BJD Thread

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Anon Goes to I-Doll Edition

BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.
Previous Thread: >>42841270
Resin Dolls Thread: Dead Again (but you can post here, too.)
Fashion/Other Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/10328118

FAQs and Links
New Guide: anime-dolls.moe
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Booru: bjd.booru.org
Telegram: https://t.me/BallJointDolls
Sewing pattern books:
https://mega.nz/folder/iFd3wapa#B70grHUe4xsTkLU_s8Ag_Q
Doll Calendar Project: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1abqGwCjvHI0DalA13tDVTwtgYyXPgG1UXJ98AcNCeQk/edit?usp=sharing

Current Photo Challenge: Sleepwear
Previous Photo Challenge: Flowers
If your doll is for fucking, go to /ona/:
>>42950766
(The thing you're looking for is made by Six House Dolls.)

https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S74834658/
Don't forget to vote for the DDs you want to see rereleased, anons.

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House is my dollfie faceup? Took me five tries.

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>>43015549
Honestly anon? Really cute. I like the highlighting on the eyelashes, People can draw eyelashes too thick, but you did good to taper them to points. Your lines are clean smooth, and the overall look is very charming. You did good work and you should be proud when you show her off.

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>thread edition

d-d-doushio~

I didn't take many resin doll photos... My bad. Though I'm biased towards vinyl.

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>>43015675
We are the vinyl thread, so it's fine. Though they're more than welcome to post here, the dedicated resin exists in /toy/ whenever someone wants to make it. I thought it was fun that someone here got to go to an actual doll event, so I wanted to highlight that such events exist in the OP. Thank you for your photos, anon.

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>>43015691
Oh cool, I've mostly just lurked, since I'm too incompetent to ever personally own, paint and fully kit out a BJD, but I've always enjoyed looking at the different clothing styles, accessories and photo situations people put them in.
I'll most likely go to the VOLKS event next month as well and take a few hundred photos there as well (hopefully less of my shots are out of focus and with shit lighting this time).

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>>43015549
pro
I can only hope to do this good a job when I get around to doing my MDD's faceup

>>43015739
>I'm too incompetent to ever personally own
yeah sure keep telling yourself that, I'll be waiting for pics of your own doll

>>43013600
I don't do resin but I've heard of resin owners putting like moleskin or a thin layer of hot glue in the joints to increase their staying power
iirc it's called sueding

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>>43015339
Where can I find strawberry fabric? I can only find normal size fabric, which is too big for dolls. Pic related.

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>>43017518
my dude, the answer is almost always going to be etsy.
etsy.com/listing/879230701/mini-strawberry-asa-light-weight-fabric
the search term you'll want is small print (x) fabric or mini print (x) fabric, with (x) being whatever print you're looking for.

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So what body is this, anyway?

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>>43015739
>personally own, paint and fully kit out a BJD
I think most doll owners don't get that involved in the customization process (painting your own face-up, etc). Just buy a cute head on Yahoo! Auctions, get a body, wig, and cute outfit(s) and you're good to go. Or you could even just get a complete doll from any of the various manufacturers.
>>43021646
Not sure what body, but definitely a lot of photoshop. Not complaining, I really like that user's pictures, though I do prefer natural photos of dolls.

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>>43021646
Looks shooped but six house dolls has a similar body type in silicone (but with a smaller chest)

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>>43022216
Mochi-Ashi MDDs should have had bellies like this.

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>>43022372
agreed. it's be so cute...

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Centaur-Anon, have you tried wire in the joints? It should help with stability. Thick florist wire does wonders.
Otherwise you can scoot the knot a little tighter wherever it is without having to take it out and re-string the whole horse.

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I shouldn’t have bought this so soon after Arcueid but I found on Mandarake and she’s too cute for me to pass up. I tried to pose her with the umbrella but I was too clumsy to make it work. Also the hair ribbons are pretty easy to knock out is there any trick to make them stay in better?

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>>43015549
I am trying to do my own faceup on a DDH-01 but I just can't get it right, it's too messy and not finely detailed... do you have any tips for me? I am using acrylic paint and fine tipped brushes. Yours looks so good, I can't believe that's only your 5th try. Good job.

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>>43023135
already up to three dolls? jelly
what size is she? and is it a manufacturer set?
as for the ribbons, how do they attach?

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>>43023544
Love the creativity of this shot

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I'm not sure what to do with her bangs. They cover her eyebrows, and I think it's very important for them to be visible. If I try to comb them to the sides, they fall straight back down, even with wig oil mist. I've been thinking about trying to thin them with thinning shears to hopefully make them easier to style (even bought some), but I've never done that before and I'm afraid of messing the wig up irreversibly, assuming it would even help at all if I didn't mess up. Maybe I could try styling them with a flat iron so they're not going straight down. I just thought of that while typing this - would it work? For now, I'm using these clips. I think they look cute. What do you guys think? I kinda like them. Should I just keep her hair like this after all? Maybe find some cuter clips, of course.
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>>43023551
I love these. I've wanted to do something similar with my dolls, but I've only found guitars in the right scale. I think those are actually the same drums that I posted a few threads back that were the wrong scale for MDD, but they made them work!

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>>43023567
>flat iron
I think you might want to use a curling iron (do they make them that small?) or wig wax + something to curl them over
basically, make them extend out over her forehead instead of laying against it
my MDD's bangs are even longer than that but disclaimer, I haven't actually tried it on her yet because I haven't had time

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>>43023707
I see what you're suggesting, that might certainly help. You can do it with a flat iron too. That's what they used in this video (at 4:15) https://youtu.be/YBJZ2wZ8ARw

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>>43023756
as I wrote that I did consider that was a possibility and that I had no idea what I was talking about lol

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>>43023567
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>>43023788
If using heat on wigs, make sure it's heat-resistant fiber or it will either melt, or catch fire. Be safe anons!

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>>43023707
You can use a straightener to do curls, you don't need a curling iron. Just twist your hand as you go.

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>>43023407
I use a wet palette to thin out the acrylic paint. It makes the paint not too thick and more easier to make lines. If you don't have a wet palette you can use a damp napkin or paper towel and put it in some sort of container, then place a dry piece of parchment paper on top of it. Also don't put too much paint on the brush. You can test your paint strokes on your fingernail or something to get a feeling of your paint thickness. Patience also helps.

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I LOVE dolls

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>>43015339
This is so fucking scary and spooky to me.

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>>43027165
They're so cute though, why do you find it scary?

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>>43027165
I used to not like them until at one point something clicked in my brain. These are extremely well crafted and absurdly expensive canvases artists can breathe life into. There's a lot of beauty in that.

And as the anon above me said, they're fucking CUTE as SHIT bro.

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>>43027165
Fuck off

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>>43027165
It's ok anon, I used to find dolls weird as well. Now I'm OP. Things change.

>>43028488
It's exactly like this. One day something clicked and suddenly I was enamored with them.

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>>43022798
Wiring helped. Cutting the elastic helped. Honestly it's lovely, but the insides are basically just a big hollow space. Most centaur dolls have a hook or something inside to thread the elastic through which helps keep them together... I did what I could. It's not perfect, I'll probly change the styling, he needs a paint job... but by god. He's together. He is in one piece. He can stand, very tenuously. And most importantly, I can finally rest my hands.

I have nothing for him to wear and I am realizing this only now. Any ideas on names?

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I recently got a 63cm tpe doll I would like to get an anime head and a blue Alice in wonderland style maid dress eventually.

Any good or popular anime heads that can be 3D printed? (I have a resin 3D printer)

Where do y’all shop for doll clothes? I have some cheap stuff coming from AliExpress

My doll is wearing some 18 inch “American girl” style clothes. I won’t post her much because she is probably outside the scope of the thread.

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>>43031919
Etsy sellers and ACBJD for clothes, possibly also Etsy for 3D printable head sculpts.

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>>43031752
Sunburst.

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>>43031752
Congrats on getting it all together, his freckles are very cute. This might not be the direction you're taking him but I think some slightly weird Irish names might be cool like Tiarnan, Aichlinn, or Iarlaith

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>>43032110
That's a pretty name, thank you!

>>43032113
I was kind of thinking of that actually, thank you for the suggestions. NatsukiBJD made the head (it's their sculpt "Spica") and did his faceup, they do good work.

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>>43031752
Oh congratulations! He looks great!

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I am trying to determine what sculpt is she. Maybe Sheryl? Any ideas?

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Whoever ended up getting a Kaede last year from a private seller, I hope she and you have been well. I still check in here often, good to see everyone progressing along.

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>>43032930
We are still around and doing well thanks.

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https://youtube.com/shorts/Zj3HXg_omR8

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>>43031752
Yjk

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Do any of you take photos of your dolls in public? I try to but don’t get very good ones be sure I’m rushing due to embarrassment. Picrel i took this on a recent trip to Dublin

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>>43038699
I don't leave my house much anymore agoraphobia is a very dumb and inconvenient condition to live with, because I should be able to just tell my brain "your anxiety is founded on nothing", but unfortunately getting that brain to listen is a whole other matter. but when I do I try to make time for doll photos. People tend to be positively curious in my interactions, and most assume it's for some internet thing. The more you do it, the easier it will become! Scope out areas you might want to take photos in before you show up to find out when they're least busy, as well. Parks on cold days when children are in school tend to be deserted, for example. I think it's good that you're pushing your boundaries, anon. Keep working on it!

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>>43023567
Trimming straight bangs on a wig is really easy, anon.

You need to go slowly in layers. Separate off just the lowest layer/weft of hair against the forehead, it will be very thin and sparse. Trim this to be the shortest you'd want the bangs. Like how short it would be if you went shit that's just a little too short.
Then make another thin layer, comb it over the first, and trim it just a little bit longer using the first cut as a template.
Continue in layers until the hair is done.

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>>43039304
Not that anon but thank you for this, i'm going to try this.

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>>43039085
>I don't leave my house much anymore
I wish I could do this, I'm just so tired of talking to people all the time. Gotta find one of those jobs where I don't have to interact with people.

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>>43041064
I'm living off of savings right now lmao, it's not ideal. I'll... work something out. Amen to that anon. We'll all find a path forward somehow. A lot more work is remote these days compared to the past, and that does help. Hopefully you can find a job that lets you be comfortable and still allows you to not just survive, but to thrive and have hobbies. I hope that for all of you. Times are rough, but seriously, I hope things look up for everyone here very sincerely. I know nihilistic apathy is the general modus operandi of this website, but I lose nothing in hoping that things will suck less.

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I’m absolutely in love with her bros, she’s perfect.

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Stay healthy /jp/ies. Things will get better, but you have to accept that fear and pain will be a part of the process.

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Surround yourself in beauty and seek out beauty in life.

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>>43041428
Thanks anon. These made my night.

>>43041309
She's absolutely stunning anon, congratulations!

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doll… withdrawal…
been too busy to even touch them for like two weeks

>>43041104
>living off savings
yeah I've been there before
though that was years ago now, and for other reasons
the longer it lasts the harder it is to change, a bit scared of it happening again even if it's unlikely

>>43045971
digging the bukimi-kawaii

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>>43050438
I really like this.

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>>43051694
I recognize your doll anon, she's very cute!

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>>43045971
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Oh yeah, I got these too from (https://twitter.com/ichigohamster).). Quite a few of the artists at the booths were very happy to talk to foreigners too. She kept telling me to take more and more printed photos of her dolls. Check her twitter out she has some really good stuff imo. She mentioned she makes custom wigs as well.

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I don't remember which pictures I posted and which not anymore...

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>>43066554
It's ok anon, you can post them again. OC is always welcome, at least in my opinion.

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>>43066554
Were there any booths with tacticool dolls?

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>>43066722
There was one, but there was a large crowd of people talking about the accessories and the little gun models, so I didn't want to bother them by taking photos...And by the time I got around to them again they had already packed them up ;_; Surprisingly though, not that many tacticool ones dunno why...

>>43066716
I'll use my brain to the best of my abilities.

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Any guides for selling dolls? Going to be moving continents soon and I've never sold anything online and can only really take one or two with me.

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>>43067312
The ideal selling process depends on where you're currently living. If you're planning to sell online, Mercari, Facebook marketplace, and Discord servers seem to be the most common places to sell dolls among English speakers.

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>>43067637
Hmm, thank you sister. I suppose I'll give Mercari a go. Discord and Facebook both seem a bit.. shady.

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>>43067312
What do you have available anon? I might be interested -- dolls, but also doll-adjacent things like wigs or props. Do let me know! [e-mail]

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I haven't realized how well defined Dollfie Dream legs are

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https://volksusa.com/event/202304dcoord/
So, generally speaking, what's the win rate on these like? Is it one winner per each doll? Multiple winners possible? Put another way, should I shoot my shot for the one I want and hope for the best, or is it unlikely enough that I should recruit others in my life to apply for me (knowing full well that if I win multiples I'll be buying multiples.)

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>>43071612
Which one are you going for anon?

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>>43071845
I really like all of them, but I'm not missing the chance to drag home a tan boy if I can get one. Second choice is probly the MDD girl, she's precious.

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>>43071612
these are not the final looks right? just the base models. I love the boy but I'm not crazy about the suit.

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>>43071612
I love the DDH-11 sculpt so much but I don’t know if I can get another doll right now. I’m pretty much out of room for more.

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>>43073769
> these are not the final looks
I'm not sure what you mean by this but my dcoord came exactly as shown in the picture, outfit, wig and all.

>>43071612
> what's the win rate
I applied for 2 last time and got 1.

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>>43071612
When is Volks finally going to sell base boy bodies? I hate to buy a faceup, wig, and outfit I'm not going to use.

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>>43075139
right around the time they start selling tan bodies online, I'm sure. So never

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>>43073957
Thanks for the info. I misunderstood the following part
>Images are coordination examples.
So I thought that clothes/hair/eyes would be customized for each winner of the lottery, even if they had won the same base body/head/screening.

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>>43075139
When hell freezes over, I guess. I've been asking them directly about this for years now. They are convinced beyond any measure of actual market metrics that these things are not desirable because most dolls sold in asia are SWS MDDs. Does not matter how some people do so much volume in proxy-buying for Dream Choice that they can run a certified side-hustle providing it to gaijin, the only market that truly matters to Volks (and the majority of Japanese companies) is Japan specifically. It's unfortunate and until something convinces them otherwise, we're stuck like this.

>>43073957
She's so pretty anon, congratulations!

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>>43077318
I'll be eternally baffled by companies insisting that there's no market for something they don't sell. More Japanese girls would be into vinyl dolls if they could get male dolls as easily as female dolls.

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>>43077781
It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. "No one buys male/tan/DDP," says company who makes it hard as they can to get the first two and promotes the third one so little that I rountely talk to people unaware that there's a size between DDS and MDD. You'd think the popularity of proxy buyers would have clued them in that the market is willing to jump through hoops just to give Volks their money. The popularity of Dollfie Icons as well should really be a sign that people love alternative vinyl colors that don't require a bottle of RIT Dyemore to achieve. Even if they just offer them seasonally (because I understand they have a limited capacity for casting) that would go a long way to helping them meet demand -- on top of enabling them to print money hand over fist. (That sad, male options should really be standard, it's baffling that they aren't.)

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>>43077318
Pale-faced lolitas are the current trend, sorry anon

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>>43078011
>Dollfie Icons
What kills me the most about this in particular is that is was a VolksUSA initiative. That's why the joints didn't match the first time around, they wanted it done as cheap as possible. It sold like hotcakes and Japanese collectors were so bent about not getting them they had to do a version 2 with a special Japanese release as well.

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One for the resin posters.

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>>43031752
OMG who makes the centaur body, it's awesome!!

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For anyone interested, this artists has a YouTube channnel
https://youtu.be/fhcOK3mn9O4

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>>43079469
Studio Naiko! This is their doll Moon, and you can get it from Stacy's Pink Ocean: http://www.stacyspinkocean.com/product_v.asp?id=6658

It's very expensive, easily the most I've personally spent on a doll. But then, it is a ten-pound resin horse ass, so this is to be expected. He also comes with a baggie of resin horns -- unicorn, spiral, and bull horns (no antlers, sadly.) I have to say though, this is a preposterously large doll. The extra 8cm over a 60cm Dollfie Dream doesn't prepare you for the size of this. That shirt he's wearing is one I originally got for my DDs before I understood how sizing worked, and you could probably clothe a pair of MDD in there from head to toe. On him? Hell, I'd say it's a little short. Absurdly large doll.

(It will cost exponentially more, but if any of you get one, for the love of god, get it shipped strung. Stringing this broke my stringing tools and took a frankly comical amount of time. It's worth it. I don't know how much it would be, but if I could go back in time, I'd have paid the price.)

I still have the head which comes with this doll, but the one one the body is Spica, from NatsukiBJD, who also did his faceup. You can get Spica still from them on instagram, I believe -- they may have sold them all. Spica is a large head that fits better on a 68-70CM body than a 60cm DD one, I feel -- it's pretty big. NatsukiBJD does simple, shoujo-manga-y faceups that I think worked really well for his expression, personally, and they kept in good communication with me the entire time during both the casting process, and as he was being worked on. I'd personally recommend their work.

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>>43015339
Hello doll general thread
Loving dolls simple as

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I'm seriously amazed at these pics, great work from the owner

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>>43080385
Hello anon, thank you for dropping by and sharing some photos. The image links back to OpqIzr18 on twitter, but I am unsure if they are the photographer.

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>>43080519
The user is elfene_ts

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This dolls actually so beautiful I'm actually mesmerized...

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if any dollfag is thinking about buying a DSLR, please buy one with an LCD panel you can extend, flip over and shit... don't make my mistake

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>>43080770
I brought my old 5d mark II to Japan. It's decent desu. What's the secret to the detachable LCD panels?

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>>43080816
I mean those you can extend not really technically detachable you know, but anyway helps a lot in tons of shots, feel like a must have

Are you in a doll meeting in Japan or what

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>>43080882
Hmmmm... I see what you mean. I didn't have that problem at I-Doll since if you just waited eventually the crowds would disperse and you could have all the room to take the shot you want at the appropriate angle and with the aperture of your choice.
Though I did struggle with getting good photos at AnimeJapan last week due to always having to move in a never-ending stream of people who all want to take the shot they want. In that situation I can definitely it helping...

Guess I have something to look forward to when I decide to upgrade to a fancy mirrorless Sony A7S or something...

>Are you in a doll meeting in Japan or what
Yeah, went to I-Doll a couple weeks ago and I'll drop by the VOLKS one in April and supply you guys with a lot of photos from there too.

tl;dr yes

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>>43080816
NTA but I have an old G11 I use a lot, and having the screen flip out and move is pretty useful, and using it as a waist level finder is pretty great. I wouldn't personally call it a requirement by any means, though.

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https://discord.gg/CyQKHb6c

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>>43084754
I ain't clickin' that.

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>>43080960
I was saying more like, sometimes you have to make a shot at ground level and having that panel makes all easier

>I-Doll
Im not very versed with Doll events, only dolpa, what is that one you mention? You went with your doll and took pics next to other dolls from japs?

Did you feel welcome or out of place? I say this because I sometimes feel very sad when I log into doll twitter and see Japanese people mostly, like their own bubble which is not very friendly towards strangers, or at least very hard to break in if you don't speak Japanese. Do you travek a lot or live in JP? Please take pictures

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>>43088276
>sometimes you have to make a shot at ground level
Damn... You're right lol... I only recently got back into taking photos, so it didn't cross my mind to go that crazy with the angles, but it makes sense...

>Im not very versed with Doll events, only dolpa, what is that one you mention?
(Me neither I only just casually lurked these threads before) But yeah, I-Doll was for a variety of doll types and accessories. Dolpa is the one I was referencing, I just forgot the name.
>You went with your doll and took pics next to other dolls from japs?
No, I don't own a doll (yet). I like taking photos and looking at photos of them. I don't know if I'd ever own one.

Here's a little photo of the event. We technically weren't allowed to take pictures of the venue itself (devilishly broke that rule here hehehe~), but it was like this with the left side of the venue being split into several hundred booths and the right side having tables you can rent with your friends people affiliated with your brand/group/circle/company etc to promote your work like in
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and so on.

>Did you feel welcome or out of place?
Both really. I know what you mean with the twitter bubble thing yeah. The Japanese are terminal twitter users and they've constructed an entire culture around it. But if you present your dolls or accessories or whatever to them earnestly and seriously they would 100% accept you.
As for the event, basically I'll never not look ridiculously out of place at almost any otaku-ish event since I'm a very tall eastern European guy (the event was probably 70/30 female to male ratio), but people are more often than not happy to see foreigners attending these events. I didn't have a single negative interaction and if you demonstrate any Japanese knowledge (like complimenting the wig or asking if a certain part of the outfit was custom made) the more extroverted ones would instantly infodump you happily.
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Like this girl was very happy to tell me about her custom made wigs and kept telling me to take more and more printouts (she was pretty cute too, so I was kinda shy and kept my talking short and simple because I'm not that confident in my Japanese yet FUCKFUCK UFCKFUFKC)
The golden rule is learn Japanese t b h.
>Do you travek a lot or live in JP?
I'm still fresh off the boat, but I live and work here (3 months lol).
>Please take pictures
Of course. I've been practicing with my camera a lot recently, so hopefully I'll have less failed shots this time. As long as there isn't bad mixed lighting, I can provide!

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>>43087799
i did (discord shows you the server info to confirm)
seemed weeb-y but if it was doll-related that wasn't clear
it would be fun to be in a /jp/ bjd server but i've found the people who join servers for generals tend to stop posting in the generals so i'll stay here

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>>43090702
LALAS

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yay stain treatment
just what I wanted to do today

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>>43094791
I've been there. Wrap the doll in clingfilm and shunt the stained part under a uv light to make it work better and faster (and prevent the cream from drying out.)

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>>43094838
I don't have a UV light so I'm just going to wait like I've done before
I'm trying plastic baggies this time since the plastic wrap is a pain, I'll see how it goes
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>>43096238
it's not the UV that's important, it's the heat. What I've done before is put the cream on the stains and put them in a bowl and cover that in wrap, not wrap the body. I keep an old filament light bulb around specifically for this, it heats up well and put that over the bowl. But you can use anything that'll keep it warm, but not hot. Did it every day for about 4 hours and the stains were completely gone in less than a week. Good luck anon!

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Are food pictures the only acceptable non-doll pics in a doll account?

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Smart Dolls are inferior to Dollfies. I said it.

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>>43096935
I agree.
Some smartdolls look cute though. All the sculpts based on Kanata/Kizuna are cute (picrel), but I tend to dislike the others, specially the semi real ones, that can look very "derpy". I think some anime style smartdolls can look great alongside dollfie dreams, but no many of them

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>>43097160
Picrel is same doll.

>>43097321
They can absolutely look good. (That one's gorgeous btw.) They just need... really mindful angling. Also the arms are even more shapeless and tube-like than DD arms and it drives me up the wall.

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How does your girlfriend/wife feel about your dolls? What would you do if she left you to marry her resin boyfriends instead

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>>43099056
My dolls are my girlfriends.

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>>43099056
My wife was really fucked up about them at first, it was one of the few major fights we had. Once she realized it wasn't a sex thing, wasn't me replacing her, and wasn't changing literally anything else about my life she eased up a lot. She's still not a fan, but she likes how they've made me more patient, more detail orientated and I've learned other skills as a result.

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>>43099056
I could do polyamory with dolls.

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>>43099056
My waifu would try and sell them for some apples under my nose.

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>I know nihilistic apathy is the general modus operandi of this website, but I lose nothing in hoping that things will suck less.
I really like that, Anon. I wish you the best.

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>>43102069
meant for >>43041104

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>>43099056
I am a girl and I do plan on marrying my sd13boy

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>>43096611
>it's not the UV that's important, it's the heat
wouldn't it be a heat/IR lamp you'd want to use instead?
I know some resins are UV-cured, but in general you want to avoid UV exposure because it'll degrade polymers
but I keep hearing people talking about using UV lamps to speed up stain removal

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>>43099056
My boyfriend thinks they're kinda creepy on their own but I style them so cutely even he has to admit they're cute, also said they're harmless and a fun outlet for creativity

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>>43103544
I'm not the anon who recommended UV, but yes, a heat or IR lamp would be ideal for this, anything that holds a consistent temp but isn't too hot. UV is best avoided. I've never seen people recommend UV, but I've never used it. I use a filament bulb because I have one and I'm cheap when it comes to non-doll stuff.

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>>43099956
I don't get it? Why would she sperg out about cute pieces of plastic?

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I've seen enough japanese documentaries to know where this is going

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>>43099056
I told my last gf about them but she didn't like it, we werent really serious or anything so I didnt mind

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>>43088916
Sorry for late reply, yes the lcd panel is absolute worth it in my opinion
>I like taking photos and looking at photos of them. I don't know if I'd ever own one.
That's okay, I think it takes a good while before someone decides on what kind od doll they want to have, like faceup or whatever, meanwhile people can get a smaller one to test the waters (or not)
>but people are more often than not happy to see foreigners attending these events. I didn't have a single negative interaction and if you demonstrate any Japanese knowledge (like complimenting the wig or asking if a certain part of the outfit was custom made) the more extroverted ones would instantly infodump you happily.
That's great, I would have thought the opposite so it gives me hopes, I want to attend one of these one day and see all the cute twitter dolls in person...
Hope you have a great time in jp

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>>43108333
Thank you for your kind words. Don't be afraid to reach out to the Japanese, they're probably more shy of you than you are of them.

If you're ever in Japan and afraid to go to these events alone due to a fear of standing out, don't worry, I'll help you out so we can both stand out together even more. Double the anxiety haha!

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What's your favorite scale, anons?

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>>43110763
DDS

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>>43110763
DDS. I like the torso sculpt more than the DD.

>>43111775
Cute feet

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>>43110763
Wait DDy is actually taller? I thought they only had a different bust size.

DD for being the most versatile. For me MDD sculpts all tend to have the same feeling or looks.

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>>43110763
I don't own anything bigger than a DDP currently. I'd like to have DDs some day though.

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>>43110763
All my girls are DDS, it's super versatile for clothes and easily fits more things than the others.

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>>43114187
I thought MDD had more clothes than any?

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>>43015339
Can any bjdfags help me? I have a retarded question but what sort of string should you get to restring your bjd? will any elastic cord that you can get at a department store do(as long as it's thin enough) or do you have to use some sort of specialised doll cords?

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>>43114885
The doll is trying to escape again!!!!

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>>43114826
I meant within the 1/3 scale. Particularly when it comes to SmD clothes. DDS and SmDs are closer in size than a DD is to either because the torso length, and hips. So clothes tailored for SmD will fit better on a DDS with the exception of pants being a little too long.

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>>43114995
*waist, not hips.

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Stupid question maybe but do DDS and DD share hip/shoulder frame sizes? I want a full height DD but I don't like the torso shape and want to use a DDS torso, so if I bought say a DDS hip and chest and DD arms/legs (complete with frame parts) would I be able to put them all together?

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Got my first doll today, a DD. I also got some clothes and wigs. Head hopefully comes tomorrow.
Sadly stand and some more clothes has not shipped yet, didn't realize it was made after ordering. Not sure if I should try make a stand, buy another one or just wait it out.

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>>43115671
I don't know about the hip joint definitively, but the upper torso frame is the exact same part for DDS and DD. So either arm will attach to the frame, but the DD arm is thicker, so the vinyl shell could get in the way. I'm sure that'll be the problem with the legs too if they connect, as I know the DD thighs are a little thicker than the DDS, and that'll be more conflict as the leg joint sits inside the hip shell.

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>>43115790
Cute dress and welcome to the hobby! As for the stand, my advice for you is to have her sitting until your stand comes. That's what I did in the same situation.

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>>43110763
MDD

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>>43114885
Not quite. The elastic size varies. If it's a 1/3 size doll, you probably want 4mm. 3mm for 1/4.

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>>43117254
I have a 1/4 doll so I'm planning on getting a 3mm elastic but is it alright if i get one from a regular store instead of buying it from an online dollstore?

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I want a Smart Doll Plus, for... reasons

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>>43117981
The sculpt of that doll, both versions, is so damn ugly

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>>43118056
I mean it's accurate as far as sculpts go but... definitely uncanny valley. Also haven't seen the movie but very unnerving when it is based off some horror movie.

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>>43118111
It's actually the same sculpt as a bunch of the other "semi-real" line, which makes the resemblance to a goofy horror movie doll by coincidence even funnier

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Spring photo set

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>>43118411
last one this month.

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>>43114885
Basically the bigger the doll, the thicker the elastic you want. I used some obscenely thick elastic for the centaur I've been posting. Basically for every scale you step down take a mm off of the elastic. 4mm for most 60cm dolls, 3mm for 40cm dolls, and so on and so forth.

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>>43118403
>>43118411
>>43118417
Your girls always have the most fashionable outfits anon, it's always a treat to see your posts.

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Something I really appreciate about this hobby is that it will wait for you. When I don't have the time or energy to work on my dolls, it's okay -- they can wait until that changes. In a world where everything seems so demanding, it's nice to have something that doesn't require constant focus and attention. So when I do feel the urge strike me again, it's a bit like coming home.

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>>43119722
The real thing I appreciate about this hobby is that it brings metaphysical beauty into the world.
Imperfect beings like us striving to tip the balance in this sometimes cruel and unforgiving existence towards a more bearable one.

Truly a modern day kind of stoic self-sacrifice in the name of moral virtue.

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>>43119722
>>43120488
I love this so much. You both sound like you have beautiful souls this is a really nice way to look at this hobby

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i like dolls because Im ugly and don't have friends but dolls are beautiful and I can talk to them without feeling like a burden to others

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https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m29125091064/
Someone's got a Miku up for sale on Mercari. US only, unfortunately.

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>>43121415
>the pantsu shot
>they're not shimapan

ONE. JOB.

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>>43118601
Thank you for saying so. I almost didn't take pictures this month for personal reasons. I'm glad I did in the end.

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>>43122884
I hope the coming month is a kinder one for you, anon. Thank you for always taking the time to share.

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>>43115790
Like the other anon said, I think you should be patient and wait for your stand.

>>43118417
The dresses are great. I really like the jewel part around the shoulders in the last pic. The flowers are a nice addition.
>>43118403
I hope her right hand is fine and it's just the metroid's stand that makes her skin look like a glove.

I thought I didn't like printed dresses but you're both showing me their good sides...

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>>43117981
>reasons
We all know that you want to hotglue her fivehead.

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>>43121415
>>>>like new
>stained
>trashy pantyshot photos
>900 burger dollars plus shipping
Disgusting.

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>>43123962
Don't forget the furry profile pic.

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>>43123913
It is just the stand for the metroid doing that. I normally make sure the stands are behind the girls, but I missed it this time around.
>the jewel part around the shoulders
I know, it's my favorite part too, I got that dress from a pattern maker that used to have an Etsy before all the Russians got kicked off. She made tutorial videos and always sold the one dress she made for the video when it was done. I always scrambled to buy them as I love a one-of-a-kind.
I know you didn't ask about all that, but here's her site now if you're curious; megamileo.myshopify.com

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>>43115790
Got the head. I like it even more than in the seller photos, seeing it in real life 3d.
Hands really sit rock hard on the hand frame, struggled for way to long and now my hands hurt.
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>>43123913
Thanks. I decided to wait for the stand but bought some string and cord stoppers so I can attach her to my tripod for photos at least.

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>>43125668
>>43125680
She's gorgeous anon! A tip for hands, if you end up buying other hands in the future, buy additional wrist joints with them, and warm up the vinyl a bit before putting them on. It's much easier to change out hands at the wrist than taking the vinyl off and on.

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>>43120488
Once upon a time when I was starting in the hobby, I stumbled upon a Japanese blogger that wrote about dolls. She said something like: doll collecting requires of you the sacrifice of a lot of money and time, but in return, you get compensated in beauty (she said it in a more beautiful way). Ive never forgotten that phrase, and I think about it a lot when I a looking for new things to buy for my dolls.

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>>43126496
A clear and healthy mind will produce beautiful things.
It's why I like this community more than the bishoujo figurine one.

I hope you continue to remember that phrase and keep up the good work!
お疲れ様です！

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I don't know what in the god damn world IMOMODOLL is but here's some twitter comparison to MDD semi white and TinyFox

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>>43128259
Imomodoll are another doll company -- a relatively new one. They're putting out a 60cm male doll at some point in the future and when they do I'm jumping on that like fleas to a dog. Thanks for the comparison anon!

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>>43128259
It's sad how unappealing the MDD body looks here. Oh well, at least clothes exist. I wonder if they're going to redesign the body before bringing it back in stock.

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>>43015549
How did you do the mouth?

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>>43128280
I'll be right there with you if their 60cm boy plans ever come to fruition.

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>>43128280
I saw their 68cm boy prototype, is that the one you mean? He was adorable....

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anyone knows where i can find a 9s dollfie
also do we know who won the poll to be remade

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>>43126117
Thank you. yes that's a good idea

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>>43133953
Polls are still open until the 16th.

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Hello dollfriends. I decided to pull the trigger and am in the process of scavenging together my own full size marisa. I'm trying to source a similar wig without much luck. Everything seems to be either not the right shade or style. I've tried the volks store, etsy, and mandarake.

Anyone have any other recommendations or search tips? And I'm assuming I can do the front braid myself?

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>>43133657
Yes, that's the one I meant. I gotta have him.

>>43133645
I hope we can both get one, anon!

>>43133953
Your best bet is to haunt Mandarake and Yahoo Japan Auctions until one comes up for sale. Good luck anon.

>>43134588
Cotindoll, Dollmore, and ACBJD might have something that'll work for you? Good luck anon. If you can braid hair, you should be able to do the front yourself.

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>>43134588
>full size marisa
uhh

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posting some nice AP pics that came up on insta lately
this one's by @_nagusame

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@haradolls

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@reiiii99

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>>43133657
Please post him.

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>>43137008
I need him.

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>>43133135
I cut out and sanded out the mouth hole then I used epoxy putty. It was a "leap of faith" not knowing how it will turn out but I'm glad it came out all right.

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I think this is the only male doll I took a photo of.

Dunno much about the male kits...

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>>43137225
He looks like a slut.

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>>43137467
He sure does and he will come in tan. Imomodoll giving us what Volks (and SmD) will not provide.

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Behold.
http://cheerydoll.com/product/list.html?cate_no=51
Someone actually making clothes specifically for DDP.

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New MDD bodies will be just in time for the calendar...

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>>43128259
damn, it doesnt match up with semi at all. I was hoping for an MDD body. Guess back to waiting for Volks to get out the new mochi already.

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I'm new to this but I gotta ask. Why are some auction heads are so expensive?

Is it the paint that they use? But that makes no sense considering that some heads go for way less

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>>43142763
It's the painter, more than the paint.

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>>43142763
The "marketing" in an auction format probably plays a big role too. I notice the high end sellers do an elaborate photoshoot, only list a few heads at a time, and never do repeats.

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>>43142763
You're paying for the head, the faceup supplies (paint, watercolor pencils, sealer, etc), the skill of the painter, the labor time, and usually the "one of a kind" nature of the product.
If the painter has exceptional skill or any amount of fame, their product will be more expensive.
Additional factors include the marketing (some artists may mark up their work for the supplies/time that went into the photoshoot), the personal value the artist assigns to their work, and the potential auction hype that drives up the price. Some heads sell cheap just because the right buyer didn't came across them. Some heads sell high becuase two or more people decided to fight for them.

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So what are your doll-adjacent plans for this year, anons? I took some time away from the hobby, so I'm looking forward to getting back into things in the coming months.

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>>43145493
faceup for my MDD
make some actual clothes not just socks
take doll photos & chill with one or more dollanons at tsubasacon

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>>43145632
When is Tsubasacon this year, I'll try to meet you there if I can. Baffled there's more than one person from here in this thread.

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>>43145707
october 6-8
anonymous image board, it's probably the same 2-3 of us talking about it every time
I'm the one who's in VA not WV
another one is the usual OP iirc

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>>43142763
Collecting Dollfie Dreams is similar to resin dolls in the sense that most people don't collect "stock" dolls, or licensed characters, but buy customized dolls (particularly heads). And the price really depends on how famous or recognized the artists doing the customizations are. Some artists sell their heads for thousand of dollars each, and most of the well known artist will sell their heads for half a grand. The way they present their dolls and the marketing behind it's important part as well. Some artist have an important presence on Twitter or YouTube, with many followers.

As a personal note, an artist that I admire very much is mt* doll (video related) she has a YouTube channel
https://youtube.com/@m.tdollchannel338

I hope I can buy some custom head from her in the future, but sure enough is not going to be cheap.

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>>43145493
I want to get my first DD and start making my own doll clothes. I want to make lots of frilly things.

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I have something coming in the mail I've always wanted, anons. She's a "sun skin" DDP! I never thought I'd see one on the secondhand market, but now she's on the way to me. I'm very excited. I'm unsure how I will style her or what I will name her, but I'm sure I'll know once I see her. I hope everyone here can get the dolls they hope for, too.

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>>43145493
I will continue to save photos of other people's dolls since I'm a poorfag who can't get his own

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>>43149172
I used to be in that position. Things can change, anon. One day, you will have a doll too. What kind of doll do you want to have, when the time comes?

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>>43149476
I like "cool and tough" things rather "cute" things so I have a few ideas revolving around that stuff.
One is a brown sukeban style doll who has a bat full of nails and a nasty smirk.
The other is a yakuza styled lady only wearing a sarashi on her upper body which shows off some neat yakuza tattoos. Speaking of which, I wonder how common tatting a doll's body is and if anyone would even be willing to do yakuza tats.
The third is a simple short haired baseball girl, complete with baseball uniform and catcher's gear.

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No one warned me when I got into the doll hobby that I might fall in love with a doll up for auction and not win her.

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>>43150627
Baseball girl sounds cute as fuck, desu

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>>43150810
Sorry dollfriend, but what happened? Just bid more next time...

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>>43147862
She's very pretty anon, can't wait to see the pictures you take! Congrats!

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>>43142763
On this topic, I think it's crazy that there are heads up for auction right now that are going for over 100k jpy.
Dollanons, what's the most you've ever paid for a head? What's the most you would ever pay for a single head?

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>>43153213
I've never paid too much for a head, I think $285 was my limit -- but I've seen them go for insane prices. Picrel, but I think this was a custom of some existing character that people got in a bidding war over.

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>>43153295
That's Ayame, a hololive vtuber and I remember it makes people here mad.

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>>43153213
The most I paid for a head was 68,666jpy, because I made the mistake of making a regular bid for 66,666jpy which got outbid, instead of doing a sniper bid. After the outbid, I set a sniper bid for 99,999jpy. The most I ever bid on a head was 111,111jpy on one occasion, but was not successful - that one sold for over 200k.

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>>43153295
Oh, I've always wondered why this went for so much. Thanks, anon.

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If anyone is interested they did a Document 72 hours around the doll places in radiokaikan
ドキュメント７２時間 動画　4月7日

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>>43153534
Assuming you're using a proxy, how reliable have you found the sniper bid to be? Is it not better (if possible) to be watching the auction as it ends and place a regular bid in the last >3 minutes yourself?

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>>43153213
I think the most expensive head I have is one by Funny Labo
https://twitter.com/funny_labo

I think I paid something close to 500 dollars at that time. I really like her face-ups, she has this rather uncommon but very alluring style (picrel as an example), so I went ahead and tried to buy it. I was kinda lucky because the price didn't blow up that much; I've seen some of her heads going for more expensive prices. Anyways, if the price is right, I might end up buying another one..

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>>43154143
Well auction bidding is fully automated. They don't have an employee manually bidding on things if that's how you thought it worked. So I would actually say that it's more reliable than watching the auction and bidding yourself, because there's no chance of you forgetting about it (which I've done so many times with things I was on the fence about), or having an internet outage at the worst time.

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>>43154143
Problem is that everyone else has the same idea and bids in the last few minutes. Either you miss out or end up bidding more than you wanted in the heat of the moment. Snipes let you set a max price and is automated

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Life pro tip from someone who camps auctions like this as a side hustle family were auctioneers. If you're online bidding, bid in weird increments. It's won me auctions countless times to bid, says, $33.33 instead of $30.00. People like the easy-to-tabulate increments by and large; going against the grain can be the edge you need. Additionally, set a hard budget with a soft overflow. "I'm not paying more than $500 for this, but if it's within ~$20, I will make an exception." Don't stretch yourself too thin over a doll. There will always be another doll, anons.

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https://info.smartdoll.jp/en/posts/what-is-evolve
Can someone TL;DR the new Smart Doll frame and has anyone actually measured how much more poseable they are? I wanted to read along but Danny's way of describing things is exhausting in how buzzword-laden it is.

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>>43158450
Teeth gears for the elbows and knees allow sturdy posing but less fine movements, hip movement is better but still limited by vinyl, older vinyl parts and hands still compatible, fewer unique parts will increase production numbers
Those are the keys, the rest is snake oil.

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>>43159824
Thanks for cutting through the crap anon, appreciated. If I see one on the secondhand market I'll snap it up and compare it to the older frames (and other dolls,) but otherwise I'm not particularly moved to get one right now, even if it looks like they might finally have solved the problem with SmD elbows literally falling apart. If they actually go through with selling the bodies directly, I might do it then.

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>>43158450
I don't understand SmDs and I don't understand Danny
there's so much I went wtf at in that post
both from a PR and a manufacturing standpoint

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>>43160467
The dolls are (were?) alright -- pros and cons like any other brand. Everything around them is absolutely bonkers, from the die-hard fans to Danny himself. There's a thread on the doll dreaming forums about Danny that's over 100 pages long, man is a real piece of work.

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>>43160854
>pros and cons like any other brand
sandblasting the molds I can understand, fit & finish is important for premium products
but click joints? why? why limit movement to increments of 10°?
and greasing plastic joints? moreover, using grease for joints on a soft vinyl doll, where seepage might ruin the vinyl (decay, not just staining)?

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>>43161421
I've disassembled Smart Dolls before and having done so, I have no idea what he's talking about. There doesn't seem to be lubrication or anything in the joints that I've found, it's all snaps and a few pieces of hardware. Putting all the R&D into the frame like he did without actually improving the articulation is such a baffling move to me personally -- cutting down on post-processing and so on, sure, makes sense, but... the best thing I can guess for the new joints is because he's marketing to children now, and maybe more limited jointing is... easier for them to play with or something? Hell if I know. Man is off his rocker.

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I want a doll or two as an escapism.
I have a very solid grasp on reality; just fucking tired of everyone's bullshit, and I need someone or even something to interact with that won't nag me.

I really like scale model-building and have a variety of craft-related hobbies.
Will a doll help?

I'm also poor as fuck, but I own a 3D printer.
As it stands, I have precisely $100 in my pocket to throw at a doll / make a doll from.
I am a machinist by trade that's out of work and have a variety of tools at my disposal - die grinders, sanders, and dremels, aside from the aforementioned 3D printer.
I found a BJD model I like, should I try printing one, or is it a joke to even try and waste filament?
Have pity upon a wretched man in less than ideal circumstances, and give me advice.

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>>43162470
There are parts like busts that are 3D printed so it's certainly a possibility. I don't know where would you get all the blueprints though.

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>>43162568
I have a full 3D model fren, but it'll be about ~50 hours in print time, and about 3/4 a kilo of filament.
But not sure if it's worth buying a full filament roll for $50 in the right skin tone, or to find a cheap doll, or to just die.

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>>43162470
I've seen a few attempts to 3d print one over the years.
Not to put you off or anything but overall, the doll is going to be the cheapest part unless you learn how to sew as well.

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>>43162568
Also, while I like modeling, I don't know if it'd be the same making a doll from scratch.
I can't ever bond with my creations, it's kind of fucking sad, to be quite honest with you.

I'll make something, but I don't end up feeling attached to it.
Maybe I do, I don't know.

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>>43162611
No worries, I appreciate the honesty, anon.
I'm actually a rather experienced tailor, and I know my way around a machine.
Never sewed a miniature outfit, but I've done the full-size thing, so, it'd just be learning to make it, but smaller-scale.

Plus, buying clothes will be a lot easier to do in parts.
I just kind of want to have an anthropomorphic object to "hang out" with.

Wouldn't have to spend so much all at once for clothes - I'd feel more comfortable spending $100 a month than $600 at once.
Again, I'm a complete poorfag.

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Does Volks plan to release new MDD basebodies as a replacement or new buyers will have to by all the parts separately after they're sold out? Since there doesn't seem to be mochiashi legs available, it's like you can't completely recreate this kind of body with separate parts.

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>>43163165
It's their most popular size and body. It's assumed that a new one will be announced fairly soon. Possible just before the upcoming Dolpa.

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>>43163206
I see, let's wait a bit then.

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desperately trying to squeeze in an easter shoot with a new outfit I got
might even try something outdoors tomorrow but doubt I'll have time, plus there's basically no cherry blossoms left
last weekend was peak but also cold, rainy, and record winds (which blew away most of the blossoms)
oh well maybe next yearrr

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Tasty

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>>43164953
>>43164957
this design is so cute!! the mesh lining is a nice detail.

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>>43165108
ikr
it's by 三鬼さん (sanki-san)
their booth is sankishopping.booth.pm but I bought it off manda
also bought one of their china dresses (blue) not realizing it was DD size not MDD, no big deal because it was much cheaper than MSRP, I just added it to round out the order
thought it might fit my AP but it does not, so if anyone with a DD wants it I'm willing to sell

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>>43164292
Where ... how... source

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booba

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Is it worth purchasing a used body if its stained?

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>>43168088
Depends on how badly it's stained and how much you care, honestly. I don't mind minor stains at all, but I know some people are much more sensitive to that sort of thing.

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>>43168210
Is it worth cleaning up a badly stained body?

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>>43168469
Depends on how bad the stains are. You can do a lot with stain removal cream, but some things might not fully fade. Do you happen to have photos of the body in question?

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>>43168503
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1195791323&reco=2&lang=en

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>>43168517
Oh that's not bad at all, I think you'd have no trouble treating those anon.

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>>43168548
Thanks for the confirmation anon, I have yet to get stains that large yet and wasn't sure.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/115753722043
This obitsu scares the bajeesus out of me. Almost tempted to get it and try to rehabilitate it, but no idea how high the reserve is.

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>>43169166
>rehabilitate
I mean, I don't like it, but it's competently done (whatever it is)

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>>43169350
Mostly I want to restyle it, the faceup I can work with, but the wig, the eyes... there is potential there. At least I think so, anyway. But $100 shipping is pretty excessive, and who knows how much the reserve bidding price is.

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>>43154241
Wow, very beautiful head. The style reminds me of the old shojo manga I'd read way, way back when. I'd easily pay $500 for something like that myself. Congratulations anon.

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>>43166153
>>43164292
now, how does one obtain dolls like these?

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>>43171257
>>43171257
Not from a gaijin....
They're peach pai chest mods. You can find them on mandarake and yahoo auctions along with more extreme vinyl options.

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>order outfit for doll finally
>fabric seller uses out of stock
I just want a non-nudist doll

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>>43172496
Thank you, anon.
I know conversational Chinese - reading / writing, should I just learn Japanese at this point too?
Seems like all my autistic hobbies exist only in South America / Russia (am one myself, living in North America though) / Japan, which is a pain.

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>>43172659
Problem is less knowing the language and more they normally don't ship internationally (mandarake exception) so you'll have to find a proxy anyways. Plenty of services out there. Or Adyka doll bust might be easier to get

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>>43171146
she looks like she just ate something super sour

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>>43173207
Alas, but thank you nonetheless, friend.
I will look into it for sure!

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No more YA for me. To many floating heads with no bodies...

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>>43174218
Happens to the best of us. (Show off your heads, anon.)

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>>43161506
it's so bizarre, I remember Danny's name being passed around weebdom from way back when I was a fledgling on the internet, and for years he was just a distant memory of that time for me
then I got into dolls and lo and behold Danny motherfucking Choo

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Why do so many faceup artists blush a big red spot in the center of the forehead?

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>know a tiny bit about BJDs, know the good stuff is in Japanland and Volks and such
>hear "smart doll"
>see this
What in the fucking tarnation is this?
A crossover episode?

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>>43181674
>ostomy bag
>acne
>cleft lip
>hijab
>vitiligo
>crutches
>port wine stain
>amputee
It gets worse the longer I look at it.
What in the name of dysgenics and glorification of disease is this?
I understand commie hordes want to get rid of beauty because it's bad and deformities = good, but I thought my autistic hobbies are immune.
Thanks for reading my blog.

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>>43181674
Danny's broken girl fetish is getting out of hand.

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>>43181674
it's to cater to the instagram audience, i have no idea why but munchies really fucking like dolls. like every smart doll owner i see on their most of the time is some super sick super autistic person.
>>43181694
katawa shojo dolls when?

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>>43181762
What is a munchie, anon?

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>>43181762
Seconding that actually, what the fuck is a munchie?

>>43181674
Imagine if the biggest manbaby you've ever met had the money to fund his autism and a cult of personality strong enough that he can get away with being a lunatic on main. Unfortunately some people have all the luck! The actual dolls are alright, but the association with Danny really makes them a hard sell.

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>>43182155
>>43181762
>>43181694
PRIVATE PYLE, WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?
A "MUNCHIE"? WHAT THE FUCK IS A "MUNCHIE" PRIVATE PYLE, YOU TELL ME THIS RIGHT NOW OR I SWEAR, I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU.

AND WHO THE EVER-LOVING FUCK IS THIS DANNY?
I, AND YOU, ARE BOTH ON HERE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF APPRECIATING THE EXQUISITE CRAFT OF BALL JOINT DOLLS.
NOW, LAST I RECALL, THIS ISN'T FUCKING KINDERGARTEN WHERE THE TEACHER MAKES YOU SIT IN A CIRCLE AND TALK TO ALL THE OTHER KIDDIES, AND LAST I RECALL, WHEN ONE IS ON AN ANONYMOUS KAZAKH HORSE BRIDLE DISCUSSION FORUM, ONE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY *ASSUME* THAT ONE WOULD KNOW WHO THE FUCK THIS DANNY MCFUCKING CUNT IS.

NOW, PRIVATE, DO YOU WANNA TRY EXPLAINING THIS TO ME AGAIN, BUT FROM THE TOP?
WHAT. IS. A. MUNCHIE.
WHO. IS. DANNY.

AND THE NEXT WORDS THAT'RE GOING TO TUMBLE OFF YOUR FINGERTIPS AND ONTO THIS HERE FINE COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM BETTER BE WELL-WRITTEN EXPLANATIONS.

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>>43182155
the fuck is pebbles

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Happy belated Easter.

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>>43182584
My Easter's on the 16th, so it's actually an early Easter inspiration.
Happy Easter, fren.

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>>43182231
Danny is a former stalker of Kylie Minogue, turned wanna be volks collaborator, turned Smart Doll inventor, turned lolcow
>>43182468
Pebbles were basically random boxes of shit, like left over doll parts, random heads and discarded half painted prototypes to actual, literal rocks that he was selling at stupidly high prices ($500) then in typical mean girl fashion, had his loyal shills turn on the ones who complained.

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>>43182155
>>43181802
munchies are those with munchausen's syndrome, who say they have a bunch of medical illnesses but don't really. in this context it mostly refers to those who think they have 50 different mental issues and a bunch of other deformities.

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snowy out

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>>43153213
I have paid 31k JPY and had 40k max but I am not sure what my absolute max would be.
>>43166153
Painted fingernails looks nice
>>43171257
There is several more that make soft busts and bodies aside from peach pai/rajikaru. Wersaze, adykadoll (body), imoneko-doll and lunette_doll. There's probably more than that as well.
>>43182584
Happy Easter!

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>>43185589
New Thread

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>>43179635
>>43182584
>>43183667
Wonderful!