/jp/ - Otaku Culture

Spooky you say?

>>36669157
>>36669168
Last one

>>36669157
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>>36669180
Fantastic! Really love the lighting as well.

>>36669157
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>>36669180
I love painted nails !

Why can no one who buys SmD blanks paint them decently? I'm no picasso by any stretch, even I know $180 for this is a farce.

>>36671619
I blame the internet echo box since bad artists always seem to be the first to post their work online for the world to see. I can get posting for encouragement but they never seem to be self aware or try asking for advice.

Oh no. Oh fuck. What can I do? I removed the wig cap to realign one of her eyes and when i tried to push it back in her neck snapped. What can I do to fix this? Is it possible to order a replacement piece? How would I go about, well, replacing it? The part on the neck seems pretty complex.

She's an Azone doll. Body is OB24 I believe? Or at least those are the clothes that fit her best.

>>36673715
I can’t give advice on how to fix her but luckily the obitsu body should be easy to find, I think hobby search has them in stock. I’ve been collecting dolls for 17 years and have over 100 Azone and obitsus and I’ve never broken one, they might feel solid and sturdy for the most part but I recommend a gentle touch when it comes to them. Sorry your girl broke anon hopefully she’ll be back in one piece soon.

>>36675496
Oh I didn't know they were so cheap... now building a friend seems more enticing.
Thank you, if push comes to shove I'll buy one, but I'll try to find a fix since buying an entire body for one joint feels wasteful.

Blam Blam.

>>36669268
Thank you! I got a couple of cheap rgb flood lights that I've been playing with it's been fun trying different light combinations.
>>36670123
Me too, I don't know why more people don't do them, or just do those attached fake nails. I also paint their toe nails to match.

>>36675496
Sometimes you just get a shot batch of plastic. I snapped both ankles on my first azone within a week of having her. I had some model cement that fixed and probably improved the part.

>>36677905
Model cement... is that like epoxy adhesive? Because I have some around. Although first I'd need to learn if the broken piece inside the neck can be removed.

>>36673715
If you can get the peg loose, you can try gluing (or craft cementing) it back in place -- failing that, you can probably find the neck part by itself if you look around! Good luck anon!

>>36676871
You treat your dolls so well, it's always good to see them posted.

Hey dere qt

Hey anons, is Volks Dream Rescue cream supposed to be the consistency of cream of wheat, or did shipping temps do something to it?

>>36678705
I have several ways to make it loose - assuming the peg can be removed at all and it isn't just part of a larger piece. The more I look at it the more likely it seems to be.

Next time I'll try not to stress myself out so much. I had spent all morning trying on cheap clothes I bought months ago and I only moved the eyes (by accident) because I needed to remove the wig cap to fit an awful sailor uniform. I just wanted to be done and I noticed the misaligned eyes whenI thought I already was, so I probably wasn't as careful as I needed (too focused on not touching the eyes or applying pressure around them).

why is it so fucking hard to find people accepting commissions for normal/heat resistant wigs? I fucking hate the look of those mohair/alpaca wigs.

>>36684749
Have you tried ZaZouCustomDolls on Etsy? She takes customs and does good work from what I've seen. (A little pricey for my taste though)

>>36685074
I haven't, thanks for the rec!

>>36678355
No it was just some basic Testors stuff in a glass jar. Stuff works great as its welds plastic parts physically together.

https://twitter.com/CatsSakaki/status/1441222667932078081

>>36669157
Damn, she cute

>>36695012
>>36702956
Oh no I think I want to fuck a doll.

>>36700251
Dem collarbones

Anon with the broken doll again. Sorry to be a bother.
I looked around and found out and can confirm my doll's body type and that the broken neck peg is easily removable. Problem is that being Obitsu 24cm almost all search results are for Blythe and when I tried my luck on Parabox I was welcomed by this information
>The manufacturer does not sell a neck piece by itself, so Parabox will not be any help if breakage happens!
Since there are no official replacements and English isn't giving me anything after removing blythe from the search, should I be trying my luck with Japanese? something like オビツ24 首
Otherwise I'll have to cement my broken piece back together I guess (thank you >>36687054 anon).

And going on a tangent, when searching for information, I noticed that my doll's name is used for dolls with very different wigs, clothes and makeup. How common is that? Do they do that because they all share the same category of components (and designer) even if the specifics are different?

>>36705687
Pretty sure its been several years since Obitsu sold individual parts for 1:6 dolls so finding anything new is unlikely. Not that I'd trust the quality of plastic thats been sitting around unopened for that amount of time.

>>36707307
Oh, it's 1/6 so no worries about that. Actually this specific doll came out just last month.
But since Obitsu doesn't supply spares, then my options are very limited and I's probably have to rely on reproductions or 3D printed. I imagine Japanese sites are my best option but I don't know where to start

>>36673715
While i'm not to sure on the picture, if it's the joint part that broke off you may be able to fix it similar to how people fix toy joints.

>>36705687
I don't have much advice to give, but I hope you can fix her anon. She looks very sweet.

>>36705687
Do you have any way at all of conveying the approximate dimensions of the neck piece? A photo even? Any way for me to model and try to print a replacement?

>>36713868
When I'm back home (in a week) I'll take a photo next to a ruler. Thank you anon.
Although I don't know how hard ot would be to reproduce since it's a ball joint and has a screw hole.

I posted in the resin dolls thread but had no responses for a few hours so I'm trying here. I'm thinking of buying a MYou mature 1/6th scale doll (Bettina), but I can't find any clothes/wigs/shoes for her. So I assume I'll have to get them custom made. Facebook has one custom clothing shop, but nothing for shoes or wigs. Couldn't find anything on Instagram. Am I looking in the wrong places?

>>36714488
Try Etsy.

>>36714448
The more information on its size, the interface to the body and the head itself, the better for reproducing something usable. I'll check back in a week. In the meantime I'll do more research myself.

>>36714514
Etsy had nothing for custom BJD items except faceups, but it did have a lot of gorgeous MSD clothing. Thanks! I'll keep it as a backup, though MSDs are a little big in my opinion.

>>36714514
>>36714760
etsy is just aliexpress for people who think theyre supporting small creators

>>36719955
There are actual small creators on etsy (and ebay, too.) They're just buried under the glut of mass-produced bullshit.

>>36720061
yep. good luck finding them

>>36720124
I know quite a few already, but thank you.

>>36714529
I will take measurements. Although diving deeper on my own I've found these
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B01NB9ZMQ1/
People are using it for my doll model so custom printing anything might not ve necessary.

Where are some good places to find Azone50/AP/DDP clothes? I've fallen down the rabbit hole

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T6HDC31/ref=twister_B099DQ5G28

found this bird feeder on amazon that would make a nice hanging shelf for doll display, would just have to make a small cushion or something. the white one looks like it could seat 2-3 girls.

i hope that autumn is treating everyone well. i have an idea for an easy DIY halloween costume and will try to put it together in time for the end of the month. can't wait to see everyone's halloween photos

>>36669132
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>>36676871
amazing work. still haven't gotten over how good that remilia is

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T6HDC31/ref=twister_B099DQ5G28

found this bird feeder on amazon that would make a nice hanging shelf for doll display, would just have to make a small cushion or something. the white one looks like it could seat 2-3 girls.

i hope that autumn is treating everyone well. i have an idea for an easy DIY halloween costume and will try to put it together in time for the end of the month. can't wait to see everyone's halloween photos

>>36669132 (OP)
>>36669157
>>36669168
>>36676871
amazing work. still haven't gotten over how cute that remilia is, and the red/blue lighting looks awesome, especially in that last one. crazy how it lights up the underside of her bangs.

*revives*

>>36669168
Now make a star

>>36731670
Nice find anon, and it's good to see your doll again!

>>36737184
>>36737263
epic timestamps

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>>36737265
>>36737263
i meant these two...

>>36737562
RIP

>>36742328

>>36731670
>>36737276
the swing got her seal of approval. the order came with 2 so i suppose it is time for me to get her a friend

>>36746850
Good find, anon.

>>36746850
Oh that's actually pretty cute. Perfect for the middle size.

>>36746850
That was one hell of a find.

>>36746850
Woa, that was some fast shipping, it would be interesting to see a bird side to side with her

>>36746850
cute!!

>>36746850
That swing looks like it has room for two.

>>36750958
looks like she needs 3 friends then!

What do you do with dolls?

>>36752488
Depends on the person. I personally take photos of mine, but others enjoy painting their faces or making clothes for them. Some enjoy dressing them up, others make dioramas for them to interact with, still more enjoy repairing damaged dolls, and some just enjoy displaying them as they are. It's very much a "make your ow fun" sort of hobby.

>>36764548
I love them!

Waiting on a wig. How has shipping been churning out for you guys?

>>36764815
The only thing I bought from abroad recently was a daki cover directly from china, and it was completely dark for like 2 weeks, then suddenly the postman handed it to me one day, which is weird because I'm in the eu.

>>36764815
My wallet has been suffering from the dual increases of DHL shipping and always paying for import fees. Thankfully HLJ lets you warehouse stuff indefinitely so I've been merging two months of shipping into one.

>>36671619
Most artists are probably using the wrong tools and technique. I don't think ive ever seen a poorly airbrushed doll head, but ive seen many a synthetic brush stroke.

>>36678957
>>36678705
Use a non reactive lube to assist peg retrieval. Use plastic glue to fuse the pieces back together. Less is more with plastic glue. More results in a shit fusion

>>36763608
>>36764548
They're super cute, anon.

my doll is the cutest

>>36777154
Prove it.

>>36777664
your move, anon

>>36778626
I want to draw eyebrows with a sharpie on her.

>>36778626
How is everyone getting tan dolls lately?

>>36778671
you are one sick individual, anon
>>36778693
I saved up for mine, no idea about anyone else

>>36778879
I meant specifically, from where? I thought they were Japan only?

>>36778938
they are
they have proxy services to buy one for you and send it out

>>36778938
also while its rare every so often they do show up on yahoo/manda or are sold on secondhand groups

>>36778994
What services would those be?

>>36780128
There is information on buyfags.moe
Although I don't know how updated the info is since ToS always keep changing.

What do you all think of the y'shtola dollfie?

>>36785967
I dislike her face a lot.

>>36785967
I know nothing of the game or character but I usually get the pre order dollfie every year ever since the white album girls so I’m certainly gonna get her. I like her stick and ears and I think she’ll look nice next to my 2B and 9s which I also know nothing about.

>>36780128
I've had very smooth transactions with Buyee. Shipping is very fast.

>>36786906
could we see a photo of your collection?

>>36785967
Not a fan of her face or plastic ears. Staff also looks hard to pose with. Having a few character dds, I'm of the opinion that they only look good for standing front facing photo ops.

>>36669132
Cute Remiry, dude.

>>36788571
The plastic ears are the only thing I don't like. They should be fluffy. But I think otherwise she is really pretty. I especially like her eyes.

>>36788657
Thank you, I had a lot of fun putting her together!

>>36787673
Wouldn't dare subject our Japanese companions in hobby to the gross crimes of buyee.

>>36780128
>Japan online and auctions:
Fromjapan
>China online and taobao:
Superbuy
If you want a Tan doll, neither of these services will work as they're only available IN STORE so you have to get a buying agent who will physically go to the shop. Getting recommendations for them is like pulling teeth for some reason. I don't know of any.

>>36780128
If you're looking to snipe limited quantity, popular product on booth.pm or just about any obscure storefront, steer clear of Buyee. Their confirmation times are horrendous and it appears they'd rather play wagieball with your package than verify it has entered their warehouse. A warehouse and consolidation service like Tenso (not exactly endorsing) where they let you purchased the product with their warehouse address attached is the way to go.

Do you guys know where I can get plain black leggings or stockings? I've found one (1) seller on Etsy that isnt out of stock and the estimated arrival is November to December

>>36794778
Alice's Collections has some, Dolk Station as well.

>>36794778
Nine9Style has a athleisure pair and a "leather black" pair (it's just shiny black, not leather or pleather)

I want to have a sexual relationship with a doll!
There, I said it.

>>36801920
Same.

>>36801920
Then just do it. Just make sure you cuddle your girl lots afterwards. That's the best part.

Why is everyone always so reticent to name their proxy buyers for Doll Point? Is there a fear of them getting banned from the Volks store or something?

>>36803998
I would imagine the busier a proxy buyer gets the less likely you are to get what you want from them when theres limited exclusives. That's all I can figure, but I don't use any so I don't know for sure

>>36805055
your proxy will get banned if caught
idk how they havent caught some of these proxies though. if youre ordering multiple dolls per month its pretty obvious what youre doing.
https://dollfie.volks.co.jp/news/importantinfo/importantinfo_sdfcmodel_resale.html

>>36805301
>Don't allow international orders
>ban proxies
What the fuck is their problem?

>>36806800
no one is obligated to sell you anything

>>36806966
Just because that's true doesn't mean it's not a fucking bafflingly stupid thing to do

>>36764548
I'd rape them both real good, and you can count on that!

>>36802207
Whoa, who's knee?

>>36806800
Guess they'd prefer people use the gimped EN store

>>36802207
>>36801920
It's not like there aren't dolls for that. The thread you want is over here >>36768334 unless you thought BJD stands for BlowJob Dolls.

https://twitter.com/seaumi4/status/1444547616566439941?s=19

Decided to get the gang together with matching outfits.

>>36815342

>>36814166
>It's not like there aren't dolls for that
Except aesthetically they don't fit the bill for me to oogle. A good DDH-01 head + thigh modification is more appealing than the slag-faced monstrosities you'll get there.

Checking Parabox's information on Obitsu 24cm bodies there was some info about checking which way the neck turns before forcing it, accompanied by this diagram.
Is there any reason why you'd avoid the neck turning sideways as long as the joint is correctly oriented?

nodoll bros how we holdin up?

>>36806966
That's true, but if you're not going to sell it to me you're not allowed to get mad at me for paying someone else to buy it for me instead. You sold it to the other guy -- I just bought it from him after the fact. Shit like this is why SmD still have business despite the flat faces and the antics of the owner (and I say that as someone who likes both brands of doll.)

https://twitter.com/kiirohidd51/status/1444982439772708866

>>36821896
volks isnt mad at you, volks is mad at the middleman. they want to sell to people who will love the doll, not people who want to make a quick buck off it.
danny also bans resellers and proxies lol

>>36827935
>they want to sell to people who will love the doll
Should probably allow international orders then

>>36827935
But there wouldn't BE middlemen if they would just sell the dolls correctly to customers. If I could order a male dd or a tan mdd on either of the volks websites I'd go do that, but they literally do not give that option. If they have a problem with the middlemen facilitating proxy orders, the easiest way to fix the problem is to simply... sell them themselves. Again, this is a problem they caused and have the power to remediate at any time.

Also Danny actually does allow certain authorized dealers to buy and sell Smart Dolls, like Fabric & Friends.

>>36828543
>>36828386
its not their problem its your problem. go to japan if you need one so bad. its just a doll after all. you wont die if you dont have it
and an authorized dealer is completely different than an unauthorized reseller. volks does have authorized dealers too and they were never part of this issue so i dont know why you bothered bringing it up.

>>36815787
look into Irokebijin, they kinda sidestep the whole Uncanny Valley issue by making their dolls look more like anime characters
https://www.thesilverdoll.com/product-category/irokebijin/

>>36828679
Good to know you've read the whole conversation, thanks for you input

>>36828679
I'm not sitting here shaking and crying because I can't get one of these dolls, anon, I'm just expressing my opinion that Volks is making what is, for me, a baffling business decision by refusing to give people what they will so clearly shell out to buy.

>>36814166
Is that actually a doll and not just a guy in a suit?

>>36829666
you arent the target audience and you never will be. you are danny's target audience since he cant manage to grab the japanese attention. i imagine volks' global sales are much less than their japanese sales and it's not worth it to them to set up a global ordering system.

>>36829757
her neck is long enough and her head is proportional so its likely a fuckdoll

>>36829802
>to set up a global ordering system
NTA, and I don't care much about the topic, but random chinese guys can set up ways for people all around the world to order things more expensive than dolls, while this company can't?

>>36829802
>it's not worth it to them to set up a global ordering system.
They HAVE ONE. That's why this is so baffling, they already have an English language US storefront, they just don't use it for a whole bunch of shit there is clearly demand for(or they wouldn't have any need to ban proxies).

>>36829757
it's a doll, you can get it in 90cm or 140cm
https://celesdolls.com/irokebijin-reveals-new-140cm-silicone-akane-sex-doll/

Also with smaller tiddies:
https://celesdolls.com/irokebijin-releases-new-tpe-rico-heads-90cm-95cm-body/

>>36829872
>>36829802
I think the other anon is right. If LA's dolpa and bjd forums are anything to go by, SDs seem to dominate the western market.

Not that it really excuses an anti consumer practice but it is what it is.

>>36829872
volksusa is not volks japan and that's not even close to being global or even a real FCS. the options are extremely limited compared to a sumika/sato FCS and only allows ordering of a few heads for a few days every other month. i dont even know why they call it fcs because you don't get many choices at all. more like extremely limited choice system

but hey if you want them to start an online dream choice, everyone should be emailing them to tell them. volksusa may be able to make it happen if there's enough interest. that's how online fcs started after all but dont expect "full" choices if they do make it

>>36829945
any place that makes normal sized doll onahole fairies yet or is that still a custom only thing?

>>36829976
People have been mailing them for literal years about it and leaving comments in the notes of their orders and everything, else, but it hasn't accomplished much of anything.

>>36829970
That's within the last year or two, and a lot of it is Danny's marketing them as actual children's toys ala American Girl -- it's why his storefront is covered in photos of children with anime dolls now. He's marketed to literally everyone over the years to try and get someone to take hold of them (as a fashion designer's accessory, even had them appear in one of his father's runway shows; as an alternative to animation studios to volks' branded character dolls; even how they started out as a robotics project: he keeps changing his marketing and he finally found the niche that's willing to shell out: rich parents wanting the next status symbol for their sprog, and other clout-chasers. It's why some people in that side of the hobby have like 30 Smart Dolls and exactly 0 other BJD.

>>36830000
>>36829945
>>36829109
the coomer thread is here anons >>36768334

>>36829976
My point was more that there is a western demand and they are obviously aware of it, yet for some reason only throw them scraps.
>>36830560
>Danny's marketing them as actual children's toys ala American Girl -- it's why his storefront is covered in photos of children with anime dolls now.
???(・Д・)???

>>36830000
I suppose you could dress up one of these as a fairy:
https://dollto-china.com/six-house-silicone-dolls-73cm.html
ask in the coomer thread, someone else might know better options..

>>36830631

>>36830926
It's not that I don't believe you, I'm just struggling to understand the logic behind this

>>36830926
it looks like a someone is going to assault her, not the best marketing image roflol

>>36832168
i feel bad for laughing

goodnight

>>36835199
Cute

>>36830926
>lower left
Did the they fuck up painting some dolls and are trying to market them as being inclusive of a rare disease?

>>36835910
The latter, in addition to vitiligo you can even get ones missing legs or arms with sealed off joints, add on custom printed colostomy bags or insulin pumps as well.

>>36835199
Please don't steal my soul.

>>36836240
she already stole mine

What do you do if volks dream rescue doesn't work on the stains? I'm trying to rescue an old body I picked up that would be difficult to replace it's DDdy Kanu.

cum on it and call it a day

>>36838429
I say keep trying with the dream rescue anon. That stuff takes a long time to work especially on old stains. Are you wrapping the cream with cling wrap so it doesn’t dry out as quick? Putting the doll out in the sun helps as well. I heard acne cream works too if dream rescue gets too expensive but I’m not sure if it would damage the tan skin. Good luck anon I also have a stained Kanu, her head was all marked by her default wig.

>>36840398
Thank you anon, I'll put her out in the sun with some fresh dream rescue tomorrow. It can't get any worse, you know? (I have hte same problem, along with some leg stains from some godforsaken pleather pants.)

>>36669132
https://twitter.com/noel_der_vglwde/status/1445030215323770882

Not many Japanese doll accounts posting Halloween stuff yet. Hope it picks up soon.

>>36843207
I genuinely love seeing the yearly creepy doll heads I can't afford.

>>36830000
See >>36842072

Anon with the broken doll here.
I bought some plastic cement (Revell Contacta 39604) and I can't get this to work.
I'm not very smart as it's already obvious so I didn't anticipate how slippery the surfaces would become which coupled with small pieces and big fingers it's... no good.
After some failed attempts, making sure to quickly wipe the surfaces after every failure, I tried using some blu-tack to hold pieces in place which had some moderate success (as said I'm not very smart, so at first I tried doing so vertically instead of like pic related).

Since I couldn't keep it pressed for a long time I tried using some contact glue (the polimerizing kind that has you mix a resin with a hardener), which in retrospect was a very bad idea, and let it dry for 24 hours. Obviously it didn't work.
I tried cleaning the pieces with some rubbing alcohol and use the plastic cement again. Thanks to the blu-tack I could manage to keep it pressed with my own fingers for 15 minutes straight... and it didn't work.

So I'm kind of stuck. Maybe there are too many layers of glue in there? Maybe I've damaged the piece beyond repair? Or maybe that was the wrong glue and I should have just ordered Tamiya (even if it was more expensive and took logner)?
I also bought some clamps which did me no good (I think the caliper would do a better job).
The buyfag guide also links to a nendo joint repair guide, but I don't have half the tools and I don't trust my clumsy hands with pulling that off on a joint that is one whole milimeter thinner than nendo joints.

>>36714529
Sorry I took a couple days longer. Here are all of the joint's measurements. I forgot to add the 1.5mm wide screwhole on top of the thicker part (I). I also forgot to take a photo and measurements of the conical piece that goes inside the head and the screw that attaches it to the joint. If it's of any use, the head's official designation is OBT MM-01.
Maybe I could do with something like https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B07Q5R9Y32/ or https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01N6BJC46/
but with no screw holes I don't know how to go about anchoring it to the head.


This is stressful but at least it's been a learning experience. Next time I'll make sure to learn how all of a doll's joints work exactly before posing.

>>36844066
That is an excellent mock-up. I couldn't have asked for better. Perhaps the joint is made of POM? I know for Megami Device kits they've gone to swapping all ABS joints with POM. That might make it impervious to traditional cementing methods. Its chemical resistance is doubly impressive, if that's what it actually is. Your only real choice is flame treating it as a high-stress part where CA glue won't suffice. For CA glue, an accelerator is an absolute must for these finicky parts. But CA glue isn't exactly known for its torture resistance. For those options parts you linked, a pen vise to bore through and threaded inserts to set a screw?

I will see about modeling a replacement.

>>36844066
>Revell Contacta
>It prevents the welding effect

Yea that's why it doesn't work. Solvent types of cements, like the Tamiya extra thin i think you're looking, is the kind you need. You need very little of it in either part and it generally bonds in a minute if that (cure time is a bit longer, I just left my Doll alone for a day after).

i want to build a doll for my big sis.

>>36848604
You should do it anon. What do you have in mind?

>>36846921
Honestly I don't know about materials, all I've seen about Obitsu bodies is that they're made of ABS and soft vinyl. As for the replacement parts, I'll look into those inserts. Although looking at comments, someone used one of the black 360º parts and just (permanently?) attached the top part to the anchoring piece (with glue or putty I assume). My doll actually came with a replacement for that anchor piece so there's that.
Thank you for your help and efforts.

>>36847735
Oh damnit, should have guessed that not just any "plastic cement" would do. What a waste of time and money.
Although I a drop of that glue fell on my keyboard's chassis and actually dissolved a bit of it.

>>36850037
ddh-01 head that has a fang, and certain heels/flops that look to be a hybrid lantern that was turned into footwear. ive been asking my relatives about helping me with sewing some fabrics that she might like. im not as well versed with sewing fabrics as she is, but binging adderall and uridine supplements helps with the memory retention process and knowing what to do next.
my budget is around $2000 USD.
sorry for wording all of this poorly. im not too sure of what i want the entire doll to look like.

>>36850267
I think you have a good start with what to do. Good luck putting it all together, anon!

>>36850294
thanks. i hope shell be proud of me.

>>36848604
damn, you got even relatives to help you out, if you do your best she will be proud.
it must feel good to have a family that dont condemn you for having alternative hobbies.
good luck with the sewing and when you're done dont forget to post a pic here.

>>36857794
sex

>>36867494
Look at that butt

>>36861220
no, im scared of her.

More Halloween fun.

>>36875468

>>36875478
last one!

>>36875468
>>36875478
>>36875491
Fantastic! I really love these -- how did you balance your doll in the second photo? These are really fantastic, thank you for sharing!

>>36875962
Here's a behind the scenes pic. I used two Alice Collection stands to clamp on to her thighs, and the rope itself is tied off and the stands are load bearing. I used floral wire to tie the bottom of the stands together so they won't slide apart at the hinge, and stoppers on the bottom of each pole to keep them from sliding around.

>>36876106
forgot the pic

>>36876106
>>36876127
Very ingenious! Thanks for sharing anon.

Finally bought this to fix that damned broken joint! It was completely useless!

>>36878132
What went wrong?

>>36880124
I'm going to guess that the other botched repair attempts covered the plastic to the point where Tamiya stuff couldnt bond the surfaces, or it doesnt work at all with ABS. Probably both.

>>36880426
Yeah, must be something like that. I tried to softly scratch off whatever was left on the surface but the glue had no effect whatsoever. Not even a little bit of stickiness, as if I had just used water.

>>36880426
It does work with ABS, I've already repaired ABS parts and panels with Tamiya's thin cement. Alcohol don't work that well to remove adhesives, and acetone will damage ABS, so try to use lighter gas or coleman fuel to remove the previous layer of glue, gas doesn't attack ABS and work great against all kind of adhesives.

>>36881498
I should add, for my first botched attempts I used the revell glue, which smells identical to the tamiya cement and both of them claim ti have n-butylaldehyde (too bad neither of them has a full ingredient list).
Lighter gas huh... time to learn how to empty those old things I have around.

>>36882130
Not all plastic cements are the same. I've never used Revell, but I do use Humbrol's regular plastic cement along with Tamiya's thin cement. As for your repair, normally you should see the plastic melt a bit soon after applying the glue on the brocken parts and when pressing them together. If it doesn't, that means the cement isn't doing shit.
Also, while Tamiya's thin cement does work with ABS in my experience, if you bought that cement specificially for ABS then you should have tried getting their ABS cement instead.

>>36875478
Nice. This chamber has NO windows and NO doors...

>>36882879
I didn't know they had a cement specific for ABS. Or that results might vary from kind to kind.

>>36794778
Buy human stockings for cheap anywhere, cut and sew. Repeat with extra fabric.

I suspect this outfit is going to stain but the heart wants what the heart wants.

Emergency Bump

>>36887054
Thanks, anon.

>>36882879
It ocurred to me to test whether this glue works at all before cleaning any surfaces: the piece has a burr so I slathered it on the Tamiya cement, pressed it with my nails as hard as I could and it didn't deform at all. Slathered it again, pressed it against another piece of ABS and, well, no effect.
I'd try with superglue before considering buying a third kind of glue but I'm certain that will break off again after a while.

>>36669132
oo I didn't know jp had a doll thread I don't visit this board often just recently been looking at cute jp dolls on twitter really cute gonna read that guide later

>>36893424
Sure do! Welcome to this side of the hobby, anon.

Anyone know any good places that would sell a wig suited for a Ruby Kurosawa doll? Tried to just get a cheap one to style myself but as you can see it looks like shit.

>>36898227
She's cute, anon! Could you potentially make this one work?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1004516956/custom-doll-wig-for-smart-dolls-tan-caps
What scale is she?

>>36899048
Thank you! She’a ddh01 head and I don’t have the body just yet but I’m planning on a mdd, and hmm the color is good but I think it’d be a bit too hard to style due to the cut. If all else fails I’ll probably just give her straight bangs instead of the typical anime style bangs as I’ve seen lots of other people with custom character dollfies do that.
Nana-chan photo just because:)

>>36899319
sso many bears
ccute

>>36899319
You can use volks styling wax and a little water to make the bangs pointy! it's what a lot of people do.

>>36898227
>>36899319
Have you checked out any of PenginWorkshop's wigs? They have a couple styles that I think could work for her.

I'm going to Spirit Halloween to commandeer their haunted house for doll photo purposes.

>>36904977
Thank you!! I was wondering how people got the hair to stay in place that helps a ton! Will be ordering some soon.
>>36905691
Yeah! I was looking at one of their longer wigs and cutting it to be ruby's length but I'm too scared lol.
I think this wig would suit her well in red with a bit of bang styling
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1062473472/preorder-limitedpengin-workshop-bjdsddd

>>36907031
That looks like a good fit!

>>36907031
I like that wig a lot!
Cutting them is daunting but I'm sure you can do it, just go slow and trim very small bits at a time. And perfect your technique on cheap wigs first if you have any to spare.

Girls caught a fish today. Not too many more chances to go fishing out here, the weather's due to turn for winter.

>>36912420
CUTE! Great photo anon.

>>36915258
Thank you!

>>36898227
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154617379987
It's expensive, but would this work, anon?

I recently found a doll outfit of my waifu on YJA and it sparked an interest in getting a doll. I've tried to do research and read guides including the one in this thread, and I can tell it's not a hobby to be entered into lightly, even if I only want one single doll. I think I know what I would need to start (body, head, wig, eyes, tools), but I'm just sitting on the fence right now before I fully commit to taking the plunge. Especially since, even if I spread out my purchases, the initial investment is relatively high.

>>36919055
Just know that the initial investment is only going to make you start spending more and more on extra things.

>>36919207
I can tell. I'm already thinking of what extra outfits I would have to get since I wouldn't be able to keep it in the character outfit long-term due to the color. Got a slight taste of how expensive doll accessories can be when I started picking up 1/12 scale furniture and accessories when I got into frame arms girls, so I know how it snowballs.

Why can no one paint Smart Doll faces? I mean, I'm no artist either, but I'm not trying to sell my shit for between $50-$200 USD, either.

>>36923066
You don't have to buy those, you know.

>>36923066
Danny's refusal to sell blanks means most legit artists aren't going to bother and only take commissions, so you don't see those. What you see are amateurs trying to learn on what few heads are available and posting them knowing the head itself is still worth that much because blanks are impossible to get outside of chaos boxes. I feel bad for SmD fans, it seems miserable.

>>36923236
Another problem is that even if you get a good head, you can't get a body to go with it -- there aren't enough bodies to go around as it is. If you're lucky enough to get one in his 'milk' skintone you can slap that mfer onto a DD body, but the other skintones are shit out of luck there.

>>36923066
Some of these have neat concepts on paper (clown, neon) but their execution are...interesting to put it nicely.

I've read through the guides, but there's a few things I'm still trying to figure out before I buy my first doll:
1. I've heard about the staining issue with vinyl dolls. Are there any clothes that are safe to leave the doll in? Do I need to get a bodysuit?
2. I saw a mention of the Volks USA shop possibly having a problem with restocking. How true is that? If I see something I want there, do I need to move on it quickly?

>>36928867
White clothes, light colored clothes and clothes with liners are all safe to leave on your doll for extended periods of time. If you want them to wear anything dark or very vibrant colors then body stockings are needed. The Volks ones are great if you're using a full body dress, but if you want different shaped ones, you can get them cheap from coolcat to keep legs and arms exposed.
All Volks clothes are limited and reruns are almost never done regardless if it's the international or USA shop. If you see something you like it's best to move on it quickly, or jump in lotteries for new collections. For missed or older sets check Mandarake.co.jp

>>36929449
I was mainly worried about heads and body parts being out of stock if I waited until later to buy what I needed to get started

>>36929600
Ah, heads more than parts need to be moved on quicker. They are taking longer than normal to restock standard parts but heads tend to go quicker because artists scoop them up.

>>36929600
You can also check out the Volks Japan site. Shipping will be a bit more expensive naturally but I find they have a better selection and I believe they restock more often than the international/USA site.

>>36912420
very cute but all I can think about are how impractical the shoes are

>>36935859
/fa/ fishing cares not for practicality.

>>36949787
l-lewd!

I want to fuck a doll anon

Bit the bullet and bought myself a body to start off with. What are some nice recommendations for face up artists?

me

>>36978891
I'm interested in some suggestions for this as well. Just got the first piece I ordered in too (a head), and I'm thinking of picking up a body soon

>>36978891
ShiNes on Etsy does amazing work and is really easy to work with for commissions. Don't let the fact that she's in China and uses her own heads worry you. The heads she uses are legit and she's built up quite the positive reputation in the doll community for being reliable. My first doll was from her and while it was excruciating waiting, it was very much worth it. She has premades listed too, and they're all amazing.
etsy.com/shop/ShiNesWorkshop
If you want something two of my girls have faces by NiyaMia on Etsy as well that I just bought from a listing. She takes commissions too, but I've never worked with her, so I don't know how the process goes.
etsy.com/shop/NiyaMia

>>36980557
*I you want something else premade
is what that second paragraph was supposed to say. I must have deleted it on accident.

>>36977042
Just come over, I have a double bed.

This person gets it: joints are hot.

>>36982729
what a slut, exposing theses joints for all the world to see

https://twitter.com/uuumumudoll/status/1449276888174641162

>>36990165
These are so precious...

>>36996734
Oh, those legs.

https://twitter.com/gomamike/status/1449172466194997254

>>37000223
Too cute to be spooky

>>37001001
Lies. https://twitter.com/Rimaty6/status/1449709154256318470

>>37002757
How do you all feel about 1:1-size dolls (no, its not a sex doll.)

>>37005361
Easier to find clothes

>>37013586
Jesus Christ, how horrifying

>>37014101
>>37013586
Yeah, eating chocolate and mess around with it like that is horrible.

I know this is a pretty small thread, but what if we did a secret santa for Christmas or something fun like that

>>37017816
half the anons here dont own a doll

>>37017816
I wouldn't want to give out my address to randoms on /jp/

>>37018021
Never done one myself but I think most anons use po boxes for that

Ordinary witches are spooky too, right?

>>37018646
>>37018649
>>37018653
>>37018659
>>37018662
>>37018678
These are so great! I love the mushrooms and the lights, very fun pictures!

I've been slowly accumulating doll parts in the past few weeks. I guess I should just give in and go ahead and buy the body at some point

Out of the two, which would you recommend, a DD or DDS? I like the size and general look of the DDS more, but I know that basically everything is tailored to the DD body and will be a bit looser on the DDS body. I try to avoid owning dolls with unusual/in-between measurements because I hate dealing with awkward clothing fit and just want outfits that will look nice on them straight out of the box. Should I go for a regular DD, or does the DDS still look cute in DD clothes despite the slightly smaller size?

>>37021531
Not much of a difference between the two, just that DDS is slightly shorter. They share the same hands and feet and any regular DD head can fit it. I prefer DDS it’s tummy and waist is cuter.

>>37021531
I wanted to add all the height difference is in the legs so skirts might look slightly longer, pants might be bunched up a bit at the calf’s. There’s good photos comparisons on the doll dreaming forum.

>>37021531
All of my girls are DDS and I love the size of them. They don't feel any smaller than the DDs I've seen in person, and I've never had a problem with clothes being super baggy on them. Only a few times I've had to pin back clothes around their waists and that was only because the size was supposed to run all the way across four different doll sizes and busts. I'll also say from what I've seen anything "designed for Smartdoll" has a better fit on a DDS than on a DD.

>>37022326
>>37022444
Yeah, the torso/waist area is mainly why I prefer the look of the DDS body too. It sounds like the shorter leg length won't bother me, I can deal with slightly longer pant/skirt hems as long as the fit is still generally good.

>>37024215
It's relieving to hear that you haven't had any problems with too baggy clothes. And interesting that Smart Doll clothes fit better on them... but it seems like SmD clothing isn't hard to find, so I won't complain about having more options.
Thanks to both of you who responded and eased my fears about the DDS body. Looks like I know what to save up for now!

>>37021531
DDS and DD are basically the same size, get the one you prefer! With the exception of things for DDdy/Large busts, it should fit just fine!

>>37021531

On types of dolls, I assume most if not all dolls I see here and on twitter are MDD. But what has me intrigued is what's with the bratty-style faces? I love them but they look nothing like the "normal" DD faces. Is it some specific line that purposedly goes for that style or am I outright wrong about the MDD thing?

>>37025926
They're customized, artists mod the base heads Volks sells.

>>37026777
I get that's how it usually goes. But even as the most basic goes (face shape, features, eye size) they resemble each other way more than they'd resemble >>37025706
I don't know if I'm making any sense.
... or I should stop being a moron and shift through their site.

>>37026981
So, I think I get what you're trying to ask. There are currently about 24 different "Standard" blank heads that Volks sells. Any head will fit on any size doll, but some of them are very much geared towards the MDD 1/4 size dolls. They tend to look less "mature" and have larger eye sockets. The DDH01, DDH10 and the new DDH22 are the most popular heads with a LOT of MDD owners. All three are similarly shaped and have similar features and are super customizable. There's a high chance that when you see a bratty MDD it's going to be one of those three heads.

>>37026981
Oh, maybe because they're usually DDH-01? Like the other anon said 10 and 22 are also popular with MDD owners but I feel the DDH-01 is the most common out of the three when it comes to these types of artist heads.

>>37027280
>>37027682
Yeah, DDH-01 and DDH-22 Seem to be the key. On hindsight it was silly of me to expect Volks to only make one style of head despite all evidence to the contrary.

>>36785967
I guess even though she doesn't look a lot like the in game rendering I'll have to grab her. They keep multiplying.

>>37039207
I personally think she's adorable

>>37039324
Oh, I agree, I just think she doesn't look much like the in game character.

>>37040172
>>37040172
>>37040172
New Thread

Have any of you guys placed orders with Alice lately? I ordered a stand a while ago and it shipped out, but I'm concerned it got lost. The last shipping update was that it left shanghai processing center and is heading to shanghai international mail exchange, but that was on October 1st and it hasn't updated. Alice's customer service said to be patient as it can take more than 2 months to arrive due to the pandemic but 3 weeks to go between two places in Shanghai seems like a long time. Should I be worried?

>>37005361
Would hug all day, everyday ;)

>>36983798
Indeed anon.

>>36982729
How is she religious, but at the same time exposing her most intimate joints?