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I'm trying to build a replica of this doll, but it looks like most the parts and accessories are custom ;_;

Got another smart doll. I didn't want to buy more of them because of Dannys antics but I couldn't stop myself, those semi-real faces they've been doing lately are just way too cute.
Spent all day yesterday sewing an outfit for her, I legit had a "wait, why is it dark outside?" moment.

>>47206764
I get it, it's hard to resist. She's gorgeous anon! Also do you mind if I ask where one can get that jumper skirt?

>>47206754
Don't fret anon. Even if things are custom, you can probably find the original creator. I don't quite recognize this sculpt (it's on the tip of my tongue I swear) but that bust is probably a peach pai. Custom hands can be found all over, but yahoo japan auctions and booth are probably your best bet for ease of access (and keep an eye on mandarake, I've found them there from time to time.) The wig is a bit of a tricky color, but look around and you'll find something, Licht might have a similar option available. You might not be able to make an exact copy, but you can definitely get close. Good luck!

>>47206754
Is it supposed to be an anime character or just their doll? If the latter, why not just take elements/inspo instead?

>>47206764
The dress looks lovely!

>>47206843
I made the top and the skirt myself. For the skirt I drafted an A-Line circle skirt pattern, kitbashed it with the lower half of a blouse from one of the free smart doll patterns and added some halter straps.

>>47206847
Thanks!

>>47206941
Anon please open an e-store so I can give you money, these are really well-tailored. Very impressive work!

>>47206764
>I didn't want to buy more of them because of Dannys antics but I couldn't stop myself
I've met Danny on two separate occasions almost a decade apart and he was always as much of a prick in person as he seems to be online. Add in that the "Why a SmartDoll might not be for you" page is practically the HK "You suck and we hate you" copypasta, and that's all I needed to never buy one.

>>47206764
Positively gorgeous anon

I'm thinking about doing one of those 100 day challenges for my doll photography to get better at it. Only problem is I don't think I can come up with 100 unique poses and compositions in such a short time span, especially without the practice of doing it all the time. So question for the photographers here, how do you come up with your poses? Do you come up with them on your own or do you get inspiration from pose books, social media, etc?

>>47207258
Thanks! Maybe at some point in the future when I'm better and faster at sewing. Right now it takes me way too long to make anything, I'd have to charge outrageous prices.

>>47206754
>>47206773
>>47206781
I don't need a gyaru doll. I don't need a gyaru doll. I don't need a gyaru doll. If its custom you can probably go down a similar route that that doll went down. I don't need a gyaru doll.

>>47207866
>I don't need a gyaru doll.
that's a shame anon, I think you'd really enjoy one

>>47207866
>I don't need a gyaru doll.
Anon.... you're making her cry...

1/3 nice day out

>>47207866
>I don't need a gyaru doll.
I do not believe you

>>47206754
>>47206773
>>47206781
nice looking doll, nice looking accessories.

2/3

3/3

>>47209359
>>47209362
>>47209367
Very cute
I would recommend getting a reflector for backlit shots like the first two. You can do a makeshift one by putting some retroreflective tape on a piece of cardboard

>>47204268
now even the dolls are homeless
what is the world coming to

>>47208659
>>47208857
>>47209359
But I'm not ready to get a doll in a different size.

Cute photoshoot, is that a dress you made?

I made a makeshift lightbox out of a cardboard box and an old work shirt, gave it a test and the results are promising

>>47210303
!!!

>>47209473
Thanks, yes I think that is going to be a next photo gear purchase. Along with a couple flashes and remote trigger, just because of this issue. The first one had some led panels illuminating the front but they aren't bright enough to really do the job.
>>47209681
Yeah, a couple progress pictures from last thread. One of the requiem art patterns.

>>47210303
>I had a bad dream
>can I sleep with you tonight?

whatever happened to this

>>47214434
Either the collab fell through or danny did something that killed it. Either is equally likely.

>>47214434
Same thing that happened to this, I imagine. Things fell through in some way.

How would you go about suspending props above your doll? I was thinking wire, but I'm not quite sure where it would best be placed.

>>47214434
So this is where black rock shooter ended up

>>47217542
did they just set a torso/propped head in the box?

>>47216021
I usually see people use fishing line, it's easy to photoshop out.

>>47214434
Trikt kinda screwed people over with his kickstarter, and deleted his twitter and fucked off. He probably got a new alias and has restarted somewhere as 'someone else/new.'
Whole thing was kinda weird.

Etsy is banning all nsfw products on their platform and I suspect it will hit doll things at random for having too many straps or looking "inappropriate" by westoid standards.

>>47218327
no, it won't; they are banning due to payment processor rules. It won't affect toys. Just adult products.
Also they may be planning to sell the company soon.

>>47218374
I support censorship but something I will never understand is why do payment processors give that much of a shit over pornography and other degeneracy. Don't they just love money? Like why exactly in this era where everyone's a mega degenerate openly and the media is trying to get everyone to be as much of a filthy swine as possible you still have banking companies go "did you pay for PRON with that?! B&!!"
Someone please explain it to me beacuse I legitimately don't understand. There is obviously no moral reason why they're doing this.

>>47219068
if you genuinely want to know what, why, and how is going on, I suggest this article:
(remove the parentheses around the dots)
madattheinternet(.)substack(.)com/p/section-230-isnt-the-problem-payment

(I apologize for the off topic but people should understand who is making tumblr, etsy, patreon, etc, make decisions.)

>>47217551
You spray the doll with Mr. Super Flexible

>You mad fleshboi?

I got a swimsuit coming for Momoko still but Mizuka is keeping cool in the heat.

>>47223063
I wonder what body that is...

>>47223520
Oh my fuck that's cute. I love how she's ready to go with the little towel in the bag.

Got some new clothes in for Keiko
1/6

>>47224761
2/6

>>47224768
3/6
Need a hat and sunglasses to fill out this tropical vacation/beach bum look

>>47224776
4/6
And this dorky casual 80s vibe, threw in the F-91W since it's technically 80s

>>47224807
5/6

>>47224810
6/6
and finally another shot like >>47210311

Short trip with doll.

>>47225791

What’s the opinion on imomodolls? Also where would you buy one from?

The skeleton looks like a smart doll’s only cheaper.

I’m looking to get a thicker bodied 40cm ish tall doll and mod it. Preferably something cheap.

>>47225837
My opinion on owning an Imomo is that I should have just bought a Dollbot instead. They did make a 2.0 release of the body a while back but from what I've gathered it still has its issues.

>>47225837
it’s alright i guess. can’t expect too much with what you paid for since posing and joints can be a bit of a pain. though i know they recently made a 2.0 body for 1/4 and 1/6 so it might be a lot better but not sure. i have the new 1/6 body coming in currently. you can also get them on taobao for fairly cheap.

>>47225966
Dollbot looks to be about 7x the cost for a full set? I’m sure they are worth it but I’m going to be playing with this pretty hard and prefer their sculpted hair for reasons

>>47226088
Yeah any links to guides from buying from Tao?

>>47224761
Cute top

>>47225791
Cute hat and really pretty locations

>>47226573
>I’m going to be playing with this pretty hard
....what are you going to do?

>>47226573
As someone who routinely plonks my dolls down on concrete and in mulch to take a photo, I'd still go with dollbot. I haven't handled on, but I have handled the original imomodoll body, and while their 75cm boys are incredibly solid, the first iteration of their 40cm body might be the worst one I've ever handled. It will not hold together. I have the entire frame- the ENTIRE internal skeleton- held together with tape because it cannot handle movement. Not even posing, just the rigors of putting on pants.

I will eventually get one of their upgraded bodies. Thee 75cm boys are, again, incredibly solid! So that gives me confidence that they are making improvements. But for something you intend to be traveling with, I'd recommend Dollfie Dream (easiest to replace parts, poses well, sturdy,) > Obitsu (affordable, the bodies have improved a lot over the years, also easy to replace parts) > Angel Philia (they are easily the best posers as far as vinyl goes, but they are a bit delicate and parts can be troublesome,) > Azone (they are lovely but harder to dress and find option parts for,) > Smart Doll (they don't pose the best and getting parts is a pain in the ass, but they hold up to being toted around in a backpack wonderfully these days,) other vinyl brands (which can be great but even I haven't handled all of them.) Anyone who disagrees, please feel free to offer your own perspective!

>>47226573
They don't take routine handling very well, mine loses its lower legs all the time. As a modding test bed? It is the cheapest option, and if you have the skill to create/print solutions to the Imomo's bigger flaws*, then by all means.

*That being there's zero integration of the inner frame and vinyl shell. The legs especially just wobble around, giving a very janky feeling.

To anyone that needs to hear it, it's ok to not do anything with your dolls for a while. It's okay if that interest and passion wanes. Life is cyclical and sometimes other things -- sometimes good, sometimes bad -- will take precedence. Dolls are ever-patient and watchful. They see what you are going through. They will wait for you. Be as kind to yourself as they would be, anons. And when you do feel the spark again, embrace it and share here. This thread, too, shall be waiting.

I’m thinking about those cheap knockoff hard plastic Dream fairy dolls that are 40cm full set for about $51 on AliExpress. has anyone seen what these dolls look like when disassembled? I think I have a torso that would work great replacing the legs at the rotational thigh joint.

Any doll in the 400-800 range is moot because there are purpose made doll brands that already have the function and look im after. (Mozu doll, nsfw)

>>47228914
I’m being vague for a reason. I would be posting to the ona thread but I wanted info on newer bjd then they know about.

>>47229059
You can buy a new frame for 22 bucks on AliExpress.

How is the quality of the vinyl parts on your imomodoll? I guess that’s all I’m after really. Having some loose joints would be okay so long as the limbs are not falling off.

>>47229489
Yeah I do 3D printing and I’m considering just using one of the STL BJD models already available but vyinl is a nicer feeling material then any of the resins I have. And I would need to paint the resins even if I used the flexible stuff.

The last mod to a hard doll I did was a “play date Rapunzel” I think about 80cm tall, I want something smaller to be a fairy, normally I mod fabric dolls.

>>47231289
What you want is produced by Six House Dolls.

>>47231391
Those don’t have the pear shaped body style and I’m sure buying clothes for them is a pita. Also mozu dolls have the pair shape but they are all too large.

Anyone know how well 18inch doll clothes (think American girl) fit on the 40cm imomodoll style bodies. I think the imomodolls are compatible with Dollfie Dream? Shoot I will just google it.

>>47231481
You could put like three 40cm dolls into one AG shirt.

>>47231391
>Six House Dolls.
I read that as the Sixth House and an imagine of a Dagoth Ur doll popped into my head.

>>47231481
1) nah, they fit DD clothes because they're basically plastic/silicone-hybrid bootleg DDs
2) If Six House is too small, I believe Irokebijin has 90cm dolls for the purpose you're seeking.
3) American Girl (and other 18" dolls) are FAR wider and chunkier than basically any 40cm doll because they (and their clothes/accessories) are made for the clumsy hands of a child to play with. 18" clothes are too big for 60cm dolls, they are more than 2x the width of any 60cm doll. You are overestimating the size of these dolls.
4) The vinyl is alright but prone to stains even by vinyl standards.

If you are set on Imomodoll for the price, bon mot -- but candidly anon, you are not going to be able to get even the average anon penis into a 40cm doll and even when you do, it's not going to be a pleasant feeling. If you are modding to make a DIY Dollho-esque creation using coat hangers and a mini onahole torso like the Lolinco, then this might be a more feasible route to choose.
https://dollto-china.com/six-house-silicone-sex-dolls.html
They cost more, but silicone is a far friendlier material for your needs.

>>47231187
Thank you. I needed to hear this.

>>47231187
>Dolls are ever-patient and watchful
I think mine are losing patience.

>>47231578
I hear the premade 40cm sex dolls are all kinda garbage for sex but I have two torsos that are the right size and measurements for 40 cm dolls. One is a toys heart fairy and the other is a generic torso that cost about $12 on Amazon but look and feel fantastic. That is why I want to Frankenstein something of my own I have good holes and torsos, just want a cute title fairy face and limbs complete the package.

Currently I stuff them inside of fabric dolls but these BJD’s are cute in a way those will never be.

Maybe a strategy would be to use a volks fabric body suit and let the parts sort of ragdoll inside of that. The fabric skin would keep it all together and flex.

How durable do you think the volks bodysuits are? They are cheap enough that I wouldn’t feel too bad if they don’t hold up too long.

>>47231932
Im barely following what youre talking about but my one volks suit at the neckline ripped just putting it on. No issues on my other one. Its got a good thickness to it that I think you have to try to put a hole in it normally. It’ll probably fail around the neck or end of arms. If youre making holes they’ll need reinforced somehow

>>47231289
Degens need degens advice so I'll chime in with my experience.

[spoiler[
If you are dead set on a vinyl BJD for this, do not go do anything less than 58-60cm. As mentioned by >>47231578 40cm is far to small to fit into, even with a modded ona. It s also to small and doesn't have enough surface area for the average to comfortably fit *on*, if that is your plan of attack. A 1/3 scale has far more surface area and volume to fit right and is a far more pleasurable experience. Take the time to save the money to not cheap out on something that won't be the right thing.


>purpose made doll brands that already have the function and look im after
This will always always always be the better way to go for your own satisfaction. You already know about mozu, they make exactly the thing you want in a small size for less than 500. If you want bigger than that, Irokebijin makes 90cm TPE dolls for not too much more as previously mentioned. Again, take the time to save the money for the thing you will be more happy with.

>I’m being vague for a reason
I knew that. I hoped I would be the only one degenerate enough to do this.

>vyinl is a nicer feeling material
Yes, this is true, but silicone and TPE feel better. Don't use lubes on vinyl, it stains worse than you do.

Learn from my mistakes so you don't make them, too.
[/spoiler]
Now can we have some more wholesome content to offset this degeneracy?

>>47231975
Man I really fucked up those spoiler tags. Sorry, y'all.

>>47231932
This is becoming incomprehensible.

>>47231989
It’s Best that way, this will be my last post.

>>47231975
Is there some kinda place to buy second hand busted dolls?
I think doll parts+ ona torso + doll skin suit is a combo I haven’t seen tried. Removing the need for rigid skeleton in the torso would hopefully maintain the comfort of using the torsos I currently have.

>>47232106
If you mean second hand silicone dolls, don't. Any potential savings isn't worth catching a case of whatever is growing inside it. If you mean vinyl, ebay and mandarake? Facebook and discord groups?

If you're going to go as far as spending money to indulge these desires, at least get yourself something nice instead of doing a fucked up hackjob.

This thread took an unexpected turn
On-topic:
Are there any shops you guys know of that specialize in professional/military outfits? I'm all for dressing your dolls in a way that's cute/trendy, and that in such a niche market people will gravitate to making what they know sells, but I feel like there might be a gap in the market here.

>>47232416
The only shop I know that consistently sells military gear is an etsy shop selling helmets for the price of a dollfie from the US store.

>>47232416
From me!

>>47232513
How much do you reckon a 1/4th scale G-8 WEP jacket would run?
It's a rather complex nylon jacket with shoulder gussets (action back) and fairly unique sleeve cuffs

This is the full set doll that’s only 51 bucks on AliExpress right now. It’s a hard plastic knock off of the cute 40cm dolls on the market. Anyone try one of these out before? The reviews on YouTube are from toy doll/non BJD folks. Looks like something I wouldn’t feel too bad if I messed it up.

>>47232648
Look man, you're not going to find what you're looking for for the price you're looking for. Anything cheap is going to be too small and/or fragile and for anything that's big/strong enough you might as well go the full-sized route for how much it will cost.

Making bread with shitty Texas anime doll
First time making bread and first doll

>>47232648
I've seen owner photos, they're constructed like and made of the material of those baby dolls you can get in the walmart toy aisle. If you haven't even seen what they're ripping off you might not notice but no, I would say they're not worth that. Spend a little tiny bit more and get an imomodoll fullset if you're on a budget, I know anons here have been negative about them but that's in comparison to MDDs and dollbot, which are 4x the price or more. I have one of their first gen 1/6 and she's perfectly lovely, I imagine their newer bodies are sturdier. Buying clothes from that shop is probably fine, but put in a little more love to the doll itself, you and her both deserve it

>>47235558
If you can't find an imomodoll set you like, save up a bit more and wait for a tinyfox fullset release you like, they're also a much lower price point than MDD or dollbot

>>47224761
Really way too cute.

>>47235359
That's a good first bread anon, good work! And cute doll, too.

>>47210311
>>47224815
I like these. It looks like she's holding a championship belt.

>>47235359
bread your dolls

>>47235558
Those tinyfox dolls look amazing, no one has brought up that brand before, is there a good review showing how the body is constructed? I hope they do another 1/4 panda doll.

As thanks to the thread for helping me find tiny fox here is a 1-12 30MS model kit wearing a princess dress made from a balloon and using accessories from a calico critter

>>47236946
Thanks, that was the idea

A few threads ago someone said to use horse shampoo for dolls. Is there any special reason? Is there something in people shampoo that's bad for dolls? Is it something about the plastics used for doll hair?

>>47241425
NADA but horse shampoo, specifically mane and tail, was traditionally known for being high quality and less expensive then human shampoo but i don't know how it is now
also a lot of human shampoo will have random fragrances and additives that a doll probably doesn't need

>>47241769
Do not use Mane and Tail on your human hair it will turn it into straw. I wouldn't use it on a doll either -- I don't know what Volks uses in their wig shampoo/conditioner, but it's a very mild product meant for synthetics. I'd assume something similar is best for doll hair.

>>47241863
good to know it's shit now, (or always was). i will mark this down both for me and for my future doll.

>>47241874
It's been an old wive's tale for years but mane and tail has never been good for people.

>>47241769
>a lot of human shampoo will have random fragrances and additives that a doll probably doesn't need
What if I want my doll to have a nice fragrance...

>>47242067
i feel like spraying your doll with a spritz of perfume would probably be more effective

Is there any guides on how to make hair drills for dolls?
I've been tempted to make a doll based on a character, but every character I want to make has hair drills. Not sure what that says about me...
This pic is the closest example I could find.

>>47242493
Assuming that you can't find a wig that's exactly what you're looking for, you don't really need a doll-specific guide since you can style heat-resistant wigs like normal hair, as long as you don't do it too often. Definitely take it off the doll and use a wig stand though to avoid scorching your doll's face.

>>47238904
I think Jane's dollland has some video reviews or at least unboxings of some fullsets, I personally have one of their 1/4 and one of the 1/6 dolls and they feel very high quality and sturdy. They're solid PVC with a surface coating and embedded joints, so they're very heavy compared to other dolls of the same sizes. The face prints are very pretty and their clothes are lovely. Most fullsets don't include shoes, my 1/4 did but check the fullset description in case you need to buy some separately. For the 1/4, the knees bend about 90 degrees, the arms can do full 180 degrees but ONLY if you pull out the hidden second joint which is recessed in the upper arm (I would suggest doing this before you dress the doll right away, and warming up the arm with a hair dryer to soften the plastic first). The hip joint is also about 90 degrees of motion at full bend. Shoulders are free motion pretty much. I should mention that the second 1/4 body, MACOCO, is constructed slightly differently from the one I have but it's had good reviews too. The upper torso of all bodies is hollow to facilitate a chest joint. I would not suggest trying to pull out any joints except the for extending the hidden arm joint.
For their 1/6 bodies the double elbow joint is visible from the start and requires no pulling. Range of motion is 90 for knees and hips again. Also very sturdy.
>>47238939
Cute, I also have that 30MS!
>>47242493
Look into boil washing doll hair into curls! Just make sure you're using a wig that's made of heat resistant fibre like the other anon said. It can be done with any saran or similar fibre wig, all you need is some straws of appropriate diameter, bobby pins, and something to hold the wig! And hot water I guess

>>47242067
Cotton ball with your preferred scent in the torso.

>>47242493
Normally you can use regular wig styling products (Volks water wax, etc) but for something like that I'd look into cosplay wig tutorials and consider setting them with glue after they've been styled.

>>47210303
cute! from the cute barefeet messy hair doll to the sharp artifacts on the baseboard and door

Happy forth of July everyone

>>47236946
she's the champion of time!

>>47244920
Omg cute
I wish i could bring mine with me but didn't want to discuss the hobby with the family just yet

>>47242652
How much does a 1/4 Tinyfox weigh? Would they be easy to carry around in a backpack, for example?

>>47246884
I've never held a Tinyfox personally, but I can say even my 1/3 girls don't weigh much at all. 1/4 is a great size for traveling with in my personal opinion!

>>47244920
Adorable! What a fun picture, Happy 4th!

>>47246884
I can't weight mine but a quick comparison I could make at the moment is that she feels about as heavy as a 24oz bottle of shampoo I have in my bathroom. She's about the weight of a medium sized water bottle, perfectly fine for carrying around

The 1/4 imomo is here! Man I didn't even realize just how large these things are. Really the only things missing are a pair of undies and white tights. The latter should nicely go along with the yellow attire, I think. If anybody knows a good place to look let me know.

>>47249721
AZO2 and DD undies should fit.

I posted an unboxing for this doll on my YouTube please go check it out.
https://youtu.be/qVJQJdTceRs?feature=shared

>>47242080
Do not, the risks outweigh the benefits.
A decent amount of perfumes contain trace amounts of stuff that various plastics and vinyl don't like, such as acetone. Which incidentally, as you may know, can ruin your faceups. It can be pretty bad for your body too, but unless you swim in the stuff, you'll be fine, you regenerate, your doll won't.
My recommendation is to use scented embossing powder on a piece of cardstock folded over or to squirt a cotton ball and leave it in a bag with a piece of paper. Then just stuff it somewhere on your doll you won't mind. Be warned, the powder can be flaky if you do it wrong. If you absolutely must, I think the best option would be to spray the outside of clothes, but I won't condone that because I don't know whether it'll do anything bad. Not that I've tried any of these myself, but I know enough about fragrances to know it's a risky business. Aerosolized compounds touching the doll is also not great, but it's way better than direct contact.

>>47231922
Where'd those ears come from, they're cute.
>>47238939
For your wallet's sake, I hope you only have the one.

>>47251684
ADYKA Doll is releasing her own BJDs now? I had no idea.

>>47251773
https://booth.pm/ja/items/2453397
I'm pretty happy with the ears and tails.

>>47252655
Oh hey, a sibling to Luna if I'm not mistaken. Lovely doll!

BJD dolls look so cute. I just want to do what you anons do and dress them up in cute clothes and take nice photos of them doing everyday activities like the Gondolas..the only problem is that I'm living with my family.

>>47254140
I'm sorry your family might not accept your hobby, anon. But nothing is forever, and in time, you will be able to have dolls of your own. Take heart! (If you want something easy to hide, 1/6 scale Parabox/Obitsu dolls, Azone Pure Neemo, or some of the small Tinyfox/Imomodoll offerings are all good places to start. There are even smaller 1/12 offerings like Azone Picco Neemo or some of the blind box dolls Jane's Doll Land carries.)

>>47254364
Appreciate it my nigga. A more pragmatic solution is to have a bolted down safe with a lock only I can access.

Anyone going to the doll meet-up at Anime Expo this evening? I'm bringing my Mini Dollfie Dream

>>47255680
I am

>>47252655
that's very intimate! and kinda lewd..

>>47248230
>>47249431

Thank you anons!
I'm trying to decide whether to get a Tinyfox Macoco or a MDD mochi-ashi. Does anyone know if the mochi-ashi parts are compatible with the 2.0 frame?

lol

>>47256971
uh oh, there's a gremlin causing mischief on your desktop.

>>47257013

>>47251684
what resin dolls do you have anon?

How hard would it be to digitally fix doll's hair? I've seen a lot of joint erasing, but what bothers me it's how the hair sometimes are all messy in a not so sexy way. I think it would be hard because of the various lines, yet i don't know how far ai tech has gone on those softwares as my computer can't load them and youtube has failed me.

>>47259495
Fix it how? If its just the loose strands i think it might be time consuming depending on the background but if your talking the whole head of hair then youre probably better off just styling it before trying to fix it in post.

>>47259509
Fix it to be near perfect as possible. No loose strands, only straight paths to the hair curve.
Looking at the delicate and well made doll body, its product modeled to a perfect form, yet the hair is always somewhat chaotic with its small size and all the physic boggles that fuck up their position, but i think it can be countained and corrected digitaly, where gravity cannot harm us, but i just don't know how.

>>47256909
>MDD mochi
why not DollBot if you want bigger thighs

>>47259495
If you can be content with just not having loose hairs contrast with the background, then your could take a photo of the background without the doll in it then, without changing the framing or focus, place the doll in the frame and take another picture. You could then put the empty set photo in a layer behind the doll photo and merely erase errant hairs in the top layer but you may have to fix shadows afterwards depending on the lighting you use.

>>47256909
>Does anyone know if the mochi-ashi parts are compatible with the 2.0 frame?
Probably not, but they just released mochi ashi 2.0 for dream choice, so it'll probably be for sale normally sometime soon(?).

>>47259837
Do we have pix of the new mochi body yet?

>>47259569
I also want the bigger hands and feet

>>47259495
>>47259566
bruh, just brush her hair... it's one of the nicest things to do with dollies... brushy brushy...
if your wig is so bad that it doesn't get nicer with brushing you probably need to buy a better wig

>>47252655
Mamoru!

>>47254399
My suggestion is, no joke, to shove your doll into an old-ass PC's case. Think about it, if you don't already have one you can easily find some e-waste Pentium 4 era tower with a motherboard that doesn't even use up all the space. Just open up the lid, shove the thing in, close and screw the lid back, and pretend like it's a retro gaming rig. Nobody that isn't a PC nerd in the family will ever even think to look inside. Worst case scenario it gets thrown out.

>>47264971
>Worst case scenario it gets thrown out.
That's a pretty fucking awful scenario

Do you ever draw your dolls?

>>47265800
I wish I had the talent to

>>47265800
I just paint their faces, but I do write stories about them. I wish I had the patience to learn to draw.

>>47265892
It comes through practice, more practice, and more practice while dropping pretense of perfectionism.

>>47260613
isn't this the new mochi ashi? https://dollfie.volks.co.jp/dd/model/dreamchoice/

>>47254399
Sugar cups/DIAS can fit into a small safe, if you are interested. They are around 5 inches tall. Sugar cups are super hard to get but picrel is DIAS and they'll be doing a guaranteed preorder later this month for the brown one. only issue is they are pretty expensive for a small doll, around 25000 yen (though I think they are worth it)

>>47262799
The new mochi ashi has the same size feet as MDD now I think, so you'll either have to scoop up the last flesh ones or buy secondhand for semi white

Also, Dollbot announced a new faceup set and clothes at i-doll

>>47254399
>>47264971
Stop overthinking it and just use a backpack, carry on, or storage tote and add a cheap mini padlock.

>>47265892
There is no such thing as talent. There is only practicing drawing for two hours every day for years straight and then you just suddenly one day realize you are good after a lot of hard work. So start drawing.

>>47265892
I know a lot of artists anon, and the only way to develop a skill is to keep doing it. Especially when you suck. I could not whistle until I was 22. Just keep trying and you can eventually do pretty much anything. Don't worry about being good at it, don't fret over the mistakes... just keep going. And know that even professional working artists still (often) have days where they dm me and ask ":hey. can you teach me how to draw"

Just have fun, anon. That's what matters most.

>>47249721
On second thought, 1/4 is a bit too large for my liking. 1/6 is where it's at. I guess I can try selling it off for two figures, as I really don't wanna throw it in the bin and I don't have any young relatives to give it away to.

>>47254399
>>47254140
the best and safest solution is to store the doll inside your body, anon. I am sure you can fit up to 1/4 somewhere

>>47267810
get on dolldreaming, you can probably sell it there

>>47268163
you can fit up to two raccoons in the anal sphincter.

>>47267810
How much did she go for and how much do you want anon? Maybe there's room in my budget to give her a new home, I don't have a Dollbot yet.

>>47268526
130$ total, I'm thinking it's fair to sell for about half of that at 65, shipping costs not withstanding, since I had to get rid of the box. Sounds good?

>>47268593
sounds good to me, one1crab@gmail.com is my contact for things like this -- shoot me a message anon.

>>47268691
Sure, I'll send one soon.

>>47268735
No rush, I'll get back to you in the evening -- I'm about to head out for the day. Cheers anon!

>>47265943
>>47267516
>>47267667
Let me amend my previous statement.
I wish I had the time dedicate to developing the talent to.

Who here doesn't have a doll? What's stopping you from getting one? What would your ideal doll be when the time comes?

>>47269660
Dream choice doesn't have semiwhite all year round. Time needs to pass quicker, I'm waiting as fast as I can. I need those dc only eyes. Let me pay you indirectly volks, I have my order ready please.

>>47269660
I am a neet and even if I saved up the cash I am scared that one of the kids I unwittingly babysit will destroy any doll I get. Especially because it already happened once.

>>47269794
What eyes does DC have that you can't find a third party set of?

>>47270307
Official promo shot for red x type, the ones in question. I like the color and how they're slightly inhuman. Although I'm not a master of doll hunts, so there may be an equivalent elsewhere, or even something better, I'd love a super intense scarlet colored eye, I just don't really know how to find them.
Even then though, I'd still be stuck waiting since I will not budge on faceplate 14, Those stock faceups for it are cute. My heart has made it's decision and I will suffer the consequences of following it's leadership.

>>47266357
>>47266325
Aw, that sucks. I was looking forward to the updated frame.
Guess I'll go for the Macoco body then

Do people even buy obitsu modded heads? I'm buying 50-04s for my angel philias, and I was thinking of getting extra ones to practice on and sell cheaply, but I rarely see anyone using them. I don't know if it'd be better to get imomo heads to practice instead if I want to sell the practice ones.

>>47270864
I see them on Yahoo Japan Auctions once in a while, and I do have one of my own. They can be very cute!

>>47274564
It always amazes me how adorable Miku dollfies are.

>>47274564
I like to imagine the smell
>cherry scented miku
>spearmint perfume miku
>blue raspberry fragrance miku
>citrus aroma miku
>wintergreen mist miku
I must sniff the doll

>>47232648
Very late response but I own one of these and they’re pretty good for the price! The wig they come with is abysmal and the factory face is bland but they’re good for customizing.

Back from AX and got a new school uniform for my doll on the right. Fits nicely on her.

>>47277437
she looks like the spunky tomboy type who always manages to cheer up her friends without being aware that she's done it. very cute.

This might be an odd question, but how/where do I find specific guns for my Dollfie? I'd like to either get a Walther P99, or a Heckler & Koch SL9SD. They don't need to be "functional", just look accurate and is 1/3 scale.

>>47252656
>the only problem is that I'm living with my family.
I might be missing something obvious, but why is that a problem?

>>47278654
wrong anon, anon!

>>47278201
I know there's keychains and other toys that might work. Theres different scale model guns that work close enough for dolls but might be more expensive as they tend to be somewhat functional. Last theres 3d printed projects anons are doing or you can find for sale places like booth. I just have keychain guns and a more functional 1911 3d printed from booth. Other anons have the previous listed.

>>47278660
Oh dear, how embarrassing.
>>47254140
>>47278654

>>47278654
Anon is likely male, probably late 20s, and grew up with a traditional father. He's likely to get his ass beat if he so much as looks at something pink.

>>47274564
I'd rather have a Miku doll with the face in the center

>>47278201
>SL9SD
Why such an obscure gun? Especially one that would more or less be visually identical to an SL8?

>>47278755
I wouldn't know where to get 3D prints or w/e of the P99 and SL9SD, which is why I asked here.
>>47279308
>Why such an obscure gun?
It's my favourite semi-auto.
>Especially one that would more or less be visually identical to an SL8?
Actually, there are differences between the SL8 and SL9SD visually. You'd have to look for them though. Namely, the SL8 has many variants that vary in design depending on where it was exported to.

>>47204268
does anyone know where i can buy a 1/3 scale gameboy color prop? i want to take some cute pictures of my doll and me playing pokemon gold and silver together. i already checked shapeways and etsy and i can't find one. i can only find 1/6 scale dmg gameboys.

>>47281681
Wouldn't Gold/Silver be GBA anyway?

>>47282733
gold and silver are gameboy color games

>>47281681
Shapeways seems to have one.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/TB4SWGAYP/mini-gameboy-sd-1-3-scale
If their site search is anything like Etsy's it's dogshit so this probably didn't show up even with the exact terms. I found this by searching the web for 1/3 scale gameboy, rather than using their search.

>>47283123
Whoops, you said GBC, not GB. Ignore me.

>>47281681
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806333719500.html
this exists, so someone has clearly made the model. just a matter of tracking it down... maybe taobao/booth?

>>47283224
that's a gameboy advance, not a gameboy color

>>47283261
i swear to god i'm not a zoomer i'm just sleep deprived. i cannot find a gbc specifically, but drop a line to someone like jamie's bjd prop shop -- they might be able to advise if not help directly.

I want to create my own bjd and I can do 3D modelling. However I don't have access to 3D printer and the real bjd itself (I only have 1 Inosuke Nendoroid). So I wanna ask anons that are expert in bjd that are around 15 cm high (max) and can hold slightly heavier prop (100gm - 500gm).
- what type of leg joints, notch and design that can make the doll to stand up straight without support, very high mobility range for posing (leg hugging, splitting, crossing legs) while still looking nice and seamless?
- same with arms and shoulder
- should the torso be separated to two parts (ribs + abs) or otherwise?
- incorporating ridges to lock the joints?
- should I add some weight on the feet (cement/metal)? will it be a good idea to split the feet to two parts so that the frontal feet can be bent deliciously?
- the shape of knees and elbows
- separate the face to two parts so that expressions can be changed (closing eyes, mouth open

>>47283350
>i swear to god i'm not a zoomer i'm just sleep deprived.
yeah, i know that feel. try to get some rest, don't be like me, a dracula who spends most nights wide awake.

>>47278654
>>47278766
Not that anon but I went through something similar living with my family well into my 20s. Grew up in a very religious traditional values family. It just isn't worth coming out of the doll closet, and rings hollow when I don't pay the bills. I'd honestly think they'd have an easier time accepting if I was gay than my doll hobby, judging by how they treat anime. I've come to terms with it, and don't fault them as I know they still wish me the best.

>>47283398
> 15 cm high (max)
Aren't you just asking for a figma? Just base your designs off those.

>>47281681
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806408013359.html
is this close to what you’re looking for?

>>47284266
no that's a original dmg gameboy

I got Momoko's swimsuit. Its a little loose up in the bust so I'll need to fix them somehow in the future. I didn't realize how hiked up Mizuka's bottoms were

>>47285740

>>47285749
I felt really bad setting this one up. Kikyo did NOT bully Momoko but she really wanted to.

>>47278840
Forgot that was a possibility. Tragic.
>>47283820
We had similar situations, though I also did minor maintenence (eg replacing faucet cassettes, filling and drilling lose screws, yard waste) and cooked half the meals. However, family friends did often wrongly assume I was gay.

>>47282733
Bitch you just made me feel very old.

>>47286834
GSC is where Pokemon peaked, where it was about the journey, not the story.

>>47287008
but if you loved the battle system, gen3 and 4 (gba/ds) was perfection

>>47287008
Having just done a livingdex on them, GSC is kinda trash. Half the new mons are post game locked, evo stones are non-existent, move pools still suck dongs, and the rocket stuff is a slog.

Gen IV and V were actual peak.

>>47283899
>figma
I don't have that

>>47288865
I apologize in advance for the following autism:
As someone who started with Gen One and is a certified Hoennbaby, this is the correct take. Game Freak haven't made a truly good game in fifteen years and the closest they've gotten was Legends: Arceus. Not even because it was particularly amazing, but mostly for the fact that it was at least fun to play as as game, unlike Sword and Shield. Scarlet and Violet are... better than Sword and Shield, but they have their own problems. Pokemon is always at its best when it's in any other company's hands -- Genius Sonority in particular -- and that has never been more true than now. At this point, fangames and romhacks are the best Pokemon experiences available. Pokemon Gaia is the closest thing I've played to a Pokemon game in a long times, Drayano's hacks keep the old games feeling fresh, and crazy things like Infinite Fusion are always a treat. We're finally getting some decent alternative creature collectors too -- Moonstone Island, Cassette Beasts, Palworld, along with the usual suspects (SMT and Digimon.) Nothing scratches that itch the same way, but any port in a storm... I wish I could stop caring about this franchise. I have a life-sized Larvesta on pre-order. We can only hope that at some point the 1000 monkeys working at Game Freak accidentally shit out a good game again.

>>47285780
>Kikyo did NOT bully Momoko
Is that what she told you? Seems sus as hell.

>>47289725
I also started with Gen One and I agree. Shit has gone so far downhill in so many ways it's not funny, and the stuff they do to try and keep it fresh is just lame gimmicks. I remember liking Gold/Silver when they came out, but I don't think I would enjoy them as much anymore - my attempts to replay the old games have made me more aware of their flaws than I was when I originally played them.
Anyways, a doll.

>>47292334
Unironically try the romhacks Pokemon Brown and Pokemon Prism, they're GSC-era hacks but they do a hell of a lot with that template. A lot of garbage would arise if this happened, but I still am of the opinion that it would be a net positive if Pokemon, whole franchise, had licensing as free and clear as Hatsune Miku's. It sure as hell couldn't be any worse, and at least then fans wouldn't risk getting banished to the shadow realm for the crime of transformative works.

I think what's most frustrating is that Pokemon is the single highest-grossing media franchise on the planet -- including shit like Sanrio and Disney -- and so they absolutely, unequivocally have the resources to make something which is at the least decent. They frankly have the resources to make a fully immersive VR MMORPG with Morrowind-tier depth and haptic feedback so we can feel it when we throw Pokeballs or pet a Pokemon on the head, but instead we get switch games optimized like they're bundled with a bitcoin miner. Any skills they lack (and they lack so many) they could easily hire for, en masse, literally anyone would want that shit on their resume. It's a known fact that part of the reason the games have gone so far down the shitter is because Game Freak doesn't have the time to actually finish their titles due to the need to meet merch release deadlines, which are frequently negotiated years in advance -- but if time is a factor, spreading out that work over more people is the answer, and Game Freak of all companies is uniquely in the position to be able to throw money at that problem until it ceases to plague them. They could recruit internally through Nintendo for the best of the best to fulfill literally any role (god rest Satoru Iwata's soul, people don't realize just how much he did to make Pokemon playable.) Game Freak cannot deliver on the bare minimum, yet they have the resources to reinvent the wheel. It drives me nuts.

Anyway, I always love seeing you post your girl here! I love the color of that dress, it really contrasts nicely with her hair. I forget, what model is she again, anon?

>>47288880
It's a popular scale and product line, and there are plenty of stls for bodies and joints out there on thingiverse, yeggi, etc. Just search for figma or 1/12 scale

New month, new dump, did three different sets this time themed around summer.
First Picnics

>>47294860

>>47294867

>>47294877
next is sea side strolls

>>47294886

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>>47294899
and last, fuck outside, I'm watching TV

>>47294906
last one

>>47294860
Samus, my queen. Nice photoshoot

>>47295039
Thanks, I had fun doing this one! I can't believe it's been 6 years I've had Samus now, and she's still so pretty

>>47285749
Nice swimsuit, she looks very cute without her glasses.
Maybe Kikyo is just jealous because she doesn't have a swimsuit?

>>47294860
Her pose is great with the snapping hand.
>>47294895
I think the light is a bit off, it looks bright yet dark, neither morning nor evening...
>>47294906
The more I see this one, the more I like her.

>>47296892
Yeah, I hadn't noticed the harsh lighting on that one until I had already torn down the set. That's what I get for not checking first. Every time I tried to fix it, I felt like I made it worse. Oh well, lesson learned.

>>47294906
literally me
Nice chair too

>>47294899
cute (and comfy) shoots, anon! i love their t-shirts.

>>47292589
Resinsoul Wei

>>47299207
ditto. That chair has been one of the best buys I've ever made for dolls. So, so many shoots I've used it in, I've made covers for it to change the look too. I got it from an Etsy shop 5 years ago from DisAttic on Etsy, they seem to have stopped making furniture though, which is a shame.
>>47299505
thanks! The Neverending Story one is from Zazou custom doll, but I think they've discontinued their fashion line, which sucks. The Zero shirt is a custom though, from AngelMarieBoutique on Etsy.
As an aside: Do people care where I got things from? I'm always enthusiastic telling people where I got stuff from when I get compliments, but never know if I'm just blabbering on.

>>47300471
>Do people care where I got things from?
i appreciate it, thanks for sharing anon!

>>47300471
I can barely remember where I bought half of my dolls stuff, how do you keep track of it?

How have anons gone about succesfully preparing new, particularly disheveled, wigs?
From reading online I've gathered wide tooth seamless combs for detangling (starting from the bottom as one would with real hair) and metal fine tooth for smoothing are best practices. Also, using hair clips to work in sections, lowest to highest. Hoping to avoid or minimize any potential damage, so any advice would be wonderful.

>>47301667
cosplay wig repair tutorials might be helpful (iirc fabric softener sometimes helps), but you have to be careful with synthetic fibers. if they get stretched/distorted, sometimes there’s no going back. preventing damage like you mentioned is going to be your best bet when possible. personally i’m a big fan of the mini tangle teaser brushes. metal combs can be too rigid if you accidentally comb too hard, so bristles with some flex can help minimize damage.

>>47301538
I have a really sharp memory, and I tend to be a repeat customer of places I really like. So those are the ones I remember and check first when I'm looking for something new. I also keep a bookmark list of all the non-etsy shops I frequent.

Do you guys have cameras to photoshoot your Dolls? I just got this camera today.

>>47302407
I'm buying one soon, the only camera I currently have right now is a very old film camera that doesn't even have film still being produced for it.

>>47300471
I like it. It's helpful even if I don't respond, I'm sure it will help any newcomers looking in the archives in the future too. I've searched the archives for old reviews in the past.

>>47301538
I tend to remember my stuff too, if you keep the packaging you can also label stuff with washi tape.

>>47302407
I got the olympus om-d e-m5 m2 recently and been enjoying it over my phone.

>>47302407 i bought a Nikon d5200 just for doll photos but I still use my phone every once in a while

>>47302407
I've considered a camera on several occasions for different reasons, but I've never been able to pull the trigger.

>>47302407
I know there are two anons here with Pentax K-1s.

>>47302407
D3400 from eBay pretty much exclusively for photographing my girl

>>47302407
I have a Canon 90D (rip Canon DSLRs) that I purchased years ago when I was starting photography as a hobby before dolls. Now it's used almost exclusively for my girls.

>>47302509
another Olympus enjoyer. Been using an Olympus e-pl7 which is a good beginner camera but I also wanted a OM-D e-m10 markII.

>>47302407
several in fact
cute camera, I like that kind of lens hood

If anyone's overwhelmed with camera talk, the most important thing to remember is this:

The best camera for photography is the one you already have. If you're just starting out, better gear won't give you better photos (and in fact might be worse in the case of fiddly high-end gear.) The first "real" camera I ever had access to was my Nintendo DSi -- and I learned a lot working with what that limited system had to offer. If you want somewhere to start, whatever is currently available at your local big box store is more than fine to learn on -- or look around online for something a few generations older and cheaper! Busy yourself worrying about everything else later on... right now your main goal is to familiarize yourself not just with how to use a camera, but with the kind of photos YOU want to take. Once you develop a personal style and discover how you personally enjoy approaching photography... then you can start dialing down on the gear which will help to make those dreams a reality.

For now, just grab, go, and shoot. Have fun, don't sweat the mistakes you make along the way, and come back now and then to show us what you've done!

>See cute dolls on social media
>happy
they take some really nice pictures

>>47304164
>right now your main goal is to familiarize yourself not just with how to use a camera, but with the kind of photos YOU want to take
this is why this general is the best, all about artistic encouragement.

>>47304285
It's very true though. We can all look at photos online and admire them, but when you go to take your own, that creative process may lead somewhere entirely different than you anticipated. I feel that, in the beginning, the best way to learn really is to run around and photograph whatever catches your eye. Play with framing and camera angles and where your subject is positioned and you will start to develop a sense for composition. Turn the camera on manual mode and figure out how all the settings work, and you will grow in your ability to set the 'mood' of the photo, or compensate for difficult shooting conditions. And most of all, take lots and lots of bad photos, then be nice to yourself when you review them after the fact. If I can promise anything at all about the photography side of the hobby, it's that the only true way to take good photos... is by taking a lot of bad ones along the way. Even now I still make mistakes. Permit yourself the opportunity to be imperfect and you will grow so much further than if you let the need for perfection paralyze you.

Sometimes the photography session is frenetic and results in 200 blurry photos of a jumping spider (but one of them is good!!!) you chased across the yard, other times it is methodical and carefully framed, taking the time to set up the shot, pose everything, and position it all just-right -- which gives you time to reflect not only on the artistic process of making something with your very own hands, but to exist in the moment. Take in the breeze, feel the sun warm your skin -- or really enjoy the softness of the rug you're sitting on, the familiarity of wherever you call home. Enjoy the moment... and as you do, you'll take some good photos in your own time. And as you keep doing that, you'll learn what it means, to you, to express that unique creative spirit which you personally possess. And I can personally say that I look forward to seeing the results of those efforts, anons!

(And to those who aren't interested in the photo side of the hobby, that's okay too. Dressing up your dolls, making things for them, even the way you set them on a shelf and pose them to look at in your home -- those are all their own expression of creativity, too. There's no one right way to go about any of this!)

New wigs arrived today. Went with some shorter wigs this time for some variety and ease of care. Murasaki still has two-tone hair, just a lot more vibrant. And a lot easier to style the purple layer out from under the black and have it stay put.

>>47294906
>>47294916
Redhead san is so cute. Great pictures anon.

>>47304779
And then this wig shed more than a long haired dog in the summer. Probably the most out of any wig I've bought. This will definitely be a project wig in terms of properly styling it.

Industrial doll

>>47304164
My opinion on this is:
If you want to take good photos, the most important thing you can do is get good lighting. Your phone camera will do fine for most photos you want to take, provided that you give it good lighting.
The second most important thing you can do is just use a tripod. This isn't necessarily the case for photographing non-dolls; you can most often get away with or be forced into using increased shutter speed and/or ISO speed. But because we are taking photos of still subjects, getting a tripod will allow you a much better image even (or rather especially) with your phone camera than handheld in 95% of cases.
And with this hobby, gearfaggotry means that you'd be spending your disposable income on camera stuff instead of clothes, which would upset your doll. Avoid upsetting your doll.

>>47305203
cute.
>>47305203
CUTE

>>47307624
Do you make and sell BJD accessories?

>>47307624
Industrial Doll is the name of my new all girl metal band.
And still a better name than Drain STH

I think I settled on making a Kuchisake-onna doll. Anyone notice thread or ribbon staining vinyl? I have fabric mod podge coming and gonna try it to see how it seals the thread and if it stays flexible. I have a sacrificial hand with thread tied to it to see if/how it stains too. Don't know if I'm missing an obvious alternative or not for the threads around her mouth, besides painting them on. The thread being actual thread and the ability to change the color is too enticing.

>>47303316
oh yeah one of those is me >>47304144
>>47307667
I'd flip that and say tripod is more important, then lighting
because this is dolls, you can get good shots as long as the camera isn't moving
then again I have way more money in camera gear than dolls lol (I shoot more than dolls)

>>47309883
Yes, thread can stain but it varies depending on the manufacturer. When I started sewing i got a set of Gütermann all-purpose thread as those were reccomended in most sewing guides and all the dark colors stain to some degree with black being the worst. Meanwhile the anthracite thread from some cheap no-name brand I picked up at a local supermarket doesn't stain at all.

>zero european sellers / dealers
damn you americans and your american privilege

>>47315035
just buy from us europoor

>>47315057
volks usa doesn't even ship to europe

>>47315157
proxy service

>>47315157
the yen being how it is importing from japan is worth it now more than ever

>>47315299
This
A body, head, wig, and eyes from the JP store is about the same cost as just a base body from the USA store.

>>47315800
I live two hours away from the Volks USA warehouse, and it's still cheaper to have an outfit shipped from Japan than to buy it from them. I really only use them for small things or second chance click wars.

>>47315035
The mark up and added delay was enough for me to just buy straight from korea, so you aren't necessarily missing out.
>>47307667
>instead of clothes, which would upset your doll. Avoid upsetting your doll.
At 6 outfits atm, but I want to get her 12. One season appropriate ensemble per month before moving to props and finally camera paraphernalia.

new here, if I just want a good-looking head (or entire doll-set event) without having to wait 4 weeks for a face-up commission, what's my best option to just order something that's in stock somewhere? Don't care if that makes it more expensive

>>47316468
You can get a full basic set from Volks or Parabox with a decent face-up and Parabox has several machine-painted heads in stock. You can also look on the secondhand market, but I have to ask, why the rush? In my opinion, you're better off waiting a bit to get what you really want instead of settling for what's available.

>>47316468
If you want something special I would say that waiting 4 weeks isn't particularly long especially in a hobby where most items are made to order and take months to ship anyway. If you're incapable of waiting there are ready-painted ooak heads on yahoo japan auctions but be prepared for the prices to be unstable.

Momoko is making her boat gacha debut

>>47317311
Photo couldve been better. Shouldve put them on a different ledge so they were back lit so much. Also didnt bring my camera. But the doll that made me want to make momoko purple are finally together.

>>47317328
Someone had this really cool Dream Valley doll. Small one is my kikagoods blind box.

>>47316468
Wait the 4 weeks is my suggestion. Or, buy a head on YJA with a faceup and then wait 4 weeks for it to arrive due to time in transit. Either way, you're waiting.

>>47317311
>>47317328
Momoko a cute.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145881035841
What the fuck happened to this Towa's body.

>>47323318
possibly left in dark clothes and the same pose for quite some time

>>47323318
>Lost control and forgot to clean up before posting

Actually, it looks like the owner washed the doll with soapy water. Combined with neglect of the stains, it's a very, very upsetting sight,

>>47323318
freshly washed towa

>>47323344
Looks like she was clear-coated, not just washed.

>>47323363
mr super clear gloss maybe

I'd be triple for this tinyfox fullset to be in stock again

>>47323318
SOF

>>47323435
Love those shoes

what does this stock availability icon mean on azone?

>>47323646
I can't find anything specifically saying so, but I'm pretty sure green circle = in stock (this is also used for preorders); yellow triangle = low stock; red X = sold out, and the star is "in preparation" (it actually says that in parentheses next to it when it shows up)

>>47323646
imagine not knowing
>>47323790
this

And now I'm thinking about ordering a couple Mimy Gardens.

More people asking if I have social media while I'm out setting up (I don't) but thankfully the trend continues that I either get stares as people pass by or they ask about it nicely. Turns out people like cute things who'd have figured

I'm never going to remember that the powertools resize function doesn't strip exif rotation data; reposting
More people asking if I have social media while I'm out setting up (I don't) but thankfully the trend continues that I either get stares as people pass by or they ask about it nicely. Turns out people like cute things who'd have figured

Lovely doll friends, do you have any doll blogs you follow? I miss blogs. Any language is fine.

>>47324653
>people asking if I have social media while I'm out setting up (I don't)
Maybe you should. Might be nice to talk to people other than the weirdos who hang out /here/ or those elitists over at DoA and other doll communities.

>>47324997
blogmura has a bunch for all the main bjd categories.

I can't believe I missed preorder for her...

I can't decide between the seamless dollbot body or the MDD 2.0. Anyone who has both can weigh in with their preference?

>>47323318
remember to polish your Towa to a mirror sheen so you can use her to blind your foes.
>275 pounds
I think it may be cheaper to just buy a fresh Towa.

>>47324626
>>47324638
>>47324653
nice photos. I need to take my doll outside more often to take pictures like this.

>>47323318
In the first and last photo you can see a little pinkish cup with what looks like soapy water. Towa's lewd public bath, then sold off to the highest bidder - doll wet market

I have been thinking of getting a bjd, but I have some wig questions.
Is there a way to straighten wavy/curly hair without a hairstraightener?
Are household scissors good enough to cut the hair or would it look like crap?
I like bobcuts with the nape shaved, would shaving that part of the wig to the scalp look realistic?

>>47328202
>nape shaved
you'll most likely need to replicate that with paint. wig caps to my knowledge aren't clear or dense enough to appear as stubble. you could shift the cap towards the forehead to reveal more of the nape and style accordingly.
you want sharp, quality pair of scissors as their hair is often thicker than ours. the style you describe seems in part rely on crisp, neat, composed ends and edges, which a regular scissors would fray and appear less even. some small hair clips to work in portions and a rat tail comb for accurate sectioning may help as well.

>>47328202
If you want it straight I would just get a straight wig. Theres a couple different materials they can be but Im not well versed in the materials and their properties aside from some you can use heat and others you’ll melt the hair.
I used little grooming scissors when I cut my one wig. As ling as they’re sufficiently sharp it should be fine.
The wig is usually on a base cap of some kind so if you shave the hair you’ll still have the base of the wig. I would buy two wigs and see if you like the look.

>>47328421
>>47328445
Thanks, I will look in to better scissors

every time I accidentally do something ill mannered or gross in the presence of my doll I feel incredibly ashamed
for the first time in my life I feel bad about swearing. not even my girlfriends roused in me this will to become a better human bean

>>47325114
Keep an eye on amiami the month she's scheduled to release, they usually have stock when they hit shelves

>>47328827
>every time I accidentally do something ill mannered or gross in the presence of my doll I feel incredibly ashamed
Thats a benefit I've experienced as well, and completely unexpected. So many actions and words are now evaluated by if it'd make me a good or poor steward.

>>47329012
s-she's supposed to release in a few days.. please
kami sama
i beg of you
i need her

>>47329595
Leaving your doll alone to go to work is very ill mannered. Bring her with you, introduce her to your coworkers.

>>47330437
I don't want them to get dirty

>>47323318
I've never even thought about washing my dolls until now. Am I a bad owner?

>>47330782
If you change them at least once a month, and brush their wigs, you just need to do a light dusting on them at the same time and they'll be fine. Get a big soft new makeup brush and use that, it'll keep'em tidy. I only wash them when I'm stain treating.

>>47330782
I've had to spot wash a few times. But I don't want to fully submerge it since I'm not sure if the screws they used are stainless or just zinc coated.
>>47325020
Nah, I prefer discussions here. The community is small but at least we engage with each other. I tried social media for other things but it's just posting into the void for the most part. I can't make myself care about it when the only interaction you get is likes and follows. I may set up a twitter account at some point so that I can follow JP accounts and other hobbyists, but the website is so irredeemably shit right now with how promotional content is handled. It's basically to the point where if I see anything in English, I know without reading that I can block or hide it.

I want to fuck a doll anon!

>>47331060
Buy a dollho

>>47331177
More like a doll ho

>>47331177
be nice to the doll anon fucker he's basically the alarm that reminds me to make a new thread at this point

>>47331060
Cum to a meet

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>>47331875
New Thread

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