Thread 49648632

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

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Kou-chan is cute today.

>>49649062
Oh, very much so! Though I would argue Kou-chan is cute every day!

Doll Calendar Project for 2026 when

>>49650071
I suppose I should start thinking about that again, huh. I know I would like to have one for 2026. It's been nice having all the dolls accompany each month

>>49650143
Wow... time has passed so quickly this year, it's kind of crazy. I can't believe it's almost July.

Whoops, accidentally posted this in the old thread because I still have both tabs open.

Sorry for blog post

>>49650143
How the hell are your photos always so fucking crisp? Every photo I take, even when the focus is good and settings should be optimal, has either some stupid aberration or a soft focus on even the sharpest parts of the image. I've cleaned lenses, improved lighting, played with aperture, just about everything. What are you doing that I'm not? Is it the sensor? Better lenses? I don't get it. I just want my dolls to look as pretty in my photos as they do to me irl

Are there any doll faces that makes more of the korean 'foreign' look rather than traditional anime look? really enjoying the colors and this dress...damn I might get into this hobby. Just want to see cute girls in cute dresses. And maybe specific historical outfits.

>>49650619
Plenty of resin dolls like that, and a variety of dealers to choose from. ACBJD is a good place to start no matter where you're at! Denver Doll Emporium in the 'states is another good option. Where are you located anon? Relatively speaking.

>>49647776
>couple months for the colors to lighten
see I want a dark color, so I've been thinking how I might accomplish that
the reason the colors lighten on vinyl is because it's sucking the dye in further, so I understand
so once it reaches equilibrium it should stop, the question is how to get there
multiple goes in the dye? cold brew in dye for a few months (with replenishment)?
chemical dye transfer instead of water? like, mix dye with zit cream and do a reverse stain treatment
results would probably be pretty spotty due to nonuniform coverage though
>>49650556
do you use a tripod
>>49650627
laze

>>49650822
Not that anon, but more dilution is better for transfer of the dye bath from my understanding. Not diluting it enough is how you get spots/streaks. Maybe just spend a year re-dye-ing it multiple times until the result is the shade you want? I don't know if that's feasible, either. There's room for investigation here.

Alternatively some people use an airbrush, but the amount of touch-ups is considerable.

>>49650556
>Is it the sensor? Better lenses?
I can absolutely, 99 percent certainly state that the sensor is not your issue. I'm using a D3400 which is an old APS-C sensor.
That photo was taken with a 50mm prime, NIKKOR AF-S 50mm f/1.4G. It's stopped down to f/5.6 in that photo where it's decently sharp. I doubt that lens is the contributing factor since it was stopped down to around what normal kit lenses would be at.
Try stopping your lens down to f/5.6 to f/10; somewhere in that range will likely be your best option for sharpness. More importantly with the lens is what focal length you have. 50mm APS-C is roughly 75mm in full frame focal length. Something around or longer than 50mm I've found I like for doll photos. I promise you, the lens and sensor you have are not where you need to start looking for improving your photos.

1. If you aren't using a tripod, use a tripod. Simple enough, but this alone will solve a lot of problems.
2. If you aren't using contrast based autofocus, switch to that. With your camera on a tripod, go to the live view and use that for autofocus. It'll be more consistent and accurate than phase detect autofocus on DSLRs. Otherwise, just zoom in on the preview mode on where you want your focus to be and manually set it for as sharp as you can get it. Things aren't moving with dolls, luckily.
3. Probably the most important is lighting. This will impact shutter speed; you're going to want to get his as short as you can reasonably get. Anything 1/120 or faster and you're golden. Longer can be fine too; even multiple second exposures so long as the camera and subject aren't shaking but it gets harder to control. That shot was at 1/500 because the light was blasting in through the window at sunset and Lily was in direct sunlight which also gave the nice contrast and shadows. The direct bright light allowed all the individual strands of the wig to stand out against a dark, unlit wall. Learn how to recognize good lighting and use it or create it.
4. Use the timer or a remote to control the shutter, so that you aren't pressing the shutter button and potentially shaking the camera during an exposure.

Idk I hope that helps.

>>49650619
I love nonentity's photos. The unique eye makeup really stands out.

Also take a look at arasaki's (@TY14_asaki) nerine and yuzuriha; they have some unique eye shape and makeup patterns

>>49650619
yea

>>49650433
cute necklace
cute outfit
cute doll

>>49650556
It's hard to give concrete advice past 'use a tripod' without knowing either your gear or seeing some of the photos that you have issues with. Particularly the latter since I don't know if this is from pixel hunting for issues or if you legitimately have some configuration problems that result in obviously bad photos. I bring that up because pixel hunting is a pitfall a lot of people fall into, being overly critical of photos that are honestly perfectly fine despite a bit of softness here or there

>>49636654
Nice group pic. Did you left Himari at home or am I unable to recognize the dolls?

>>49638968
Is she hiding something?

>>49651281
Even her shoes are cat themed... Very cute!

>>49650822
Another dye after it lightens might be the ticket to getting more permanent dark color. I was going to attempt a redye or two once they lighten.
This photo of momoko’s body is from Dec. I did the chest back in May, and the whole body in April. The joint colors are what the soft vinyl was in shade originally. Looking back at photos it seems to have lightened a lot in that following month or two.

Speaking of cameras, a T7i with 50mm 1.8 II and 40mm 2.8 STM lens popped up for 515 US and I'm really considering upgrading off my very entry level T7. I tend to do a lot of low to the ground shots and I find the lack of an articulating screen annoying. Either through because of screen glare or having to contort to see it.

Or should I just hang on to the T7 and embrace the future with an R series much later on down the road?

God i love dolls

>>49656021
I love YOUR dolls anon!

>>49656007
Personally, I would go for a bigger upgrade than what is essentially the same camera with a few QoL features

>>49655792
I really appreciate how uniform her coloration is in this photo. You did really good work on her.

remove incel

remove incel

>>49650143
I would also like to have one for 2026. 2025s calendar was nice, I just hope I can get better pictures in this time

>>49655792
some cursory googling came up with a few options for chemical dyeing
most promising looks like the approach some people use to dye PVC pipe, basically the purple pipe primer but custom colors
could probably get some great results running that through an airbrush
it'll have fading issues like water dyeing, it doesn't fade on PVC pipe but doll vinyl has significantly more plasticizers in it and I suspect that's what promotes dye propagation
that said it may take less time to build up to critical dye concentration using this method, I'll have to find a test body and do some research

Going to go to some anime con in august. there's a bjd corner there and I'm going to annoy those doll owners about their hobby habits and see them in person and maybe be at peace owning my own dollfu and then look after them and be happy and then violently grapple people in training.

>>49650143
i would love to have a 2026 calendar too!

>>49650317
same here, i’ve taken so few pictures so far this year holy shit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOMc4ZKzpwA
A friend sent me this due to my predilection for long furbies. Perhaps some of you will appreciate this, as well.

>>49654009
>Nice group pic. Did you left Himari at home or am I unable to recognize the dolls?
Thanks! Himari stayed home this time. I was having trouble putting together a second outfit that both worked on her and was appropriate for a day in the sun.

I can't recommend Polaroid at all for anyone for any reason! $30 for a pack of 8 photos is insane. Wouldn't have even tried if I didn't find the camera at a thrift store for $5.

>>49663308
>i’ve taken so few pictures so far this year holy shit
Same. Ever since I moved to overnights at the end of last year I haven't really been shooting much of anything

>>49663308
Me three, anon. I haven't taken any doll photos since January... the good thing is, though, that they will wait for us. Whenever life becomes too much, our dolls will be there to hold down the fort until things settle down, and we have time to indulge in our hobbies once again.

>>49661550
nice lips
what doll companies make their dolls with fuller lips?

>>49669079
this one is Volks SDGrB Williams. Volks has a few more boys with full lips (and also girls)

>>49669106
i see i see
i assumed most male dolls werent from volks SD cuz they are always sold out but i guess that makes sense that everyone has one but me in that case

I bought a doll but she has a loose head... I can't tell if the neck bulb is too small or if the head hole is too big. What options do I have to repair her? I know that a rubber band can help but I'd want a more permanent and professional repair.

>>49669169
it really truly is just you without a volks super dollfie boy out there...

>>49669630
my dude you have to tell us what doll it is or no one can help you

>>49669257
HI!

>>49669630
If you have a resin, strung bjd, then you would tighten the string tension and add a silicone disc to the neck joint.
If you have a vinyl, dollfie dream smart doll with internal frame joints, then a piece of paper like pic related, hot glue, action figure joint tightening liquid, or a screw driver to tighten the neck joint if there are screws in there.

>>49669720
It's a simple spherical joint, the top part of the neck is just a bulb and the head pops on it. Red is the neck and black is the bottom portion of the head. There's no string or screws. Looks similar to your pic though so maybe I'll try that.

>>49669896
if the neck is loose and you prefer a more permanant solution then I might try to put hot glue into the green area to tighten that spot. If it doesn't work, you can still scrape out the hot glue.

any faces that has a nice cartoony version of this qt

So now that De Minimis is kill;
What's a good sewing machine for a beginner?
Any tips for finding fabric scraps for cheap/free?
Anyone with experience making doll shoes?

>>49671678
>So now that De Minimis is kill;
Trump always chickens out.
Relax.

>>49672765
>>49671678
I'm dumb as fuck, what's De Minimis and how does it affect dolls?

>>49673578
de minimis refers to imports below a certain value not being worth the time for customs to apply import taxes to; typically the declared value of goods below a certain value just pass through to you as a consumer untaxed. IIRC, the previous value was like $800 per shipment. This is why you would hear people asking sellers to adjust declared value in the past, and still do for certain countries. This is partially how Temu got so popular, since chinkshit could flood the market fairly easily without getting taxed when the parcels go directly to an individual. I still have no idea how they're able to economically ship things when it costs me as a US guy like $120 to ship a 1lb package to Japan, but that's another question. But since the majority of doll manufacturers, clothing sellers, etc. are from Japan, Hong Kong, and most importantly China, the elimination of de minimis means that those goods now get hit with tariffs no matter the value. To be fair, the US was pretty generous with its de minimis limit. Other places have been cucked with VAT and exceedingly low de minimis values such that anons in the /a/ secret santa had to pay duties for a $18 declared value card/ornament/chocolates import.

>>49671678
The time and effort to sew your own clothes is still not worth it from a pure value standpoint; fabric is surprisingly expensive and it takes hours and hours to sew most outfits. Go down that road if you want purely from the hobby/enjoyment standpoint; don't think you're going to save a lot of money by doing this. But for a good beginner sewing machine, get one that's digitally controlled. I don't mean touchscreen or 1000 different stitch patterns, just that the motor has an encoder on it; this means that you'll be able to always stop the needle in a predictable up or down position which saves a lot of frustration and time.

>>49671678
>What's a good sewing machine for a beginner?
Any computerized entry level machine made by Brother or Singer, as long as it can do overlock stitches and maybe some decorative patterns. Might want to check the second hand market, when I started sewing 2 years ago I got mine (a Brother CX70) for dirt cheap from someone who bought it during covid lockdowns and then barely used it.
>Any tips for finding fabric scraps for cheap/free?
Check if your area has any fabric flea markets. Also if IKEA or a similar bedding store has bedsheets or duvet covers on sale that's a great way to get large amounts of fabric in base colors for cheap.

>>49673647
I hate it here... best suggestion to anyone looking for cheap fabric and willing to put in the work to find it? It's yard sale season folks, get out there and find secondhand goods to cannibalize for doll purposes. Might find a sewing machine while you're out there, too!

>>49672765
Recently ordered some outfits and accessories for my girls birthday. Hopefully nothing will happen.

i got a secondhand Nikon D80 as a gift, but idk wtf i'm doing with it yet! there are tiny crosshairs that appear in the images, and after some quick googling, it sounds like i have to clean some dust/dirt somewhere on the lens...i'm looking into getting a cleaning kit, but wanted to ask if anyone has tips on troubleshooting this kind of thing?

>>49675158
Happy birthday to your dolls!
I ordered some stuff from volks japan too. Its been a week and they still haven't shipped. It would have arrived by now if they would actually ship my stuff sooner.

>>49675525
Unless you're a pro, you can't clean inside of a camera lens. You can only use a lint-free cloth and wipe the exterior glass of your lens. If you look through your lens, you might see dirt inside it. That is normal from regular use. Sometimes the artifacts won't be seen in certain aperture stops. Nikon might have a program to clean/refurbish your lens if there is dirt inside for a cost.

>>49671542
Pic related?

>>49675555
awoooooooooooogggggaaaaaaa
cute cute cute cute
kiss kiss mwah mwah
she deserves and will be getting the prettiest dresses, shoes and accessories
38 year old man typing this btw

I'm not a resinfag, but thoughts on this?
https://www.acbjd.com/mira-fullset-body-blush-p-22222.html?cPath=596_599


>>49675525
Cleaning internal elements of lenses requires care, patience, meticulous cleaning methods, and if you want to be sure it's going back together the right way some expensive equipment. It can be done on a budget without fancy calibration equipment if you must, but I'd reserve that for only extremely fungus-ified lenses; a few dust marks and you will likely do more harm than good.

>>49675555
Alice03? cute

>>49676389
I yearn for the days in which I possessed disposable income.

>>49675555
>>49676389
ah, thank you for the advice anons! some light cleaning would be good, so i’ll see where that gets me. i agree i’m more likely to make things worse atm if i try to go further than the basics…

>thoughts on this?
the fullset feels a bit edgy for my personal tastes, but she is cute! so many head options too

I haven't been watching streams since the double-grad, but I dropped in on Pio-chan and instantly I'm grinning and laughing. I didn't realize how much I missed watching streams...

Akira's tragic nose incident has been mostly resolved. Applying some MSC via a conical foam swab (sprayed initially into a jar lid and collected from there) under the microscope yields this. It's not perfect but it's much less noticeable up close.

A similar, but less structural incident also happened with Lily and was resolved similarly. Even with a stand, wind shifts can be dangerous. Take this lesson from me and be careful anons

>>49676034
>38 year old man typing this btw
aren't we all?

>>49679391
Its not like I had money/income for this stuff in my 20s or during the 2008 crash or during the strong yen era of 1usd to 77 yen.

>>49679391
he's literally me

>>49679875
anon if you keep using my likeness i'm going to have to start claiming royalties.

>>49678783
i’m glad the repairs went well! please tell your girls that i hope the battle damage doesn’t dampen their adventurous spirits

>>49678783
pimple scars

New wig and dress time.
Got them from Etsy because the doll in the promo pictures had both of these and I thought she was cute.

I love the wig, she feels like a different doll. Although I have kind of already set my mind on how she looks, so it'll probably be switched back eventually. This is the second wig I think really works for her, I got some others, but the others didn't turn out good.

Dress is above average, I like the color. It seems to be "half done". It's very loose, and it has only one snap, I'll have to add some snaps myself. The doll stand is holding it in its place much more than that single snap. It also came with some accessories, I wanted to check the photos in the listing to see how it's meant to be worn with them, but looks like the seller has closed shop since. Apparently it was a proxy seller...

>>49676389
>>49675555
Alice01, same as this one, out of production.
I didn't expect to meet her in this thread.
I would assume the newer Alices have the same base head, but alas, I don't have those.
50 cents:
I absolutely love her. But you should know that Ringdoll makes... "very good photos". Better check some videos who already bought the doll you want, to see how they look in non perfect lighting and angles.
I think she needs a wig with bangs. Her MSD version is still on sale, I got her too, but that version didn't work for me.

>>49683895
>Alice01, same as this one, out of production.
>I didn't expect to meet her in this thread.
Alice01 is the most popular resin doll in this board. what are you talking about? jaypee can not get enough of ALICE01

>>49683895
Very pretty!
Would kiss on the subway/10

>>49683895
Bummer about the dress, hopefully the alterations go smoothly.
>she feels like a different doll
Too familiar, frightened myself a couple days ago when helping my girl try on a new wig.

Speaking of Alice dolls and dresses

https://youtu.be/jiiXOQ4J_4w?feature=shared

"aaa~ it's too hot outside... just let me stay in the car with the a/c..."

My camping companion this trip is Sakura, the older of the twins. Also the least likely to actually leave the house under most circumstances. It's been a while since I spent any amount of time with her, so a long weekend is a good opportunity to set some shoots in.

>>49683895
Etsy has a real issue with drop sellers. Most of the time a Google image search shows the same stuff on AliExpress or Tobago for way less.

After holding off for nearly a month I finally caved and bought her. I'm sure it'll come back to bite me in the ass but it should be fine.

>>49685699
It's worth it, I can't recommend Dream Valley highly enough for fantasy resin. Congratulations anon!

>>49676034
this but unironically

>>49683895
Such a beautiful doll, holy shit.
is that with or without makeup?

>>49686705
who said i was fucking around and being ironic?

>>49686725
Not him but do you mean any makeup or a custom faceup? Because any doll with painted features has makeup. No makeup dolls look like this.

>>49685699
It is tempting to buy this doll, but I don't know... I have already ordered Dream Valley's White Moth doll in october.

I'm finally going to start saving for this doll, after spending all my NEET money on old consoles and anime merch.
I kind of wanted a short-hair, tanned, tomboyish looking one, but this is the next best thing.

>>49687423
Sex dolls go in /ona/ not here.

>>49687437
Ah, sorry.
Though I mostly want it for posing.

>>49687450
I think there's some people in there who only cuddle with their dolls so you wouldn't be the odd one out. Also they would know more about the material, how long it lasts and how easy they are to pose.

>>49687450
>>49687437
For what it's worth, there are sex doll companies that offer models without their bits, flat as any other doll posted here.

>>49687554
Oh, don't get me wrong. I'll definitely use it for that as well.
But I'll also have it on my lap while I do stuff, and cuddle with it, and other normal stuff.

>>49671678
May I suggest hitting up a thrift store for fabric? You just take the fabric from clothing. There's a lot of cheap plus size clothing with perfectly good fabric.

For sewing machines, I like Janome a lot.

the doll meet at anime expo was very fun.

>>49688239
Oops, I forgot my camera photos get rotated. Sorry.

>>49687450
>>49687662
there are also bjds and bjd accessories designed for that. but company and cuddling is foremost

>>49688170
I should have gone...

>>49688342
why didn't you?

>>49687450
You could look into the big dolls by Parabox. I'm sure they're less of a pain to maintain than any silicone/whatever similar material doll.

>>49688170
It's her.

>>49688170
>>49688178
>>49688366
>>49688391
Alice...

>>49688706
Alice? Who the fuck is Alice?!!

>>49688706
I'm going to Alice

>>49688706
>>49688795
>>49688835
I want an alice doll...

Alice and Lorina posting!

>>49687450
adding to >>49688359, there's legendoll's annabella and dollmore's trinity series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OGpg5RoaYk
This is in ten minutes, looks like it'll be a good time.

>Alice01
I follow the projects of 茶くれch, but never knew that doll was so popular.

AX doll meet-up was fun.

>>49689767
Was this done on film or was the ISO just really high because it's dark inside?

>>49689793
A Lightroom preset.

>>49689767
>>49690031
>>49690033
>>49690038
nice pics!
Did you have to carry 2 dolls and a camera by yourself there?

>>49690980
do people ever use wagon or stroller type tools for such events?

>>49691226
dunno, post a pic of somebody doing that

>>49688170
Lots of cute dolls

>>49691436
perhapse not, anime expo seems to limit luggage to fourteen by fourteen inches

>>49691226
Usually at smaller events you'll see strollers used for things other than actual babies. AX however has enough people in any given area of the convention center that they start behaving like a liquid. I'd be surprised if they allowed any kind of stroller inside, just from a potential fire hazard concern.

Last day of camping and my co-pilot is in her boosted booster seat. Always remember to buckle up.

>>49688170
One of these days I need to go to a con that has a doll meet up. They look like so much fun.

>>49691979
Makes me think of using an actual baby car seat for my dolls

>>49691979
CUTE!!!

Does anyone know a good site that sells good quality metal stands for BJDs?

I need a 40cm one for my doll.
I have also been searching for it for month now, but have i have not been able to fine one good..

>>49692307
I like Alice's Collections "Invisable" Doll Stand. Decent price and the acrylic base can be switched with a small tripod mount for outdoor pictures fairly easily if you have a 3D printer or can do some simple woodworking.

>>49692307
different anon here,
i recently ordered this one
will see how well it works when it arrives

I finally got stands also got some new wigs!. Olivia (maskcat) looks absolutely stunning with her new wig. The picture really doesn't do her justice but HOLY SHIT she looks good.

>>49693090
I also put a new wig on Letina (myou). I'm still messing with the styling on this wig, I think it's good for now but I was having trouble getting something I liked. I may change her eyes too....I'm not sure. I've just had them sitting on my desk and now that I have stands I can do different poses....once I figure that out. I'm not entirely sure how to hide the arms that hold them, it's pretty obvious on Olivia or how to make them tighter so I can do poses with the legs and such. I also need to figure out how to line them up on my desk but all in time. I'm still paranoid they're going to fall out if I bump my desk but I guess time will tell. I also need to learn to take better photos but it really doesn;t matter as I'm the only one that's going to be seeing them and i have no interest in social media aside from occasionally posting here.

>>49693090
>The picture really doesn't do her justice
very relatable, though i often worry it is parental bias/positive illusion/endowment effect/mere exposure effect

>>49693106
I went back to her original wig. Between the face up and the outfit, I didn't like the impression the blonde wig gave. This one is much much better.

My first custom head was delivered today. She doesn't have her own body, outfit, or wig yet but I couldn't wait to see her made up so she's stealing from Akari and Himari yet. Not sure what body I'll put her on yet but I do have a wig picked out.

Please welcome Aiyasu to the family.

>>49693721
>Rotated
Fuck

bros what goes on in there, what happens if i join...

>>49693721
very cute, nice choice!

>>49693980
the doll ogre will steal your doll while you're busy checking your privilege

>>49693723
Am I crazy, or did 4chan briefly auto-rotate images? I know that I saw it happen to some images right after the site returned, but it either doesn't work all the time or was removed.

>>49695256
There was about a week after the return that I could mobile post images without rotation. Guess this god awful site decided that was good enough.

>>49686725
It's the original makeup she came with. I didn't dare to touch her.
I wanted to have a custom one originally: If you've shopped for wigs before, you have probably seen the wig maker who makes their promo photos with a custom Alice doll (it's actually the poster to her top right). That's what I saw first, and that's how I got her, by tracking down the doll in the photo.
But I didn't have it in me to try and recreate that makeup, I'm too afraid of ruining her.

>>49692307
>>49692471
I can second the invisible doll stand. I actually got rid of all my other stands, they were never used anymore, it's just the best one.

>>49689767
Were there any venders? I missed this year.
>>49688391
Jelly

>>49695256
>I know that I saw it happen to some images right after the site returned
Sounds like they briefly forgot the code that stripped the tags.

Hi all.. I have a bit of a storytime but last week I went to the Volks booth at Anime Expo and saw that they had a handful Dollfie Dream Miku NT dolls available over the course of the con. I knew that these dolls existed but they were always too expensive in secondhand stores or eBay so I never paid much attention to them.. however, the Volks booth was selling them for $690 which is still really expensive for me but was a much better price than I've ever seen for these dolls.

After thinking about it a bunch I decided I do really want the doll, so I went to the booth every day to see if I could buy one before they sold out. Fortunately, I was finally able to get one on the last day they were stocking her! She was wayy too big to fit in the carryon luggage I brought to the con so I had to drop her off at a FedEx office in Los Angeles to ship her back home.

Anyways, today she finally came in and I immediately got to unboxing and dressing her and I cannot be happier with the result! I was aware of the hobby but I didn't understand all this doll stuff at first but I think I get it now..
I love my two foot tall plastic daughter :D

>>49697858
Congrats, anon!
She's lovely.

>>49697858
>I didn't understand all this doll stuff at first but I think I get it now..
Post the bondage pictures, anon.

>>49697858
Omg it migu :DDD

>want to get into this hobby
>one group of friends only go drinking and talking about cars
>another group of friends only talk about vidya and normie slop they watch
>only things i do is kickboxing and vidya
I'm not going to be surrounded by weirdos in this community am i?

>>49697915
Thank you.. now I need to get her some friends! I remember seeing a doll store in Akihabara Radio Kaikan 2 years ago while shopping in the building and I found some dolls that I liked, but I wanted to get a character doll like Miku before I get any "generic" ones.
>>49698626
nah I don't have any outfits or pics like that, and after learning how expensive doll clothes are I think she'll be rocking her default outfit for a while :')

>>49699516
>weirdos in this community
Of course not. Middle-aged men who spend their disposable income on lolita dresses and cute shoes for dolls are bound to be well-adjusted UwU
>>49693090
>shirt matches the shorts
Super cute. Try to style the wigs with your fingers or a toothbrush and make sure they're centered. If you need to make them stay, stick some putty on the headcap.
>>49699536
>I think she'll be rocking her default outfit for a while
Watch out for staining every now and then. Especially on the skirt. Black is the worst color.

>>49697858
Very cute!

And best of luck to you in the future. I decided never to get a Miku in any way shape or form back when I was still collecting figures. Because she has so many nice designs, I know I would want another one eventually. And I thought if I had two of a single character, then the floodgates would open.

>>49699536
>I wanted to get a character doll like Miku before I get any "generic" ones.
That's how it starts. I got Marisa and Reimu 1/6 scales and realized it was a fun hobby and then ended up with two 1/3 scales. The guide isn't deceiving you, the long-term spend may end up being clothes, shoes, and accessories. It's rewarding enough, since they definitely reflect back the love you put in.
We hooked another one, lads

>>49699863
>get Migu
>wow cute
>get Migu friend
>ayyy
>suddenly 5 doll
>what how
>turn around
>there 8 doll now
>no stop help aaaa- (chomp noise)
>hello its me, anon! pls buy Migu
>cycle repeat
>Migu take over world
grim...

>>49699536
>a character doll like Miku before I get any "generic" ones
Generic dolls usually don't stay generic for long before skipping to the other side of the line and becoming custom.

>>49697858
If staining is a concern I'd look into getting her one other simple outfit for her to be displayed in. I don't have a Miku myself but I know a lot of Volks clothes have staining issues

Hello doll thread. Do any of you know of simple, five points of articulation doll bodies or dolls? The ones I know of are some from petworks, the various creatures from studio uoo, and the piccodo cute body10. Are there any more out there? Not in any particular size.

Also keep up the good work, I like these threads and everyone’s pictures.

Anyone have any ideas on the best places to sell dolls besides eBay? I have a DDP I'm considering selling.

Will clothes marked for DDdy fit the DD-f3 body?
I really regret the bigger bust size, so many things don’t fit

>>49697858
Very cute.
The import price folks charges is still insane though compared to buying anything direct in Japan. This upsets me greatly

I wonder if a Touhou Pure Neemo is the best way for me to enter into doll ownership.

>>49699516
>I'm not going to be surrounded by weirdos in this community am i?
What website do you think you're in?

>>49703652
Get a Sugar Cup!

What is the right search term for bjd accessories on booth, especially fluffy ears and tails? My attempts to make my own were not very successful.

>>49703000
Depends on how tight the clothes are, I guess? There's a size chart comparing the most popular 1/3 scale dolls and iirc DDdy are a bit meatier all around, not just in the bust area.

>>49705442
I was sick my last trip to Japan, stuck in hotel room. Ruined the trip, but I forced myself to go to the volks store to get the one thing I came to buy.
Trick department store lighting works just as well on dolls as real clothes, the f-3 didn’t look any bigger in the store, I just figured it would make the clothes look better, but she’s honestly huge, none of the awesome 3rd party dresses from the second hand stores fit. Heck, even the folk retail store where I bought her, 2/3 of the clothes “no that won’t fit her”. I should of taken a clue but I was super sick and I don’t take in information well in public, I get shy.

>>49705673
I just remembered there's an old post on dolldreaming about modding a regular DD M-bust to fit on a DDdy body, maybe that would be an option for you:
https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/18056-modded-dddy-body-with-medium-bust-photos/

>>49705442
Booth doesn't have a lot of kemonomimi accessories just by themselves, it's more common in clothing sets. There's that one dude that specifically makes them though, pic related: https://nekomiko-library.booth.pm/

Otherwise you could try searching the doll category for 耳 or しっぽ

>>49699516
I've been in this hobby for 7 years, and after going to Dollpa last year, here's what I know about the makeup of this hobby; It's 80% women, most the the men are into vinyl dolls only, a vast majority of people have both resin and vinyl dolls, most people are very friendly and welcoming as long as you give the same energy.

>>49702786
Mericari, or if you have an established DollDreaming account, there.

>>49705673
So if you have the DD-L bust on her, a DDdy dress should fit pretty good. Hips are the big problem with DDdy girls, and most Volks dresses will have adjustment rings on them, just make sure it says it'll be compatible with that size. Anything saying it's for Smart Doll will be VERY tight, and depending on the material, won't fit. There are lots of options for a DD-L girl, you just have to double check sizes. If you decide you don't like it, DD F3s are modular, so you can always order a smaller torso and change it out for an M. They're like $33 US.

>>49697858
when do you first remember becoming interested in bjds? have you acquainted yourself with care like avoiding direct sunlight, touching the faceup, precarious long term posing, etc. no negativity intended, first dolls are special.
the presence and weight of large dolls is surprisingly satisfying. my girl is ~43 inches

>>49693090
reminds me of that girl from ponpon or that depressing manga
>>49693148
>>49693106
the thing with hair styles is that you gotta give it time to get used to it. it's like getting a haircut. focus too much on it and it'll eat you alive. the new one leans more towards japanese hairstyling.
>>49706426
very cute.

>>49706561
How is Mercari w/ new accounts? I have a pretty established eBay profile. Kind of sad to say, but I'm looking to just get rid of her and start bidding at $.99 w/ no reserve

>>49705673
When did you go? If she's just a DD-F3 with an L bust most of the DD clothes on the Volks site will fit her. Look in the sizing corner. If it includes L in the description it will fit.

Also like the other anon said, if you already have clothes it would probably be cheaper and more versatile to swap her bust to something smaller.

>>49707035
Mercari fees are higher for both the buyer and the seller, but there's a higher concentration of hobby/doll buyers on there than ebay. If you're only planning on selling one thing you're likely better off listing her on ebay, though you could honestly start the bid much higher than that. I saw someone offload several MDDs some months ago for around $100 starting bid each and they all went for around $300.

>>49702786
>>49707035
Post pictures and you might find a buyer here.

Thinking about buying ringdoll's alice03 as my first BJD bros....

>>49706557
>most people are very friendly and welcoming as long as you give the same energy.
unfortunately in the middle of the very friendly and welcoming people there's a bunch of grifters

>>49707151
What do you mean by grifters...

>>49707528
No idea what other anon is going on about, but there are crappy people in every hobby. For dolls at least, there's known dramafags with weird grudges in various corners of the internet. Just stay away from them and stick to the chill folks

>>49707563
NTA but I just want to hang out with the creatives and get feedback and learn from the cool guys before I fuck off and do my other hobbies

>>49708407
>>49708412
>>49708421
CUTE!!!!!
>>49708534
Absolutely beautiful

one more

>>49709018
Cute! Would let her shoot me in the head in the middle of the woods on a stormy night

Anyone here owners of the original Pure Neemo Reimu and Marisa dolls? Are they cute in person? Is their hair lovely or straw like? I kind of prefer the originals because they look more canon.

>>49708421
That is so cute

>>49706579
honestly I probably learned about bjds in 2020-21 when I was browsing /jp/ for other stuff during and I saw pretty dolls in this thread.. admittedly, the only precautions I know are from what the manual said which was mostly about how to avoid stains on the doll from the wig and clothes and void tangles in the wig so I appreciate the tips. Since getting the Miku doll, I read the stickied guide but it was mostly about buying dolls so any other resources on doll care would be helpful.

>>49709754
Some doll care tips would be:
Avoid touching the face, make up can slowly degrade, rub off. Hold neck or ear area to move the head.
Stains from clothes or even black threads on the clothes can happen, use a body suit or wear light colors, white , beige, light pink.
Avoid sun and heat, don't place near a window for long periods of time, It can yellow the vinyl doll skin color over time.
If you're taking photos, consider a doll stand to avoid fall damage and scratches to the doll's face.
Long wigs like Miku's wig is hard to maintain. Products and solutions for wigs can help but tangles will happen and worsen over time. Try to touch the wig as little as possible.
The outfits deteriorate over time, especially the pleather material in shoes no matter what you do. Avoid skin oil, grease, water, or getting it wet.

>>49708141
This is the way, most of the drama fags don't create anything and are visible from a mile away.

>>49709018
>>49708534
Dolls casting powerful spells

>>49707063
>>49702786
Here she is. I also have one other outfit.
>>49707043
Good to know, thank you.

>>49710013
Drama? Who is causing drama?
azone more fun than dolfie imvho, but it is okay if you disagree.

>>49708421
Which make and model is this?

>>49711929
mdd

>>49711932
She needs to stop casting spells on my heart

Lily's new bikini is borderline AV prop

>>49715218
Lewd

>>49715218
Moar!

Quick review!
I've been eyeing this tote for awhile. I needed an easy to carry bag for my doll and I usually have my camera hanging around my neck. I'm trying to travel lightly with my hands mostly free when outside with my doll.

The tote is well constructed. No problems with zipper and sewing. There is almost no static electricity that I've noticed. I was worried that it would mess up the wigs. The clear panels are very nice and much more see-through than my photo glares would suggest. It looks better in person.

The only problems are size and balance. The size fits 1 DD perfectly. this is good because the doll will fit snugly and won't shift around much inside causing damage. The tote can fit 2 DDs, but it would be very tight and they will be in a kneeling pose. Its size is better for multiple MDDs.
The tote should be weight balanced while carrying it. If a doll is standing only on one end, the entire tote can sway to the heavier side and the doll can fall out! This only is a problem if the doll is standing.
The front panel can zip down. Its a nice feature, but not really that amazing with actual use.
The bag also has additional loops on top of the side clear panels for an additional shoulder carry strap that you can add. I personally would add the extra shoulder strap so to free up my hands.
The tote has a small pocket in the back. Its probably too small to put anything useful in. The inside of the tote has a single clear divider compartment that would fit a background picture or small objects.

Overall, the tote gets the job done and has some good features and it looks good.

>>49715729
>>49715741
Nice, appreciate the review. Frieren cute!

>>49715218
Very cute photo and bikini

What do you think of Azone dolls from 2008-2012?

Swan dive number 1

>>49716330
Love them. But they create So many one offs it might depend.

>>49716508
How are they quality wise? I like that they actually looked like anime dolls before they found their own Azone look (which is still cute).

>>49693106
>>49693148
Eyes a size below could improve that doll.
I also like the weaving hairs better.

It's Sxarp's birthday so I took a couple pictures. Happy Birthday Sxarp-nyan!

>>49719509
2/2

136cm seems like it fills a gap

>>49719516
cute, happy birthday!

>>49719509
happy birthday

>>49719509
Happy B Day.

>>49719509
>>49719516
Super cute! Happy birthday

New mandarake outfit just dropped, having a drink to celebrate. Anyone know the daily recommended allotments of scotch for a doll? 1/2

>>49720943
2/2 wolfgirl

>>49720567
Awww, I want to invite to doll party.
>>49719516
Kawaii.
.
Has anyone bought the “follow me” eyes? Do they work?

>>49715218
How do you get them to stand up in this pose?

Slowing starting to work through the photos I took camping. You can probably tell how windy it was all the time with how messy her hair is, even with almost a dozen scrunchies.

>>49715218
Still covers too much to be AV tier.

>>49719516
Bappy Hirthday. Is the cake mouse or fish flavoured?

>>49710542
Please... their innate Destroy Wallet spell is already powerful enough.

>>49697858
>>49699536
Congrats on the first doll, and welcome to the club. Have a look at Alice's Collection for some decent and affordable clothing options. A nice coordinated outfit with one or two different skirts will probably see more use than a single more cosplay-y one. Or not, depends on what kind of vision you have for your new doll. Its not uncommon to see one elaborate outfit as the forever clothing for dolls.

>>49719708
>136cm
Will it fit?

Dollfriends, does anyone know where I can get this hair & eyes/head? I'm not very familiar with dolls but an anon in the buyf/a/g thread said it was likely custom. Another anon suggested you guys would probably know better.

>>49723192
idk about the rest, but that looks like nendoroid hair

>>49723192
Going off what >>49723636 said I think that is specifically Tanya Degurechaff's hair.

>>49723801
I'm thinking that it's Nendoroid Tanya's hair on a customized Nendoroid Doll head, and some kind of doll body that I can't positively identify, but probably an Obitsu?

>>49720950
>Has anyone bought the “follow me” eyes? Do they work?
are you asking if a simple optical illusion is a scam?

back to blonde/hoodie look

>>49723819
i also thought it was a custom nendoroid doll head at first, but the chin seems a bit too pointy, and the hair doesn’t quite frame the face as tightly. pretty cute with the smaller face though!

>>49724480
I really like this doll

>>49723636
>>49723801
>>49723819
Original asker, sorry for not replying earlier, I had work.
It really does look like the Nendo now that you mention it. I think that would probably be destructive if I wanted to transplant the hair, right? Also, I didn't realize Nendoroids' heads were really that small. I thought their chibi design gave them a fairly large head, but I guess it's just proportional to how small they are.

I probably wouldn't want to tear apart a figure to make another figure, but I also much prefer the manga design to the anime so I'm actually kind of conflicted. Anyway, thanks for clearing it up for me anons! You may just see me again, asking more stupid questions.

>>49724715
Nendoroids are made specifically so you can take the hair, head and body and switch them around freely with other nendoroids. Unless you're very heavy handed they won't break and there are quite a few second-party bodies and heads for them.

>>49723928
Not if it is a scam, just how good the effect it

i'm thinking about getting into BJDs but i'm on a budget so i was considering buying from aliexpress and i don't have that much space so a 1/6 would be preferable, i have a few questions though.
is aliexpress reliable when it comes to dolls?
i like this kind of body but this is the only listing i have found and it's a 1/4
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008342103568.html
all the 1/6s i have found have this shorter/younger build and although i don't hate it, it's not my fav kind of doll
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008470791828.html

all i need to get going is a nude doll with eyes and hair as i know how to sew and i have big printers and sewing machines to get the patterns and make my own clothes

>>49725767
i assume you already heard the recast warnings and if not you can check the archives as we discussed them quite recently so i'll spare you but these listings seem very sketchy, i'm not seeing any photos in the reviews and the images on the listings look like they were stolen from elsewhere
oueneifs/shuga fairy are one of the more popular and reliable sellers from my knowledge but they're resin bjd knockoffs not vinyl
if you want to go legit immomo dolls aren't that expensive
https://www.janesdolland.com/imomo-1-6

>>49725880
there's also ufdoll
https://www.janesdolland.com/ufdoll-1-6
and if you want to go even smaller and cheaper there are blindbox bjds
https://www.janesdolland.com/blind-box-doll
https://www.kikagoods.com/collections/action-figure-blind-box-bjd-mjd-1

>>49725767
you should confirm if you have heard the recast warnings before proceeding is really the best advice.

>>49725767
>aliexpress reliable
cheapness is the point, there is no reliability on aliexpress. for clothes and accessories it's probably fine, but for a doll body you should try to get something nicer that also doesn't rip off existing works. other anons have already mentioned good options that you should consider instead of some random crap from who knows where

>>49726196
>>49725880
no i haven't but i can imagine the issues of recasting without needing to read the archives as i have experienced that with other products, i also know of that vynil>resin but i don't know if the difference is that significant or if it's another case of "pay twice for a 1% increase" kind of advice i keep getting on other stuff (mainly tech).

>>49726430
my first instinct was aliexpress because they actually ship here and i have got a better service for the same chinese crap than amazon/ebay at way lower of a price but i was asking because BJDs are another world, the listings with pics i have seen don't seem particularly bad but they are not the kind of doll i want either.

i'm not in a hurry so i can save for a month or two if that means getting a way better doll, but the size is still important as 40cm is the tallest i can fit in my room but then she would be squished and not able to do many poses, i own a 30cm anatomical ball joint doll for art that seems to be a good size but is stiff as fuck and i also have two 13cm featureless "action figures" for art as well that are way more flexible that's way too small

>>49726881
by all means, i would recommend that you take the time to shop around, solidify your tastes, know your options, and save up for something that really fits what you want. rushing to buy something that you kind of want ends up wasting money and space. if you find that you like the hobby, you’ll end up with more than one doll…

>>49726881
Vinyl generally does not have recasts. This is because the molds are metal and are very expensive to make. You need a factory to make them. Compared to resin dolls, which I believe use silicone to make the molds? It's much cheaper to make and you could even do it at home provided you buy the proper equipment and safety measures. Vinyl isn't better than resin or vice versa, it's ultimately up to preference. I like and own both.

Vinyl is lighter than resin, and it's easier to find replacement parts for most vinyl dolls since there aren't many vinyl brands (Dollfie, Obitsu, Smartdoll, Imomodoll are the big ones). They have an outer shell that gives them their appearance, and a plastic internal skeleton, the skeleton is what allows them to move. If you're on a budget, Imomodoll is your best bet. They have a 1/4 and 1/6 size. The bodies are fiddly though, but wrapping joints with washi tape will help a lot at least for the 1/4. I'm unfamiliar with the 1/6 ones.

Resin is heavier. Imagine the material as a very thick ceramic pot, but slightly less fragile, and it's plastic. That's the closest analogy I can think of for someone who hasn't held a resin doll irl before. Like the other anons said, there are many recasts on Aliexpress. It's easier to make resin recasts than vinyl since it's literally just hard solid pieces strung together, so the recaster can just make a mold using the pieces. There's infinite variety with resin dolls, and many more body types and skin tones than there are vinyl.

Then there are some inbetween dolls. There are strung dolls made of PVC instead of resin, so the material is closer to a very thick piece of plastic. If you're familiar with amiibos the material feels like that.

Then there's also Tinyfox, which is also PVC, but uses an internal skeleton like vinyl dolls. I also don't think the outer shell is really removable.

What is your budget? If you like the look of the first doll and want to avoid a recast, I would suggest Tinyfox 1/6 dolls which are around 30 cm tall. You can buy a full doll with clothes, eyes, and wig for around $150. Their faces are painted, so you don't have to worry about painting it or paying more for a faceup, and they look pretty much identical to the stock photos. The default clothes they come with can stain, but since you sew that shouldn't be an issue. You could look into taking clothing commissions as well. Depending on where you live, buying through a reseller like Newcloversinging may be cheaper than buying them on Aliexpress.

>>49726881
>because they actually ship here
Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking? This hobby is more global than you'd expect, so we can guide you in the right direction for options for your country specifically. Also, I think that there are a lot of good affordable options these days that you don't have to settle for recasters. Moral dilemma of buying bootlegs aside, you're kinda stuck with those dolls since no one is going to buy a secondhand bootleg, so if you decide this hobby isn't for you or maybe just the doll isn't the right size, you're shit outta luck.

>>49726881
I feel like we need an infographic at this point.
If you buy recasts and post them online, you run the risk of
>being blocked by legitimate owners, who want nothing to do with a recast owner
>being blocked by faceup artists, other artists, doll artists, and costume artists, who want nothing to do with a recast owner
>being blackballed from the hobby completely
>being unable to sell the recast and recoup costs secondhand because fakes of copyrighted dolls are banned from places like ebay
>being unable to join many discords and communities which also frown on recasts

think carefully before proceeding. The doll market is SATURATED with sellers. You CAN own a good, real doll secondhand and from legitimate companies.

>>49729354
Holy shit doll owners are huge faggots

>>49729710
>Holy shit resin doll owners can be huge faggots
fixed that for you

It's like /v/ arguing about piracy, except that instead of people getting a product for free they would never have bought anyway, they are exchanging actual money for an equivalent competitive illicit product and with how small an industry it is, it has a much more significant impact on legitimate companies. The self-righteous holier-than-thou recast police are massive turbo-faggots that just like to stir the pot.

Also stop being poor.

>>49729710
You can hang out with the recast friendly redditors.

Boobs.
Now that I have your attention, it's time to announce the 2026 BJD Thread signup.
Description here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DVinQaBovlXm6goovE6R3Zl9dvTj52YmeQjngFr-2jo/edit?usp=sharing
Signup here:
https://forms.gle/eM4xZ1zamdd2LtUA9

>>49726196
Why is a recast?

>>49729790
>2026 BJD Thread *calendar signup

>>49729354
lol, trust me no face up or custume seller gives a dink about recasts, they just want to sell more product, and more doll owners means more sales

>>49729801
I have never seen a recast owner commission a custom faceup for their recast head. Custom faceups start at like $100 for anything that doesn't look like a toddler smashed markers on the head too, and the highly detailed ones go for $300+.

Similarly, I've seen very competent faceup artists have schizo meltdowns and accuse other artists of copying their style. Americans, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. All with varying success and skill. Though it does seem like the more competent the artist the greater the meltdown. Just a month or so ago I saw a Korean artist flip out on twitter because some random girl drew her doll. Thinking that they'd willingly work on a recast is delusional.

>>49729801
This is not true in Asia. The Japanese and Koreans won't work with you. The Chinese are a coin flip.

>>49729790
thanks anon!

>>49727006
i already know what i want, i have no fucking idea about options tho and i doubt i'll get more than one doll as either i live alone and get no money for hobbies because of the cost of living or live with my family and get limited space and privacy.

>>49728628
my budget is around 100 to 150$ with taxes and shipping included but if i can get stuff for cheaper it would be better ofc... or i could just keep working and save money lol, i mostly care about the doll being easy and flexible when it comes to posing rather than material feeling and such, as long as it doesn't reflect light like crazy i'm fine with it.

>>49729316
i'm in one of the nicer countries of south america, most shops don't ship here and when they do it ends up costing almost as much as the product itself (mostly due to the tariffs) if i don't end up liking the hobby i could just give the doll to my mom since she likes gothic/victorian and steampunky stuff and has always wanted a BJD, beats trying to sell pre owned stuff in the 3rd world.

>>49729354
sounds kinda schizophrenic ngl, thankfully i don't mind buying from a reseller or getting 2nd hand dolls as long as they are not scuffed beyond repair, i don't plan interacting with the community either other than maybe showing the clothes i make.

>>49729946
can you post another example of what you’re looking for? with this being the only product image, it’s hard to tell how the doll is actually shaped between the outfit and the pose

>>49729982
i'm into these slender kind of dolls
https://x.com/doll_shokichi/media
https://x.com/faphnia/media
but ideally i want the face to have a more neutral expression and the overall doll to have smaller breasts than the ones from the second twitter user, i'm not a nerd who can recognize brands by look yet but if i had to guess i'd say these are MDD

>>49729759
People here are friendly enough towards recasts too.
>>49729801
Really depends. Japanese can be difficult when it comes to recasts and even anything IP related.

>>49730279
>friendly enough
perhaps “enough” is subjective, but imo that’s not quite accurate. someone occasionally posts their recasts here, but i think that’s because they are typically disallowed from posting them elsewhere. if it doesn’t start a fight, at the most “friendly” it is ignored

>>49731384
>>49731384
people posting here doesn’t mean they will suddenly start being pro recast. most recast owners who post itt start off by insulting those people, why would they expect a nice response back? if they want guaranteed compliments and replies they can post in the pro recast subreddit mentioned above. even in that space most posters say they only buy recasts because of money issues, rather than the fuck every doll artist and doll owner they’re all entitled and i don’t give a fuck about them mentality posters here have. this abrasive attitude isn’t going to net them a positive response. besides there’s a decent number of recast owners who’ve posted in the past, if they get ignored by anti recast posters absolutely nothing is stopping them from complimenting each other. but even non recast dolls sometimes get no replies. constantly expecting a response is egotistical behavior regardless of what doll you have

>>49725679
Oh, OK.

The Icons are back again! No Tawny this time, but Clover has returned.
https://volksusa.com/dollfieicon/2025.html

Beach bums

>>49733897
TITS! Wait sorry I mean, CUTE!

my brain is fried for real life bullshit and I've been floating around the place but just going to ask in here: in your opinion is there more variety/ease of buying clothes for 1/4 or 1/6 size?

the bog witch

>>49735218
far more 1/6 than 1/4 stuff.

>>49735218
1/6th is around Barbie and Blythe size so while clothes won't always fit, a metric fuckton of props tend to work and tend to be available cheaply to boot.

>>49738102
Adorable neko

>>49736108
>>49736265
Sweet yeah thought so, brain is just room temperature soup right now, apologies. I have a little collection of 1/12 blindboxes I've been enjoying mucking around with, I need to get back into teaching myself how to sew and make adjustments to clothes once work stops being an absolute shitshow. I want to make a BJD as a Christmas present for a friend and I could just stick with 1/12 but seeing a lot of 1/6 stuff is very tempting, even if I just end up getting something for myself in the end.

>>49738838
I've put together a little Obitsu/Parabox girl for a friend before, might be a good place to start.

>>49739078
Beautiful

Found a second hand alice01 doll in Akihabara...dunno if it's worth 900bucks. First time I saw it in person. Fucking huge.

>>49741552
If its the full set with face up in good condition/unused then yes. Somebody WILL pay $900 for it.

New transportation option acquired for Kou-chan.

>>49741552
Sounds overpriced desu. There's a full set one in Mandarake Umeda for 80k.

>>49742055
>>49742739
I'm tempted desu but I never owned a doll before and I dunno how to cope with how my parents will judge me

Getting as much mileage out of this parasol as I can

>>49743458
keep going, anon! the photos are lovely

>>49733897
Cute

>>49742443
Before I opened the image I thought it was a UFO top with the tractor beam being the bag

>>49732856
I bumbled into the bjd tags on instagram and the recast drama is hilarious to me. People be like "it'd be nice to have a skin tone darker than vanilla icecream" and get told to fuck off there's legit dark skin dolls. Said legit options are either out of stock for years, look like their faces are melting, or you have to pay $97USD more on the base price. I'm used to being fucked over cause I'm Australian, which also means I'm used to pirating or buying knock offs so I don't have to remortgage my house for a hobby purchase, real nice of the bjd community to make a handy list of recast stores to avoid.

>>49744815
I mean, you can buy them. Nobody's going to stop you, you're an adult with money and you're not going to get sued for buying a doll. It's just ridiculous to expect people who openly say "hey, I don't support recasts and won't interact with you if you buy them" to interact with you and cry and complain when they ignore you like some posters in these threads do. If you don't do that, then it doesn't matter. And if you're looking for community, there are still pro recast people you can befriend.

I mean, you can buy them. Nobody's going to stop you, you're an adult with money and you're not going to get sued for buying a doll. It's just ridiculous to expect people who openly say "hey, I don't support recasts and won't interact with you if you buy them" to interact with you and cry and complain when they ignore you like some posters in these threads do, just how it's ridiculous for people to try and force others to stop buying recasts. If you don't do that, then it doesn't matter. People who are anti recasts and people who think recasts are fine aren't going to suddenly change their minds. And if you're looking for community, there are still pro recast people you can befriend.

>>49744815
I mean, you can buy them. Nobody's going to stop you, you're an adult with money and you're not going to get sued for simply buying a doll. It's just ridiculous to expect people who openly say "hey, I don't support recasts and won't interact with you if you buy them" to interact with you and cry and complain when they ignore you like some posters in these threads do, just how it's ridiculous for people to try and force others to stop buying recasts. If you don't do that, then it doesn't matter. People who are anti recasts and people who think recasts are fine likely aren't going to change their minds ever. And if you're looking for community, there are still pro recast people you can befriend.

>>49744815
The darker resin tones cost more because it is physically more difficult to manufacture them and they are more prone to defects in both casting and processing after the fact. The more pigment you put into the resin, the more potential there is for things to go awry. It sounds like bullshit, but there's an underlying reason for why, and it applies not just to human skintones but fantasy skintones as well. With industries producing goods in a larger volume, they can eat that cost, but since dolls are largely produced by either One Guy or A Few Guys in a workshop somewhere and the order of "fancy color" over "default resin color" might be in the single digits, the cost is passed to the consumer. Artists deserve a living wage for the work that they do, but times are rough and when even the barest fucking essentials cost an unreasonable amount, everything else goes out the window.

Beyond that, recasts and authentic works are what they are and the people who buy them have their reasons, and so on. They each have a community. Instead of complaining that the other group has excluded you, make friends among those who embrace you. There are bigger arguments to spend one's energy on at the end of the day.

I've always held on to this idea wherever I go: People are not always going to like what I like.
From the most normal hobbies, to the smallest niche, this always holds true one way or another. I've always had trouble fitting in anywhere, so it never left the forefront of my mind.
Just because I don't fit 100%, doesn't mean I can't enjoy a group's vibe or the way they enjoy the hobby. I'm relegated to lurking more often, but that's not as bad as it seems.

There is nothing wrong with recasts.
Best bang for the money.
I have two of them now, you're mad? Are you going to cry?
What you need to know is that I got those doll because they were CHEAP.
I wouldn't have bough them otherwise.

>being blocked by legitimate owners, who want nothing to do with a recast owner
I don't need their validation.
>being blocked by faceup artists, other artists, doll artists, and costume artists, who want nothing to do with a recast owner
For all your concerns, there is always China.
>being blackballed from the hobby completely
LOL. Read above.
>being unable to sell the recast and recoup costs secondhand because fakes of copyrighted dolls are banned from places like ebay
Good thing Ebay isn't the only selling platform on the internet then.
>being unable to join many discords and communities which also frown on recasts
OH NO! THE HORROR!
lmao.

>it's another resinfag thread derailment episode
I wish you faggots would just fuck off and make your own thread or something.

>>49746971
>people say them they can buy them
>they still get mad anyways
>in the vinyl thread of all places
I just don't get it.

>>49745102
Yeah recast buyers who bitch that people don't want to talk to them are also funny as fuck. IDK maybe I'm too old for this drama and money dick waving? It reminds me of old school playground console wars or kids getting into punch ups about whether they have Pokemon or YuGiOh cards. Or I think it's that I don't care so much about the 'brand name' and moreso about what character or OC the doll is representing, I want to talk about that and why you chose certain looks or photo placement and accessories rather than how you have this legit Gucci bag or whatever.

It's not about having a brand name, it is about supporting the artists who make the things we collect so that they may continue creating their art. This isn't a situation like Mattel, Pokemon, or Gucci. These aren't made by massive brands with factories, these are made by small teams of people, sometimes one sole individual person, who is making art as their sole source of income. If you don't want to support that, that's fine. But you are conflating two very different things with your analogy.

>>49746596
>I have two of them now, you're mad?
You can do what you want with your cash. People can choose to associate with you or not due to your choices.

>>49746623
>I don't need their validation.
Yes, we gathered that. It isn't about you, it's about newcomers who don't know anything about the hobby. They may care about the aforementioned.

It was someones special day today.

>>49748095
CUTE!
Happy birthday!

>>49748095
I spot pantsu

>>49746596
I feel bad for your girls, being looked out to by a small and petty person.

I finally got a tripod, lads
No more high ISO or shaky hand blur for me!

>>49748095
Happy B-Day!

>>49748340
>>49748344
It's definitely the simplest way to improve image quality if you have stationary subjects.
Looks good!

>>49747765
>>49748090
this, fwiw i’m glad that anons earnestly try to get the recast warning out to people new to the hobby, and i appreciate how it’s done in such a tactful and informative way for being so unfortunate a topic. i feel like when you truly love the hobby, it’s not even a question to avoid recasts once you’re aware they exist, so that education is important

>>49748095
aww, happy birthday Akari!

>>49748340
cute!

The thread might eventually go back on track, once you're done polishing each other's dick.

>>49748095
Happy birthday

>>49748095
Does everybody keep track of their doll birthday/arrival date? I haven't really done that. I might just make up birthdays for them.

>Total Items: 28 Weight: 1600g Amount: $387.70
Anons, don't have more than one doll in your house.

>>49752049
I have them written down, but I am terrible at remembering to observe them.

>>49752250
As soon as I get a steady job again I'm joining you in the trenches. What all did you pick up, anon? Are all your girls different sizes?

>>49752049
I don't keep track, but they always seem to be getting presents anyway. So spoiled...

>>49752049
i do, but i don’t usually have the wherewithal to properly celebrate all seven of them…! making tiny cakes is fun when i have the time though

>>49752664
That is a damn nice motorbike. I shudder to ask where you got it, lest I see the price.

>>49752664
i love how her eyes have a hint of ennui from that angle—amazing photo anon!

>>49752664
>>49752641
Pretty damn cool

>>49752049
Yes, but it's harder with a custom doll. Is it the date the head arrives or is it the date that the full body+wig+head is assembled? I went with the latter, even though her head was temporarily put on another doll for a week

finally getting this shot out of the way because I need her in another outfit for another shoot
>>49716504
cute
>>49719509
>>49719516
is that a heart-shaped ring light you're using?
I didn't know those existed that's genius
>>49723564
>do you accept the doll's offering yes/no

and changed
also tried giving her a healthy helping of water wax for the first time
and by healthy helping I mean maybe almost as much as I should be using, no idea how to style doll wigs lmao
oh and! her eye movers are not being little shits for once, I was able to manage two whole eye poses in one day
>>49729790
excellent
oh and about the calendar, I'm sure I won't put off signing up until the last minute like last year
>>49742443
let her out!
>>49752641
>>49752664
hot damn

>>49739078
nice! I thought it would look good in color
now just buy some 4x5 Ektachrome
>>49748340
high ISO can be fun too (picrel is 25600)

butt

>>49752932
*sniffs*
I mean... CUTE!

>>49752915
>>49752921
>>49752932
Cute
>>49752928
Love this little gremlin

>>49752932
She really pulls off the swimsuit.
Which are always iffy Becuase of fit and the joints showing

>>49752921
cute! this red suits her so well

>>49752928
>4x5 Ektachrome
Already have, and I've got 4 shots exposed of the 10. I'm going to have to send out for them since I don't want to dev E-6.

Are there any meetups or events coming up that need to be added to the next thread's OP, anons? I don't think I missed anything posted here, but I'd like to double-check.

>>49753372
I haven't posted anything about it or finalized the details yet but Otakon is coming up in a few weeks. I plan on hosting a meet again on Saturday the 9th. No time set for it yet as my scheduled is still up in the air.

>>49752352
>Are all your girls different sizes?
Pretty much everyone has a unique body shape, even comparing two Azones or DDs. Their sizes aren't so different that they can't share individual pieces, though over the last year I've made an effort to give them unique clothing styles.

Pic is what I picked up and who's getting it. Everyone had a budget of 50 bucks to make up an outfit and I'm happy with the picks. Well other than Hibiki, but she's always been consistently inconsistent.

>>49752641
>>49752664
This is pretty gap moe, holy shit. Where'd you get the boots? It's kinda rare to see boots that go past the knee, at least in the shops I visit.

>>49748344
The hair parted over her eye gives off a real nice boyish charm. Good to see you level up your camera skills.

You all have such cute dolls! When I get a better camera maybe I'll post my own.

>>49753767
Post them anyway, a phone camera's fine! We all start somewhere anon. Tell us about your doll(s)!

>>49753860
>>49753860
>>49753860
New Thread
||Good night anons, be sure to tuck in your dolls before bed.||

>>49753860
>>49753860
>>49753860
New Thread

>>49753868
But IWTFAD anon isn't here yet

>>49753893
Lately IWTFAD anon doesn't post until after I've made the new thread. Maybe they'll make it to Otakon and make their dream a reality.

worry

>>49758062
Something on your mind, anon?