Happy Birthday Milo (and 4chan) EditionBJD thread, primarily for vinyl dolls with an anime aesthetic.FAQs and LinksNew Guide: anime-dolls.moeOld Guide: dollfaq.buyfags.moeBooru: bjd.booru.orgLive Gallery: bjd.arcesia.net/Telegram: t.me/BallJointDollsSewing pattern books: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1okG9fyy7mciwiZUEsQYGNKQNnz1rv59J/jp/ BJD QnA Guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1SJPKqCd8YX5_JcB7NWjRS5Zy4dKeKMg5l-YmoHZgFZk/Community EventsCurrent Photo Challenge: Pumpkins | Trick-or-Treat | GothPrevious Photo Challenge: Asymmetry | GreenCurrent Projects: DOLL CALENDAR PROJECT 2026: Description: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DVinQaBovlXm6goovE6R3Zl9dvTj52YmeQjngFr-2jo/edit?usp=sharingSign Up Here:https://forms.gle/eM4xZ1zamdd2LtUA9Next Meetup: Katsucon | Saturday, Feb 14th, 2026 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MarylandOther Doll Threads:Previous Thread: >>49911784Resin Dolls Thread: Dead Again (but you can post here, too.)Fashion/Other Dolls Thread: >>>/toy/11555618Blind Box BJD Thread: >>>/toy/11531332 (Dead) (but you can post here, too.)Miscellaneous:If your doll is for sex, go to >>>/jp//ona/
>>50093250Poor girl has stains on her leg
>>50094105you people are so petty
>>50094105maybe they could turn it into a tattoo!
>>50094132This is correct and its an elitist hobby, kek But this thread’s anons are quite tame here.
>Decide to upgrade to of my girls to 2.0 bodies>realize I have two extra bodies now>oh, I should sell them....>....I have two doll heads on the way, and will have 7 dolls soon.
>>50093250Cute picture, is it an anon's doll? >>50094132You have no fucking idea. We're so welcoming and positive in the /jp/ thread compared to other spaces. There's a reason the /toy/ resin only thread self destructs regularly and other groups collapse constantly.
>>50094105Huh?
>>50094856It is not, I bumped the thread with something from the bottom of my doll folder.
>>50094132DoA and DollDreaming are way worse
>>50094132That was petty?
Can someone post that ‘elitst bitch dolls’ pic, with the captions on it?
I bought quite the expensive bitch for my first doll (seriously fuck this weird addiction I am developing why did I drop 4K like it's nothing) and realized that I appreciated the Etsy lady's backdrop and flowers/furniture she has. Does anyone have any good sources they like? She is 36 CMs tall. I'm thinking grass, clouds, typical fantasy beauty crap.
>>50097055>36 CMsso is that roughly 1/5 scale? imo that’s kind of an odd one if so, but you might be able to get away with using some 1/6 furniture and props. 1/6 is one of the easiest scales to shop for, but it might take you some trial and error and paying close attention to measurements for compatibility. are you planning to build out a diorama with like silk flowers and ttrpg terrain or something?
>>50096580Dolldreaming is pretty nice and helpful from what i've seen and experienced. Don't know anything about doa
>>50092032Thanks anon I was afk when you replied.
>>50097517>are you planning to build out a diorama with like silk flowers and ttrpg terrain or something?Precisely. I purchased from an etsy seller by the username AmadizBeauty. I'm surprised I purchase a non-anime-esque doll, but to be absolutely honest, and I mean fucking honest, the doll looks like someone I literally once knew. What faggot shit huh? Either way, I genuinely do plan to make a wonderfully bright and lively diorama with silk flowers and even a little flowing creek. It will be a lot of work, but I think it will be beautiful when it's done. I think life is so fucking ugly, ugly enough that those who hate it need to surround themselves with beauty which heals the mind and soul.>tl:dr: yes
>>50100858sounds like quite a project! i looked at some of the seller’s etsy listings, and searching for “cathedral window” or “cathedral mirror” should find something with a similar structure to what they have in their background, plus some fairy lights. their furniture could be anything from a plant stand to a pet bed with some faux fur draped on it, for all i know >flowing creekif you go to the trouble of incorporating a fountain, may as well have some live plants too?
>>50100858>AmadizBeautyExcellent taste. 1/4 is actually really easy to find props for, too. Look up props for dolls like Fashion Royalty 16 (not the normal one because those are 12" dolls), Tonner dolls like Ellowyne Wilde, Ashton Drake Gene Tyler, and even Volks sells nice props every once in a while. I find a lot of my best stuff from antique and vintage stores.
>>50101307>may as well have some live plants too?My goodness, it's been absolute years since I've agreed with an anon so often. I like you! Yes, absolutely wonderful idea. Some small plants sounds exciting and really brings the whole scene to life.
>>50101425Thank you very much, anon. You have shaken some of my doubt here if I had picked something well. Thank you. I've never purchased from her before, but she does seem quite talented to the untrained eye.
>>50101945i hope it works out well, anon! thinking about it a bit more, one word of caution is that high humidity and direct sunlight are generally not great for dolls, so plants with lower water and light tolerances may be preferable
abbie is enjoying her new outfit...
>>50105289maybe a little too much...!
>>50105289>>50105325Cute outfit
>>50105325>>50105289very nice
>>50105553>>50105739thanks! it was kind of tricky getting her dressed. i had an easier time getting the hakama tied with her lying down, which inspired a sloppy drunk moment. the apron is also hers, but they said it wouldn’t fit SD17, so naturally i had to test it…!
>>50105884Nice doll family!
We went out to a gardens today
>>50092511where can i get a 85cm BJD to replace the body of my TPE doll as i know its going to decay in a few years, but i'm in love with her face and want to keep that and put it on a BJD body
>>50107288A lot of pretty spots at this place, but a little bit busy for my tastes. I don't mind so much taking photos in public, but I just don't like being in the way of everyone
>>50107300I've come to realize that I really like pictures from the back/side. I end up trying to take a lot of pictures framed that way
>>50107304Do you guys have any tips for keeping hair this long neat during transport? Is there something I can wrap the twintails in so that they're less tangled when I pull her out of the bag? Especially if there's a lot of foot traffic where I'm shooting, I don't want to have to spend a couple minutes brushing her hair every time I pull her out for pictures.
>>50107310paper towel rolls maybe? put the hair inside
>>50107310Volks' haircare products help keep it manageable. I'm convinced their hairspray is diluted Aquanet/Rave in a spraybottle, but I still haven't found a dupe for their water wax.
>buy my first dollfu>swear it's going to be my only one>follow a bunch of doll creators>dolk advertises another onethe mossad is the cause of my potential financial downturnon a serious note. thanks to all the pictures you anons post, i've since then started going outside more to find new places to enjoy the scenery and imagine if my dollfu would look good in the shot.
I'm sad I can't just hug my dolls in bed and fall asleep with them. They have such a nice weight to them that it's really a shame that if I do fall asleep, I'll end up regretting it.There was already one time I dozed off while holding a doll for ten minutes and while the doll was fine, I was quite upset that I came so close to damaging the face up and wig.
>>50107297Look into obitsu 100cm>>50107304>>50107310Nice pics! Long hair is a problem and the safest way is to disassemble and put into the wig net for transport.
>>50107494>obitsu 100cmthank you
>>50106038thanks anon! the family actually just got a little bigger this week, but i haven’t had the wherewithal to unbox these two yet (ordered from Volks USA so thankfully no tariffs to pay wew)>>50107288cute!>really like pictures from the back/sidejust curious, why do you think that is? (like is the direct eye contact a bit intense sometimes?)>>50107384>swear it's going to be my only one…good luck, anon! >>50107488cute!! you have me wondering, how difficult would it be to make a doll-sized dakimakura? and then i found this:https://www.etsy.com/listing/4311822125/custom-dakimakura-pillow-custom-bodyi’m pretty tempted lol
I bought this on a whim. I got a bit of extra money and gave in, since I really love the character. I never thought I’d end up buying a doll like this, especially considering the price.I know absolutely nothing about this hobby. I came across Dollfies years ago while browsing Mandarake in search of Umineko items.I have no idea what I’m getting myself into.
>>50108608>another dumbass captured by cute dollslol
>>50108608Welcome to the hobby anon! She's very cute, I'm sure will be very happy with her. I look forward to seeing her around the thread!>>50108092Very nice! Nothing is more exciting than having a doll package to unbox. >>50107488These two are gorgeous, just so you know.
>>50108608>Man already put himself into debt and doesn't even realize itWelcome to the hobby! She's very cute. Please share pictures when she's ready.
>>50108608You're getting her girlfriend too, right? Wouldn't want her to get lonely.
>>50107326Funnily enough, this is one of the things I was thinking to try, but I didn't have any laying around to try. It was that or getting small squares of something like silk that I could wrap the hair in, since I think a smooth material would keep the hair from getting too teased.>>50107379Picking up some of the sprays will probably be my best bet for now. She just has so much hair, man...>>50107494Hmm, didn't think about transporting the head separately. Thanks>>50107384I lasted for about 2 months with the "I'll only buy one," so good luck to you>>50108092>why do you think that is?I think I just like the mood that they give to an image. It makes any pose feel a bit more wistful or melancholy. Makes me feel a bit like I'm watching her instead of just posing her too
>>50107310Tiny hair clips might be an idea, like the kind you get at the dollar store for several in a pack that are smaller than your pinky.
alisaie is terribly chuuni, and i love it! i’m very impressed with the outfit, boots, accessories, and wig styling. they put wiring in the jacket collar so you can shape it around the neck, which is a nice surprise. all that faux leather has me worried for the longterm though, and the white suit is also tight af, like i don’t even want to try to make her sit. i probably need to use some product in the wig and fiddle with the shaping more. alphinaud will have to wait for another day…
>>50112766Cute chuuni
good morning beautiful peoplei want to make her a proper scaled room, are there any good resource sites to look at? i have a few books but they are from the 70s (though they are great reading)
>>50116170idk if it’s helpful, but i enjoy this channel:https://m.youtube.com/c/nerdforgethey have projects in a variety of scales
>>50116285thanks i will take a look-see
So 10 years ago I stopped doing warhammer paint commissions and creating terrains and crap. I'll be honest and say I'm only two weeks in and ordered my first doll that costs an arm and a leg, but I've been wondering...for the grass, bushes, terrain in general, is there any specific company that does this sort of stuff for such sized dolls? I don't think in all the years of warhammer did I ever see a hobby shop displaying such things for such sized beings kek.
>>50112766>all that faux leather has me worried for the longtermIt does deteriorate over time. Keep dry and avoid handling excessively. I have old Volks shoes and accessories that are unused and still deteriorates while in packaging. Enjoy it while it lasts. I hate this intentional, planned obsolescence that they incorporate into their products to make you buy newer ones.>>50116671The major companies do make dioramas for events to promote their products. I have no clue what they used for the grass here. Warhammer would use the green sawdust. You might to have wing a lot of this.
>>50116722maybe this stuff? https://www.michaels.com/product/supermoss-preserved-moss-10627578
>>50116793I wonder if Turf would be easier to use.
>>50116813Honestly it's not a bad idea
Anyone know how/where I can source a doll that looks like this?
>>50120290looks like a custom mini dollfie dream to me. my best guess would be that you could find a custom head with a similar (but not exact) faceup style on a Japanese auction site, then buy an MDD body, wig (7”-8” iirc), eyes, and clothes separately
>>50121041oops, i’m wrong about the wig size (probably because i have an MSD instead of MDD). google tells me MDD fits 8”-9”. someone who knows better could confirm
>>50121064>>50121041>>50120290Seconding that that's probably an MDD with a custom faceup, and that they wear 8-9" wigs. You might also like Obitsu (Parabox) dolls in a similar size range, as well as Tinyfox and Imomodoll. You have many options.
>>50120290yes, you buy a custom DD-01 head off of YJA, throw in some brown eyes, and put it on an MDD body, and you will have that doll. (that is the sculpt/model, and it is very popular)
>>50116813can confirm, easy to use.
>>50122742Cheap as hell too, you can find sellers on Amazon that will sell in custom size squares to fit whatever space you have. I've been using it for 4 years now.
>>50122752Samus my love
>>50122752this scenery is so fun, love the flower swing! my tired brain insists on seeing that one leaf as a tiny hat lol
>>50122916Thanks, I used to have a way to hang things in my first photo space, I miss it a lot sometimes.>>50122784I know, I haven't taken a new photo of her since April. Soon though, she's already dressed for Halloween.
>>50123077>she's already dressed for Halloweennice, looking forward to see what you do anon!
>>50121041>>50121139>>50122030thank you anons!
How often do you change your doll's cloths? I changed both mine today after they worse the same outfit for a few months and spent way too much time trying to get everything just right. Luckily, I always angle their heads down and to the right so they're looking at me when I sit at my desk but the pose and wig placement always takes me forever and I spent 30 minutes trying to get a hat angled just right but I think I got everything set.On the left is Letina from Myou wearing G389, her wig is WDR3007 both from alicebjd and on the right is Olivia from Maskcat wearing G479 from alicebjd and I think the wig came from Denverdoll.
>>50127491............I really, really, really, REALLY like the doll on the right, anon...I envy that one. Holy cow, it's rare to love a doll at first site for me. Wonderful taste. Care to share the pieces?
>>50127513Nevermind, I'm absolutely retarded and didn't read, I was just that starstruck, sorry kek...
>>50127491 (You)I have adjusted the angle of Letina's head slightly.Letina was my first doll, Olivia second and I ordered Illya in July.
>>50127546Forgot the damn image
>>50127546>>50127550This is Illya from Dream Valley. Hopefully the shipping notification comes soon.
>>50127491Nice dolls!Some of my dolls get more clothes and changes several times per year because I play with them more.Other dolls have been in the same clothes for years, like since day 1 because I like their original designs and it was the reason that I bought them in the first place.
https://regexp.booth.pm/items/7504133I wasn't thinking about getting a new doll this year but this absolute work of art is making me reconsider.
I thought I'd last with one doll for a lot longer than just two months, but Hajime came in today. Aimerai dolls were the first ones that I fell in love with, so buying one of theirs was a long time coming. Admittedly, she might have been my first had I not sprung on the Miku rerun, but what can you do. N+1 and all that, right? I will have to find some time to go out and take some pictures with her, though. Not sure where a good location would be, since I think her dark uniform demand a specific type of setting. Definitely something more gothic than the nature pictures that I usually like to take. Decisions, decisions
>>50127491cute!!>How oftennot enough, not by a long shot. i try to resist buying clothes (because i’m going to make clothes for them of course….ehh heh), but i still end up buying some things that catch my eye. and even so, i might only change them a few times a year, or just swap out a piece here and there. and like >>50127578, i keep some in their stock outfits because i like them as is. i’m more weak to tiny props…>>50127556yay, more purple girls! >>50127990nice tummy >>50128046congrats!
>>50128046I recognize that bg. You got a TBF card from me one /ss/. Hajime is cute!>>50127491As often as twice a week, usually once every two to three weeks. More often when I'm going and taking photos outside, or if I dress them up in something that might stain for a photo it's usually removed quickly after.Nice outfits, anon
What's all this about?
>>50128046She looks adorable. Congrats on another doll
>>50127491I try to do at least once a month. I was unemployed for a few months during the pandemic and was dressing them up like I was a kid again, which was fun. I love buying them outfits.
>>50128868>You got a TBF card from me one /ss/Small world, eh? I always wonder how many anon I, knowingly or unknowingly, come across again on different boards
anyone recognize this torso, or where i can get it, it has ball jointed wrists, and jointed knucklesi asked the tiktok person but they never responded
>>50132058Not sure, but I believe Dream Valley has a similar thing up for order right now? Someone on Alice's does -- things like this are becoming more popular lately, so I hope you will be able to find one which works for you, anon!
me (drawn) as a 36 year old loser with too much time and money
>>50132904i tried to find it but had no luck, if possible could you share a link
>>50133393How can you be a loser with that many dolls?
>>50133745Sorry, that was on me anon – I remembered the site and the creator wrong. Evantasy has a 1/3-scale torso like that, but unfortunately it is... considerably more buxom than the one you fancy.https://www.janesdolland.com/product-page/evantasy1-3-doll-head-standDolk has a ton of these things for some reason, most of them are either male, fantastical, or have no arms at this time – but keep an eye out and eventually someone will make one that suits your desires. I see a few of these every year.https://dolkbjd.com/search?type=product%2Carticle&options[prefix]=last&q=torso*DDE has this one, which has similar proportions but... is a bit fantastical.https://www.denverdoll.com/product/1-3-chest-stand-the-soul-of-persistent-thinking/I'll keep an eye out for you, anon.
>>50132058i don’t recognize the torso (my skill gap aside, kind of difficult with the shirt), but i’ve seen similar hand joints from doll chateau. that said, this doesn’t otherwise look like doll chateau to me—their style is pretty distinct
>>50134259>>50136116thank you
>>50136116I need those wings.
>>50136413go for it, anon!https://www.denverdoll.com/product/twilight-full-set-white-skin/>>50136407gl on your search!
>>50136486Now's not a good time for me (even on layaway,) but if this is still available once things change, trust that this will be coming home with me.
New standard models are cute.
>>50136569I am in love with the girl on the left... they're both lovely.
>>50136569I need a new job so I can justify buying one.
>>50136673I need a job so I can justify buying one. I'm doing contract work in the meantime, but good god the job market has never been so ass. Wishing stability, new dolls, and expedited shipping for us all in 2026, anons.
Do you guys know any comiket-like events happening in Japan in the next month or so? How do you keep track of it, since Jap websites are like 400 years old. What about new doll releases? I just follow the DOLK website.
https://dollfie.volks.co.jp/dd/special/piapro/product/2025/Megurine Luka and Meiko are being rereleased!
>>50136673I'm preparing for an interview for a promotion...once that is successful I'm buying one.
Volks' new release items yesterday didn't completely sell out in the first 5 minutes and its still available right now. The economy must really be in the dump.
>>50139843Thanks anon, Mikus project sekai set got a re-release and I would have totally missed it without you!
>>50092511where do euroanons find doll face artists? I'm new to this hobby and would like to commission a head for an OC I have in mind. Etsy doesn't seem to have a large variety, Booth filters me due to the language barrier and Yahoo auctions is completely inaccessible in Europe...Also, the character has closed eyes, should I look for an artist with experience in this or is it a no big deal?
>>50140037try seeing if there are doll fairs around where you live, you can probably find someone there
>>50140037i've heard a lot of good about shines workshophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/ShiNesWorkshopalso you can use a proxy for yahoo auctions but yahoo auctions is more for buying a premade head instead of getting a custom commission donehttps://buyee.jp/?lang=enthe qna also has a directory of faceup artistshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJPKqCd8YX5_JcB7NWjRS5Zy4dKeKMg5l-YmoHZgFZk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.31laoj4yttko
Does anyone know of a generic alternative for volks wig spray? Apparently they no longer ship it to europe.>>50133393>with too much time and moneyCouldn't be me.
>>50141590The setting spray? I'm convinced it's watered-down Aquanet/Rave in a spray bottle based on the smell alone. Decant some of the cheapest hairspray you can find in the EU equivalent of a dollar store and see about mixing it with quantities of distilled water until you get something that feels similarly tacky yet quick-drying (or just use the stuff straight, though it's gonna have a lot more "hold" and coverage in comparison.) If you find the right one, you'll know. It has a characteristic scent of vaguely floral fumes.For the oil mist, I'm not convinced of this, but I am assuming it's mineral oil emulsified into a quantity of water, if it's not just straight mineral oil in a spray bottle? Don't take that at face value, I haven't tested this and I don't want to hurt any dolls – but unless there are specific oils safe for synthetic wigs, I can't imagine it being anything else. As for the wig wax, it's some kind of "water wax", but I have NOT found a dupe for it, unfortunately. All the ones I've tried are much more of a solid wax instead of a cream. They "hold" differently, might leave residues on the wig, and overall have been a poor substitute for whatever Volks is selling. It's possible it's a bespoke cosplay-specific styling product for synthetic wigs I haven't come across yet; there was a shortage once at Volks (JP and US) on water wax and I tried a ton of different things from local stores, but none of them gave equivalent results.Finally, I've heard their wig shampoo is just watered-down fabric softener, but I haven't tested that myself. In any case, good luck anon! I hope you can find some things that work for you. The changing shipping situation globally continues to be a nightmare.
>>50138878https://www.idollweb.net/I-Doll is probably what you're asking for. It happens multiple times a year and moves cities. I think Nagoya is next on October 13, followed by Sendai on November 24. Bring twice as much cash as you think you're going to spend.
>>50142077so many cute dolls, so many cute daughterfus to be spoiled...they must be boughted and spoiled and loved...so little time and money...
>Think that I'm getting pretty good at this sewing thing.>Youtube casually drops this in my recommendations.I have been humbled. I wish I had 1/10 of the skill and fashion sense to make something like this.
>>50145217wow, the skill to make this is incredible! it’s over designed for my tastes, but nonetheless very impressive
>>50132058given the contextual clues in the image, that's almost certainly something custom, possibly 3d printed
>>50145689yes i was thinking so as well, and i think i might have to model and print my own as i can't find what i want at shops
>>50145217I still have some calluses on my fingers from the last time I needle sewed stuff for my doll.Yet, she is working with those long finger nails on in her videos like a boss.
>>50145217once you break it down into parts, its not that complicated, it just looks that way all together
>>50147161If you have to break it down into parts, it's already complicated.Not to mention some of these parts are very small and very precise. Like the identical twisting of the ribbons on the lace on the front of the skirt or the bands that hold the sleeves.
Do any anons here make clothes for their daughterfus?
>>50147234idk for me its not, i did sewing in grade school and have made dolls and figures and model kits, everything can be broken down into parts and thats how you attack any project, piece by piece. i think for this the hardest bit would be not having my sewing machine fucking up the fabric as its a POS.
>>50147276Well yeah, there's absolutely nothing complicated that isn't broken down into parts. It's complicated because it does have parts. Many of them. So that's a lot of work, precision and experience that goes into making something like that, leaving aside the design work if it was all done by one person.But I don't think anyone is expecting a single stitch to take care of the bustier, the lacing and the ornaments all at once.
All of my dolls are clothed exclusively in old socks with a few holes ripped for the head and arms.I save lots of money this way, which I can then spend on more dolls.
>>50147405You gotta stop spoiling your dolls.
Are any of you interested in having kids of your own that are girls that you can dress up or is it too different? Usually lurk here once every week or so, but this crossed my mind when someone mentioned the word “daughter”
>>50147240in theory yes, but i hardly find the time or energy anymore. i like using old kimono fabric when i do sew for them >>50147405lmfao anon, tbqdesu i still regret not ordering a pair of these to make the dumbest matching sweater set for toobie and nines >>50147855>kidsfuck no
>>50147855>kidsfuck I wishbut that is ever increasingly unlikelybut also no, pudding people are people and should not be treated like dolls
>>50147855>kidsI was a caretaker from a very young age for various circumstances, so I do not want that responsibility again. Dolls are, for me, a creative outlet first and foremost.>>50147405 I have done this to make winter gloves I can take photos through in a pinch and they work better than most actual gloves I have purchased in my life.
>>50147855I've never been on a date with a woman, I will not be good with children at all. My only experience with people is being a caretaker for my gma until her recent passing. My other hobby involves fighting people which is not what I want to pass down to my offspring.
>>50147855considering that nearly all women will be sexually assaulted in one way or another i would dread having a daughter knowing that will happen to her someday
I'm trying to identify my doll's face up artist. I am trying to find any leads.
>>50147855I don't think that would end well...
>>50148125That is so sweet anon :<
>>50147855AbsolutelyI want to have a daughter and spoil her to death, I want to take her grocery shopping and buy her everything. I don't hate women at all
>>50148001Yuno hairclips?
>>50148175Your doll? Cute
>>50148207"hey, Lain, I got a new complaint"
>>50147161It's not just the actual sewing but being able to put together this many different fabrics and accessories into an outfit that looks nice and coherent instead of a hot mess. I guess it doesn't help that before I got into dolls my fashion sense started and ended with blue jeans + shirt/t-shirt/sweatshirt in some shade of gray.
Can't seem to find which version my Alice01. It has different make up compared to what I can find online, and the dolk card says its a special one-off.
>>50152724pardon my ignorance, but if it comes with a certificate of authenticity, shouldn’t that list all of the information right there? maybe the version is just that—a special one-off. post pics of the faceup?
>>50152724>>50152859What this anon said, post her face and let us help you track her down!
if anyone else happens to be interested in mini PlayStation controllers, i’m very happy with the PlayStation Game Start Sound Collection gashapon! i just have the PS4 one (for now). it has nice detailing, the sound effect is fun, and i’d say it’s 1/2.5 scale. i probably won’t try to take the keychain loop off though>>50150041w-what’s wrong with grey sweatshirts?!
>>50148175I haven't gotten any dolls yet, busy with other things currently, but goddamn those ears are very cute. I never even thought about having Kemonomimi dolls.
>>50155483They're extremely cute!For anyone interested, Dollbot currently has two kemonomimi dolls listed on their site both a girl and a boy. They're also selling the ears and tail separately if that's all you're after.
>>50155836aww they’re cute, and the pantsu magnet is super effective
I haven't posted Ellie on here in a while, but she has a new fluffy outfit and buny slippers
>>50156984Is that a prairie dog?
>>50157231No, it's a doll! ;^^She's actually a richardson's ground squirrel, it's a semi-popular pet in Japan. It's a fairly closely related species to prairie dog, but they're much smaller.
>>50157258Thank you for informing me, this is a new pet species for me. Your doll and her animal companion are both adorable!
>>50148001Cute! I'm happy to see those two again.>>50148175You're bag is very cool.Sometimes the head have a special box with some information but I'm assuming you have no such thing. Which head type is it? Quite some time ago, another anon said they bought it from Mandarake before selling it to you. Therefore, the artist is most probably Japanese, though this hardly help at all. Mandarake doesn't always list the creator but maybe finding the original purchase page is a first step.
My puyoo doll
>>50157392Here she btw
>>50157409Here's her face up
Going to Osaka soon...do I buy another doll?
>>50158261Yes you should there is on such thing as no when get a new son/daughter
>>50157414She looks very surprised>ehhh? a close-up of me??
>>50092511Why did this bitch take my toaster strudel fucking bitch
>>50158261Welcome to Osaka, friend
>>50159211>Hey viewer anon San do want to hang out, I didn't get dolled up for nothing right?
>>50158261>>50159241We are the worst people to ask if sould I buy a doll because the answer is yes
>>50158261do you have an idea yet of what kind of doll you would want if you do?
Other Anon here.I treated myself to the Dream Choice service. Now I have a new daughter.
>>50157316Her head might be a DDH-01, but I'm not quite sure. The last owner mentioned that it was bought from Mandarake. The listing mentioned no artist info and no markings on the doll. It could be japanese but who knows. I just want to connect Yuriko with her Artist, if he/she is still active.
>>50160004>>50161180Azone iris collection petit because you get a full set doll for the same price
>>50161381Go to azone and get these
>>50160004 if they still have at azone wonder rabbit koharu
What kind of head model would anons recommend for a really busty short stack Mochi Ashi? Was thinking about a 14 or the ever classic 01, but open to non-volks sculpts.
>>50109028>>50110168Thanks>>50110402I don’t think I’ll get Takina. I’m mainly a fan of Chisato, to be honest. And I’m not sure yet if I’ll buy another one… Maybe an original?I had a bit of trouble with the wig — I’m still not very good at handling it — but it was definitely a new experience dressing such a doll. I didn’t expect her to be that tall!But in this photo, I realize her hair is a mess. I hope I didn’t ruin the wig.It motivates me to take better photos than this one, which I took in a hurry.
>>50161180congrats anon, cute head sculpt! >>50161381>>50161436may as well if you already know exactly what you want…! >>50163561cute!! handling wigs is going to be tricky and imperfect despite your best efforts, but that’s ok. as long as you only brush gently, in small sections working up from the bottom, you shouldn’t ruin the wig (i.e. by distorting the synthetic fibers). if you don’t have a tiny doll comb or a tiny toothbrush, a q-tip can work in a pinch for very light surface smoothing and nudging small sections into place. you’ll want to be really careful to avoid touching the face whenever possible!
>>50133393I wish this had an english translation.
>>50166263I'm shocked no one's picked it up for scanlating... I'll pitch it to a few groups and see if there are any takers.
>>50133393Already has 4 dolls?! What a slut!
>>50140037There is a list with some of them on dolldreaming https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/19253-list-dollfie-dream-faceup-artists/ If I remember correctly, shirayuri_dolls and Freyacchi are also in Europe.I don't think closed eyes are that different to paint but this is kind of a wild guess.
Finally busty Azone Petits are a thing. These might be useable on DDP frames as well.
Time for Hibiki to go under the hairdryer for a major surgery.
>>50166763Do not demean or devalue my daughters. Me (on the left) holding the latest outfit I measured and crafted for my doll to match her personality.
>>50170221>to match her personality.she a slut?
>>50170070Mission ??success??failed??. In terms of making her taller things worked great. Hibiki's grown about 3cm and proportionally exactly where I'd like her compared to Rin. Downside is that her original knee joint had too much material removed and so everything is kind of just floating around like she's an Imomodoll. I'll have to do another bit of surgery after getting an extension 3D printed out to fill the gap -- the peg itself isn't removable from the joint.As for the new elbow joints, they extremely stiff for rotating the forearm and wrist compared to the older set. Probably need to shave off some material and bend in the upper arm so its not gapped as badly. It's not the drop in replacement that I thought it would be.
>>50152859>>50153134Hi Anons sorry been a busy week, lots of things to do in the background like my job interview and stuff. Anyway the left pic is my alice at the moment, with the information in the warranty card. I've dug around the DOLK twitter and could only find these types of Alice01's...so I guess this is a special one then? If thats the case, I'm wondering what would be a good hair style to suit Alice, and what color would be most appropriate.
>>50171054Actually I forgo theres also one more alice01 version which is the darkside version from 2024 jun
>>50171066And this one was back in 2023 dec..
https://volksusa.com/event/202511oneoff/It's one-off lottery season, and picrel is the one I'd go for if I could. The cutest smile in the world...
>>50170786Very nice. What a cute pair>>50163561>trouble with the wigGet yourself a new toothbrush if you haven't already, it works wellI had to try three times to get this hakama right
>>50175141Very cute anon! I've never tried tying hakama, but it seems tricky.
>>50171234Scandalous!
Is she going to get a rerun? Did anyone order her here?
>>50179111Forgot to add picture
>>50170786cute! ideal hug height>>50171054sounds like she is one of a kind. maybe something like this or https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056915769/long-curly-bjd-doll-wig-wavy-hair-6-9 would be a good place to start, if you like how Alice versions tend to have bangs and long hair? imo grey tones would compliment her faceup colors, but she will probably look great in whatever you like >>50171234ooh, pretty lighting! >>50175141cute! nice sword too >>50176383SPOOPY
Halloween photos of my girls, I was much more focused on content than quality, so the lighting is wonky, but I think they came out fun none the less.
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>>50179148>imo grey tones would compliment her faceup colorsThank you anon, grey is a nice color. I'll dig around. I guess my girl is a lucky and rare one, although it leans more goth(?) and sad, I still think she has her own charms.
>>50180842There's no unifying theme this time, just Halloween and spooky fyi
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>>50180876last oneHappy Halloween doll friends!
>>50180840>>50180842>>50180847Beautiful anon, great composition, lighting, and costumes. The cutest. Do you use a camera or your smart phone to capture it?
>>50180925Thank you!I use a camera, I have a Nikon D3400 with a 50mm lens. It's been a trooper and the price was right.
>>50180876Your photos are both inspirational, and aspirational — you always push the envelope, and I hope to get on your level one day. Also, I gotta ask where you found this fur coat! It's beautiful!
>>50180840Fantastic set, anon! I like the wheat backdrop>>50180868This one's my favorite, you pulled off the flying look very well
>>50181066You flatter me anon, thank you for your kind words. As for the fur, it's actually not a coat, it's a boa that was included with the dress. ebay.com/itm/116003312332fair warning, that dress did not come laced up, and it took me over half an hour to get it laced and I had to use a tiny crochet hook to do it. >>50181083Thanks! It was a lot of fun to make all those wheat bricks, cheap too, it's a shame I have to get rid of them since they're real dried wheat and they're already falling apart a bit. She's actually suspended in the air there, I bought a decorative table bar so I could start having easier flying metroids again. I used the invisible doll stand from ACBJD and clipped it to the bar. Worked really well. pic related if you're interested, it's a raw showing the stands.
my mom lets me put three dolls in focus (poorly)>>50169806>yoi ginheh>>50180862very nice>>50181170clever to hang her from the stand>>50180847need a version with the scarecrow further down and to the right so it looks like he's sneaking up on her
>>50180868>>50180851>>50180876>>50180842wow they’re all so good anon, but these are my favorites!! happy halloween! >>50181170very cool technique!
I've been thinking about making some custom shirts and pants for my doll, but I've never sewn before. What are the materials I should get as basics besides a sewing machine, cloth, scissors and thread? I don't want to fall for the "buy every expensive thing in existence" meme
>>50182423That's really all you need to start. And some buttons/closures as needed.
>>50182423i would add some tear away stabilizer material to the list. not exactly a basic notion, but sometimes when you’re working with small pieces, especially in light weight fabrics, the machine can kind of pull the fabric down into the machine and get stuck. for me, stabilizer is well worth it for the headaches it helps avoid. my machine is super old though, so idk if a new machine would behave much better for this kind of thing
>>50182458>>50182704Thanks for the info anons <3
>>50182751Oh, and pins. Forgot that. You'll want pins to join pieces of fabric together and hold them together before they're sewn. You can try to get by without them, but they will significantly improve seam consistency if you use them.
Penis.
>>50182912Some dolls have detatchable ones, other dolls have ones which are strung and can be posed. Some come with fantasy penises (penii?)
>>50182423A small traveling iron (regular sized irons tend to be too big and clunky for doll sized clothes imo) and an ironing board/mat, if you don't have one already. Ironing seams can make a huge difference for the final look of a garment. Pins, as others already said, but make sure to get some with glas heads, not plastic, so you don't accidently melt them when ironing.A seamripper, because screwing up and having to undo a seam is not a question of "if" but "when".>>50182704>my machine is super old though, so idk if a new machine would behave much better for this kind of thingMine is fairly new and still does this if the fabric is very stretchy or thin/slippery. I think it mostly comes down to how wide the opening on the baseplate is. If you have a machine that can do zig-zag stitches or, even worse, all kinds of fancy decorative stitches it needs a baseplate with a very wide opening so there's simply less surface area to grip the fabric and hold it in place.
>>50181443Nice outfit anon>>50181281Ok what did you get
>>50183315こちらこそ 、リリかわいい!>>50183014>opening on the baseplatethat makes total sense, thanks anon!
My darling daughter Koharu
>>50181170Beautiful dress anon
>>50176383Them free all the bag they need to be free not trapped in the bag anon
Suzune in merisa outfit
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>>50170070Finally another big girl azone parent
>>50183315>Ok what did you getexif in filename :)>>50182704>>50182423>tear away stabilizer materialor wash-away stabilizer, works better with fabrics that are too delicate or stretchy to tear away from>>50184741>>50184214>>50184269>>50184278cute!
why would a doll stand cost 200 bucks? Sometimes I wonder if some of the items in this hobby is just plain overpriced. >>50183315love that face, it's a very peaceful look.
>>50185759It's quite ornate + being a collab item jacks up the priceEven if you didn't tell me the cost I would've guessed over 100
hello, i hung around /ona/ for a bit but I recently decided to buy a BJD just for the dress up aspect of the hobby!Before anything, I just wanna say I bought from aliexpress cuz I wanted to play it safer and see how i'd like the doll first and stuff. I definitely plan to buy something more genuine in the future.https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808278098794.htmlI decided on a 1/6 because its not too small and not too big in my opinion.Do you think this was a good option for a complete beginner?I managed to message the seller and get the eyes in the color I wanted as well as a wig. So I consider that a win.
Same alice01 poster here. Does anyone know how you would exactly create that 'cat ear' effect on wigs? Do you need to permanently fry a few hair strands or something?
>>50185759Shit, those are really nice. Not nice enough for me to pay $200, but nice enough for me to want to take a crack at making something like them.
>>50187013Let me know how'd you solve it lol, such a mystery. It's so pretty, and I only want the best for my dolls.
>>50187077Well, you can get small marble tiles at the hardware store - the samples are the right size and fairly cheap. Drilling the hole for the actual stand would probably be the hardest part of the whole build. Can probably find a similar blank wood base, but if I can't I need to eventually buy a router anyways, and the legs can be bought on amazon. The stand pipe is probably brass? The only really hard part there is brazing one the saddle.Everything else is just paint and finish.
>>50186092She looks reslly cute. Welcome to the eventual end of your wallet
>>50186803That's usually done with wax or glue. You can find youtube videos on how cosplayers style their wigs and that'll help, they're usually made of the same material and the techniques genreally transfer in scale.
>>50185759When the base dolls cost as much as they do, they know the pockets are deep and the collabs have no reason to hold back. But I tend to agree, a lot of things are over priced for my taste, but whales are gonna whale no matter the hobby.
>>50184292Not sure if Hibiki qualifies as a big girl Azone since I'm certain she's still shorter than my 48cm AZO2.
>>50188079thank you anoni spoke with a friend who is more familiar with the dolls and she says its a possible Xiongmei bootlegbut that just means ill have a point of reference for future parts and sizing at least
Does anybody have a storefront that sells skin tight clothing like bike shorts, yoga pants, and the like?
>dolls plus AI
>>50190606its kinda weird but works somehowwhat program do people use for this?
>>50190622grok or wan
>>50180878Cute! Thanks for sharing.>>50184278She reminds me of another Suzune in a Marisa outfit in a past thread but her face is different.>>50190453Shops with some casual clothes usually have leggings and similar items. I don't think I've ever seen BJD bike shorts but you can probably adapt them from a pair of tights.I've bought this one but I've barely used it. I think it was a bit tight more MDD but maybe I was just too lazy. https://nine9style.com/product/msdathleisure-lookindie-pink/20564/?cate_no=196&display_group=2I found those too:https://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=bjd15&Category=185695https://ttyadoll.com/product/msd-mdd-training-shot-pants-pink/2852/?cate_no=61&display_group=1https://www.dolldelights.com/store/Turquoise-Yoga-Set-p131996775http://esadol.com/shop/step1.php?number=734&b_code=B20110124051320&c_code=C20240225012435https://www.legenddoll.net/goods-138178.htmlEtsy probably have some stuff too.
>>50190878thank you these outfits are super cute!
>>50189438Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look around...wax looks like a temporary solution. Some kind of glue to a clear/invisible plastic base perhaps? Hmmm...I'm starting to realize that making anything for these dolls are is just cosplaying with additional, but expensive steps lol.
>>50191054You probably wouldn't need a base for small-medium sized hair intakes like those, just pinning them and then spraying them with glue should make it stay even after you take the pins out.
>>50191204very nice thank you
Pumpkins
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>>50194150cute!
New fall outfit
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>>50194899I really love this coat
Ordered my first doll today. I want to buy more bigger and expensive dolls, but all of the really pretty ones I’ve seen have a hand painted face with seperate eyes, head, and body. I’m really lost on how to even go about this, do I need to learn how to do a face up? I already do acrylic paintings so it might be okay? I’m just afraid how much one build would cost
>>50194896>>50194899>>50194901It's charming and very cozy looking, I like it a lot!
>>50194925You need to learn if you want to do it yourself, otherwise there are lots of artists that would love to do it for you. There's also a lot of heads available on Yahoo Auctions Japan and homeless doll heads wind up on ebay, etsy, mandarake, and mercari all the time. The OP post has a guide that will help get you started. It can seem daunting, but the first time you put a custom doll together is worth all the waiting and hassle.
>>50194150mmm pumpkin>>50194901that looks so flowy i love it
>moved to japansomeone give me 500 dollars so I can go to dollfie choice
>>50194896She looks like a certified tokyo citizen>>50194150Cute!
Havent really been around the hobby or bought any new dolls since the pandemic but doing a little searching theres a lot more cheaper options now for people to get into the hobby which is really nice..
>>50179111>>50179115Honestly Im kind of disappointed she got a resin instead of a DD like the other girls are gettingI feel like she wont get a DD because of it and resin is just too expensive for meWanted her though, but she is super popular so a rerun is possible but not for a while
>>50194896cute and sophisticated! >>50194925i’m a bit confused, anon—it sounds like you just ordered a doll, but you already know you’re aiming for something different? if so, i would maybe consider cancelling your order if possible and waiting until you can get what you consider one of the “really pretty ones” instead. besides the initial cost, i would keep in mind display space and whether or not you are buying in scales that can share clothes, shoes, accessories, etc., as all of those will eventually outpace the cost of the doll itself if you do stick with the hobby. regardless, i hope you enjoy whatever doll(s) you do get! a lot of resin companies offer a default faceup option when buying a base head and body, some also offer a body blushing option, so you don’t necessarily need to paint your own unless you want to. a default faceup will probably cost somewhere around $60 to $100 extra depending on the company and model
>>50195011They only announced the 3 main girls, they kind of separate the girls into waves of 3 so I’m sure she’ll get a DD (very much hoping)Glad to hear a rerun might be possible.. she did sell out on all 3 sites she was on
>>50195019I still like the doll I ordered! It’s just not as appealing to me as some of the custom ones I’ve seen. It was cheap so I really don’t mind if I don’t like it or not haha. Was just wanting to buy any type of BJD because all dolls I had were those cheap plastic ones that don’t have any joints in the elbows or knees, so I don’t know how much money I want to drop on a type of doll I’ve never even seen in real life. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction, I really do appreciate it. I guess I’ll start practicing painting because those face-up prices are seriously not cheap lol… didn’t even think about sticking to the same size of doll to share clothes but that totally make sense as well
>>50195226Yeah I hope if they do more sets of three the next one has her and ChinaWould fucking kill my wallet but...
>>50195241good luck anon, i hope it works out! are you leaning more anime style or realistic style?
>>50196814Definitely a more anime style but it seems like a lot of the dolls being sold right now are pretty realistic, there’s this one build I like and I’m pretty sure they have the build of their doll in their image name so I have to check that when I can
>>50197136i haven’t done any faceups myself but would recommend this channel for some impressive anime style: https://m.youtube.com/@hemisdollroom
>>50194925I mean, it depends what you want. You can piecemeal or just order a full entire doll, whole shebang
>>50194134>>50194140>>50194150>strange dolls keep coming up to my front porch and fondling my gourds>chase them off with a broom but they just come back the next dayIs there like a spray or something I can use to keep these things away? Every autumn, like clockwork. Worse than fruit flies.
>>50197503Gotta get a few dolls to act as livestock guardians for the gourds. Or one big doll, like those big Obitsu girls. You could also hire an ogre, but they are an invasive species and bad for the environment if not carefully managed, so it's a lot of responsibility to balance between protecting your gourds and preventing the orc from stealing all the dolls endemic to your local environment.If it helps, they should settle down and start making nests soon. They're trying to cache for winter right now.
A silly grumble, but...I will never understand doll shops that put out Halloween collections this close to Halloween. Under best case scenarios I'm getting it in November, and then have to sit on it until next year. I'm already looking for Christmas and winter stuff because of the lead time for shipping times.
>>50199011if you post halloween pictures after the 31st i’ll still call them cute!
>>50148001>tfw BMO actually says BWC
>>50199110you're onthey're gonna be old ones of Katie, I already struck my Halloween set...
>>50202587These Idolmaster girls are all super cute, but I don't know the source material at all enough to buy one.
>>50202799It’s a really fun game! I highly highly recommend it. There’s a translation you can install on pc and after playing through the TL ver on PC you can get a hang of it on mobile to do your dailies. Here’s what I used: https://gakumas.natsume.io/
Honestly gakumas has the best girls of the entire series but the gameplay.....Id reccomend just watching playthrough and character interactions on youtube
Is there any way to get a Chimikko MDD body on its own yet?
>start looking at dolls again>wind up really liking Ringo from Tinyfox>not out until January>buy Poison insteadThese tiny dolls are disgustingly cute looking.
Its a hand-me-down witch outfit for trick or treating. I love how expressive those hands are!
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>>50207418>>50207421cute!!
>>50207418>>50207421Super fun, the posing in the second one is perfect, you're right about those hands!
old Halloween pic doll bump!
>>50186803https://youtu.be/__Pq2w56SMM?si=uIO0NCWJJdI8Nzuj&t=600hair vent tutorial
>>50212194cute!! i love how the light from the cauldron makes her face look so intense! also nice dress
>>50212532Thank you anon!
