She's really pretty! As far as I'm concerned, they're as welcome here as any other doll. I'd love to see more of her!

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>>36010887
Same size and companies but not a Pureneemo. Hair and eyes can be removed as far as I know.

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>>35960033
Amazing anon, thanks!

Will look through these later, start some sewing projects :D

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Would this thread like a player on the /jp/ football team? You can suggest a player if you'd like, there's not really anything that fits that's currently on the team, but a yes or no will be enough for the roster spot and I can figure it out from there

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>>36012324
yes
let the dolls compete

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this photo gives me anxiety
seeing dolls in large bodies of water gives me anxiety in general

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>>36012324
Thank you for asking anon, I think that's really cool, and I'd like to see that!

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>>36012350
I'm gonna be taking a shoot like this if it ever stops fucking raining out here and I'm just as nervous about plunking them in water. It should be fine as long as you make sure they're dried thoroughly afterwards, but I still worry.

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She looks really nice, not as good as the Volks one but good alternative for this impossible to get one.

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>>36013648
shes 1.2k for a 44 cm chinese myoudoll?? no thanks

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>>36014036
Volks is a Japanese company, her size is 1/3 57cm. Since the release was in 2005 and she's very rare you won't find her anywhere near 1200$, more like 6000$-8000$ if you ever find one for sale.

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>>36014304
im talking about the recent dolk one, doofus

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>>36015083
You should've linked your reply to the anon who posted about the dolk one then.

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>>36015155
were on 4chan do you really expect my replies to make sense or even link to the right post??? go back to /reddit./

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>>36015189
We're on 4chan's /jp/, a slow board so you have all the time in the world to make your replies coherent and link them to the right ones. I don't even know what a reddit is, maybe you can teach me more about that place it seems like you're familiar with it.

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>>36015246
Don't even bother replying it's obvious who the newfag is

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>>36012350
That looks like so much trouble for a shot that isn't even good.

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>>36013648
imo I think the new one looks way better.

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>>36016767
I do wonder how they get the water to splash, though. It doesn't look like an after-effect.

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>>36020208
Toss something into the water at the right angle. Probably harder to get the timing right than anything.

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I prefer the new one as well. Maybe I just haven't seen a pic of the Volks one that does it justice.

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>>36023713
Does anybody know where I can find those hair stands? I have some obitsu stands, but those look more versatile.

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>>36023713
Not the anon above but also what stand is that? I want to get more into photography but dislike how bulky my current saddle/A stands are

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>>36023713
Not those anons but I, too, want to know what stands those are and where I can lay my hands on them.

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>>36024448
Maybe look into jointed figurine stands, like what Robot Damashii and similar series have, they are basically versatile holders to hold up plastic.

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>>36025285
Thank you anon, will do.

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i feel like a fool, trading my time for money to then use to purchase these things. but if i didn't engage in this behavior, i'd be even more unoccupied and lonely with less to distract me from the day to day slog. not to say this can't be a positive hobby with the numerous productive and creative applications, i just don't have the energy or maybe even desire to do any of them. it just serves the purpose of shamefully filling some void and providing a superficial sense of accomplishment. this general concept probably characterizes my other hobbies too.

i'd say sorry for the blog post but if that was the honest to goodness truth i wouldn't press post

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>>36029427
i'm sorry

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she is very cute, good expression + symmetry

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>>36012350
Wow, didn't see a libidoll with a winking face before, must be a custom!

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>>36029857
Actually, now that I think about it, the joints are different, not a libidoll. Although quite similar.

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>>36029412
Look anon, we need things to distract us and occupy our time to reflect upon or move away from ordinary life. You're not just "trading money" you're working for the freedom to pursue a hobby or own well made things. I might be biased but dolls are a great hobby if done in moderation and a better one if you can get into building/making since as you specified it has numerous creative applications(sewing, sculpting, painting, drawing) but if you feel burned out or tired just take a break from it and pursue something else.

Don't let moments of weakness change your perspective on things.

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>>36030479
yeah 4am is a bad time to be posting, sorry for contributing negativity

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>>36030537
No need to apologize. I've seen your doll in some previous threads, have you not decided yet what face-up you're going to give her?

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Cute!

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>>36029412
Listen here anon, it's okay to vent sometimes, because I think everyone has those 'what am I doing?' moments in this hobby, and in life. Throughout our lives we're taught to measure our worth as human beings by the merit of our capitalist contributions to society- how much we're working, what our work is, how much that work is worth on a financial level, and how much we're willing to sacrifice to do ever more work as we chase the ever-moving target of 'success'.

And then, against that backdrop, is this little hobby- a money sink with no real practical value for most people. While some are able to make a living sculpting and selling dolls, and others get supplemental income through crafting props and clothes for them, most of us just buy and enjoy our dolls because they make us happy- something that shouldn't need justification, but often does, because were told that any time not spent on work or 'improvement' of ourselves is time wasted. Even worse, these are expensive 'luxury' goods, not tools or clothes or even food, nothing that can really do much of anything. It feels wasteful to buy something that doesn't 'do' anything.

But dolls- or figurines, or posters, or anything else with no immediate function- do have a purpose. I think many people tend to devalue our own personal happiness to the degree that it might as well be worthless, when really, it's just as important as what we eat and how much we sleep. A little figure sitting on a shelf that makes you smile whenever you see it is a worthwhile investment because it's one of the little things that make life worth living. The things that make each day a little brighter are worth their weight in gold, especially lately with everything going on and how much time people have had to spend cooped up inside.

Whether it's collecting fancy dolls, tending to a bunch of houseplants, re-watching your favorite series, or whatever else makes you smile- that shit's worthwhile. It's part of self-care to do things just for you.

(And if you can't enjoy anything you're doing- even things you used to enjoy- or if you get a momentary blip of happiness that fades right on out again and you spend much of your day feeling bad, frustrated, or nothing at all-

that's Clinical Depression, and you should talk to someone professional about it. It doesn't have to be- nor should it be- like this.)

Be kind to yourself, anon. Faceless-chan is always a real joy to see around the thread. There's nothing wrong with just enjoying her as she is and having her around solely and exclusively for the sake of it. Times are tough and it's okay to not be okay. You aren't alone in this.

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>>36032581
letting women on this board was a mistake

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>>36032787
"only women have emotions and strugges" is a pretty weird take anon.

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>>36032925
but it's true

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>>36033044
i'm sorry you feel that way, anon.

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>>36032787
I hope you understand this kind of mindset is why men have an exponentially higher suicide rate than women. It's not healthy

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Can we just go back to posting cute dolls?

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>>36032581
thank you

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>>36035038
cute bunbun

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>>36035038
Wherever this is, I want to go there.

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>>36035202
bunny town

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I just got my doll yesterday and im really fucking happy :D
after being interested in bjds for a few years, i gotta tell you man, having one is prettyyyyy great

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you can buy a mini sized myoudoll with faceup for $260 right now. a shinku outfit, eyes, and wig arent worth $940 imo. i'd maybe consider buying the rest of the set without the doll and put it on a nicer doll

the issue with the volks shinku is shes from 2005 and it shows. volks just wasnt good at faceups yet. a modern faceup on her helps a lot but most collectors with a custom shinku aren't leaving her as a character doll. there's also recent one-off shinkus but then the owner probably doesnt have the outfit

also if you pay attention to sizes in the show, all of the rozen maiden girls appear to be SD sized. there are times where it's inconsistent but most of the time they all look around 1/3rd scale

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>>36035381
Welcome to the hobby, anon! She's beautiful!

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>>36035712
thank you thank you. also, i found this cute, my 4 year old cousin made that button string necklace for my doll. she's quite considerate lol

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>>36035545
The old show took more liberties with the character designs but the dolls are quite big, bigger than how the manga draws them. The new show is much more accurate to the manga designs but the dolls are significantly smaller. Where would a good source be to look for the rest of the Shinku set? I don't see the outfit sold separately on the Dolk website.

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>>36035959
Wait did Rozen Maiden get another anime?

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>>36036169
Zuruckspulen with alternate timeline grown up Jun

>>36035545
>volks just wasnt good at faceups yet
I feel the same about outfits from that era as well. No matter how it turns out I'm glad theres more competition

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>>36037680
Very cute anon, pupils especially beautiful!

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>>36035959
i guess we'll need dollmore trinities to pull these off. i never understood why they made hina a yosd tho. shes nearly the same height as everyone else.

the outfit set is sold exclusively with the doll.

>>36036169
in like 2013 lol

>>36036350
yes really thank god they improved. they have some beautiful face sculpts but they were hidden under such rudimentary faceups for so long

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>>35928066
Blythe arrives in two weeks, is matching clothes with her considered ok or too far gone? Actual grill who can sew a bit.
Currently making 1/6 papercraft stuff, all sources welcome for tiny accesories, checking /po/ in the meantime.
>>36035381
Welcome anon! Got mine in the mail, need Blythe clothes SOON (TM).

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>>36042021
Follow your dreams anon, if you can sew matching outfits for your doll, I think that's pretty neat.

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>>36042021
matching outfits are cute, go for it anon

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These ones warm my heart, is there a way to eyeball the scale of a figure? Are they 1/4?

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>>36055246
I can tell by the size of the Furby that the bunny girl is 1/4, and I'm reasonably sure that the other one is as well.

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>>35960033
You are a fucking angel, I thought they would be lost forever (again)

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Do you recognize which doll she might be based on? It's an ad for a wig, so the hair is surely custom. I've been looking for her for a while now.

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>>36060502
Cuuuuuuuuuute! Damn those eyes are good. The whole composition really...

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>>36063233
Looks like this to me.

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>>36063233
>>36064231 is right, that's an Alice-01 by Ring Doll. She's well out of production now.

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>>36065578
Positively heart-melting.

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It has been so hot all week that I'm melting. Keep breaking historic records for this town record is just at 40ºC now

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>>36070242
Stay cool, anon.

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>>36070242
Stay safe anon, this heat is no joke.

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what happens to your doll if you die?

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>>36071255
You have to make sure they're taken care of by willing them to someone who will care for them as their own. It's never too early to set up your will!

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>>36071595
i'm afraid my family wouldn't understand the value of it or know how to sell if need be, but i guess that can easily be solved by including the information in the will

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>>36071810
Indeed. You can also will them to a trusted third party, if you happen to have one (or find one later on, at which point you can amend the will.) Including bills of sale or other reference for their value at time of purchase will also help authenticate their value in that unfortunate event.

(Note: Not a lawyer, just familiar with the process. Also I hope you're not going anywhere anytime soon, anon!)

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>>36071810
It doesn't hurt making an inventory of all your important items. Either as a spring cleaning or as a setup to sell and donate, an Excel sheet is customizable enough for the task.

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>>36071255
In JP, Mandarake actually has a service to appraise collections before/after you die, and take them over.

In the west, I'd assume my family would donate them to some charity, to have some unprivileged kid tear them apart after playing with them for a few days. Or just straight to the trash.

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>>36074354
Nah, in today's world the value of this shit is known and they will be put to auction on ebay in most cases.

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Anyone use a cricut to make doll clothes?

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>>36075763
prpr

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>>36074046
this is cute because I imagine someone just slightly off-camera frantically blowing bubbles into frame

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>>36078687
That's an adorable idea.

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>>36078687
You can see where they're coming from. Probably using one of those bubble gun toys.

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>>35932454
The anon who bought the ducky pool. It's rained every day for the last week and is forecasted to continue storming until the 20th. I'll get those photos eventually...

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What are your dolls up to, anons?

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>>36105202
modeling a sweatshirt i just made for my bff's doll
she looks like vitas in the 7th element video

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>>36105436
She does but it's charming. Damn you anon I'm going to have that stuck in my head all night.

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>>36106380
BLBLBLBLBLBLBL AH AH AAAH.

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>>36107224
I have tried to make that noise for ages and I still can't do it.

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>>36107529
That doll be asking for a lot of cuddles looking that cute and fluffy

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>>36105202
just hanging out

i love your doll, the saber sculpt fits very well and those pants are cool.

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>>36107529
How'd you make her eyes look like that?

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>>36111986
Unfortunately she's not mine, but it's probably a custom-printed set of eyes.

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>>36105202
mine are trapped in the closet

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>>36105202
I left my dolls alone in their cabinet for a few months, found them covered in mold when I finally got the chance too look at them. Now they’re all in quarantine while I slowly wash and disinfect each of them and their clothes. What sucks is I have about 30+ to clean but I hardly have time for them.

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>>36119270
Why weren't they in plastic or glass?

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>>36119351
They were in a wooden cabinet, I think several factors caused it. The room was completely dark with no air circulation. Moisture from a nearby window caused mold on the cabinet which contaminated the dolls. It was at least 6 months since I moved them. I threw the cabinet out, all the dolls are in plastic bins now. It’s been a week and so far I’ve only been able to clean one outfit.

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>>36119270
Jesus that's rough anon, where do you live? Somewhere particularly humid? Are they resin or vinyl? I hope you can save them... try white vinegar instead of bleach, it'll permeate better and should be less harsh.

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>>36119638
I live in the east coast, they’re all limited Dollfie Dreams. I’ve been using Oxy clean so the stains come off. I feel so guilty they’re all so sought after and now they are just sitting in crappy plastic tubs covered in mold.

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>>36119727
Nature does what it does anon, and with the weather we've had this year (also on the US east coast) it's no surprise that humidity would wreck your shit. What matters now is that you're working to fix the problems. Not all is lost- look into the vintage MLP collecting hobby, they deal with greater volumes of vinyl mold and might have some tips for you, too. Keep us posted!

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>>36119727
maybe look into soaking them in vinegar to kill the mold while youre working on them. double check that vinegar wont damage the vinyl though.

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>>36119727
Would storing them with some drying beads work? There are big packages for wardrobes, and plastic airless bags for storing stuff too.

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>>36123319
adding on to this, go to a pet store and look for "crystal" cat litter -- it's another good bulk desiccant. Don't bother with rice or anything- it's a starch, the mold will feed on it.

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>>36131032
Yeeeeeeeees!
So cute, love it.

Why are imitation scenes like this so captivating? Is it the doll's cuteness combined with the intent to "learn" an activity? I imagine babies probably elicit a similar response.

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Dollanons how do you store your dolls? Is there a "compact" way to store them? Is it okay to keep them in a certain pose inside a box or will it be bad for them in the long term?

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>>36133556
There's various options. When not doing anything with mine I have them sitting on shelves around the room. I remember one japanese guy keeping his in storage bins (because when an earthquake hit, he posted a photo of his doll room in disarray.) Some people store them in their boxes, to my knowledge, and others have a doll cabinet of glass, wood, or acrylic- but as an earlier anon noted, depending on your local climate and weather, this can present problems. Whatever you do, I'd try to make sure ventilation- or desiccation (silical gel packs, for example-) are factored into your plans.

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>>36133556
resin dolls stay in their boxes unless I take them out to play. vinyl/abs dolls stay on display in a detolf. my DD does have a stand and i wouldnt trust her to stand without it
the most compact way to store them is to disassemble or unstring them.
pose doesnt matter as far as im aware. could stretch out the elastic more but you'll have to replace that every x years anyway

I live in a dry climate so i dont and haven't ever worried about mold. my kikipop stood without a stand through a small earthquake once but thats an uncommon occurrence where i live

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In my experience vinyl dolls are pretty hard to damage from falls or other issues. Stains and yellowing are always a concern, and the faceup can get scratched- or the frame can crack or get loose over time, as happens with a lot of older dolls (and Obitsu in particular.) But as far as the actual vinyl goes, as long as it isn't cut or otherwise perforated, it'll keep on truckin'.

Thin resin parts (fingers especially) are prone to breaking off, and particularly hard falls might cause a chip, but resin seems pretty hardy in most general use situations, too. I wouldn't advise throwing a doll into a wall or dropping it from a several-story apartment balcony, but things falling from a shelf usually come away unscathed.

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https://twitter.com/pon2yuz6/status/1427264118382231555

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>>36138825
Looks like Miruku-chan

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>>36042021
Update, doll arrived earlier than expected. No clothes yet, but she became the Venus of the lil' napkin. I fear the day we get a proper stand for the massive head, time to take proper pictures tomorrow morning.

Captcha: ass2t

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>>36145349
Welcome to the hobby anon!

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>>36105202
Drinking bubble tea

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>>36145870
Super cute.

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>>35943028
>>35933420
God I saw these come across my Instagram feed and the way that person was promoting them was making it sound like she was gonna sell them super fast and easy.

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>>35933420
These actually look pretty good.

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Hi anons, I didn't know this thread existed until a few minutes ago. All your dolls are cute!

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Posting my newest doll

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>>36147753
Thanks anon! These threads are what first got me into the doll hobby, personally. It's been a lot of fun!

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>>36147780
gaudy but in a cute way

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>>36147780
I like her! What type of dolls are these? Resin, vinyl?

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>>36148142
Thank you! She's based on decora kei, so I guess that's what I'm going for.
>>36148904
They're all MDDs! Leftmost is a modded 08, middle is 22, right is modded 6.

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>>36149801
I really need to get some MDDs, thank you for sharing them!

Does anyone here have DDPs? I like the scale, but how do they pose? I know clothes can be tricky, too.

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Does anybody know how to navigate taobao? I really want a tinyfox doll

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>>36145349
We upgraded to a pet and a toy pinwheel, still no clothes. Which one's better, two pigtails or braids?

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I’ve been trying to get a minifee for a while now but wow they sell out so quick in the west. It’s like they’re up for a few minutes before they’re gone. Feeling like I’ll have to cave and preorder one a few months in advance.

And then I hear stuff like the quality control issues and I wonder if it’s even worth it. I’m anticipating having to do some serious sanding once I get her (and buying the safety equipment to do so). …. Why am I so eager to have a difficult project?

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>>36151361
Sorry but damn... that thing's fucking ugly.

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>>36153324
It's a work in progress, everything's just started. For constructive critique, all comments are welcomed.

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>>36153647
It was a remark towards its design not subjective appearance. Also it belongs in >>>/toy/.

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>>36154020
Gotcha, thanks for the rec, Blythes can be polarizing.

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>>36154020
>>36154804
People do some really great mods on Blythes. Also for some reason doll tailors make beautiful detailed clothes for them.
>>36152977
I have some, they're very hit or miss for me. People in the resin communities seem to buy whatever they put out and then resell it as soon as it gets to them. People almost always have split orders up for their new sets and stuff.

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>>36149818
I hear DDP pose like shit and they're really floppy.

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>>36156134
>Really floppy
Aren't they on the f3 frame though? That should be fixed with a few screw tightens. I have DDS girls and occasionally a joint will get floppy but it's easy to tighten them up.

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>>36155649
She reminds me of that doctor chick from P5. Cute way to style a doll.

That is a shame though, what’s miss for you about them? I’ve never owned resin and I thought fairyland might be a good way to try it, but I’m becoming more and more on the fence about it.

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https://twitter.com/kuma2doll/status/1428387345569509386

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>>36152977
Most of the resin hobby is very preorder-and-wait, but you can check #bjdsale(s) tags on instagram to try and find the ones you wanted. If you're drawn to them, have fun with it! I hope you can get one, anon. I've bought janky vinyl dolls before with intent to refurbish and repair them, so I understand the draw of a project. Maybe for you, it's about the aspect of making it truly your own?

(I want one of their discontinued centaurs so much but it's not likely to happen. One day...)

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I always wonder how they style their hair so damn perfectly in photos like this.

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>>36163590
Usually I see them using tiny brushes ..

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>>36165122
Meant combs. Oops.

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>>36163590

Styling wax and photoshop.

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>>36158838
Thanks anon, checking that tag religiously. Fingers crossed!

And I think that’s very true. I’m hoping to learn how to do faceups one of these days. They look a little easier on the more realistic sculpts because they have softer lines, but I could be kidding myself there.

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>>36169139
How do you even paint those nails? I was into microwriting at some point but this shit is ridiculous.

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god finding a dream choice proxy that doesn't slap 20% on top is impossible

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>>36169181
I honestly have no idea, it's too detail-oriented for my blood. Microwriting sounds cool, anon.

>>36169875
I wish volks would be normal and just sell us shit directly.

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>>36180503
Seeing this reminds me how much fangs have died out in popularity

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>>36173842
If you wait simultaneously for Volks to be normal and for cold fusion to be viable for energy, you'll have free unlimited energy while you're still waiting on proxies and click wars.

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>>36183458
I wish this wasn't correct but it really is.

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Are these ball-jointed dolls? If not, are they still welcome here? And does anyone know if they actually hum? I just preordered this on impulse to add to my waifu shrine, never owned a doll, just figures.

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>>36187407
I'm unsure, but you can try asking the folks over at >>>/toy/ 's doll thread too -- between the two threads I'm sure someone knows. Congratulations either way anon!

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>>36187407
im pretty sure they dont hum. theyre not BJDs, but theyre (probably) welcome here since we just welcomed a blythe (almost happily).

>>36182105
make yaeba great again

>>36183458
i could possibly see them doing something like volksusa's online FCS. maybe. I'm not going to count on it though

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>>36188101
That's my dream come true, I'd literally throw them so much money if there was a way we could just buy the dolls without going to Japan to get them.

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>>36188329
Is there a legit reason Volks won’t just sell it normally to Americans? Is it a logistics issue or do they just not like the west?

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>>36187407
I don't know, but they sure are cute. If I could afford it, I would've preordered too.

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>>36188406
I figure resins are just much more popular outside japan?

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>>36188406
Japan has a culture of exclusivity where value = rarity, so if they have the rare desirable thing (boy dolls, tan dolls, certain wig/eye colors and styles, etc) then by only selling them in one place, it keeps them valuable to their fans... is I think the mindset. It probably worked fine before e-commerce took over and the global marketplace got so big, but now Volks is just leaving a massive amount of money on the table because of their presumption that selling things people want to buy will, somehow, devalue those things. Like travelers wouldn't already go to Doll Point just for the experience!

Between that and how slowly traditional Japanese companies adopt new technologies in general, it's taking forever for us to get anything new that might be considered a 'market risk' and hasn't been tried and true as valuable for ages already in the home (read: important) market.

There's a reason Smart Dolls sell so well, and it's not because they're exceptionally high-quality. Availability will take you far.

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Sleep well, doll anons.

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>>36190588
someone cover her up, or she'll catch a cold

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>>36198320
Is that one of the chairs from Volks? I've heard they're very high quality.

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>>36198532
Yes it's a Volks SD chair.

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>>36198609
Thanks for the information! I hope I can get some volks furniture one day, it's expensive but it's really well-made.

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>>36205194
it's still pleather so the lifespan wont be great no matter how beautiful it is

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>>36205308
Oh fuck, really? As much as they charge for that shit?? Never mind, in that case.

>>36205455
How is Ms. No-Face doing today, anon?

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>>36205194
>>36205308
It is artificial leather or pleather but the lifespan shouldn't be affected that much since you won't handle it as much as you would a doll. Buy ONLY if you absolutely want the Volks brand, otherwise just get Chinese made or make your own.

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Hi /BJD/... I'm completely new to the hobby looking to build a doll. I really love >>36205455's style and am curious what parts they used to build their doll. Can anyone help me?

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Uh oh. https://twitter.com/wes00276/status/1429470002558562312

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>>36209489
nevermind they were my twitter mutual i guess

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>>36205806
just dandy

>>36209489
she is a ddh01 with the mouth/chin/jaw sanded on an mmd body, both of which can be purchased through volks

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>>36209724
Dolls are NOT for lewd

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>>36222309
Then why are they so damn sexy?

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What if the dolls wanna lewd?

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>>36227283
You just don't deny your master.

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Got two new outfits in the mail today, here's a photo of one of them. Looks pretty good imo.

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Do yall happen to know of any dolls with super high range of movement, especially around shoulder/hip/knee axes?

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>>36229469
Needs a bagel as big as her.

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>>36229975
Artifex/Twigling maybe? Silicone bodies are pretty malleable as well but pretty delicate to maintain. Do you have a specific size/style/material you're looking for, anon?

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>>36231166
Those do seem to have good articulation but I'm looking for more of an anime style one, that preferably isn't resin since I'm not a huge fan of the "string" rigging? Not sure what it's exactly called. For size, at most Id go up to DD and lowest probably 26-30cm?

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>>36231255
As far as anime goes, Volks' newest vinyl bodies seem pretty good if you're willing to take a screwdriver to them to tighten the joints, and Obitsu bodies are known for being particularly poseable because of their soft stomachs. Angel Philia are also pretty flexible from what I've seen, and some (Ellie) have an anime-style face There are also wire-skeleton soft-silicone bodies available that are probly pretty flexible, but I have no direct experience with them. Additionally, I know there are anime-style resins with Aimerai and 2-D Doll, but I am unsure how poseable they are -- but with resin it is frequently a trivial matter to get a doll head from one company and a body from another if you'd like to go that route.

No matter what you decide to go with, in all cases, Smart Dolls pose like shit. I actually like them aesthetically, but it doesn't change the fact that they pose like shit. Beyond that, there's plenty of good options out there -- good luck shopping, anon!

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>>36233065
Thank you for your help anon, I think I'll look into getting an Obitsu doll since they seem a bit cheaper than DD from what I can see.

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>>36233100
Enjoy, anon!

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>>35960033
If the person maintaining this is around, perhaps it would be worthwhile to include the patterns from >>35928945 as well, just in case they go missing?

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Does anyone here know where I can get Dollho Type VDD? I asked in /ona/, but got no response.

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>>36234420
Last I heard dollhos aren't being produced anymore, though I'm unsure as to why. If I recall, there are videos on the internet for how to modify an ona/hip/mini-torso into a dollho (in short: wires) for those brave enough to modify them, but I can imagine that's not exactly appealing.

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Dolls give me such a complicated feeling.
I don't think I'll ever buy one, but if personal service androids are a thing in my lifetime I want one with doll joints.

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>>36238063
CUUUUTE

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>>36229975
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>>36233100
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't obitsus discontinued? Might affect availability down the road

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How do I properly maintain old wigs? I have a kirika wig that looks like its starting to split at the pony tail section from what looks like stress of the elastic band + hair rigidity.

Would oiling help the hair strands from snapping?

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>>36240982
What are the hair strands made of? Generally, I don't think you can repair a polymer once the macromolecules started to crack. You'd need a coupling agent for it, and it's not in your ordinary oils. I think the most you can do with these things is preventive maintancence, but you are way past it, if it tries to separate.

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>>36240773
The 60cm, 55cm, and 50cm (I believe?) dolls are discontinued, but the MDD-sized dolls are still in production, and there are also Angel Philia and Azone's Iris Collect series which are built from Obitsu's 50cm frame. It's unfortunate they aren't producing their larger bodies though, even if the shoulders look silly with how huge they are, I appreciate their poseability.

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