Thread 49473798

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BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.

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If your doll is for sex, go to >>>/jp//ona/

I want to have sex with anons' dolls in the ass

>>49473889
It's that small?

I want some of the new things SmD has released -- the new Coffee skintone is nice, pear bodies are interesting, the male doll is back in stock -- but every time I go to that website I am bombarded by how much of a smug, insufferable bastard Danny is. Charging 98,000y for male dolls purely because he wants to punish the people who buy them after they complained when he promised to revamp them (and fix their engineering problems) only to cancel the project later is peak Danny behavior. I just cannot give this man money. Thank god for the secondhand market. SmD tends to be inflated there because his fans are just as prone to drinking the kool-aid, but sometimes you get someone reasonable.

We finally have a title again

>>49475635
He's just like me fr fr

well I've had my first actually failed shoot
I only managed a few lighting test shots before the cloud of gnats drove me away
so that's why Yuzu's eyes are crooked
anyways hope it shows what I was going for, maybe I'll return with bug spray before it gets too hot (already has)

>>49476004
here's what the natural lighting looked like before I blasted it away

>>49476004
Damn, I thought it was just me dealing with them out here, I didn't realize we're having a population bloom all over the place. The biting flies are insane this year, it's crazy. It was a good attempt, at least -- I see what you were going for, even if nature got in the way. Pretty much all you can do is grab bugspray (try to find one without DEET to be kind to the good bugs!) and try to drive the fuckers off.

Did people look at me funny? Maybe. I wish I could've taken more photos.

>pic rel
What my soul looks like when I play with my dolls
>>49475635
What I look like

>>49475635
GET A ROOM

>>49476184
Cute picture. I think it is a nice touch how her uniform matches the ship.
>Did people look at me funny?
For me, I treat a camera as a free pass to do weird things out in public. Posing dolls out in public? That's a bit abnormal. But if you're taking pictures of them, you're a photographer so its all ok. Maybe this is all stuff that I'm making up in my head, but I think most people are genuinely interested in photography so if they see you putting effort into taking pictures, they are looking out of interest and not judgement.

>>49478319
I can say in my experience this is how it works. Weirdo with a toy in public? Kinda strange (or they assume your kid is somewhere nearby.) Add a camera into the mix and they automatically assume it's for some social media thing and usually, in my experience, if they interact at all, it's out of genuine curiosity and interest.

>>49478319
>Maybe this is all stuff that I'm making up in my head
Not to be mean but yes. You live in a nice place so your concern is getting weirdo looks. If you do not live in a nice place, having a camera won't stop a bunch of baked subhumans from coming up and kicking/smashing your stuff, your camera and also yourself for teh lulz because authorities are useless and punishments nonexistent especially for minors and the paperless.

>>49481168
CUTE!

So I just got an email from Volks about an order, it was just a dress, not doll or anything super substantial, and they wanted to confirm my shipping option of either DHL or EMS. I didn't see any difference and google didn't turn up anything. Does anybody know what they're on about, or got the same?

>>49475635
Either that man is very small or that doll is very large.
It's probably either a DD or a MDD right?

>>49482758
DHL are properly reporting things for tariff nonsense if that helps at all. I dunno if EMS are as well or not.

>>49483296
It could be a Mozu Doll.

>>49482758
DHL is a courier while EMS goes through postal service. The former is supposed to be faster, but the closer you live to the Pacific the more the difference shrinks.

>>49483330
You'll get dinged at import regardless of how it enters the country. In my Canadian experience, DHL and other couriers tend to charge more for doing the paperwork than EMS -- which is handled by Canada Post. Is DHL still refusing shipments to the US?

>>49483296
Probably an 80cm or 100cm. They're kind of rare but not unheard of.

>>49483502
>look it up
>rubber fuckdoll brand
>doll in video has visible joints
go back to the containment thread

>>49483296
Large dolls do exist: https://www.parabox.jp/eng_new/110cm/

>>49483330
>>49483567
DHL and other private couriers typically bill the customer separately for any applicable taxes because they usually pay it beforehand (probably to enable the fast x-day shipping guarantees). If the customer refuses to pay up, they can potentially pursue the charges from the sender, so that's why a lot of places have dropped DHL as an option. EMS technically doesn't do this because it goes through the local postal service, and if a tariff/tax is applicable they'll literally hold your package hostage in customs

DHL themselves paused some shipments for a bit, but only for packages worth over $800 since that's the trigger point for formal import paperwork. They've since resumed shipments, but you really shouldn't ship anything more than $800 anyway since that triggers tariffs

>>49483296
From the knee joints and height I think it's an Otohime.

>>49484513
>>49483330
OK, that makes more sense. I went with DHL since it was only $80 total value so it wouldn't hit tariff paperwork, but I'll keep that in mind should any email arrive. Thanks anons.

I'm going to Anime Expo this year in Los Angeles, and I was wondering if there's anything doll related going on at the con? Also, if anyone has recommendations for bags that I can carry/show my dolls with while also carrying a camera. I have one MDD and one Pure Neemo.

>>49484513
I just got my order from volks and it was under 800, I had to pay taxes on it.

>>49485085
There is a doll gathering on the 5th (Saturday).

>>49485085
I wish that ACEN had something

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-court-blocks-trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-2025-05-28/
God I hope this holds up, I do not need an extra several hundred dollars tacked onto my orders.

>>49485085
I will also be at Anime Expo. I like the Volks tote a lot. It's got a cool zipper function where you can unzip the front part open so you're not fucking up your doll's hair trying to get her in the bag.
https://dollfie.ec.volks.co.jp/category/D_DISPLAY/4518992448336.html

>>49485180
Where can I find more information about this?

No experience in dolls. Should I get this?
https://dolkbjd.com/products/kitagawa-marin-cast-doll

>>49485991
Dolk is top tier. If the cost isn't an issue, then go for it.

>>49486003
Thanks for the quick response anon. I don't mind biting the cost since I save up here and there. I think it's just if I'm interested in this hobby at all (liking the idea) compared to something I'm actually interested in if that makes sense.
I really do enjoy the photography/artistic elements towards the dolls I see here, as well as the fashion like >>49481168
and probably the social stigma of a 30 year old man playing with dolls. I look like >>49475635
btw.

>>49486011
As a 31-year-old, there's no real social stigma even in public. As long as you have a camera people just assume it's for an internet thing.

Anyway, holy shit that Dolk girl is stunning. I knew a doll version of her would come out eventually, but I am surprised it's not a Dollfie Dream.

>>49485991
If you like her sure, but she's not coming out til 2026. Fwiw she looks extremely good for a character doll, her faceup is beautiful and she looks just like the character, most are not so on model and slightly off. For me the only deterrent is the price.

If you want a cheaper generic entry you can get immediately, you could try one of the Dollfie Dream standard model dolls.

I found a second doll I think I want today. I always thought I was a one doll one waifu kind of guy. Is this how it starts? Is this how you guys end up with 8 of these things?

>>49486011
I don't know the show but that doll is beautiful. However she is made of resin and not vinyl. Get informed before you purchase.
>>49487489
>Is this how you guys end up with 8 of these things?
Yes this is exactly how

wait
>silicone
so it's resin + silicone boobs and you can't choose all resin? that's kind of lame for a doll this expensive

>>49486011
This is the body for that doll. It's made by Evantasy who is known for silicone boobs on resin dolls
https://www.legenddoll.net/goods-137517.html
Be aware that you're buying something incredibly overpriced so unless that character is your waifu I would avoid

>>49487793
Resin isn't bad BTW. I actually prefer it to vinyl myself because it's much harder to stain and holds detail better. I don't think they are really that much more fragile either. Sure you're not going to break the vinyl parts, but I have had internal skeletons break. Those can be replaced though.
I wouldn't want to drop either doll type or chuck it across the room.

>>49487891
>Resin isn't bad BTW.
Sure, all I wanted to say is that it's resin and not vinyl so if anon goes in with the assumption of buying a vinyl doll he might be disappointed
the silicone part is alarming cause that cute black bikini will permanently stain her boobs in 2 seconds
I am surprised they have the gall to ask for 1200 dollars for this doll considering the same body is 400.
you're paying 800 dollars for a head with makeup after some seasonal anime chick

>>49485991
I ordered this. Doesn't ship until December next year. Will post in the thread when she arrives.

>>49487489
>8
Yes
theres more in the other room too…

>>49487845
Yes, the chest is silicone:
https://youtu.be/kp2MJKtIoc8

>>49487489
>Is this how you guys end up with 8 of these things?
Yes, Its already too late for you

>>49488210
>that bit when they show you how to wipe the tits
NGGHHH

>>49485991
>>49487845
That doll looks like the best of both worlds. If you do end up getting it, please be sure to report back with photos and impressions of her.

>>49489391
I'm not so sure. The company is new and there are no long term accounts on resin dolls with silicone busts. The body looks great and I like the thick thighs for once, unlike angelphilia leg tumors, but between the resin's yellowing and the silicone getting stained I suspect that the color will mismatch very quickly which isn't worth the gimmick IMO. I admit the booba are amazing even in L size but you get one stain and all the appeal is gone cause as far as I know silicone is even worse than vinyl.

>>49490571
Yeah I th8nknit isneaiser to stain than vinyl. Soft booba is nice, I mean I get where they were coming from and it's nice to see someone trying something new to stand out. But I wouldn't say it's the best of both. The best thing about resin is that it's a lot harder to stain. You loose that with a silicone bust that can easily stain. On the other hand you can buy a resin busy for the doll, and if you order the default body you can choose.

A vtuber tried making her own doll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGvqvkIhCFo

tried recording a video, with an old digital camera, at the lowest quality setting, for no particular reason beyond i thought, wrongly, that the result would be neat

>>49492115
Nonsense, it's always a good idea to experiment with things. You're onto the first shot of your found-footage doll horror!

>>49491840
Of course it would be Tsukino Mito. Honestly I think it's a pretty good likeness!

>>49492115
I think it is neat.

>>49485180
>>49485714
seconding the request for information on the doll gathering at AX

On the unlikely off-chance that the anon who wanted non-pleather bunny girl outfits is still around,
https://volksusa.store/collections/dolls-party-53-outfit-collection/products/4518992453439
https://volksusa.store/collections/dolls-party-53-outfit-collection/products/4518992453446
Volks has restocked their white ones.

>>49475635
Stop Gangstalking me

>>49482758
follow up for this, so I picked DHL and sure enough I had to pay import duties even with the value of things being 4k yen. Ended up having to pay $24 to get my package. So I won't be buying from Volks international for a while. What a pain in the ass.

Not too sure if I want to get into this hobby or into aquariums.

>>49499648
Elaborate.

>>49498523
>>49485714
They have been having these doll gatherings for quite some time. It's cool.

>>49499648
I have cursory knowledge of both. Talk about what draws you to each hobby, anon, maybe people /here/ can help you decide. I would unironically say that depending on what you keep and how, dolls might be the cheaper hobby.

>>49499648
maybe you can do a little of both!

>>49499808
>>49500197
Both appeal to me in the similar way: I get to look 'after' something, low emotional effort since I am burnt out from life, they are nice to look at in different ways (fishes because nature is cool, bjd because i enjoy pretty dresses/cute anime girls), and they have things for me to learn/progress. Only concern is that inevitable 'what if' i dont enjoy the progress more than the idea itself, which means I will have a left over hunk of crap I need to get rid of

>>49500258
I would advise against any kind of pet if you're looking for something with "low emotional effort".

>>49500258
Definitely get into dolls, aquariums are high effort, expensive as hell, and if you decide you're not enjoying it, you aren't stuck with live animals to rehome. If you want some good aquarium games, I have played most of them: Fish Game is probably the best accurate simulation at the moment, Aquarist is more about running a LFS (local fish store) but has good tank-building, My Koi is good if you want some digital creatures to care for that slowly grow over a timespan of actual months. Aquatics are probably the most high-maintenance pet you can bring into your home.

>>49499823
This is very cool! Thanks for sharing here. I will be there for at least one of the meets.

selfie

Let's check the DDH-01 listings for fun, since there were no DDH-09 or DDH-06 listings I found interesting.
We're greeted with this insanity.

>>49502290
Cute

>>49500258
>I get to look 'after' something, low emotional effort
just smoke weed you fucking incel jesus christ

>>49500258
Animals of any kind are absolutely not low emotional effort, even fish. You don't have to constantly worry about waking up to feed them or their food schedule, taking care of them, making sure they don't get sick, taking care of them when they do get sick, catering to their preferences, hanging out with them, every single day. You can put your doll away for weeks and she will be fine. Maybe just a cleaning/dusting once a month and making sure she's stored properly at bare minimum, and switching out her clothes to avoid stains. The animal, however, will have preferences and its own personality and you will have to win it over and make sure it doesn't die. The doll will love you forever (at least, if you decide she loves you). Basically, dolls are what you make of them.

>>49502290
There are a handful of doll artists whose work goes for insane prices. It's usually very well done, but at $4k for a single head that's paying more for name than the craftsmanship and design.

*flies by*

>>49501023
cute! what did you use to focus so close

>>49500258
NTA,
I agree that fishes need a lot of care besides low emotional effort. I don't think dolls and pet fishes are a good comparison. If you enjoy how dolls look, that is great but you would still need something to do with the dolls. Most people take up photography, sewing, kiss them on the train, and go to events with them. You would have to find that 'something' that you want to do with the dolls besides just staring at them all day. You'd get bored and be back at step one.

I made this bikini since it was sold out on booth. It took me all weekend with shopping for the materials and the sewing. I recommend planning out what you want to do with the doll and see if you can channel the effort and enjoy doing what it might be. At worse, you might be able to resell it at a loss.

>>49503317
>>49503327
>>49503335
damn, you did a really good job there
I need to get back into sewing too, just bought some cloth to make yukata maybe even jsk

>>49503317
>>49503327
>>49503335
Nice. What is your girl's sculpt?

>>49504371
Thanks! It was fun but a bit frustrating due to frequent sewing mistakes and having to restart a stitch.

>>49504667
Narasaki Ryo. Volks.
>Just noticed its dated 2013
She is getting old.

>>49504781
>due to frequent sewing mistakes and having to restart a stitch.
He's just like me he's just like me

>>49503317
Is there a pattern for this, or did you just wing it

>>49504862
Just winged it from the pictures. I mean, how hard can it be?

booth.pm/en/items/5693363

>>49503109
I just used my phone, a s25+

>>49499220
fug, thanks for sharing, anon

>>49475635
>いい音
Well, let's hear it.

>>49499220
>Ended up having to pay $24 to get my package
Let me guess: $4 in taxes, $20 in DHL handling fees.

>>49509891
>>49494813
cute poses! i especially like how Akira’s eyes are catching the light

>>49503317
wow, nice work!

Marisa Stole a bicycle and is on the run.

What could it be? Random cat for scale.

>>49513115
congrats!
Is it sakura miku?
Did the orange man tariff you?

>>49513340
I don't pay the orange man tariff, just the usual maple covered taxes.

>>49514144
nice! do you have a head for her already?

>>49514144
And here she is on her new DDS body. Took basically forever to get the eyes into the head, might have to get some better stick tak for when I pick out her actual eyes. She's also a fair bit taller than I expected, about half a heads worth.

As for her name, I decided to keep the floral theme and go with Lilac/Lyla. They've been in full bloom for about the last week. She'll be the onee-chan figure for the twins.

>>49514529
I love her expression so much anon, she's perfect. Congratulations! What color eyes are you thinking?

changed her outfit, but i have very little doll clothes to choose from, so the outfit doesn't make sense.
and i am poor at doll photography, depressing.

>>49516469
We all start off somewhere, anon, the only way to improve is to keep taking photos, keep trying new outfit combinations, and see what works for you -- not just to develop your physical skills with the camera, but to develop a sense for the style of photography you want to do. This is a fine photo, and the outfit has a sense of style all its own, too -- mature, but with a feminine touch from the skirt. Be kind to yourself, you're doing fine.

>>49516469
>the outfit doesn't make sense
Doesn't matter, she's still cute!

>>49514797
Something between a pale purple and a grey, perhaps a bit more towards the former.

>>49516469
From the looks of it, the vest is a bit loose on her. I'd recommend getting some sewing clips as they're useful for pulling in larger pieces closer to a dolls form. You can get a pack of 50 (way more than you'd need) for less than 5 bucks.

>>49516633
>>49516772
alright, i feel a bit better, i appreciate it
>>49516795
ah! what you say makes sense. i looked on my junk table and found a clip, at the least temporary. makes it look much better, thank you

>>49516469
>>49516862
Dolls are already a departure from reality and especially so with anime styled ones. So, if an outfit makes sense or not really doesn't matter so much as if the overall impression is what you want. Personally I think it's cute.
As for photography, just liek take photo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/357031869986
A fixer-upper in need of a home in my inbox today.

>>49511939
I like this Marisa's face, she looks cute yet a little mischievous.

>>49514529
She finally got her own body. She is really expressive and pretty!

What's the setlist for a doll concert.

I would like to thank the anon who informed us about the Chimikko Arle announcement a few threads back, cuz the one I ordered managed to arrive. This being my first non-1/6 purchase, I'd like to know which accessory range this type is most compatible with, if I choose to get some in the future.

>>49533522
MDD clothes should fit her, as they're similar dimensions with shorter legs. Long dresses and so on might be too long for her, though. 1/4-scale props should also be a good fit for her! She's tremendously cute anon, congratulations!

I bought my first DDS doll body and I had a DDH-27 before I bought the body, but after trying it on, it looks a bit too small/cutesy for the vibe I'm going for (a slightly more mature type of character in her 20s). What's a "better" fit? The DDH-06 or 09?

>>49533247
DDH-09 is typically the go to head for older looking characters, see >>49494813 and pic related. Though how the artist does the faceup, and mods, or what eyes/wigs you use can really change a girls look.

>>49534295
Lovely
And I think you meant to reply to >>49534231

>>49534295
Very pretty, I'll check out some 09s. Thank you!

Is it bad I get unironically horn around BJD? Especially the really pretty ones with make up. Just the face is able to hit the happy spot.

>>49537494
Very nice, I love her shoes! Cool chair, too.

First camping trip of the year, this time with the couple in tow.

>>49534231
If you want, get a DDP body for the DDH-27, or an Obitsu 45-48 with a neck adaptor piece. That's probably the most mature/tall body you can get for that head without it looking off.

>>49543825
Cute, but the scale of that MG42 is triggering my OCD

>>49545454
Same.

>Just got Maskcat Olivia
>Can't seem to find a wig that fits her (style wise)
>Hop on Alice BJD
>Spend almost $300 on Wigs, Eyes and Stands (one stop shop)
>Saw after the fact "We make all the wigs after order it may take months)
>Litertally all the wigs I bought are in stock and ready to ship on other sites
>Ended up buying a wig off DDE
>Still don't really care for it

God damn it.

>>49548566
post pics of what you got anon, or maybe post something with the style/feel you’re aiming for?

>find a secluded by the water spot
>behind a locked up gate
>get a few shots in
>consider something a bit racy
>everyone and their dog shows up

>>49549298
These two I took a hike up a mostly dry creek. Nice looking backdrop but taking pictures at 'sun is at the peak' cursed most everything to harsh shadows on the eyes.

>>49549380
Obligatory sun bathing shots. With enough f-stop I can make it look like its beside the water, and not fall down 15 meters of exposed reservoir embankment.

>>49549406
>>49549380
>>49549321
>>49549298
>>49549293
Very nice shots anon

>>49537494
What is this narrow chair? It is pretty good for dolls.

>>49549293
One time a dog owner noticed I was taking doll pics and actually took a small detour making sure their dog doesn't get close.
>>49549298
I really like this one.
>>49549380
>>49549406
The poses and angles are great.

>>49549406
That's desktop wallpaper worthy

>>49476043
I went back, this time packed lighter (so just Elle)
pics later once I have time to sort through them
>>49549321
>harsh shadows on the eyes
that's what fill flash is for
that or localized tone curve in post but it probably won't look as good
>>49549406
how'd you get her hands like that, since she's an Obitsu body? put them on "sideways" or do the peg modification?
also have you considered giving your dolls movable eyes, I think this pic would really shine if she was looking at the camera
cute butt

>>49555198
>how'd you get her hands like that, since she's an Obitsu body? put them on "sideways" or do the peg modification?
NTA, but you can just rotate them

>>49555198
said localized tone curve
>>49555256
not like a DD's hands rotate
on classic Obitsu bodies there's a flat paddle the hand fits over, rotating them basically requires a heat gun / hair dryer (otherwise they just pivot side to side)
that's what I meant by "sideways"

>>49549689
>>49550291
>>49555041
Glad you liked them. It felt good to end the trip with some shots that turned out good and slightly lewd as intended.

Have a bonus cell phone background. This one turned out ok despite being framed for landscape orientation.

>>49550291
I have less than zero trust in dogs or their owners after one beelined a water dish I had out and ate in three bites.

>>49555198
I kinda did forget that I can, and probably should, use a flash in full daylight. An external flash is something I do need to get sooner or later.

As for the hands, there's enough ply in the hands that you can twist the peg inside of it. Some hands are easier to change the direction of the tilt, even between similar moulds. Trimming either part should make it easier, but thats not something I've done yet. I'll probably replace it and a lot of other problematic parts with Obitsu's new offerings. The great GGR-ifying my AZO2s.

I havent thought about giving my girls movable eyes in a long time. Last time I looked it was either Volk's sponge piece or overly complicated and hard to get spring mounts.

And yes, it is very cute. Just wish it were a touch bigger.

>>49549298
I like her outfit.

>>49548566
Such is the way of wig shopping. It's one of the biggest reasons I either buy in-person at doll events or just make my own if I want something really specific.

>>49548566
I really like dollmore wigs, maybe you can find one there

first time taking pictures of dolls in public

>>49559394
shes waiting for the enemy

>>49559402
forgot the picture

>>49559385
>>49559394
>>49559405
Cute!

I'm not sure why I was hesitating to take my doll with me...

Went around town to take doll photos in a group.

>>49561178
last one

>>49561172
this one is really nice

I've always been a bit annoyed that Kirika didn't get her bow, or any accessory toys in her full set.
So I spent all day working on it!
I couldn't find a good 1/3 scale doll bow anywhere that matches her source material.
So I had to rip it from her game and prep the model for 3d printing.
The 3d printing part is easy. But, the gold carvings will be difficult so I was thinking of making decals or stickers custom printed. Or maybe make stencils to paint it, but I suck at painting so thats the worse case scenario.

So now, I'm still trying to figure out how to get the details onto a 3d printed model in a way that won't look like shit.

>>49565946
Idk, a decent resolution resin printer is what you'll need.
Damn she's gorgeous

>>49565946
Find a 3D printing service with good reviews that offers resin printing and they should be able to provide you the quality you need, at least in the print -- bonus if they'll clean it up for you too. No idea what that will cost, though.

>>49565946
I kneel

>>49555198
ok edited photos
spoilered because… well you know

>>49555692
re: hands, yeah at least the AP hands seem to be fairly roughly spun cast — I mean sure it's probably not reasonable to expect cleaner hollow areas given how small they are, but it does explain the difference between two hands of the same mold
I've found just twisting the ones I have isn't sufficient, they tend to pop back in place
seen at least one person mod the paddles into pegs so they can rotate properly
>Just wish it were a touch bigger
nah butt fine

>>49570156

>>49555960
>>49559394
>>49561137
jelly of yall's locations
>>49561182
I like pics of dolls getting their pics taken

>>49570161

>>49561176
>>49565672
heart

>>49570163
for reference, this is what the natural light looked like
this was later in the afternoon than >>49476017, and also partly cloudy so the sun kept disappearing
>>49565946
god speed anon
consider a fine-tip metallic paint marker

>>49570166
and finally a larger version of >>49555198 showing the lights setup
I did not use a tripod for this shoot because I was trying to pack light (heh) and shutter speeds were fast enough
actually ended up using a 2-stop ND to get the right light/DoF balance

>>49570169
forgot to mention
I did use bug spray this time but it was only partially effective and it was so humid I sweated a lot of it off
spent an hour-ish there, did not get all the shots I wanted (butt)
so I will be doing a follow-up but not here, never doing a doll shoot here again, too miserable

>>49570156
>>49570161
>>49570163
These look fantastic. Sounds like you truly suffered for your art

>>49570182
Amazing work anon, you really know how to make a shoot work even under adverse conditions. Mind if I ask about those lightboxes? How portable are they?

>>49570804
they aren't softboxes, they're just umbrellas with an optional separate diffuser
I also have a pair of shoot-through umbrellas with separate reflectors (basically the opposite of what I used here)
these specific models are godox's 41" parabolics
at about $30 each they're expensive for umbrellas, cheaper than decent softboxes
I use them with a pair of TT600-2s paired to an Xpro
as for portability— they're 30" long folded up, I had to choose between them + stands vs. a tripod
they do come with their own protective carrying cases with straps

hey guys i found a doll otaku and i was trying to figure out what attachments he is using for his MDDs
i know for his mochi ashis he is using something called mochi ashi soft hip with thighs as for the rest of the parts i am unsure of where he got this seamless body

>>49573696
oops i forgot to link his page: the otaku in question: https://x.com/Haku1923
apparently this is the booth page for the people who make the leg mod: https://ngworkshop.booth.pm/

>>49535441
i love murder puppets(thunderbolt fantasy)

I got this old dollfie meiya thing. Have some concerns. First, the glued laces on the boots immediately came off, but that’s an easy fix. More concerning is that the boots immediately started getting cracks in the leather as soon as I zipped them open to put them on, I don’t know how to avoid that or properly treat this. Also, one of the hands has gotten stuck in the wrist hole, won’t go all the way in or come out. I’d like not to break it, I was gonna try boiling some water and sticking it in there to see if that would help loosen it enough to get out, but I don’t know if this is even that type of plastic where that’d be a good idea.

>>49550088
Cute little guy.

>>49559394
More pics of dolls with beautiful backgrounds.

>>49561176
>>49561182
The other maid has a funny face. Yours goes well with her.

>>49570163
I love this one. It looks brighter with more green and Elle has such a cute expression. Good job!

>>49575207
>More pics of dolls with beautiful backgrounds.
I made a custom Holo Dollfie

>>49575232
Another pic

>>49575232
>>49575238
Canadian Korbo Cute

>>49575232
>>49575238
Cute! Can you post a close up of her, I want to see the details
>>49575134
Old pleather is a nightmare from what I understand. Condolences for your boots.
Water may help; the joints themselves are likely ABS. Are your hands vinyl? What scale is she, it's kinda hard to tell how tall she is from the photo.
>>49570156
you could pass a container ship through that gap
>>49561176
>>49559385
>>49561135
Great shots anons, dolls out and about are my favorite

>>49577438
The scale is 1/6 I think? About 11 inches. Looking online it seems you’re right about it being ABS, and the hands are rubbery. I tried heating up the area with a hairdryer but that got me nowhere, so I resorted to drilling through the other end to make an opening and punching it out from that end and that worked fine, then I just sanded down the peg and its much better now. I think they made them slightly thicker than the normal hands to hold the sword at various angles, but I prefer being loose to breakage any day, and if it bugs me I can try some floor polish.
The figure is Chara Dollfie 001 Meiya, from Muv Luv. They seemingly only used the Chara Dollfie label for the three figures in the Muv Luv line for some reason. It was second hand, so included in the package were a robe and lingerie to recreate game scenes I would suppose.
Also, for some reason included was a sprue with some tapered donut shaped pieces. My guess was that it was a spacer for the neck since its pretty loose and the hair is very heavy, but that doesn’t work, so I’ve got no clue.

Recently got the new Alice figure by Apex Toys, so I took a picture of all my Alice figures and dolls.

>>49578690
Super cute. I love that small doll book

>>49578793
Thanks! I bought the book from a seller on Etsy called Little Things of Interest. They also have a website: littlethingsofinterest.com . The pages even have text and illustrations printed on them (some in color even)!

>>49577867
Good job with the repair. Seems nice. Be careful about staining with the black clothes; if you are new to dolls the vinyl can suck up excess dye from the fabric.
>>49578690
Agreed; super cute. Nice Alices

>>49578690
Alice!

>>49584340
Beautiful! I love her makeup.

>>49584340
gingham girl summer is back!

>>49578690
Who's the Alice in the back, second to the left? Very cute.

>>49589869
That's the Cu-poche Friends Alice. Cu-poche was basically Kotobukiya's competitor to GSC's Nendoroids, with articulated arms and legs, that only lasted a few years. There was also a sub-line called Cu-poche Friends which were original characters with fabric clothes (basically Nendoroid Dolls before those existed).

Blog post
Day ??? The treatments have been going well. I have persisted the entire time. The green shit just won't come off. No idea what it might be. I just hope I can finish this before its too late.

>>49592597
really glad to hear you're making good progress anon, keep going! wishing you all the best.

>>49592597
Nice work so far, I believe you'll get it

>>49592597
good work anon, and good luck with what’s left! it might even fade out enough on it’s own over time

>>49592597
The green stain might be from the vinyl touching the metal on her choker buckle, Not sure if you’re comfortable doing this but dipping her chin in boiling water might help get the rest of the stain off. I had a heavily stained body that was taking forever with benzoyl stain treatment so after several days I just tossed all the vinyl part in boiling water and whatever treated stains were left magically vanished.

>>49592597
Holy shit, you did a great job. Would you mind sharing exactly what you did?

Do you guys use gloves to handle your dolls? I've had a dollfie with custom faceup for about a year and a half and haven't used any gloves... I'm a bit worried about yellowing from skin oils long term, and considering starting to use them.

Also, is it safe to wipe off an MSC sealed faceup with a soft towel and water to remove any excess oils? Obviously I wouldn't do it frequently, but I'm just trying to prevent damage from skin oils... I might start using gloves from now on afterwards.

>>49594138
Never used gloves. Never wiped off "excess oils." I usually wash my hands before handling them though.

>>49593620
I don't want to mess up her default face up by boiling. But, I have been running the chin area under the facet with the hottest water. Then, I use the benzoyl peroxide.

>>49593655
To remains stains, use benzoyl peroxide 10% cream on the area. Then, wrap the area with sandwich wrap to retain moisture and keep wet. Place under moderate heat for several days.
Repeat until stains are gone...

>>49577438
probably not a container ship, but I've already established that a train fits
>>49578690
alice!
>gloves
yes, better safe than sorry
I'm not super autistic about it though, and I generally use cloth gloves for shoots when I'm spending 90% of the time fiddling with the camera/lights
as for faceups, just don't touch them lol
wiping even with water will abrade over time, you're basically gambling on how well the faceup was sealed
also never use alcohol directly, MSC is soluble in IPA (very helpful when you're doing your own faceup tho)

>>49594138
>>49594963
oops forgot a post link in there
have a custom faceup pic as related

Do any of you anons make clothes for your dollfus?

>>49595020
Yes there are a few of us, but I haven't in a while

>>49595020
i’ve been trying to get back into sewing again and made this dress for fio recently (i also made the dress toobie is wearing a while ago)

As a minature /tg/ player/painter, I will always admire the artistry that goes into making these hunks of plastic into playmates and works of art. Seriously they can be cute or even arousing

Now post some dolls with fat knockers

This trash is why I don't post my own dolls here <3

>>49596566
Angel Philia and dolls with Peach Pai busts are as on-topic as anything else, no? What bothers you about them? One person posting big tiddy anime doll does not detract from another person's ability to post adorable little chibis, cool realistic sculpts, or anything else. There's no need to let others ruin your fun, anon.

>>49597025
>"stop liking what I don't like"

>>49596351
Go back to /tg/ and take your shit fetishes with you
>>49597025
You should go back too, wannabe janny. No applications open at the moment!
>>49597119
>"stop drawing attention to the impending derailment, just let people post their ooga booga titflation porn on a blue board you fucking fascist ree!"

>>49597423
>big breasts are some backwoods fetish
On any other thread I'd call you a queer but here there is a good chance you are just a bitter woman

Ignore haters
Post dolls

>Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws
I sure hope that posting this makes the doll police come arrest me.

>>49597565
Wanted dead or alive

>>49597025
>>49597530
the people posting them on here (and reposting old pictures) 99% of the time don't even own dolls or plan to buy one, they're just gleefully talking about their fetish. i'd actually respect them and would encourage photos and talk if they bought and talked about custom busts and body parts, which many female coom doll owners do, but everyone knows they never will.

>>49596566
>>49597025
>>49597119
>>49597423
>>49597530
>>49597557

>>49587711
Everyone prepared this year by getting their girls gingham right??

New eye transplant soon.

best place to sell off doll? im looking to sell some of them because I don't really display them anymore and was wondering if anyone here had experience selling them to a better home

>>49598412
The Doll Dreaming forum has a sales section, but it can take a little time to gain access. Den of Angels also has a sales section, but it will take even longer to access. Beyond that, ebay, Mercari if you're in the US or Japan, and a lot of people seem to have luck on Facebook Marketplace. Who are you looking to rehome, anon? Some here might take an interest, too.

She may be out of Mana, but not out of Options.

She may be out of Mana, but not out of Options.

>>49597565
>I sure hope that posting this makes the doll police come arrest me.

Put the cuffs on yourself.

been a while since this thread went lewd mode

>>49601785
What parts do you reckon were used for her?
And how long do you think the spent on the face?

>>49601840
Looks like a resin 3d printed bust. And dunno the artist but that kind of head costs $300 on auction as the absolute bare minimum (basically you'd be lucky to get it for that price). Probably more like $500. Faceup artist probably spends a week to do it.

>>49597684
This doll has way too much power over me...
>>49597423
>>"stop drawing attention to the impending derailment, just let people post their ooga booga titflation porn on a blue board you fucking fascist ree!"
Who are you quoting?

>>49597423
>go back to /tg/
This has been my home board for seven years now, I am home.

>>49596351
How much tiddy is too much tiddy?

>>49595510
>>49595651
really cool

>>49603050
:)
>>49603105
>How much tiddy is too much tiddy?
that
that is too much tiddy

>>49602165
>t that kind of head costs $300 on auction as the absolute bare minimum (basically you'd be lucky to get it for that price)
I swear at these prices I feel like anyone who makes/collects these dolls should keep them in a glass case

>>49605978
My head cost 375 and she's already traveled close to 10,000 road kilometers with me. These heads are more durable than people make them out to be.

>>49606026
I'm saying if the head is several hundred dollars than these things are more works of art than playthings or companions at that point

>>49605978
>>49606032
I think mine was $700. Then another $150 for a wig. These are unique pieces of art. Made by an artist. But, I still play with mine though.

>>49606032
I don't think either of those ideas are mutually exclusive, not to mention that I consider art to be art regardless of the price tag someone assigns to it.

>>49606032
They can be both. Though I do feel more anxious handling my head that cost $500. The ones with stock faceups or faceups I did myself I'm a lot less precious with, but I love them just the same. Usually if you buy a head through auction, the faceup artist is willing to do maintenance on the head (often for a price) if the faceup ever gets damaged.

>>49606040
you have a lot of dolls

>>49605978
Yeah, they're expensive, hand-made works of art. Here's one of my Smart Dolls on the edge of a literal cliff.

Ive been working on dyeing different colors to see how they take on the soft vinyl and joint plastics. Rite dye synthetics, midnight blue, super pink, racing red, and peacock green colors. The colors on the soft vinyl will lighten a bunch of the coming months which is why theyre darker than the corresponding joint color, to see how much I can color match them.

>>49606994
Phenomenal work anon, keep us posted! That midnight blue is beautiful.

>>49606040
Super cute photo, super cute mahjong set
Please post more of the gorgeous girl on the right

>>49607589
Thanks!
Have a phone pic for now!

>>49606040
>the fan
>the cigarettes
amazing

>>49607713
CUTE, i love her outfit!

>>49598519
I have a couple Iris Collect girls i'm trying to rehome. I didn't really want to use ebay or mercari because i'm not a fan of paying the fees. I have a Milene and Fallen Angel Milene that i'm trying to rehome as well as both version of Sumire Misty Kiss.

the vampire on night patrol

what type of doll is this?

>>49607793
Thanks!
I'm always looking for doll accessories that are fun.

>>49609593
Probably a custom dollfie dream using the single piece torso option.

>>49609790
that outfit is BANGER

>>49610049
Thanks, heres a close up from that day.

And the new eyes are in. I am 95% certain that this head also had some modification done to the eyes given the how little the eyes want to stay affixed. They're a tiny bit off for now until I get some 3D printed eye holders done from the library.

>>49610085
Those drills are 100% to die for. Very ojou-coded. Also pretty unique as you don't see drills and hime cuts paired together.

>>49609593
Probably a DDS III one-piece torso with a flat bust.

>>49610085
Super pretty doll, cute hair, amazing outfit, great photos

>>49610085
oh my GOD

>>49612379
The eyes look wonderfully soft and cute. But is the eye-hole too large to fit those sized eyes? You might need to figure out something new and different to attach them.

tried taking a nice pic, figured i could blur the background to try and hide my mess of an apartment. also magenta light from my monitor

>>49613481
Nice doll but work on the lighting in the photo, I think you either need to dim the background lights, or crank up the purple monitor light a lot more!

>>49613481
Cute! I second anon's advice regarding lighting

Does anyone still have the link to the store selling the matching rings for your and your doll?

>>49616333
https://geheimnis.shopselect.net/categories/4104228
Congratulations anon. When is the lucky day?

>>49609593
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1189835615
Knew I saw her on my twitter feed

while decluttering, found these blurry polaroids i took, last year maybe. need to buy batteries for the camera, and new film.. to try to take non blurry pics.
she isn't topless in the bottom two pics, wearing a white tank top

>>49616568
Only 300ish usd?
Holy shit I might buy her were I not broke

>>49617012
Current bid of $300. Your welcome for driving that up. Would have kept going if I didn't have to lower my limit for this month.

>>49617012
>>49617112
That head is $600 minimum

Good find at menards if you want to do doll /diy/ scenes

>>49617810
Oooh, good find! There isn't one of those near me, so I shall bother my loved ones to see if any of them can go to one on my behalf.

>>49616450
Some day shortly after the rings arrive. You'll see us making out on public transit.

>>49616450
wow, that’s cute but kind of pricy (as expected). if it helps anyone wanting to try some diy, at the thinnest parts, Utena’s rose crest ring is about 1mm thick, the band is 2mm wide (kinda chunky by design), and the opening is 6mm across

>>49618448
lol

>>49617810
>>49616568
well i'll be damned, only 47.5kJPY
I should have bid

>>49622669
There will be another, anon, there there.

>>49622669
idk anon, the mouth looks weird to me, like she’s trying to force a smile though something unpleasant. this one looks cuter imo https://buyee.jp/item/jdirectitems/auction/1190080982

>>49625985
Man. What a sex fiend. Someone buy here.

>>49626051
>>49625985
Yeah I've bid on multiple heads from that maker. This one may push me into unreasonable territory; she's one of my favorites of his so far

Went out today for a short shoot around a nearby reservoir. Got rained out but managed a few decent shots.

>>49613083
Its more that the eye-holes aren't spherical, they gap on the tops and bottoms, but not the sides. I might try and shave it down though I think that's inviting more trouble than its worth.

>>49629183
Pack the gaps with more poster putty, behind the eyes, so you don't see the gaps due to shadow. It's what I do.

>>49616999
is there a way to recreate this look with a phone cam?

Thinking of making a custom Rapunzel DD, I'm torn about which sculpt to use though. Anybody have any ideas?

>>49629533
no

>>49629533
i think you would have to have a setting that heavily unfocuses the camera, and would probably need to do post processing

>>49629533
Maybe try this, tell us if it works.

>>49634567
Damnit

I've had plans to make a Holo cosplay for one of my dolls since the remake aired and finally had the free time to actually get started.

>>49575232
My brother...

>>49636691
Looking good so far. Don't forget the pouch for the grain
>>49636654
>>49634571
cute! The instant photo is from the recent con meetup?

>>49636691
Cute bacon

>>49636691
well done! the seams look really clean and i love the fur trims

>>49609790
>>49609797
>>49610085
how do you get such perfect drills anon-sama
tell me your secret please

>>49638208
I didn't make the drills...
You'll have to ask ichigohamster.booth.pm -sensei

>>49638968
Cute outfit and those eye bags!

>>49625985
An attempt was made; I got second place.

>>49642164
>computer parts
Is this AI?

>>49642164
oh damn, sorry anon (fwiw i wasn’t bidding against you). hopefully she’ll still go to a good home!

>>49642457
that's just how doll heads get classified. It's probably a mistranslation through machine TL. Don't ask me.

I absentmindedly bought some pure Nemo xs from cheapdollaccessories.com and I think the spic running it scammed my retarded ass.

>>49642717
grim
what did you order

>>49642742
Not much, honestly. It was a small order to see for myself how well pnxs fit my 22cm obitsu. I didn't even think about the suspicious prices, just happy to see a large collection to pick some stuff from. Guess I'll have to try again.

>>49636654
i love doll cheki!!!

I set up to take photos, the sun goes away and the winds start. No, I will not check the radar before going out.

>>49638416
Cute set
>>49643494
I'm tempted to get one of those starbucks keychains since they look close enough to the right size. Always a plus when things just happen to work for dolls

>>49644091
I love this pair so goddamn much that I want to make replicas of my own. Mind sharing all the pieces I'd need to do so?

>>49644149
Thanks! Akira would be easy enough to put together, but the head for Lily may take some doing.

Lily (left) is a DD-f3 2.0 body with a custom DDH-09 head from @Yamiyammy1113 on twitter and the wig is a chopped version of this cheap wig off of amazon (I should have found something nicer and was planning on it but this one kinda stuck) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WQ8XL9

Akira (right) is a stock DDS Karin with the wig swapped out for a corkbrown W-140D wig from volks (which isn't of great quality, honestly; even the $12 amazon wig is better). Pretty simple. She recently scuffed her nose in a tragic photography accident which I'm not sure what to do about.

The clothes they are wearing are mostly Volks clothes. I think the jean shorts on Akira came from ACBJD, I don't remember for certain. And she's wearing a bra from Milai Koubou.

If I were to start again from scratch, I'd look for nicer wigs and I may change them out in the future, but they're good as they are right now IMO.

>>49606994
keep us updated, interested in the results >>/p/4441837

>>49629183
iirc volks sells some eye hole reamers, might help?
>>49638416
hnng
>>49644241
>She recently scuffed her nose in a tragic photography accident
oh no D:
how bad are we talking here

>>49645132
About this bad (22.5x magnification)
It's mostly surface level, but I'm not sure how to treat this to get a repair that blends well with the rest of the nose.

>>49645371
hmm, magic eraser?
>22.5x
wtf how

>>49645404
Perhaps. I think it may need to be a bit more controlled and slightly more abrasive than that, perhaps an extremely fine ~2000 grit sandpaper done under the microscope

>>49645070
It’ll take a couple months for the colors to lighten. Warmer colors like the red and orange seem to dye easier, the teal and green dye worked well too. Black wasnt very successful and the tape I used to block off part of the leg kinda worked. Gradient attempt on the one forelimb came out alright. Not sure what causes the streaking/dots, if it was leftover dye in my pot or the dye itself.
Transfers dont seem to be an issue if you leave the parts to sit for a week or so instead of putting them back on as soon as theyre dry. There is transfers on the knees, i had similar transfers on my android Yushina.
Looking forward to how the midnight blue, apricot orange and tropical teal lighten.

>>49647776
Streaking/dots is usually caused by not using enough water to dissolve all of the dye evenly! Or so I have been told. Really good project so far, looking forward to the updates!

>>49648632
>>49648632
>>49648632
New Thread

I want to fuck a doll anon

>>49649892
There you are! One day you'll make it happen anon, I believe.