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>>8374975

hi

sigma called.
camera ready tomorrow unless their reprogramming couldn't fix the front focus (again)

How do you people live with yourselves knowing you spend well over $600 for a single doll.

decisions... decisions...

>>8477341
I would dress Lilia in all white

>>8477349
preorder for that set is up right now in hobby search

personally I prefer picture related

>>8477336

I probably would've taken her home if not for her being the most expensive hobby item I've ever seen.

>>8477353
That was my second choice, and i'm still restraining myself :)

>>8477357
naganeko was selling those 1/6 for 8000-11000JPY (nekosan ears cost extra)
these prices are peanuts compared to what 1/3s go for
http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/150027180

>>8477364
Ain't that the truth. I didn't think Kasumi was that popular but the price for this one is staggering: http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d125126988

it's not Sasara or Tamaki expensive but still hella ridiculous considering I was able to get a perfect Kyoko for less than 1/4 of that

just started my doll collection with her. sorry for the pic quality

>>8477383
Auctions have their flaws but it has always been the pricing mechanism of choice for collectibles and rare items.
Ultimately, to the highest bidder she goes... as I pray for the health of your wallet good sir.

What do you do with them? Are they just there to look at?

>>8477415
This thread would be almost exclusively be reposts from blogs if picture quality was an issue.
Join us, hone your skills and most importantly, enjoy your new found interest.

>>8477417
Either earlier this month or late last month a [stained] Kasumi head+body, clothes, then then wig were for sale by at least two sellers in three separate auctions at different times. In hindsight, putting a used one together from those parts may have been more economical that the complete one. i'm still restraining myself

c'est la vie I guess.

A quick one before going to bed.

Playing with different eye options, The darker irises seem to work better with the face-up, and she looks a lot less like Nanoha now

>>8477626
I like the dark blue eyes much more than the bright blue ones. I'm still debating what to get for my DDH-06 girl, but I'm (strongly) leaning towards blue eyes as well. I think I'd like lighter brown (or maybe even blonde) hair for mine, though. Something more like the attached pic.

I'm trying to build as close a replica to this as I can, but this is my first foray into dolls. Any tips and tricks? What head should I buy?

I am debating getting another DD. It kind of feels like adultery

Has anyone seen any pictures of Dollfie Dreams with more realistic styled makeup and eyes? I've got only resin dolls and was planning to get my first Dollfie Dream next month and was just wondering if I should stick with a more anime/moe look or go for a realistic one as a change of pace. Was thinking of getting DDH-04 since I love her face and the shape of her eyes.

>>8477892
You could make your own but generally DDs are not tailored to look like SDs or other Resins. You can stick resin-style realistic eyes in, but personally I think it doesn't fit DDs.

>>8477733
Thanks, forgot if i mentioned in the last thread but I'm just using stuff I had on hand for now. I have a peach cream wig en route and a some Green and Apricot I-type eyes en route which hopefully will be a bit more permanent. As for your color choices, they look pretty safe :) I can't wait to see when you get yours :) btw, how much did the head cost you on lotto?

>>8477892
Dramatic face-ups can be done on Dollfie dream heads, it's no unheard of...

.... and DD heads are capable of SD-style eyes as well

>>8477892
You may have an issue with making the DDH-04 head look realistic. the eyes are too wide to not be anime-like and you may also have issues bringing definition to her understated nose

>>8479513
I have an F-32 from volks which looks very close to a DD-04 in my opinion, but I've just been trying to find pictures with Dolfie Dreams with more toned down natural makeup. Because I don't want to end up repainting her if she ends up looking weird with normal make up.

>>8480559

Maybe I'm too used to seeing the made up 04 looking wider-eyed than most DD heads. Hopefully you'll make it work

up you go; also no camera. 32~ business days and going.

>>8479405
The head cost a bit under $100. The new dresses I bought for her arrived yesterday evening. I still need to get a body. I can't wait until she arrives!

>>8480559
I've never seen a DDH-04 with natural eyes. My Kanade-chan's (a DDH-04) eyes are pretty big. I wouldn't use anything other than 24mm eyes for her. There is a DD Yukino on doll.fm (search for scripple) who has non-animetic eyes. They're a bit frightening at first, but I like them now.

>>8481493
That just set me off.
So cute~!

>>8481493

>>8479405
hah! you did spend moar. Btw I'm in the market for a 1/6 stand, you know of any decent ones with clear base but metal stand xodrok?

In other news, new volks hand parts are up in volksusa.com in 20 or so minutes.

>>8484816
> moar

Do any of the major sites for dolls mark your shit underpriced or as gift? I really don't want to pay customs charges on a $300 box.

>>8484816
imo they still haven't made a decent 1/6th stand.

I currently have both the Obitsu and Azone stands on my dolls. The Obitsu's necks are too long so I need about 3 inches of space behind my girls in order to use those.

The Azones, while looking "OK", are really pieces of shit. The neck does not stay in the base at all and the clip is non-adjustable and doesn't really fit around anything bigger than a 25cm doll and even that's pushing it with any amount of clothes on.

If anyone has any other choices for that scale I'm all ears.

>>8484839
The official channels (e.g. hobby search/doll manufacturers) will never mark your shipping orders below invoice value or they'll be charged with accounting fraud.

On the other hand, some proxy services do give you both those options due to their grey market nature, especially if you're using their auction services. The key is how informal is the business. Look up their shipping FAQ or asking them directly in an email to confirm.

>>8484915

Please don't shitpost in a quality doll thread.

>>8484816
>hah! you did spend moar
Well, I still need to get her look together, eyes and wig were leftovers.

> I'm in the market for a 1/6 stand, you know of any decent ones with clear base but metal stand xodrok?
Can't help you there, I have a pair from ebay (search: 1/6 action figure stand) that are metal like the pic attached, and I rarely use them. The don't have the hangups that >>8484859 mentioned but the metal hoop is visually obstructive.

>>8486404
personally, i think they're not bad at all.

>>8486404
That's too bad. The stands you refer to are designed for dolls/figs that can't stand on their own, hence their sturdy frame and somewhat heavy base.

Something visually and physically unobtrusive like pictured is much more desired.

>>8486452
gotcha

>>8485623
On closer inspection, that CD label really do resemble something from Niizm

/jp/, do you like non-animu BJDs or only Dollfie-style BJDs? (I don't know how to refer to the ones that look like Dollfie, but aren't, sorry)

I have a Chinese BJD (Angel of Dream company) who I love but the Dollfie-style dolls are very appealing, so I was considering one for my second.

>>8486861
Most of us here have 1/6 Azone girls or Dollfie Dreams. Kordox has a Blue Fairy girl. She is absolutely adorable.

At the moment, I'm primarily interested in DD's. However, I'm gradually finding that I like many SD's as well. I can see myself having a more realistically styled doll in the future.

It is perfectly acceptable to post pictures of your Angel of Dream girl here. We appreciate all kinds of dolls.

>>8489285

>>8489285
flash mounted rocket launcher

>>8489317
That's an unusual shape

>>8487316

Oh my... do want.

>>8489907
auction ended this morning.. Sorry!
http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f106831516

Also Mariko Sensei got upgraded.

>>8489989

Well fuck. Links like that should be shared in doll threads more often.

>>8491228
Noted.

Here's the Mariko custom: http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h160620612
Be forewarned tho... this doll maker consistently commands higher prices than Tamaki or Sasara.
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h158532716
One can always dream...

You guys collect dolls?
Jesus you weeaboos are pathetic.

Czech 'em.

Anyone know how the availability for white version mia works?

>>8491358
The alt versions are usually in-store only or doll-show only. White Mia is in-store only.

>>8489885
>That's an unusual shape
What is?

>>8484816
> I'm in the market for a 1/6 stand
ok you're full of surprises. to the best of my knowledge you've shown off Lilia, Kud, and Airy, which 1/6 dolls do you have?

>>8491463
Thanks bro.

What is that anyway that's attached to your flash in
>>8489317 ?

>>8491590
Well before I get flamed, by in-store i meant store-outlet only, either walk-in or website. but it won't be released to distributors like the regular production dolls.

http://www.azone-int.jp/azonet/list.jsp?CATEGORY=390

> What is that anyway that's attached to your flash
It's the catchlight-panel, it deflects some light forward when bouncing. a rubber band and a white card will do the same thing.

also, loltiming

>>8491589
That wasn't my intention. I try to not focus attention to any one doll but I havn't had a chance to take group shots (The T3i is newer than most of my dolls).

>Lilia, Kud, and Airy
Actually that was Neris... She's currently the neglected one due to her wig being stain central
>new 1/6
The new 1/6 is picture related... I'm a fan of that doll maker's attention to accessories and detail.

>>8491613
>Well before I get flamed, by in-store i meant store-outlet only, either walk-in or website. but it won't be released to distributors like the regular production dolls.
Much appreciated. The distributors never answered this all the way back to Lilia Black/White Raven days.

>It's the catchlight-panel, it deflects some light forward when bouncing. a rubber band and a white card will do the same thing.
Cool. Too bad no external flash unit on this end. Will have to live with dark eyes.

>>8489905

I suppose someone still have that pic with a mamachap doll in miko clothings lieing with arms open on a cherry petal bed? It had horizontal resolution of 1600 IIRC

Here you go.
The foolz archive actually saves images right now. Not sure if that function is staying tho.

>>8491967
Just FYI i think there's a limit to how long the full images are kept.

<3

♥

hot off the presses, countdown to new eyes ...

new wigs to try en route too

ahh the torturous wait for mailorder.

>>8477280

Did you say mailorder?

Why yes, I think you did!

>>8499340
This doll is dangerous to my health.
Thank you sir, may I have another?

>>8500838
That doll*

>>8500838
That Sigma seems to be OK now?

>>8500846
how you liking that macro? besides it's inherent ability to show you unseen dust and lint?

>The Price for this
FUCK EVERYTHING FUCK EVERYTHING FUCK EVERYTHING FUCK EVERYTHING

>>8501419
It's for sale?

>>8501455
Do some search on ebay.
It's so fucking expensive.

;_;
I want it.
So much.

>>8500838
Haven't had a chance to take more photos of her yet, maybe I'll get around to it soon. I'm a terrible photographer though so don't expect miracles!

>>8501387
The sigma's AF isn't full retard anymore. The viewfinder AF actually have the target within F/1.4's razor sharp DOF. I'm satisfied that I don't have to use live view's "guaranteed to hunt" contrast AF.
On the topic of AF, 100L macro has the same slight front focus bias on the same focus test chart (which isnt a scientifically calibrated test..); but it's a $600 camera's AF system with no micro adjustment, I can always play with the full-time manual override as long as I can rely on the AF at least putting the subject in focus to begin with.

tl;dr: sigma lens actually puts the target inside F/1.4 DOF instead of full retard, I'm satisfied that I can rely on it.

As for trying the world of macro, I'm obligated to baffle at how much dust I've discovered on everything.
It's a lot easier now to get real close-up shots with dolls. It was impossible to frame shots that doesn't cover a large section of a 1/3's body with the sigma 50.
The 100L's USM is slower than the sigma. I thought the lens' focus drive was broken until I saw the distance scale moving due to its lack of recoil and near silence.

In before
>/jp/ - photography

>>8502101
loldolls&dslrs
>The 100L's USM is slower than the sigma
I noticed it has a dual personality, it'll start slow and hunt... slowly. If AF finds something to work with then it'll snap. Obviously as objects go past 1m to infinity focusing adjustments will be shorter and snappier. It is a macro after all, and there will be longer turns of the barrel the closer to the subject you get.

>>8501419

$ 2,000 for a doll?
no thanks

Just looking at this thread makes me want dolls.

>>8503273
;_;
I would love to just sit here on my computer with Victorique staring at me.
>$2000

Just ordered my first doll, an Obitsu 50cm. They're pretty cheap if you're willing to do all the face and clothing yourself.

Anyone got good advice for what materials to make clothing out of? I think most of the face is simple enough, just using acrylic paints with a base coat of Mr super clear. How well does the paint come off if you make a mistake?

>>8503990
I've worked with acrylics when I used to do garage kits so I'll try to provide some "general advice" that may be useful:

Not sure how well acrylics will work on soft vinyl. but I do know that if rubbing alcohol or windex won't remove an immediate mistake, Mr. Color thinner will definitely clean it up it since it's lacquer based and will dissolve acrylic mediums.

Just FYI try to avoid household household lacquer thinners. Mr. Color thinner and household lacquer thinner may both be "lacquer based" but they're completely different substances. ie. Mr Color thinner will NOT disintegrate a latex rubber glove or deform my vinyl worktable surface. Household lacquer thinner does, so I'd avoid using on a doll (always test first)

creepy

>>8504370

>>8496256
>>8496260
>>8498807
>>8498859
Where can i get these? Im in love with them

>>8505015

you love jap red hair uh?

>>8501727

>>8505035
Well its cute, so do you know where i can get these?

>>8505090
Unfortunately it's a custom head, modified to melt your heart. Pic related, a modified DDH-01 as pictured in >>8498859 she sold last month for 236,000 yen

And new eyes # 2, I bought green and apricot >>8504365 eyes . Green's not too much of a change from blue so i'll go back to apricot

>>8499340
>>8499349

If she's yours, I have to commend you on your fine taste.

>>8505299
Pretty, but keep the apricot eyes from >>8504365
She's super adorable.

I swear I'll buy that soft box next time I'm at the store..

and change up the color...

Went through so many edits... Still doesn't seem right to me.

Maybe just one.

>>8506020
She looks like she should be dipping her feet in a puddle of water.

>>8506028
Do you still have that moe dullahan shot hanging around? I lost my copy.

Also last shot for the night.

>>8506099
I probably do. I don't know which one in specific it is though. Can you describe it or link on the archive or something?

>>8506132
A close up shot with her holding her head on her lap.

>>8506135
This one?

>>8506172
Yup. thanks

Oh cool, a new doll thread.

I don't have any new content to post but I don't think I've put this one up before.

Still waiting on my Saber/Extra and my DollFairyland F65 Siean.

>>8508213
goddamn captcha, file didn't post.

get a life nerds

>>8508587
I have an attractive girlfriend that I've been with for over three years, a car I bought brand new, our own place, a career as a professional sports photographer, and real friends that we do real grown-up stuff with.

I also read VNs, watch anime, go to cons, and combined with the GF's collection have so many figures we're out of room for the boxes and 14 dolls.

Seems like I've got a pretty good life to me.

The other doll collectors I know are mostly in similar situations. None of them are NEETs or hikkis or anything like that.

>>8508625
cool story bro

>>8508625
Are you the guy who posted in that /p/ thread?

>>8509556
This one makes me smile every single time.

I'm not interested with dolls, but I want this so bad...so fucking bad...

>>8510743
And how much does that cost in comparison to the $2200 Victorique doll?
;_;

>>8511459
Something around $200

>>8510743
Ah... beautiful.

>>8510743

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-3318

preorders are still open.

>>8499340

How big is that doll? What parts does it use? Really cute. : 3

>>8511551
I don't own it but by my guess its a VOLKS MDD. Head is custom. Height should be about 40-45 cm.

>>8512205

Thanks a lot. That helped :D

>>8511994
It looks like she's crying ;_;

I really like this style.

>>8511551
http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w71318911
Here you go.
from the same creator as >>8499340

http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m92965416

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w71318911

K, which one of you outbid me? Now it's at ~40k lolz.

Rise and shine doll thread!

we need a new thread, with no spam this time

>>8515529
> 165 posts and 109 image replies omitted

no, we're still far from overloaded.

>>8511994
>>8512283
>>8512815

Very yes.

>>8511985

Very no.

>>8512863

Irreparable nutbladder damage in 4, 3, 2...

>>8515745
hope you're still alive for this:

>>8515899
forgot link
http://momonotane.seesaa.net/

OK fuck this I'm buying a MDD next. and i'll outbid whoever's winning http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w71318911

>>8515910

reported

I know you guys make a living selling dolls
but please, do not spam here

>>8515936
you're way off buddy.
1. /jp/ doll fans are buyfags
2. these things sell themselves. with the prices they demand, advertising is not necessary.
3. there are better places to "advertise" than on /jp/
4. you haven' been viewing thes threads for long, have you? enjoy your stay.
5. reported for abusing the report function.
6. have a nice day.

If you want to report advertising go to the figure thread.

>>8515936
Do you even know what "spam" means?

>>8515936
No, please lurk more. YJ is a major source of material for /jp/ dollfags and we've been passing YJ links around for a long time now.

>>8515910 http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w71318911
She is stunning. Wish I had the cash at the moment to place a sizable bid on her. And I'm pretty sure she'll go for much more than her current 40K bid.

>>8515910

Would you hate me if I continually outbid you?

>>8515901

Pardon my ignorance... Is momo-man the name of the actual builder? What are the other legendarily cute doll makers?

>>8515910

Only 15 hours left? What the shit? ;_;

You guys are awesome.
Good luck to all of you who are participating in that auction. May the least intact nutbladder win.

For a frame of reference, here is what this fine gentleman >>8499340
paid for his heart attacks:
http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w69913752

explanation about what's going on in threads like this:

someone buy a doll, new or used, and other articles in Japan for, let's say $250, then he applies a bit of makeup and do some pictures and then set up the auction and go around in threads like this to SPAM the links to the auction and finally he sells the doll for $1,200 or more to some idiot

oh, of course then he claims there where no spam... just to complete the whole scam operation

>>8517283

Which part is the scam? Isn't this how all business/trading works? Input -> Make changes -> Sell for profit. Also, if it's so easy then you should do it too and make lots of money..

>>8517283
I don't think anyone in this thread created any auctions.

>>8517456
>you should do it too

I'm not a spammer, so no, I'll not do it

>>8517283
OK, now you're just trolling. maybe in the mind of a petty idea does this idea come from.

Stop and think for a moment. Why the HELL would we spend hundreds to buy these things overseas, get jacked by the exchange rate AND deputies to get these things into America just to send back to Japan and have them listed there?!?!?!?

>>8517283
OK, now you're just trolling. maybe in the mind of a petty minded troll does this idea come from.

Stop and think for a moment. Why the HELL would we spend hundreds to buy these things overseas, get jacked by the exchange rate AND deputies to get these things into America just to send back to Japan and have them listed there?!?!?!?

Saving this thread.

for someone looking into dollfies and volks for the first time. where would you guys recommend i start? i love the beatrice umineko doll but i can seem to find one for sale. also i saw a myriad of parts. could you build your own? and how much would that go for? thanks.

>>8518456
Start with what appeals to you.
Dolls can be built from parts (official, unofficial, created by yourself); or you can buy the entire limited set all at once. Prices vary drastically from the bare minimum of base body ($250~) + clothes ($100+) to direct from Volks (50-60k yen) to aftermarket prices for past limited/custom dolls in the thousand(s) range.

As for Volks Beatrice, search ベアトリーチェ in YAJ dollfie dream section and there are a few auctions up right now.
The cheapest auction is ending in 9 hours as of this writing: http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e119218664
Here is the search link:
http://auctions.search.yahoo.co.jp/search?p=%E3%83%99%E3%82%A2%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E
3%82%A7&auccat=2084241345&aq=-1&oq=beat&ei=UTF-8&slider=0&tab_ex=commerce

Also, there're Beatrice listings on Ebay. They deal in English with upfront prices and cheaper shipping.
You will have to do the mathematics with exchange rate, shipping, and the proxy service charges since YAJ listings are always cheaper.

Can you have sex with these dolls?

>>8518711
You can have sex with ANYTHING.

>>8518694
thanks so much for the info. think ill start with this model. pretty appealing and a little cheaper than the beatrice. also i can customize the clothing too which is a plus. http://www.volksusa.com/ddim023.html

anything you would reccomend to get for starters that would help with maitnence or spar parts that are handy?

>>8518711

There are onahole bodies you can get for them. They're pretty ugly though.

>>8518902
forgot my picture.

>>8518711

For $300 I'd expect it to give me regular blow jobs.

Seriously though some of these are amazing.
I particularly like these
>>8491287
>>8491358

I never post in these threads but i'll sometimes lurk them because some of these are so damn cute.

Where do you buy the little outfits for them? I would get one but i don't think i would be able to display her without getting weird looks... I have a fig that's been sitting in my drawer for months...

>>8511551
Yes, she's mine. I'm the crazy bastard who paid 99k yen for her using Crescent Shop, then whatever else the customs wanted for the package.

Didn't use much but what came with her, bought a 40cm Obitsu body, and then some creative use of bolts 'n stuff to mount the MDD head.

I believe with the head mounted she's about... 42-43cm high.

>>8519184
Oh my... So cute...

I better leave this thread before i pick this hobby up

>>8519221
run while you can, im done for, leave me behind.

>>8519221
Yeah, those are some wise words.
I already have a spare custom painted Parabox sleeping princess head that needs a wig + body+ outfit... and I'm planning more purchases already.

>>8519229
>>8519231
Well how much do the dolls/outfits run for?

It has always been my dream to have a real girlfriend that i could buy outfits for and such, but i don't think that will ever happen. This might just be as close to that as i will ever get.

>>8519184
Where do you get your clothes from? Its hard to find anything outside of YAJ

>>8519243
Outfits go from everything between $20 and $200 depending on brand/etc. The dolls themselves vary a lot too, everything from $300 to way above $2000. Custom heads by "known" people on Y!J will obviously go for more, especially the ones that come with custom outfits.

If you want something "cheap" there's always Volks base model, P-Chan by Parabox (See image), or the various Azone 50cm ones.

>>8519241
There's eBay, and random doll stores around the world. I haven't actually bought any cloth sets yet... the one I use right now came with the head.

Anyone know where I can find boy MSD clothing? I've looked pretty much everywhere and the only thing that isn't cheap and tacky is the pricetag.

>>8519184

Thanks a lot for the reply. So the head didn't even come with a body, or am I misunderstanding?

>>8519560
Custom heads generally never come with a body. It isn't that big of a deal as a body is easy to get, and that way you get to decide what kind of body to buy.

>>8519589

Thanks for clarifying. Also, your doll looks amazing. Worth 99k in my opinion. :P

Surprisingly there wasn't as much of a duke out.
So which one of you won this cute little kitten?

>>8519241

>>8520146
I don't recognize the winner, but i'm only familiar with the IDs of SMJ and Rinkya.

>>8520146
I don't recognize the winner, but i'm only familiar with the IDs of SMJ and Rinkya.

You have to remember this one wasn't as heavily paraded around the 2chan like the other one

>>8520445

I thought you said you were going to get her at all cost.

>>8520445
>heavily paraded around

you mean "spam" right? RIGHT?

>>8520592
Goddammit, just stop posting or get a tripcode.

>>8520592
Get over yourself. you're the only one who sees this as spam or advertising. The other anonymous didn't have to post the YJA link but another anonymous asked. You which posts are shitposts? YOURS.

>>8505291
>>8512863
>>8512815
>>8519184

Seeing these has made me start an initial line with a bid limit of 275,000 yen on SMJ. if I get a little better at searching for common terms and become a little more familiar with who the well-known builders are, I will pull the trigger on one. How do you guys commonly find what you're looking for? Care to share search practices?

These threads have been slowly wearing away my resistance over the last three years, and I can't protest any longer. I suppose if I don't like it, I can easily get my initial investment back, so I don't have anything to lose really.

>>8521309
>if I don't like it, I can easily get my initial investment back

wait, what?
if you spend that kind of money on a doll you'll never be able to re-sell it close to that

the max money you can get back is 20%, if you are lucky

Seems I managed to win this one at least. :3

Well that's a shame. I figured, as is the case with electronics and games, some would be willing to pay a very high price for the convenience of not having to deal with a foreign seller and a proxy bidding service.

In any case, if I make informed decisions and actually get what I want, I'm sure I'll love it. What I'm most worried about actually is making a mistake because of my lack of moon skills and builder knowledge. I suppose I could take the easy route and get a complete Volks character or licensed doll, but the custom ones appear far more cute.

>>8521492

Well done. That was from the auction linked earlier, right?

>>8521502
Yeah. I missed out on a few by the same person before so this time I decided I really wanted to win. :P

>>8519184
How far does her cat ears hairband extend? does it need a pin?
I seem to have a lot of trouble handling Kud's ears.

>>8521875
Best photo I can manage in the middle of the night. Should give you an idea about the hairband.

>>8523607

Urge to spank, rising.

>>8523649
you motherfucker. i want this one so badly

I have a question for you guys about staining. How bad is this problem? Has it occurred to you? Someone care to share some insight? Thanks.

>>8523959
Not as bad as some people say. The only thing you have to know is heat helps vinyl sublimate dyes from color-rich clothing. Denim, blacks, reds, navy (such as the first release of Saber) are a few examples to start with.

Case #1. 2 summers ago I got some dark clothes from Dollmore mid-summer. Nanoha was ruined in half a weekend and her collar bones, ribs, legs and anything that maintained constant contact with the clothing all looked like they were covered in bruises. It took a week of zitcream and sunlamps to bleach her back from looking like a victim of domestic abuse. As much as I want to blame Dollmore's cheap fabrics I know the real catalyst was my refusal to use my house's central air conditioner needlessly.

Case #2, I got Kotori Shirakawa (in her Santa outfit) used in May on eBay. Unfortunately she was shipped clothed and on arrival her torso and upper arms looked as if they were smeared in red kool-aid. The arms I was able to save but I had to replace the torso.

tl;dr store in a cool dry place.

>I didn't ask for this.

>>8525542
I'm curious, have you named your DDH-06 yet?

>>8523959
Some clothing makers go out of their way to put a white under-piece inside their dark colored works. Be sure to check for those and assess your staining risk.

>>8523959
Staining is more of a problem for dark clothes. Xodrok mentioned heat being a factor but it can happen in a minute even in a moderate room temperature.

Ways to counteract : Bodysuits, underpieces like placing an white stocking under dark ones, washing in Vinegar to get out excess dye

Alternatively you could just stick to light clothing for long term wear. Some people say they use dark clothing for very short periods and then switch it out, but I think staining could still potentially happen if you do that.

If staining does happen, it's usually treatable with pimple cream or something of the sort with Benzyl Peroxide in it. Worst case scenario the body could be replaced right?

>>8526009
>I'm curious, have you named your DDH-06 yet?
Not yet, in the interim i'm just going with "Sei" for being the 6th DD I've forked money over for.

>>8526624
Yeah I'm in the same boat... any idea how you pronounce 桜餅?

>Check.
Woot for sunlight

>>8526637
Nice purchase there

>>8526637

It's "sakuramochi".

>>8527096
Thanks. I picked up some more stuff from Kud's previous owner.

>>8527168
Awesome, that'll be her name.

hola /jp/ i have a choice of dollfie's on my hands. Beatrice? or the yukino base doll? beatrice is almost three times the yukino price and i wouldnt be able to get for some time. the yukino im leaning towards because of cost as well as i can do my own thing with it (kinda like the left side. opinions?

>>8528448
Try not to pay scalper prices for limited dolls, It's just not worth it for something that's already unnecessarily expensive. Plus it just encourages the practice of scalping to continue. Scalpers and speculators ruin every hobby and do not need your money.

If they're gone, they're gone. If at a later date Beatrice shows up at a reasonable price complete or partial (like just the head and wig for example) then decide from there.

>>8529614

Isn't there a fine line between petty scalping and high prices due to collectability? Do you also disagree with the high prices that certain rare games like Zenki FX and Panzer Dragoon Saga fetch? Just trying to understand your position.
The way I see it, anything a.) in demand, and b.) in limited quantity is going to naturally drive the price up over time.

>>8529781
I'm not going to dispute what that fine line is, nor am I familiar with the examples you cited.

If it's hard to find it's because it's been around and there's a few surviving copies that didn't end up in the trash then it's rare. it's not being scalped and there's a legitimate collector's market with legitimate collectors prices. example: A used Tamaki or Sasara go for sale for 200,000 yen give or take 100,000 depending on their condition. have at it. it's rare. if i had the money and desire, sure.

On the other hand, If I see an unopened 200,000 yen saber lily the day after release then it's not rare. it sold out. was it bought for the sole purpose of profit? that's scalping. a year later? maybe still scalping. unopened a year later? scalper.

tl;dr, that's my stance. you can disagree, because your thresholds of what's worth it are different.

>>8528448
I'd say decide based on which you like the most. I wouldn't recommend getting Yukino just because she's cheaper, as once you get into this hobby getting more clothes and accessories easily adds more than the difference of their prices.

>>8530042
I'll agree with what he said here. I personally bought a Sasara for less than 200,000 yen but still quite a bit. Demand and supply drives up the price to a certain amount (see Tamaki and Sasara). Scalping would be selling at prices way above that (i.e. 300,000). The Saber Lily example is pretty spot on I think, since she was bought by various people and thrown on the market since day 1 for 200,000. I would agree that it's scalping.

The way I see it, small markups are not forms of scalping. For instance when new dolls come out and people buy it, then mark it up from 70k yen retail price to about 90k yen. It's true that they have profited but I feel in those cases it's more of a handling fee and cost of needing to win the lottery / go out and buy it at an event. Scalping territory is when it gets beyond that into unreasonable amounts.

>>8523630
>>8523607
>>8523619
>>8523623
fantasy, ruined

>>8529614
>>8530084
Thanks for the info. I think ill go with yukino. I really like the way it looks and ive heard good things about it plus dat customization.

>>8530042
>>8530084
>>8529781
What's you guys' opinion on customs?

>>8530815
custom dolls or customs fees?

Custom dolls: If you love them, don't live in regret. Just be reasonable with yourself and your wallet.

Customs fees: Not an issue shipping to my country

room for 5 more

>>8531822
GaJiRu dump inc to hit that limit then.

my internet is so shitty right now....

that should do it.

>>8531848
aw, I was hoping to ask which proxy service do you use. better late than never

>>8531856
you're hopefully quoting the wrong person, as I'm not xodrok.
I just happen to lurk these threads and have 3 gigs or so of doll pics.
the new thread shouldn't take too much longer before it's made.

>>8531864
Yeah you got me. last thread it was xodrok that cleaned up the rest of the image limit. Didnt pay attention this time around

cleaning up the pasta, new thread within an hour.
I use SMJ btw.

>>8530042

Just got back... Thanks for the reply. I completely understand your position now.

>>8530084

Good points too... It's hard to tell sometimes what qualifies as scalping, but what you and xordox point out should be a good guideline.

new thread
>>8531973