Been a long while since I entered LYN *lol* and yes, just like sakurakinamoto, am surprised to see this thread still running

I don't claim to be an expert on BJD, but feel free to ask any questions if you want to know something. I'll try to answer them the best that I can

mammonite if you want an invite to DoA just PM me your email address and I'll send you an invite I sent an invite to firebat before this and I think I can still send out more ^^;;

Anyways here's a photo from me. Went on some craft-mode and made accessories for Alex




oh and firebat010 congrats on your DD!



ShinAsuka: I'm actually quite curious with your question. What do you mean by whether dollfie wig can fit Dream of Doll? There are several doll sizes sold on DoD so I think you need to specify better: Dream of Idol (DoI), Dream of Teenager (DoT), Dream of Child (DoC), or Dream of Baby (DoB)? If you're looking at SD sized dolls then it'll be DoT and wig size is 8-9" if I'm not mistaken

To skip that crazy ramblings of mine,

dollfie = ball-jointed dolls
Dream of Doll = ball-jointed dolls company

That's how I got confused in the end from your question ^^;

well the other thread is confirmed dead i presume?

firebat: didn't we use to chat in another BJD thread? Not too sure what happened to it now though lol

and thanks

hi applelaine, will try to answer your questions the best i can ^^;

For BJD purchases (locally, since you don't mind secondhand) you can check out http://community.livejournal.com/bjdasia for secondhand dolls up for sale. Alternatively you can also check out here on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=317687585948

Brands wise, well, there's a lot of brands out there ^^;

Several things to take note about BJD:

1. Resin type. French, urethane resin? French white or tan or normal skin? There are pros and cons to different resin types (I can't remember all details exactly but they react differently to our humid weather) and french white resin tends to yellow faster than other resin color/skin tones.

2. Mold. Most of the time we tend to get the dolls cause we find them looking irresistible on the website. Try looking through several photos of the same dolls belonging to different doll owners beforehand, it helps. One doll can look very different with different type of faceups and styles (I'll get back to you on the first one later).

3. BJD joints. Depending on the manufacturer, not all BJD are extremely flexible. Bobobie and Custom House dolls are the few manufacturers that I know whose dolls are not very...flexible. Double joints allow the dolls to pose better (or lets you pose them more realistically).

4. Size. Which do you think you will be comfortable taking care? 60cm? 40cm? 26cm? Or the challenge, 11cm? Look through and you'l somehow figure it out on your own


Ok enough on that, I tend to ramble hahaha. To answer your question, face-up is the 'makeup' that is applied on the doll's face to give them a completed look. Kind of like applying eyeshadow/eyebrows/lips and realistic skin depth to your doll's face

Hope that helps!

But anyway, just to ramble a few doll companies that is worth a look for a first doll (please google them up):

Angel Fantasy
Iplehouse
LeekeWorld
Luts
Bobobie
Angell Studio
Angel of Dream
Impldoll

lol firebat, thanks for the thumbs up? it's not a very extensive explanation unfortunately, but given the fact that my brain was semi-dead then.... hahaha

applelaine: What exactly do you want to know about them? Or rather, what sort of comments are you looking for about sleeping/dreaming heads?

I really should start posting photos here again, shouldn't I? *laughs*

applelaine: oh haha icic. Actually it's totally up to your preference? Some finds sleeping/dreaming head nice and suitable for the character they have in mind for the dolls

firebat: okay lol, old photos but here we go~~~

As usual, here's Alex :3


I'll post up photos of my boy as soon as I'm satisfied with his faceup lol

yep my new boy's her bf ^^

That top...is actually a long piece of ribbon tied around her top LOL. She has this interesting...habit of looking really good in anything I throw on to her

Hi Kryseis, save up slowly and you'll eventually save up enough for one I know my friend and I both saved up for about 2-3 years before we managed to get our first kid ^^

If you're interested in getting an account on DoA, PM me your email and I'll send you an invite

sent you an invite Have fun!

So far I've never had issues with customs (cause mine went through Singapore through a friend) but from what I hear, it depends on how much the seller marks the parcel (USD300 and above will be taxed if I'm not mistaken) and depends on your luck too at times

Here's little Luna this time

Thanks Luna's faceup is a default but Alex's is done by a local faceup artist (who's no longer in the hobby now)

Me? I have 4 right now lol. Currently saving up for Alex's elder brother

firebat: yep, Sebastian I never posted photos of him yet in here

Here ya go, Alex and Sebastian







My kids

Alexandra (MSD)


Sebastian (MSD)


Luna (Yo-SD)


Qwerty (BB)



I need to redo Sebby's face up so yeah

Ahaha thanks, they're meant to be together after all

Hurm, not much I suppose...I rarely spend on clothes for them which is bad, but I do make props and accessories for them which is good *laughs* still trying to learn how to sew lol.

Here's their manufacturer+sculpt details:

Alex: Angel Fantasy Lily
Sebastian: Custom House Little Junior Marco
Luna: Custom House Ange Ai Gaby
Qwerty: Dollzone BB Leo



Fair warning, Custom House DO offer cheaper range of dolls (due to constant sales promo) but waiting period is horrible. It took me 8-9 months to get Sebastian home lol. I know some doll owners have yet to get theirs...and they ordered waaay before me =_=;;

Hi zeonczk, unfortunately there's no BJD shop in Malaysia currently; we usually get ours via online or look for secondhand dolls for sale I think I've mentioned this in the previous page so you can check it out from there?

Not gonna reply long for now cause I'm currently still in office (yes at 8.49pm) and my brain's too tired to write a long extensive info post here lol

For Kryseis, a friend of mine is selling off her boy so perhaps you'll be interested in purchasing the doll?

Here's the link: http://forums.comicfiesta.org/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=5932

Need to know more feel free to ask

Again sorry, I'll try to post up more details/answers to your questions when I'm feeling better ^^;

Thanks firebat, I tend to work late almost on a daily basis (working in an agency so yeah) but anyway!

Kryseis, are you interested in getting MSD (43cm) or SD (60cm)? I think I can help you if you don't mind owned dolls up for sale as for Custom House, I think they're having problems due to the numerous police and custom reports they've been receiving by angry buyers lol.

zeonczk, firebat's price range is quite accurate. Then again, it depends on which company/manufacturer you're looking at. And also if they're limited edition or not

I personally love Soom and Iplehouse dolls. I've seen BJD from these two companies and really love their poseability. But of course, the price is making me choke and gag all along the way too hahahahaha

and you have revived it once more!

Yeah I saw you putting up your kid for sale too firebat

I'm eyeing the Luts Cherry right now lol but hurm. I need to save my money for another *sighs*

oh, I'm saving up for The Doll Affair next month :3 heading there to look see look see and hope i can get some goodies for my kids <3

venge: it depends? SOOM dolls are generally sold out as they produce Monthly Dolls that are limited editions, and iple has basic dolls too that are usually available most of the time (minus limited edition ones)

Thread: REVIVE!!

Alex when I brought her to Singapore for The Doll Affair

firebat: grats! I finally get to see her haha. What's her mold and her name?

Venge: uhhhhh most of us prefer to purchase it separately, but if you really DO want the full set, try Angell Studio right here: http://www.angell-studio.com/en/?gallery-79-grid.html

They offer the blank doll, and with additional $$ you can get the clothes, shoes, wig, as well as the faceup

Most of the doll companies do this by the way - offer a blank doll and any extra add-on will be extra charge.

If you're interested in getting a doll but not too sure about the price of the clothes/faceup/etc you can always look out for BJD artisans here in Malaysia for help My Alex's faceup was done by a talented BJD artist (sadly she's no longer in this hobby) and it was only RM60 if compared to requesting for default faceup from the company which would roughly cost 60USD.

There's also BJD tailors though not many, but there's always taobao if you know where to look for it



On the other hand, if you don't mind pre-owned dolls, I can direct you to a Facebook group I'm currently handling for BJD owners. There, you can find great deals every now and then, and other BJD owners sell their things there too.

I just realized this, but what sort of BJD are you looking for? Perhaps I can help