/jp/ - Otaku Culture

Recommendations for anime eyes? I'm getting a puyoodoll. I'm very excited!

>>43348542
Do you know what size eyes they take? Obitsu/Parabox has eyes in damn near every size possible, and I know ErsaFlora on Etsy will take custom orders as well.

>>43348584
22mm

Nothing like a little bit of smoking to make you loli doll look mature

Do you keep your dolls in anti UV clear cases?
What are some best practices for preserving vinyl dolls?

>>43349157
My dolls are all out in the open on my desk right next to me.

>>43348597
I have updated the Eyes section of the BJD QnA just for you, anon. If anyone has other suggestions, please let me know.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJPKqCd8YX5_JcB7NWjRS5Zy4dKeKMg5l-YmoHZgFZk/edit#

>>43349243
I would suggest Hisyo Hisyo resin eyes

https://twitter.com/hisyo_eye?t=IhECB33rG0jdItqm0cSesw&s=09

They are sold by Cotindoll
https://www.cotindoll.co/categories/hisyo-hisyo

They are expensive! but even though I am always buying new resin eyes and trying new things, those remain my favourites.

>>43350053
Added to the list, thank you anon.

Fr-iends t-the calend

>>43351449
It's over.

detangling a long wig is hell i think i will stick with short wigs forever

>>43354736
If it's heat-resistant fiber you can boil the motherfucker to get it straight again. if it's curled, wavy, or something else... I feel your pain. All the styling products in the world only do so much.

>>43349243
Thank you so much!

>>43354736
I will stick with resin wigs and never detangle or style any doll hair ever again

>>43350940
what an interesting post

Finally found some way to pose her that shows her hair. It's cute and I like brushing it but I'm thinking of getting a shorter one with some curls to give her a more elegant image.

>>43354736
>>43354747
one of my dolls wears i guess what you could call a long wig
other than taking up to an hour to brush i haven't had any issues when it gets tangled
i just make sure to allocate enough time to do it so i don't feel rushed and get frustrated

>>43356572
i know right clearly they forgot a comma haha

nishishi~

strong desire to make a nihei cyborg-style doll doll with an AP type M head

I'm gathering images from these threads to make an AI model of your dollfus and there's nothing you nerds can do about it. (Please post more)

>>43358538
This thread makes me want to get a faceless-chan of my own.

>>43362717
It would be a lot of work and you would have to learn a lot of new skills. You should go for it, anon!

>>43361325
Miku is perfect.

Some people can be really creative

>>43364541
>It would be a lot of work
>spraypaint head white
>spraypaint skeleton black
ez

>>43365404
looks like the people who were saying it was a doll-sized sign were right obviously

I bought some resin eyes off taobao from several different stores for my mdd. Would people like reviews when they arrive? They're a different style than what I usually see recommended so I thought it might be helpful?

>>43366940
I'd love that anon, please share!

What kind of paint do they use to paint a doll's face? Can it be washed off in case you mess up?

>>43348141
Those look like bad dolls...

>>43366657
That guy is very good coming up with ideas and poses for his photos. On the other hand, I also enjoy those creative pictures doll owners take of their dolls in unusual or silly situations.

>>43366940
yes please, eye reviews are always welcomed.

>>43367048
Doll faceups are typically done using chalk pastels and watercolor pencils. The face is sealed with a product such as Mr. Super Clear Matte UV-Cut several times before the work begins to prevent staining and so you can restart if you mess up. The pigments are typically ground up on a palette and brushed on, and are built up in layers with more sealant sprayed in between, while the watercolor pencils are used to draw on the guide and general features of the face. Some may also have added gloss, artificial eyelashes, or other details added to them during the process. Some people do the paintwork with acrylic for bold lines and details, and others with access to them may use an airbrush for things like body detailing. Be sure to wear proper respiratory protection when sealant, you don't want to breathe it in! And avoid using anything oil-based (including real makeup) because it can degrade the vinyl.

Open-mouth modifications and so on are performed with modeling clay (not sure what brand,) the aforementioned materials, a hairdryer to heat the vinyl (to make it softer and easier to cut/shape,) and a fine craft knife to do the cuts. An eye sizer (Volks sells them) can be good for widening existing or making custom eye-holes, and a dremel is highly recommended to smooth any edges (though you can also use fine-grit sandpaper files if you prefer.) Modifications like this are more advanced, naturally, and more likely to go wrong until you get the hang of it.

Anything you do will suck at first. That's fine, and normal, and part of the process of starting any new hobby or skill, so don't let that discourage you if you want to try! You can always try it again if you decide you want to do something different. If you get frustrated, put it away and come back tomorrow! (MSC takes a minimum of four hours to cure between layers anyway, you have plenty of time to think over what you're doing.) You have nothing to lose from giving it a go, so watch some faceup tutorials (anyone have recommendations? I think Jadepixel has some tutorials but I can't remember) and give it a go, anon! Good luck!

Picrel is a heavily modified DD head by Koala Krash with multiple eyes named Dorothy. You can do all kinds of shit if you keep practicing!

>>43368561
Whoa thanks for the response, I'm gonna save this for when I finally dare to try it.
Would the process/materials be the same for a resin doll? The face-up I mean, I'd assume cutting up and modifying a resin head would be another story.

>>43368648
Yes, it's the same (as far as I'm aware!) for resin dolls, as far as the faceup goes! As far as subtractive mods go... I'm not sure how one performs those mods on resin. Perhaps someone here can chime in!

>>43366940
>>43349243
Whats the difference between the eye types? Is it just a matter of preference? Resin silicone glass?

>>43369298
Also whats the default type for vinyl?

>>43369298
>>43369302
Just different materials. Glass eyes tend to be most expensive, but also very high-quality. Acrylic and Resin eyes are affordable and easy to produce, and come in basically any variation you can possibly imagine, but they can oxidize/yellow over time due to the nature of the materials from which they are made. I admit no familiarity with silicone, so I can't comment there. The most common animetic (anime-style) eyes are either resin/acrylic such as the ones Volks and Obitsu sell, or else a design painted onto the back of, or printed and inserted into, a glass cabochon to create the optical illusion that the eyes are following you as you move. For the curious, I've attached a video of how those look -- I personally find them troublesome (the low domes can make them annoying to fit into the head, and lining them both up properly is time-consuming,) but they do have a lot of charm when they work.

>>43369442
adding to this
most glass eyes look like pic related (more realistic than anime)
and I personally haven't seen any "realistic" eyes in resin
so while it sounds like you have a choice of materials (and should go with glass obviously because it doesn't yellow), in reality the style of eye you want will pretty much dictate the material unless you make them yourself from scratch

A note to anyone planning to do subtractive mods like sanding or mouth opening - please wear adequate mouth-nose/eye protection when doing this, especially with resin. It's really bad for your lungs to breath in the dust from sanding them.

My tan DDP's wig is here! It's from Leekeworld, in their "blackberry" color. Arrived in about a week, and it's really nice. Black headcap though, so be forewarned. about that. I'm not sure what I will name her yet, but I'm open to ideas if anyone has them! I've wanted a tan DDP for a long time now and I really like her so far. Only challenge from here on out is to find clothes that fit... it's an endless struggle.

Gamr grrl.

>>43376332
Didn't know some of those portables were actually in scale.

I got an old 3DS keychain that's perfectly in scale with DD hands.

what's the best way to get my hands on an outfit from the dealer Three Witches?

>>43376205
ooh nice, congrats
and the wig combos really well with her face
any plans on how you want to style/theme her yet?
>find clothes that fit
clearly you just need to start making your own (same here)
also yay surprise nemu pic
i was just thinking the other day it had been a while since you posted her
>captcha SM8DDP

I am attempting my own 3D printed BJD. I'm using a Prusa Mini, 0.6mm nozzle extruding Paramount skin-toned PLA at 0.15mm layer height. My ultimate goal is to sand everything down to a fairly high grit to get rid of the layer lines where they will be visible, especially on the face. If anyone else is thinking about attempting this, print all of the pieces on a raft. I had some issues with curved parts not sticking to the build plate.

I am very pleased with the results so far and am looking forward to trying my hand at a face-up. I already printed an extra face to practice on.

>>43377880
coming along nicely so far anon, thanks for the update! good luck with faceup work!

>>43377101
I'm not sure! Nemu tends to wear flashy, cutesy things, and this girl is borrowing some of her clothes for now. I think she would wear darker and more modest clothing in comparison. She feels like a more taciturn girl compared to Nemu, who is quite bubbly, I like to think. Anon I can't overstate how much it made my day that you remembered and were happy to see my doll, thank you so much. I hope you are having a wonderful day!
>make your own clothes
I really should at least try. I have nothing to lose, after all, and nowhere to go but up. Nice captcha.

>>43356815
She looks a little spooky, maybe because if feels like she doesn't look at anything. I think she would be more beautiful looking at the camera. Her hair goes well with her dress, there's a nice contrast between the gray part with the head, and the red part. I love those long eyelashes.

>>43368561
>>43376205
Dorothy's eyes are great too. I like how all your dolls have a well defined style, though group pictures might be harder to do.

>>43377880
Is it the same face as last time or was it the spare one? This one is much smoother, good job.

>>43378378
>I think she would wear darker and more modest clothing in comparison
i think she'd look good in earth-toned seifuku, for one idea
not sure what's available that matches the description though
i try to remember the names of people's dolls, especially the ones that left a big impression on me
how many dolls are you up to now?

>>43384513
oh the horror
I have woken up to one of my dolls on the floor before, was a tense few minutes while I checked for damage (there was none somehow)

>>43384513
RIP

>>43384513
MAN DOWN MAN DOWN
I'm buying a second tripod how did I never think of doing that.

>>43384536
I put a small hand towel underneath the path my doll is most likely to fall. Gotta get a nice cushony landing.

>>43384536
she was having some fun and forgot about the time, so she had to lay there and pretend to have fallen

>>43348601
I need more Mesugaki Dolls

>>43385828
Yes

>>43384513
Did she die?

>>43385828
me too brother...me too...

>>43395755
Miku is so perfect. Every time I see her Dollfie, I fall in love with her again.

>>43395789
hope she doesn't catch you looking at other dolls anon...

Sadly I still haven't seen my waifu as a Dollfie yet...

>>43395921
No other girl does it for me like she does.

Wish I knew what they were selling.

I LOVE dolls.

>>43397349
what, in the image?
it's basically just "happy new years from Obitsu"

>>43395921
who's your waifu

>>43398859
too many dollfu will ruin your laifu

>>43399042
Horo from Spice and Wolf!

>>43399102
>too many dollfu will ruin your laifu
good thing I can't even afford one! haha ;-;

>>43399102
i feel a Horo doll would not be hard to accomplish
maybe set that as your goal for a first doll

>>43387474
uoooh~

>>43348141
https://www.hlj.com/melty-cute-sweet-baby-lien-mellow-girl-ver-aznpod004slm does anyone have an azone doll with this body could you post pics plox

https://www.hlj.com/melty-cute-sweet-baby-lien-mellow-girl-ver-aznpod004slm

>>43399102
https://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/11479/Harmonia+humming+Holo.html
Maybe keep yours eyes out for one of goodsmile's Humming Harmonia dolls? They released a Holo one. They're not technically BJDs I don't think? But still, if she makes you happy, that's what matters most. Excellent taste anon.

>>43403325
If she's an Ex Cute girl this is probably one of the default Azone Pure Neemo bodies.

>>43403403
Harmonia dolls are BJDs, but they're really small and apparently the quality is not reflected in their high price. I've been warned that Harmonia dolls should only be bought by people who plan to pose them once and leave them as untouched display pieces, because they don't endure much handling.

>>43403531
I see, thank you for the information. That's sad, as they look lovely. In that case, I second the suggestion that anon make his own doll -- if you aren't very experienced in crafting, perhaps ask ShiNeS Workshop for a quote on a custom? Their work is expensive, but it's reflected in the quality you will get for that price. Something to save up for, you know? It's good to have long-term goals... I never thought I would be able to participate in this hobby, but a little a time (and some lucky ebay listings along the way) was able to get me started. I'm sure you will all find your own way forward, too. Good luck anons!

Sexy smart doll. I forgot where I got this image and was wondering the name of the sculpt. Any ideas?. I really like this kind of style.

My baby has new clothes
I think they are a bit large.

>>43404818
I also got her some underwear!

>>43404825
Cute butt

>>43404263
Bodysuit ruins the photo.

>>43404818
i think oversized sweaters/sweatshirts look cute

>>43404853
do you even need one with light-colored clothes like that

>>43404853
Oh wow, I'm getting fucking old. I had to look at the image a few times to see that there was even a bodysuit. My eyes kept registering the bodysuit and socks as stockings.

I got some generic Obitsu parts recently to make a boy doll (1/6 scale). Any guides for cutting the hair? Do I need a specific type of scissors for it? It's one of those blank rooted heads with super long hair.

>>43407995
I just use regular hair cutting scissors. Use cosplay wig tutorials for guides on how to cut and style

>>43404853
What is the purpose of bodysuits? To cover the joints?

>>43410090
To prevent staining and minor bumps/scuffs/etc. For people who truly want jointless bodies, it's usually better to go silicone.

>>43410276
Who would prefer a seamless body over a jointed doll body?. Doll joints are the best.
On a related note, I have been looking into jp porcelain dolls because I think the joints look beautiful in them, but damn they are expensive.

>>43411288
the joints are one of the big charm points to me in either resin or vinyl dolls

New Clover Singing has a great price on the new 1/6 scale tiny Imomodoll girls if anyone was interested in them. There's also one with resin hair for resin hair anon.
http://newclover-singing.com/goods.php?id=2753

I recently bought a 1/4 scale Imomodoll and I am very happy with it, but the joints are so loose, she keeps falling apart... any suggestions? Should I use threadlocker or something on it? I really like how the body looks so I want to be able to use it and pose her.

>>43364541
i've accidentally had one for a while but will be picking up mr super clear tomorrow so i attempt my first ever faceup. i will take pics of faceless chan in her outfit before i do anything drastic.
>>43349157
i do same as this anon >>43349214 but instead of on my desk, they are on the stairwell shelf behind me always judging me and my internet activities.
>>43363790
no u
>>43367144
dolls are always pure here anon. no matter what.
>>43399102
what's too many? cuz i'm getting up there...
>>43404263
that's possibly the best smartdoll pic i've ever seen. wish there wasn't a body stocking but that face is 10/10
>>43368561
what's the best adhesive you'd recommend for the eyelashes? great guide btw!

shes ready for some good ol' American summer grilling and beer

>>43348141
>BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.
BJDs aren't supposed to have a fucking anime aesthetic.
Good job shitting up the validity of this hobby for everyone else with your trash.

These are real BJD:
>>43411288
>>43414751

>>43414851
chill out anon

>>43365404
Why does Japan always have this disgusting shit running down on buildings and signs etc? Can't they make paint there? Do they have acid rain? I've been wondering about this for a while. I've never once seen such a thing in my country that I can remember.

>>43414870
I assume its because they have a pretty heavy rainy season due to them being an island.

>>43414871
>other places dont have rain
lmao

>>43414870
they usually get fixed up but it's a lack of manpower inakabro...

go have kids

>>43414870
It happens in my country too, mostly in countryside stations.

>>43414876
are you intentionally misinterpreting my post or just stupid?

>>43414879
japan knows how to keep things in order. but this shit is all over the place still

>>43414889
nah you're misinterpreting. my country arguably has an ever harsher climate and it still doesn't happen here.

>>43414892
looks like all the other countries that get more precipitation than japan are 3rd world shitholes. But they probably also use shitty paint since I hear Japanese buildings have a very short lifespan and often get rebuilt. Doesn't seem like they build stuff to last.

>>43414905
>they probably also use shitty paint since I hear Japanese buildings have a very short lifespan and often get rebuilt
that's what i suspect

>>43414851
And who decide that?

This thread has derailed a little. Needs more hornyposting

need more dolls booze posting

>>43416430

>>43414851
fuck, we were wrong for all these years...

>>43416528
no shit you're wrong

>>43414851
Cry about it, woman.

>>43417139
nobody will do anything you want you powerless dweeb.
you should eat your dads shit, inferior minded child.

>>43417139
>>43417179


Be nice to each other... Everyone here wants to get away from the ugliness of everyday life...

>>43417179
You already were in this post >>43414851 faggot

>>43417352
Learn English before you post. Nobody knows what you're saying.

>>43417388
Keep crying.

>>43417452
lmao you're one retarded fuck aren't you

>>43417533
Rich coming from a faggot crying about this thread's BJDs not being the specific kind of BJD he thinks are BJDs.
Cry me a river faggot.

>>43414851
you are either misinformed, retarded or an elitist. vinyl dolls very much have ball and socket joints, they are simply held together with a skeleton frame instead of a string. think of them as a different technology that attains the same end goal. volks is basically the king of the modern bjd and they consider vinyl dolls as bjd. there is nothing wrong with different approaches.
if indeed you cannot come to terms with these as bjd, then i suggest you make your own bjd thread focusing on what you believe to be the true bjd. if not, please enjoy your time here as we aim to have fun.

Son you still playing with your little girl dolls?

>>43417659
volks isn't anime dolls last time i checked. bjd ≠ anime doll
anyway i don't care about the vast majority of 4chan or making any more threads here. they are literal retards who will sit and play with their own feces till they die or the equivalent in any form it may take. any attempt at good content, relevant discussions, contributions, files shared, requests fulfilled i do here just get shat on or ignored. i sincerely wish the majority of 4chans users would get ripped to shreds and used as fertilizer. and the few good people here should just leave so that there's no reason to stay at all.

>>43414064
>dolls are always pure here anon. no matter what.
i dunno, seems we've got several mesugaki fans in here
not being pure is kind of the point of msgk which is what makes them cute

>>43416395
sure

>>43417839
and yet you are still here.
volks literally created the anime doll group with its creation of dollfie dreams friend.
change does not happen by giving up ground and walking away. continue the effort, continue the contributions. many lurk and are appreciative. i see many excellent threads here. the nice thing is no one does it here for clout since anon. just keep doing you anon. things fall into place with continued effort.

>>43414851
Anon this general has been here for over five years. Also Volks =/= anime dolls? Volks literally created the most popular anime doll brand. I appreciate coming here to wake up a sleepy general with some shitposting, it was a nice change of pace, but to be blatantly ignorant of reality in an effort to prove your point just makes this whole conversation trite. At any rate, resin collectors are also welcome to post here. Be the change you want to see anon, and post resin if you want to see resin. As someone who collects both, they both have their pros and cons. All dolls are good dolls at the end of the day, whether they are a vinyl Hatsune Miku, or a big-ass resin centaur with an anime head on top -- or porcelain one-offs as this anon posted. >>43411288 .Regardless of the type of doll that brought someone here, if they enjoy dolls, that is what's important.

Not worth the reply but posts like that one are the reason the /toy/ thread is dead; if you'd like to continue that debate you'd probably be better off reviving the "pure" bjd thread over there. This one has always been pretty freeform and that's a good thing. Relax a little and you're welcome to post about resins, though.

Why are people replying to obvious bait and new fag?

>>43418135
> general has been here for over five years
I wasn't in the hobby then but I'm pretty sure I've seen this thread around since at least 2011. It's a jaypee staple at this point.

I tried to remake the raising of the flag at iwo jima

>>43418541
This is so cute anon, I love your dolls.

>>43418507
It makes me happy to hear that. This thread has a long history.

alright, step one down

hmm so
using ziploc sandwich bags instead of cling wrap may not have been a good idea
i might be overthinking things, but the parts i was stain treating seem to be a little different than the ones I wasn't
the color is ever so slightly different, some have lost their interior sheen (did those parts have any to begin with? idk), and seem stiffer (were they that way before?)
and then the neck hole in the head is cracking, but it could have been that way before too and i didn't notice
other than that it's all hardly noticeable so i'm probably just being paranoid
the neck hole cracking might be from using a wig that's far too heavy >>43358538
i do have a spare head but idk if the same thing will happen again

>>43419496
>>43417943

>>43418135
Centaurboy is 2lewd in his pantslessness.

This is the first time I’ve ever taken Dorothy out of the house. I didn’t really get good pictures and it’s only in my backyard but I’m trying to be more open to taking her out.

>>43420860
Oops

>>43420876
I wish I had a backyard for doll shoots. Living in the city is bullshit. Good for you getting outside with her though. Opens up a lot of cute doll picture opportunities!

>>43420860
aww congrats, she looks amazing!
i haven't taken any of my girls out, I don't have a yard either

>>43420876
Hey, congrats on taking that first step anon! She looks lovely, I like how you've styled her.

>>43421002
This one's my favorite!

>>43421002
I would trade all of my dolls for a backyard like that.

>>43421258
is it really worth ALL your dolls?

>>43414819
Cute.

A few dolls at Reitaisa 20!

whats a good place for decent quality 1/6 scale guns? goat guns had some nice ones for 1/3 scale but I want to arm my smaller girl too.

>>43425996
in my research in the past I found that scale guns are actually way more common in 1/6 than 1/4
apparently 1/6 is a very common scale for military action figures
unfortunately I was looking for 1/4 stuff so I didn't note down any of the other brands

Feed your dolls anons

>>43420986
Dorothy is so lovely, always nice to see pictures of her

Monthly thread bomb. I did the 70s this time.

>>43429759
there's a lot this time
2/9

>>43429769
3/9

>>43429776
4/9

>>43429783

>>43429788
6/9

>>43429794
7/9

>>43429800
8/9

>>43429804
Last one.

>>43429759
Anon your contributions to this thread are always welcome. This is such a fun theme! You style your dolls wonderfully, where did you even find those insane green and orange pants? Thank you as always for sharing.

>>43425222
Oh, this was an unexpected surprise! It makes sense that there would be crossover between different groups of otaku, but it's still very cool to see. Thank you for taking the time to contribute as well, anon!

>>43429759
I look forward to these every month! The girl in pink is my favorite

Thank you both for the compliments, they mean a lot.
>>43430513
>>43430182
If you think the color is insane, you should see how huge the bell-bottoms are on them! (pic related) I got them from an Etsy shop, Dollsofmine, they do a lot of unique and interesting styles. Worth a look, I've never had bad quality from them.

>>43430680
oh my god they're even better. thank you so much, she's stunning.

>anons get to have fun with their dollfus
>while I sit here with no dollfu

ACO UPDATE
I REPEAT ACO UPDATE

>>43430822
Anon what does this mean I'm sorry, I'm stupid.

>>43430805
You'll get there one day anon! What is your ideal doll?

Dorothy and Luna went out for lunch.

>>43432984
Hello from the girls!

>>43432984
>>43433256
Dolls at tea are a cute. A CUTE!

>>43430182
>crossover between different groups of otaku
i've seen cars, trains of fucking course, (motor) bikes, guns, (jp) medieval off the top of my head
wonder what others people do

>>43429769
very nice
corduroy is such a fun material

>>43432984
ooh this is a really good photo
>lip balm
that's clever, wonder who came up with those, they're a perfect scale

>>43410276
I am still in search for a full 1/4 silicone body. It's either 1/6 or 1/3 out there.

Anyone know if this is for sale anywhere else i tried ordering but they didn't have an yosd

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/w1040114449

>>43363790
Coming out decently. Still training.

Are there any 1/6 loli bodies with silicon

>>43436108
I for one welcome our ai doll overlords. I can't believe how accurate most of this is

I like dolls a lot. I wish I could control my dreams, I would like to dream about having conversations with dolls and going hunting and camping with them. I wonder if we can get talking dolls in the future with all this ai stuff going on.

>>43434513
A lot of novelty stuff for young girls (pre-teen and early teen years) is unintentionally doll scale. Claire's has a treasure trove of overpriced and unintentional kitsch, and I found these lip balms at the Big Lot's. always check around various places, you never know what you will find.

>>43434487
Thank you anon!

just spent over 150$ on a new wig and clothes for my doll. i should probably regret it but im so excited to dress him up and take photos :)

>>43439411
>I wonder if we can get talking dolls in the future with all this ai stuff going on.
Sex dolls already have that as an option and some larger kids toy dolls were made as proof of concept for that but was to expensive for mass production, I imagine size is the main issue keeping it from being an option for BJDs since people in this hobby aren't shy about getting something custom made without caring about the cost

>>43420876
>>43432984
you guys inspired me to try taking toobie outside a bit...!

>>43429811
awesome shoot and styling as always, anon! this one is my favorite

>>43441526
Beautiful photo anon, and congratulations on your outing!! 2B is such a gorgeous doll, especially with how you style her.

>>43363790
>my doll images
I don't want to get banned.

>>43429783
Cute and groovy.

Assuming money and time are not constraints, how would I go about obtaining/creating/commissioning a 1/3 doll of Quelaag's sister from dark souls?

>>43442184
Can you get me a clearer shot of her lower half, anon? I looked at some references but I can't quite make it out. You probably want a fantasy body of some kind, Doll Chateau and Dream Valley come to mind immediately, but if her lower half really is a pile of skulls as it looks like, you might want to commission someone to sculpt that for you as an attachment to the upper half of your choosing. (Hybrids are far more common in resin than vinyl by virtue of there just being a lot more resin dolls by default.) As for who can do that, I'm not sure. I will ask around, though -- find me a good reference in the meantime if you can, anon! A direct rip of the game model would be fantastic, but a clear photo'll do for now.

any heat gun recommendations?
most of them advertise max temperature but not min
i'm not cheap so i'd go for a name brand, but those seem to be mostly electrician-oriented (higher temps for shrink sleeves etc.)

>>43443765
Here is my best attempt in game + terrible low res concept art

>>43444110

>>43444110
>>43444126
As far as 1/3 goes, I don't have a good idea. But for 1/4 scale, you might be able to do this by paying someone to heavily mod a Doll Chateau Elizabeth/K-body if you can find one. Xaviera is a smaller doll, but has a better spider shape to her. You could also try working off of a Dol Chateau Pluto/Charon/Cephalopod lower body and hybriding a more mature torso and head of your choosing onto it. Dream Valley Freyja/Rita might be a good base, alternatively -- I personally think Elizabeth is the best for what you want to do, but it might be easier to add on all the lower half bits to something with more space to sculpt onto. Whichever body you choose, there will be modding work left to make the doll look the way you want.

If money truly is no object, you could find a reputable doll artist who does take sculpting commissions (they're out there but I do not remember any names right now, apologies anon) and say "I will pay you whatever it takes to make this happen," but from the amount of resin alone I fear the cost could be significant. I will keep my ear to the ground for alternative body options! Bootlegs abound for these dolls, but a lot of doll people are very particular about supporting the original artist. As a result, they refuse to work on bootleg dolls, so it could complicate your project -- something to keep in mind.

This is a big project, anon! But I think it's doable with time and ingenuity. Good luck!

Is there a general care guide for dollfies? I feel wrong petting and toying with my doll's hair but I love her a bit too much.. and I want her to stay pretty

>>43444267
Nah, that's what they're there for! You can always fix a wig anon, do what you enjoy! If it gets mussed up, just brush it out again. The only real concern is to try to avoid directly touching her face. Dark and vividly-colored clothes can also transfer color and cause staining, if that's of concern to you, as can dark-colored wig caps. Just something to keep in mind!

>>43444292
Okay! Thank you!
I hope she stays cute for forever :D

>>43444259
Thanks! All those options look really promising. No idea how long this will take me but materialising my favourite character from my favourite game in real life is my buyfagging endgame.

>>43441642
thanks so much! i need to change her clothes soon, it’s been months…

Are shoes sizes different between dd and smd? I bought an outfit that came with shoes but only the shoes don't fit. I don't care too much as its pleather and already flaking

>>43444316
this came up a few threads ago, but some people only ever touch their dolls with gloves on
oil/sweat from your fingers over time can cause staining, accelerate yellowing, etc.
depending on the body type and your priorities you can decide if you want to go the gloved route
umodified/unblushed body from a major (for dolls) manufacturer? you can de-stain or buy replacement parts if necessary
rare body, or one that's blushed / custom painted? i'd be much more careful
sounds like physical contact is important to you, that's also a factor

They oughta make dolls specially built for cuddling.

>>43444476
It will be a long project, but I have faith anon! I don't know if she could do the whole shebang, but reach out to Koala Krash -- she made my girl with many eyes, Dorothy, and is always up for an insane challenge. I don't know if she can sculpt, but she might know someone who does. It's a place to start, right? I wish you all the best!

>>43444316
With a face like that, it's a guarantee she'll always be a cutie!

>>43444824
Life happens, right? Our dolls will wait for us. I haven't changed some outfits in a while, either.

MDD boys are cute

>>43445924
I know what you mean but anything that's meant to keep its shape when handled, like any plastic/vinyl/resin doll isn't going to be good for cuddling. Instead I think you should get a nice big plush, maybe even with similar features to your doll, and then you can cuddle that much more safely and comfortably
>>43446784
I will have a cute MDD boy one day....

Got my first doll. Any tips for a new owner?

>>43448249
is this ok?

>>43449467
Define "okay".

>>43449382
Welcome to the hobby, anon! She's very cute. Dark and vividly-colored clothes (red, black, navy, and blue are the worst for this) are the most likely to cause staining. Poster putty (I prefer UHU white tac, personally) is good for holding eyes in place if you decide to change them out. Have you decided on a name yet, anon?

>>43449467
Yes!

>>43445924
I don't think cuddling it's a problem as long as you do proper maintenance.
There is a video of Danny Choo where she recommends to use melamine sponge to clean the shining parts on the vinyl
https://youtu.be/1GwJBnE64lY

took my doll to aquarium

>>43449608
Thanks for the advice! No name yet. I feel like I need to give her some cute clothes and a wig before I can think of a name. Any good recommendations for Booth/other online stores?

>>43450282
ACBJD (Alice's Collections) has an absolute ton of doll stuff at all times!

>>43445924
You can wrap your doll in a blanket or use a pillow to hug them tight.

>>43450550
Or a penguin

can getting a doll cure depression?

>>43456944
No, but it sure does make me happy and distract me from my problems. That's not nothing.

>>43456706
Where does one get glasses like these

>>43457640
Found'em on Etsy, probably a reseller.
etsy.com/listing/812245194/new-design-round-frame-glasses-no-lens

>>43456944
This anon is correct.
>>43457020
Mental health struggles are a bitch for anyone to deal with. I see a lot of people dismiss them as if they're not really happening, or as though they are a choice, but there's nothing more infuriating than to be doing something you intellectually know you enjoy, and yet to be incapable of enjoying those activities because your brain isn't able to either manufacture, or process, any of the feel-good chemicals that let you to feel joy. It's frustrating and it would be very silly if it didn't rob life of joy. You need professional assistance to confront mental health issues the same way someone with a mitral valve defect needs to see a cardiologist. It doesn't make you, or anyone, less of a person to need that help -- we're all blood and bone and meat at the end of the day, and that includes the brain. Sometimes the grey matter needs treatment like any other part of the body.

Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, that's not available to everyone. so in the meantime -- latch onto the positive things that do manage to give a little bit of joy. As long as they're not hurting anyone (including you,) hobbies and creative outlets are vital for everyone, just as people.

So if you want to get a doll, anon, go for it. Do what makes you happy. Life's too short to not find something positive and silly to enjoy.

>>43457640
I believe Dollmore makes those frames.

>>43454751
wow

Anyone have a DollBot doll? The knees seem to have more range of motion than MDDs and I'm tempted by their upcoming Kinako. How's the vinyl quality compared to Volks? Any major issues with the posing?

>>43465239
I forgot about Dollbot, thank you for reminding me. I'll go see if anyone I know has one.

>>43465459
Thanks anon! It's very nicely sculpted so if the posing is better than MDD I'm tempted to upgrade. It doesn't help that Volks is doing something to MDDs that they still haven't announced anything about since last year.

>>43450222
cute doll and nice trips

>>43457743
CCS is such a nice throwback.

Anyone have any shop recommendations for BJD (both dolls and accessories) in Tokyo? I'll be there for 8 days and most of my searching has led me to the big name stores (Volks showrooms and affiliates) but I want to find some more unique shops catering to the hobby.

>>43470050
This thread is old and some of these shops may not be operating but it might be a starting point for you to look into, it covers multiple areas https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/17145-extremely-long-rambling-guide-for-buying-60cm-dolls-and-accesories-in-japan/
Again make sure to check if you can that certain ones are still open but yeah maybe a start for you

>>43470079
Thanks, that is a great starting point and the pictures/directions are appreciated.

>>43470050
From-sen has a showroom somewhere in Tokyo, they're a TaoBao reseller and have tons of stuff.

>>43470050
I was just there and explored every shop in Tokyo, mentioned on >>43470079 Except for Tenshi no Mado, the Mirai store and Nakano.

Unless I was blind, I didn't find much if any doll stuff at Mandarake lalala and as stated nothing at Nayuta, but I might have missed something obvious.

Rest of the list is really solid, and has a huge variety of stuff

>>43471377
Lalala doesn't have much, most of the doll shit IME is at Nakano/Sapporo.

Nice

>>43471469
Ah it's as I expected. I unfortunately had no opportunity to go to Nakano, hopefully next time.

got her some new furniture, a rug and some knives

>>43474316
Oh shit. Dangerous doll.

>>43475013
a maid needs to be able to protect her master

Any tips on where to find clothes for a DDP? I found a Yayoi for sale and I just had to buy her since she’s my favorite im@s girl.

>>43475575
DDP is my favorite scale; clothing them is a pain. http://cheerydoll.com/product/list.html?cate_no=51 has a bunch of options, at least. Anything that will fit an MDD torso will fit a DDP torso, but the lower half varies -- pants often become capris if they fit at all. Skirts are more forgiving in this regard, but short ones may be too short. Azone clothes are worth a consideration, aside from the fact that they're kind of hard to find, and the hips might be too big. In all, good luck shopping -- keep an eye out and you're sure to find some options.

>>43404825
The pantsu want a kiss! Did you kiss them?

>>43475645
Azone clothes for their 45cm dolls will fit DDP as they have similar measurements. AZO2 stuff works but will be a bit too big. And you can get a fair selection on amiami or Hobby search. The latter has discount sales every 6 months or so on semi recent items so you can build a decent wardrobe.

shes in a tank

>>43477105
whoa, a seaumi pic with joints

i bought some of the AP sneakers and they're super cute and super well-constructed (and suitably expensive as well)
yay for more casual clothes

>>43484767
and now for some other photos i took today
spoilered for artistic-but-kinda-nsfw

>>43484781
i also finally fell to temptation and bought one of these AP outfits
spoilered for just straight-up nsfw
yes it's supposed to be worn like this but i'll probably find uses for the different parts as add-ons to more sfw outfits in the future

>>43484805
Where can I find the uncensored version?

>>43484781
Well done photo, it really captures a feeling of reality.

>>43484805
It would be really cute for layered looks. I see a lot of looks like this on Pinterest. Obviously human clothing is easier to shop for than dolls but it can at least give you some ideas.

>>43485127
on my onlyfans!
jk i don't really have a place to post them, maybe sometime we can make a thread on… actually I don't know what board would work for that

>>43485441
thanks, it was actually totally unplanned
i was just changing outfits and happened to put her down basically like that and realized it would be a great photo
so I redid the pose on one of my backdrops on the floor

>>43486339
yeah that's kind of what i was thinking
the stockings would obviously work with a bunch of outfits
the top would work well with a shoulderless top… i do have a tube top i got for free with an order that i've never used, just would need to find something for the bottom

>>43487750
I would say host them somewhere else and link the album for anons, but... where even is an option anymore? Catbox, maybe?

>>43487991
i was thinking just maybe the bjd booru but apparently it's ded
catbox might work
but also i'm conflicted on the idea of a persistent album it'd be weird if it was just me uploading
i'll think about it

>>43488316
Just catbox a single image, you don't need to maintain entire albums. If you want that you can do that on twitter, ehentai, etc.

>>43488328
okay
catbox du8cyc.jpg
>>43485127

>>43494641
I'm sorry but why can't you link properly? It doesn't work no matter how I change the link.

>>43494663
have you never used catbox before?
files.catbox.moe/du8cyc.jpg

Check out this amazing Anpanman doll

>>43494834
What gets me is I actually would like a doll with a fuller figure but Smart Doll have the most tube-shaped arms (it's worse than Obitsu) and it drives me insane. It's worse with that body.

>>43494834
wait, he even printed a prototype?
i figured he was just shitposting on twitter
odd that danny would be so eager to meet customer demands

>>43495119
He's going to let the audience design it, then make it, so he can blame the audience when it sells like shit.

>>43494834
It looks like they have new arms too. I don't like it, I'd really want a full figured doll, but he went too far with it. I wanted Sonico Pochaco. What's worse is now all the people who sew for smartdoll are going to have to cover both bodies.

>>43495632
>people who sew for smartdoll are going to have to cover both bodies
No they won't. It's not like they have to cover the male bodies. They only need to cover the bodies they want to make and sell clothes for.

>>43495632
that reminds me, i was going to post this comparison shot / info graphic
i was taking measurements for sewing purposes and realized there's actually a significant diameter difference between AP type C & H lower torsos
C is 21cm, H is 23cm
as if APs weren't hard enough to size clothes for (it doesn't matter if as much if you dress them "as intended")
spoilered for mild doll nudity etc.

>>43495631
Eh, quite a few people seem ready to buy it and I see a lot of fuller figure resin dolls sell really well. Not my cup of tea, probably not most people in this thread's cup of tea, but a lot of people would like a bigger doll. There's supposed to be an updated version with larger thighs and arms coming soon so it looks more proportional.

>>43495632
>What's worse is now all the people who sew for smartdoll are going to have to cover both bodies.
Nah, most seamstresses only offer select sizes and that's usually whatever dolls they personally own. I'm sure some will offer the plus size body clothes but it'll just be because they want to. No one is getting forced to make anything.

>>43496303
If he actually makes a body with shape to the arms I will start buying the arms. I have multiple SmD and I do enjoy them for what they are. But the arms are so unphotogenic on the girls. I'd rather they be for a big girl than look like industrial tubing.

>>43495632
>I wanted Sonico Pochaco.
Seems he's aiming for Taruco instead. I don't care who delivers it, I need my fat tit AND tummy doll, not either or. Weak.

>>43444476
That's awesome! The human torso might be ok as a Smart Doll, do you want the bottom part to move too? Resin printing is really popular for custom figures, and ripping a 3d model from a game has been a thing since the papercraft days at /po/. Best of luck, and for every lovely lady posted here, have a nice day.

bumpers

>>43501111
anon we're in autosage
if threadminder anon doesn't make a new one before I'm off work I'll do it

>>43501702
>>43501702
>>43501702

I want to fuck a doll anon

>>43502943
ganbatte