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I want to buy my first doll soon but I'm afraid I'll regret choosing one over the other. I've noticed that most of the outfits that catch my eye are all sold out. Is it easier to find clothing and furniture for Dollfie Dream III dolls or AZO2 dolls? Will MDD clothes fit on AZO2 or Obitsu50mm dolls and vice versa? I want my smug gothic lolita princess to have lots of fancy outfits and a nice armchair.

>>18002710
>Is it easier to find clothing and furniture for Dollfie Dream III dolls or AZO2 dolls?

From experience all the good stuff from Volks disappear fast if they didn't sell out at Dollpa first. Every time I check what they have in stock it always feels like I'm sorting through event scraps. Azone on the other hand has plenty of stuff and their stock at amiami/hobbysearch seem to last. Take into consideration their stuff can be considered a notch below.

That's just retail. Unless you're willing to travel or pay scalpers/shopping services then the sky's the limit.

> Will MDD clothes fit on AZO2 or Obitsu50mm dolls and vice versa?

I will say no. MDD clothes are short, and 48cm/50cm clothes are a tad big for MDD. Parabox 40cm (technically a shortened obitsu) is the closest to MDD and the fit is still off.

>>18002810
Thanks for answering. I'll probably go for an Azone doll since its so hard to get DD clothing.

Where can I find a list of skin tones for AZO2 dolls? The FAQ shows Azone Whity for skin light pink and skin cream. There is an SQ-Lab head that I want for my doll but I am not sure what skin tone to get. The SQ-Lab heads come in normal, real, and white skin tones. Would an SQ-Lab head even fit on a AZO2 body?

>>18002884
If you need to be spoonfed information that's easily accessible then you're not ready for a fucking doll.

>>18002884
>I'll probably go for an Azone doll since its so hard to get DD clothing.
That's the opposite of the truth. Don't make decisions based on an anon's word, just go fucking google where to find DD or AZO2 clothing and you'll see there's next to nothing for AZO2. There are tons of online stores that make clothes that fit DDs because they're very close to a standard size (SD13). AZO2 on the other hand are not a standard size, and so your only options are usually buying Azone's clothes or sewing your own.

>>18003973
Honestly does it matter? He'll learn the hard way no matter which way he goes. No amount of spoonfeeding has ever made it a smooth entry into the hobby for anyone.

>>18004015
I want a new happy dollfriend to join us, not leave the hobby after a month because they're dissatisfied with their purchase.

>>18002884
>I'll probably go for an Azone doll since its so hard to get DD clothing.
Since other anon is being a ass I'll help explain. This is actually a common newbie mistake. Azone has more clothing only because their sizing is more odd and they're really the only supplier of said items. Volks however is the standard for BJD sizing terms so nearly anything bought from another doll company in the general MSD 1/4 size will fit an MDD. Seriously dude, just google MSD doll clothes and see what comes up, its absurd how much there is at this point.

>>18004365
Also inb4 spoonfeeding, clarifying a term so the dude can actually have some success searching on his own isn't spoonfeeding.

Does anyone know were to get hair accessory's? I kinda want a couple places to browse becuse I don't know what I want. I just know I will know when I see it.

>"AZONE ORIGINAL Beshine wig"
>(Azone Original Bee Shine Wig) Azone original wig with a soft and shiny texture.
>It is heat resistant wig (~ 140 ℃) with shiny gloss and smooth finger street.
>Please feel a gentle touching

Who needs a wig that could withstand heat up to 284 F?

>>18005562
some people style them in boiling hot water

Are dolls good to sleep with? No i don't mean it in a sexual way, dirtying a doll's sublime beauty with your unworthy human genitals is the greatest sin.
I mean actually sleep besides or holding it, do they risk breaking or hurting you? i know some dolls have softer bodies but i'm still wary if one should ever sleep next to their doll, i like to imagine it feels very good and comfortable but i am unsure.

>>18005934
>stiff and firm with pokey bits like fingers
>wig falls off and gets lost in your bedsheets and tangled
>bringing your doll in contact with skin oils and sweat soaked sheets
>probably some detritus there too
that said, there was some guy here who said his doll sleeps on a pillow next to him, but dude just get yourself a daki or a teddy bear or something

>>18005562
>this baka doesn't even tactically operate with his dolls in all environments from Death Valley to Siberia

>>18002710
You should get the doll you will like, not the doll that will be convenient, or the doll that will please others.

That said, I'll echo the other comment: the clothes are not interchangeable. Obviously you can wear larger clothes on smaller dolls but they will be loose or revealing without varying degrees of modification.

Pic related, Azone 48cm/50cm dress on MDD. I needed to clinch the straps and some of the back to make it fit without losing a small degree of modesty.

>>18007172
She is always on adventures.

>>18002884
I'll throw in my 2 cents even though I only really got into dolls this past summer. My girl is an Obitsu 50cm with an Angel Philia type A bust and type F lower torso and thighs.From what I've seen of the AZO2 dolls she's a bit bigger than the I bust size, bras made for AZO2 dolls are tight but they do fit her.

Finding official Azone stuff is pretty easy since both Hobby Search and Amiami have pretty good selections. However as several other anons have pointed out almost no 3rd party clothing makers make clothes for Obitsu or Azone 50cm dolls (Parabox is one of the only ones I can think of) while a lot of them make stuff that will fit DD or MDD dolls.

Also since you mention you want a goth loli style you'll probably have a hard time with an Obitsu or Azone since most of Azone's clothes tend to be a more modern style. I'm actually planing on buying my second doll soon and I've decided to go with a MDD body since I also want her to be a goth loli and the clothing selection is much better for DD and MDD dolls for that style.

In the end it's up to you but you should probably do a little more research before you make your final decision. Good luck.

>>18005934
Maybe on a pillow next to you but as the other anon said if you want something to cuddle just get a daki or body pillow.

>>18007172
She's as cute as always. I need to take more pictures of my girl once I find the time.

>>18007172
I'm not a fan of dolls with very expressive faces.

That said, your Azone is moe and I absolutely love her and save every picture. She's awesome and you should feel good.

>>18008314
>Azone is moe
Could you post a picture of the doll you're talking about? Or did you just typo and you meant the MDD in their pic?

>>18008338
I'm just retarded, I meant the MDD, sorry.

>>18008459
I still love you despite the strain your disorder puts on our family.

Also fuck, I've found tactical doll twitter and now I need to learn sewing and model making more than ever. I'm so envious.

>>18008519
>empty chest rig
>drop leg mags
>drop leg pistol

would not operate with

>>18008529
But she's cute, anon.

>>18008563
I know, and kudos for the rigger belt, it looks really authentic.

I hope that maybe one day soon we will see nicely geared cute dolls wearing something like a Mayflower APC and a battle belt. I'm sure a decent helmet could be 3D printed, because cute dolls wearing helmets are adorable, like how Lucca is best girl in Chrono Trigger.

>>18008595

>>18008657
What are those hands and where can I get them
They're beautiful

>>18008657
>>18008670
I HAVE A MIGHTY NEED

>>18008695
I'm not sure what they are exactly, but I always figured there'd be a pair of jointed hands that would be a good scale and colour to rig onto a DD. I'm happy to finally see people who've done it. When I find the time to comb through that person's twitter I might find out what kind they are.

>>18008697
Me too. All these people on twitter have really inspired me. I'm poor right now because of my new doll coming out this month, but in the new year I'm definitely going to commit to making stuff for my dolls. I've been meaning to for years, and I have plenty of time to do so because I have no friends.

>>18008697
These are the relevant accounts I've followed so by the way.

https://twitter.com/riri_mojo
https://twitter.com/abyssP
https://twitter.com/UJ55048823

>>18008799
Thanks.

>>18008595
Here's one of my girls with a helmet. I also have an APC but I've never really put it on her.

>>18009204
Her eyes are very pretty, and dat scale M16 with the 203. The facial expression puzzles me to be honest, she just gives off an air of intrigue but her pose and arms are confident and straightforward.

The helmet only continues to pique my curiosity, emblazoned by a patch I can't seem to identify.

If you can be convinced, I would quite like more of your lovely perplexing doll.

>>18009253
I have to admit I don't have a complex back story or anything, the outfit was ordered as is with the patches already affixed, the M16 is a 1/3 model in metal so it's rather heavy hence the pose in the photo and she'd fall over forwards without the stand. That said, you can't really miss with cute dolls and military equipment.

>>18008695
Found them, but they're out of stock. I can't speak moon so somebody else would have to ask if they plan to restock.
http://gensoushop.cart.fc2.com/ca4/7/p-r4-s/

They have this semi-jointed hand in stock, though. Pic related.
http://gensoushop.cart.fc2.com/ca4/13/p-r4-s/

I'll just have to keep hunting for jointed hands that are a good match for DDs and make my own thing to adapt them, but that'll be really hard to do when I can't compare the colours side by side.

>>18009525
>>18009253
Go look around hobby stores for the plastic alternative. Some assembly is required, although completed versions exist under the "Easy Mode" brand.

I'm trying to look for one of the Dragon Glock 17s, but they're essentially impossible to find now.

>>18010436
Easy Model my bad. I have a bunch of the model kit versions, the tactical versions needed a bunch of modifications to look remotely right.

>>18008763
who needs irl friends when you have us anon!

>>18009204
>>18009253
id probably be okay with it if thats the face that put me down

>>18009574
Thanks anon. Hopefully they plan on restocking sometime, since I'm willing to wait

>>18005562
Its for using styling tools like flat iron and curling irons. If you have a heat resistant wig and it starts to get frizzy ends, its very easy to smooth back out if you know what temperatures it can handle.

>>18005214
I'm not sure what kind of accessories you're looking for but to be honest I've bought most of mine in the children's area of H&M or Claires. You can also get a big thing of rainbow rubber bands or soft ties at most dollar stores.

>>18011076
Looks like they set up a booth to sell them at an event today, so if there are any leftovers they might be added to the shop. Sadly for me, I won't have the money to pay for them and proxy fees for a while.

>>18009574
Do they ship to America?

>>18014436
Probably not unless you had a conversation with them about it.

>>18014436
Look at this guy.

Does anyone have any experience or tips on making your own bjd? I really want one but they just dont fit into my budget right now. Is it any less expensive to go the diy route?

album from the Southern California Dollfie Dream meet! https://imgur.com/a/Nlkkg

>>18016216
Looks comfy. And Anya's so dang pretty I want her again.

>>18016216
Cute. Makes me want Pureneemos and those new Iris collects

>>18013264
I don't know myself. But that's a good idea.

Has anybody here done any mods to their dolls? This guy was cutting up his new Azone like an hour after getting her out of the box, to reduce the width of her shoulders.
https://twitter.com/yuuho_hs

>>18018000
Ordered 50cm lower leg parts for Mahiro, but that's about it for now.

>>18018000
Ordered 50cm lower leg parts for Mahiro, that's about it for now.

>>18018000
> cutting up his new Azone

They're mass produced, It's not like replacement parts are in short supply or anything.

> Has anybody here done any mods

I've slotted the back of the neck to allow for more movement. and drilled and pinned other parts for repair.

>>18018988
>They're mass produced, It's not like replacement parts are in short supply or anything.
Huh? Of course. I didn't mean to imply I thought it was stupid or something. I think it's cool.

>>18018000
Check out this guy, he shortened Luluna to something like 40cm tall: https://twitter.com/oshimix/status/920705676149637125

>>18020506
Adorable. And damn, I hope I can have such a large doll family someday.

>>18020527
Same here.

Malaysian exchange rates is not kind to this hobby.

>>18020506
Dang that's cute.

>>18020527
>>18020630
Be careful what you wish for. Lots of girls demand lots of new outfits.

Lullaby Poem

>>18030579
Wow she is beautiful, I'm jealous!

>>18033227
>not looking at each other
how terrible

>>18033227
How lewd! I spot a nipple! I love it!

Damn, my doll got delayed till January.

>>18034244
>Saenai heroine no sodate-kata. flat
>flat
Is she being bullied?

>>18034332
Not really, it's describing her personality; her personality is is described as flat at a superficial level. Chest wise she's moderately busty.

>>18030579
Is this Ranko from idolmaster?

So smart dolls are better right?

>>18035294
Bait question but an easy to answer one so I'll do it anyway. Aesthetics are what's most important with dolls, so if you like how Smart Dolls look more than Dollfie Dreams or Azones, go for it. But they aren't objectively better on any level.

>>18035311
I like how they do look different. I also like how each looks.

There's one azone character doll I really want but the head is just terrible. Is there a possibilty to make a custom one that will fit to 2008 azone?

>>18036561
You can put Volks heads on bodies with Obitsu frames, which includes Azone, Parabox, Angel Philia etc. I'm sure you can adapt most heads to an Azone body.

>>18036684
I know what that is and how it works. But it totally looks like a clear doll dildo.

What store have the best wigs, beside the ones listed in the guide?

>>18036809
Maybe if you're a teenager.

>>18037175
Dead thread

>>18037175
From the stores I ordered from, i'd put it in these order
-lullabypoem- really cute and top quality wigs
-Cotindoll- you'll have to order through their facebook for international orders. good for miku wigs
-Leekworld- mediocre at best

>>18038406
I am 35 but I like to believe I am young at heart.

>>18036809
default neck peg also has something in common with a p0n0s

>>18039347
Yah it does.

Im trying to find a new outfit for my doll but all the outfits are M/L bust ;__;

>>18040333
That's part of why I'm going to take up sewing in the new year. It can be hard to find nice clothes for S busts, and I really want some nice knee-length skirts. That, and I think sewing will be a lot of fun.

Weird coincidence that you posted a yuri pic in the doll thread shortly after I posted a doll pic on /u/. Also, nice taste.

Still looking for hair shit. I went to Clare's and I found some stuff like this bow that looks great on waffles. But I still haven't quite found what I need for Strawberry.

>>18040392
Don't forget to uh, you know, brush her wig.

>>18040392
if you want a hairband, you can easily make one yourself from a piece of plastic (like from a bottle or something) and some fabric

>>18018000
I haven’t done much to my vinyl girls other than notching headcaps to make them pop open easier (they’re not the new soft ones) but I’ve done minor stuff on my resin dolls. Reshaped eyes and lips, reinforced thin areas, made noses smaller, added a block to prevent ones belly from popping out of joint, and I’m more or less completely resculpting one small dolls face, hands, and feet because her “Neko” face looks like a fetal kitten head on a human body and I’d rather it actually be cute.

>>18007172

put a jacket on that girl, it's cold

My daughterfu Iori just arrived~

I sure hope this uploads right. I'm on my phone. Bath and Body Works had these cute Santa hats for $1 each. I...think they're supposed to go on top of lotion? Doll heads are a less weird use.

>>18043251
There adorable!

>>18043256
They are! They're super soft, too.

>>18043251
Nice. I have two near me, (and they're half a mile from each other lol) I'll be checking there tomorrow.

What is the average age in these threads? Around 30～?

>>18047374
I'm 31 but I usually only lurk since i'm poor.

>>18047374
I'm a 21 year old sperg who lives with their parents for free.

>>18047374
I'm 27, got my first girls 5 years ago and the family has been growing since.

Pic is from a recent shoot - I'm due for another one shortly.

>>18047374

i'm 27, i've been into BJDs/dollfie dreams for 9 years now.

>>18047374
41. Bought my first doll in 2010. It was an Azone.

Then I started hitting the hard stuff.

>>18047374
I'm 19 and I don't actually own any dolls yet. I'm planning on buying myself a Ranka if I do well on my finals though.

>>18047374
40. Been around for ~4 years.

>>18047374
35

>>18047374
31. I got my first doll a year ago, and I will get a second one soon.

72. but I look like a loli

How often do they restock their items?

>>18047374
28. Got my doll about a year and a half ago, but I've been interested in dolls for more than a decade.

>>18047374
27, got into dolls mainly because of somebody in this thread.

Thanks man, dolls are cute and I'm happy I'm here.

>>18048169
My experience with dollheart is that sold out is sold out forever.

>>18043251
Thanks for the tip anon, I grabbed one today and it's juuust big enough for Haruhi (too snug on some others). Now I just need VolksUSA to hurry up and ship her body

>>18047374
28, got my first resin at 16 and my first DD at 20

>>18047374
29 and wanted a BJD for years, but it'd because of this and /toy/s doll threads I even found out about DDs, th-thanks senpaitachi.

>Another Saber

At some point your risk-averse choices will become the risky ones, Volks.

>>18049032
But don't you see, this one has a cape! It's completely different!

>>18047374
29 years. No dolls yet but I've been lurking for at least a year.

>>18047374
holy shit there's over a dozen people in here? I thought it was just you me and the other guy.

>>18047374
23 but don't post pictures and mostly just lurk.

>>18043251
Too small for my '04s but with a bit of squeezing they fit just fine on the keychain-sized nesoberi

>>18047374
I plead the 5th, but will say i'm defnitely responsible for bringing the average way up.

>>18047374
22 but still saving up for my first one.

>>18050949
I had a feeling there was more then 5 people myself. It makes me happy there are so many.

>>18051161
Tell us your age! We yearn to know.

>>18048396
Rip. anyways how good or bad is the quality of their outfits?

>>18052196
I'm not a fan of their wigs but everything else I've bought from them (shoes and outfits) have been excellent.

>>18047374
I'm 23 and just got my first BJD, but like many people, I've been in love with these dolls since I was much younger. Right now, I'm one of the younger people in my local comm by just a few years. I think mid 20s to mid 30s is the average range. It's about that time when you can afford to make a big purchase on a non-necessity like this.

>>18051743
>There are 43 posters in this thread.
It's almost like I have 42 friends.

>>18052626
Some of those are likely just the same people posting on different devices.

>>18052747
Why would someone post there age more then once? That seems awfully silly.

>>18053309
You're silly. We're referring to the number of IPs that have posted in the thread, not how many people have posted their age.

Just turned 33, got into it over 10 years ago die to a best friend u was dating at the time had a dollfie and I fell in love with her and she later gave her to me as she moved on to resins. Now we're still best friends but my wife hates the hobby with a passion, but I can't give it up and I keep getting more girls every year XD

>>18053379
*due*
Thanks spellcheck. Hate posting from phones....

>>18047374
18. I have hardly any expenses living with parents.

>>18047374
26, waiting for my first doll when it releases in January.

Ded thread

Have you ever fell in love with a doll???

>>18056950
Of course. You should only buy dolls you love, after all.

>>18057038
This a million times this.

>>18057038
People buy dolls they don't love?

>>18057770
There's a victim of such stupidity in this very thread.

>>18057770
How can you love a doll, if you haven't seen her?
You can expect to like her but I think love only builds up the more time you spend with her. Starting to love her over an image on the product page or whatever does sound a little bit strange to me

>>18057798
It was a mistake. She is still a good girl though, she is just a lost girl now.

>>18059641
Yay!

>>18057770
My only regret is that I cannot buy every doll I love.

>>18059641
This is cute. Is it weird that I want this as my phone background?

>>18061000
Would you prefer one with a less dramatic plane of focus?

My latest purchase, 3rd doll and first MDD.

Post your girls~
by the ways not my doll, I wish though.

>>18062227
I might have to buy an MDD next year. They're always so adorable.

>>18047374
19 and own two dollfies. I lust for a Minifee but I hate buying doll clothes.

>>18062261

It's been a while since I've posted, so I think I will! I really should get some new pictures of her.

>>18062261

OK, I adjusted the image size, so this time with feeling (and less grain)! It's been awhile since I've posted, so don't mind if I do.

>>18062665
She looks like a hikki you forced to be cute. That's not a bad thing, though.

>>18047374
25, my first DD was a DD1 straight from Volks... I've owned many but right now these are my girls. Sometimes I think I could get rid of the other two and just keep Mariko though~
>>18062261
ask and ye shall receive

>>18062261
Photo from last year but 'tis the season.

>>18047374
29, I had been interested in these dolls for several years but I just got my first girl this past summer. Already planing on getting a second once I save up a bit more.
>>18062261
I just got this hoodie and I love it. Wish I had something more Christmasy for her to wear though.

>>18061609
Ahh it's so cute. Plus it has the best girl so that's a bonus!

>>18062227
Super adorable!

>>18062665
I like her she looks good with the covered eye. Something I can't get to look right for my girls.

>>18062729
Awww there so cute together! I like em lots.

>>18063512
Also a true classic!

>>18063595
Fuck I love that hoodie! I have a weakness for hoodies.

>>18062261
Wig styling is hard, so here's her skirt. I need to wash this hoodie.

>>18064926
Show her! I wanna see!

I bought my girls a Pool Table from Bed Bath & Beyond. Its super cool! But I think I need to make some smaller Cues, the length is fine but the girth is more then there little hands can handle.

>>18065303

Also MMO Junkie understands me. It truly is one of my favorite shows this season.

>>18065303
>the length is fine but the girth is more than there little hands can handle
So this is the reason you guys play with dolls.

>>18065366
Thank you for makeing my Christmas just a little bit brighter! I wrote that like that hopeing someone would catch it.

>>18065366

Thank you for makeing my Christmas just a little bit brighter! I wrote that like that hopeing someone would catch it. It's the little jokes that make me the happiest.

>>18065412
Innuendo aside, those clubs look hilarious in the image. Thanks for posting it, it was funny.

>>18065404
>>18065412
You missed a couple typos.

>>18065636
I wouldn't be me if I typed everything rite.

>>18065698
Yet you seemed to be hell bent on making sure an accurate message was posted

>>18065005
Different outfit but same girl. I don't have any special lights, and the wig got even messier from moving her around and trying to find a bright place.

>>18065303
Man you make me not want to post my dolls. I don't want autistic horndogs making lewd comments about them.

>>18067350
We are all little girls

>>18066792
I like her.

>>18067350
It's joke.

Haven't touched my dollfie in years because been to busy and didn't have the time to spend with her. What are the first things I should do? She been store away in my closet for years and just took her out today. Image of her

>>18067967
A shit joke of the sort I hate.

The whole family.

>>18068045
You sound kinda mad. You must be real fun at parties.

>>18068067
Just expressing an opinion.

>>18068062
Two mommies or two older sisters?

>>18068072
Older sisters!

>>18068030

give her a hug and apologize for being a bad doll parent.

>>18068090
First thing I did because felt like been on horrible mother to her.

>>18068096
I feel bad after just a month; I can't imagine how I'd feel after years. I love my dolls so much and they make me so happy every time I play with them that I can't believe I consistently ignore them for so long.

guess whose body finally arrived today~

Tiny Emperor commands her first subject

>>18068030
Dang she is Beautiful how could you Box that darling away!

>>18068062
There all adorable. The white hair looks good on the lil one.

>>18067967
It's the only type I make. <3

>>18068568
Sound like trouble, adorable trouble.

>>18068030
Dang she is Beautiful how could you Box that darling away!

>>18068062
There all adorable. The white hair looks good on the lil one.

>>18068568
Sound like trouble, adorable trouble.

>>18068045
It's the only type I make. <3

What are you guys' favourite stands? I have a few thigh stands from CoolCat, and honestly they always feel kind of clunky so I'm interested in buying some new ones.

>>18069023
Almost two years ago got a bed bug infestation, had to put her away in a seal container along with all her clothes and accessories. Didn't want to risk anything with her at all, after everything was clear just got busy with my personal life but now starting to calm down a bit. I've missed her so much.

>>18072900
This post makes me feel a little sad about all the dolls that've been sitting in a warehouse or a store for years boxed up and unloved.

Anyone know how long it usually takes packages from Mimiwoo to get to Canada? I forgot to get a tracking number.

>>18062261
Here's a shitty poorly lit phone pic. I'm nocturnal so getting good photos with my phone is a chore.

>>18073415
Dunno how I forgot to upload it.

>>18072900
Well it was for her protection.

>>18073424
She is absolutely adorable! I like her a lot.

>>18072878
I like the Coolcat stands but my favorite ones are from Selen's. I've only found them on YJA. Pic related shows three different stands, from left to right: Coolcat, DollfieWorld and Selen's.

>>18072878
I have been a huge fan of these Volks stands.

>>18073849
Is that a stand meant for 1/6 scale dolls or something? It looks so short, light, flimsy, and awkwardly visible.

>>18073912
Not him, but I think that's one of Volks' light plastic DD stands. I've never had one though

>>18073912
It's from Volks and it has different length tubes you can swap out.

Hotaru's shoes and bunnies came. Temporary potato pics while my camera battery charges and I wait for more snow.

>>18073542
I want to get the Coolcat thigh stand. It looks like it actually keeps the doll in place and I like the look around the leg. I have the Chinese version of the Selen's. If you dont like the appearance of the stand the saddle version isnt bad. It feels way more flimsy & sometimes i think my doll is going to fall off. I dont like the Volks stands because they are made of plastic.

Does anyone have the Volks chair?

>Be sad/mad/bored/insert negative mood here
>Think about how my first doll is on the way
>Mood instantly perks back up

Is this love?

>>18077256
I love this. Monogatari never got any DDs, did it?

>>18066792
>wig got even messier
You call this messy?

How do you all seem to keep your girls wigs so neat? I brush my girls constantly, but I swear to god it just gets to worse. Either the hair clings to the brush/comb or I fuck up the curls and I have to start all over again.

>>18076783
Thigh stands are definitely great at securing dolls. I can shove my doll who's standing on one leg and she doesn't lose her position. I just find the giant thumb screws kind of annoying, but I might be able to find ones that are nicer if I just looked.

>>18077740
I'm waiting on my fourth doll to come in the first couple weeks of January. It's always exciting.

>>18077782
>How do you all seem to keep your girls wigs so neat?
Shorter wigs and straight wigs are pretty easy, but long wavy hair is just always a nightmare. In real life, too, if my hair is the norm.

Getting your doll's wig a tiny bit wet should help keep it together while you're trying to work with it. You can just wet your fingers and comb them through.

>>18076783
>Does anyone have the Volks chair?
Pic related? Yes, I have one of those. It's really solid.

>>18078703
Nice, I'm planning to pick one up soon

>>18078764
I believe it doesn't come with a base so make sure to get one of those as well.

>>18078791
Yeah I know. I was going to get one of the wooden bases for it.

>>18077256
is this a Twilight?

Happy holidays everyone!

Anyone have any experience buying dolls from AliExpress? I really want a doll but they are just not in my budget right now, there are some cheaper 1/3 and 1/4 dolls on ali but Im worried they will look like shit

>>18079517
Happy holidays you too!

>>18082095
You could just start saveing money away. I haven't seen one of these Ail dolls so I don't know what they are like.

>>18047374
I'm 22, got into dolls this year.

>>18078703
I got one and it stained my doll

>>18079061
Uhh... So is no one going to answer my question? I want to know if this is a twiligt becauae I am contemplating on asking for one for my birthday... I need to know because I want a doll very similar to this particular picture. And judging by the mouth sculpture it looks like a smartdoll twilight because none of thw dollfie dreams have a mouth like this one.

>>18084174
I didn't understand your earlier question because I don't care about Smart Dolls so it didn't register that's what you were talking about.

She's a DDH-09 https://twitter.com/catgoldfish/status/943870823173038085

>>18084161
That sucks. I only have the white one so I haven't had any issues.

>tfw I finally set a profile picture on twitter and now doll people occasionally follow me back.
It's almost like I have friends.

>>18073849
Those are nearly impossible to find in Japan. I visited literally ALL Volks across Japan besides Hokkaido (so that's Sendai, Utsonomiya, Akiba, Yokohama, Funabashi, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima and Fukuoka), none of them had it. Returned to over half of them two months ago, they had none and all sellers told us that they always get asked about that DD stand but it's never in stock.

So I ended up buying online on a third party site. I just like those stands because they're light/easy to move around and do the job for quick shots outside. Obviously inside I'd rather use better stand.

Quick photo taken today, actually used one for Sachiko. Was windy today.

>>18084608
That's disappointing. I bought the 4 I own in the akiba doll point when I was there years ago, and I have been trying to catch it online ever since. I would really like one or two more.

>>18084690
Wasn't into the hobby 3 years ago, but I can say for sure that in the past 12 months there were none at all in Japan (been there 3 times across that time frame and I always tour the country).

Several friends of mine go to the Akiba one nearly on a weekly basis, cannot find those stands. All they have is the optional part (the X base).

>>18084719
The X part is all I use becuse it sits nicer next to the doll. I just wish the arms would come back.

Curse you Volks curse you!

Why the heads are so expensive? Cute ones are 20-30k each if you've luck and even most boring ones doesn't drop below 15k.
I really cosnider just buying 1/3 azone for 45k for complete doll

Your next line is, "Merry Christmas /jp/!"

>>18088886
Becuse that's the most important part, the head is the core. It's what you add the eyes, wig, and body too.

>>18089155
That head looks too big for MDD

This just went up on Azone's site.

>>18082095
I wish I saw this sooner. My friend, those are bootlegs.

>>18090754
I wish they would move away from the decal eyes.

Yeah, their modern open eye dolls are beautiful. It would be fantastic if they did more character dolls like that.

>>18062669
That's not too far off, actually.

>>18062729
These three are so fashionable!

>>18091061
Likewise, the only thing that really puts me off.

>>18091113
Iris Collect is a pretty new series, give them some time.

Crazy thing is the first Noix release goes for 70k yen and more on YJA now.

>>18088886
Well it's a combination of several factors. First it takes long to make and it's not something you can easily duplicate (like eyes) So whether you do 1 or 10 heads, the time it'll take you is nearly proportional to the amount of heads (while a batch of 200 pairs of eyes won't take you 200 times the times you need for 1 pair).

Then you have supply and demand. People are willing to put that much into a head, so they'll sell that high. It's almost like a handmade painting, you can't just make millions of them and its price is determined mostly by what people are willing to pay rather than the amount of "effort" put toward the thing. Most heads are realistically not worth over 40K when you take the amount of man-hours in consideration (+material cost), even if you apply a high hourly rate.

In this price range (30K~) you can easily commission someone decent and have the thing you want entirely customized for a flat price.

>>18091113
Probably a stylistic choice? Sure, they can compete with Volks on price alone but there might be people who wanted a more figure-like look.

Plus there's people that rather go with Volks anyway.

A Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!

>>18089155
merry christmas /j -- ?!

It's really a shame that there isn't place when you can buy whole doll with matched dress/hair/eyes/custom head instead of hunting for every one of this things on auctions or little shops.

>>18093824
DD Standard Models are exactly that
http://volksusastore.com/webstores/dollfie/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=813

Kagamine Rin and Freya Won still in stock on Volks Int https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0030&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&category=D02&l=02&m=02&version=en

D'Coord models are sold with painted head/body/wig/eyes/outfit on the secondhand market (Mandarake, YJA, etc) pretty frequently

A decent amount of people on DoA, DD forum, and ebay will sell their whole doll/wig/outfit/extras as a set, sometimes as a good deal sometimes overpriced if it's not all to your taste

And that's just DDs, I'm pretty sure there's similar for Azone. I see fullset still-in-box girls on Mando for like $350 all the time. You have plenty of options anon, most people just put theirs together in bits to fit their own personal preferences

>>18093824
get a dcoord or whatever they're called (some are resold on mandarake/y!j) if you're visiting Japan or have a friend there
buy a full set character doll
most painted heads from y!jcome with custom eyes anyway
And volks outfits come in sets usually so you won't end up with horribly mismatched stuff. It's not so bad really.

>>18091061
"Changeable wigs and eyes is scary and I'm afraid of making them cross-eyed, iris collects were a mistake" - Old School Azone Fag

>>18094225
Does anybody say that, though? The eyes come pre-installed, and their other 1/3 dolls wear wigs, too.

I didn't do nothing ;_;

>>18094875
No more cuties for you. It's a Christmas disaster.

>>18094875
Because xenophobia. Surprise.

>>18094994
Nice meme.

>>18094382
Yeah, the only Azone 1/3s that doesn't are Black Ravens and Ellens now?

Even as owner of a Mahiro I would want a Noix someday.

>>18095993
Black raven and Ellen are rooted and painted
There's also the Happiness Clover series with painted eyes and can come wither with wigs or roots. The 1/3 character dolls have come with any combination of eyes/paint, and root/wigs.

Anyone get any doll related gifts? I got this shirt from my brother and his wife. They also got me a pink skirt but I haven't put anyone in it yet.

>>18094382
I sadly know someone who have expressed these feelings. Their Azone is an Ellen with rooted hair.

>>18094225
I can't hear you over the sound of PAINTED SIDEWAYS EYE

this doll is a hundred years old and I'm buttmad because I'd buy it so fast otherwise

>Got a little confident in my sewing skills after making some stuff from the patterns in my doll mooks
>Decided to draft my own pattern
>Two days of work on an abortion of a skirt that didn't even look good after all of the work I did to make it actually fit my doll

That was a humbling experience. I'm never going to complain about the price of doll clothing again. There's very little skill involved in cutting and sewing patterns for dolls (no need to alter like you would for humans for starters). Making a piece of clothing from scratch...that was something else.

>>18096919
keep at it. git gud

>>18097015
I absolutely intend to keep practicing. In the meantime, I'm going to buy my dolls some nice clothing. The girls don't need to be wearing failed experiments around the house.

>>18096487
I got a basic sewing kit because I've never had one before, and a new bookcase that I've chosen to put my dolls in.

My dolls are in an awkward stage where I know what I want to do with them but haven't had the money to go buy the appropriate things, but I wanted to share a crappy pic anyway.

>>18097351
They are so adorable!

Hotaru hid in my stocking.

>>18094875
just log out? use private browsing?

is it true that dollfie dream pose worse than the smart dolls?

>>18100094
No. Just look at the knees. SmD are limited to what, 90 degrees? DDIIIs can kneel

>>18094994
How ironic, all his dolls are blonde with western features.

>>18096919
I'm struggling too, anon. Some day we'll clothe our dolls with lovely hand-made outfits.

>>18100140
You are aware xenophobia has nothing to do with appearance, right?

Does anyone have more patterns like this one?

I know I never posted her new wig. But I was just not likening it, I tryed some hair clips but it was just mehhhhh.

Then when looking at my phone I ran into photos of her in the previous wig and I really missed that look even if it was boyish. So I added a hair clip and put the old wig back on.

>>18102408
Might look nice if you try taming the wig, use some diluted fabric softener in a spray bottle.

I just fucked up and stained my saber figure. Not a doll but what's the best procedure to attempt to clean it?

>>18102828
How did you manage to stain a figure?

>>18102848
I put a lens cleaning cloth over her as a blanket because she's in a sleeping pose and comes on a bed. Was cute considering the weather outside. Realized a week later that coloured fabrics shit can stain figures and took it off but it's too late. There's stains where the blanket was touching her.

>>18102855
Is her skin painted, or was it cast in that colour? I think our process might fuck it up if that's all paint.

>>18102875
painted I think. I tried lukewarm water with a bit of hand soap in an inconspicuous spot to no effect. Also tried an eraser with no effect. I may try alcohol on a q-tip in an inconspicuous spot next.

>>18102875
Well, shit. Unless you want to repaint your figure, our method will absolutely fuck your figure up. Sorry, anon. Maybe /toy/ can help?

Does anyone made purchase from Parabox?

Some of their pre-painted heads are really cute and the complete doll are suprisingly cheap compared to volks... so where's the catch?
https://paraboxshop.jp/goods_en_jpy_3010.html

>>18106278
no catch, the bodies are obitsu bodies and they're quite cheap, heads are machine painted and apparently you can't remove the face up (I'm not sure though, only bought blanks). Faces are pretty flat compared to DDs but still cute.

>>18106278
My doll here >>18063595 is from Parabox.
She's their machine painted Luna head on a 50cm Obitsu body that I've added some Angel Philia body parts to.
https://paraboxshop.jp/index.php?genre_id=292-326
I've ordered from them twice and had no problems, they're just cheaper since they use Obitsu bodies.

>>18106321
>heads are machine painted
They sell hand painted heads also.

>>18106278
obitsu joints always scare me for some reason.

>>18106402
That's nice then. How posable are obitsu joints? They look a little different from volks system.

For the size because they have quite a variety, if I want to go for MDD look should I go for 40cm? 45? 47?
How's the clothes comaptibily because their store is lacking in variety so I need to look for them elsewhere.

If I'm correct they sell items outside japan w/o taxes so it will be cheaper just send it directly to me via EMS and pay customs in my country then forwarding through proxy to avoid customs?

>>18106530
The 40cm is pretty much the same height as an MDD, but I always thought the shins on the 40cm body look really weird (too skinny and oddly shaped). I THINK most MDD clothes that are looser should fit the 40-45cm body, and Azone 48/50cm tops and some skirts should fit as well? You can compare the measurements from Parabox's website somewhere.

Also, I'm pretty sure you shouldn't bother using a proxy unless you're dying to have an item that's not available on the english website like some of their cuter wigs? Unless customs really kills you or some other reason comes up

>>18106530
I'm probably not the best to answer these questions since she's my only doll but I'll take a crack at them.

>How posable are obitsu joints?
She poses very well in my experience and from what I've heard Obitsu bodies have comparable if not slightly better range of motion than DDs. Some people don't really like the way the knees and elbows look on the Obitsus though.

>if I want to go for MDD look should I go for 40cm? 45? 47?
MDDs are around 43cm I think so the 45 would probably be closest.

>How's the clothes comaptibily
I'm pretty sure that the biggest difference between the regular 50cm Obitsu bodies and Parabox's shorter bodies is the length of the legs. The torso and arms are mostly the same. Not many companies make clothes for 50cm dolls besides Azone so any of their tops should fit. Pants and long dresses you would need to be careful of. As the other anon said, Parabox has the measurements for their bodies here http://parabox.jp/eng_new/obitsu/60size_chart.html so you could always compare them to see if clothes made for a different body will fit.

As for your last question I can't really help you. I live in the US and I didn't have to pay any sort of import tax or customs fees when I ordered.

>>18106619
repostan someone's comparison between MDD and the similar scale obitsu

>>18106701
That's an MDD III and a Parabox 40. I think the MDD knees can actually bend further than that if you pull the internal frame a bit.

ok niggers
/v/ sent me to /a/ buyfag and they send me here
here the thread i made:

hello buyfag
after my thread just got deleted in /v/ and due to some recomendation i am now here
where is the doll import guide for europe?

my original thread from /v/:

i am soooooo jelly!!!!!
nips can buy full size fuckdolls for under 300 euros!!!
does amazon jp shit to europe? if i oder this shit from here i would pay 1000 euro and couldnt even find that variety

https://www.amazon.co.jp/COSDOLL-110cm-%E3%81%8B%E3%82%8F%E3%81%84%E3%81%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%80%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%81%A8TPE%E3%82%A2%E3%83%80%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88%E3%82%B0%E3%83%83%E3%82%BA%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%80%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88%E9%80%81%E6%96%99%E7%84%A1%E6%96%99-%E6%AD%A3%E8%A6%8F%E5%93%81-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%80%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88/dp/B078K8DC1J/ref=pd_sbs_121_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CKHY4D7ZEBZ5VGSF6M8D

>>18063595
Reminds

>>18106850
They can bend way further than 90°. Just tried on mine, I'd say roughly 110°. Granted not as flexible as obitsu but not as bad as that photo may look.

How do you decide from all those wigs and eyes which to choose when make custom doll? Do you order like 5 set of eyes and then try to which will 'click' with hairstyle and doll's character? Every time I look at diffirent cute as heck photo I just though about making copy and that just doesn't feel right.
Is the eye change hard, can you accidently damage the head?
What's the basic sprays or things that are must-have to stylize the hair so wigs is smooth and don't look like dry bunch of grass?
What's are the other things that's good to have except obvious like doll stand or different hands?
When creating a doll do you tend to create one specifed character or do you change their wigs/eyes to make "someone else"? I would probably feel bad about it but I'm curious about yours point of view.
How do you cope with family's opionion, because well, it's not a usual hobby for guy in his late twenties.

Sorry for all those newbie questions.

>>18111029
>is changing eyes hard
Eyes are just plastic/glass semicircles that are held in place by a soft putty, you can even use silicone ear plugs from CVS, there's 0% chance of damaging the head from frequent eye adjustment
>how do you pick what to do
for me, there's been two main types of girls like you said: 1) based on existing character 2) just make a girl you like. 1 is obviously easier to nail down as a concept, you might buy a wig/eyes and find they're not exactly right at first but usually one or two tries will get you where you planned to be.

2, just kind of buying a pretty doll and winging it from there, is a lot riskier insofar as you might wind up super disillusioned at first. "Oh, I just kind of bought wigs and eyes I liked without having a concept, and now this doll is just a doll wearing things instead of a character I can connect with." Whether or not you finagle with it until the doll becomes a girl you like or just a failed experiment is gonna vary, but honestly don't be afraid to mess up a few times before you get it right. You gotta mess up once or twice at everything before you figure out what you're doing, dolls are no different

>>18111029
I actually DO have a stockpile of wigs and eyes. I actually make and sell those items, though, so I'll keep the B-grades for myself. I like the customizing aspect a lot, and whenever I get bored of how one of my girls looks, I just give her new hair/eyes and it's just like getting a whole new doll. If you're a fickle person, I recommend this option.

>What's are the other things that's good to have except obvious like doll stand or different hands?
My doll care kit includes: tiny screwdrivers (phone or eyeglass screwdriver kits from Daiso will do you just fine), magic eraser (to remove stains), a fuckton of putty (holds eyes in place), silicone wig caps (keeps wigs in place).

>>18111029
>How do you cope with family's opionion, because well, it's not a usual hobby for guy in his late twenties.

If your family is the kind to shit on your hobbies then just don't mention it. Don't see the point of creating a conflict for no reason. I'm 30+, I bring my dolls with me when I return visit my parents and they don't care. They were just a bit curious at first. My mom actually loves it and I'm trying to get her to sew me some stuff for my girls since she's bored.

>Wigs/Eyes

I own a bunch and just decide whenever I get a new doll what would be the best. Then I don't change it anymore if I like the way she is. I just can't be bothered to change wigs/eyes constantly.

>What's are the other things that's good to have except obvious like doll stand or different hands?

I always have my hair detangler whenever I move my doll around. Can't live without it. More important than having extra hands and what not especially if you cannot hand carry your doll everywhere you go and have to put her in a bag at some point during the day, if she has long hair the wig will be all over the place.

>>18110450
are her eyes SUPPOSED to be wonky, or...

>>18112032
Right one is fine, but yeah Left one needs re-aligning.

>>18112032
Right one is fine, but yeah Left one needs re-aligning. Just fixed it. Hadn't touched her eyes since I got her, it's been over a year now and she literally traveled the world with me hence why eyes most likely moved. I don't even pay attention anymore because it most likely happened slightly over time and I have her with me daily (even at work).

>not looking at your pictures.
>not looking at your dolls.

absolutely haram.

>>18112417
It's more the opposite. When you look at something closely on a daily basis you don't realize those it until someone tells you. I just looked back at old photos from September and left eye were almost in the same position and nobody ever noticed.

Those things are bound to happen anyway when you move your doll around a whole lot. Still better than leaving your doll home on her own the whole day and never taking her with you whenever you leave your house. Mine has seen the world even if it means getting a bit dirty and having to reset eyes.

>>18112514
If your picture wasn't so horribly underexposed >>18112032 wouldn't have had to look at it so closely.

> nobody ever noticed.
Get over yourself, not everyone cares about every picture you post

> Mine has seen the world
OK we get it. you're cute little job gives you privileges. You don't have to weave your travel habits into every post.

>>18112770
>Being this mad

>>18112770
Haha wow you mad much? Just chill we can all get along, tis the season eh!

D-don't bully me please.

>>18114512
That hoodie on the left is very cute. Where did you get it?

>>18114578
Bought it from AmiAmi, but it seems to be sold out now. Maybe you can still get it on other sites.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-9616

Seems like all colours of the new cat ear hoodie are in stock, though. Just keep in mind they really only comfortably fit S and SS busts.

>>18114512
They are too cute! I love them! Also i second the hoodie origin request, I have a crippling addiction to buying hoodies.

The hood does sort of fit over DD heads but it's pretty small. Don't mind the weird pose. I had to separate them to put the hood up and now Aya's wig is a giant mess so I didn't put them back together.

>>18112770
Are you actively trying to have people post less of their dolls? I'd like to see more even if it's not the most perfect photo ever.

I've ordered all the parts for my first doll and I'm so excited. What should I do in the meantime while I wait for her to arrive?

So I have a question, It seems that I have some kind of black on my doll's nose? I don't think its a stain since nothing has really been on her face. Its probably some dirt or grime or something? Its hard to see and really only visible in brighter light but it bothers me. What are some suggestions to remove this blemish without damaging the face up?

>>18116023
What I do is stare at dolls on twitter and check the tracking obsessively, even when I know it won't be here until at least the end of next week.

I stare at dolls on twitter all day every day, though.

Suspender Skirt + sweater combo
this is giving me a heart attack

>>18112514
>Still better than leaving your doll home on her own the whole day and never taking her with you whenever you leave your house.
better for whom? It's not like they're alive and suffering from being stuck in a cabinet.

>>18116141
No no, it's the legs

>>18115282
It's obviously better to let the thread hit page 10 constantly and post wall of texts instead or complain about picture orientation :^)

>>18116141
Dang!

>>18116026
Do you have faceup on the nose? If not, just slightly brush it with a clean dry cotton makeup remover, if it's just a bit of dirt it'll be gone. It's way safer that way than to try to apply any kind of product on the nose.

---

Kazuko got her new nails from dollpa <3

>>18116023
Follow people on Instagram and Twitter with dolls like yours and live vicariously through them.

>>18116141
Chic and sexy. I love this whole look.

>>18117355
lololololol my camera is right it's your website that's wrong lolololololol

>>18118090
Mad indeed.

>>18118094
You're welcome to filter out my posts :^)

>>18118158
Well I don't really care and I have time so why would I? It's more entertaining to see you angry over trivial things on an anonymous imageboard. At least it keeps the thread alive.

>>18116141
>>18117738
>>18117743
>>18118090
I want to marry with a doll ;_;

>>18118090
You're a weirdo but at least you follow good people on twitter.

>>18119402
While not legally binding because dolls are not alive and have no rights, you can still marry a doll with all the ceremony if you want.

>>18120811
Didn't one guy marry his Love Plus character in Japan or something? So yeah could definitely have some sort of ceremony with your doll.

Would Dollfie Dream Pretty clothes fit on a DDS s-bust?

>>18122556
No.

>>18118213
I'm just summarizing the issue in jest. You're the one who mentioned it.