Okay, I figured it's past time for a mini-FAQ to cover the basic questions folks ask me about my dolls
So without further ado, here we go!
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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
here.
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: A friend has a nice 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.
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!
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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:
Devious Comments
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
Even if you think your art sucks someone else might not. Watermark your images and let the art thieves burn in hell.
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"The only emotion you have left is 'surly'." - Conjure to Devin
Questions about the dolls? See my mini-FAQ here!
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
Even if you think your art sucks someone else might not. Watermark your images and let the art thieves burn in hell.
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"The only emotion you have left is 'surly'." - Conjure to Devin
Questions about the dolls? See my mini-FAQ here!
Not that I find it all that annoying really.
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
Even if you think your art sucks someone else might not. Watermark your images and let the art thieves burn in hell.
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 mini-FAQ here!
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Come and boogie at the Disco!!
~the-doll-art-disco
Join the club!
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For doll questions please see my FAQ before asking. [link]
Even if you think your art sucks someone else might not. Watermark your images and let the art thieves burn in hell.
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Some people feel guilty about their anxieties and regard them as a defect of faith but they are afflictions, not sins. Like all afflictions, they are, if we can so take them, our share in the passion of Christ.
C. S. Lewis
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"The only emotion you have left is 'surly'." - Conjure to Devin
Questions about the dolls? See my mini-FAQ here!
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