Doll mini-FAQ
So without further ado, here we go!___________________________________
Q: What are these dolls?
A: My dolls shown here are Asian ball-jointed dolls (ABJDs, or more commonly, BJDs). They are high-quality dolls made of polyurethane resin and articulated with ball joints and elastic cord. Their sculpts have an Asian, often anime-influenced aesthetic, giving them an appearance quite different from most Western dolls. BJDs are highly customizable; they are designed to have their hair and eyes changed easily, and can be painted and even sanded/resculpted to create the owner's desired look.
More specific info on the make/brand/type of each of my dolls is on my Shoutboard.
Q: Did you make them?
A: I wish!
The majority of BJDs are created by small companies, but there are single-person operations out there, too. The most I've done for my dolls, in terms of customization, is reshaping by sanding and some faceup (face paint) augmentation...Q: Where can I get one?
A: Den of Angels maintains a crazy list here of doll manufacturers' sale sites; there are also many dolls available on eBay (check the Dollfie category) and at the Marketplace on the Den of Angels forum (you will need to be an active member of DoA to shop in the Marketplace).
Q: Aren't there any cheap ones?
A: In a word, no. And if you see a price that seems too good to be true, it probably is. This isn't a "cheap" hobby -- after the doll itself, there are eyes, wigs, and clothing to be considered. That being said, however, doll-people definitely feel that it's worth the price, so!
These dolls also retain their resale value even through being played with, so they're not a terrible risk in that regard... If you find that a doll isn't for you, you should probably be able to get most of your investment back. But see the next question.
Q: What kind should I get? Do you have any suggestions?
A: My only suggestion is to get a doll you really pine for. If a doll's only appeal to you is that it's less expensive, you may find yourself not enjoying it as much as you thought you would. Look around and check out the possibilities; there are more dolls available now than ever!
I think that's it for basics... if you have other questions, please feel free to ask!
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Meet the dolls!
My doll-LJ
My full gallery (needs updating!)
Materia Garden -- fantasy jewelry for dolls
Den of Angels forums (more info about dolls than you can shake a stick at)
Clubs:
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Questions about the dolls? See my FAQ here!
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
Watermark your images. Don't give art thieves a chance.
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"The only emotion you have left is 'surly'." - Conjure to Devin
Questions about the dolls? See my FAQ here!
Not that I find it all that annoying really.
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On the other hand, I don't think I'd feel that way about my doll clothes, so maybe it's a matter of how much effort went into it.
But yeah, on the doll front, it's not particularly annoying, especially when the people who ask generally aren't familiar with BJDs; it's a totally innocent curiosity, and curiosity is good!
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"The only emotion you have left is 'surly'." - Conjure to Devin
Questions about the dolls? See my FAQ here!
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
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