BJD Thread

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'Tis the Season Edition

BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.
Previous Thread: >>45301700
Resin Dolls Thread: Dead Again (but you can post here, too.)
Fashion/Other Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/10772239
FAQs and Links
New Guide: anime-dolls.moe
Old Guide: dollfaq.buyfags.moe
Booru: bjd.booru.org
Telegram: https://t.me/BallJointDolls
Sewing pattern books:
https://mega.nz/folder/iFd3wapa#B70grHUe4xsTkLU_s8Ag_Q
Doll Calendar Project: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1abqGwCjvHI0DalA13tDVTwtgYyXPgG1UXJ98AcNCeQk/edit?usp=sharing
/jp/ BJD QnA Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJPKqCd8YX5_JcB7NWjRS5Zy4dKeKMg5l-YmoHZgFZk/edit?usp=sharing

Current Photo Challenge: Holiday Cheer
Previous Photo Challenge: Snacktime

If your doll is for sex, go to /ona/:
>>45476860
(Dollhos have been discontinued for years. Try the 60cm Six House Dolls instead.)

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my 2 pureneemo 1st and 3nd gen.

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>>45485084
Very cute anon, and nice fumos as well!

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>>45485031
I love painted doll nails!

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>>45485084
Come on, you didn't even take the time to focus the camera.

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>>45485739
I thought it looked like motion blur. Maybe anon has parkinsons.

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do people purchase fancy DSLR cameras just for doll pictures? or do they use any camera they already own

assuming the former, what is the best i can do with a budget of exactly $1,000

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I want to make a Rozen Maiden

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>>45486793
If you're new to photography, whatever they have at the local walmart equivalent is as good a place to start as any. Gear matters far less in the beginning, and even your phone is a great place to begin building up an idea of not just how to take better photos, but what kind of photos you want to take in the first place. Then if you want to get a fancy camera down the line, you'll be better prepared to understand what you actually want to do and what tools you will need in order to do it. Working with what you already own is the best way to grow!

>>45486814
Do you have a specific girl in mind, anon?

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>>45486916
either suigintou or souseiseki

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>>45483253
Generally MMD and 45s can wear each others clothing, but it wont fit properly. You'd see 1cm more leg and arm. Maybe some fitting issues with the chest/shoulder and/or securing the outfit if it uses snaps.

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>>45486793
>do people purchase fancy DSLR cameras just for doll pictures?
no, they buy fancy MILCs (DSLRs are "old school" now), then 10x that in lenses
but don't despair!
that's just the japanese way, they work too much and have no time, so they just spend absurd amounts on their hobbies to make up for it
in all seriousness though, poke around used listings on ebay a bit and $1,000 will get you a great beginner kit
actually, you can probably get a decent older DSLR (~10y) with kit lens for $500, get a $50 tripod off amazon (indispensable especially for dolls), and go from there
modern phone cameras are amazing quality these days so you can totally just do that like >>45486916 suggests
personally I'd still go for the DSLR, because it will give you a lot of control over the image that might be difficult with camera app controls (manual focus is most important imo, followed by manual exposure settings)
there's a lot to learn but also a lot of beginner photography tutorials on youtube etc.

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>>45485136
Thanks anon

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>>45486793
I bought my Canon T7 with a stabilizer lens for 600CAD new, so you can do a lot with, what I assume is, 1k USD.

Mirrorless cameras are becoming the standard, so you have the tradeoff of paying more and future proofing, or less with amore mature tech. God knows how many used DSLR I've seen on Facebook that are barely used and going for half what I paid.

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>>45485084
These are dangerous

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>>45486793
Irc the most important difference between fancy high end vs low end cameras is the ability to better capture moving objects like sports and whatever, besides the "full frame" thing

What I mean by this is that you can absolutely do amazing doll photography with the most budget DSLR camera, what matters the most is the lense and in this type of photography the second thing that matters the most is lighting.

Though I recommend buying a cheap DSLR camera that has an extendable LCD panel so you can take ground level pictures and etc way more comfortably, something like Nikon D5300 (in contrast with Nikon D3300 that does not have extendable LCD panel)

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>>45489032
Nah uh

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>>45485739
It was before work I kinda rushed it

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took the plunge, how'd i do?

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>>45486793
>do people purchase fancy DSLR cameras just for doll pictures?
yes

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>>45493692
font rendering out of 10

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>>45494135
I did the opposite, I had 2 mirror-less cameras before hand and recently bought another I might as well get a doll for some model work.
>>45494464
I had to scale the page down to fit everything in the screenshot box, here's a better pic of the head i chose

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>>45494581
ah a camera collector. i hope to see many photos from you when your girl arrives. they're good models until they fall over

my early dollfoto were all on point and shoots bought specifically for the purpose of dollfoto on a teen budget. I was finally able to upgrade a couple years ago

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>>45493692
Your girl needs a bra. Turns out imomos big momos are pretty big.

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>>45495461
one of the outfits I ordered has what I presume to be a stretchy crop-top

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>>45494702
my d*ng angel boi is too beautiful....

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My daughter is cute.

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my high quality contribution
https://files.catbox.moe/as5cmj.mp4

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>>45498623
Let's go more pure neemo

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This what I recently got

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>>45499819
Just waiting

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>>45499819
Does it include all the outfits? Super cute

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>>45499819
I so want to get a Colorful Dreaming girls but I know I'd brankrupt myself with two different scales of wardrobes.

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>>45486949
They have DD-sized costumes for them on from-sen.

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>>45498549
I concur. Cuteness confirmed.

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>>45498549
So this doll is yours, she looks great. The warm light combined with the Christmas tree creates a pleasant atmosphere.

>>45498623
This is why her hand was weird while eating your sandwich in the last thread, she was getting ready to dance!

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>>45499892
Yes

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>>45499892
Just go a on eBay on I think there is on left

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>>45504085
That first gen pure neemo hands that's not my doll, I have 2 of similar dolls like it

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I carried my dolls to a con. I'm kind of proud of the cardboard contraption I made to carry them safely.

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>>45504464
Cute

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I have grown to love resins much more than vinyl dolls. The koreans have won. If we ever get a /kr/ board for April Fools day then I will be the first defector.

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>>45506223
I support you anon. All dolls are good dolls. If someone ever makes a doll general in a hypothetical /kr/ board, I'll add it to the OP.

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>>45504464
Cute! Was that Yama-Con?

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Any else have pure neemo

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>>45501294
Your not tho, buy the basic one that's mid ranged.

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>>45507392
I have 3 of them, my favourite line is Sahra's a la Mode, the face prints are still cute and distinct but more modern and less silly than the older designs in the Ex Cute line, and the newer outfit lines have been really pretty

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>>45506695
Barcelona. It was my first one after being goaded into it.

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>>45507622
Oh, I thought you might be one of the anons that lives in this general area of the US, but I couldn't have been more wrong!

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>>45502009
oh nice okay. i think the hard part will be making the face similar to the anime

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my pureneemo Yujia Wang, also she was my first anime-style doll, I'm waiting for my Volks' Anastasia to arrive from Japan

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>>45507392
I rarely identify myself, but OP here. I first got started in this hobby with Azone Pure Neemos, and I still have a lot of fondness for my littlest dolls even though I tend to work in larger scales now. This was my very first doll photo!

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By the last breath of the four winds that blow,
I'll have revenge upon Fortunato,
Smile in his face, I'll say "come let us go",
I've a cask of Amontillado.

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>>45512444
I love dolls dressed like this, it's not my style for my own girls, but dang if it ain't pretty.
Volks news for those in the US, particularly the Western states, LA Dolpa 2024 was announced with more details coming. It was in Anaheim in 2019, and probably will be again.

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>>45513391
My appreciation of "cute" things has declined rapidly and my appreciation of "beautiful" and "cool" things has skyrocketed.
These days I scroll right past MDD images in my twitter feed.

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This month I'm paying the first layaway for a 1/3 resin doll. I've decided a BJD is what I really want.

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>>45516862
Congratulations, anon! I'm excited for you.

>>45513639
Tastes change! I'm glad you've found something you like sp much, anon.

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Does the lack of a neck articulation on most doll bodies hinder head posability?

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>>45524442
Finally the picture with visible joints in this thread. It's nice. Thanks anon.

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what the doll doin?

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>>45499700
i'm in love

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>>45494702
post your vintage teen-budget doll photos

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>>45513639
I like both

>>45522077
a bit yeah
what's frustrating is that for vinyl, the skeletons usually have fairly well articulated necks (and torsos)
then you put the body parts on it and get a mere fraction of the poseability

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I wish Azone's bra game wasnt as bad as it is. Been really tempted to get a G bust as the only bra that actually fits an I bust is the one she came with and a fussy to put on strapless. Nothing else in that size is offered. Wouldnt be surprised if Volk's larger DD bras fit better as its the case for smaller ones on 45s.

Time to learn to sewing I guess.

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>>45531507
It's gonna be a resin doll. I'm doing it this week, finally. Thank goodness they have a layaway option 'cause it's so much money.

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>>45486793
Before you buy a camera, invest into a good set of lights if you're shooting indoors. Light make for 90% of good image quality and indoor photos usually look bad because of poor lighting.

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>>45534400
look at it go

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>>45486793
>$1000
Easy peazy anon
Get a nice 'starter' DSLR like a Nikon D3400 or Canon Rebel. You can usually find used or 'refreshed' ones on Amazon for around $400-500, but it can fluctuate a little. It'll come with a kit lens (the kind that changes between lots of focal points) you'll want something better later. A 50mm lens is great for doll photos, and should be around $150. But you'll be good with a kit lens for starting.
Get a decent tripod for it and a shutter release remote, a good tripod should be around 40-50 dollars and a release should be around $15-25
A lighting kit is next, nothing scary or big, you're lighting something small anyway. Make sure it's defused light so you get softer lighting and something that can shift between warm and cool lighting is best. Cheap ring lights do this, get two, or you can get a cheap softbox kit and change the bulbs for white temp controlled ones for around the same price.
That's it, you'll be good to go, start playing around see what works, and what doesn't. You'll take hundreds of pictures for one or two good ones, and that's normal.
Pic releated, just threw it together on Amazon right now.

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>>45530062
unbelievable how light he was in 2010. yellowing went hardest on him of all my dolls

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>>45535497
very nice, im assuming the remaining money for the budget is ample for assembling a cute MMD doll, too

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I tried to fix their sailor necks but the more I fiddled the worse it got.
And I'm aware that twintail requires remaking (again). Maybe when I change their pose, right now they're very tightly locked into position.

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>watch resin doll stuff on YT
>pristine doll is a perfect angel of God
>owner looks like a swamp hag
>wrist tattoos
>later video with "faceup done!!!" shows doll in tacky makeup looking like a skank
maybe I shouldn't feel guilty for getting one as a guy. she could have it so much worse
is it just as bad when it comes to anime vinyl dolls?

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>bookmarking cute shoes that cost more than the real version of the same shoes
I regret to announce that this is the end

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>>45539396
Unfortunately this is the inevitable reality of life with dolls. (ACBJD is having a sale right now, helps take the edge off shoeing your dolls.)

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>>45539898
Are resin dolls durable? I mean, provided they're handled with care. Or are they crystal tier fragile things that you have to sweat about every time you move them?

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>>45540146
Fingers and other thin, delicate parts can be troublesome, especially on smaller dolls. Anything that's long and thin like fingers, wings, or antlers need to be treated especially delicately. The thicker parts like arms, legs, and so on are much sturdier, especially if you take care of them. Scratches and so on can still occur (and paint will inevitably wear off of moving parts like joints because of the nature of friction,) but generally speaking I don't worry about them too much. Honestly, though obviously I'd not want this to happen, I'm pretty sure I could throw some of the thickest pieces of resin I have directly at a wall and it's the wall that would come away damaged. So, while care is needed, you don't have to be afraid to breathe around them, or to pose and fiddle with them for that matter.

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>>45540172
Oh yeah I imagine that especially a larger doll falling off balance would result in damage, but I was talking about fiddling with the joints and so on. I've seen a video where someone unboxed a doll and a piece of resin chipped off the ankle right after opening. I hope this isn't common.
When joints wear too much, you can replace them, right? I assume you can buy spares directly from the seller if they're still in business, or even a whole new body. I like this aspect quite a lot.
I have learned that you just use pastels to do blushing and face-ups. I assume this is art pastels or chalks and not a special type? And then what kind of fixative do you use?

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>>45540302
Chalk pastels are what most people use, don't use anything oil-based as it can stain the resin. Watercolor pencils are also used for sketching out the design, I believe, and others may use acrylic or gouache, depending on the type of work they do -- as well as an airbrush if they have one, in the case of things like body blushing or painting fantasy parts. Seal in layers as you go so that if you make a mistake, you can go back and fix it without having to start from scratch. Most people generally swear by Mr. Super Clear Matte UV Cut, but that's subject to availability in your area (most likely online.) Wear a mask and spray somewhere with good ventilation, you don't want to breathe it in.

I have chipped some joints in this manner, if the parts are thin it can happen. This generally won't affect the usability of the doll, but I know some are more invested in the aesthetics than I am. Generally speaking, resin is pretty sturdy under any amount of normal use. The strings need to be replaced from time-to-time as the elastic loses tension, but generally speaking it it's a pretty reliable material.

Buying replacement parts is... I have no idea, I imagine for many limited releases it would be next to impossible unless they share a body with something still for sale. Replacing a body is easier, though if mixing and matching between companies, resin colors vary wildly and can be tricky to match up.

I feel like some companies would be more willing/able to offer replacement parts than others based purely on if they still have the ability to cast those parts. Has anyone here ever had to replace a resin joint in specific?

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>>45540395
The company I'm buying from sells various heads and one body for all, so I shouldn't have issues getting spares.
>others may use acrylic or gouache, depending on the type of work they do
amazing, it's like a canvas. It's hard to believe none of this stains the resin.
I'll have to learn body blushing because only the heads come painted and commissioning this kind of job is too much of a bother. I assume body blushing is far easier than face-ups so I can do it myself.

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>>45540453
People seal the resin with MSC (or whatever sealant they use) before they work on the heads to prevent stains. Usually three coats (with drying time between each layer,) and then they work. Body blushing isn't necessarily easier as it is done with less tools -- it's still a skill that requires experience and time to figure out, so don't be discouraged if you accidentally make your dolls looks like bread in the beginning, because everyone starts somewhere. And remember to seal anything you work on both before you start and once you're done to keep your work in place. Body blushing inevitably wears off with time -- changing clothes, moving joints, setting them on surfaces, and the like simple wears it away! But some people enjoy the process of working on their dolls, and don't mind this aspect of their care.

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>>45540498
>don't be discouraged if you accidentally make your dolls looks like bread in the beginning, because everyone starts somewhere
Gee I hope not. I have no experience in makeup but I paint and use dry media a lot, so I hope I'll do at least an OK job. I was thinking of powdering chalk pastels and applying them with a cotton bud or something to the like. I definitely dislike when face-ups and blushing are too bold like bright red knuckles and knees, so I want to do something subtle and minimal.

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>>45540453
>It's hard to believe none of this stains the resin.
Honestly it's probably going to come down to the pigment if you're using watercolor or acrylics. Certain colors are known for staining paper, and likely have a chance of staining on resin as well; typically these are certain vibrant reds and yellows, as well as some blues. I don't know how much this impacts resin for sure, since I haven't done any sort of testing with it. Som staining colors like Alizarin Crimson are generally undesirable anyways, since they aren't lightfast and will fade.
>I assume body blushing is far easier than face-ups so I can do it myself.
You can mostly work more broadly and get away with it. You can also get super into it: I know when I've done it I always went pretty light on detail, since most of it's going to under clothes anyways.
>>45540556
>I was thinking of powdering chalk pastels and applying them with a cotton bud or something to the like.
I powdered chalk pastels and applied them with brushes from a set of makeup brushes. You can also mix in a little water and use them like paint if you want some more defined lines.

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>>45540453
>>amazing, it's like a canvas. It's hard to believe none of this stains the resin.
it does if you don't seal them first. You need to use a resin-safe sealant, and then paint on that. It's like prepping a canvas, which is also a process. After that, you can paint the doll safely (with doll safe paints and pastels, NEVER anything for humans.)

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Why the fuck do Azone dolls smell so good?

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>>45539233
>is it just as bad when it comes to anime vinyl dolls?
It's worse, we've got Angel Philia, which is devoted to making dolls that look like escorts. Here's an example of their work

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>>45546112
I think no matter how you spin it, owning a doll as a guy is gonna get you judged as a pervert deviant no matter your intentions. At least in my case, I'm sure of that. I definitely plan on hiding mine under lock and key with the same paranoia as if it were a sex doll when other people are around.

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>>45546342
>I definitely plan on hiding mine under lock and key with the same paranoia as if it were a sex doll when other people are around
Trust your gut instinct really, there's no need to risk your career or family over a piece of plastic. I'm too mentally bizarre to understand why society treats male doll owners this way

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>>45546848
I have no idea how there are dudes who just stand a doll in a public park and take pictures. I felt like I was gonna get lynched when I did things that were way less bold than that.

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>>45547115
the trick is to be 6'4", buff and good at holding eye contact. helps if you look like a crook too, nobody bothers me or approaches me and that's the way I like it.
but if you aren't like that, understand that 99% of people honestly don't care about what you're doing. worst case scenario is some zoomer tries to record you to post videos on tiktok or whatever
t. third worlder who used to take photos of figurines in public

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>>45547181
Man I live in the EU and I can't tell how many times I've had white trash try to pick up fights with me when I dressed mildly punk-goth as a teenager.

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more or less finished the long version of this skirt
I'll post more process pics later
made lots of mistakes obviously, many of which I was able to correct
but some will have to wait for the next attempt (have some red velvety material for a christmas version)
once I have the design down I'll post pattern & instructions for anyone interested

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>>45548152
also attempted stockings but for some reason my leg measurements were off, so those will need another try as well

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>>45548152
that's so pretty. needs a belt
the boots are amazing too

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>>45548164
>needs a belt
hm, only belt I have on-hand is a white AP thigh strap
I do plan on making (real) leather accessories eventually, plenty of doll-sized buckles available

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>>45548178
try a strip of black fabric tied into a bow to the side

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Has anyone done the switch from /toy/ to bjds? Can you tell me what brought you to make the switch? Anything you miss from /toy/?

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>>45546342
Acting suspicious is what's going to make people think it's a sex thing.

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>>45550372
You kind of have a point...

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>>45550372
on the other hand, while they might think it's not a sex thing, they'd still banish me to cringe land
I just cannot let people know
the fact these girls are huge is gonna make it difficult. I think I'm gonna get caught very quickly
this is fursuit tier difficult to explain

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>>45548152
very cute!!

>>45548161
what kind of fabric are you using for the socks? something like a 4-way stretch mesh? i recently tried making some otk socks with solid 4-way stretch fabric, but despite what i thought were careful measurements, they ended up fitting best pulled up almost to the top of the thigh when worn (not that i mind, but it was unexpected). they mysteriously still seemed to fit well otherwise.

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>>45550919
>this is fursuit tier difficult to explain

>Bro what the fuck is that
>It's a doll
>Why
>I think it's cute
It's that easy my dude. You think people bother explaining anime figs?

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>>45553065
You know this is the kind of stuff that makes me realize I must live in a dysfunctional environment 'cause these scenarios never go down as smoothly as others assume. I've had friends or family members sullk for weeks or stop talking to me because of inconsequential shit like this.
I remember when I bought a plastic skull for drawing practice I was completely unprepared for anything but "haha that's a little creepy" but it went down like a fucking nightmare like I'd gone desecrating graves while chanting hail satan.

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>>45553779
Oh. You have THAT kind of family. Sorry to hear.

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>>45553881
>THAT kind of family
w-what does that mean... also yes

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Welp, today I am much poorer but very happy.

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>>45554596
What did you buy?

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>>45557068
unfortunate

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>>45557387
What?

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>>45557068
I like her

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>>45557387
I know, it's a resin doll and not anime style, but there's no other general
At least it's not a DollChateau, I wanted to get one of those early on

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Actually I might still get a Gladys head and put it on a Maskcat body in the future if the size matches.

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>>45485031
Are doll worth it?

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>>45557471
Aw c'mon, I like Doll Chateau. They're weird as hell, but I love my lil hermit crab girl.

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>>45558088
Dolls are worth it for the person who enjoys dolls. It's up to the individual whether or not they will enjoy this hobby. I do, but others in my life, while they support me, they do not understand what I see in them. If they call out to your heart, I think it's worth it to pursue that -- within reason, of course.

>>45553779
Not your fault, anon, it's a learning process to unlearn all the shit you pick up growing up in that environment. I understand why you worry so much, and I hope one day you will be free to pursue your interests without judgment.

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>>45558276
I like them too, I still think Gladys is great and I think I ended up moving on just because the company wouldn't reply to my e-mails. But apparently they're a love or hate kind of thing and resin is already niche in this general.

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>>45558304
Can you do it with dolls?

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>>45558447
off to /ona/ with ya
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>>45558447
you deviant

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Can someone answer this? >>45549949 I thought it might have gone unseen

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>>45557068
>it's levi-OH-sa

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>>45558509
honestly dont know what you mean. do you mean from /toy/ to /jp/, or from action figures to dolls?

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>>45558647
action figures to dolls

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>>45558557
Kek goddammit anon

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I got sent over here by buyfag on /a/. I checked your guide and it states that vinyl stains easily, which makes sense. However, the doll I'm getting are the Nendoroid Dolls, which are supposedly made of PVC and ABS. I would assume that as such, you don't have to store them naked then. But someone in the buythread had a horror story about them getting stained? So, which is it, do you need to store Nendoroid Dolls naked and just dress them up for pictures or can you have them displayed with their clothes on?

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>>45559137
anon what does PVC stand for

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>>45559191
Plastic Very Cute

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>>45559191
Oh no, I'm retarded. So, you have to keep them naked in a drawer until it is time for dress up?

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>>45559137
>>45559200
I dunno about Nendoroids but I've seen endless complaints on /toy/ about Goodsmile Company clothing staining like crazy (that is on clothed Figmas, however). It's not just the plastic, the dyes in soft goods vary in quality.

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>>45559206
Hm. Well, they don't seem to make full bodysuits for nendoroid dolls yet. And unfortunately, Kaguya's school outfit is black. I wonder if there is a solution or this is just what I get for not doing my research before impulse buying.

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>>45559289
there is a number of guides on how to prep soft goods so that they do not stain or limit staining
things like stirring them gently into water and vinegar then letting dry
the vinegar smell should go away and the process is supposed to set the dye further into the fabric

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>>45559289
another solution is - if you're gonna display the figure - to just wrap the body in cling film. on long clothes like Kaguya's dress this shouldn't show up and it will preserve the body from staining
I don't know how healthy it is for the plastic in the long term though

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>>45559438
>>45559455
Thanks, guys. Appreciate the advice.

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>>45558447
Not this again...

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>>45559137
Your post prompted me to check my Nendoroid Doll Milla for stains, and yep, she's got red stains all the way around her waist from her skirt. I didn't plan on changing her anyway, so it doesn't really bother me personally. But yeah they definitely do stain.
On a somewhat related note, I've had my Azone 1/3 Syaro doll in a black dress (also made by Azone) with black cloth directly on her skin for years and she hasn't stained. Black socks from an unknown dealer stained Tiara's (MDD) feet from just a couple days.

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>>45560161
This was after how long? Maybe it is acceptable (especially if you can get them out).

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>>45560167
>This was after how long?
Since I got her on 11/03/2022, so just over a year.

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>>45560182
I guess that's not too bad. Thanks for the insight.

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>>45560161
L-lewd!

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>>45560161
While reassembling her, I also noticed some red stains on her chin from her cape.

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>>45552600
>what kind of fabric are you using for the socks?
the stretchiest tulle I could find just poking around my local fabric store
not particularly happy with it
honestly I'd probably be better off buying actual stockings & cutting them up
as for measurements, in this case I took some very thorough full-body measurements and was going off those
however, the way doll socks are constructed, you kind of have to make it up as you go around the ankle
I think I just need more length through there, because the fit problem was they weren't going high enough up the thigh

>>45559200
>>45559206
I have exactly one figure, and one of the arms is stained from pigment bleeding off painted-on gloves
vinyl gonna vinyl
>>45559438
not an expert but I have heard the vinegar thing is only for certain dyes, based on their chemical composition or something
personally I just thoroughly wash all new darkly-colored doll clothes, going at the seams with a soft toothbrush
because I've found often the thread can continue to hold excess dye after the main cloth is good to go
(I have skipped some higher-end pieces though that I figured were low-risk due to lining/layers)

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>>45549949
Yeah I had monster high and rainbow high and jumped over the a smart doll and a dollfie

It’s a bit different for me thought because I love customization but don’t like sewing small clothes. I still customize the smaller dolls but a lot of my energy is to my bjds

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remember when I posted this and everyone loved me? Good times

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>>45560475
I mean, I'm new here and it is pretty funny.

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>>45560578
just for you I'll post the rest

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>>45560597
>>45560592
>>45560587
Thanks. I enjoy!

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>>45560475
>>45560587
>>45560592
Body seems like might be a bit stiff

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>>45560879
It's trading mobility for high defensive stats

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>>45560592
>those who control the pvc, control the universe

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>>45560592
the Spice must flow...

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>>45549949
I'm a bit of both. I really like figmas and figuarts figures for their posability and customization.
I got into dolls because the scales are more standard so it's easier to find clothes and accessories for them. Also much more customizable. I just like having tiny people around the house with me and I found out dolls are perfect for that, but I still buy and playbwith my figmas because they scratch a different itch.

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>>45562046
I'm making the switch because I got tired of so many things about action figures and model kits. No matter how carefully you handle them they WILL break or get loose or have paint problems because in the end I think they're not meant for being fiddled with but they're just display items that you're supposed to put on a shelf. The prices are getting crazy, QC worse, companies only offer support to Japanese customers, everything is preorders so you have to buy blind, aftermarket/scalping. It's more stress than fun. I like photography so I thought I'd cave in and get a BJD. I also dislike plastic clothing because it limits articulation so much so you can only get nice poses with naked figures. Synthetic Human is the only figure I can say I'm 100% happy with.

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>>45562091
Yeah, the market for action figures and kits has been having a lot of issues. But I still haven't made a complete switch because buying a doll feels like a bigger commitment, at least for me. I have to choose the right one, choose the right wigs and eyes for her, shop for clothes, take care of her, etc. Meanwhile I can buy a figure and play with it straight out of the box.
Things like Azones feel closer to the latter, which is why I'm drawn to them the most. I wish they did more collabs with anime and games to do specific characters.

Also, as an european, figures are not only cheaper but much easier to get a hold of. If I want a doll that's not listed in the few EU stores I have to go through a lot of hassle and extra charges just to bring her home.

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>>45562127
I import everything. Even with ridiculous taxes the prices are still inferior than I see in domestic stores.
Another thing that annoys me is how they're doing this DLC model where parts are exclusive or you have to buy them seprately or you get parts for another figure in the same line. Really feels like getting milked endlessly. So many times I thought I just wanted a good body that I could put clothes on, but I'm not a fan of anime faces on larger dolls, I think they translate a lot better in small scale.
I'm still conflicted because I cannot commit to both at the same time, maybe I'll get a figure every now and then but the whole experience so far has been really offputting. I hope I won't get disappointed with a BJD, I love the idea of dressing her up. The one I'm getting also poses really well and can do things most action figures can't so (e.g. sit cross-legged)

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>>45559438
Adding a tip from /cgl/ - soak clothes in lukewarm water with a color catching sheet

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Random dumb idea: MDD in mousey outfit inside a hamster ball

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>>45563889
>MDD in mousey outfit with pint of beer on her head
>for you, it's on the mouse

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>>45563937
>Doll with smug face in rat outfit laying in a Wisconsin cheese hat
>looking very cheesed with herself

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>>45557387
why unfortunate?

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Is the doll with the blue hair (not miku ofc but the one which the person is holding a hand over) a 57cm DD?
Is the person particularly small or is the doll really that large? I am still coming to terms with how big a 57cm doll is

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Does anyone have pictures that really give an idea of the scale of a DD, like this one?
There was a thread about a Miku DD and in most pictures she looked tiny, but these look enormous. It's amazing how tall they are. I am actually surprised that these large vinyl dolls can stand at all considering they have an internal skeleton which I assume is far more weight than strung resin dolls
The MDD in this picture is super adorable. Perfect scale

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>>45565535
I own that outfit and that appears to be DDdy Towa wearing it. She is maybe a cm or two taller, but essentially yes

.>>45565593
Sure do. 60cm Obitsu-Dollfie Dream hybrid with Dad for scale. They actually weigh less than resin IME because vinyl is so light, and the pieces are hollow inside (unlike resin, which tends to have many more solid parts, at least IME.)

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>>45565681
>camping with your doll
based. I'll take mine /out/ one day too
but yeah that's really tall, wouldn't say large
>They actually weigh less than resin IME because vinyl is so light
huh that's interesting. I was certain that because of the strings, the parts in a resin doll would be much more hollow while vinyl would have more of a hefty, full feel
one thing I find really appealing in vinyl is that from what I've seen, they move pretty much like action figures. Resin dolls look harder to control unless - I assume - they're perfectly strung.

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>>45560475
don't worry i still love you!

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Haro BJD anons, I have a tiny consultation.
The original oficial DD of Hatsune Miku is rather costly so I was thinking, how hard/costly would it be to recreate or make a extremely similar DD ?

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>>45566221
Someone did that on /toy/ and it cost him some 500 dollars IIRC but he also gave her an enormous rack and other quirks. the faceup was self-made.

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>>45565681
>>45565855
>They actually weigh less than resin IME because vinyl is so light
seconding this, though full disclosure i only have one resin doll for comparison. he is so much heavier than my other dolls that he is sitting on an upended brick in my display case until i can get a sturdier stand than the ones i’m used to using for my DDs. i’m still terrible at posing him (the limbs are much heavier than with vinyl), and the elastics still kind of scare me, so i might end up sticking with some kind of seated position thing that is less silly than a brick (though that does amuse me). i’m too much of a resin noob to know if he is strung either too tight or too lose. also sorry for the bad quality phone photo!

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>>45566231
Interesting, other question would be, assuming that one doesn't have a lot of ability (or knowledge) to actually do the task, are there people or companies online that you could commission to actually recreate her ? It seems like most people do everything themselves but I'm guessing at least someone out there is offering such a service.

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>>45566275
Vinyl is almost impossible to cast outside of a factory setting, unfortunately. Home-made silicone option parts (busts, torsos mostly) are available, but silicone has its own pros and cons and maintenance to consider, and none of that will account for the need to get a head and face-up done, or the custom outfit. Isn't Volks re-releasing Miku right now? The scalper prices on the aftermarket are bad, but the re-release is less of an investment comparatively.

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>>45566221
What is it about the original that you're after? Because they re-release her, and different editions fairly regularly. There's a new version about to start presales too.

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>>45566258
looks a very dapper boy, anon
>>45566275
I have been looking for that custom miku on palanq.win but I've found more interesting customs
namely pic rel and this which is nsfw
https://twitter.com/otomamay_tpl/status/125185453731429580
this guy is an absolute coomer

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>>45566401
edit-just ended. My bad,.

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>>45566413
There are also people like Zodake.Ekadoz who have like five different custom iterations of Hatsune Miku

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Got some new winter/holiday clothes this week. My couch is a little busy but at least its a different backdrop.

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>>45565681
Good to see you're still around, camper anon!
>>45566258
He's gorgeous! The brick is really funny to me, I've been using a boxed candle as a seat for my 1/4 Tinyfox girl because she's so heavy and solid

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>>45550919
>>45553779
> dysfunctional environment
> I just cannot let people know

It's hard but doable. rant inc

I am very far down the rabbit hole with 22 DDs, and have kept it a secret apart from a few friends for almost a decade. No matter how you spin it, society will judge you harshly. Being open and honest or "nonsuspicious" isn't going to change this. I'm not going to even try explaining my doll collection to my coworkers if I invite them over for dinner/game night, and ruin any chances of future promotions, recommendations, or referrals. Not to mention people get fired for far less these days like that twitch streamer teacher. Life as an adult is full of compromises and I'm not about to burn bridges to die on a proverbial doll hill. This is no different than not going to see R rated films with conservative family or friends.

I don't know your exact circumstances, but I'd truly weigh the pros and cons for both the present and future before "coming out of the closet" so to speak.

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>>45566645
That's an MDD, though, right?
And she's like 40cm so quite large on her own

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>>45566258
Gotta say that the hair looks fantastic
>i’m too much of a resin noob to know if he is strung either too tight or too lose.
Is he "kicky", do the limbs move in a snappy way? That means he's strung too tight which may lead to damage

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>>45567646
Oh yeah I'm not even thinking about it. On the other hand how the hell are you capable of hiding 22 DDs? Do you have a room you keep locked at all times?
I'm getting one DD-sized doll and I'm going nuts figuring out where to slip her box that is tamper-proof

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>>45567172
Extremely soft & comfortable photo / 10, strong cuddle urge

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>tfw I'll have a beautiful doll in a few months
I even got a pair of jointed hands for her and a beautiful dress
I will need to buy her a nice pair of shoes
I'm also happy that apparently SD bodies do fit on these dolls, so I hve a ton of choice

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*SD clothes

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>>45570065
ACBJD is having an accessory sale, it's a good time to stock up on shoes, socks, and so on.

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>>45568844
It is. Sorry, I misunderstood your request and thought you were looking for more similar pictures of MDDs. After rereading your post I realize I'm retarded.

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>>45571103
It's OK, the doll is adorable
is that your pic actually, or is it from someone else?

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>>45571126
Thanks. It is my pic.

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Say I think this creepy Miku here is a DD, so 57cm, but seen like this she looks tiny. But I've seen a couple pics next to girls and they look huge
Mine should reach right above my knee in size and her head's circumference is about the size of my wrist, but I still cannot form a general idea in my head of how big she actually is

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>>45571145
She is a DDS, so about 57cm. What doll are you getting anon? I can try to find comparisons for you, or, if I have a similar doll, I'll go take a photo next to some common household items.

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>>45571172
>What doll are you getting anon?
see >>45557068 it says 57cm
sorry for being a bit annoying with all the questions and autism but I'm a bit swept away now that I actually committed
I'm actually starting to feel a bit pleased with how large she's gonna be. At this scale I can probably sew clothes for her myself.

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>>45571141
That doll is super cute. Was that in a restaurant in Japan?

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>>45571145
>>45566645
I think you really have to be a certain type of person to enjoy dolls at this scale and level of detail. I like the idea of dolls, but these trigger my fight or flight response.

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>>45571145
Just get a ruler or measuring tape and make a cardboard cutout if it bothers you this much?

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>>45568926
>Do you have a room you keep locked at all times?
NTA but i would lock my bedroom door if I had people over even if I didn't mind them seeing my shit, and any other room I didn't want them in. I've know people in the past who would literally paw through other people's shit, and while I don't think any of my friends would do that, I'll still lock those doors.

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>>45571477
Thank you anon. It was taken in a small restaurant near Fushimi Inari Taisha. I posted lots of pictures from my trip, including these, in previous thread(s) if you want to go back and check them out on an archive. The trip was from 10/25-11/16 so they'll be in threads during that period. You can also see them on my X @sasoriqx if that's easier.
I still have a lot more pictures to share but I've been lazy. Sorry anons.

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>>45571556
>if it bothers you
Oh not at all. Well there's just the part about how conspicuous it's gonna be, but other than that I'm pretty excited at the idea. I've only handled tiny action figures before.
>>45571497
>these trigger my fight or flight response
that Miku is designed for that

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>>45571556
Also yes I've stood a ruler up on my desk to get an idea, and while I can guess it's gonna be pretty large I can't really picture it in my head.

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>>45571626
I've seen that photo in another thread! I recognize her now.

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already getting a fourth doll and thinking of the fifth and buying new clothes. how to stop? should I?

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>>45571738
Honestly even though I have a 41cm 1/4 girl I wasn't prepared for how big a 1/3 (55-60cm) doll is in real life - I saw a smartdoll at a convention and she was fucking massive even compared to how I imagined and having seen tons of pictures of people holding them. They just have a strong presence, you see their shoes in pictures and think "ah a little doll shoe" and then it takes up your whole palm when you hold it. That being said I hope you enjoy your girl when she gets to you, it'll probably be a long wait as all made to order dolls are but you're welcome to hang out here in the meantime.
>>45571986
It doesn't stop! But really you'll probably attain enough variety in your doll lineup that most new ones that tempt you will be similar enough to one you already have that you should start passing on them, if you're an impulse buyer. I have a very specific plan for what dolls I want to get and how I want them to look, so whenever a tempting doll goes up I compare to what I want, and if it doesn't fit, I'll have to pass. Also stop if you're having financial issues, your dolls would rather you eat than them have new clothes

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>>45572296
>I saw a smartdoll at a convention and she was fucking massive even compared to how I imagined and having seen tons of pictures of people holding them. They just have a strong presence, you see their shoes in pictures and think "ah a little doll shoe" and then it takes up your whole palm when you hold it.
Yeah I have a feeling that she's gonna be much much larger than I will expect. To think I was ready to get Gladys. Thin as a stick, but she's 70cm tall.

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>>45571626
Those trip photos were the final push to me getting my doll. So thank you and I hate you. I hope I can do similar in the future.

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Another thing I wasn't considering about dolls is that you can style their hair. I have an action figure I love but her hair kinda sucks, and I've been trying to figure out how I could take the hair piece, make a mold or something, and change it into something else but it proved too complicated. With these I can just buy a wig and cut/style it the way I want.

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>>45572296
>but you're welcome to hang out here in the meantime.
Also thanks, and I won't abuse my welcome. I'm probably gonna ask a few questions here and there but I'll try to lurk more than post. Gotta say that this is by far the most chill general I've been in. I haven't seen any of the general viciousness I'm seeing on other boards/generals and it reminds me a bit of how things were in 2012.

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Speaking of questions: I know that BJD eyes are held in with putty. Can you move them around, though? Say I want to take a photograph where the doll is looking to the side, just for one photo. Can I do that or does that require refitting the eyes? Sorry for the dumb questions, YT doesn't help.

Also, looking around the archive I saw one of my first posts here. Ahh who would have thought.

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some really cool stuff in the archive

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>>45574787
amazing

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>>45574787
Oh hey, that's mine. That's Luna! She's a custom-made resin head by ozawa_dango on twitter, who's known for making cyclops Kigu heads. Oculae on instagram purchased this head, dyed it and her body, and did the modding work to put it all together -- then put her up for sale, and I purchased her second-hand. She's having drinks over lunch in this photo with Dorothy, a DD customized by Koala Krash who also comes to me second-hand. I love collecting weird and unusual dolls, they're fun!

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>>45574788
This was made by Platinum Circus (@strawberry7169) and it's a bisque doll. The artistry that goes into making these is insane
>>45574856
Oh I am still surprised when I'm told that the owner of the doll is someone in the thread. Mainly because the photos are so high quality. I love cyclops girls and unusual dolls in general.

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>>45574856
>ozawa_dango
what the hell this is so cool
>tfw there's a Japanese subculture about wearing cyclops masks
I love this country sometimes

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>>45566413
>>45567569
>>45568890
thanks so much for your kind words, anons!

>>45566413 eventually i’ll get him into some casual clothes, but toobie is borrowing his hoodie right now…

>>45567569 i guess dolls and cats have “if i fits i sits” in common lol. i hope the candle makes your doll smell extra nice (even through the box)!

>>45568890 thanks again for the stringing advice! i wonder if maybe his arms are too loose and his legs are too tight. he was secondhand from Mandarake, so who knows when he was last restrung. i’ve got new elastics and a stringing tool, now i have to find the time and courage to give it a try…

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>>45574724
At least with resin dolls, you have to open the head to move the eyes, which means taking the wig off. Not sure about vinyl.

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>>45574856
Do you have more pics? She's so cute

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>>45576267
Ah so you can indeed move the eyes! Yeah of course you'd need to take the wig off and open the head, but I wondered if the putty hardened or sone other issue which made them fixed. I have also seen that other people are resorting to weird gizmos to move the eyes on Volks dolls, so I was wondering. I definitely want the eyes to be posable, it's one of my favorite things.
Actually if there's one and only one thing I'll miss about 1:12 is that they come with multiple faceplates so you can change their expression. Between that and moving eyes you can get a lot of range. No matter how pretty the face sculpt on a doll, if she's pouty she'll always be pouty, and so on.

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>>45576267
Same with vinyl dolls.
>>45576798
Some dolls also have accessories available that make placing the eyes easier. Either directly from the company making them or 3rd party/3d printable. Pic rel. is a smart doll with an eye cradle.
Also please excuse the horrible mess in the background, I was working on her christmas outfit until late last evening.

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>>45576822
I thought this was another cyclops at first lol, I've seen that contraption before.
Mine SHOULD have levers behind the eyeballs, but there are like 3 reviews of maskcat dolls online and they are all bought pre-owned or not from the maker anyway, so who knows if this is what I'll get.

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i got them finally jp

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>>45581528
this is so cozy

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>>45509004
yo finally some more

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>>45581528
Congratulations anon! They're all very cute!

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>search for "bjd" in the archive
>like 3/4 of the posts are about turning bdjs into sex dolls
I hope there's not a lot of overlap
now that I think about it, is there potential for trouble when ordering a bjd? even if they're not for sex, they're naked and look young. will it get you on a list? any stories with deliverymen?

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Anyway I'll repost some stuff that I enjoyed from the archive. I wonder if this is the same anon who posted the Japan travel pics

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>>45581785
it's so cute

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>>45581791

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>>45581846
I know this is the same anon as the cyclops Luna, I love these dolls. Your house must be so fun to look around

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>>45581856

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https://volksusa.store/collections/limited-dd-pre-order-project-2023

Volks is taking more orders for Anya Forger.

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BTW please tell me if it's bad manners to repost stuff that might belong to an user here

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>>45581965

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>>45565593
>The MDD in this picture is super adorable. Perfect scale
one of my favorite dolls https://twitter.com/maohchannel

>>45566258
that's one handsome fella

>>45566413
>already deleted
lol japanese

>>45574724
several (japanese) people make eye articulation mechanisms
I've bought one from erf-hobby.com but I ordered slightly the wrong size for my specific head/eye combo (AP Elle), so it hasn't worked very well
I need to order another size that the seller recommended, and 2x this time because Yuzu (MDD) needs one
Yuzu's eyes are held in with putty and constantly fall backwards into her head, really creepy
>>45574787
wait, which archive has full images?
>>45581965
assume if they're posted here, you're free to save & repost them here
it's an anonymous image board, there's no way to track that kind of stuff, comes with the territory
this photo is by someone going by "traffics", don't have social media for them
this one >>45581791 is from jp doll twitter iirc

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>>45581785
>I wonder if this is the same anon who posted the Japan travel pics
That's not me. My photos and posing aren't that good!

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>>45553779
I'm sorry, anon. Posts like yours make me realize how lucky I am to have parents who straight up bought dolls for me and to this day don't bat an eye at them. I hope you'll find more people you can be comfortable around.

Though now that I think about it, I don't know people aside from my parents and friends used to my oddities who wouldn't be weird about my collections if I showed it to them. It's really weird how owning cute things, caring for them and making/buying stuff for them to wear is somehow seen as perverted and sick if a man does it. Half the things people call me weird for resulted in developing practical skills, none of my guy friends know how to stitch a tear on the fly or braid hair for example aside from the one with a little sister.

Yet all people think is different=bad.

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>>45582719
>wait, which archive has full images?
I'm using warosu

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>>45582967
It's not as bad as it came across. The upside is that the whole environment is very unintrusive and hands-off when it comes to my life, so I can easily keep this a secret for an indeterminate amount of time. My relationships were similarly shallow so I could easily compartmentalize the objectionable bits. It's OK.
Honestly all that bothers me right now is that it'll take what, 4-5 months probably

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>>45576798
>multiple faceplates so you can change their expression. Between that and moving eyes you can get a lot of range. No matter how pretty the face sculpt on a doll, if she's pouty she'll always be pouty
Probably not the solution you are looking for, but I've seen owners that simply swap heads all with different expressions. I'm not sure if they all share the same wig/eyes or each have their own copy.

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>>45568926
>Do you have a room you keep locked at all times?
Pretty much.

If I'm expecting company, I'll clean up and throw them all in my room, or even my walk-in closet, which has my safe and some other valuables anyways so it's a perfect camouflage. Having your own house to yourself definitely helps though.

I started out for a few years at my parent's place however, and that was interesting to hide. I'd use a backpack in a closet and managed to convince a close friend to sometimes store the then single doll. They mellowed out over the years, so they'd probably be ok with it now if I told them, but I still see no reason to. Let them enjoy their upcoming retirement etcetc.

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>>45584287
Probably doable with vinyl, resin would need custom face sculpts. I'd pay for it but I imagine it would be mega expensive

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>>45584407
>I'd use a backpack in a closet
good idea, I have a large camping backpack. My sleeping bags would be good too since I keep them unpacked to save the insulation. Although I wouldn't need to go to such lengths, I can just keeo her locked away.
Sucks that I'll never be able to keep her around at all times but such is life. I think it would ruin my already questionable reputation if anyone saw that.

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This is a different head sculpt (I was torn between this and another) but the dress is the one I'm getting. So pretty. I'm getting jointed hands too which is something I always wanted.
I haven't made specific requests to the maker but when is a good time to ask about the state of completion? I've agreed with the maker to pay over 3 months.

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>>45586044
What's the company? Typical turnaround is 5-7 months but can go longer. DoA has threads about companies and services, so you can check a specific company's turnaround time.

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>>45588264
Maskcat. It's about 5 months as stated by the company. I did check the waitlist on DoA before and it's like December to May, October to March, September to March, July to October, so I guess I'll ask about it when I finish my payment in February. I just don't wanna put pressure or sound overbearing. After shipment they arrive in like 3 days and I have no idea how much I'll have to pay in duties. Probably over 200, RIP my wallet

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why do the fashion doll gen on toy dont say any thing or like azone pure neemo do hate dolls from japan? real question btw.

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>>45589998
Toy has very few actual users and the majority of its activity is from a couple spammers/bots. This means when you have a general it's because a handful of people are gathering around specific things which is why they tend to ignore or reject on-topic subjects all the time.

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>>45589998
I saw your thread, your dolls are super cute anon. Going through the guide/archive and seeing these posts is making me want to get an Azone or MDD when I've just splurged on resin.

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>>45493692
Tell us what you think of the body when it gets there! I’ve been eyeing that body for one of my girls but haven’t decided whether or not to get it yet.

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There's been a lot of activity in the thread this week, it's lovely to see. How did you guys find your way into the hobby? I've been here a long time now, so I always get curious how others get into dolls.

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>>45590042
>>45590257
thank you annons

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>>45590974
>How did you guys find your way into the hobby?
Got into /toy/ searching for a posable figure I could use for drawing, ended up collecting a few, got disappointed with quality and other stuff. I made a post about it ITT. Meanwhile I learned that BJDs existed from a DollChateau pic somewhere, grew more and more interested and lurked around BJD stuff a lot. When I finally got fed up with figures I went straight for the grail.

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>>45589998
Bad board culture. /jp autism self regulates. One of the few boards left that is somewhat like old 4ch days

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>>45590974
I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't count.

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>>45591322
I love that Suigintou

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>>45590974
I think I've mentioned it before but I used to be into figmas a lot and I saw Orchid-dolls' custom MOMO on my instagram feed by osmosis and was captivated by how gorgeous all her dolls were. Kept telling myself I'd never actually get one but it's been like 6 years and I'm still here and more obsessed than ever

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>>45591782
I've dropped figmas and the whole shebang in like 5 months. I think I started around July or August? I think it's a terrible time to get into /toy/ stuff.

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>>45581965
dude if people liked the stuff i posted enough to save it and repost it I would be ecstatic

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>>45591936
I guarantee you I saved it, I've saved every image posted in these threads for years now.

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>>45590974
Random posts in buyfag threads making me realize that dolls aren't just creepy tropes.

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>>45591825
When I started they were averaging like 6000y for basic - 8000y for complex figmas, I used to pick up a few I liked at conventions and the like but once they broke the 10000y barrier I decided to just look into saving more for something nicer...

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>>45560392
>>45562552
Alright, she finally made it. I'm gonna be doing the lukewarm water with the color catcher and the soft toothbrush thing.

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>>45593649
l-lewd

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if you guy got azone i started a azone gen tread on /toy/ because they count as fashion doll but , you know how the guy are in the reg general.

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>>45594263
nu hun

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>>45594758
I'll add it to the OP in the future. They are on-topic here (at least as far as I'm concerned,) but I support those who branch out to other boards as well.

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>>45593649
does the clothes stain with this dolls?

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>>45594881
Yes, scroll up.

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she my old gen body doll pure neemo gen 1

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>>45593218
I remember the halcyon days when a figma was 40 USD shipped, with a slew of extras. These days looks like you're lucky to get a face plate.

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>>45591322
>I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't count.
Oh uhhh okay, I'll guess, uhh gotta get this right, okay, hold on
1) Suiseisucky
2) Stinku
3) Suigintoes

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Well couldn't help myself.....

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>>45590974
Found this thread one day randomly browsing
Thought the dolls were cute and started expending money.
Even if I'm barely making ends meet the happiness I get from taking care of them is worth the struggle.

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>>45590974
Honestly it just happened I saw a anime azone I was like that's fucken cute. From there I went down the rabbit hole

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Would you annon consider pureneemo 2 bodies to be bjd?

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>>45600972
Here's photos for reference

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>>45590974
Someone posted about them on /g/ once. I looked into it more, and long story short, it ended in me unboxing my first doll live in these threads.
The funniest part is, That was one of the only times I ever went to /g/.

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>>45601060
Also, I've got a Christmas Eve photo dump for you guys.

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>>45601085
I only noticed while processing this photo, but how do I fix this gap under her eye? I tried opening her up & pushing it out more, but that didn't seem to do anything

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>>45601115
And 2 more from inside. With the angel wings I quickly cobbled together out of foam. I wanted to make her a unique christmas outfit but ran out of time

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>>45601134
All the lights messed with my cheap camera. I tried fixing them up a bit in post to mild success? I think? But even if they're kinda blurry, I still think they're nice.

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>>45600972
I mean they're not what you'd usually define as BJD, since that usually means a doll with internal strings in tension to hold the parts together, but I don't think the semantics are a big deal personally. They're closer to the fashion doll or MJD (mechanical jointed doll) label by definition though. It's interesting actually, Dollfie Dreams are often referred to as BJDS and included in BJD spaces despite having an internal plastic skeleton instead of being strung, because they're "grandfathered in" - the first generation of DDs were strung before they moved to the skeleton build. Because of this, most internal skeleton-based dolls like Azone/obitsu 40-50cm are also often lumped in with BJDs regardless of mechanism. Dolls with embedded joints like Pureneemo and Tinyfox often also end up in the BJD label, since it's not really that important (as they can share clothes with equivalent BJD sizes), but again, are more accurately called MJD.
>>45601115
your little nugget is so cute I love seeing her! I think rather than being too far in, her eye might be rotated a tiny bit upwards? If you press a bit on the top half of her eye, it might turn it down. IIRC the eyes in Sugarcups girls have a "bubble" on the front that seats neatly in the eyewell so it should fill out that space if it's rotated a little bit, hopefully

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>>45599510
That's not too bad a price. It's about what I paid for my Sugar Cup, actually. Is that one of the azone dolls with painted on eyes or are they inserts?
>>45601212
Thanks for the info! I'll give that a try when I get the chance.

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Not at all the other one I wanted was for 180 but, someone bought it

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>>45601212
you made me realize I'm in the wrong thread
Where's is the MJD general?

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>>45601298
My bad, yes the other one I wanted was 180 but, someone bought so I got this one instead.

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>>45601550
For all intents and purposes this is that thread.

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>>45601550
Ah that wasn't my intention, they're all welcome here! BJD is used as a pretty wide blanket term for a lot of different doll types and this thread is pretty much just a doll thread in general - I was just going into some semantics and history for fun

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>>45574787
Blue skin supremacy

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>>45601840
Shit why does it always flip the.

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>>45601840
I was not ready for this level of blue

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>>45601840
Did you dye her? She's so dark, I love it!

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>>45602002
It was the only way to get the joints to match

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Did anyone manage to register to Den of Angels lately? the whole site feels bugged and admins don't reply

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>>45602182
what are you having issues with?

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New AP girl, Nono.

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Well this took way longer to make than I expected. I think I kinda went a bit overboard on the white trimming...

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>>45604189
But wait, there's more.

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>>45604203
Somehow the design got lewder with each iteration...

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Repost from /a/.

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>>45604189
cute design!

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>>45604189
Did you make that coat yourself?! Well done!

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>>45601298
depends on the type of doll, pureneemo the answer is the gen1 or gen 2 head. i have both marry crimbo btw.

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>>45604189
nice i wish i could afford one. all have is purenemos.

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>>45603570
Basically every single page says "you do not have permission to view this" including my own profile lol. It's like I was registered but I have zero privileges. I tried sending messages to mods but they don't reply. I thought the site must've been dead but it seems to have normal activity.

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>>45607130
maybe some one else posted your photo?

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>>45607497
I couldn't add a photo to my profile, every page is locked. I had registered a username before and the same thing happened. So I thought I'd just wait because I imagined the account needed some manual validation to work, but eventually I got a mail that said "the account failed to register" and told me to repeat the process. Now I made another account and I'm locked out just the same. Tried mailing the mods but they won't reply. Given the super strict site policies I wonder if I'm getting rejected because I didn't reply with a secret keyword to one of the questions.

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By the way, have a merry Christmas everyone. My own Christmas will be a pretty lousy one and these threads are of consolation

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Turns out sticking vinyl tape (the stuff used for electric insulation) to some scrap fabric, folding the edges in and stitching them down creates a surpringly nice looking fake leather belt. Thought I'd post it here in case anyone ever needs to diy a belt in a certain size or color.

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>>45604899
>>45605672
Thanks! I made everything except for the leggings myself.

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>>45608240
that looks amazing anon, very convincing fake leather

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>>45608240
Wow that looks simple enough that even I could do it. I wonder if this could extend to shoes as well with a 3d printed base?

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I just noticed the frieren collab on volks store. I really wonder who volks decides on. It seems so random at times. Not that the show isn't popular but why that over something like Evangelion which still collabs with everything under the sun.

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I want to fuck a doll anon

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>>45485031
guys the links to the guides arent working for me

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>>45608991
OMG PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
I FUCKING LOVE THAT CHARACTER AND HER SHOW I SAW IT BEFORE IT GOT AN ANIME AND I REGRET NOT READING IT SOONER BECAUSE I WAS TOO BUSY READING KOUGA SAN's BITING HABIT AND IKKI TOUSEN

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>>45608240
That does look surprisingly good, and it shouldn't flake like faux leather usually does. You're a genius, anon.

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how come on the volks site some products say "out of stock" but then when i click on the page, it says "low stock" did someone preorder the product?

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I want to marry Frieren anon!!!!

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is there a way to practice face ups without doing it on my doll?

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>>45610838
Maybe you could get some cheap heads from Imomodoll to practice on? They're like $12 if I recall correctly.

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>>45610942
i see, thanks for the suggestion anon
may i ask what you guys do to care for your wigs? how necessary are all these wig products i see on volks?

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>>45611034
I don't think the Volks products are necessary. I use a cosplay wig detangler from Amazon that works for all synthetic wigs. I use a children's toothbrush to brush the hair and a tiny bit of hair gel. Works just fine for me.

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>>45611047
do you ever wash the hair?
hair gel is for styling it right?

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>>45611067
I don't wash it, but there are ways you can. I just haven't needed to yet. I don't use much product. The gel is for styling yes, I use it for flyaway hairs mostly.

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>>45611103
if i wanna put her hair into a pony tail it wont mess up the wig?
thanks for answering my questions btw

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>>45611108
Not them but it depends on the wig and where you want the ponytail - a lot of wigs that are sold to be worn down won't have wefts sewn into the edge of the wig cap so if you're pulling it into a high ponytail it'll expose the wig cap in an unflattering way. Low ponytails should be safe since it's close to where the hair lays naturally. Either way as long as you're gentle and comb it it shouldn't destroy the wig - you'll just need to comb it out and restyle if you've moved it around a lot. Be careful with rubber bands, they can be grippier which can help holding but they get tangled easier too - slide them off with your fingers underneath to prevent them pulling hair out

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>>45611155
i see, so maybe if i want a twin tail wig i should just get wigs that are prestyled to be safe (im new and scared of ruining the doll)

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>>45608240
>>45610503 this!
i’m going to have to try it out too, maybe with some ribbon as the base

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>>45607987 why tho did get any doll stuff for your self?

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Merry Christmas doll cousins

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>>45611821
merry christmas sex doll anon!
cute elf you got

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>>45608747
>I wonder if this could extend to shoes
Good idea, gonna try this out for some boots.
>>45611821
Merry Christmas you filthy animal. Jk, kinda wish I had the space for one of these.

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what stand do you all prefer?

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could i use the peach pai bust on an mdd or only the ddy type dolls?

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>>45608240
This is almost definitely sturdier than pleather too, anon you're brilliant.

>>45611821
Merry Chirstmas Doll Cousins! If I had the money and space I'd unironically get some Aotume girls just as photography models.

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>>45612497
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>>45612497
New Thread

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>>45608240
Holy shit that's genius.