/jp/ - Otaku Culture

How do I make a mouth like this?

>>38002830
Honestly I have no idea how this artist got such fine detail in a vinyl head. Hopefully someone more experienced will chime in.

>>38002830
>>38003537
Dremel

>>38003919
I was thinking a dremel, but I wasn't sure if it was delicate enough for the work. Thanks, anon.

>>38002096
Thread keeps dying wwwwwwwww

>>38004693
I'm not always awake to bump it. Gorgeous photo, I'm hoping we get snow tomorrow so I can take some winter photos, too.

>>38004693
Board is a bit too fast, I would consider a merger with the bjd thread on /toy/ as the discussion really isn't that different, except there are more cute anime type dolls here and more out of context images.

>>38005159
It's a thought, I've always wondered why this thread is on /jp/ and not /toy/.

>>38004811
Not by me. I forgot to include the source link. Oops. https://twitter.com/nono_nogisaka/status/1475419441009938433

>>38005227
Probably it's the "western look on dolls" vs the "eastern look on dolls". In the /toy/ thread there are also a lot of alternatively styled dolls like monstergirls and ones with smaller western eyes etc.

>>38005227
Vinyl bjd dolls were until very recently only made by Japanese companies and were licensed for a lot of anime properties. Resin are made all over and aren't in any way Japanese centric. That and the /toy/ thread like a few other places used to not consider vinyl to be bjd at all.

>>38006320
Thanks for the history, anon.

Goodnight, doll anons.

>>38010390
Goodnight.

Is there anything interesting happening in the BJD space?
The Angel Philia Line seems to be gaining massive popularity, and I'm assuming it's male focussed as the dolls are all pretty lewd. (Though, in my experience a lot of women also like lewd dolls apparently).
Is VOLKS doing anything interesting, or just milking their DD-f3 bodies and crossovers until people stop buying?
I am also on the lookout for high quality school uniforms for DD/DDS, i have found a lot already but only at official stores like VOLKS themselves and the cursed Smart Doll store. Most Etsy shops I've come across are just focussing on casual (western) wear.

>>38017979
Yes, quite a bit is going on, but the last two years have slowed down an already slow paced hobby and the weeks between Christmas and the week after new years always stops everything for a bit. The Volks 50th anniversary project has been announced, and while specifics haven't been laid out, it's suggested that they'll be something for the SD/DD side of the business coming very soon, but it's just conjecture for now. There have been a lot of new 1/4 head sculpts released and for once not hidden behind doll point exclusivity. It seems Volks if finally realizing they have a global audience outside of Japan with the advent of GL memberships and exclusives. The F3 bodies are only 3 years old, they're not going anywhere anytime soon.
For the school uniforms, FreedomTeller.net has some, they're ultra high quality and as a result in high demand and low supply, follow them on social media for restocks. You can also check dollremi.store, they have a lot, but they're more cosplay orientated so they'll be mostly themed after anime school uniforms.

>>38017979
Checked this one?https://otackie.ocnk.net/product-list/3

>>38017979
AP's are as beloved as they are divisive, but genuinely a lot of women seem to like them. I've heard they pose wonderfully, and I've been interested in getting one at some point.

Things have been slow in the last few years, but the global situation has a lot to do with that (especially on the resin side, I believe one of the chief resin manufacturers- or else a company involved in the production of resin- burned down not too long ago, which has further caused problems in that realm for a ton of different industries and hobbyists alike.)
Beyond that, I do know DD Kaito has been announced (which is exciting for both Vocaloid fans and anyone wanting a male body.) A lot of people have been really excited for TinyFox's anime dolls recently as well from what I've heard. Lots of little developments and a few larger ones on the horizon, it's a good time to be in the hobby.

>>38019472
>>38020000
FreedomTeller has the quality I'd like, unfortunate for the low stock but more unfortunate is the limited range (only one uniform for DD, the others are SD16 which probably don't fit too well).
Maybe I'll get some experience under my belt and start a uniform focussed tailoring or something. There's just so much actual uniforms already out there, enough material for new designs for years.
The other 2 stores mentioned have nice outfits but are lacking when it comes to detailing/material usage. picrel probably can't be achieved without asking money people won't spend on it normally.

>>38021332
I don't know much about uniforms, honestly. I'd like to know more about them, anon, if you'd care to share.

>>38021931
All high schools in Japan have unique uniforms, normally these are pretty standard stuff, sailor outfits etc.
But for private schools, the uniform actually is an important identifier and status symbol, therefore a lot of money goes into having a recognizable and good design. Often these uniforms are very expensive and intricate, nearing the level of designer clothes.
Some students even choose a school based on a specific uniform.
attached pic is from a second-hand website, and trust me this isn't for dweebs to jerk off to the smell, they're washed etc.

also, yes, one of them is listed for the equivalent of 2000$, which is probably cheaper than new.
TL;DR lotta uniforms, all with various cute designs and often very high quality.

>>38022072
Thanks, anon- I know Japan's school culture is kind of nuts about things, randoseru also cost a small fortune (but then, they're supposed to last for a kid's entire school career.) I did some time at a school with a uniform -- I can't imagine having to pay the cost of one of these uniforms, even if they are far nicer, especially on top of tuition fees and whatnot. But then, I suppose that's what makes them such a desirable luxury.

>>38021332
Yeah, FreedomTeller is one of the higher in terms of quality, you can also look up Ginger Tea on Booth. Their work is high quality and detail too, but it's all small batch one of a kind stuff. There's actually older Ginger Tea uniform sets up on mandarake from time to time.

Would anyone here happen to know where people are getting scale-model cameras for their dolls like this one here? Thank you.

>>38026469
Gachapon. Tomy did a whole line of them.

>>38026469
To expand on >>38029006
You can find them on Yahoo Japan auctions from time to time, but if you use a shopping service and search for them (I use FromJapan, they've been great) they'll come up considerably cheaper than on auction sites. There's also a licensed line of erasers that look realistic and have swappable lenses.

>>38029006
>>38035896
Oh, thanks so much! Never would have thought of erasers -- I appreciate it, anons.

>>38038072
I think I've seen this doll before.

Azone dolls, like this one - their eyes are stickers, right? Is it okay to get those wet? Like this doll: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10835990

>>38038591
Some Azone girls actually have removeable eyes (the Iris Collect girls, I think?) I'm sure it'd be fine to get them wet as long you're careful about drying them and don't rub them strongly or whatever. Be careful to dry the frame as well as the inside of the body if you submerge them in water or anything -- that said, it can be done.

>>38038591
I have an AZO2 doll like you mentioned. Eyes are painted. It is not a sticker. I believe they can resist water. I didn't check it myself, though.

I promised my doll right before the year end that I would take her outside to show her daytime winter, but turns out I was still too lazy to get out before the very edge of the sunset.

>>38040635
Of course I forget about the funny metadata prank 4chan does, dang it.

The comforting smile of a doll that knew me too well to expect anything anyway and is just happy we finally get to go out together at all.

>>38040671
She looks like she had fun anon, good work. I'm sure she'll be excited to see the springtime with you, too, and beyond that.

>>38040671
Then on new year's I bought this 40-50cm outfit? It feels kinda weird but I'm not sure if it's just me or if the size is a lil off for the 50cm Obitsu body.
I also hope that posting images back to back like that doesn't constitute as spamming, but if it does I'm truly sorry.

>>38040681
Springtime will make things easier because there is way more daylight and time for that, but I think that parks and open areas are going to be filled with people too and that's a bit on the scary side.

>>38040718
>I also hope that posting images back to back like that doesn't constitute as spamming
I mean as long as it keeps the thread from dying again…

>>38040718
>It feels kinda weird but I'm not sure if it's just me or if the size is a lil off for the 50cm Obitsu body.
looks a little oversized to me, at least in the torso.

>>38038112
like, this picture, or in person?
pretty sure I got that pic from one of these threads

How do I wash my azone dolls? I've had for 2 years now and haven't done anything yet. Not their clothes either. I figure it's probably time.

Took some photos in the snow

>>38040718
Fits for 50cm dolls can be a little wonky, but this looks good on her anon.

>>38045246
ITT, not in person. Unfortunately I live far from things like doll meets, at least as far as I know.

>>38047343
>>38047379
I really love her faceup anon, she's lovely! Thank you for sharing.

>>38047343
>>38047379
Super cute! I love the way you styled her. The photos are great!

>I also hope that posting images back to back like that doesn't constitute as spamming
Nah man, that's like what we do when we post photos of our dolls. Nobody is going to be mad about more doll photos.

>>38050501

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>>38050523
Fantastic shots! That Elsa cosplay dress is really great, too. I always love seeing where the metroid will be in your shots, too.

>>38050523
I'm sorry but she looks like Elsa's middle aged milf mom trying to be sexy.

>>38051893
that's kinda hot

>>38051723
Thank you! I love trying to keep the Metroids in each month, it's been fun.
>>38051893
The character I intended for my doll is a early-mid 30s wine aunt Samus Aran, so I guess that's not too far off.

Night, doll thread.

>>38054652
Good night to you too.

Alice's Collections is having a sale on clothes and shoes right now, in case anyone's been procrastinating on buying some.

>>38063214
damn, and they just shipped my order

>>38063214
I’ve wanted to order their stands for the longest time, but I keep hesitating to check out because the site doesn’t seem to be secure. Am I just being an idiot and missing something?

>>38064514
I've purchased the stand three times for each of my girls, and have bought numerous outfits from them over the years. It's a secure site and well known in the hobby. Payment is through Paypal anyway.

>>38064514
The stands are worth their weight in gold and properly balanced they can hold a lot more than you'd think, especially if you have more than one.

>>38065028
>It's a secure site
>http-only
sure I guess if you use a unique password for it (you should for everything anyways)

I think about this photo a lot.

>>38073704
Where does one even get this many props?

>>38066143
The payment is via HTTPS secured paypal, the only data you are sending which might matter is your address and login details, but you can just VPN so no one who actually could care sees them.

Anyone going to try for anything in the next volks lottery? The pyjama sets are cute.

>>38080383
I don't know how I feel about the Cyber Street collections, they're neat but they seem so limited in what you can use the pieces for.
I'll say this, the US store having the lottery less than a week after the international click war is new. Usually it's like a month. I hope they keep this up!

>>38080664
Yeah, I hope this is a new trend for the future as well. The Cyber Street stuff is really cool, but it is limited... are Volks shoes worth it, or are they the same pleather construction as everyone else's?

>>38084036
If they're a style you like, and you can't find something similar elsewhere. They're mid range in terms of quality in my experience. I've found plenty of nicer shoes by third party sellers.

>>38084690
Thanks anon, good to know. I wish people used materials other than pleather for doll shoes -- canvas tennis shoes are great, but they don't work for every style. On the other hand, pleather is garbage and falls apart in just a few years even if it's babied.

What do anons think about Kumako?

To the anon in last thread that said they used vintage clothes: I also do that, and best source is the Goodwill Outlet (aka The Bins). Pay by pound for fabric goods, chock full of mildly damaged high end clothes (at least in my local store). I’ve gotten so much silk, fine cotton and linen, good lace and buttons, and even an antique dress that isn’t worth much but is full of nice details to piece out for fancy doll gowns.

>>38086468
This man thrifts, while some goodwills can be actual dumpster fires, others are absolute treasure troves and are worth digging through for damn near any hobbyist or even just general home goods. Thrift stores and other sundries work as well.

>>38086401
This doll is cute!

Just putting it out there, people should feel welcome post their dolls here, even if they aren't confident in their photography/faceup/sewing/etc skills. When I first started I was absolute garbage at everything doll-related, so you're among the closest thing to "friends" that an anonymous chinese barbie enthusiast board can offer.

Anyone have any other hobbies besides dolls? Or do you include your dolls in those hobbies, too?

>>38088998
You really shouldn't let your dolls sit like that, it isn't healthy.
https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/w-sitting#concerns

>>38094805
Not my doll, but I'll be sure to keep that in mind with them, thanks anon.

>>38094752
Not sure I even qualify as a doll hobbyist. I only have 2 dolls, the first of which I bought 2 years ago, I occasionally buy them new clothes, I don't really take many pictures of them. I do often carry them around my apartment and talk to them though.
>t. 30 year old guy
I also read a lot of books, play some video games, ride my bicycle, and before covid I traveled often. Will stop and look at doll stuff in Akiba once I can finally go to Japan again.

>>38098790
Lurking this thread is enough to qualify someone in my opinion. Even if someone doesn't have a doll (yet), appreciating them makes them part of the hobby.

I miss traveling and taking photos of my dolls. I hope that one day I can get back into the swing of it. I also do other toy photography (pic related) and nature photography, and outside of that I play video games and cook. Trying to get back into reading, I stopped for a long time due to not having the time or energy, but being trapped indoors has alleviated that problem. I spend a lot of time innawoods during the warm months as well, but right now is a bad time of year for it.

>>38094752
I like to take Tiara with me when I go camping/hiking.

>>38099379
I've always wanted to go camping with my dolls, that seems like a lot of fun. Good photo, anon.

>>38099379
Man, I can hardly keep myself presentable when camping, let alone a doll. Good on you for taking your doll AND getting a super cute pose/picture!

sad thread

>>38099379
What do you carry her in? I would be afraid of her being damaged. Like is she chilling in your backpack while you hike and then you take her out once in a while when you stop to rest and take a pic?

>>38099832
I wrap her in a small towel and carry her in a tote bag.

>>38099832
I also take mine out for the day now and then and I have a big backpack I go with them in.

>>38094752
Wow, she's cute. But why did you pick your keyboard as a backdrop? Nothing wrong with it, just unusual.

>>38101607
Ah, unfortunately she's not mine! She belongs to @himawaritititin on twitter.

I'm tempted to try for volks saber rerelease. Anyone know how posable she is with the armor?

Call me slow but I'm only just realizing why MDD faces look so different to regular DD ones even when using the same base face.

I've been sitting heren for an hour trying to remove the ride out of the joint of an obitsu doll and I am convinced it's not actually physically possible. Please tell me I'm missing something obvious my doll lies in pieces on my table and I have no idea what to do I just need to remove this rod but it's like a part of the ankle.

>>38103498
Remove the rod, not ride

>>38103498
take a hair dryer to it

>>38099076
I'll second this feeling. Nothing seems to get me more excited more than when I find out someone is genuinely accepting and interested in them. I enjoy being a loner typically, but the dolls bring the extrovert out of me for some reason.

>>38102495
As far as I know the armor doesn't restrict any joints but the wrists. But I only know this third hand.

Hi im new to this doll, does anyone can recommend me on where can i buy this doll? and how much does it cost to ship?

>>38112670
volks japan/usa if you wanna buy new
they give you a estimated shipping cost at checkout, just don't expect it to be cheap if you're buying a body.

https://twitter.com/Ageha_Design/status/1478544712441413635

>>38104693
>ears
I have some from the same maker, aren't they nice? She's really pretty anon.

>>38119715
thanks! yea, i love the ears, they look so cute on her. i got them from a friend with the outfit. im glad you have some too, we need more dolls with cute ears. it's the key to world peace.

>>38123329
It's a really good outfit too, is she tan? What's her name, anon?

>>38123479
shes the DDS Miki Hoshii. no changes so shes her normal skin tone. i just have bad lighting atm.

>>38123512
You've really made her look lovely, anon. I'm not familiar with the character personally, but I think this is a really nice face sculpt.

male chest erotic

https://twitter.com/ledmb4da/status/1480740967900913664

It's cold outside today. Stay warm, anons.

>>38129922
Convince me that that's not a malnourished teen tomboy girl's chest.

>>38129922
gay

>>38137475
now it's kinda hot

>>38137475
the torso has a penis attached to it
>>38137619
tomboys are for fags who haven't left the closet yet

>>38137849
Cute girl.

>>38137868
>anon's sexuality is so fragile his homo ass must insist what is clearly a boy is in fact a girl
you're huffing dangerous levels of copium, anon

>>38138114
>eyepatch
>eye colors
is that a ciel phantomhive custom in 2022

>>38138373
yes, yes it is

Had to quickly order a cheap head from manda as the etsy head I ordered is seemingly going to take months to ship ;_;
that being said the body and clothes are finally on the way, let's hope airmail doesn't delay the clothes longer than a few weeks. At least the body is coming with FedEx.

>>38139193
I've been there, the first time I ordered a wig I didn't realize it was going to take months to arrive so I had to find something quick and in the US from ebay... wound up liking the ebay wig more and still use it to this day. It'll all work out, anon!

>>38139696
I was just lucky that there was a cheap 5000 yen head with faceup available on manda, otherwise I would've been sol. Only thing that isn't nice about it are the eyes, but those aren't worth the extra 20k the heads with better looking eyes were.

>>38139765
If you mean the eyes in the head, you can change those out.

There's an auction for an AP Elle on ebay right now if anyone's been wanting one.

>>38125800
thanks! yea, i was familiar with her character, but i hadn't watched the whole series when she came out as a dds. i fell in love with the head sculpt. it's easily one of my absolute favorites, if not the favorite. i had wanted her for a long time and finally got her about a year and a half ago on a post divorce impulse buy. as with all of my other girls, she definitely helped distract me thru that tough time.

>>38141067
>all that black
you're a braver man than I

>>38139984
I know, it's just that the eyes are ordered were together with the original head via etsy, so the moment I have alternate eyes, I also have the original head...

I always bump the thread before I sleep because usually it will still be around by the time I get back.

>>38112670
Depends what kind you want. There’s VolksUSA (or their international site), Parabox, Azone, Obitsu (those three have mostly interchangeable parts as they’re made by same base company), Angelphilia (also same base company but more unique parts and skin tones), Tinyfox, and then some resin doll companies like Dollzone amd Aimerai do anime style dolls too.

How do you guys store or display your dolls?
For now mine just sits in the detolf, and I sometimes take her out.
But I'm really afraid of dust, rarely keep her out for long.
And do you use any doll furniture?

>>38150791
Holy, those tights are nice, got any clue on what material they are/where they are from?

>>38142246
it has white lining underneath, i remove the sleeves and socks as they are the only things that arent. she has only had the outfit for a few days and i try to remove them before too long if they are all black. usually she just wears pink loungewear.

>>38155848
like pink pajamas? that sounds cute

>>38155848
Do you know where the outfit came from, by chance? I kind of want one too.

>>38155033
Mine sit on shelves around my room, mostly. If you get something used to blow dust out of camera equipment (not like aerosol cleaner, it's just a squeeze bulb) you can blow away any dust that settles without needing to worry.

>>38155033
I generally put them on my desk, I change their outfits way too often to be concerned with dust. I have a couple of couches but I really only use them when taking photos.

>>38155848
Miki is such a wonderful sculpt.

>>38155033
I have mine on my desk, which is probably not ideal, and she usually sits on a speaker.

>>38169027
HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG o(≧∇≦o) so cute

Ah, its been sometime since I've been here. I believe a year or so. Sadly, I've largely fallen out of the hobby and I feel that my dolls could have a more lively existence elsewhere. I wanted to poke around for interest here first, since this was the community that introduced me to the hobby. I currently have a DD Mayu, DD Kaede Takagaki, as well as related accessories, cases, stands, etc.

If this is something you want to know more about, please reach out and we can discuss things further. powerhouseneet@gmail.com

>>38172424
I wish you well in your future endeavors, anon.

>>38172424
>DD Kaede Takagaki
best of luck anon, she's highly sought after so you'd have no problem selling her.

>>38172424
I almost want a Mayu, but I barely have display space for the 8 girls I already have.

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>>38172930
I'm trying to tell myself I don't need another Mayu. I didn't used to like her sculpt; now it's my favvorite somehow.

>>38172424
I'm assuming NA?

>>38172424
I'd take you up on the offer but I just put down for a doll the other day. Happy selling, anon, I'm sure they'll move quick.

got my first dollife and got her some clothes too

D-damn...

>>38183823
she looks like a british chav

>>38155946
more like pink undies and a pink hoodie with her favorite pink shark plush she got when she went to a con with me.
>>38156796
yea, from orione-doll.com they have a ton of awesome stuff there.
>>38158492
she is! i feel like they really did a fantastic job with her. she was my goal for years.

>>38155946
i do like the idea of pink pajamas tho... now i gotta look into some for her and the rest of the girls. poor wallet...

>>38155033
mine sit out on a stairwell wall that comes up in my upstairs area. it makes a perfect shelf and its big enough for all the girls to sit and hangout together. as for dust, i usually just spot check them since i walk by every day and clean them up if any show any signs of dust.
>>38183823
shes adorable anon! cherish her and you will be rewarded. congrats on her arrival!

>>38184293
I've liked a few of their sets but they're so fucking expensive I haven't been able to justify/pull the trigger yet. Also, most of them are really slutty, so its like you're paying big bucks for less fabric.

>>38184376
i get it. some of them are over the top. they do look great tho and they are really nice quality. the black outfits i have from them are always white lined. ive never bought them directly, i have a friend who buys them, takes photos of her dolls in them, gets bored, offers to sell them to me so i get a slightly discounted price but yea, they are pricey. there are a few i really like tho.

>>38184488
dang, I wish I had a doll friend.

>>38184293
Thank you anon!

>>38184910
Hello it is I, your doll friend !

>>38185710
will you tell me my doll is cute and get excited over my dumb doll purchases/plans? will you praise my crummy but sincere attempts at doll photography?

>>38185807
Unironically the purpose of this thread.

>>38185807
No, but I will slap your ass and call you "little guy".

So what's everyone's doll plans in the new year? I'm finally putting together my long-held plan of making a dumb anime centaur. (If anyone else is interested in a fuckhuge centaur, Studio Naiko has preorders open and they'll be cast in volks resin colors.)

>>38185862
I get too self-conscious to post here...and I tend to get overshadowed/ignored if I try to take part in other spaces.
>>38185923
anon if I wanted that I'd just go outside

>>38186768
>I get too self-conscious to post here...
your photography is probably better than mine

I can't work a camera for shit

>>38186768
We're in an anonymous taiwanese mannequin collector's thread anon, you're not any weirder than the rest of us, and your photos/styling/etc won't be any worse than the next person's. When I first started posting here I honestly didn't know shit, and while I'm not the best at anything even now, I can say I've definitely improved. I feel it's better when more people join in the conversation, at the end of the day.

>>38186873
It's a learned skill like any other. What matters most, especially when you're just starting out, is to have fun with it. My first photos, looking back, are a mess -- but that's okay. I've grown from there, and so will you.

>>38186713
i might actually get to buy a doll this year ;_;

>>38186713
I just got my first doll a few days ago so, uh, I dunno.

>>38187082
Congrats anon, welcome to the hobby!

>>38187050
I hope you can, anon! Anything in specific you have your eye on?

Are there any visual indicators to look out for when buying outfits? Related pic is currently running for 2k+ but doesn't seem too different from outfits 1/10 the price.

>>38188481
Reallly depends on your own eye and how much imperfections etc you (want to) see, I'm cursed with a sharp eye which ends up costing a lot more, but if you don't see what might be imperfections it doesn't really matter. It's not like the clothes will break easier or look different compared to the pictures. I'd rather be in your situation than in mine to be honest.
where is it being sold? I'm looking for high end clothing shops.

>>38185807
Of course ! That's what friends do !

>>38185807
I genuinely and sincerely would like to know your doll plans.

>>38186713
I need to teach myself how to do a faceup so I can actually do something with my doll besides shamefully keep the body in storage.

Started the process of getting my dolls out of their xmas outfits.

>>38197324
That outfit blew my mind for a second, it makes her hips look bigger and her waist smaller (in a good way) wow.

>>38197324
Your doll is very pretty anon, what outfit is she being changed back into?

>>38197324
is this one of the 2D dolls? the face shape looks so familiar. she's very cute

>>38197324
She's gorgeous anon, congratulations.

>>38198226
I haven't used this outfit in a while, certainly glad I did!

>>38201068
Thanks. This is it, she had a xmas hat and everything in her previous outfit.

>>38201085
She's a DD Emilia with a custom faceup

>>38202247
Thanks!

Does anyone have a character doll (ala DDS Hatsune Miku) and find that you don't do much with them? I really like Miku, but she mostly just sits around in her outfit... it would feel weird to do anything else with her, but then, that gets boring.

>>38203515
I kinda feel like this is a trap a lot of people run into with the licensed dolls in particular. It's cool to have one of the character dolls that you love, but you get too used to the doll being the character, you don't really make her your own. Do you know what I mean? She's Hatsune Miku, but she's YOUR Hatsune Miku. Part of the fun with dolls is being silly and weird with posing them or dressing them up. Some of the more fun posters around here and other forums have changed a Miku's eyes or styled her outside of her norm to make them really fun.
If you're more concerned about feeling weird for playing with dolls, you just have to take yourself less seriously and have fun. Take some weird pictures, take some artsy ones. Go to the dollar store, buy a bag of plastic dinosaurs and take a series of photos of her dealing with them like they're pests invading her space so she's fighting them off with whatever is around and close to being a weapon for her (pencils, paint brushes, a wooden spoon). Dolls can make a great creative outlet and I've personally learned a few new skills because I let myself get into the hobby but it's very much about putting in to get things back out.
But if you're still weird about it, that's OK too. There are plenty of collectors in this hobby who get the dolls, dress them in their defaults and pose them once and put them on display and only touch them to clean them. There's nothing wrong with that. These are well crafted art/collectors pieces too on top of being fun dolls.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

>>38203515
You could get a few outfits for her and change her clothes and poses for the seasons/holidays. That could spice things up.

>>38204437
>>38204481
Thanks anons, I know you're right. I think I'll get her some more outfits just for her when I'm able and do more with her this year. I really appreciate your thoughts.

(Also, who's the go-to for a replacement wig? My Miku has the one from the original Volks release but it's kind of a nightmare to deal with, and not just for being long. Something about the texture of it.)

Despite sitting in a wig net, in a box, in a dresser drawer, undisturbed... my doll's wig has still somehow managed to tangle itself over time. Baffled.

>>38204770
cotindoll does high quality dupes of miku wigs

I thought I remembered some anon saying they were waiting for a restock of
MDD Mochi-Ashi bodies at Volks USA, they're coming the 21st. Just a heads up.

>>38204437
>Some of the more fun posters around here and other forums have changed a Miku's eyes or styled her outside of her norm
speaking of

>>38209395
haha, she looks lovely and strangely endearing anon.

>>38209395
I love that Miku so damn much.

>>38214962
railway pics always make me imagine a doll getting run over by a train

>>38215233
You can feel them coming well before they arrive, and if you live around them you get to know their schedules pretty well.

the stand I bought from ACBJD finally came, so I've been able to put Elle in some nicer poses
also been taking some slightly more presentable photos
to answer >>38155033 she's currently taken up residence on the pile of moving boxes next to my desk, once I've moved I'll be getting a much larger desk so probably on there
>>38186713
start making clothes but we'll see

>>38209539
>>38209958
she's great, isn't she?
not mine of course, fairly (in)famous doll from Japan, I've seen photos of her around for a number of years

>>38103360
Do you have a source for the dress? It's gorgeous.

It's snowing again. Going to try and take some photos in the snow tomorrow now that my new gloves are here. I recommend fly-fishing gloves to everyone regardless of what they do outside in the winter, the ability to take off the fingertips is a lifesaver working in the cold.

>>38215697
Cute.

>>38215697
Awesome, you can hardly see where it's on her in the first two photos. AP dolls don't get enough photos posted.
>>38217387
I hope your photos went well, don't forget to share them!

I still struggle to understand how can dolls be so cute, I keep looking at all the pictures and I can’t. How can they exist? there are so many of them, I want everyone to look at how cute they are. my heart melts

>>38230711
Anon this is such a wholesome post, I...

>>38228271
>you can hardly see where it's on her
believe me it was completely by accident in those specific shots
I had heard the bendy bit was stiff (good) but it's actually so stiff it's difficult to coordinate posing a doll and getting the stand into a workable position

I wish the Ribbon Girl set wasn't both rare, and expensive.

>>38236437
It seems like it should be easy to get something similar pulled together but I know it won’t be exactly the same

>>38233210
They do loosen up a bit with use, I have three of them for each of my dolls and they're great once you wear them in a bit.

Heisei era BJD...

>>38242199
cute !

She arrived anons
Wig is on the way, but the cheap temporary head I bought in a hurry looks a lot better than in the Manda photos.
Volks clothes are a lot more high quality than I expected.

>>38246961
Cursed metadata rotated phone pictures, well you get the gist, never phoneposting again.

>>38246961
congrats anon! lookin good so far.

>>38246961
Congratulations anon, welcome to the hobby!

>>38242199
She's really cute.

>>38246961
Always nice to see new dolls here.

>>38250776
>>38249452
>>38246980
Thanks! hope the wig arrives soon so I can shoot some first pics.
I recommend never buying anything from etsy if you absoluty need it within 30 days, bought both an extra head and wig from manda as the ones ordered via etsy are either in shipping limbo or not even posted.

>>38250841
It depends on the seller honestly, some people are in the position to have things at your door in a week, others aren't residential and have to go through international shipping woes.

>>38250841
>>38250856
also some sellers keep stock, others make orders as they come in

>>38250856
>>38250922
Yeah no I understand, it's probably not easy being an Etsy seller anyways. But it was kind of a bummer after ordering the head and wig a month in advance and still receiving the body earlier. It'd be fine if it was a backup wig but now my doll needs to be bald until further notice :(

>>38257021
I just found this person's page on instagram. Gorgeous doll and really incredible posing! Super natural looking.

>>38257205
What's their name, anon?

>>38258857
Not an Instagram but still
https://mobile.twitter.com/DIZCO_san_doll

>>38232988
Can I use this one for a pp somewhere? Its cute :)

>>38258857
dizco_san on instagram ^^

>>38258929
>>38260268
Thanks anons!

>>38263982
CUTE!
>>38232988
I love the face scultp and faceup, does anyone know where to gets those kinds of non standard faces? I know about yahoo auction but for a lot of them it seems like they are resold, so they must be coming from somewhere else...

>>38265678
There is a jap on instagram called miho.34.dolls that makes custom heads and sells them on YA theres prob more people like him

>>38265678
Artists paint faces for the purpose of being sold in Y!JA Auctions, so most of them are coming directly from the creator. There are people who do faceups in the west as well -- ShiNeS Workshop is the one everyone goes to, but there's also Niyamiya on etsy.

what lenses do people use with dolls, I only have kit lense

>>38266707
I use a 50mm f1.8 it makes it really easy to get a shallower depth of field and the bokeh effect.

>>38265678
mandarake has a few custom heads too but they sell quick

>>38257021
Are DDs this flexible or is this particular one modified to be more limber?

>>38268306
Yes? That pose isn't that strenuous for a vanilla DD. However the twitter owner says they're unmodded, but I don't believe him. I know for instance that >>38258929
has a peach pai breast piece.

>>38268424
I wouldn't consider using a peach pai modding but maybe that's just me. Modding for me would mean modifying the vinyl parts.

Out of curiosity where can people purchase Tinyfox dolls outside of taobao? (Cant even access the site for some reason) am new to Vinyls so this is all pretty new to me only dolls i have are a pair of azone

>>38271191
TinyFox has an official website store for over seas buyers. You can also try newcloversinging.

>>38273367
Is it tinyfoxmjd? I found it but the little fake placeholder latin at the bottom of the site gave me the impression this wasnt real

>>38277960
Yes that is their web store, just a warning their shipping and handling fees are atrocious. If you want more info on tinyfox the forum dolldreaming has a pretty active thread.

>>38278068
Thank you i was hoping it was the real site cuz taobao simply wont work for me, i dunno if china is just banning any australian IP or something from their websites 'cuz of the current arguments this country its having with them

pink set..I..must..before..*uhg* that nighmare again

>>38284124
Something happen, anon?

Why is this thread always so nice?

zombie dolls

>>38292633
What about them?

>>38292633
Yes?

>>38293547
she's so cute

>>38295334
Thank you, her name is Nemu.

>>38295947
Please post more of her

Terrible styling, picture and edit, but I wanted to post her anyways. Head and wig are temporary, but not as bad as I expected :)

>>38300598
Not at all, she looks very cute anon! I like her outfit a lot.

>>38265744
They also have an Instagram under same name where they advertise upcoming auctions

>>38271191
I ordered from NewCloverSinging. One was in stock and shipped fast, one is a preorder and still waiting. You can also use Bjd Bhiner to view and order their taobao listings but it’s glitchy and prices are often translated incorrectly.

>>38305456
https://twitter.com/ozin_doll/status/1484293161388507141

https://twitter.com/odn_obt/status/1484759149179072513

https://twitter.com/DIZCO_san_doll/status/1482958373629104129

https://twitter.com/Saeal_Doll/status/1483054163982315522

https://twitter.com/fubuki_doll/status/1467495801903804421

https://twitter.com/odn_obt/status/1476102077416116225

>>38307317
Well hello doll-chan!

>>38307317
I need to figure out how to pose my dolls this fluidly.

>>38268424
>>38308147
yeah that >>38307317 is clearly not a standard DD lower torso

>>38308147
they're probably using a silicone doll body even if they don't admit it

>>38307317
I'm thinking this could possibly be an AP custom, their bodies are insanely bendy. Pic related.

trying out the mask I got from ACBJD
the ears on this sculp aren't well-defined enough to keep in in place, so I had to attach the straps with a thin rubber band around back under her wig

>>38310102
I love what シャルパパ did with that Romina, the wig & eyes completely change the faceup from awkward ahegao to playful
and yeah I was going to guess AP torso as well, but the AP colors don't match Volks very well
so maybe Photoshop to tweak the colors, or just shopped entirely to change the shape?

>>38310250
She looks super cute anon!

>>38311444
>checked
this is basically my favorite doll picture of all time for some reason. i've always loved the look, the angle, the colors, the eyes... i seen this on flickr so long ago.

>>38312238
I also admire it. It's such a clean photo, but full of personality. Makes me want to build a three foot tall lightbox for doll photos, but I have no idea how to do something like that, let alone where to put it in my space.

>>38310102
>>38307317
It’s definitely an AP, look at the legs. AP have much shorter legs in relation to their torsos than most other dolls.

>>38317636
>>38307317 definitely doesn't have Obitsu legs & arms, they're pretty distinctive

>>38317636
>>38317742
Could be a hybrid to get the body to achieve that pose.

>>38307317
The leg is popped out of the joint. It looks good at a glance, but the more you look at her hips/pelvis the more the proportions and arrangement look unnatural. This is a common trick to get poses that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

>>38310300
thank you!
I wish I could get her eyes to move, it really limits how I can pose her head
I was expecting them to just be puttied in, but they're basically wedged in place by the eye sockets
probably just need a little heat to soften the vinyl (which is how I'm guessing they got them in in the first place)

>>38321832
Ah, Obitsu heads are like that. Some heat will make it easier to get them out, and then you can arrange them how you see fit -- or even trim away the sockets with an x-acto knife if they inconvenience you. (Obviously when modding the face, heat the vinyl and go very slowly and carefully to avoid accidents.)

>>38322219
yeah I was considering that too

>dollfie dream uh?..you’re far from home kid

>>38285577
Anon you are very very very nice !

>>38325649
No u

god they are so cute

tf do japs mean with the tornado emoji

>>38331290
I think it has to do with sniffing dolls. I used to see it often with the #ドールを吸う会 hashtag.

>>38317962
>The leg is popped out of the joint
Do you have a single fact to back that up

>>38331985
Yeah using your fucking eyes. Just draw out the rest of the forse and leg hidden by the pants and you'll see that they don't connect.

Thread minder here, if the thread hits bump limit tomorrow, I'd appreciate if someone else could make the next one, as I won't be home. Apologies for any potential future inconvenience, should it come to pass.

>>38335691

>>38324352
Is that a Minifee? The hell did they do to it? The wrists??

>>38338121
I do not have any aswers anon

>>38324352
>>38338467

Does anyone know how to get into painting and selling heads on Y!JA?

I paint 40K minis right now and figure I could start painting doll heads for easy money. I already have most supplies, but I can't figure out how to sell on Y!JA, I need to use a proxy rgith?

>>38332237
>>38331985
you fucking idiots its an angelphilia doll, stop bickering. we already figured this shit out

>>38345200
Yeah, OK

>>38345183
I don't know about selling, but you would absolutely need a proxy. you can also try selling on Etsy or Ebay, or selling through instagram as some do.

>>38310250
For a doll that was just thrown on your lap, you're taking amazing care of her.

>>38347252
it looks like you can't auction on etsy and ebay seems like a ghost town.

instagram sales don't look promising because it doesn't seem that only japs are willing to whale in the $1000000s price range which i am aiming for

>>38348127
>>38348127
>>38348127
New Thread

>>38347516
nah, that was the other anon who just got an Elle 0.5, I'm the one that pointed them to this thread