BJD Thread

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Anon's Doll: Merry Christmas Edition

BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.
Previous Thread: >>45485031
(New!) Azone Thread: >>>/toy/10796311 (but you can post here, too.)
Resin Dolls Thread: Dead Again (but you can post here, too.)
Fashion/Other Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/10795231
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New Guide: anime-dolls.moe
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Booru: bjd.booru.org
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Sewing pattern books:
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Doll Calendar Project: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1abqGwCjvHI0DalA13tDVTwtgYyXPgG1UXJ98AcNCeQk/edit?usp=sharing
/jp/ BJD QnA Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJPKqCd8YX5_JcB7NWjRS5Zy4dKeKMg5l-YmoHZgFZk/edit?usp=sharing

Current Photo Challenge: Happy New Year
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If your doll is for sex, go to /ona/:
>>45567183
(Dollhos have been discontinued for years. Try the 60cm Six House Dolls instead.)

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Happy Dollmas everyone. Hope your boys and girls got some nice and loving gifts.

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>>45612739
cute CUTE
>>45611757
No, my doll-related gift to myself was just ordering one. Noone knows. Christmas is lousy because I had to leave my cat alone at home for a few days and I feel extremely bad about it.
Now that I think about it, I'll feel bad about leaving my doll alone as well once I get her....

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>>45612472
what is pleather and why cant i just use regular leather or synthetic leather for dolls? will it mess up the doll in some way? i heard some fabrics stain dolls

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>>45612818
absolutely nothing wrong with leather. like everything else, if it's dyed it may stain what is underneath but you're not gonna use leather on naked skin like some BDSM fetishist are you?????

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>>45612836
>you're not gonna use leather on naked skin like some BDSM fetishist are you????
*sweating* well i got one of those body socks to prevent the staining should that help...?

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Of course they had to see what a test fit of the new clothes looked like.

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excuse the dumb question but:
can i use a peach pai bust on a mdd mochi ashi body?

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>>45612842
*sweating* yeah that shuould prevent staining when you dress your naked doll in kinky leathers
pleather is just plastic leather aka fake leather
faux leather is garbage (both on doll gear and human gear) and it inevitaboy flakes itself to shit in a few months. Either go real leather or avoid completely. Ironically, I'd rather get something made off electrical tape like anon made.

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>>45612844
Phone pics for now, better ones when I get back to an actual PC. If you look this outfit up on Dollremi, it's demoed with the exact head that Run has right now.

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>>45612818
Pleather is garbage and almost every piece will rot to pieces, even if you don't have it out.

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>>45612887
I have no idea why they can't just use the faux leather they use for certain Bibles. I thought all faux leather was terrible but there are pseudo-plastic leather materials that look great and last forever. 5 years+ and it's absolutely perfect. Doesn't try to mimick leather too much though.

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>>45612864
ill shoot for electircal tape too
only thing is it leaves black specks everywhere
i think what he did was fold the adhesive side in on itself and then put fabric in between two ends of electric tape

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>>45612853
please respond i am not trolling...

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>>45613411
If it's not made to fit MDD it will be far too large even if you want a large-breast look (wrt the shoulders and torso width.) I... think someone makes them for MDD, but I do not remember who, my apologies.

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>>45613489
>I... think someone makes them for MDD, but I do not remember who, my apologies.
thats fine,thanks for replying

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is there an example of each zm make up pastel set?

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how do you guys pick colours for your faceups?

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>>45613584
Imoneko on booth sells silicone busts in MDD size. I bought a pair and they have a nice shape and squish despite being huge. You will need a proxy as they're considered adult items and Buyee won't ship them. Lunette Doll also sells MDD busts, but those are much more limited stock.

Tbh my thoughts on silicone busts is that they're a pain in the ass. Unless you need bare breasts or cleavage, it's just easier to buy a large dolls bra and toss some cotton balls in there.

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>>45609922
>>45610719
Volks jp has her up for preorder starting 1/13 as opposed to lottery so you should be good

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merry christmas to all the doll friends who celebrate ^o^
i hope you all had a great day!

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Merry Christmas!

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It's a little late but I'm finally doing Christmas photos.

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>>45614119
So beautiful dammit

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Merry Christmas everyone
>>45612842
I wonder if I should get that for resin... I know resin stains less but

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>>45615185
I should have repositioned Ichigo's tail in that picture, you can't even see it from that angle. Ah I always notice these things after the fact.

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>>45615185
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>>45615053
super cute

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>>45615053
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>>45615259
More Christmas Dolls!!!

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when you do a face up, what do you guys use as an eraser?
i am getting mixed results
some people say use the mr clean magic eraser others say to use isopropyl alcohol
one source said nail polish remover but wouldnt acetone damage vinyl?

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>>45614042
thanks anon

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>>45614042
>Lunette
i keep finding the character from big comfy couch when i google this

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>>45617725
i have no experience with doing face ups specifically, but i have general experience with magic clean erasers and...they are basically a really fine sand paper, they can easily remove material if you're not careful. i'm not familiar with how this would apply to vinyl and such though

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>>45617948
I completely forgot that show existed until now. Lunettedoll.booth.pm is the address. Doll-oppai sells what look like even larger busts if that's your kinda thing.

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Equipment for my 1st face up
Pastel chalks and white pearl powder is in the mail with the doll parts
Anything i may have missed?

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>>45620355
Couldn't hurt to grab a kneaded eraser. I don't know if there's a more standard eraser for adjustments, but it should do.

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>>45620449
i got two in a pack
its below the x acto knife and pencils

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>>45612844
Your dolls must be quite happy with those new outfits.
>>45612870
Very cute pose!

>>45615185
I just noticed there are some tiny paws in her eyes.
>>45615259
Your pics are great. I wish I could avoid details getting slightly blurry in my photos, the sweaters and hair look really neat in yours.
How did you get Tiara to hold the present like this?

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>>45612844
>>45612870
I missed these earlier, adorable!

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>>45623110
>I just noticed there are some tiny paws in her eyes.
I had always wanted cat eyes for Ichigo, and finally found those at a Volks store in Japan (they have a small selection of dealer goods). I bought a set for Tiara too that are purple with yellow stars, but I think I like her current eyes better so I haven't swapped them. I did order some new ones from Shiny Eyes though that I'm waiting for.
>How did you get Tiara to hold the present like this?
It's just really light so she was able to hold it on her own.

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>Working on a doll
>can't find a good wig or good eyes for the character
>Suddenly on Christmas Night a new wig listing from Doll of a Kind and new eyes on Yahoo Auctions pop up
It's a Christmas miracle!
Now I just have to hope the face up artist proves as talented as she seems!

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I just watched Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and I had this lightbulb moment in my brain when I thought of my own future bri- I mean doll.
Can someone tell me what's the name for the general style of dress used in this movie? Not just the undergarments in this specific segment, I'll post more pics as an example. I wanted to ask on /fa/ to be more appropriate but then I saw the catalog for the board I decided I'd be better off asking here.
Fashion really has gone downhill, hasn't it? These old timey clothes look so feminine and alluring without ever the slightest hint of vulgarity.

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>>45627276
this one here is really nice

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>>45627281
I have no clue at all because this is American. Was this even an actual style of fashion in those times? Feels like a mix of 50s and Puritan dress

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Do you guys have any experience with 3D printed dolls? I've been looking at my options for the past few months, and I realized I could buy a printer (which I already planned to do) and the necessary materials to make a doll with the price most go for. Especially since I wouldn't be paying so much import tax on one with all the local sellers. Making a doll from scratch sounds quite fun to me, but I'd be lying if I said I was the most experienced.

I have messed with 3D printed plastic before, and it seemed to be good enough to make for a fine body with proper sanding and paint, but my knowledge ends there. I know there are resin printers as well, though I've never seen the work of one in person, which also sound like a good option. What do you guys think? This is one of a few examples I've found: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2996049

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>>45627276
https://vintagedancer.com/1950s/1950s-dress-styles/
I found this article, what you're looking for seems to be along the lines of a chemise dress, jumper/pinafore dress, bell dress or pencil/wiggle dress.

You can probably find good inspiration looking through old magazines, there's countless of them archived, it's what I do when I want to find clothing to make. I think taking a look into corsets and puffy shoulders would be good too.

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>>45627454
Thanks anon, I love this thread.

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>>45627276
I agree with the other anon, looks like a chemise with a corset on top. I like this youtube channel for inspiration on old timey clothes, might be of interrest for you too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW2WF5Lx3YI&t=0s

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>>45627276
the words that come to mind for me are frontier/pioneer/prairie style, but i can’t say if i’ve ever noticed those words in a doll clothing listing.

haven’t used this shop before, but is this the kind of thing you’re looking for? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1484236295/pink-letter-bjd-doll-clothes-msd-sd

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>spend inordinate amount of time window shopping on etsy
>this isn't what I'm looking for, but I'll bookmark it
oh no no no
>>45628263
not really, this is more obviously Victorian. What I'm looking for is more plain. I think the outfits in the movie are definitely Frontier/Pioneer/Prairie dresses but heavily modernized by 50s standards

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>>45627412
I'd avoid using FDM for this. If you're going to do this, resin would be the better printer for the job. Check out the /3dpg/ thread on /tg/; they have a lot of resinfags there. If you do go FDM, you're going to have to deal with smoothing/sanding away layer lines of a much worse extent. /diy/'s /3dpg/ is the place to go for fdm. It's possible, but probably more tedious. Smoothing with acetone (meaning you're printing in ABS or ASA), then applying gap filling primer, sanding, repriming, painting... I think I would just go with resin printing instead. But! The problem with resin is that they typically aren't the most dimensionally stable. That's not to say the finish won't be good--it will be superior to FDM--but that there is a risk in warping during handling and curing processes which could impact things like joint tolerances significantly. And then there's the size to consider. Resin printers are typically smaller in maximum build volume than readily available FDM ones. So you'll need to check that you can print the parts you need to print in one go on the resin printer you would be buying before you do so. There are plenty of cases where people have successfully printed dolls. But it won't be quick or easy process.
Oh and if you thought dollfaggotry was a timesink, well once you get a printer you may have another one of equal measure

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I'm new to collecting dolls, how likely is it for her to be available upon release in September and how likely is it she's accurate to the photos? Also do wigs slide off easily? I only own one rooted azone doll right now so no comparison.

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why are thick banded red collars so appealing bros

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>>45628823
Resin printers sound absolutely amazing, but I am not sure it's an investment I'd like to make considering all the tools and environment one needs to properly wash and cure it over the already higher cost, and if I am being honest after spending some time searching further I am a bit scared of handling resin. While I am hardly careless, resin seems quite dangerous to even be around and my constitution is rather poor already, especially my skin and lungs.
I have seen people print dolls on a few, it seemed to come with the occasional misshapen limb as you've said, which would certainly be a problem on dolls this large. Though I've also noticed how smooth the print was right off the machine.
That said, I am not writing it off entirely without proper consideration, thanks for the tip and I'll check out the threads you mentioned.

As for the filament printers, I don't mind the sanding, it's relaxing if not repetitive. If anything my biggest worry is that the doll might feel off, but I assume there's filaments and settings that result in more pleasant textures, and the paint should help too. In the end it's a matter of cost, safety and saving time, I guess I have to decide how much each is worth to me.

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>>45629131
kinky

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>>45629028
if they're anything like real wigs they should stay put unless you give them a pull

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>>45629028
If they aren't loose they shouldn't slide off. Nevertheless there are options for firmer holding, like silicone caps (I got one of these https://www.etsy.com/listing/742876720/18-16-14-13-head-clear-silicone-wig-cap ) or velchro strips (stick the hard/hooky part to the head and it will grab onto the wig).

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>>45628332
I came across this while browsing dollyteria, this more what you're looking for?
dollyteria.com/product/425999

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>>45635229
Yes anon! Thanks a lot. I'll definitely get this eventually.

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>>45628332
Not exactly what you're looking for, but what about these?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1201742627/13-bjd-sd-sd13-60cm-prairie-dreams-dress
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=753485512276

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>>45635821
how do you go about searching for these? I often try
>name-of-thing BJD
or "1/3" or "doll" and especially on Etsy I often get nothing but clothes for humans
great shops
Victorian dresses are pretty nice too. I'm gonna have to buy the vampire girl sculpt to use these

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>>45635874
On Etsy I just searched for "bjd prairie dress" and chose the first link that was appropriate and wasn't from a reseller (inconsistent presentation across listings, titles filled with random keywords, etc.)
On Taobao there are specific keywords you can use, in this case "dress" (洋装), "retro" (复古), "antique style" (古风), "palace" (宫廷) or "mori kei" (森系)
In general you'll have to be patient, there are lots of innacurate listings and low-quality stuff

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>>45636285
>wasn't from a reseller (inconsistent presentation across listings, titles filled with random keywords, etc.)
I should probably get acquainted with filtering this stuff, I forget that resellers exist

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>>45636933
They're easy to spot once you get used to them, especially if you start browsing Taobao since you'll notice repeat listings.

>several different items with no clear theme (most small stores focus on one or two scales or types of items)
>photos all look like they were taken by different people
>titles are bloated with SEO-bait keywords copypasted from the original Chinese

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Update on the Angel Philia body I've been trying to bring home for a while now. Not good news, unfortunately -- Faithz are good at keeping in touch, it's just a shituation all around.

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>>45617725
I don't know why we're still suggesting acetone like it's 2006. There are better options. I personally use Magic Eraser, which will remove 99% of faceup materials including the sealant. For any tough spots, you can use brush cleaner (Windsor and Newton is the agreed upon safe brand). You'll want to wipe and remove. Don't let anything settle into the doll. They're just plastic, after all. Please note that just because a material is safe on vinyl it won't automatically be safe on resin. The reverse is also true. A quick Google search will save you hundreds of dollars and also heartbreak. If you're not wanting to actually remove the faceup and just remove like a dirt spot, gently dab (DAB not wipe, smudge, pull, or scrub) water onto a cotton swap and gently continue to dab until the spot is gone. If your faceup is properly sealed, which all default Volks faceups should be, there shouldn't be an issue.

>>45627276
There's proper terminology, but try searching for cottagecore. You'll probably get more results that way especially on western clothing sites.

>>45627294
No! It's one of my favorite parts of Old Hollywood movies. Nothing was really period accurate, just a fun little take on the fashion of the movie's time tailored to match the fashion of the real times.

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>place order for my dolls and parts on the 26th
>go out and buy all my face up supplies the same day
>doll/parts arrived in gardena on the 27th
>checked back everyday since at least 2 times a day
>still in gardena
>sitting here and calculating making algorithms trying to figure out when the doll will get here
i should probably calm down but i want the doll before the new year!
i am trying to stay busy during the day but i find myself checking the order constantly and daydreaming about all the cool things i can do with the doll, i cant wait until next year, the anticipation for all the fun we will have is killing me!
i wanna take all sorts of pictures and make videos and dress her up, and do her make up and her hair and make her clothes, maybe i will get into making furniture for her too, i wanted to make her a plushie too, i want to make a bed fitting of a princess to store her in (i dont think i will need to worry about staining because i got the body sock for the doll)

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>>45638848
im sorry to hear that anon

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>>45639997
i got a few 'low stock' items too, could that be making my order take longer?
i think the outfit i got was the last one in stock, i checked the site just now and it says its out of stock

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>>45639282
Not the anon you’re replying to but the first comment is incredibly helpful, thank you

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>>45639282
Windsor & Newton brush cleaner is also used for resin

Speaking of which, has anyone ever tried "non-toxic" faceup sealants like Liquitex Matte Varnish on vinyl? Most of what I've heard was about resin

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>>45641025
I think it's safe on vinyl, but opinions I've seen are split 50/50 between people who prefer it for faceups and people who find it hard to work with.

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>>45641111
Thanks! I'll have to try and see how it goes

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>>45638848
looks like a post worker got married this Christmas...

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>>45639282
thanks for the reply anon
i'd like you to know i really appreciate your response
t. anon who asked the original question

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>>45638848
Found one for sale on ebay and grabbed it. Either I'll get a refund from Faithz or I'll get two of these bodies. Not the expense I wanted right now, but I'll take it. Life finds a way.

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I have (for better or worse) ignored this post.

After discussing with another anon a bit and doing some research, I ordered the Pure Neemo Reimu and Marisa from AmiAmi. I figure these were a good starting point since:
-They're budget friendly, and a low commitment before going full retard without ever seeing or handling one of these kinds of dolls in real life.
-No faceup or DIY required.
-I won't feel the urge to buy a lot of accessories and clothing for them since they are character dolls after all.
-I like the characters.

However, before I decided that, I was reading the guide and researching the Volks dolls pretty heavily as well. So while buying a Volks DD would be quite a while off until it would be reasonable to purchase for me, I wanted to ask some questions about it and get feedback from anons here. With the Dollfie, I wouldn't be looking to create a character but rather something that just appeals to me instead. So a lot of the process of selection and modifications I'm a bit nervous about the possibility of buying things then having them end up just looking bad or uncanny. Specifically, one of the things that appears really important to me is the face and makeup. In some of the examples I've seen posted, a lot of the perception I have is (I believe) related to how I react to the face. So that's something I'm struggling to understand what the best option would be.
Some options I've considered:
1. Buy one of the standard models (Mirai or Kirin) and modify from there. Faceup pre-done, and proportions match what I want. Generally, the stock faceups from Volks look good to me.
2. Buy a body, and scour the net for a vendor that I can either source a completed face from or commission them to do one. I'm not really sure how to articulate what I would want if I were to commission this work.
3. Wait until the next time I'm in Japan and go to Akihabara to do the Dream Choice program in person. This would be obviously fairly expensive but also probably one of the better options since I'd be able to compare before purchasing.
4. Just try to do the faceup by myself or convince a friend that's skilled in painting minis to help. Obviously this has a lot of risk in it, but can always be addressed by trying this then if it doesn't work out going with option 2.

So some of the questions I have for anons here are:
-If you have sourced a premade Volks head with makeup, what were your impressions on it? Did you feel the need to modify it? What sort of modifications did you do with it?
-If you did a faceup yourself, how did you learn/how many tries did it take to get something you were happy with?
-If you bought a faceup done by a third party artist, how did you decide on which one would be right for you? Balancing appearance and price, of course. Some of the prices I saw on artist-painted ones were astronomical, and I had a hard time understanding the price difference between theirs and what appeared to be very similar quality from other vendors. Was I missing something here?
-If you commissioned a faceup, what sort of information did you provide describing what you wanted? Did you shop around any?
-Have any of you gone through the Dream Choice program? What was it like for you and what are your thoughts on the experience?

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>>45646475
I know nothing about any of this and my doll's in the works, but I'm just gonna warn you from my experience with similar creative hobbies that you shouldn't be too cold and analytical about it. When you get a complete character your driving feeling should be love at first sight. You can't have that with a project that you need to DIY or put together from 3rd parties since of course the final result is not there yet, so what you should do is embrace and enjoy the ride, to a degree of course. If you plan too much it's probably gonna suck the joy out of the hobby and you're bound to be disappointed with the result.
However you can see a confirmation of what most people say around here by looking at photos on social media to check what the real thing is like, e.g. a face-up artist. Someone told me for example that Ringdolls don't look nearly as good IRL as they do in the company photos, and when I looked them up I saw that was indeed true.

However I'm gonna piggyback on your post to ask a thing: I have requested a doll with a face-up from the maker, and I said nothing about it because I want the face-up exactly how the maker does it usually, which is very subtle and soft. Am I gonna have to tell the maker "I want the face-up just like you do on the dolls you post online" or do doll makers tend to do something different (e.g. more intense because people tend to like it that way) if not specified? Kind of a dumb question I know.

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i see some dolls with an open mouth smile
are those drawn on? every blank doll head i see is expressionless or has no mouth

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>>45646660
A lot of custom heads have mouths cut into the vinyl and filled in with clay or another medium to make the mouth shape. >>45612497 OP is one such example of this. Others may have them painted on.

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Took two more Christmas photos.

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>>45646475
I don't have a lot of experience buying dolls, but I'll agree the face is probably the most important part.

Assuming you must get it right on the first go since this gets pricey, I'd say to start from there. Look for a face that you like and that is within your budget and get that, whether it has a body/eyes/hair or not, whether you have to commission it or not. When you have locked on to a face, you can plan the rest. Maybe the face you ended up choosing will fit a MDD better than a regular DD (or Pretty, or Sister), maybe the face's skin tone is different than what you had in mind. Wig and eyes are probably easier to work with, and more easily replaceable.
But most importantly, don't rush it. Don't go for a face just because it's the best you can get right now. Don't buy a body you don't know it will fit. Don't go shopping for wigs if you don't know the size of the head they'll be mounted on

So for the first part I'd say... do all three! If one of the standard models makes you go "woah, I need her!", you saved yourself most of the work. If that doesn't work, start scouring the internet for a completed face or a make up artist you really like. And if after periodically searching you still don't find anything that clicks, well, time to make use of that trip to Japan.
Luckily when it comes to DD you aren't starved for choice.

As for doing the faceup yourself, I won't discourage you from that but be aware this isn't a quick weekend DIY job, this is a whole new skill you'll be acquiring which basically demands a lot of research, materials, practice and failures until you manage to make something serviceable. And depending on how good or bad you are at envisioning the final result, not having a full doll to work with might be a handicap. It's an involved process and kind of a waste to go through the effort just to make one single face ever.
But it there's something you want to materialize into reality, go a-head!

Of course this is all assuming you must get it right on the first go and that you're very demanding when it comes to feeling passionate about something. If you're willing to maybe throwing more money at it or aren't too much of a perfectionist as long as the doll is cute/pretty and yours, you might be able to do with one that is just "fine".

Oh, and one last thing. Be aware that as perfect as some dolls might look in photos, they are physical objects that exist in our reality, so any given one is bound to come with some sort of defect, blemish or shortcoming. Maybe it's a dark spot on the face, or a weak joint, or poses that you can't make them achieve. Even if you spend a whole month's salary on your doll, you will need to be able to look past or even love these imperfections.

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Winter is rough. Want to take cute cold weather doll photos but the seasonal depression gives me no ideas or motivation to do so. At least I have my doll to keep me company and bring a little joy.

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>>45646859
Imagine that your doll is feeling depressed as you are. Wouldn't you want to cheer her up?

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>>45646867
when I'm depressed I want people to leave me alone because I end up ruining the moods of everyone around me

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>>45647078
What I'm saying is, put yourself in charge. Things can only get better if you take initiative and get busy with something. Oftentimes the only obstacle is that first step and taking some photos is a good way to take your mind off things.

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>>45646647
While I appreciate the sentiment, I know what I'm looking for in creative hobbies and this is the best way for me personally to be happy with it. Especially because of the price tag attached with things. It's one thing if a papercraft from cheap cardstock doesn't come together and I can iterate on it, but I'm not willing to rush a design with more expensive specialty paper without double-checking things first. And this is definitely further towards the latter half of that comparison.

>>45646838
Very good advice thank you. The DIY faceup option is the last resort for me, since I know my ability with a brush is lacking, and at this point I'm not looking to develop that skill knowing the slow improvement rate I had painting minis. Maybe if I had something on-hand that I could reference in person, but I don't think I want to try that blind on the very first doll. I think I would be okay with anything 'fine' or better; and definitely understand that imperfections and blemishes exist. Min/maxing mistakes/enjoyment is part of the research here. There are some things I think I would want to throw some money at for options like eyes and wig, but like you said those come after a face/head and body. The more mistakes in the head/body/wig/eyes portion of the first purchase would eat into the clothes and styling budget which I'm sure the future doll would also want to minimize.

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playing with flash gels and also a new lens that I already don't like and already bought a replacement for
other Pentax anon, if you're interested in a soft 70-200 hit me up

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>>45638848
rip
had no idea alerting the thread to the bodies going on sale would lead to so much drama for someone

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>>45646475
> premade Volks head
I have quite a few of their character and premade heads and have never been dissatisfied. What you see in their marketing materials is what you get, and their QA process seems pretty flawless. This is in contrast to a fairly recent premade head I got off of a taobao seller where the faceup did not match the photos in a worse way.

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Mireille getting ready for school!

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>>45646728
>>45646739
I've really enjoyed these Christmas photos anon, thanks for sharing them! They're super cute.

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>>45648127
Cute! And armed

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>>45648127
I want a glock and ar for my doll so bad.

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>>45639997
GUYS THE ORDER FINALLY HIT MY STATE
ITS GETTTING HERE
TOMORROW
I CANNTO WAIT I WANT TO GET TO IT SO BAD OH MY GOD YOU DONT UNDERSTAND

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>>45648127
how did you do the hair vents?
are they clip ons?
>>45649115
i want weapons for my doll as well, i was thinking a sword of some sort
if i have to make them myself i dont mind, i love crafts

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is there a recommended type of fabric that i should use for dolls?
are certain fabrics going to be more prone to staining the dolls?

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>>45646859
i was getting this at the beginning of december
i feel like the sun and vitamin D helps- thing is that winter is usually cloudy and everything is dead- such a somber season

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>>45646647
>Ringdolls
WTF they look so beautiful
what pics did you see that made them look ugly?
also are these dolls from china?

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>>45649372
NTA but there are some angles that are unflattering for them. Calling them ugly is a bit much, I think.

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>>45649307
Wig came that way, but I've seen a tutorial on twitter. They just used a mini hair straightener and hair spray. Put a small object underneath the hair while it cooled off to keep it in place but I don't remember what it was. Probably takes some practice.

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>>45649372
Never said ugly, just not nearly as nice as the company photos, at least for the complete ones with faceup
>>45649566
p-please cover suigintou's modesty... I am but a red-blooded man...

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>>45649372
Ringdoll are notorious for getting extremely skilled artists to do their promo photos and doing less-detailed work on the dolls they send out by comparison, sometimes to a startling degree. I love a lot of their dolls, but I've seen that discrepancy too many times to gamble.

Speaking of resin, have the anons hear heard the rumor that Iplehouse is close to shutting down? Apparently they're not making enough sales to sustain the business.

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>>45649290
I'm happy for you anon!

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>>45649566
By the way do you have a gallery for your Suigintou? I love her so much and that was the one who got me interested in Ringdoll in the first place, but I could not find the sculpt and I don't have the skills to do my own faceup. I was close to getting their Julia Dark 2.0 before I got a Maskcat. She's so much better than any other Suigintou I've seen and my favorite doll in this general.

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>>45649325
>is there a recommended type of fabric that i should use for dolls?
No, you'd usually use the same type of fabric you would use for human clothes of the same style. Very heavy/thick fabrics can cause bulky seams and look unnatural when put on a doll so you might want to avoid those initially.
>are certain fabrics going to be more prone to staining the dolls?
No, unless it's undyed cotton you should always staintest your fabric and your thread. Don't skip out on staintesting thread, those have been some of the worst offenders when it comes to staining for me.

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>>45649115
In case you're interested, this store makes resin weapons for 1/3 dolls:
https://lollipopkomoe.booth.pm/

>>45650202
I heard it too, apparently they barely have any staff left.

>>45649372
As >>45650202 said, Ringdoll is infamous for promotional photos that look little like the final product. Also yeah they're Chinese (though I've heard they're not very popular in China, unlike other domestic companies)

[Anonymous No.]

These dolls look so cute. How do you people resist the urge?

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cute things aren't attractive

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>>45651599
being poor

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>>45651599
>How do you people resist the urge?
uh... urge to do what

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>>45650366
>>45649290
IM HAPPY TOO ITS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER BRO
I CAN DRIVE TO THE TRUCK WITH MY ORDER AND ASK FOR IT (im joking but would that even work?)

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>>45650202
>Iplehouse
that is very unfortunate that the first time i hear of them, i am hearing that they are getting shut down
i probably would have bought from them eventually because from what i see, their dolls are beautiful

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>>45650591
>staintest
first time i heard of that
is there a guide to staintesting? when i google i just get stain removal guides
also i bought the doll a body sock so i should be safe from most stains correct?

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>>45650405
I'm afraid I don't, really. I have an instagram I posted some stuff on, but I stopped updating that awhile ago(instagram is just annoying to use). I'm glad you like her, I suppose I'll have to find somewhere to set up a gallery.

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speaking of stains i found a guide on how to clean them
https://orchiddolls.com/how-to-remove-stains-from-a-dollfie-dream

but still no staintesting guide, guys im a little scared, how common is staining?
also thanks for answering my questions

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>>45652515
This begs for a Neocities site that plays piano music on the homepage

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>>45652580
You get an extra pair of feet or some other spare part for your doll and put them on the fabric for a day to test if it stains. Premade doll clothes are usually safe unless it's a very dark or vibrant color but if you buy fabric to make your own outfits you pretty much enter uncharted territory. Most fabric will be fine especially after washing it but when you get the one that isn't fine and you didn't test it beforehand you'll be kicking yourself.
The smart doll store has the option to add a handfull of free vinyl scraps that are leftover from the casting process to your order so you can stain test with those, I really wish other manufacturers would add that option as well.

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>>45652580
Although there are factors that increase the chances of staining (dark fabrics, heat), it's hard to predict staining with certainty. Some fabric will stain immediately, some will stain after prolonged use, some won't at all. Sometimes you'll stain your doll through invisible color particles on your fingers after touching something. The only proper way to stain test is to use a small part of your doll's body, or a spare part you have at hand.
That being said, this post has a list of Volks clothing that is known to stain. https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/499-outfits-that-stain/

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>>45652580
>how common is staining?
If you put your dolls in lots of dark colors, blacks, or very vibrant deep colors, not uncommon. But there's steps to avoid and if you're vigilant it'll reduce the chances quite a bit. Body stockings, skin tape, under garments (panties, slips and hose can be more than just for looks!), outfits with linings all help avoid. The last bit, it's also important to check the thread used to sew the lining, as most times the thread will be the most likely stain culprit. I've been in this hobby for six years now, and the only time I lost a doll part permanently to staining was because I tried a new method to remove it and damaged the vinyl. Stains aren't easy to remove, but they're removeable. What's nice with Dollfie Dreams too is that they're modular. Got a bad stain on her arms? Arms are sold seperately. Thighs, shins, chest, feet, hands? Same deal, each sold separately and indistinguishable from the original parts.
>>45652506
>Staintesting
There's no way to stain test materials without putting them together. This is one of the reasons Smartdolls come with a spare patch of vinyl. You just put the things together and see if they stain. This is the only leg up over Dollfie Dreams they have as you have to buy a piece to stain test properly with. I recommend just buying an extra bust piece if you're super paranoid about it, otherwise just use normal prevention steps and don't worry about testing as it's not fool proof in any case.

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guya i think my mochi ashi is too fat to fit in the doll sock
she almost broke the zipper

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>>45653243
>>45653233
>>45653194
thanks for the replies everyone

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>>45647969
Thanks. This is one of the things I was worried about but it seems like this may be the best option.

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>>45653957
tell her to lay off the calories...

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>>45646475
There are also certain etsy sellers like ShiNes workshop who do completed heads and sell them, so you'd know what you're getting even with a custom head - similar to YJAuctions except they're a set price, so you're not competing and potentially going out of your price range. If you do want a Dream Choice doll there's a catalog on JadePixel's blog of the available faceups so you can see real pics of the difference options, they're pretty much the same irl as the product photos. You can get a proxy to get you one, but it sounds like you're already going to be going to Japan anyway eventually so if you don't find the right girl by then it's a good option! There are some exclusive head types in the lineup that are really charming, in my opinion. I want to get a DDH-19 MDD one day....
>>45652472
Congrats anon, post pics when you get her!

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>>45654351
i have her but i wanna fix her faceup first
would it be fine if i just draw her eyeliner with only my watercolour pencils for now? i am not comfortable with acrylics yet, the blush turned out nicely
when i wash this face up and redo it i plan on adding some gloss to it

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>>45654619
i just want to add that this was way bigger than expected i thought it was gonna be the size of an action figure, but it is the size of my forearm and that is only the mdd
>>45654094
:c

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>>45654619
Watercolor pencil is fine, yeah! It'll be a more light and soft look than if you do acrylic. I usually sketch in watercolor pencil and blush and then seal and do the acrylic on top, since it's easier to correct and sketch with them anyway. As long as you sealed the head any paints or pencil should be removeable anyway.
>>45654681
Yeah they have a strong presence in real life that photos sometimes don't convey

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>>45654701
i didnt seal because i plan on removing everything and starting from scratch
i was gonna go get some mr clean magic eraser (i use that by itself to fully remove the face up right?)

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oh i forgot to ask if i make a mistake, what is the best way to erase the watercolour pencils or fix the acrylic? i know for the pastels i can use kneaded erasers

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>>45654726
You did seal before you put any paints on though, right? The first layer is to protect the head from staining since vinyl is porous
>>45654734
Watercolor pencils are water soluble, you can get a damp q-tip and kind of roll it to remove pigment. Same for acrylics, but they're harder to remove once dried.

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>>45654755
>You did seal before you put any paints on though, right? The first layer is to protect the head from staining since vinyl is porous
i didnt
the youtube video i watched didnt either
i heard i can fix staining with benzoyl peroxide correct? ( i have some right here) one is 5 percent the other is 10 percent
i was gonna eat and chill but should i go out and get the magic eraser right now to fix the face up?

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>>45654784
It sounds like you can first try giving the head a wash with water and some gentle soap first, if you're using watercolors and soft/watercolor pastels that's all water soluble. If there are stains you can try but also it's all going to be on places you'd want pigment anyway so I wouldn't worry too much if there's some blushing or eyelining left over.

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>>45654805
i have plenty of free and clear soap i will use that!
when i dry it i will dab it dry with a towel then let it air dry

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>>45654833
Good luck! I think if they didn't seal first in the youtube video you're watching they might've pre-prepared the heads before filming and maybe not mentioned it... It actually makes it a lot easier to paint/draw on since it gives the surface a better texture for working on, so your next go should be a bit easier.

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>>45654847
thanks for the help anon ill get to washing her and doing the do over

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>>45650764
Very nice, thank you anon.

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made a face for her that i am satisfied with for now
i just wanna thank everyone for putting up with my stupid questions
do you guys want to name her as a thank you?

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>>45656014
Nothing comes to mind but I like her lack of mouth, it's cute

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>>45656353
i was thinking of either giving her some lipstick or ging with a subtle "o" shaped mouth (not too far off from what i got now)
i was thinking of naming her alice

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>>45656381
Alice is a good name!

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>>45656457
ALICE IT IS!!!

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>>45649372
>>45649566
not the only sculpts that are awkward from some angles, by far
it's actually really hard to get an anime-ish-style head looking good in 3D
picrel is an AP type H from a less-flattering angle
smart dolls are also notorious for it

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>>45656014
Claire

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>>45649566
Honestly I don't see what's unflattering here. If anything it's the more anime-esque dolls that have issues from certain angles. I really like the way Ringdolls are stylized.
>>45652515
It's the larger eyes I think. There's not a lot of white and it makes her look more intense.

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My new doll travel case.

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>>45658798
kek I love that spiked bat

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>>45658958
what do you take with you when you travel with dolls?

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>>45659663
Not that anon, but I tend to bring care products (comb, wig styling stuff, hairclips, etc) and small props I can use in the moment (cameras, little drinks, etc.) Oh, and option parts like hands. I never know what hands I might need.

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>>45659824
What wig styling products?

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>>45659639
It's from this store, they make lots of cute weapons.
https://lamavi.booth.pm

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>>45660812
Cute. I think the fishnet stocking idea is genius

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Do vinyl dolls with an internal skeleton break easily? What about vinyl? Do things snap or chip under the minimum strain?
I'm not talking about falls or other trauma but simply handling

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>>45666961
*what about resin? I have this idea that breaking resin from posing is virtually impossible

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I ask this because I had a couple figures and model kits break on me despite being as delicate as possible. I hate friction joints especially on a small scale, it's a recipe for breakage

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>>45666961
Resin is more fragile, meaning they are more likely to crack/chip if dropped.

Vinyl dolls are extremely durable. Only exposure to extreme temperature (mainly cold) will cause the internal skeleton to become brittle enough to crack. The soft vinyl that makes up the body parts is more durable

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>>45667129
>more likely to crack/chip if dropped.
but I shouldn't worry about stressing anything, because all that keeps them together is an elastic band, right? I assume that resin joints wear out over time but it should take years.

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>>45667129
>Vinyl dolls are extremely durable.
That's good to know. I really enjoy the idea of having no stress that something may snap any time I pose because something somewhere may be slightly too tight and slowly on its way to snap. It's sucked away all my enjoyment of 1/12 figures.

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>>45667260
it's true for the most part
hip joints on Obitsu skeletons (also used by Azone 45/50, AngelPhilia) are a notorious weak point
however as far as I'm aware all vinyl dolls have replacement parts available for the skeleton, so if something does break you just swap out the joint

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>>45666974
If the elastic is too tight it can damage the doll

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>>45667213
I haven't heard of resin ball joints wearing out before the elastic does. The string will lose elasticity over time and make the doll "floppy." If the string is too tight as >>45668047
said, it will be pretty obvious as the doll will be "snappy" and won't hold a post well, so you'll know there's an issue long before any damage is done.

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>>45666961
I broke both ankle joints on my first Azone within 2 weeks of having her, and have repaired at least 3 different shoulder sockets. Feel like those are the worst places, at least on Azone/Obitsu frames.

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Happy New Year frens!

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>>45672243

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>>45672243
>>45672264
>>45672791
Happy New Year, kimono are cute!

[Anonymous No.]

I got my first ever BJD for Christmas, can't wait to take her out and get some nice pictures when the weathers better.

Probably gonna order her some different hands as well.

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Happy new year!

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Happy New Year's everyone

[Anonymous No.]

Happy new year everyone, the pics are super cute. Now how do I put up with the wait? I'm getting my doll in April probably.
By the way, any Europeans here? How much did you have to pay in customs duties?

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I haven't been taking photos for a while, for various reasons. Everyone else's photos inspired me to finally get back into the swing of things. Happy new year, anons. I hope this is a good one for us all.

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>>45675504
Luna looks so cute

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>>45675034
I'm European too. It depends on your specific country but in my experience customs fees aren't the worst ones, VAT is. Sometimes I end up paying an extra 1/3 of the doll's price

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>>45675749
>an extra 1/3
At that point unwarranted handling fees are responsible for half of it.

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>>45675749
Yeah I'm prepared to pay about $250 assuming the maker declares correctly. RIP my wallet.
I hope at least Etsy accessories will slip through tax-free, those shoes are so expensive...

[Anonymous No.]

More Maskcat pics. I'll probably have to get one more.

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[Anonymous No.]

I found an Astrid on an Etsy listing for a wig
they're all amazing

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[Anonymous No.]

Is this what happens when your doll wakes up? Did you guys get slapped too?

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>>45656872
you think that Claire would fit her too? speaking of fit, i'm taking her to workout with me
>>45660812
how do you guys go about finding new booth shops?
i was thinking of buying my doll an a weapon that is similar to what you would see in an under night game

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>>45666999
>>45671602
if my doll broke that fast i would seethe just a little bit

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>>45672966
what hands are you thinking about ordering?

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>>45675504
i love your monster dolls

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>>45660812
AHH THEY MAKE THEM IN 1/12
my shopping list extends...

[Anonymous No.]

so this is a cleverly disguised guidebook, is it

[Anonymous No.]

>>45678497
Suiseiseki can kick me awake any day

[Anonymous No.]

g-guys

[Anonymous No.]

What did they mean by this

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>>45679618
Fuck dolls, is what they meant

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>>45678799
What did you name her in the end? I suggested Claire

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>>45658958
Maskcat dolls come in a case, not sure if it's fit for travel but it looks cool

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>>45680079
Damn, it looks nice af. What's it made of?

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What do yall do for 1/3 scale doll display? I want to build a big display of room boxes, but have no idea where to start. i have no access to ikea, which was my first choice and pretty much all book cases i've found are much too shallow

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>>45680508
I don't have space now, but when I get some, I'm planning to build a 1/3 scale room from the ground up.

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>>45680188
No idea. I know for sure that the smaller dolls come in a wooden box. On the other hand if this were wood the shipment would weight a lot, so I have my doubts. Still looks super nice for storage.

[Anonymous No.]

Well, I feel like the only ink I got off of the clothes ended up on the cuffs.

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>>45680060
i still am debating both
I would have went with Claire since it is what you guys suggested but I went to school with some goth chick named Emma-Claire and feel weird naming my doll that especially since i plan on doing a goth makeover for her one day

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>>45678766
I just browse the ドール or ドルフィードリーム tags
>>45681549
Why not name her Alice then?

[Anonymous No.]

has anyone ever used a wig that has a slicked back look?
this hairstyle is one of my favourites coming in right behind the double buns

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>>45682851
If you want a partially or fully exposed hairline like that you'd need a lacefront wig, but it can be done!

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>>45682857
will the lace front need baby hairs?
would there be any shops who sell those for ddh heads?

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how do you guys usually store your dolls?
is it ok to keep them on the stand in a pose?
i feel like undyed cotton has the least chance of staining so i leave her in white cotton clothing when unattended

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>>45681053
sorry figma-kun...

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>>45682937
Yeah, leaving them on a stand is fine

[Anonymous No.]

>mother's a first-rate needlewoman
>likes bisque dolls too
I need to absorb her powers without making her suspicious. If she were to teach me to make doll clothes I'd become BJD Armani, but I've got to find a way to get into the subject little by little. I've expressed interest before but she can sniff out when I'm scheming something... Oh if only things were so easy... Mom, this is doll, doll, this is mom. Let's make clothes together, mend our family bonds, and start a business! She'd absolutely enjoy making doll clothes or teaching me stuff if not for her aversion to weirdness. She can't even stand seeing a man preparing food at home, you know the type.

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>>45683551
You could say you feel it's a necessary skill to be able to repair your clothes as they fray, and that you want to be able to do simple darning and patching to save money, perhaps? My father learned to sew in the army, in his era growing up, it was something everyone learned purely for its usefulness.

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>>45682937
If they're resin, keeping them in a pose that pulls hard on the strings, e.g. kneeling, will wear the cord faster.
For vinyl it should make no difference (I don't know)

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>>45683639
She did teach me that stuff of course, but there's a difference between basic stitches and sewing buttons and the more advanced things I'd like to know. She can look at something supposedly high-end for 2 seconds and point out several places where things were done poorly. Sadly she's one of those people who have talent but do not have the courage and confidence to commit to things, so it's difficult to pry any knowledge out of her.

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>>45658958
release them from the pod...

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>>45681053
>>45683152
It is okay. She's so cute. Putting on underwear on this tiny thing while trying to prevent it from getting bunched up was an odd experience.

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>>45684697
>spy x family
cute

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>>45684763
Yeah, I wish I had some Kaguya physical volumes to pose her in front of but I'm not buying more physical manga until I get another shelf. Also, god she already looks so dusty, I'm gonna have to lint roller or something.

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>>45684697
My takeaway with nendo dolls is that their naked bodies look so bad due to so many joints cramped in so little space that you ideally only want to display them fully clothed. So the body staining isn't much of an issue really.

>>45684777
>god she already looks so dusty
Maybe it's the humidity catching dust?

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>>45684963
I do like all the joints. Regular Nendos are surprisingly not very easy to lose. As for the dust, maybe. But honestly, it is more likely a bunch of dust got picked up when I was trying to clean the clothes up in water and I didn't notice until I took a photo because I don't keep the lights normally (loads of natural light). She'll be fine once I clean her up.

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>>45685060
based joints enjoyer

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>>45685060
try some low-tack masking tape to remove that lint, it works sometimes

[Anonymous No.]

Did Rozen left her incomplete because
1) he wanted to imbue her with tragedy so she'd be even even more waifuable
2) she was that grand oeuvre you procrastinate on while you work on lesser projects
maybe both? why is Suigintou the best?

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>>45686012
I'll give that a stab. Thanks.

[Anonymous No.]

What's the difference between acrylic and glass eyes on resin dolls? Are acrylic eyes lower quality?

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>>45684045
thanks anon
i was wondering because i had my doll hold a roll of bubble wrap and found her sholder to be loose the next day (do mdds have elastic in the frame)

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>>45687587
>do mdds have elastic in the frame
nope, mdds are vinyl, they have a skeleton
can't help you there, no idea how to fix loose joints on vinyl dolls

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>>45687587
something like this. it's like an action figure with a soft vinyl body on top

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>>45687587
If it's one of the newer frames at least, you can take off the vinyl to access screws you can tighten or loosen for each joint. I'd recommend warming the vinyl before attempting to remove it to make things easier.

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>>45687740
not him but what's the frame made of? ABS?

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>>45687752
I'm pretty sure it's PVC, but I'm the wrong person to ask about plastics and materials.

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>>45687718
i followed the guide on the site i already fixed it
>>45687740
i didnt warm the vinyl at all, i see in the handbook that came with the doll they use a hair drier, i was afraid of melting the doll (and i was also told to avoid exposing it to heat)

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>>45687787
I haven't done it for a while, but I always just used warm water.

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>>45687820
yeah that is the thing, i am very new and i am scared of doing anything with the doll without thorough research because i keep hearing all sorts of shit could stain the doll or something like that
i wanted to take a picture of the doll in the middle of a bunch of poinsettias but i am scared that the chlorophyll will stain her if a leaf is crushed

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>>45687846
you cannot be overprotective of your daught- I mean doll
that's just life anon

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>>45687882
I really did feel a weird sense of fatherhood dressing up my stupid Nendoroid doll today.

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>>45687961
However jokes aside you're absolutely doing the right thing if this is your first time dealing with toys or dolls. Absolutely do keep a mental note of how things can go wrong, because there's a good chance that they might go wrong that way for you too if you don't know the problem exists. Not to scare you but this is pretty much the bad part of the hobby. I've had two model kits snap off on me on day 1 because I didn't know exactly how much you needed to sand the joints (a lot, I went too light on them and the tolerances on model kits are garbage). If and when I'll get replacements I'll sand AND lubricate those joints and I'll always do that from now on. Same goes for staining, falls (always use a stand or place a soft spot to land on if the pose is risky, the doll WILL take a nosedive on the floor) and other forms of damage. Over time you won't stress over these things but simply take them as precautions you naturally go through.
Having damage or something else that ruins your expensive toy on day 1 is extremely annoying.

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>>45687752
Volks store says the frames are made of ABS, and I assume thats what everyone else makes theirs out of. I keep a bottle of plastic solvent cement around to repair breaks/cracks if they happen.

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>>45688905
good thing about Volks is you can order replacements if something breaks instead of being told to suck it up

[Anonymous No.]

Time to post a few pics from the winter break.

>>45623110
Hibiki's pretty happy with tight sweaters. The jacket is really the highlight of the outfit, tho it, and the sweater, are thick enough to make moving difficult.

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>>45689165
Rin's im@s outfit is both really nice looking and a stain disaster waiting to happen. Well it is an idol outfit and not a daily wear.

Also pool tables are very bad places to take photos on. Slipped my mind that cue chalk on the felt would be a staining risk It got her shoes a bit

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>>45687846
Anon I promise you you're overreacting. And if stains do happen, it's fine. You can remove them. If you can't, you can replace that part if it bothers you. I have plonked my dolls on all kinds of surfaces, I promise it's ok.

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I hope I'm not interrupting an image dump but I've been fishing nice stuff out of the archive again

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>>45689382
I keep forgetting just how much of a height difference there is between these two. But thats what makes it so good.

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I love this one
>>45689663
cute

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>>45689800
this one's a bit lewd
can someone identify what >>45689651 is?

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>>45689701
Hibiki has a miko outfit, but that jacket is too much of a pain to change over. Did lead to this cute shot. The warmest place is your girlfriends coat pockets.

The pockets arent real and that made this shot ten times more of a pain to get.

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>>45689813
that's it, sorry for posting these in the middle of another dump
the old archive is... interesting
there was a lot of fighting some 10 years ago, glad to see the threads are more relaxed now

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>>45689829
okay last one
cya tomorrow I'll be off

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actually what's the face in this? >>45689813
I'm really jealous of how easy it is to buy clothes for DDs and MDDs, almost trivial to find stuff sized for them.

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>>45689821
Sneakers are the new miko footware. That's it for the mini dump.

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Bonus
>>45689813
Lewd is best anyway. Got to balance out the spiciness.

>>45689850
I wish AZO2 girls had a fraction of the support DDs got. Azone has so little support for one of my girls that I've considered downgrading her bust just to get better fits.

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>>45675504
Oh wow!! Your girls are super interesting and unique, do you have any socials I could follow?

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>>45689979
oh, so it's lewdposting time huh?

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are liquor spills harmful to vinyl? asking for a friend

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>>45656708
i might be nuts but i find this angle cute for some reason...

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>>45627412
>>45628823

Been looking for live sized bjd that I can print for the past couple days. I asked in /diy/ but got nothing and I don't thing the general in /tg/ would help.
There's someone on Twitter that makes one called Fantasy Dream Maiden. They look amazing and are made from pla plus. But I don't think they sell stls and the doll itself is VERY expensive.
I've been hoping to find something of a similar quality that I can print myself but no luck.

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>>45690170
pretty...

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>kyaaaaa anon help me!

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>>45689510
>I have plonked my dolls on all kinds of surfaces
kinky...
>>45689701
>>45689821
>>45689894
>>45689979
thanks for the photos anon, they're very nice

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>>45690836
I assume no models you've found so far were good for upscaling, mind linking her? Can't find anything with some quick searches.

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>>45690118
None that I use with any regularity beyond this site, unfortunately -- but in hanging around here, you are guaranteed to see the things I do photograph. I keep a portfolio website, though: https://mothiraffe.portfolio.site/

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>>45691556
god you have so much money

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>>45691986
I have many things, but I do not possess wealth or stability in any sense. I was lucky to have a better situation in the past, and now I am following the age old 4chan path of trying to get disability due to significantly, suddenly changed circumstances. Being a person fucks you up, but at least there are dolls. That doesn't help with the flooding and mold problem of this inherited house I cannot afford to fix or pay taxes on (so I will probably lose it, and thus my home,) the lack of jobs in my area (of any kind,) my own body getting worse with age, or the other problems I am dreading dealing with in this coming year. Having Things is nice, but being assured of my own survival and not constantly exposed to stachybotrys would be far nicer.

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>>45692108
I assumed you were one of those people who moved to the country to work remote. That's an interesting situation. Moldy house that's suceptible to flooding isn't a good house to live in.

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>>45692410
That would be nice, but alas not. Not to get too much into blogging, but I was adopted to be a caretaker in my elderly family. The stipend from the VA in the last few years was solid, but has obviously dried up as my relatives have passed on. The toll of being a full-time caretaker to multiple adults since I was a preteen has left considerable strain on the ol' flesh vessel, and as a result I find myself in the curious position of having failing health and no marketable (accredited) skills in my 30s. I have a house, but it is a house that should probably be condemned. I have a vehicle, but it is ancient, and failing. I have some savings, but they go to the immediacy of my bills and survival. And even if I sell all my dolls, my camera, and anything else not nailed down... it would only buy me a few months. 2024 is going to be a weird year full of discoveries I'm not looking forward to having -- but if I hadn't been adopted all those years ago, I would assuredly be dead. So, who am I to complain? I will find a way forward in some way... or if that's not an option after all, then I shall enjoy the time I have left, and take my own life later this year at a time and manner of my choosing. I'm content either way... much as I'd prefer to stick around, I've enjoyed my time here on earth despite the hardships. Life is finite and fleeting, my friends! Enjoy every moment you have left as much as you are able, and don't be afraid to take chances. Life is far too short to waste on fear.

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>>45692602
>caretaker
NTA but as someone who's also 3X with zero marketable skills and on his way to the rope (I wasted my entire life on art) I hope you figure out a good compromise. That's really all there is to it

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>>45692602
>and no marketable (accredited) skills in my 30s
your care is actually a marketable skill, skilled caretaker will get you hired at any place doing the same or similar. don't put yourself down. I've seen people get hired for less, if you need it now.

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>>45693913
yeah there's a lot of employment for that. looks a lot better on a resume than "I can draw really well" lol that's 100% useless
but anyway let's not derail, I'm sure anon doesn't want this kind of attention either

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Because I'm importing a doll from abroad and I live in Europe, where everything is absurd, is there a possibility that this purchase will get me in trouble? The sculpt is naked after all. Do people at customs ever think it's a sex doll or something? Did this ever happen to anyone here?
Maybe I'm being unnecessarily paranoid but they're gonna see a large package that says "doll" ordered by a guy...

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>>45690681
it's easier to tell how wonky the proportions are irl

>>45692108
that sounds like my mom's house
which, at some point, we will have to deal with one way or another
not looking forward to that
>>45693913
I also get not wanting to deal with that anymore
I missed out on the whole starting-my-own-family thing due to being a dweeb so now I'm considered an always-available adult who can help aging family/acquaintances
then again maybe there's some attraction to doing it for pay and the associated professional walls involved

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>>45694108
You're overthinking it. Doll nudity isnt at all detailed (so unlikely to be considered obscene) nor do they have a hole (something important for a sex doll). Looking up the company will let them know if the box has an oversized barbie or a sex doll. I'd be more worried about the ransom note customs will write up for you rather than getting arrested.

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>>45694212
>I'd be more worried about the ransom note customs will write up for you
Sadly I know this part very well. I hate "duties"

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>>45694257
It's always a treat when the cost for the 'privilege' of paying customs is more than the actual customs on the item. At least in all the years of importing stuff from Japan they havent confused the declaration of value for Canadian dollars instead of Yen.

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>>45694279
>It's always a treat when the cost for the 'privilege' of paying customs is more than the actual customs on the item.
Jesus Christ I hope not. I'm setting aside about 30% of the order's cost.

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reposting more stuff from the archive

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>>45694166
>then again maybe there's some attraction to doing it for pay and the associated professional walls involved
last post about this because I hate derailing such a good thread but: there are not many walls for this profession, they are DESPERATE for honest people who won't abuse the elderly. If you can tolerate this kind of work, you will ALWAYS have work and it isn't hard to get into. Don't undersell yourselves.

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Thankfully I'm not completely enamored with this so I do not regret missing out on her too much also she's like 1/4 or smaller. I've watched a video for Shinku and she's so high quality.
There have been a few Suigintou so far, maybe some other company will make her in 1/3...

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how do you all set up pics of ur dolls?
it seems like some of just snap pics in your home
for those who dont, do you just go outside and snap pics?
i was thinking about going to hobby lobby and making sets for the doll to pose in

>>45689510
i hope that there is a body sock on that doll...
>>45687882
i never thought of her as my daughter, but i guess that makes sense when i was doing her hair, it reminded me of having to do my cousin's hair
>>45688111
yeah, thats a huge reason as to why i wanna take care of what i already got (plus i only got her a week ago)
when you say model kits, you mean like gundam?

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>>45690681
your dolls make up is so pretty!

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>>45695932
Yep I started off with /toy/ this summer but I realized what I really wanted was dolls pretty quickly. Is this Nendoroid your first doll/toy?

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>>45690170
In love with this doll

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>>45695932
To me it's a spur of the moment thing, I usually just think they'd look nice in one place or another and snap a quick picture. I haven't taken any of them out for pictures though, partially because I am nervous about having them out and about and also because I would rather not be stared at.

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Wait a second - Dolk is a shop, right? They do not produce the dolls. So who is making these Rozen Maiden dolls? The sculpt on the bodies is so beautiful. I have a hunch that it's myou-doll since they're korean and the style is similar.

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>>45689813
>>45689850
The Homura cosplayer is a Mio Honda and the schoolgirl one is a Chihaya Kisaragi. If you need any other ones ID'd I have a pretty good eye for sculpts, especially the older ones
>>45696894
Dolk also produces/distributes their own products from time to time. A common thing for them to do is collab with brands to exclusively sell variant fullsets at their shop at a premium. They've done this with Myoudoll and Tinyfox and other brands. If there isn't a company referenced as the collaborator on the doll, it's probably just being made by dolk

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I wish I had $1300 right now because this is my jam
Why don't they play more on the mechanical aspect of dolls?
>>45696945
>If there isn't a company referenced as the collaborator on the doll, it's probably just being made by dolk
Interesting. I've seen no reference to other companies. So these are made by Dolk. The bodies are really great.

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oh my god these are so cool

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>>45697140
Both those dolls are made by Dollzone, you can find them on the JP Dolkstation site on the Dollzone page

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>>45696143
oh i am not the nendroid anon lol
you were replying to two different people
>>45696783
>I haven't taken any of them out for pictures though, partially because I am nervous about having them out and about and also because I would rather not be stared at.
if i were to go out for pictures i would try to find a spot with not a lot of people in it because i would be scared of someone trying to mess with the doll and reasons you listed

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>>45696320
:)

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>>45697175
>this is my jam
same (among other jams)
at some point I intend to make a highly-modified AP with a Type M head because I think it would make a great Nihei-style cyborg doll

>>45695201
just for clarification I meant boundaries, i.e. like you'd maintain between personal & professional life

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>>45695932
I do snap a lot of pics at home, because they stand on my desk in front of me all the time
>oh that pose is super cute from this angle
>takes 20 pictures
I've done a couple outdoor shoots (picrel) and intend to do more, it's just so cold out right now
I think having some scale indoor sets for shoots would be really cool, I just don't know where I'd put them
screw that, I don't know where or when I'd build them…

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>>45697251
Yeah I found them on the Dollzone site while browsing on a nice list of BJD makers in Japanese.
I've got a suspicion that they're the same people as DollChateau 'cause the style is similar and the formatting on info pages is exactly the same.
Now I get why this hobby is so dangerous. You've got one doll on the way and you're already thinking of the next (and these aren't even third on the list) not to mention the quickly growing list of clothes
I think I'm gonna have to shut myself out and stop researching new doll makers, stick to this one maker I love and get maybe another doll at best, maybe two more. And I can save on clothes too this way because I can swap 'em out between them... Yeah I'm gonna be safe
>>45697305
>you were replying to two different people
oh whoopsie
>>45697351
I wouldn't even dream of outdoor photoshoots 'cause a gang of hooligans would kill my doll and then me faster than I can take a single picture. A scale indoor set seems far more appealing that a booth. Dolls looking pretty in a sterile photo environment can get pretty boring. Really sucks because I love shooting photos is natural lighting, I have a decent setup at home but the studio is not for me.

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>>45697420
>quickly growing list of clothes
one of the reasons I got into dolls was because I was interested in tailoring
so my goal is to buy a minimum and make most of the clothes I want
that way I can also make exactly what I want instead of having to make do (slightly wrong style, wrong size, etc.)
still working on getting there but I did make this skirt recently >>45694166
>a gang of hooligans would kill my doll and then me faster than I can take a single picture
lol I hope it isn't really that bad where you live
I have to say though having the neighbors walk their dog past me while I was out at 10pm taking photos of a half-naked doll was a special feeling

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>>45646475
The girls have arrived
They're so cute; I'm very happy with them. The one gripe is that Reimu's hair tubes need the little white frills on the top and bottom of them but that should be easy to fix DIY.
I need to get stands

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>>45697931
>Touhou and a gondola
just like the good old days
brought a tear to my eye

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>>45697616
>lol I hope it isn't really that bad where you live
It is. Generally if you do anything that draws attention you're practically begging for trouble, and if your hobbies are anything outside of watching sports or something equally popular, you're a gay weirdo. I am still in disbelief that there are places in the world where you don't actually have to hide everything about you.

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>>45697616
>I did make this skirt recently
Oh I recognize that skirt! You were working on it in an older thread. It's very nice anon.

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>>45675504
Now I really want a spider monster girl to go with my actual spiders

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>>45691388
I can sympathize with this doll, I also feel personally violated when I step in bubblegum

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monsterdoll anon would love this

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I love this one. The anime-style dolls aren't really what I like the best, but I've saved over 200 pictures from the archives...

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all right, I'll be off for the day
comfy thread as always

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>>45682309
ok then i'll stick with alice
>>45698286
not monster anon but, i wanted to get some alternate parts for alice so that she can have a human form and a monster form

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>>45689510
i heard that there are some people who take pics of their dolls in water
i gotta see it to believe it desu

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>>45698655
Yeah I took some last year.

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>>45698655
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>>45698730
>>45698737
brave
I'd be too afraid her face will wash off

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>>45689510
well, me personally the reason i am spazzing out is because i read that microscopic pigments on your skin can stain the doll so i wash my hands before handling

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>>45698737
>>45698730
how do you clean her after?
like that is chlorine in there and you didnt notice anything different about the doll after?

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>>45698836
>tfw that one anon who found this out the hard way hasn't posted the doll in question since

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>>45698862
wait what?
can you tell the story?

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>>45682309
>ド
are those dakuten marks?
god, i need to learn some japanese

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>>45692738
I hope the same for you, anon. I hope we both find a way forward despite everything. Much as I am at peace with my own plans, I don't want to see anyone else forced to resort to the same fate. I sincerely hope that 2024 is a kind year to us all.

>>45698286
That is unironically my friend's extremely customized Bobobie Sprite and the amount of work that went into making it look that good is honestly insane to me.
https://kirindensetsu.tumblr.com/post/649925029535088640/the-making-of-fubuki

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>>45698648
is she imitating the martial arts she is seeing in the anime?

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>>45698872
iirc
>anon buys new doll
>handles bright red clothes or wig with bare hands
>anon had not heard of wearing gloves to handle dolls
>dye transfers to skin
>dye transfers to vinyl
to be fair they could just be one of the anons that only posts here once a year or so

>>45698927
oh shit I've seen the Fubuki post before
maybe because you posted it before I guess

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>>45698842
It's salt water, no chlorine. Cleaned with a towel. Didn't notice any problems. I've also seen plenty of photos on twitter of dolls in streams, rivers, and oceans.
>>45698810
I don't think it will wash off that easily.
>>45698862
You might be talking about me. She just had a small red spot on her arm that I have no idea how it got there. The body was used by another doll for a few months before I got her. I just haven't taken any new pictures of her.

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>>45697420
>I've got a suspicion that they're the same people as DollChateau 'cause the style is similar and the formatting on info pages is exactly the same.
You are indeed correct! Fun fact: Tiny Fox is also made by the same company.

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>>45699395
>You might be talking about me
yeah I had a feeling

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>>45698810
If the face is sealed properly with MSC or other sealants it will not wash off with water or even like boiling soap and water - you'd need a solvent like acetone/nail polish remover to eat through the sealant to remove the faceup

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>>45699436
Yeah she's fine, I just haven't taken any new pictures of her. In fact, I can't even find the stain anymore. I'm certain it was on her right arm or elbow. I haven't even done any kind of stain treatment.

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>>45699507
stains typically diffuse in vinyl, stain cream basically makes the stain diffuse outwards into the cream instead of inwards into the rest of the part
good to hear though
I see you have uh some solution for the bangs
decided what you're going to do long-term for styling them?

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>>45699549
I like the clips so I think I'll stick with them.

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>>45698927
>That is unironically my friend's extremely customized Bobobie Sprite
Oh I forgot how absolutely tiny this world is... I have taken the photo from that blog post. Absolutely crazy work and the doll looks fantastic

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New Thread

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I want to fuck a doll anon

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>>45700504
no anon that's BORFIDDEN!!!

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>>45699002
yes she is!

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>>45698737
The tiny squirt gun is so cute. I love this photo so much

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>>45705245
Thanks. I got the gun from https://hashi-koubou.booth.pm . Everything is out of stock right now, but maybe it will be restocked in the future.

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I think I'm done with the hobby, and I'll be trashing all my dolls and clothes. If you're reading this, don't get into this hobby, it's nothing but a money sink, and you'll never be as good as the worst twitter poster.

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>>45708103
all things require balance anon
including life transitions, such as exiting a hobby

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>>45708103
Interesting because I'm getting into resin after leaving smaller scale toys. What was the event that made you give up?
>you'll never be as good as the worst twitter poster.
What does this mean? You mean doll photography?