BJD Thread

[Anonymous No.]

Secret Valentine Edition

BJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.
Previous Thread: >>38002096
Resin Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/9570895 (but you can post here, too.)
Fashion/Other Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/9551047

FAQs and Links
dollfaq.buyfags.moe
bjd.booru.org
Sewing pattern books:
https://mega.nz/folder/iFd3wapa#B70grHUe4xsTkLU_s8Ag_Q

Current Photo Challenge: Hearts
Previous Photo Challenge: Bokeh
If your doll is for fucking, go to /ona/:
>>38282409

[Anonymous No.]

my secret is that you're all my valentines

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38348127
Where does one find cute outfits like these?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38352527
I kinda feel like this is a Volks outfit but the closest one I can find is the White Down Coat Set outfit from 2014-ish.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38352527
Make one !

[Anonymous No.]

Anons, her new clothes came in and I just can't, she's just too cute

[Anonymous No.]

Going to ask again since the old thread is dead.

I am planning to get started painting DD heads for auction. I live in the United States and it seems that residents in Japan are only able to sell on the Yahoo Japan Auction platform. However, I noticed that Chinese, Thai, and other foreign oriental sellers are sometimes selling heads at auction which perplexes me.

Other anons have suggested sites such as Etsy, Ebay and/or selling through instagram. These are not viable options for me. After observing sales, sold items, auctions and etc. on these platforms for multiple months, it seems that these are not the best avenue for me to go. It seems that sales on these platforms rarely exceed the $400 range for custom heads, whereas heads on Yahoo Auctions easily reach into the thousands for just the head (no body.).

I am asking the following questions:
Do you think the foreign sellers are using a proxy?
If so, which proxies do you think?

I checked Buyee, Tenso, FromJapan, and others but they only offer the option to purchase items by proxy, not for selling.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38357238
Anon I understand the market, before you go out of your way making tens of atrocious heads, can you show us any of your work so we know it's worth it helping you.
You don't really seem to care about providing any value or sharing your art and basically want to get as much money out of people as possible.
Selling a head for 300$ is already an insane markup, so either you are greedy or assume your work is worth more than that. If you're just greedy we're not gonna help you for free.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38357238
>>38357294
Also I know a company that is more than likely to help you out if you contact them.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38357238
>whereas heads on Yahoo Auctions easily reach into the thousands
From a few specific sellers, yes. Most of the heads there sell for a lot less, especially from the lesser known sellers. You need to make a name for yourself before your heads will ever go for that much. But even that doesn't guarantee big sales. The artist who made most of my heads has made and sold almost 2000 at this point, and they still mostly sell for $200-400. Could be an oversupply thing though, since they usually sell 2-4 a week.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38357111
I love that sweater on her!

>>38357238
What this anon said,
>>38357672
While some heads do go for quite the markup, there are usually extenuating circumstances -- it's a one-off recreation of a popular character, two whales just surreptitiously got into a bidding war, or it's a particularly rare sculpt with fine custom work on top of that. Few people will pay more than $400 for the average DD head; even many of the big name sellers will often have listings at or below that price range.

I don't post about this much because it feels like bragging and I honestly don't want the kind of attention, but I have about 20 DDs (one is a DDP) and 10 SmDs, nearly all with custom faceups. I have heads from obscure artists that did the work themselves and changed their minds later, and from big-name artists that almost everyone has a head from (ShiNeS.) I also have a number of resin dolls with custom work. I have been in this hobby a very long time.

But I still haven't paid more than $500 for a head. I'd probably only do that for a rare sculpt like Rise Kujikawa. I can, and have, bought whole entire dolls for less than that (DDS Mayu!) Even customs with mods will rarely go for that much from most creators -- usually, part of the cost of these incredibly expensive listings is for a fullset outfit, eyes, wig, and props along with the head. I spectate doll auctions for fun, and I've only seen custom heads on Y!JA sell for more than a few thousand dollars a handful of times- once was a custom Touhou fullset from a big-name artist that went for 7k, and once was a fullset custom with props of some Vtuber (I think?) who may very well have been bought by the actual vtuber herself, picrel.

Artists who sell well also network and promote themselves well, especially at events, on Japanese-specific stores and blogging platforms as well as twitter and instagram. Physically being in attendance at Volks events with your work is all part of how people get their name out there- "oh thank you, I painted her myself, my name is XYZ on booth!" Cracking a market that's already been saturated by people who've been in the game longer than you are is a difficult prospect, anon... do you even know the language?

A handful of instances in lifetime of sales are not good odds, anon. There is money to be made in this hobby; never assume you will be that guy. I'm not trying to discourage you from this if it is your passion and your interest, and I'd love to see examples of your work as well. But there are a lot of factors to consider here if you really want to get into this on a high level, and you don't seem to be looking at the full picture.

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/AkiraAkitomo/status/1486653971024384007

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/Ageha_Design/status/1486379745256169472

[Anonymous No.]

Do DDP wear MDD or DD-size shoes?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38359675
I've been wondering where the people who make these clothes get the prints
do they have custom prints made, or are small prints like that just available as fabric in Japan?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38359925
Both of these things are correct.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38357294
While I don't have experience painting doll heads, I do have a lot of experience painting faces on tabletop miniatures and have been paid handsome sums to paint for others.

I humbly decline to share my portfolio since I do not want my main clientele to see my other doll-like endeavors.(I think it would put them off honestly)

>>38357317
Instead of hinting, please just share the contact info. I would like to explore my options.

>>38358863
As for networking, I have experience with online marketing and have comrades to give me further advice.

I do not understand Japanese personally, but I am willing to use translators if needed for communication.

I am not sure if I am looking at an incorrect location, category or tab, but I have consistently been seeing heads for selling in the 900~1000 USD price range.

Thank you for sending that screenshot of the 10,000 USD auction. I'm surprised that it actually went for that much money since it appears to be very simplistic face-up. I'm sure that the value mostly stems from the styling, and costume.

I most likely can do something a bit more detailed than that.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38360656
>give me the info for free so I can get a 10x markup on my dollhead instead of 4x!
there's nothing in it for me, and a lot for you so no, but see my instructions on the bottom for an easy method.
>I most likely can do something a bit more detailed than that.
Oh my sweet summer child

anon if you're just in it for the money, you're gonna get burned hard, you can't market your way to sales if you don't have any passion for the hobby, not even to say anything of your complete lack of connection to the Japanese doll culture. It's a niche circlejerk. The people spending their money on custom face-ups are a few hardcore fans that enjoy the art of a specific artist, the emotion they are able to portray in their faces and the feeling of supporting someone in the community. Some literal-who like you without portfolio is just going to get the same 300$ you get here, if you make something remotely attractive

But you know, just contact someone in Japan, send the doll head and have them make an add for you. Most of them like to make a quick buck so you can just offer them 100$ for the first trial, and 10% of any sale afterwards if the selling goes well. 99.9% of the japanese are trustworthy so as long as you can get the message across and they agree it's easy af.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38360576
ah yeah that makes sense
guess I should start learning about Japanese fabric companies

[Anonymous No.]

>>38361550
check mercari.jp/mandarake, they might have anomalous bolts of fabric. You never know!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38362154
Didn't mean for that to be a link, sorry. mercari.jp OR mandarake.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38360656
Are you familiar with doing anime-style paintwork, anon? I ask because even though it looks simple, it's deceptively difficult to pull off. Realistic faceup work and animetic faceup work are dissimilar enough that many well-established creators will decline to attempt the latter style if asked to do so. I've no doubt you paint lovely miniatures, and I greatly admire the detail work that many put into their Warhammer armies. That said, as you're trying to crack into a secular, niche market, I have to ask.

Additionally, what materials would you be using for the work? Doll faceups are generally done with watercolor pencils or chalk pastels and sealed in place with layers of very particular sealants. Oil-based products can damage the underlying material of the head, and many paints are much too heavy for the work. If doing mouth mods, you will also need, among other things, a sculpting medium, a dremel, and possibly a hairdryer for vinyl work. It is very easy to create a disasterpiece, pic very rel.

While you do see heads frequently go for $1000 USD or more, it's not just the head that is selling for that price. The accessories matter in the final price, but so too does the name of the artist themselves. No matter how beautiful and detailed your work may be, it will take time for even the most talented person to attain the reputation which will allow them to earn such a sum on a regular basis, if at all.

Consumer trends, individual preference, styling and accessories, market saturation, and many other factors go into the actual value which a doll will sell for- and even if you find a design that is desireable and profitable, you can't just churn them out endlessly and keep making that level of profit. Tastes change, and unfortunately much of Japan's collector culture has the belief that rarity = value. It is complex, and a little stupid, too. Sometimes blind dumb luck will drive a price up when Anon A and Anon B get into it. Other times you can list the same head for three months and no one will buy it (until I do, out of pity.) You would be a novelty as a gaijin, if word got out -- but once the novelty wore off, the high shipping cost may put many potential customers off.

If you are able to make a living in this way, more power to you. You may have better luck offering painting and faceup work to resin doll collectors in the west -- it is closer to your field of expertise, and far less complicated to break into. You won't make gangbusters amounts of money, but you could could make a place for yourself if you really cared to, and steady work is better than none at all. I would consider it, were I in your shoes.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38359766
MDD. DD/SD shoes are too big.

>>38357672
>From a few specific sellers, yes.
As someone who's spent in the lower range of whale money for a couple of heads the artist name was a major part of the purchasing decision indeed.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38363958
There is so much wrong with your description of how to paint I'm just not gonna say anything.

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/yume_primavi/status/1485592716050599941

[Anonymous No.]

>>38358863
SENSEI CAN I JOIN YOUR DOJO DOLL

[Anonymous No.]

>Tanaka sir here's my head portfolio
>least I can expect is $800, as base.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38372789
The eyes are not bad.

[Anonymous No.]

look at this, how can this exist? how can something be this cute, I want to hug this doll

[Anonymous No.]

Anons I'd love to see your doll, the Twitter images are nice but I'd love some original stuff.

[Anonymous No.]

no money sorry check back in 6 months when I get a job

[Anonymous No.]

>>38364737
Thanks, I'm putting in a shoe order at ACBJD and I wasn't sure what size to go for for my new girl.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38370916
In what way do you feel that I was incorrect?

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38353251
I wouldn't even begin to know how to go about doing that, unfortunately.

>>38352757
Thank you for trying, anon!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38352527
I got this adorable shark outfit from a dealer named Cloth Lab. I really love the details like the embroidered shark coming out of the pocket, and the ship wheel on the bow. Their store is at https://clothlab.cart.fc2.com/ (you need a proxy of course if you don't live in Japan), but there isn't currently any stock besides some leftover halloween outfits on sale, which I also have and are also very cute. They've made a few shark, dolphin, and whale themed outfits very similar to this one. Most recently they've had a whale shark which you can see on the shop page, but it's sold out. You can also watch their twitter @clothlab for updates if this is something you're looking for.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38378434
anon it looks absolutely gorgeous, can we know how much it went for

[Anonymous No.]

>>38372860
They are very bad.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38378717
That one was 7000 yen.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38378434
Thank you anon, I really love this!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38372982
okay heres an ancient pic of my momo in one of the IM@S outfits shortly after it came out

[Anonymous No.]

>>38384735
Momo has such a precious face sculpt, I bet she's fun to take photos with.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38372982
fresh off the phone with a tiny bit of cropping & bg cleanup

[Anonymous No.]

i ordered a dslr and im going to take pictures of my bjd

[Anonymous No.]

>>38385787
not that anon, but can attest to her being pretty epic

[Anonymous No.]

>>38386070
AP girls seem to pose wonderfully!

>>38386577
Congratulations anon, what did you get, if you want to share? Be sure to get a spare battery!

>>38387629
I love their outfits.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38388030
I bought a canon eos 20d. Camera from 2004. It was the cheapest dslr i could find. And thank you, it should be coming in a week but i'll try to take pictures as quick as i can.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38388495
Anything is a good place to start -- I'm sure you will learn a lot from this camera. Does it come with a lens as well? If it's just the camera body, you will need to pick one up -- but there are a shitton of Canon lenses out there, so I'm sure you can find one easily for your camera (check mercari.) Something in the 50mm range is a good lens for everyday use in my personal opinion, but whatever you have available is probably gonna work just fine -- what matters most is getting your hands on the camera and figuring out what you like, what you don't, and how to achieve the things you want to achieve with the tools at your disposal. I'm looking forward to seeing your first photos, anon!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38388495
the mirrorless A6000 is good and dirt cheap too

[Anonymous No.]

>>38370916
Okay be honest, how much research on these specific dolls and their paint methods did you do? Because there is nothing incorrect with what >>38363958 has said. And this is coming from someone that used to be a relatively big name face-up artist in the western doll community (and a scale modeler, though not ttrpg) so I do know what I’m talking about. Or at least enough to tell that you do not.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38370916
Anon I really hate to break it to you but the faceups in the doll hobbies are rarely actually painted on with actual acrylic paint. An airbrush is used from time to time, but usually for coloring body parts like wings or tails. I actually own some dolls that have paint on their bodies -- they are fantasy colored and it was used to color-match different parts, pic related. It's generally way too much on the face. Even painted fingernails and other custom detail work usually isn't done with paint.

[Anonymous No.]

I heard something about how Volks used to do 1/6 scale dollfies back in the day, and that's why the main lines are called super dollfie/dollfie dream/etc?

Does anyone have pics of those original dollfies? Sounds interesting.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38386070
Very cute! Love the wig and freckles especially.

[Anonymous No.]

Finally he returned.
https://youtu.be/eh0IaUn4z9k?t=423

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38391360
I have a few of them, they’ve gone down in price so it’s not too painful to start a collection. I have Cthulhu and a few lost Angels. The body’s tend to fall apart while you play with them but the clothing quality and hair is very nice. They’re a lot thinner/ taller than Azone pure Neemos.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38397687
Mind showing off your collection anon? I'm more into azone but I'd love to see some examples besides the wikipedia article ha

[Anonymous No.]

>>38388030
thanks, they are their original character outfits which look amazing, unfortunately they elbows on mikis outfit have started to crack and peel so thats a thing.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38399729
Cute boy.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38400049

[Anonymous No.]

I'm amazed by how cute this doll is.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38350797
That's really erotic, i can't believe im thinking about fapping to a doll

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38402932
you ain't seen nothin yet
(but probably won't in this thread because blue board)

[Anonymous No.]

>>38402812
I'm amazed at how cute all the stuff here is. Saving for a doll and DSLR so I can take cute photos as well

[Anonymous No.]

>>38391360
I have a few parts left but no complete ones with outfits since they were all bought as blanks to customize. They’re closer to the old Obitsu dolls of the time, the two or three part fashion doll-like bodies, but the engineering was much worse than Obitsu. Elbows and hands come off all the time. You could get huge chest pieces for them though which seemed to be one of the main selling points. There was also a rubber and wire body that looked better but posed terribly.

Pic is from Mandarake but you get the idea.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38405930
Don't tease me like that, i don't want to fap to dolls
I just want to appreciate the beauty and purity

[Anonymous No.]

>>38411121
It's okay, anon.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38411230
Thanks for helping anon, this no joints calmed my boner

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

speaking of uh… sexy doll pics, I bought one of the long Quarantotto Gakuen uniforms while they were available
and I thought I'd take advantage of the pleather "belt" it comes with before it completely disintegrates

>>38388030
>AP girls seem to pose wonderfully!
they really do
I'd say it's mostly thanks to the Obitsu skeleton than the soft skin
though the skin flexibility does help out with some more extreme poses
apparently AP has soft upper arms as well, so I might end up getting a set of those since I have been running into some posability limits there

>>38392773
thank you! the wig has started growing on me, not like I own too many to choose from though

>>38410480
that sure is an interesting… costume?
can you call that a costume?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38414125
Pleather is such an awful material, I'd pay far more for the same thing made from literally any material that isn't guaranteed to disintegrate in 3-5 years. Very cute photos though, anon, you do good work with this girl.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38411230
Sensei? Nani shiteru no? Hnnng!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38394031
omfg yes!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38415320
I love this photo.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38418713
She looks really soft and huggable

[Anonymous No.]

Is 25-26,000 yen for a DDS body worth jumping on, or do I wait for a better price? I've been admiring the DDS girls for a while and there are a couple bodies up on Mandarake right now for about that price, but I saw that they've also sold DDS bodies in seemingly pretty decent condition for 20-22k yen and I wonder if I should hold off until another deal like that comes up or else I'll regret it. Or am I just being a cheapskate?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38420966
Depends on what caused the price difference. For a DDS type III body in good condition, 25-26k seems standard for mandarake, same with F3s but they go faster. I'd jump on an F3 for that price and wait for a cheaper type III.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38414215
>Pleather is such an awful material
I know right?
at least this belt will be super simple to replace with actual leather once it's dead, unlike say a pair of shoes
I've been dreading buying any shoes for that reason, but maybe by the time they deteriorate I'll be handy enough to replace that too?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38423298
You can at least get canvas sneakers and plastic/foam flip flops, also some vinyl molded high heels and the like. Boots are the real challenge.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38422873
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.]

Anybody doing Valentine's styles with your dolls?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38424289

[Anonymous No.]

>>38424300

[Anonymous No.]

>>38424289
>>38424300
>>38424306
Your photos are always such a treat. Maybe I'll try something Valentine's-y too.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38424330
Thank you, and make sure to share them if you do!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38420966
I've been thinking of upgrading my DD/SIII girls to f3s. Let me know if you or anyone else are interested on getting them for cheap [e-mail]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38426309
Sent you a message.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38426309
Thanks anon, sent you an email!

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38416056
thanks, anon!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38427192
Which AP sculpt is this?

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

What do you guys think about the silicone body from ADYKA dolls?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429380
I might grab one. I do have quite a few peach pais but never gone full silicone so it'll be interesting to see how that pans out. Will probably collect dust quite a bit more than vinyl.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429380
I'll be rude, are these for masturbating? I mean what's the point? To make them less doll-like? That's stupid.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38428576
Type H
https://quarantotto.biz/angelphilia/private-girl2022-one-selection-doll-7820.html

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429995
>To make them less doll-like?
yes?
I don't see why it's stupid, different people want different things with dolls
personally I'm not a fan of silicone bodies though, even with the current "state of the art" there's too many downsides when compared to vinyl
they only look good posed in the manufacturer's photos (imo)
and I don't think any of them are made with medical-grade silicone so you don't even get better stain resistance

[Anonymous No.]

Where is the doll soul located? I would feel bad changing the head.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38434235
the doll's soul is in the gestalt like everything else in this mortal plane

[Anonymous No.]

>>38434235
The soles are on the feet, so you're good.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429995
yeah there is some insertable depth which is nice

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429995
Nah, some people prefer them for modeling certain types of clothes- swimwear, lingerie, and the like. Others enjoy their posability. If they ever come back in stock I'll probably get one to fuck around with.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429995
I wouldn't be surprised that there's that element to them, but I think for a lot of people it's about making thighs, busts and hips behave more like flesh than plastic. You'll never see an indent at the top of a stocking, the pushup effect of a bodice or a hip pushing flat against a surface on a vinyl doll. There's that personality that seeks realism no matter what, and I think that's who these are more aimed at. Onahole bodies are already a (much cheaper) thing.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38430866
>there's too many downsides when compared to vinyl
Mind explaining more? The ones above seem way more flexible

[Anonymous No.]

>>38437076
Not that anon, but: higher staining hazard, needing to repowder the bodies regularly (silicone is naturally very tacky/sticky), silicone degradation, cannot adjust joint tension, harder to dress, less damage resistance to tears and rips. They're VERY high maintenance so the trade off vs vinyl isn't worth it to a lot of people.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38437076
ayrt, and >>38437146 is right about the silicone doll bodies I've seen on the market
but also, "silicone" is a broad term that describes a variety of materials that share a chemical structure (silicone polymers)
as for staining and degradation specifically, I've heard "medical-grade" silicone compared favorably to many other soft polymers, but not vinyl specifically
now, "medical-grade" silicone is also an ill-defined category of silicones, but generally they are chemically stable and have low porosity
that probably depends as much on the casting & curing method as the exact chemical composition
of course porosity is also relative to what you're worried about getting in, for example most materials are "porous" to helium gas
"medical-grade" silicone not being porous is relative to microbial growth, but whether that makes it more stain-proof than vinyl depends on the size of dye particles/molecules it's presented with
as for that, I just don't know — I'm not an expert, I've just done some light research on the topic

[Anonymous No.]

>>38438933
>that share a chemical structure (silicone polymers)
meant "silicon polymers"
was typing silicone too much

[Anonymous No.]

>>38438955
You are a silly cone.

[Anonymous No.]

I'm thinking about making a custom Sailor Venus as I don't particularly love the licensed sculpt. I have a faceup artist in mind already, but I'm a bit torn for which head sculpt to use. I'm leaning toward a ddh-07 but worry it may be too mature for Venus. What do you guys think?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38438955
doot doot

[Anonymous No.]

>>38440249
If you like the 07 the most, then go for it. And I don't think it would be too mature for her. What other sculpts were you considering?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38440447
the other ones I was considering were the 09 or 14, but I think the 14 is still locked behind the choice system and I don't want to go through the hassle of doing that just to wipe the face and send it to the artist.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38429380
>>38438933
actually reading through their description of the body, it looks like they've put a lot of thought into the design
biggest thing is avoiding wire skeletons, next would be using OEM extremities so they don't lose detail there
not going to get one because DD is a bit out of my size range and the sculpting isn't quite 100%, but I will be keeping an eye on ADYKA to see what else they come up with
>captcha DDMFD

[Anonymous No.]

>>38440533
I bet the 09 would be really cute, but I might be biased since it's one of my favorite sculpts.
Odds are you've already seen it, but someone on Flickr has some photos of a DDH-07 painted as Venus, if it helps your decision any.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38440943
I hadn't seen that! Thanks for finding that. She's awfully damn cute.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38457902
I wonder how they got her hair to do that

[Anonymous No.]

>>38378434
that cloth-lab model's face sure is something different

[Anonymous No.]

>>38414125
damn she looks really good

[Anonymous No.]

>>38460311
I know for photos of Hatsune Miku they use fishing line, but I'm unsure for this. Could've just been a lucky gust of wind.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38465233
Nice lens flare.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

what is the name of the doll that sometimes gets posted, a miku doll I think, with a wide mouth line and crazy eyes

[Anonymous No.]

>>38480366
no idea, unfortunately

[Anonymous No.]

>>38480366
She's a custom Miku DD owned by twitter user @narupajin. They just call her Miku in posts. If she has a name beyond that, I don't know.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38480475
>>38480620
I found the twitter, just searched for 'funny miku doll'.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38480475
This is the best Miku of all Mikus.

[Anonymous No.]

Hey anons, is there anyone that takes outfit commissions? I'm making a doll of a character I like, but her outfit isn't something I can make from spare parts I find online, so I'll need a little help.

[Anonymous No.]

If the anon who likes schoolgirl outfits is around, there's a smart doll "post apocalyptic uniform" for sale on mercari.jp you might be interested in.

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m34181101617?conversionType=service_page_search

[Anonymous No.]

>>38481920
I'm still here, thanks for the tip, looks really nice but I wonder whether or not it's gonna fit my DDS, might still buy just to find out!
Did you just randomly encounter this or was there a method to it? I haven't seen anyone recommending stuff from Mercari before.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38476066
Are her leg joints near her panties photoshopped or does she have a butt and hip joints?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38482288
I can't give you any firsthand experience, but I remember a few threads ago I asked about dressing the DDS body and there was an anon who said smart doll sized clothes fit theirs really well. It probably wouldn't hurt to try, even if it doesn't fit I bet you could sell it off quickly.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38482288
I trawl listings for things on different websites on a regular basis and if I find something someone here was looking for, I usually mention it. Searching the moonrunes for Smart Doll (スマートドール) and sorting by highest price first usually brings up the most relevant results (in a sea of irrelevancy.) Additionally, I can say that SmD clothes generally fit DDS pretty well, so you should be good to go!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38482300
pretty sure that's an MDD, and those would be the hip balls

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

Someone tell me to stop being a coward and dye my doll already.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38481901
I do!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38486333
NTA but I also should just commission my dolls outfit because I'm not progressing well on it.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38485592
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0
What color are you dying your doll now that you're not going to be a coward?

[Anonymous No.]

doll-less newbie here, what do you guys think about Azone/Obitsu dolls? Are there outfits, wigs, and everything like MDD or they're not worth it? Also what about the dolls in the Pureneemo series, if you buy a character can you change it's clothes and stuff right?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38493588
If you're looking for a specific character doll and don't plan on too much customization Azone are great entry level dolls. They are an inbetween size for MSD and DD so clothing options can be a little limited but that's about it, you can change them to your hearts content, they're in no way attached to the doll. Wigs are easy as they're measured in inches and can be used on any doll that is the same size.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38486333
I know we're all anons here, but if you have a contact information you're willing to share, I'd love to discuss things further with you!

>>38493588
imo Azone are great beginner dolls. They can be a little difficult to find clothes for with their measurements, but they're lots of fun. My very first doll was an Azone Pure Neemo. Their hair and eyes aren't interchangeable, but the rest of the outfit will be -- if you prefer tiny dolls, you can also look into Obitsu's smaller dolls, which also have interchangeable eyes and wigs. They're a great way to start small and see how much you'll fall for the hobby before jumping straight into the more expensive options. Is there any in particular that catches your eye, anon?

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

Night, dollanons.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38496147
> Azone Pure Neemo
yeah they seem really cute, I was looking at one of gochiusa and other of this character I also like.
> Obitsu's smaller dolls, which also have interchangeable eyes and wigs
I'm checking this now in the Parabox website (That's the best for this brand right?) and 1/6 has a lot of sizes, like from 11 to 27cm, which size would you recommend? I like MDD, still want one that looks kinda like those but may try something smaller and a bit cheaper first like you said

I don't have a doll but I already like this a lot, they're so cute and there are ton of cute clothes I imagine how much of a money sinking thing this can be

[Anonymous No.]

Anyone recognize these hands? Haven't seen them before.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38501159
I want to see it pre-photoshop

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38499156
Parabox is a different brand that uses Obitsu parts and manufacturing, but they aren’t the actual Obitsu store and don’t carry the full line. Personally I also greatly prefer the actual Obitsu 1/6 doll full sets to Parabox. Obitsu is on par with Azone (and even did a collab) where Parabox feels cheaper and outdated. Pic related, it’s from the Obitsu Uniform Project series and there’s several retailers carrying them.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38503527
To add, for this size (24-26cm) you can buy almost any clothes and shoes labeled for Blythe dolls and they will frequently fit Barbie and similar play line stuff. It’s a fun size to get into for the sheer amount of 1/6 accessories and props.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

It's time to show some sexy joints

[Anonymous No.]

>>38506296
nice joints haha

[Anonymous No.]

I know people are always asking about guns, and people mention GoatGuns. I took this quick snap during my photoshoot to show this rifle from Goat Guns if anybody wanted to see them in perspective.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38507219
Oh, thanks anon, the scale looks pretty good to my (admittedly inexperienced) eye!

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38510342
...how small is that Megatron? It looks absolutely tiny.

Kind of want a Prime in that size.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38386577
>>38388636
Got the camera today and took pics after figuring out the controls and stuff. My room is really dark and I dont have a tripod so I had to use high ISO on a really old camera, not enthusiastic about the quality but I am still happy I got to take some pictures

[Anonymous No.]

>>38511744

[Anonymous No.]

>>38511810

[Anonymous No.]

I would like to reiterate that whoever designed the f3 sockets can eat a dick. I just wanted to change my girl's underwear, made the mistake of pulling out her leg to fit them on without potentially tearing them, and then needing to spend 20 minutes wrestling with the damn joints trying to get it back together.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38511821
>>38511810
>>38511744
Nice pics anon, if you have a tripod you could try manual focus/aperature if that's not what you're doing already.
some basic tips:
shutter time can be increased to account for low lighting, especially if you have a tripod and a static subject. So try a 2 second shutter time to see how bright it can get, this will also allow you to keep your ISO low. If you want to be a perfectionist you can also have a timer of 3 seconds so the movement of you pressing the shutterbutton doesn't mess up the long exposure. If the camera or subject moves during the exposure time, you get a blurry image.
Wide aperature = more light but less focus range, so f2.8 means a lot of light gets into the camera, but the range of focus on your doll will be maybe 2cm, which means a blurry background and the chance of missing focus more easily (like what happened in your second pic).

The photos would benefit from a slight touchup to account for the lighting color (now it sort of lacks the "pop" factor due to too much orange/yellow light, which humans can detect is unnatural light from lightbulbs etc. The light of the sun is closer to white).

[Anonymous No.]

>>38503527
>Parabox is a different brand that uses Obitsu parts and manufacturing, but they aren’t the actual Obitsu store and don’t carry the full line
I don't quite get it though sorry, what would be the real difference then if Parabox is just using all Obitsu parts?. If I wanted to make my own custom Obitsu doll, wouldn't it be the same? A lot of people on reddit were saying that one should get them from that website as if it was simply a retailer from the brand so now if you say this idk, what about junkyspot shop then?. Also back there on Reddit Obitsu&Azone are not really considered BJD, why is that?
I'll probably pick Sya first but I'm really digging making a custom obitsu one too

[Anonymous No.]

>>38510342
That's a funny looking Gundam.
>>38512723
>it sort of lacks the "pop" factor due to too much orange/yellow light, which humans can detect is unnatural light from lightbulbs etc
NTA and you're right in general but I actually really like what it did to these ones. Reminds me of I SPY books and old stop-motion movies I was made to watch in school for some reason. Very comfy.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38515872
>Also back there on Reddit Obitsu&Azone are not really considered BJD, why is that?
nayrt probably because Obitsu/Azone are vinyl (like DD/MDD/etc.) and not resin
if they consider Volks vinyl "BJD" then it's probably for legacy reasons, Obitsu types have more in common with DDs than resin BJD

[Anonymous No.]

>>38516141
naruhodo so this general and the vinyl dolls (anime kinda ones, DD, obitsu, tinyfox, azone, everything here) are actually a minority in the BJD community and even not considered part of it by some? Interesting, so it would be like VBJD or something then.
also If someone can bring more clarity to the difference between Parabox and Obitsu the better, I will keep searching regardless. thanks

[Anonymous No.]

>>38516607
I could be wrong, but my understanding is that Parabox is like Azone or Angelphilia, they're all manufactured by Obitsu but also have their own spin on things, i.e. the 47cm body is Parabox's own design, like how the Azone has its AZO2 body exclusive to them.

[Anonymous No.]

isn't the thread awfully slower than usual. The few anons died

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/Kazu_39suki/status/1490688322401812484

[Anonymous No.]

>>38518749
it ebbs and flows. This is one of the slower times of year for the hobby in general as nothing is coming out and announcements are few and far.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38518749
I usually bump it more but I've had less time or the internet recently.

[Anonymous No.]

Dolls and related items for sale.
[e-mail]

[Anonymous No.]

How long does acbjd usually take to ship? I ordered a few stands from them almost two weeks ago, and still no shipping notification.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38521491
Their emails say 20 days for orders with no dolls (1-9 months with dolls), though I ordered from them back in December and they shipped in a week

[Anonymous No.]

>>38521758
I just realized it could also be delayed because of chinese new year.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38521785
Gong hei fat choy
you must wait for toy!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38521427
Sent you a message.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38511810
This one's my favorite. You have big ideas anon, it's good to see.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38521491
My order took 2 months to ship, Oct 22 to Dec 22.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38518749
I would post my girls but they're blank because faceups in winter are hard.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38527131
It's ok anon, spring will be here soon. What sculpts do you have?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38527813
DD wise, I have an Excellen Browning and a mochiashi Escalayer, pic related, this is my girl Clover.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38528970
Her wig looks so nice and soft, did you style it yourself?

[Anonymous No.]

cute dolls

[Anonymous No.]

>>38528970
This doll has an absurdly adorable expression, I love her. I also have a girl named Clover, picrel.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38535230
she looks super cute anon post another if you want

[Anonymous No.]

>>38535230
I love her style, she's so cute!

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/ledmb4da/status/1490296534633627648

[Anonymous No.]

>>38535174
cute anon

[Anonymous No.]

>>38538843
>archive photo
It doesn't snow anymore. This winter we had like three days in total with a miniscule amount of whiteness that quickly melted.

[Anonymous No.]

Any experience with black wigs with bangs? How long until they start staining the head?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38538843
that doll sure gets some interesting outfits
>all frills & pastels
>huge latex bags for tits larger than I've seen on a DD before

[Anonymous No.]

>>38543663
No reason to limit a wardrobe just because of ginormous tiddies.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38543905
I mean yeah
but I'm just confused as to the choice to make it look like bondage gear

[Anonymous No.]

>>38530636
yes, using Volks wig wax. it's great stuff!

>>38535230
aww, I love her style and happy expression. I feel like she'd add some cheer no matter what kind of day you were having!

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/sdrewu00/status/1466088881191677952

[Anonymous No.]

>>38545834
>>38535542
>>38535849
Thank you anons! She really does make me smile anytime I see her. Her head actually sat on Y!JA for a while for what I assume is the double eyelids thing, but it never bothered me personally. I was glad to be able to bring her home!

[Anonymous No.]

I'm now the proud owner of an actual camera

[Anonymous No.]

>>38550727
Congrats anon, what'd you pick up?

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

I'm obsessed with the colors in this photo.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38555952
I love painted doll nails !

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

I think everytime HIbiki gets a new bra she goes up a size.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38564243
Hibiki is cute!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38542138
pls respond

[Anonymous No.]

>>38566757
from my experience, i haven't had any issue with the bangs staining forheads at all yet and theyve worn them for periods of time. the thing i watch out for cuz i got caught on it was the under structure of the wig. even if it is light colored, if you have a wig with dark hair, you can still get dark spots on top of the head. i do recommend wig caps for dark wigs at minimum. other anons may vary on opinion tho anon. just my $.02

[Anonymous No.]

>>38542138
It depends on a lot of different variables. What color is the wig cap, what are the hairs made of, how are they sewn in. If it's a wig made with HRF (Heat Resistant Fiber) then the hair itself should not stain as it's synthetic, but sometimes they're dyed to do thinks like Ombre or two tone effects. But things like fur or human hair wigs can if they're dyed. Wig caps, the thing the fibers are tied/sewn on to, can stain if they are a darker color or dark thread is used. If in doubt, use a head cap to protect from staining (pic related).
Here's a guide that has a lot of useful information and also links to shops: https://www.jadepixeldoll.com/where-to-buy-dollfie-dream-smartdoll-wigs/

[Anonymous No.]

Weekend

[Anonymous No.]

>>38372982
I dressed a 30MS kit in calico critter clothes.

[Anonymous No.]

I dressed a 30MS kit in calico critter clothes.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38553983
Pentax K-x, tiny meme DSLR from about a decade ago
I remember really wanting one when they were still in production, and now they're super cheap (or at least this one was)
unfortunately it's much pickier about lighting conditions than my phone so >>38550727 is about the most in-focus pic I've taken yet

[Anonymous No.]

>>38580263
also have some dollbutt

[Anonymous No.]

>>38572904
I'm unfamiliar with this, but it looks cute anon!

>>38580263
I also have a pentax, they're solid little cameras. Lighting is, in my experience, universally a pain in the arse. You'll get better at it with time, and you already have a good grasp on posing your girl!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38580398
30 minute sisters is a girl mecha spin of of Bandai’s 30 minute missions. Think of those kotabukia frame arms girls. They are around 1/12 scale so very tiny.

Here she is wearing a shall from a calico critter as a skirt.

[Anonymous No.]

Do any of you have 1/12 scale dolls? How do you find clothes that don’t look super thick on them?

I made a balloon into a princess dress

[Anonymous No.]

>>38581979
that's… pretty creative and looks really nice, considering the scale

[Anonymous No.]

>>38581979
That's genuinely brilliant, anon. Maybe look into Azone Picco Neemo clothes? I think they're 1/12?

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38583941
I will check out that brand of clothes

Here she is decked out I. Calico accessories.

I think balloon rubber is pretty convincing in thickness and weight. If it were cast and moulded with a very detailed sculpt you could get textures and stitching in it.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38569871
If it's under the wig cap though, will you ever see it?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38587694
Wig caps can stain the forehead and ears too, unfortunately.

[Anonymous No.]

incoming photo dump

[Anonymous No.]

>>38590050

[Anonymous No.]

>>38590097
dropped pic like a dumbass

[Anonymous No.]

>>38590121
mini dump over

[Anonymous No.]

>>38585306
Ah! I am dying from cuteness.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38590121
Damn her legs, she cute.

[Anonymous No.]

doll handholding

[Anonymous No.]

The freshmaker.

[Anonymous No.]

It's go time.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38599803
I'm new, this isn't MDD right? or is it?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38601398
These are either DD or DDS (which are slightly shorter) going by the doll on the right, DDS Mayu.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38611436
These dolls are so cute!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38603959
thanks, what about her >>38590121 the skin looks amazing. Tbh I would ask about all of them cause theyre cute and I can’t differentiate between models

[Anonymous No.]

i wonder how many anonymous started this with rozen maiden

[Anonymous No.]

>>38615685
Hi yes

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38615543
That's probably Sakura Miku, who is Fresh (flesh) skintone I think. Regular (and Snow) Miku are in Semi-White Skin.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38615685
Yes but sadly no rozen doll. I'm sure I'll turn it into a passion project and build one eventually

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/tsukino_dd/status/1493178204793704448

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38617170
cute mercury lamp
i like the frills
>>38625032
build them all and make them fight

[Anonymous No.]

>>38615685
100% that's how I got interested in dolls, but I didn't get a doll until DDs came out with their anime aesthetic.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38615685
I read/watched it back in the day and I remember enjoying it
but I wouldn't say it's what got me into dolls, which was a lot more recent

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/Dear_ara_Song/status/1493367276560871426

[Anonymous No.]

>>38635334
I love everything about this doll. Even the props!

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/jewelmagic_rtn/status/1492881459845099524

[Anonymous No.]

>>38637973
no legs?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38637973
she just got real short legs, ala chibi proportions.

[Anonymous No.]

reminder for snow miku anons, if you want the new outfit preorders have opened.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38639786
Thank you anon!

Thread's quiet today. Anyone have anything they're putting off buying? I really need to get some MDD shoes.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38639786
it doesn't fit her very well

[Anonymous No.]

>>38569942
>>38569871
Late but thank you!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38642755
I don't know enough about Miku to say one way or the other. But I think it's cute. Mini dump:

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

For those of you that own any DDPs, how do you like them?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38649229
I have one. She's cute but hard to find clothes for. Volks advertises that their MDD clothes generally also fit DDP but I've found that they don't really look that good on her.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38648976
no i think the outfit has weird measurements

[Anonymous No.]

>>38649229
I have one, and I really like her scale, but she is indeed difficult to shop for the same way Azone girls are.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38649883
>>38650577
A shame but I'm not surprised. I hope Volks releases more DDP-specific things soon. Guess I'll just stick to MDDs for now.
Is that your girl in the picture? She's adorable.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38651628
Yes, her name is Nemu and she was dyed blue by her previous owner. LeCafeM on Etsy does some DDP-scale outfits (picrel) and there are some other people who either design for them, or offer outfits in that size range, but it's still pretty limited compared to DD and MDD.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>38658094
lovely miniatures props

[Anonymous No.]

>>38658094
I hope to take a photo this lovely one day.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38650577
DDP share measurements with Azone's 45cms, so there is at least some stuff you can get for them.

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/mellow_drops_/status/1494572443851460611

[Anonymous No.]

Anyone have any good ideas for how to store outfits? I tried putting them all in a binder but now it won't even close. I need a more creative solution.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38664758
idk about good ideas, but my current solution is ziploc freezer bags with dessicant packets, then kind of all just layered in a cardboard box

[Anonymous No.]

>>38664758
What I do is basically the same as >>38665692
but I have them more standing upright in one of those plastic storage drawers since I find it easier to paw through them that way.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38665692
I also have them stored in ziploc bags, and really fancy or otherwise delicate outfits are laid flat in the bottom of a dresser drawer and separated with cardboard dividers so they don't get crumpled.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

So I heard you guys like narupajin's miku?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38668047
Meetups like this look so fun.

[Anonymous No.]

did maddy ever care about me

[Anonymous No.]

Anyone have recommendations for forwarding services in Japan? I used one years ago but they're out of business now.
I've been using a proxy service but they're slow, can't really use them to buy any limited release items.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38673373
I've heard good things about the service at White Rabbit Express.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38673373
FromJapan has been excellent for me. They're pretty quick on sites they don't support natively through their browser.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

https://twitter.com/petitflare/status/1494735637534359552

[Anonymous No.]

>>38678003
>>38678020
I see pictures like these, and it makes me wish I got an MDD. But I'm so deep in my 1/3 girls I can't afford to start a whole new wardrobe.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38672049
It's cute.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38678103
I said the same thing for many years. And yet now I own a DDP and plan to get more.

[Anonymous No.]

sorry to bother.
but im been looking a bjd that had the head of a snake and was on a kimono (im not sure if it was frog, but to me it looked more like a snake)
and i can't seems to find it.
does anyone know it?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38679696
You might try asking <a href="//boards.4channel.org/toy/thread/9570895#p9570895" class="quotelink">>>>/toy/9570895,</a> they deal in resin dolls and they may know what you're thinking of!

[Anonymous No.]

>>38679696
bjd fag here
this one?
v rare

[Anonymous No.]

>>38673962
>>38674728
I'm talking "seller had some leftover items from an event and listed them after business hours on a Friday"
White Rabbit Express's Blackship service looks pretty decent, maybe I'll try that next time

[Anonymous No.]

>>38679696
I know what you’re talking about but I can’t remember the company for the life of me. I do remember that they have also made sexy nuns and possibly nurses? They’re a 1/6 doll and I’m not actually sure that they’re resin dolls (I think they’re more like a 1/6 Hot Toys type plastic body) but I know they’ve been posted to either the resin doll or fashion doll thread on /toy/ before.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38683927
Might they be called Living Dead Dolls?

[Anonymous No.]

>>38684029
No I’m talking about >>38682275. Living Dead Dolls are (in my opinion anyway) kind of ugly intentionally and don’t go for sexy aesthetic.

[Anonymous No.]

>>38679696
Reverse searched the pic >>38682275
found. It’s Universal Poonyan, from their Romantic Jungle line. They seem to mostly sell at shows so I don’t think you’re likely to find one for sale but good luck. http://www.universalpooyan.jp/

[Anonymous No.]

>>38689218
>>38689218
>>38689218
New Thread

[Anonymous No.]

>>38682275
yes!! this one very much thank you!

[Anonymous No.]

I want to fuck a doll anon

[Anonymous No.]

>>38695365
… did you miss a comma there