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does anyone know if the pure neemo bocchi hair is interchangeable? I was gonna buy a milo doll on ebay, but someone else bought her before me.... I wanted her to be my first doll, bocchi was my second choice to be honest.....
>>47797132sorry, I really drunk and I wanna cry, I'm sorry everyone
Where's a good place to buy Dollfie Dream clothes? There was this Taobao shop I used to go to but they're gone or region locked.
>>47797140Oh anon, it's okay, don't feel bad. What's the full name of the doll you wanted to adopt? I'll go see if I can find another one online somewhere. It's going to be okay, I promise! Pure Neemos have rooted hair (that is, not a wig you can take off,) but you can learn to reroot hair if you want a project. One thing at a time.
>>47797163DD stuff can be found most anywhere. ACBJD's prices are at par with most of their taobao equivalents, there are still Etsy sellers who actually handmake their clothes instead of reselling aliexpress goods, and so on. Looking for anything in particular?
>>47797170pure neemo alvastaria milo from the underpass of winterI wanna cry so bad, I feel so fucking awful literally as bad as when I hurt myself the first time
>>47797180sorry I know this is stupid attention seeking behavior. thank you for being nice anon, I'm sorry for being stupid.
>>47797185I found her on buyee, but only paired with another doll and im.not allowed to buy her for some reason, if someone wants to help I'd be very very happy
okay, sorry for being annoying guys. I found her on Solaris japan and overpaid for her. I couldn't stand the idea of buying anyone else. I bought the 1/6 Pure Neemo Alvastaria Milo - From the Underpass of Winter doll. when she comes, I'll take her somewhere beautiful and share her with everyone. Thanks to anon for being so nice to me, I still have tears on my face but I feel so safe now.
>>47797234Pure neemos are very cute, good choice anon!>>47797163Anywhere. I mostly buy from booth.pm sellers
>>47797234I didn't realize solaris sold dolls, I'm glad you found her though.
>>47797178I was working on a nezuko but the aliexpress seller stopped selling the other clothes parts besides the kimono that was on my maybe list, but overall just wanna browse.
>>47797185It's okay to be sad anon, don't feel bad. Milo has always been a pain to track down, my search for the opposite version (black hair) took me more than a year. I'm very glad you could find the doll that stole your heart! I was just digging through listings -- POD032-MWT is the item code for anyone else that wants to track down a Milo of their own. >>47797360Secondhand ebay listings, small etsy shops, mercari jp (en in the states, too,) aliexpress sometimes, taobao via a proxy, and tons of little one-off jp shops... there are a ton of options. Facebook marketplace as well for anyone that has one of those, or a friend willing to look on your behalf. Instagram used to be the community storefront, but since they fucked tags I don't know where people relocated to.
>>47797012she is so cute...
>>47794978you can get super glue debonder, and that might work on getting it out. but I think you should accept that the chest part and arm peg are one and take a drill bit to the whole thing.>>47797132pure neemo hair is rooted to the head cap, but you can buy different rooted caps. blank caps i dont know about.
A new bread...
I want to fuck a doll an- wait wait, it's too early for that. Rat farts!
want some glue?
>>47801046mmmm tasty glue don't mind if i do How do you guys come up with a good name for your doll?
>>47801285it just depends honesty look at list of name and see witch one fit or fell right to you.
>>47801285I picked a nationality for them first, then used a name generator for that until I gor close to something I liked. Then refined more until it clicked, or I was just watching Darby O'gill and the Little People when I built her.fantasynamegenerators.com
I've gotten my first of these dolls. Not to bad, larger than I thought it would be.
>>47801937>largerThat's always the first time shock. She's very pretty anon, congrats!
took another picture once it was light outside againeh, waste of effort until Yuzu has a face
>>47801937she has some nice horns on her. >>47802148despite no mouth i know exactly how she feels.
>>47802931I like the way the horns look, but they kinda slide around too much for me. Might not be getting them on correctly, but at least she looks good without them as well
finished spraying 2 layers of MSC on head. excited to work on my custom this upcoming week.
>>47803699Have fun anon. Is this a forever doll or a practice head?
I done it boys, I bid on her, hopefully it doesn't get deleted.
>>47801285I have a bunch of names from decades of playing MMOs so I have a bunch I can pick from when I inevitably start buying dolls (I do one day want to make dolls for all my characters but that would cost so damn much)this guy >>47801918 has the right idea. Most of my MMO characters got their names from generating for hours and hours on that site and doing slight tweaks to make the names sound even better.
>>47803835forever doll. this is my first time customizing a head, made a drawing of how i want it to look like. didnt know what to do with the imomo body that was collecting dust after switching to DD, so decided to make a custom for the fun of it while i wait for a mdd to come in.
>>47803962Making the faceups is probably my favorite part of the hobby. >>47801285Its mostly a combination of kanji or music artists I like. The name, personality, and other character designs all went hand in hand in their design leading to their final faceup.
>>47803497i like the horns, but she is cute without them too! are they held on with magnets? maybe you could stack extra magnets inside her head or something, for better grip?
>>47802148Her face is perfect for that situation
I haven't posted one of my own photos in a BJD thread in so long, so finally I have one to share!
>>47804007i am quite excited to work on my first faceup. have you used gouache before for yours? currently have my soft body paint, but never hear much about people using gouache.
>>47804468Beautiful photo!>>47804935If you look on dolldreaming there are a few people talking about using gouache. I've never used gouache before, for faceups or otherwise, but I imagine it'd still be a similar process to acrylic
>>47809157CUTE!
>>47804935I have only used water color pencils, acrylics, and pastels (volks) on my faceups.
Lily helping dry out the camping gear after getting back home
>>47809495i would love to see your face ups anon.>>47809157>>47804468cute dolls, great shot.>>47809704anon, i am madly in love with her.
>>47809704So pretty
>>47809704okaeri
>>47810030>i would love to see your face ups anon.I'm this anon. So everyone but the 2nd from the right (Umi is my dream choice) was done by me.
Time for the second (non-alcoholic) part of the camper shoot.>>47809704I so want to take my girls out for a camping trip next year. Might convert the backseats into a sleeper and do some car camping.
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>>47810207Momoko is so unique. Can she see alright with just two eyes not covered by her bangs?>>47810293I wanted to bring one or more dolls along and take photos, but the risk of damage, weight (somewhat), and most importantly space in a long canoe trip made that seem like not a great idea.I love that wig nice photo>>47810297How is her navel piercing attached?
>>47810327She could be like a tarantula where the eyes are mostly sensing light changes. Or maybe she's like a jumping spider with the main principal pair of eyes. Orb weaver eyes generally have pretty bad eyesight too. She has monster girl vision.
>>47810327Magnets. The jewellery has a thin one glued to the back and there's another in her stomach piece held in with stic tac.
>>47804468oooh cute>>47810077you forgot the "ara"
>>47797012Where's that doll from? She's stunning, I can't find anything using reverse image search.
>>47810882https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/21972-kos-mos-restoration-customization-2-years-in-the-making/Unfortunately I dont think her owner has taken anymore pictures of her outside of the ones in that thread.
>>47810882>>47810907Happened to have another shot of her from Dolpa
New collage is here. Thanks again to anon for providing the missing pic.During the final checks, I always realize an unattributed pic actually contains a duplicate...
>>47810907>>47811040Thanks anons, she's beautiful.
>>47810207want to give head pats to all these cuties. give them pats for me, especially the tarantula.
>>47811542Is this for the calendar?
>>47811542>what happened in 2021 where all these dolls I recognize suddenly appeared>oh
What hair color do you guys think looks best with green eyes?
>>47811542Oh damn, has it been 3 years?
>>47811542It's nice to see two of my pictures in there, but I'm guessing there won't be many more of those going forward because I've been a lazy piece of shit for the last few years.
>>47814433Laziness doesn't exist in the way people assume it does. Circumstance, health and illness, and many other factors go into one's ability to perform a task, even one they otherwise enjoy. Be kind to yourself, anon -- you are doing just fine just by being. Your dolls will wait for you... it's one of the best things about this hobby.>>47811040I rarely say this but anon I want your doll. She's perfect in every way, from faceup to styling. Phenomenal lady you've shared with us all.>>47813594Red is the classic, brown can give a foresty vibe, blonde can be quite elegant, while black can look mysterious... what sort of personality do you envision for this doll? Let that be your guide!
>>47811618Anon's been compiling year collages of /bjd/ dolls for a while now, since before the calendar project started.
>>47812499People more likely just fell out of the hobby, or posting pictures to these threads. Most everyone left their houses that year and all the extra cash dried up. Looking back at the older collections, there isn't much overlap between the years. Though looking at 2021 specifically, I can see the amount of dolls to anons going up. Stick around in the hobby long enough and dolls start multiplying. Did it just work out that the amount of pictures worked out to around 112, or did some missed/left out to keep the 8x14 grid?>>47813594Some shade of red/brown is the most common, and maybe overdone, combo. A yellowy blonde works as seen with Lily Saber and Red Saber. Purple and orange contrast pretty strongly against green.>>47814918What was the first year they started with?
>>47811542My girl made it into this one and It's giving me a proud parent sensation. I recognize a doll on the bottom row, I think her nickname was 'Business Brooke', her owner would make threads on /b/ and post pictures of her years ago. How nostalgic, I hope that anon is well
>>47813594How dark is that geen?It goes with everything desu,natural or not.
It's over dollbros
>>47816447I miss her, she hasn't been around in quite a while has she?
>>47811618As anon said, two separate projects.>>47814433Not sure which ones are yours but just take your time. I'm happy to know some of you are still around. >>47815256Started with 2017. This grid is actually 8x13, only 2018 was bigger this far. I'm not removing dolls if they fit my criteria. I've been mainly adjusting with group pics. Can't guarantee I'm not missing a few though.>>47816447That's the kind of doll lore I crave for.
>>47811542How fun, is there a place I can see the previous collages?
>>47816989She's one of the first BJD I had ever seen before getting into the hobby myself. I would always click on those /b/ threads when I saw them for the cute doll pictures. A shame I didn't think to save any of them
>>47813594For more natural greens (so not super saturated), black or ginger hair. For more anime green, add in light blonde or pink
where do I get 1/3 scale patterns for free? paid ones I mean. the free ones i went through already.
>>47818733Take regular patterns and divide by 3
I need to finally get on the doll sized furniture project.
>>47818733post the free ones. i recalled a anon making a drive for the maid pattern book in the past few threads.
>>47820063it’s always a joy seeing you post her anon.
>>47820131its pretty much just the missysimaginings ones but they are a bit annoying as most dont have images to even show what they look like, but i have made a few things based on those. i have tried using real scale patterns as well as 1/4 minifee patterns and scaling up to my required 1/3, but not everything fits properly. minifees and irl clothes have shorter legs
>>47820063How do you get your photos so fucking crisp
>>47820283They're not really anything special; my camera is a modest d3400, 35mm, 1/200 shutter, f/2, one flash behind me to the left one to the right both bouncing off the ceiling, darktable history looks like this. Most of the other things are default settings except for exposure and filmic rgb which just gave me the histogram as shown.
>>47820450you forgot the most important part — tripod… you were using it for that shot right?also I'm curious, do you use a remote trigger, delay trigger, or both
>>47820473No, it was handheld, sitting on my ass and leaning back
>>47820552D:
>>47820164looking into it, result photos would be really helpful. >>47820473there she is. my other favorite doll on /bjd. a great day seeing both my favorites being posted.
>>47820552Not that anon, but I usually don't bother with my tripod either. I admire everyone who takes the time to set up technical shoots because I am a gremlin with a camera, a doll, and a vague concept.
>>47820621I'm terrible at setting up lighting so I'd just use a tripod and long exposure times.
>>47820473If you need a tripod for a 1/200th second shot you might want to get that shaking checked out
>>47820063I think you can create funny situations with dolls struggling to do things in a human-sized world too.
>>478115425 of my dolls made it in!!! I'm really surprised I didn't post hinachama in 2021
>>47820896>mfw i realize i got hina in 2022i guess i will just have to look forward to the next one!
Hi everyone I am a newbie and I wanted to get a SugarCups doll since they are cute and cheaper than dollfie MDD, I am in Japan so I can access Japanese stores in person or order online, does anyone know where I can buy one ? I went to Akiba but the Azone store didn’t have them in stock : ( Any help would be appreciated !!
>>47821390I don't know if their physical store has any, but you could try a retailer like AmiAmi. They list a few online as well: https://slist.amiami.jp/top/search/list?s_keywords=SugarCups+&submit_btn=&pagemax=60
>>47821415I didnt see any, I will try tomorrow again. I will go to AmiAmi in akiba and then if there none ask directly at Azone store if they have stock in any other of their stores. if no one knows any place where they are available that is here
>>47821456There's an Azone shop in Akihabara, Osaka, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro. Given their seasonal release schedule, you might have more luck calling around to Mandarake and seeing if anyone has any -- I can't remember which one has the most doll stuff, but possibly Nakano Broadway? Not as familiar with the physical AmiAmi locations, but another avenue you can try if you are residential or staying for a longer period of time is Yahoo Japan Auctions or Mercari -- if you are physically in Japan for a while, it's a pretty solid option. Good luck anon! Sorry I can't be of more help.
>>47822139thx, I checked Mandarake and it seems to be available even unopen !! but they all seem to have this package damaged tag, idk what they mean by that idk if it is serious damage or not. guess I will have to go in person and see for myself. I will try to check on Azone Akihabara if they have new ones on any other of their stores if not I will go to mandarake in person and check the condition of the box, they seem pretty cheap so either a goldmine or its bad bad damage idk I hope for the best
>>47822787otherwise I will probably try yahoo japan since they seem to have tons of them there but as always it is always a gamble in those types of sites so I will try my hardest to get one SugarCups in person
>>47822787Serious package damage is almost always just a crushed or dented corner.
>>47822914ahhh okay nice nice, glad. ill probably say something tomorrow how it went
>>47822787>but they all seem to have this package damaged tagThey always say that for second-hand goods. 99% of the time the box is perfect or has minor damage that you wouldn't even notice. Are those listings in physical store locations? You could probably just go to the store and see it in person before you buy it then.
So my head shipped, she's a ddh09, current plann is to put her on a DDs body, but I'm looking around at other options. I want to go as small as possible without having her look like a bobble head.
i got a new carrier for my daughters.
>>47826024maybe a DDP body would work? https://dollfie.volks.co.jp/dd/special/imas/en/about_ddp.html
>>47826135Fun, after going to Dollpa I've been thinking about getting one too.
>>47826024ddh09 is too mature looking to work with any body smaller than DDS
Photos were coming out extremely yellow, but turns out a quick slider change for HSL in my phone's default editor (has a different set for each of a selection of colors) did the trick.
>>47826928This one was specially bad, they were like Simpsons yellow before.
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>>47826962I could have used some indirect lighting for Yui's face here...
>>47811542The Lina doll made my heart sink. Got any more pics of her, please?
>>47813594Surprised no one said green.
>>47816984What motivated you to make a post like this?
American bros, the current Happy Meal toy is miniature crocs (like the shoe.) Someone take one for the team and see if they're doll size.
>>47811542What kind of head is third from the right on the top row? She's very striking.
>>47827964Sure, just lend me your doll dude
>>47827972IIRC Alice01 by ring doll. Absolutely gorgeous whatever it is.suigintou anon I beg of you
>>47827964They have support posts inside the show, so you'd need to cut those away for them to be useable as shoes. And its only the right shoe so even if they fit its kinda useless.
>>47828014Dang some of those are gorgeous, I might have went with one of them if I had seen them first.
>Suigintou my beloved>pretty cyclops Luna>the knockout in OPmy favorites so far
>>47826522That's where I got the idea to get one
>>47827964I got one yesterday because I forgot to get breakfast, the shoe is comically bigger than my 1/4's shoes, it's 8cm long. However like the other anon said it's got support posts and only have a right shoe im pretty sure. Might be okay to use as a prop if you have like a doll scale diorama and need set dressing though
Man I've fallen behind on my photo challenge. I'll get back to it, I swear.
>>47828328you've got this anon Pov: you haven't bought your dolls new clothes in months
>>47827579Love this doll
Taking doll photos is fun. I wonder how long this will last?
>>47828599Yuriko is looking cute as always. I really love this photo. Where did you get this outfit from?
I went looking for a doll-sized tent (searching for pet tents on amazon for example) and eventually ended up finding this one from tinytents.com. The measurements on their site said 47 x 47 cm so I thought it would be perfect for a MDD. But that measurement is actually from the tips of the poles, which makes sense I guess. The tent itself is only 42cm at the bottom, and it tapers as it goes up of course. So a MDD can't comfortably fit inside it normally; though she does diagonally, but that's a weird way to sleep in a tent. It's still a good size for an external prop as in pic related. They have three color options for this model, and they also have a "base camp" model that's a little bit bigger, but it doesn't look much like a standard 1-2 person tent.
>>47828651From Alice's Collections. It is under their dollfie dream outfits catorgory.
>>47828652I was looking into this recently too. I couldn't find anything remotely usable for DD size, but 1/6th size dolls would work with some of the store display tents. They seem to be sized for the rare 1/5 dolls. Very cute Tiara.
Talking about doll accessories, I got these the last week or so. I'm surprised the Volk magazine is the entire magazine. The light novel book also is an entire book.
>>47828652>>47828704https://www.petsmart.com/dog/crates-gates-and-containment/houses-and-pens/arcadia-trailandtrade-outdoor-double-dog-shade-tent-72975.htmlThis is the best thing I've found so far. It's expensive, but keep an eye on it around fall -- they tend to go on clearance. It's honestly a bit big, especially for MDD, but at least it actually looks like a tent. There are some AG (and other 18" doll) tents, but aside from vintage American Girl they're very hit-or-miss. Of them, Journey Girl or Our Generation tend to have the better-looking props, and that scale works much better for MDD (and other 1/4 scales) in comparison.
>>47828888It's really cool that the books are full because you can pose them with it open to specific pages.
>>47823665Hey everyone I ended up going with a Dreamin 1/6 doll this one: https://www.azone-int.co.jp/azonet/item/4573199841700Since I’m a newbie I think it is better to go with a cheaper and bigger model instead of going straight for SugarCups, since SugarCups is only available on second hand or as new but all of them are limited editions their price was the double or more of the 1/6 Dreamin ones so yeah.I also got a stand, some clothes and a set of school chair and table and all of this still cheaper than a SugarCups doll haha and better to gain experience with a cheaper doll and later on think about more expensive ones, no rushing Btw I want to eventually get a custom made head online, I searched on booth and yahoo auctions but didn’t find what I was looking for maybe I’m searching it wrong ? Does anyone here have a link of a search for Azone 1/6 S doll heads that are custom made like already made by someone else with talent ? Any help is appreciatedI also wanna start taking pictures of course but I only have an iPhone 15 I hope it’s enough and I need go get better at taking pictures I would say I’m okay but I have no idea about custom stuff like ISO, apertures and what not.Any tips regarding the doll I got, pictures or anything else is appreciated : DAlso what is the place that is the most active for doll community like website to take pictures, ask stuff and hang out ? : )
Oh and I will post pics of the haul but later when I get home
>>47827655I won't rest until I get to see more of her.https://youtu.be/M0vMixnRueE
>>47817813You'll have to find them in the archive for now. Maybe I'll upload them somewhere.>>47820918...no spoilers!>>47827655Here is the full pic, sadly this should be the only one with her.
>>47827964>crocs (like the shoe.)Ew. Disgusting, I hate those things.
>>47829138What a cute girl, welcome to the hobby anon! You picked wonderfully. Best thing you can do with regards to photos is just start taking them with whatever tool you have, your phone is fine. Play around with settings, posing, angles, and don't worry about making it "good", just go have fun and try new things. You'll figure it out along the way, I promise.As for combing YJA for stuff, honestly... I can't recommend thee way I always find listings (go to the doll section, sort by highest price, and work backwards from there.) I will say that custom Azone things are exceptionally uncommon and it's possible none are listed right now (I'm looking, no dice.) For something like that it may be easier to find a faceup artist you like (and can afford) and commission them to make you a head in the style you enjoy. This is time-consuming and troublesome in some respects, but it will provide the best overall outcome in return! Beyond that, maybe try booth.pm as well? I see doll stuff crop up there once in a while. アゾン (AZONE) is the general brand name and should bring things up if you navigate to the doll section. カスタムヘッド is katakana for "custom head" and might also bring up some results. If you know the name of a particular head mold you like, searching for that might be helpful, too. Someone else will have to confirm this because I only have experience with Pure Neemo, but are Parabox/Obitsu and Azone parts fairly compatible? If so, looking for custom Obitsu heads might also serve you well! I do see those come up once in a blue moon, and I will look for those next when I'm done with this search. I confess I'm out of the loop on current trends due to my present circumstances, but hopefully that will change in the near future, and I can go back to buying overpriced toys.Finally, the most active doll forum is a toss-up between Doll Dreaming and Den of Angels. For vinyl anime-style dolls, the former is probably your best bet for finding a community!>>47829424I've never worn them but for dolls they'd be a nice change of pace from tennis shoes, boots, and pumps.
>>47829368would kill to have her one day.
>>47829468Start saving up, and in the meantime, I'll set an email alert in my usual spots. If I see one for sale for non-scalper prices, I'll post it here for you anon. >>47829453Regarding this, I thought of another shop- Dollyteria! https://www.dollyteria.com/product-list?num=50&img=160&available=1&keyword=%E3%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E3%81%A4%E3%80%80%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%A0%E3%83%98%E3%83%83%E3%83%89&Submit=%E6%A4%9C%E7%B4%A2I am not sure if this search will be useful for you, but if Azone and Obitsu have some parts compatibility beyond Pure Neemo this will give you more options to work with. As you can see the quality ranges from "overpriced" to "hideous" to "actually pretty cute", so you might have to do some searching, but hopefully this helps.
>>47829453>>47829532Alrighty, I will keep that in mind. Just shoot and have fun !! I might look into some videos down the line to improve a bit : ) maybe there is someone who makes doll specific videos and talks about it who knowsAh I see, thank you !! I will keep your replies saved on a word for reference later on when I try to get a custom head : DI'll join Doll Dreaming thenThank you so much for the help !! ;-;
>>47829600I'm happy to help where I can. There are some doll specific channels but they tend to focus on customization over photography. Some principles of portrait and model photography carries over to thee doll space, though not as much as you would think, I've realized- much of it is focused on minimizing human flaws and emphasizing their strengths, but doll bodies aren't nearly so malleable and fickle -- still, some basics are always good to pick up. Izabela Kwella released a book of Doll Photography back in '22 -- she works mostly on Barbies, but there were some interesting concepts and shoots there, it might be a good place to start if you can find a copy. I think Orchid Dolls has also posted some guides/tips/etc on her website, but I may be misremembering... the anons /here/ (myself included) should compile a document on this at some point, I think. There's a wealth of knowledge here, too. But more than anything else, just piddling around and trying new things will teach you plenty to mull over, especially since you're just starting out, and even moreso because you've picked out such a cute doll to photograph! Have fun on your journey!
>>47829669Thank you so much !! Too kind Oh yeah I am also looking into travel bag for my doll so I can take pictures outside in good scenery, I found this one https://item.rakuten.co.jp/my-heroine/128/?variantId=2143 but idk if the C size (c: 50×16cm (for dolls around 45cm)) is too big for mine or if there are cheaper options. Azone store didn’t seem to have any at least I didn’t find any there so I think my best bet is getting a travel bag online.
>>47829696A similar product (possibly identical? The parts all seem the same.) is also available on eBay for quite a bit cheaper, so there are definitely more options. By chance do you have one of the 1/6 Azone dolls? I was in the market for a bag for that size as well.
>>47829696I'm using a cat bag for my azone iris collect petit it works to be completely honest with you
>>47829910yea mine is 1/6 Azone, I got an idea I will just get a flute carrying case that is waterproof, should work and be cheaper >>47829927ah haha I see
>>47829976ordered this one it should fit fine and seems waterproof enough in worst case scenario I put the bag inside my backpack, https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/J-MICHAEL-FLB-201-Michael-Flute-C-Feet/dp/B003U61DC0/ >>47829910I will let you know how it is when I get it (21 of September) but I think getting a flute bag is a pretty solid option just be careful not to get one where it has a flute mold inside cause that wont let the doll fit unless it is removable but it's best not to gamble on it and just get one without flute mold
>>47830131also haul pic here : )
>>47830231light kinda shitty srry
>>47817813Here's 2017 - 2021https://files.catbox.moe/4o2cdv.jpghttps://files.catbox.moe/gqb7sn.jpghttps://files.catbox.moe/rgwuar.jpghttps://files.catbox.moe/k97ote.jpghttps://files.catbox.moe/2h5x9o.jpg
>>47830131Thank you for sharing anon, looking forward to hearing what your thoughts are when you get it!
It's always a delight seeing seaumi4 posted a new photo
>>47830537it's the bare minimum I could do with all the help you guys give me : )
>>47829368God she's adorable, wish the anon that owned her was here to post moar
>>47831123Why does only one doll have unedited joints?
>>47833425she's the youngest, her joints just haven't grown in yet
>>47833550I wish dolls never grew up.
>>47830405Awesome, thank you!
>>47830231Thats one of the new pureneemo dreaming collection noice
>>47830231What's going on with that scarf?>azoplaI didn't know this was a thing.
>>47829532thank u nonnie, appreciate it. for the meantime, im waiting for my new doll to be sent from volks. early birthday gift.
suzune in chinatown for a photo shoot..
>>47831123i wouldn't share my social media on here annon
>>47830405bless. thank you!>>47830231very cute haul anon!!>>47834854why not?
does anybody know purple dream's shipping cost to the us?
>>47831123Doll photography goals>>47834838Cute
>>47834854Worrying about a posting a public doll social on an image board? user is south korean anyways and doesn't post here
Alright, the gallery's online: https://bjd.arcesia.netHave fun!
>>47835288>>47830405These both need to be in the OP and guide>>47797012
>>47835387I was planning to do just that anon, fear not!>>47830405May I place these images in the guide, anon? They're your work, so even if we're all anons /here/ and can do fuckall if we please, I still wanted to ask.>>47835288Oh, thank you for creating this resource, anon. Into the OP it shall go!
>>47835288Any plans on adding basic search functionality , filtering, sorting (at least by upload date), and tagging? I'm sure there's probably some frontend JS library that could handle most of this for you.
>>47835492Nah, it's just a bog standard gallery that I save images to. Tagging and filtering would require an actual database and someone to maintain it, and I just don't have the time for that. It's already sorted newest-to-oldest by modification date on the filesystem, a toggle to do it oldest-to-newest is something I could potentially add.
>>47835520Understandable. It would also be nice if file names could be human readable on hover or something and not unix timestamps. I appreciate it regardless.
>>47834838CUTE!!!!
>>47835288Nice work!
>>47835568Blame this site's CDN for storing everything internally with timestamped filenames :P
oh no Akira got dabbed on how will she ever recover
>>47836080My dearly beloved, we come her today to celebrate the life and love of our dearly departed Akira. She may not have had much to say in life, but her presence and cuteness brought us all great joy. She will be missed. Rest in peace.
>>47835570>>47834992Thank you so much!
>>47836080Dab(>∆<)
some more photos of suzune
>>47830405>>47835288>>47835461Extremely based, thanks anons.
Her boat ride is finally over.Turned a christian cat into a gyaru.
>>47836821Cute! The azone/obitsu tan is really pretty.
i am working on my first faceup, but I made a mistake thickening the inner eyebrow too much with my paint. how do I remove? might be a lost cause since it’s not removing with q-tip.
>>47836874If its acrylic or watercolor pencil. Wet the qtip with water and do some passes. I had to really work some of my fuck ups but they did eventually come off.
>>47836821noice to see more azone/ obitsu dolls
>>47835461I just reposted them.>>47836080Really capturing that older sister vibe of doing out of date memes.
honono having some food with me.
>>47835288Love the GUI
>>47834854This isn't my photo, it's a public twitter account with 15k followers lol
>>47837130My photos are my own photos no reposting from other sauce here dayo
Can someone remind me the forum people use to sell bjds?
Is it anymore difficult to get stains out of a tan DD than for the other skin tones? There's a Tan DDH11 DDdy D'coord going for 600US local and I'm wondering if its worth going for if it has some staining on the body.
>>47837312Nevermind I found it but it has marketplace limit you have to apply for. Now I remember why I never used it.Are there any other places to sell in the west? ebay?
>>47804468Beautiful! But please no tilted horizon like this one...>>47826928The oversized sweater and her peeking shoulders are hard to resist.>>47828652I love the yuru camp vibes this gives me. Where did you get her T-shirt?Even if Tiara could fit nicely in her tent, you wouldn't let her sleep alone would you?
>>47835461Sure, you can put them in the guide.
>>47837492Whoops I didn't even notice the tilted horizon, next time I'll try harder. I took this photo pretty quickly so I didn't consider it :')Thanks for the advice, I want to get better at doll photography!
This photo has a straighter horizon, but I think I prefer how she looks at a lower angle, but I'll post it anyways
>>47837371ebay, mercari for the us specifically, facebook marketplace unironically, and some people sell custom work (clothes, faceups, etc) on kofi storefronts or etsy. and, sometimes people post here with what they have to offer, and other anons will buy from them via email communications.
this suzune in little tokyo
>>47834416oh nice I had no idea since I did way more research about Dollie Dream ones and getting the Azone was more of a last minute decision but one of the best decisions I took in the last year, really happy with it : )>>47834510which scarf ? the one on the uniform ? idk if that is a scarf anonme neither but looks cool, will be a fun mini project painting and assembling the chair and table
>>47838240Paradox would be good and get a 45 cm body with unproportional head on that website to to be honest
>>47838240At least for the body that would be a good start this parabox clothes and other stuff would have to be custom
>>47838381>>47838393thanks guys45cm seems a bit expensive, would opting for 27cm be okay?i feel like in the future i might swap out some parts of the body for more detailed bits with make up on it, so i just wanna know if it would be easy to find the right fit for 27cm
>>47838496It would be easier to source clothing and other stuff you would need with the 45 cm
>mom found the sexy doll pic instagram
>>47820800wow I can't believe I'm getting the /p/ bantz here>>47811542>>47820918I got Elle in late 2021 but looking back only posted my first photo on january 1st of 2022
>>47838240Your OC is very cute anon, is her name Sheetan?This will not be cheap in any direction, but... tentatively, I would say a 1/6 Obitsu/Parabox or Azone doll might be the best to try and jerry rig this girl together from spare parts, because this size of doll has a ton of unintentional compatibility with props from other doll lines -- that's my best thought at trying to find scale armor -- and even if you can't find a sword that fits, just going up a scale should give the "bigass sword" effect. (Look into letter openers, unironically. Themed letter openers can be great doll swords.)If you want to get a custom that will take a lot of the hassle of finding pieces and assembling her bit-by-bit over time, commissioning someone to make her from scratch will be the most expensive but least stressful option. Typically, these are made from 1/4 MDDs, so she would be considerably larger. Currently I know Shines Workshop will take these complex commissions, but it will be more than the cost of one of /ona/'s wives to make that happen. It would be more cost-effective to assemble her as you would the aforementioned 1/6 doll: source parts from all around the internet and slowly put her together. There are creators who specialize in almost anything you can imagine for 1/4-scale MDDs, and if you're willing to import from Japan, you will find armor easily enough. It might not be a perfect 1:1 recreation, but it will get close enough. You could do a sort of piecemeal approach of commissioning some people for key features, and simply buy others as you find them, too.The third option is to start learning to craft things yourself. This is, understandably, a daunting concept on its face, and will necessitate you getting comfortable with a period of time in which you have ideas but not necessarily the knowledge or skill-set to execute them. But that can be good to experience, in its own way, and nothing is more rewarding than learning to make something with your own two hands. In this avenue, you will select the body you want (I will suggest something 1/4-scale (Obitsu, Dollfie Dream, Azone et al) because I imagine sewing at 1/6-scale is even harder,) and slowly create her from there. Some things will be easy- you could easily get a blonde wig and then braid and style it yourself! (Hell, you can learn to make wigs outright if you like!) Some things will be more challenging, like learning to paint her face and sew a simple undershirt to wear below her armor. If you're into 3D printing, you could make, print, and prepare her armor yourself -- or you could sculpt them out of clay or another material. This will be the hardest method, and probably the slowest, but it will save you considerably compared to commissioning someone to do this work on your behalf. You can mix and match any and all of these approaches. Buy her undershirt from a similar-looking sweater on Etsy, commission someone to do her faceup, but sculpt her armor yourself! I can see why it's overwhelming... freedom to choose how we bring something to life tends to be. But whether you offload that work to someone else, assemble her from carefully-sourced parts over time, or take on the challenge of making her from scratch, I think you will enjoy the journey just as much as the destination. Good luck!>>47839792How'd she handle it...
>>47839792Which one was that again?
wow the thread sure has been moving this week>>47820896oh nice another bernette user>>47826933>how the two interpret "lift up your skirt a little">>47826968frameable>>47828888she has good taste>>47834854some people have before>>47837516>>47837570honestly I don't think the straightness of the horizon matters that much, it looked fine to me>>47839866I think anon's filename would be parsed "OC sheet ani GIF"
>>47840389This past year in particular the thread has been hoppin', but I'm happy that so many people are connecting with the hobby!
>>47841361Trust there is a lot of we just all over the place and doing our own thing so we don't post as often like own social media out side of here
>>47836799>>47834838she's ultra adorable anon
>>47843314Thank she my favorite doll
>>47843467*thank you
Anyone planning on attending nycdollcon?
>>47836799Her clothes are so damn cute
>>47844194Maybe. It's a bit far from me for a weekend trip and NYC hotel prices are outrageous. Might consider it if some other anons want to split a room/carpool.
>>47839866>How'd she handle it...that's the worst part, i have no ideashe liked a handful of the non-doll photos i have scattered in there and that's itso like, am i just supposed to pretend there wasn't anything there next time i see hershe didn't even know i was into dolls before this
>>47844388Seems like she either doesn't mind or doesn't want to make it a thing, anon. Live your life.
>>47844194is this the one for next year in March?
>>47837492>I love the yuru camp vibes this gives me. Where did you get her T-shirt?Thank you! I got the t-shirt from TTYA (ttyacom) on Etsy. There isn't much MDD stuff on there currently, but they have a separate store page (ttyadoll.com) with more stuff including the t-shirt in my picture.>Even if Tiara could fit nicely in her tent, you wouldn't let her sleep alone would you?Of course not! But for photos, it would be difficult to actually put her inside it.
She(head) has arrived. She came with an extra pair of blue eyes that I wasn't expecting. I'll have to pick up something to stick them in with tomorrow.
>>47844303Was thinking something similar. Its not terribly far for me but its far enough to make it an overnight trip.>>47845221Yes. its a new con.
>>47845509For eyes, poster putty is always a good option that you can find most anywhere that sells office supplies.
>>47845509Very cute. Who's the artist? Looks like momoiro_manbou. Do you have the body yet?
>>47845509cute teef
>>47845738Yep, here's her promo shot, total cutie.I don't have a body for her yet, I'll probably bite the bullet and order a new dds for her in the next couple of days. I was hoping to find something a little less pricy but it seems like most non volks vinyl bodies are mdd size.
>>47837936Hey guys do I need to buy these ? I’m confused, she didn’t come with any hair ties. Also putting shoes on is hard who would’ve thought loll, and I needed to improvise so I am using a toothbrush to brush her hair for now, once I’m in Osaka I’ll go to Azone to get a brush from them it’s like 1 dollar so yea no biggie.Photo: https://imgur.com/a/SxApjqR>>47830537The flute bag is here, my thoughts on it as of now are, plenty of space horizontally and vertically, it has a nice external vertical pocket which allows me to fit items like her school bag, hair thingies and my toothbrush and can fit more it’s nice, overall I’d say 8/10 the interior is very soft and neat my only complaint is that I thought it would have more depth but giving some thought it is a good thing since the doll remains in place and doesn’t move around inside since the depth fit is a tight fit but doesn’t hurt the doll at least from what I’ve noticed. I would like the external pocket to have more space to put things more deeply into it, for example my doll’s school bag barely fits because the external pocket is the vertical size of the bag and goes from top to bottom but it is like only half of the bag horizontally it stops mid way from right to left of the bag, idk if I’m making sense. I will take some pictures later of the flute bag when I get back home. I’m taking her out currently, going to see some temples and hope I can manage to take some pics of her there.Also idk if I might just post the pics on the doll forum and link it here but people seem to think it’s a bad idea to share socials of your dolls here so idk ? Thoughts anons ?Anyway I’ll be back : )
>>47845851Very nice, looking forward to seeing her fully put together
>>47845851She looks ready to cause some mischief! Curious to see your take on it.
>>47845879> bad idea to share socials of your dolls hereOnce you post something on the internet, whether its here, X or IG, it's public. There's no difference. Just follow normal privacy practices such as hiding your actual identity and you'll be fine.
some more honono photos she needed some
sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but does anyone have experience with 3d printing bjd? there's that one model on thingiverse but I was wondering if there's any sellers of custom models or perhaps a guide on how to learn sculpturing (less likely)
>>47845879It’s me again : ) I went to Bessho Onsen today, to see some temples (try to take some pics of my doll there) and to go to a hot spring.The weather was nice since it was cloudy, instead of sweating uncontrollably it was fine, Japanese summer even if it’s at the end of it is no joke hahaThe temple where I took the pictures of her is called 北向観音 鐘楼 ( I tried translating the name but only got nonsense), if you wanna see it better aka without just being my doll just google it, it’ll show up right away : )Lastly, I wanted to take a pic of my doll holding the praying rope that rings the bell at the temple but my friend said it was cringe and didn’t help me : ( I really need to make doll friend real life to travel around and take pics and stuff.Here are the pictures of the doll that I took: https://files.catbox.moe/d8yhsr.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/hbwj6l.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/2ygc5n.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/jh1xds.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/7gyc6i.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/ggdxuj.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/bwt9tb.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/8yijrl.jpegLet me know what you guys think of them !! Don’t be too harsh they’re my first pictures ;-; also is there a more efficient way to share pictures here because copying each picture link one by one is slow …
>>47847244Oh the image of the post is flipped ripAt least the pictures that you can see by clicking on the links are fine, that’s what matters
>>47847265Oh and do give me tips on the pictures if you got any so I can improve !! Srry for post spam I’ll keep it in mind and try to not forget anything next time so I can include everything neatly in one post
>>47847265Boards outside of /p/ strip EXIF data, which includes rotational tags.
>>47847820Ahhh okay
>>47845879>>47830537For the anon that wanted to see more pics of the flute bag, here:https://files.catbox.moe/wkcyfa.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/zv6ast.jpeghttps://files.catbox.moe/rbbh46.jpegI’m very happy with it, very light, looks good, and since the doll fits nicely it doesn’t move around and stays in place could be better if the external pocket had more space as you can see.
Why are people linking to catbox on an image board?
>>47848997Because otherwise I would need to make like 15 posts in a row and it would one be a spam and two take ages so it’s easier to just link to images
>>47849132I'd recommend sticking to only a few photos at a time honestly. I know it's easy to end up taking lots of them, but treat this as an exercise to improve at photography! Dolls are great since you can take your time to re-adjust and experiment with poses and scenes, but at the same time just spamming lots of random photos all at once is kinda trying to gamble on people liking them. Try to be selective instead and think about what makes one photo better than the other, like what framing and composition either tells a story or helps highlight a particular aspect of your dollAnd about your friend, just ignore them and pose your doll anyway. If you don't get over that kind of negative feedback, you'll be heavily restricted on the kinds of photos you can get. Many of the best photos are of dolls playing around in the environment looking almost as if they were alive
>>47839866Her name is Ria-chan actually but thank you so much for the massive advice!I think an Obitsu sounds like the most affordable choice right nowi do eosh i could get a dollfie or smart doll for the highly detailed tummies and chests tho but i can compromiseI heard heads are easy to fit on most bodies, so is it okay to just shop wherever for the head i really like?
>>47849492Alrighty, I will try to keep it clean : )I will probably still take a lot haha to experiment with angles, modes, distance and whatever but I will post like 2 or 3 at a time, my favorite ones.I used to do small stop motion videos with legos when I was little haha might try and get back to it but with my doll, seems like a fun idea of something to do.thx !! I will just go ahead and take a picture of her holding the bell rope next time I have the chance : D I will be here until end of November so I will have lots of chances
>>47849890my mom also wants me to take a picture of her on a train so I might try that next
>>47839792How did she find your instagram?
>>47846712I modeled and printed a head, currently trying to figure out how to do her faceup, but I bought a stock body instead of printing my own. I used blender to make the model. I dont have a tablet so I used the "push vertices around on a low res model with a crapton of subdivision modifiers" method instead of sculpting the head.If you plan to print an entire doll I'd definitly suggest you start with that free model that's around (Polaris it's called I think?) and make your own changes little by little. You will run into so many problems along the way and if you'd start from scratch you'd probably give up before finishing the doll.
>>47847244>>47848687She's cute anon, and your photos are really nice. I'd get some kind of white cloth or towel to wrap her in while she's in the flute bag to prevent staining from that red lining. I don't know how prone azone 1/6 dolls are to staining since they're harder plastic than vinyl dolls, but so are nendoroid dolls and they definitely stain. >>47849132I'm >>47848997. I just want to say I don't think anyone would mind a spam of cute doll pics here (at least I wouldn't)! Though I guess I can see the other anon's point, too, about sticking to a few in certain cases if a lot of the photos are very similar (like a couple of yours were basically the same but zoomed in for example). I can also see how it would be easier for a poster to just mass-upload to catbox instead of posting one at a time here, so I understand your reasoning. Will 4chan ever implement multiple-image posts like some other chans have?
>>47850356because I haven't done like >>47845988 says for the last like 20 years
>>47845596yep, ill be going to that convention. planning to take 4 or 5 of my bjds.
>>47853359Well now I have to go and bring all mine.
>>47852934Thank you : ) , I noticed some of the photos weren’t focused properly when I was checking them on my laptop, it can be hard to see if the focus is correct when it’s very bright outside (since I’m taking pics with my phone it’s hard to see, cameras wouldn’t have this problem).The body is PVC and the head is vinyl as far as I know. But here got a white undershirt at Family Mart, they didn’t have white towels so this will have to do. (Pic attached)Now she has been mummified successfully Yeah yeah, I’ll just select my favorite 3 or 4 and post those so I don’t spam the thread haha I don’t think 4chan will implement it, for them if it ain’t broke don’t fix it
Let's finish up the camping trip shoot before the end of the thread.The location for this shoot was on a look out over the reservoir, and it had a hazard I never expected. Grasshoppers. Every step was a cascade of bugs jumping in random directions.
>>47853771The wind was also pretty gusty. Had to toss more than a few shots because hair went right in their eyes the second I hit the shutter. Oh well, its and outdoor shoot, some scuff is a bit of a charm point.
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>>47853623please do nonnie. i have to find a way to display all my dolls. only have dollremi and cat carrier, but i would like to have everyone see them. half of them are dds and the rest are 1/6.
>>47853930Need to invest in another one of those goose neck stands and/or mount it to a tripod if I want to do more dynamic posing outdoors. Also probably should have shot this with a higher fstop to get more of the background.
>>47853793I had no idea dolls could have piercings, woaw. How did you do it ?Also do you know anything about ear piercings on dolls ? I think I would like to do a more alternative look on mine later down the line and that would make it perfect
>>47854067Its a pair of neodymium magnets, one mounted in the torso with stic tac and another on the jewellery. Vinyl is generally soft enough that you can push the stud through, thats an option for permanent wear.
>>47854083Ah that’s clever, good to know.
Photography anons, how do you ensure you get good shots? I took my dolls out on a rare outing and they seemed ok in the camera display but when I got home, almost everything was useless.Is it as simple as bringing a small laptop to check or git gud am I missing something here?
>>47854568Need more details on what didn't look good. Is it an out-of-focus issue? Too bright or too dark? Off color? There are a lot of things that could have gone wrongI'm gonna guess that it's an out-of-focus issue since that's usually the most common one that you can't tell at a glance from the in-camera display. You should be using focus peaking when working in manual mode and learn how to get things perfectly sharp. It takes a bit of practice, but it'll benefit you a lot in the long run. If you're using auto-focus mode and your camera has a touch screen, it probably has a AF by touch area mechanism that you should take full advantage of. You should also enable head/eye/human detection if available since dolls are usually pretty compatible with the detection algorithm. If it's a too dark/light issue, then enable the histogram. Read up on what that graph means and adjust your shots and exposure as needed: https://photographypro.com/histogram/And then in general, shoot in RAW if you aren't already. Many photos aren't perfect, but RAW will allow you to salvage many of them in say Lightroom to look very nicePast that, things depend a lot on your gear and skill, mostly the latter. Practice practice and practice to get good shots
hey I am trying to get into this hobby but the sheer amount of brands and doll scales frightens me. From the tutorial docs I have read, I am interested in getting either 1/4 or 1/6 size, which are produced by AZONE and Dollfie right?and after reading some posts here, I think the DD line has more customization option? Do I just pop into whatever DD partner store and purchase the base body right away? or are there any cheaper alternatives for MDD bodies?since I am going to purchase just the base body, next is custom head from either mandarake or yahoo, yes?for outfits and wigs, is booth.pm safe? or are there any other recommendations?
>>47850356It's actually insanely easy to accidentally find someone's Instagram. When you sign up (at least for newer accounts), you have to link your phone number. By default, Instagram will suggest your account to both people in your contacts AND people who have you in their contacts, so don't think removing someone from your contact list will save you. You need to manually turn that setting off. Same with your email address, although that one is less impactful. You can use a Google Voice number with no problem, which is what I do. You just need to remember to use the number every 90 days, but Google Voice will remind you anyway. Lastly, this applies to pretty much every social media platform including Twitter, so when you make an account, make sure the first thing you do is fix your privacy settings. >>47854723Azone is a brand. Dollfie is a line produced the company Volks. There are many other dolls in that scale, so don't rush things. Take your time to explore your options. There are no cheaper alternatives for any specific body because they are produced by that company (in the same way that there is no cheaper alternative to a specific brand of clothing), however, there are other companies that make bodies. Compatibility is so-so. The combination of different companies for your head and body is called hybriding in this hobby. Some people love to do it, me personally it's too much hassle. I would rather buy less to buy exactly what I want. For clothing and wigs, Dollfie Dream dolls are very easy to shop for. Booth is safe, and you have a variety of options everywhere from Etsy to Taobao to the official Volks store and all these random cool tiny shops with their own sites. I think if you like the dress up part of the hobby the most and you can't really tell the difference between one body and another or just don't care, Dollfie Dream dolls in both the 1/3 size and the 1/4 size are excellent starting points.
>>47854636Yea mostly out of focus but is often a combo of noise and blurriness. Enabling the histogram graph is already helping a lot. I think I need to practice and nail down a single shooting conditon and iron out my basics before trying to be all fancy with lighting and env.
I had no idea MDD was bigger than a 1/6 doll I feel so dumb haha but to be fair the name Mini should be Mini !!
>>47845988>Just follow normal privacy practices such as hiding your actual identityNot him but it's so hard to do now. I dropped out of my last attempt at Twitter/Instagram when I was forced to give them my phone number>hello we locked your account because of "suspicious activity" now give us your phone number :^)How the hell is this not illegal? You can register with your email but then they hold your account hostage to extort more information from youAnd once they had my phone number they notified everyone who had my number on my contact list that I had made an account, without my permission. It doesn't even matter if you hide your number, everyone who has it in his contacts gets notified.I think the same happens with Telegram or Discord. Internet platforms have become so insanely invasive and you can't do anything about it. I don't understand in what kind of clown world we live where it's OK that your dentist or your ex will get notified of your movements just because they happen to have your number in his contacts.
>>47854723It's only as deep as you want it to be anon. The guide goes heavily into the details, but a standard off the shelf doll is perfectly fine and you should probably start there instead of trying to immediately create a completely customized doll from the start. That way you can learn what you like or dislike and then figure out what you want to work towards. Otherwise you'll probably end up wasting a lot of money trying to "get it right" on the first go when you later realize that you actually wanted something else. Especially when it comes to custom heads since those can end up being much more expensive than the body itselfThe only real initial choice you need to make is just your preferred size. For Volks, Dollfie Dream is the more mature teen/young adult type and Mini Dollfie Dream is the younger sister type. And on the other side Azone's 50cm and 45cm dolls are the rough equivalents. I know that the MDD and Azone 45cm dolls can share clothing types, so it's pretty easy to find clothes for them. But I think the Azone 50cm doesn't share sizing with DD, so you'd have to buy Azone specific clothing or vice versa. It's generally not that hard to find compatible clothes and wigs in any case
https://twitter.com/Ruinabag8492/status/1837756175397671112
>>47858184Cute
Anyone else feel weird saving photos from these threads? Feels like I'm doing something wrong... like I'm saving pictures of someone's daughter...
>>47859208We have a gallery, a booru, and at least two anons who've saved every photo from the last five years. Follow your heart.>>47856358This is why I mostly stick to here. That, and the funny thing about living in a place where cellphones don't work: I literally have to go out if I want to receive a text confirmation, many of which are time-sensitive. It's not worth the trouble. I am fortunate that for anything actually important, I can ask a friend to pick up the text for me, at least... I hate how always-online things are these days, and the expectation that everyone and their dog is able and willing to keep that connection.>>47854723Deep breaths anon! For 1/6, Azone and Parabox (Obitsu) are your best bet as a beginner. For 1/4, Mini Dollfie Dreams, produced by the company 'Volks', are the most common and accessible. Azone and Obitsu also have dolls in this scale, but they are less easy to find. All of them offer complete dolls you can buy directly, or individual parts if you want to customize them. There is no wrong answer, and you should get what makes you happy. There's no rush and you could, and should, take all the time you need to be confident in your decisions before buying what's in you cart.
>>47858184holy fucking shit I have so far to go with my photography
>>47854723>the sheer amount of brands and doll scales frightens meoh boy... and you haven't seen resinthe simplest breakdown is this:VOLKS > DD ~60cm and MSD ~40cmSMART DOLL > the Apple of dolls ~60cmOBITSU > makes a ton of different bodies from action figure size to life size that a lot of Japanese companies use as a base, e.g. Azone, Visuadoll, all use some form of Obitsu body, often modified.There are a couple odd cases here and there like TinyFox which is a Chinese manufacturer who make their own thing.Take note about certain key things you want e.g. if a doll has painted eyes (instead of sockets where you stick actual eyes) or rooted hair (= can't change the wig). I personally think these two things are a dealbreaker because changing wigs is fun and real eyes have way more depth.If you are entering the hobby because you want an officially licensed doll of your favorite character e.g. Shinju Sakamura from Ex vs. X: Sakura reDUX 2 then prepare to shell way more money than reasonable.You can buy things anywhere doll clothes are sold (you don't have to buy off one site specifically) and you usually have measurements listed so you can see if what you're buying will fit your doll. Vendors use shorthand for what they sell e.g. OB48 means it will fit Obitsu 48cm bodies. DD or SmD mean respectively Dollfie Dream or Smart Doll, DDy means the Dynamite body with giant booba and so on. So when you get a doll just take note of that kind of shorthand to look for (or the shorthand used for the doll size whose measurements are the closest to your own doll) and you're going to be fine in most cases.When it comes to size consider that vinyl dolls are quite light so you won't have to worry about weight but there's a lot of difference between 1/4 and 1/6. More so than 1/4 and 1/3 which are both "big" (1/3 is much bigger than 1/4). 1/6 is not the same as 1/4 and it will feel more like a slightly bigger action figure. Also whatever you do, you are always better off spending/saving more money if that means getting something you're in love with, rather than going for something cheap just because it's cheap. Because that will most likely disappoint you.
>>47859208In your honor I have renamed my doll folder 'Ogre Bag'. Now every photo saved is a tiny abduction. I I see a cute dolly? I smash the 'save image as' with my greasy green fingers
>>47860216Hope you have body armor ogre-san
>>47859399May we all one day achieve Japanese Twitter perfection.
my mom dropped me off a cannon rebel rx, still need to learn how to actually use it. but it will be nice to have a real camera instead of just using my phone.
>>47860880top cute what a massive hat
Is it fine for dolls to touch pool water ? photo source: https://x.com/akatsukilemon/status/1829846631891812716
>>47862983Probably in small doses, but pool water usually has between 2-8 times as much chlorine in it as tap water and chlorine can oxidize resin materials
>>47863021ah alright, thx for answering
>>47862983Vinyl is pretty hardy. It's fine, just wash and dry them well after.
Went to Kanazawa Garden and Castle sadly there was too much wind and people to take decent photos of Sakura : (I hope tomorrow there's less windSo I made this very amateur stop motion, sadly it is too big to upload here so I need to link it:https://files.catbox.moe/9vty5k.webmI got this set of Samurai sword and revolver at the Ninja Museum here in Kanazawa, I need to get more hands at Osaka Azone when I'm there cause I want her to be able to hold things correctly these hands kinda suck for that and I also want to get a brush there, I have been using a toothbrush haha (new ofc)I also wanted to know, do you guys always take stands to help you take certain pictures or do you use other methods ? or just the doll no helpAlso decided to name myself from now on I am SillyGoose, easier to know I think or should I stick to Anonymous?
>>47864503also the webm looks a bit shitty in quality cause I had to convert to it from a GIF, the GIF was too big for catbox ;-;
>>47863021The screws in the frame will rust long before anything happens to the plastics. Water pipes are made out of the same kind of plastic and all.
>>47854766>>47857873>>47859374>>47860198thanks for the insights, very helpful.I guess I'll go with 1/4 scale then (40cm?) because of accessories availability.I have no interest in licensed character dolls so instead let's say I already decided on a custom head from mandarake/yahoo/whatever, and it is a DDH head, can I attach it to non DD body such as parabox 40cm body? I can't find 40cm obitsu body on their website though so I'll just assume they don't have it.and next, should I cheap out on the body by getting parabox body? or play it safe and pay extra 1万円 and get the MDD body?there are no bjd purists who will yell slurs at me for attaching DDH onto parabox body right? I don't really care about the body as long as clothes and accessories are compatible on it.
>>47862983dia-chan..how does one make an uma musume doll with the horse ears? would love to make one.
>>47865350Just get a MDD anon. You can attach DDH heads to Obitsu bodies as a hybrid if you want, it's a common thing and nobody is bothered by that. But you seem to be worrying a bit too much about everything in general. So just go with the same brand configuration, it'll be worth the money and will make your life easier
>>47864503It's mostly nice people in this thread, but this is still 4chan, not some normie social media site. Don't be a namefag without a good reason. It's already quite obvious which posts are yours based on the way you write
>>47865764I would say headband but doesn't seem like it, oh also do you by any chance know if the mobile game is getting translated and ported to global ?>>47865920oki doki
>>47865764There are a few ways to go about it. One would be a headband with horse ears, which you could fabricate with cloth and wire (or other materials.) Another option would be to sculpt some and attach them with small, strong magnets on the outside and inside of the head. While I haven't personally seen horse ears for sale, I have no doubt that someone, somewhere, is making them due to the popularity of Uma Musume. I've been mad that that anime isn't about centaur girls since I first learned about it.>>47864503Don't use an identifying name here anon, it's not the culture of this sort of community. Usernames, here, are used mostly in special situations -- for example, setting a specific name (and 'tripcode' -- a unique identifier) if you're leaking video game footage early and want to avoid people co-opting your current identifier to spread false information. Generally speaking, and particularly /here/, there's no need to identify yourself in such a way -- since dolls are so individualized as it is, it's not hard to recognize someone who's posted before. It might seem strange if you come from other parts of the internet (on that note, how did you wind up here, anyway?,) but people here generally find peace of mind in being another face in the crowd.
>>47865975wish i knew when itll be here globally. I want to play it so badly. hoping my new phone can run it.>>47868322with some girls, it looks like clips. wondering if i should contact a fellow uma doll enjoyer for the question. have yet to see one of my favorites made (for now.)
I'm trying to order wig for my doll and I'm not sure what the name would be for the braid would be in pic related.I know its an accessory for a wig because ive found zelda cosplay wigs that have the braid attached to it but im trying to get a different color. The site I got my wig from only had ponytail extensions and bangs
>>47860293This is the face I make when her tiny (cute) bullets from her tiny (cute) gun rip through my wretched green ogre flesh and end my stinky swamp life
Got a bunch of cute props from an etsy shop. Beer glasses, iced coffee, lemon water, swiss miss and whipped cream, milkshakes. Really cute. And I found out that DD2-H-17 works really well with holding that tiny glock
bought some cheap 1/6 dolls off of AliExpress. Curious about their quality.
>>47869059You're going to show us these awesome props and not tell us the store? baka my head.
>>47868569It's not hard to play on the JP servers since Cygames doesn't do IP blocks. I've had an account on there ever since it started up. The interface is pretty easy to understand even if you can't read Japanese and there's many online guides for it. You can even run it on PC with a fan-translation patch if you don't mind going through some extra steps to deal with DMM's region lock>>47868322If there is a god out there, please give me a second season of Centaur no Nayami
>>47869364JamesMeebleWorkshop
I'm beginning to believe I cannot solve the saggy butt crisis of 2024>>478398632022 was a very good year then>>47840389is yours holding up well? I haven't had it very long but it's been a big improvement so far>>47844388uh oh>>47859208they are being posted with the hopes that you will save them>>47860880thank you to doll anon mom! have fun learning!!
Man, it really is crazy how much cheaper volks jp is, a dds, outfit, bodysuit, and shoes are about the same price as getting just the dds off volks us.
>>47869596a friend helped me set up to play on PC, but the vpn that was in the guide wasn’t connecting to the game or working. >>47869059there she is, my favorite.
>>47844303>~$300 per night hotelsI spent $1000 for a 14 night stay in japan. I'll just wake up early and drive the 4hrs to it. So if you or any other anons in the dmv are thinking the same I'm down for a carpool.
>>47860216>greasy green fingersAt least wash your hands so they're clean green fingers.>>47869059>oatmeal container sold outWhy liveCute shop though! Good find!
>>47864503>Went to Kanazawa Garden and CastleNice. I went there last year. Was a nice place. I took Tiara there and have a bunch of pictures that I still haven't shared.>there was too much wind and people to take decent photos of SakuraRegarding the people, were you just worried about being in their way when shooting photos; or having too many people in the background of your shots... or were you worried about them thinking you're a weirdo for taking pictures of a doll? If it was the latter, don't worry about it. I was that way too, at first. Then I saw another doll owner at the Takehara Shoukei no Michi event who was just carrying his doll around in the open, and seeing that really helped me get over my nervousness. Just a couple days later, I was carrying my doll around Fushimi Inari with a million other people walking around. No fucks given.>do you guys always take standsNo reason not to. Gives you more options than just sitting poses, unless you want to gamble with balancing her which I still do sometimes even when I have a stand. Tiara actually fell over while I was shooting pic related haha. Gave me a heart attack, but luckily she was okay.>or should I stick to AnonymousYes.
>>47870200>fell over while I was shootingI swear when I go it's going to because of a similar situation causing a heart attack.
>>47870200>I went there last yearOh god, time is moving far too quickly.
>>47869719>is yours holding up well?for the little I've ended up using it, yeahgoing to try to fit in a simple project before tsubasacon if anyone goes
they're too cute
>>47870464I will attempt to get a ride... circumstances are not great, but I would like to show up if at all possible. What day would you want to meet up? I imagine Saturday's the one most people will aim for, but I'm presumably flexible.
>>47870776uhhh yeah saturday sounds finebut honestly I really haven't thought about it much beyond spending at least one night because of the driverecent times have not been too kind on my ability to plan aheadlike, I'm supposed to go to a cousin's wedding this weekend and I haven't decided when I'm going or even booked a hotel (everyone else did months ago)
>>47868322okay, I knew about BJD for quite a while, I found them first on Pinterest, and I already used other boards I found this thread like beginning of this year I think or maybe last year idk that's how I ended here>>47868569ah okay, hopefully it will come ;-;>>47869633not the person who asked originally, but thx too lots of cool stuff to buy : )>>47869777just travel to Japan as vacation, enjoy the country and go shopping. 2 in 1 : D>>47870200She so cute !! I'm leaving Kanazawa tomorrow to go to Nagoya but it has been one of my favorite cities so far very neat.Both being in the way, background of my shots and me stalling and creating unnecessary lines, there were way more people than I expected. I care a bit but not that much since Japan is a peculiar country with lots of peculiar people so they don't care much, but no I am just going to push trough it even if I am self-conscious about it now and then.alright, I will take it with me just in case, I prefer to gamble since it looks better without the stand but yea can be helpful. wow that's scary ahah glad everything is alright !!okay>>47870233time moves fast when you are enjoying things>>47870585waow cuteness overload--------------------thx for all the help and replies !!
Updated the QnA Guide with a new shop, some handy links up top, and a small section on sculpting your own doll. As always, if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, let me know!>>47871011>>47871011>>47871011New ThreadIt amazes me how fast we get through a thread these days.
I want to fuck a doll anon
>>47860216to know the ogre, she must become the ogre...>>47869719anon, what's the story behind the saggy butt crisis?>>47869059>>47870585super cute!
>>47864503Proper 4chan etiquette: use a name (or trip if you really need to authenticate) temporarily when you're doing something where it's good to have continuity e.g. you're dumping pictures of your dolly trip in Japan and people are asking you questions. This helps keep track of you in the conversation. You take it off when it's over and you're posting regularly.It's only bad to use a name/trip as if it were a username. That's the idea. Though these days nobody will care or will call you a tripfag even if you're using it properly.
