/jp/ - Otaku Culture

I must get me these kittenmittens

And of course no thread is complete without this doll

So this is my first doll after /jp/ gave me the urge to get one. I'm not great with photography or painting and sewing for a doll is much more difficult than it is for a full sized person. Be gentle with me /jp/.

>>8613051
I love it! Very warm and creative. Which head is that? Fate?

>>8613060
It is the DDH-6 head. I didn't want to wait for a lotto and I didn't particularly like the standard models so I painted one myself. Her paint certainly is not perfect, but I quite like her.

>>8613051
(please say you're going to make the hat that goes with that dress)

>>8613088
I will, but sewing takes a lot of time and concentration. It is hard to put in more work after I work all day. (can't spend loads of money on dolls living the neet life) It probably took me two and a half weeks to make the dress since I tend to slack a lot as well.

That said, I probably won't go as far as getting a wig and boots and certainly not those admittedly cute but bushy eyebrows. There are many other characters I want to dress her up as too.

>>8613099
>It is hard to put in more work after I work all day. (can't spend loads of money on dolls living the neet life)
no worries, we're all busy ppl and according to the last thread it turns out most of the distinguishable regulars aren't neet but have obligations and responsibilities too, so you're in good company.

I just saw The Secret World of Arrietty, and I loved it. What did you dollfriends think of it?

>>8613086
Doing your own faceup AND sewing your own clothes? Now that's impressive. I can do neither. :(

>>8613573
While I don't claim to be good and the face could have been much better, you would be surprised what you can do if you just try. I learned to sew on my own with a bit of help from the internet. If you have decent 3D visualization and planning, the actual sewing part isn't too bad. However, it does become more difficult with a doll since the things I would typically just fudge must now be precise. It is a skill that comes in handy pretty often and certainly seems like something a doll owner would benefit from. It can be stressful thanks to mistakes being hard to undo, but in the end it is a pretty fun hobby to be able to create just about anything you want.

>>8613615
Do you have any more outfits? I would love to see more pictures, those look great.

>>8613715
Sorry, I just got the doll about a month ago and that was my first project for her. I will be doing more in the future. My next plan is to make a Nausicaa outfit or if I feel up to to dealing with stretchy stuff with my entry level sewing machine, maybe Noriko.
Also, I appreciate the positive comment from people so far. I apologize for not having directly said thank you up to this point.

>>8613452
It was ok. The animation and the backgrounds are gorgeous...

>>8613086
Great job on the faceup.

Just put my order in for her last night. my first dollfie and my largest by far. also bought the TnK ribbon dress too to go with it.

>>8613452
Dress up my 20cm as Arrietty.

Actually, I tried very hard to make a 10cm doll in commemoration, but in the end I couldn't get the arms right. Thinking the PiccoNeemo's come out just customizing one of those.

saturday bump

>>8616122
How poseable is your Arrietty? Is she fit for the kinds of energetic movements in the movie? Do you have good camera equipment?

Up with auctions.

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u39572694

http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r87220340

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e119956466
>:D

Dat hair
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n104015435

can anyone fluent tell me what the deal is with this Nia doll?

http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g105724700

I don't mind if she's used, has some flaws or minor stains, etc.... but google translate seems to imply she's had her head replaced, or other parts changed?

The translation seems to imply she comes with her original wig and outfits, but I want to be sure about that as well.

Basically I really want a Nia DD but I want to know what I'm bidding on, and since a Mint one is impossible to find I want to be careful about buying used. Help?

>>8619039
Not fluent.
The auction description basically says:
Eyes have been change once (so the Volks glue has been replaced with some sort of putty or other material)
The owner had an accident with her shoes (check photo 3)
Includes original wig (in packaging picture)
I'm not sure about the entire clothing set. You'll have to double check with the Volks Nia page.

>>8618213
Never got her strung. In the beginning, she was to be ball jointed, but creating the tiny cavities was a no-go, so I tried bendable sculpey with an armature, but couldn't get a nice even skin tone to work with. I have a decent mid range camera, nothing of dslr quality. Here, have a picture of the teensy torsos.

The 20cm is pretty cute though, if you like things in a more SD-esque style. Can't wait for the Azone PiccoNeemo's to come out, I hope they are as tiny as I am dreaming.

>>8619079
Thanks, that's still helpful enough. So, do you guys think I should take the plunge? Or should I wait for a different auction? Nia is basically one of my holy grails but I can be patient... I only worry she will be harder to find or more expensivei n the future.

>>8619119
Out of curiosity, how would one go about making a ball joint? Do you buy the joints somewhere and just fit them to whatever you sculpt? I would like to learn how to sculpt and being able to add articulation would be nice.

>>8619229
A variety of ball joints are available from various manufacturers such as Wave, etc for modelers, like the ones who heavily modify Gundam or scratch build their own

http://www.1999.co.jp/search_e.asp?Typ1_c=101&scope=0&scope2=0&itkey=ball+joint

>>8619302
Thank you very much. I tried looking on my own, but I guess I was looking in the wrong places.

>>8619191
If you need a "box perfect" Nia this is obviously not your auction. but If you're interested in the core look (body, head, eyes, wig) I would say "why not?" The price is in the ballpark for what i've seen her go for.

>>8619337
I don't need perfection, I just want her to look like Nia, and the only real dealbreaker is lack of original head, wig, eyes, faceup, outfits.

Going to think about it for the next hour since there's a little time left. Good to hear you think the price is reasonable too.

No more pictures of dolls in pantyhose, please.
They are no good for my heart.

>>8619533
>>8619419
I love her outfit. Also, those eyes. What size is she?

Excellent photos.

>>8619689
1/6 scale or 22-24cm.
Here's her with a MDD (~46cm)

>>8619713
She's very detailed for a 1/6 girl! You have some nice props for her. My little 1/6 Chisa-chan (Pureneemo XS girl, obitsu body) only has a few sets of clothes, most of which I bought in Japan during my visit.

>>8619754
Her custom outfit is her blessing and curse. She's not going to see another outfit in the foreseeable future.
I still regret not bidding on her twin sister.

>>8619754
>props
Thanks. She gets tiny props instead of outfits.
Have this repost.

props for using props

>>8619419
Tiatan-style, love it.
>>8619713
"neat"
>>8619754
I had to look twice too, at first glance I thought she was DD sized.

>>8620050
got the first two quotes backwards, oops

>>8620192
Activate it.

>>8619562

>>8619562
one more

>>8619562
i'm done

>>8623539
I love it. Excellent action shot.

The Mio at left isn't mine, but I love her outfit. Very nice and casual. I need to get some doll sized jeans. I already bought a white wig after seeing this girl.

>>8620304

>>8625757
That ISO 800 is not treating you well on that 20D.

On that topic, you keeping up with all the canon rumor hype about upcoming releases?

>>8625816
I desaturated it some then added noise to mimic the original mootpic, The 20D is a dinosaur but it's nowhere near that noisy. Here's an unmangled ISO 800 sample, resized only.

>>8625816
Not him, but I check rumor sits daily... It's addicting. 'm getting excited to see a new "affordable" full frame camera from Canon even though all it'll mean to me is that in 2-3 years I'll be able to afford a second hand 5DMkII.

I also read Canon might be releasing a pancake lens and mirrorless system. Both seem cool, I guess.

>>8625907
My mistake, didn't recognize the reference.

>>8625922
The pancake lens is intriguing, and all eyes are on the new 5d.
I wonder if the mirrorless will have an EF/EF-S mount.

picture unrelated

>>8625816
Regarding question #2, sorta keeping up. the updated primes pleases me (24 2.8, 28 2.8, 35 2.0) to include USM and IS. But since I have those focal lengths "covered" I won't be getting those anytime soon.

The 40mm pancake doesn't make sense neither by form factor or focal length, unless it's related to the APS-C mirrorless hinted by the 18-45 patent. .

As for bodies, seems like the 5D3/5DX will finally be announced. I pondered sweeping up a used 5DII once the flickrs and pros flood the used market with them, but all it offers over my current 5D is more megapickles and iso which as you've seen isn't really an issue for me.

>>8625975
http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/288-activate-it.png

>>8625975
Personally I would like a new mount with a first party adapter that allows the use of EF and EF-S lenses with full functionality, kind of like how Sony did. I don't think that would happen, but it would sure be nice.

>>8626032
That would make the most sense. Even though it might be APS-C, the current EF and EF-S lenses still have that long Flange focal distance designed for a mirrorbox. If they want their mirrorless to compete with the Sony they'll need new lenses for the form factor, then offer the "legacy" option via adapter, like the Nikon1.

loltopicsteering

This is my girl Airi! I don't post her enough. I have a hard time figuring out how to pose her compared to my minifee- she's last and i'm not all that comfortable with her body yet. I need to order her a pretty new dress, but I haven't figured out what she likes yet. Sundresses, I think, but it's much too cold for that.

>>8626320
She is a ghost.

This is my girl Airi! I don't post her enough. I have a hard time figuring out how to pose her compared to my minifee- she's last and i'm not all that comfortable with her body yet. I need to order her a pretty new dress, but I haven't figured out what she likes yet. Sundresses, I think, but it's much too cold for that. She doesn't own any shoes. And she needs a new wig, I just need to find a pretty red color. I think I'm going to order her the fist hands and some green eyes instead of the orange. I have too many wants and too little money.

>>8626324

I was working on it, man! Sorry, it's late and I'm tired. Try this.

>>8626332

>>8626332
She's really pretty, her face especially.

>>8612891

>>8626332
Here's some green treatment on the eyes to give you an idea. As for clothes, sundresses are always a safe bet. I just wish Volks didn't always make their fashion designs so specialized.

>>8626419
Ohh, she looks so pretty with green eyes. They're definitely the right choice. I don't actually have any Volks clothes- they're so very expensive. I'm looking at buying some things from Alice Collection, which is where her seifuku came from. Some of it is very cheap looking, but other items are very pretty.

>>8626385

thanks. :3 She's a DD03 I painted myself.

>>8625907
Aliens.

>>8623539

>>8624576
Did you manage to find a white wig similar to the one in the picture? If so, where?

>>8629016
Yep, I found one. Yellow Submarine in Akihabara, during my trip to Japan last year. It was on sale, and I chatted with the salesman about it for a few seconds.

search term sq-lab ヘッド
under : "cusom doll > dollfie dream > parts"

>>8630186
So how often do you go to Japan, and do you go for business or pleasure? Is it expensive or are you a thrifty tourist?

>>8630247
>SQL

>>8630251
I do love that doll, without a doubt the most cute~

Yay

dollcat!

>>8633778
Fucking want her so much. Where can I buy parts to make something like her, with the tongue and open mouth?

>>8630251
That was my first trip to Japan. I plan to go back every year or two. Whenever I build up a few weeks of vacation time.

On this trip, I spent 4 weeks in Japan. 1 week in Tokyo, then 3 weeks making a circle through central Honshu, down to Fukuoka, and back up the coast.

I thought it was reasonably cheap. I mostly stayed in hostels, though I did stay almost a week in Ryokan as well. I splurged a few times, and spent upwards of $100US on a few meals. Including airfare, a 21 day rail pass, and all other expenses, I probably spent around 5-6 thousand USD.

I bought that dress from a display case in Volks Fukuoka. I'm pretty sure it is homemade. I bought it with Saber Alter in mind, though it suits white-haired Mio nicely.

I want that desktop...

>>8634399
>living the dream

>>8630251
I've been to Japan 4 times in 2 years. My flights are £530 return lately and I stay at someone's apartment so my only other expenses are my food and entertainment.

Finding a friend in Japan to stay with is a much better idea than paying for hotels.

I've been waiting forever and my Obitsu bodies finally arrived. If anyone was curious (I know I was) about which Obitsu body to use in place of a PureNeemo I purchased a 21cm and a 23cm. I skipped the 25cm because that was the size on Reinforce and PN clothes are too small for it.

Pictured L to R:
Azone Flection, 23cm, 21cm.

21 cm would be obviously too small unless you're replacing PNXS
23 cm is closest
25 is too tall (not pictured, but based on the comparison to 23cm, there's a significant jump in height, see http://parabox.jp/eng_new/obitsu/27size_chart.html )

things to note,
socks will be too loose, which I anticipated
arms are a bit short, I may transplant the ones from the 25cm body I now have laying around to see how that works out.

"わかりませんロール"

"deal with it"

I'm saving up money for my first doll, but I wanted to do the faceup myself. I'm going to try to work without an airbrush system and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or anything for me.

>>8641353
There are a few guides floating around you probably want to look for.

I don't think an airbrush is necessary really. Only tip I can offer is that usually a layer of Mr. Super Clear is sprayed on the head, before anything is applied. That way you can easily wash off mistakes and start over.

>>8641353
An airbrush is far from necessary unless you intend on using it for blushing cheeks and possibly eyeshadow (though I don't know why anyone would do that.) Even so, the same can be accomplished with chalk pastels.

I've been considering doing my own faceups as well....

My newest, just got her on Tuesday. She's a Feeple65 Siean from Doll Shop Fairyland. (Which I know is like the faggiest name ever.) She's also huge, a DDII only comes to around eye level on her.

I also have a Beato, a Dream of Doll E-An, and a Saber/EXTRA on the way, but no new pics of them.

>>8641353
There are some decals you can print out if and place if you don't feel like drawing the face by hand.

http://ocv2project.webs.com/index.html

>>8643080
Those are only really necessary if you get a doll without eyeholes. I would guess that he'll probably get a standard Volks head, which you put separate acrylic or resin eyeballs in.

up with you

>>8653149
This is like the cutest thing I've ever seen...

>>8653321

The release items are hardly news by now, but VolksUSA announced the lotto entry date begins 3/11 and ends 3/14

Anyone gonna give it a whirl? Depending on my mood I might go for Lucy, even thought I'm not a fan of the skin tone

http://site.volksusa.com/blog/2012/03/04/home-town-dolpa-kyoto-9-lottery-entry/
http://www.volksusa.com/home-town-dolpa-kyoto-9.html

http://mitaimon.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2012/03/eos-5d-mark-iii.html

Anyone excited? Maybe in a few years, even the lower-end DSLRs with smaller sensors will take great photos with >6400 ISO.

http://mitaimon.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2012/03/eos-5d-mark-iii.html

12800 ISO shots look pretty great. I hope that lower-end DSLRs with smaller sensors will also start to produce low noise images at very high ISO.

>>8662733
Of course I'm excited! Realistically I won't get one for 7+ years, but I'm excited. I'm really, really excited for the price drop of the Mk2. I would like to sell my crop body with crop lenses to afford a Mk2, but I don't want to come up short a few hundred bucks and be out of a camera, which I think would be the case for me. Would sure be nice though. Maybe in a few months the second-hand prices will come down further and I'll have a bit more money to put towards a Mk2.

>>8662733
It's exciting but I still love my 5D1 and 20D. They're ancient but perform well enough if you understand exposure. Plus. $3500 USD just seems a bit steep for anyone not making a living taking pictures.

Also, ISO is the new megapixel.

Bampu pantsu.­­­

I might have/ want to pass. How do they do the lottery entry? Do they charge you the full amount and hold it? If so ill jus fina a yoko or airy on yja/ ebay

>>8667400
>9. In some instances, your bank may place an authorization hold for the total on the card; however, only the lottery winners will be charged.

Ultimately, you're only charged if you win. In the case of an authorization hold I strongly recommend you use a credit card so that money you may need until the final charge isn't frozen.

FWIW in the past I've used a Citibank brand card and was only charged on winning, however it's a large card that's regularly paid off. Smaller, higher risk cards may require the authorization hold and checkcards may do so to avoid overdrafting the attached bank account.

To put things into perspective It's only a matter of weeks before finding out of you'll win and be charged. It's the fulfillment part that hurts.

>>8667509
So if I have lets say 200 in the bank and I do their lottary theyll hold that money? Or only take it when I win? This ia confusing

>>8667797
This shouldn't be that complicated.

They won't partially charge you. Unless there's a system in place to do so, no one will do it automatically for you.
If you win a $600 doll they will attempt to charge you for $600.
If you only have $200 in the bank, then you can't pay.

It's foolish to use a card tied to a checking account for the lottery if your balance will be in doubt. You're better off using a credit card for entering the lottery or you need to re-evaluate your financial priorities.

>>8665321
You take excellent pictures, Xodrok! I wish I knew as much as you about photography and lighting.

I got my DDH-06 this week. I still haven't got a body, so she'll have to wait for some pictures. I did get a couple of nice new leekeworld wigs this week, along with a new dress.

Have a terrible picture of Kanade-chan with a new dress and wig. She looks so casual and lovely.

>>8668164
>You take excellent pictures, Xodrok!
Thanks! I needed to take the bad ones before discovering what could be done for the good ones. I'm still more technically strong than I am a composer but that comes with time too.

Here's something you can try with your E-PL2:

- Direct the flash toward the ceiling with a stiff white paper such as a paper plate. Be sure to block the front to prevent the flash from shining through. I know yours is different but the goal here is is to block the flash from projecting forward and redirecting it to the ceiling

- Adjust the flash exposure (lightning bolt with the +/- sign) by +1 (not hard and fast, you may need more/less.) This setting may only be available in settings P,A,S or M and not in iAuto. Basically since we're more than doubling the distance the light travels we need to add more so that none is lost when it reaches the subject.

Goddammit, I want Victorique so badly, she'd fit in so well with the rest of my dolls.

>>8668517
That actually looks like a pretty good diffuser idea. Rather sad I spent $$ to buy one.

Here's my one and only! My prepainted 06 head should be here very soon though. I'll be getting Haruka's body for my 03 and an MDD body for the 06. I'm thinking about holding off on the MDD body though - they did just release an upgraded DDdy! I really hope they give MDD the same treatment!

Also I such at pictures and apologize for the shitty indoor lighting.

fun with close up 2; now with flesh colored flash

>>8668549
That's pretty adorable. I hope you can find her other outfits as well.

Raili Little Witch of the Snow was announced a couple days ago:

Gallery
http://www.azone-int.jp/?sid=exc611&gid=37

Product page
http://www.azone-int.jp/?sid=exc701&jcd=4580116035913
And the exclusive version
http://www.azone-int.jp/?sid=exc701&jcd=4580116035920

>>8673112
Where did you get the clothes rack? I'd really want something like that... right now I've been looking at building a custom wardrobe out of an Ikea kitchen cupboard, but your solution is superior in every way!

>>8673525
Here you go: http://openuser.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/user/gymmastics55

the one I got is the rack for 60cm dolls. It's a little big and barely fits the MDD/Obitsu 50 clothes. It fits the DD sized clothes perfectly.

>>8674259
Cheers! These threads sure are the best part of /jp/ :3

>>8673525

I actually did that

>>8668164
Can't wait to see your DDH-06

>>8671698
don't let us camera geeks intimidate you :) we love seeing other anondolls, it's break from the 2chan and blog reposts we perpetually bump these threads with

The DDH-06 is really nice. My GF got hers a few days ago, with the faceup by Volks, and I'm really impressed with it. Beato is still my favorite, but of the seven we own I think she's next on my list, and she's up in my top five of all the DD faces I've seen in person. Maybe I can take a pic later.

>>8675201
Definitely a stunner. not to mention she looks good in normal and white skin,

Here's the white one I briefly had in my possession, I bought this custom out of haste before discovering she was the white skinned version but since I have no white bodies the charitable thing to do was release it back into rotation. One lucky north american resident was able to get her without the grief of paying for EMS or deputy fees.

Do you guys ever just hold them for comfort, or are they too delicate? I'd feel bad if I didn't feel some amount of affection for them and just treated it as any other hobby. Heck even when I hold my large clothed Kokonoe figure, I get that warm fuzzy protective feeling and any stress I have just falls away.

>>8675362
In my experience, the only thing you have to worry about is the wig.

My custom 06 and DD2 body arrived this week, managed to snag a photo before running off to work. Pardon the crap on the dek. :P

>>8675362
They're pretty durable. Hugging is just fine. I pat my girls on the head, or give them a hug, and stuff like that all the time. I'm much more worried about stains from their clothing than I am about breaking them.

>>8675115
The body for my DDH-06 is ordered. If I'm lucky, they'll ship tomorrow, and I'll get it Saturday afternoon. I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks for the flash advice. I'll be building a flash redirector this weekend. I'll post up some of the good pics.

>>8675362

>>8675613

I almost want to replace my DD03's head with a DD06. What a terrible thing to to. ;_;

Today I won this head.

I am asking for opinion on what body to put with her.

i was thinking obitsu 50cm, with a dark charcoal silvery medium cut wig.

perhaps i leave the eyes default, but i may go for heterochromia or bright red luminent eyes.

i am thinking of making her perhaps a psuedo-lori vampire.

what is your opinion?

>>8679841
Obitsu 50 sounds like a solid choice

speaking of which has anyone ordered from junkyspot before? They seem like the only US resource for Obitsu bodies (aka no EMS/SAL)

>>8679841
Obitsu 50 sounds like a solid choice

speaking of which has anyone ordered from Junkyspot before? They seem like the only US resource for Obitsu bodies (aka no painful EMS prices or SAL/Airmail waiting)

Is there anywhere you can find more hair styles?

Azure toy box calendar... I can only dream
http://blog.livedoor.jp/azure_toy_box/archives/1637125.html

bampu pantsu

>>8680602
I actually changed my mind and have decided on an obitsu 40, since its aesthetics are slightly more appealing + it's easier to find clothes for... apparently.

My new body came in. 06-san has a body now. I swapped her chest for the S size. Using the flash really helped out, as you can see.

And here is my favorite shot from this afternoon's photo session. I tried to pay attention to lighting and composition. More pictures will be coming later tonight.

>>8686365
open up the bounce/deflector some and you're golden

>>8686376
great shot!

>>8686365
open up the bounce/deflector some and you're golden

>>8686376
great shot!

>>8686550
Thanks for all of the advice!

I tried to copy Nanoha's twintail shot with this one. Mio's hair is crazy, but it was breezy outside and I couldn't control it.

A much better picture of Kanade-chan in her new wig and clothes.

So that's where this is from. I've seen that doll on /p/ and I was greatly intrigued.

i found these ones disturbing... i mean... they seem to be exit from an horror movie!

Someone missed the kigurumi thread.

>>8691302
Ooh, cute.

autosaged?

where do i get a wig like this

>>8693689

It's a fur wig, made of faux fur. they're cheap and pretty common. i know spite and malice fur wigs are very popular

>>8685106
ohh god I need this one.

>>8694367
yes but there seem to be more than one japanese person that has the wig and tail... so it may be possible to buy the same one for myself

those long legs are amazing

will have to buy a DDS some day

>>8694902
FYI I think that's just a DDII body pictured, the head is from a MDD which may make the legs seem disproportionately longer?

Also am the only one frustrated you can't get a decent pair of DD-sized tights without buying a whole set of clothes? The big 3 (HS/HLJ?Amiami) obviously don't restock stuff made once, All the SD alternatives seem cheap and you can forget Volks re-manufacturing anything that isn't a body part.

parting shot of Kotori. She's off to er next owner as of today

>>8694988
would
http://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=lt_01&Category=0
work?

>>8697123
Funny you mention that, I ordered some tights last week from them but they're all white. The dark ones they have, especially the ones you linked seem to have a coarse inconsistent texture that leaves something to be desired. I may revisit those choices if the white ones turn out good.

Here's what I ordered, I think the last ones will be best.
http://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=sock_s_45
http://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=ddp-08
http://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=ddp-01

FYI, on the left, Volks white bodystocking, Coolcat fishnet thigh high to its right. The finer the better IMO

I'm planning to get http://www.alicescollections.com/st025-p-741.html?cPath=3_52
Hopefully the ribbon is removable without causing too much harm.

I suppose while we're at it we can list where we get/have gotten clothes and accessories (and perhaps list other sites to add to thread pasta.) In the past i've had generally good results from the following:
Volks
HS/AmiAmi/HJ
eBay/YJA
Coolcat
Mimi Woo

and I have yet to try:
Junkyspot
Parabox
and now that it's been mentioned, Alice's Collections

I'm sure I missed a ton, do any of you have any favorite sources? feel free to add ....

the saber and the paper.

>>8694988
But i thought all heads were the same???????????????

>>8697347
why would you remove the ribbon?

that's its main selling point!

you could easily just buy normal knee socks... unless you are planning to use the ribbon for something else?

>>8697436
http://www.nine9style.net/index.php

also how did you miss dollmore
http://dollmore.net

and http://www.dollfieworld.com

>>8698432
some are slightly smaller than others, some are slightly larger than others. they all generally fit though

>>8698436
could have sworn i listed dollmore, guess i was tired
thanks for the additions btw

>>8698436
Haven't found any similar black kneesocks that fit MDD/MSD. Need a plain pair for a recent outfit purchase. Most every place sells ones that are thinner like tights. My plan was to buy two pairs anyway and keep the ribbon on one!

Never really paid any attention to dolls earlier, but after reading this thread a bit I thought they're pretty cute.

DANGER ZONE

This picture is a bit different than the earlier one. I've decided to name her Sora-chan.

I don't hate this thread, but goddamn is it making me feel like shit cause I don't have a dollfie.

What are the chances of me ever getting an Akira dollfie for a tolerable price?

>>8706034
What is your "reasonable price"? Akira is one of the cheapest ones in existence right now.

>>8706065

Something around $1000 USD.

It'll take me a while to save up, but I can't imagine spending more than $1000 on the dollfie alone. I can imagine spending thousands on clothes and parts, though.

>>8706068

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volks-Kobe-HTDP-2011-Dollfie-Dream-DD-Akihabana-Girl-Akira-SALE-/39033851379
1?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae1fd0b7f

BIN, $1200 if you add in the shipping cost.

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e123593251

$830, not factoring in shipping and proxy costs - but I would bet that even the two combined would NOT break $1000.

Didn't check Mandarake, but they sell DDs as well, she might be there.

>>8706086

Forgot to add, the YJA link is also BIN. If you've never used a Proxy service there are a bunch of good ones, I use SMJP.

>>8706065
>>8706068
>>8706086
>>8706091
Regarding the YJA auction and SMJ,

Signing up for SMJ is far from economical if you need to get one thing in a pinch:
- You'll need money up front to build a deposit at SMJ. I think you get 5 to 1 so you'll only need to give them between $2-$300 to secure a 100000 yen bid limit.
- SMJ calculates a higher yen rate to protect themselves from inflation so if the exchange is 85 yen to the dollar, expect to be billed on a calculation closer to 80 円/$ (in the grand scheme of things, you'll pay an extra ~$50 for a 70000円 auction)
- The good news is the fees used to be rough. 69,800 円 will only cost you $35 USD in fees (a couple years ago, I paid as much in fees for an auction worth half as much) you'll still need $3 for the wire fee and local shipping from SMJ to you though.

tl;dr you'll probably pay ~$870 + $35 +$3 + ~$15-20 for USPS after securing an account

>>8706144

Damn.. That's worrying. I usually get really nervous when I'm placing such a big order with a service that, at first glace doesn't seem very helpful to foreigners.

>>8706091

Thanks for the tip, this'll probably be my first purchase with a proxy. I'm personally saving this thread for advice when I actually proceed with the purchase.

>>8706162

I was pretty nervous as well, but as long as the service you choose is well reviewed (always get a group consensus) you should be safe. I chose SMJP because a doll blog recommended them, but there may be superior services to use. They are slow to process invoices (sometimes taking up to a week to bill me) but otherwise no hassle.

also, completely OT but for some reason the name of the YJA seller cracks me up....it's evil_in_sheep .

>>8706162
It's still worth it. While in the short run you'll need extra money to get set up before you can bid, in the long run it's a great service to have available.

I used SMJ to buy garage kits up the wazoo before getting into dolls but now I barely use it. However every now and then something comes up and I can just "get it."

Even if you don't pull the trigger on buying a doll right away you should still set up an account if you'd like a few things from time to time. You can establish a small bid limit with a modest deposit, and when the time comes you can increase your bid limit at a later date.

>>8706192
>They are slow to process invoices (sometimes taking up to a week to bill me) but otherwise no hassle.

I think they wait for receipt in Japan before billing.

I would hate to have paid $800 for something the proxy doesn't yet have in possession. That's what the collective deposit is mostly for: operating costs at the foreign end.

>>8706236

Good to know, I hadn't thought it through. Nor was I complaining I might add, just pointing it out to the other guy.

Since this is auction advice hour, can I get a price check on DD Marya (マーヤ?). Isn't she pretty rare these days?

>>8706244
complete and free of stains, mild color shift due to age however well cared for and stored carefully. 40,000 円

http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g112778013

Complete noob here. Was wondering why these (http://www.volksusa.com/dollfie-eb-beauty-model.html)) are so cheap?

>>8706256

I was actually asking because I saw that particular Auction. Was hoping that someone might have an idea of how high the bid might go, or how often she gets sold. She was the first DD I ever wanted but I saw she was 'limited run' from 07 or 08 so I had given up the idea of owning her.

>>8706263

They are 27cm blank bodies that need to be fully customized by the buyer.

Most of the dolls in this thread are between 40 and 60 cm and obviously the limited run character dolls have a rarity worth associated with them.

>>8706273
So how much would it cost to fully customize is 27cm one? Or is it worth going bigger?

>>8706280

>>8706280

If doing it yourself you would need the basic tools. There are lots of slightly complex techniques people use when customizing dolls but the basics tend to be very fine paintbrushes/pencils, some pure acetone, a finishing spray to protect both the base and the paint (can't remember the name right now), and handy things such as Q-tips, blotters, even a knife.

You need to know how to paint a face without fucking up, and how to fix a mistake if you make it, since most of the materials dolls are made out of stain permanently very easily. you also can blush the body (if you want to) or sand parts of the doll (if you want to).

The little dolls you are looking at seem to be designed to have their hair "rooted". I've never done this and don't know how to, most large BJDs use wigs. No reason you couldn't use wigs on a smaller doll either as long as you can find them the right size.

for basic customization I'd guess you wouldn't spend more than $50, but add in hair and clothes and it could be up to 100. also, not sure whether those eyes use decals or actual eye sockets, but you may need to buy those too.

>>8706270
The Volks character dolls older than Kyoko and Yumi don't seem to have a lot of allure compared to the more recent offerings but that's only if you leave her "as is." I've seen a lot of old dolls remade to be a lot more appealing.

>>8706301

and i forgot to mention the obvious... a lot of people favor either thin acrylic paint and pastels when painting their doll's face.

my advice would be to buy a pre-customized doll first and think about blank dolls after you own 1 for a while. My first attempts at painting were terrible, but I used barbie heads as practice until I felt confident enough to touch an expensive doll..

whats the differences between ningyou and ningyo

>>8706308
Thanks. There's only 7 hours left on the auction so I need to figure out if I really want her or not... because there are other dolls I have my eye on, but I don't have the budget for everything I want.

I have that feeling that if I don't bid, I will never see her again and if I do, she will be on YJA again the next day.

>>8706320
There is no difference. 1/10.

>>8706327
so whats the right way to spell it 1/10

>>8706316
Thanks for the info. Reading threads and tutorials gives me a whole new appreciation for this stuff. I wanna get into it when I have the time.

>>8706337

I hope you do! Just remember that there are many forums and blogs outside of 4chan that have actual tutorials (with pictures) and other tips on doll-keeping. It can be really confusing at first but a little research really helps.

So, how should I feel about this?

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-286940.html

$700 for the head and nothing else....

>>8706498
Looks like it includes everything to me, check the other photos, and the description

Received a pair of shoes the other day, now she just needs a pair of panties under that dress. >_>;

>>8706563
Apparently I just had a major downs moment. Thanks for correcting me.

>>8706208
I do not recommend SMJ.

Instead I suggest you use Noppin.

Bid system is easy, with a deposit multiplier of 3x (if you have 4000 yen deposit, you can bid up to 12000 yen).

The fees are not low, they also ship very fast, and they have great communication when contacted.

I used noppin to purchase hibiki head from sq-lab, among many other goods in the past.

>>8706690
I meant fees ARE low.

>>8706690
SMJ user here... I'll try setting up an account with them and see how they compare.

>>8706726
Noppin is actually the most expensive...

... but I still use their service because it hasn't failed me for all these year.

Doesn't the incredibly exploitative pricing bother you guys even a little bit?

>>8706933
Suppose you buy 10 figures, at roughly 6000-8000 yen each. There you have a DD! Well worth it IMO.

>>8706933
$800 doll, $100 figure. no one is forcing you to buy anything you can't afford. Perhaps if they were mass produced it would feel unjustified but there's comfort in knowing that they come from a single shop.

>>8706933
Think about the designer purses, shoes, and bullshit women eat up every day before you ask such a question

>>8707023
Then think about how much money you spend on the miniature versions of those things for your dolls!

I have probably several thousand dollars worth of doll and figurine stuff at this point and some of the doll clothing and accessories is equally or more expensive than a lot of women's clothing. Unless you look at high end designer clothing in which case it's equivalent to a naked doll.

>>8707029
Oh god my eyes. Did you buy those clothes at walmart in the section with girl toys. There are plenty of affordable doll clothes that look just fine. You just havent found them it seems.

>>8706933

i would rather own a well-made expensive doll than some cheap plastic toy

the value alone adds to its appeal


and by the way, cheap dolls do exist (barbie, bratz, etc.)

>>8707034

Not my picture dude, I grabbed it off some random Jap blog. I usually pick photos at random from my saved folder to post...

>>8707023
What's your point? Those women are suckers too.

Volks must be making a killing. 10x+ markups probably. If there were any really competition I'm sure it could be done much more cheaply.

>>8707071
50x markups, even.

>>8707071
Silly rabbit. There are probably several dozen 1/3 size doll manufacturers, especially from Korea. Did you know obitsu sells 1/3 bodies as well? They are all around the same price. Volks has fine prices, only being ridiculous for a few high demand, unique, sold out models.

>>8707085
Still doesn't counter that the point that the materials and the production costs are vastly below the sale price. If everyone demanded lower prices instead of having some distorted idea of what's a fair price then prices would fall pretty quick.

If China can make pretty good bootleg designer goods cheaply then surely the same is true for dolls.

>>8707085
You need to chill. Lamborghinis and Guccis are also not made of special materials but they have buyers who believe they're worth every penny. You're taking your opposing perspective against those to whom your views don't matter, which is the equivalent of accusing the home team of being morons. And as much as I want to maintain this discussion, I've already concluded that the task of telling you why limited limited seem to be worth every penny to their fans is lost on you.

>Demand lower prices.
Obviously not necessary. People are buying and there is no need for Volks to lower prices.

Also, chinese bootlegs use inferior plastics that suck a big ass and look like shit. Wouldnt fly for a hobby often linked to photography. If it was feasable, they would already be doing it.

>>8707129
If the customers collectively demanded lower prices they could enjoy their hobby a lot more cheaply instead of being milked dry. Don't fans want that? (I certainly would.) Plastics really don't cost hundreds of dollars so that shouldn't be a problem. I'm not sure what kind of sales figures Volks and other companies have; I guess if it's a really niche market it can't be helped.

>>8707159
the point is that the customers don't give a shit about the cost


you are paying for the craftsmanship not the raw material

these are not toys, these are collectors items


if you want your mass-produced toy go buy a barbie already and get out of this thread

We interrupt this post to bring you a $39,000 backpack:

http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/06/39000-olsen-twins-backpack-sells-out/

It's sold out, so can anyone tell me where I can buy one in Dollfie scale?

>>8707240
OK, now you're just being an ass.

You disagree with the pricing of a niche market and you can't get fans of a niche market to agree with you so you're resorting to shitposting?

>>8707249
Eat a dick beta faggot.

>>8707249
It was a joke to make fun of the absurdity of the argument. I am not the guy who was attacking DD collectors. I am in fact one of the people who was posting relevant content to this thread.

>>8707255
No thanks, not interested in your lifestyle.

>>8707255
This guy, on the other hand, can take his own advice and I would be fine with that.

thread's approaching bump limits anyway

>>8707263
>>8707264
lol there are 2 of you? you could probably arrange a meet and stick your dolls up each other.

*yawn*

Doll fight. Lets see it.
Can 2 MDD beat up an SD?
How many 1/6 does it take to win?

>>8707273

We told you we're not into that lifestyle. Well, Xodrox isn't..... but regardless, enjoy your inevitable ban.

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and we're done here

>>8707288
Let me get this straight, you collect dolls and you aren't into putting things up the anus of other men?
Pretty funny, you should be on stage.
Run along and cry on IRC you little girl.
>Implying anyone is getting banned except for you from having friends, ever.

>>8707301
Half of /jp/ wants to wear cute dresses and be the little girl. If you want homosexual normalfags, plenty of them flocked here after the cock-sucking meme.

People just like cute things.

>>8707301
Quality aspie post in /jp/, home of the buttmad. You're not shocking anyone.

>>8707310
You're delusional.
Provide proof or stop posting.
Only closet faggots would use the word "cute"

>>8707313
>>>/b/
You'll like it there, you can throw memes around all you like.

>>8707314
Or Wapanese losers. Welcome to /jp/.
I guess there's nothing else to do, so I'll play with you awhile, Mr Troll〜

I thought doll threads were sacred
What have you become

>>8707321
So you're admitting you're a Wapanese loser and you have nothing else to do with your time except get frustrated at people on the internet?
Oh wow, I'm sorry man.

It saddens me that such a quality thread must be ended while smeared with your verbal feces.

I'm pretty sure this guy started because he was mad that he's too poor to ever afford a DD

>>8707325

That ended a while ago. Now it's just Gaia level posts, trolls, and people who humor trolls.

>>8707416
We've had generally good doll threads as of late. It's just the occasional visitor that likes to think they're funny. This type of trolling isn't new, cost and general questionability also show up in regular fig threads and kig threads too before frustration leads to namecalling and shitposting.

New thread for the bookmarkers
>>8709542