/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>What I expected,
>What I got

t-thanks, Volks.

>>16261522
Going by the picture, it looks more like you got these ones, regardless of the item code: https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0040&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&jancd=4518992412269

You should get in contact with them and ask for replacement if it's not what you ordered/wanted.

>>16261647
Well, the item code is right, it's right there at the end of the URL you posted. VolksUSA used the wrong picture on their website.

>>16261759
Point is, it's not your fault, it's their incompetence. So it should be on them to resolve this issue and get you the item pictured on their webstore. You don't work for them, it's not your duty to know these item codes.

Unless you're actually satisfied with the pants you got.

>>16266706
>it's not your fault, it's their incompetence
Oh that was crystal clear. I can't help but feel the pic swap was intentional in hoping to move these shittier jeans seeing how the others were sold out.

Problem is I opened the package before I realized the lack of detail, and the thin bag tore in the process, even though I did my best to lift the adhesive to open the flap. So these may possibly be unsaleable.

anyway, too busy to rant at them now and will start the correspondence tomorrow.

>>16266706
The jeans pictured are fit for SD Girls & Boys, SD13 Girls, and SDGr Girls. The jeans anon received are pretty much the only Volks jeans labeled to explicitly fit DDs. He's a bit out of luck.

Pitching in on the holiday family photo pile, featuring lol I'm not paying $300 for Ribbon Girl so here you go Miku.effort and also lol I could buy DD Rise's uniform but I mean why would I bother doing that.effort

man I gotta take the girls off the shelf more often, just shifting their clothes around or whatever for a minute puts you in a great mood

>>16267680
Those are some cute girls anon.

Can't believe it took me years to change her eyes, wish I did it sooner. Anyway, keeping up with the Christmas mood with a hat made for dogs and cats.

>>16267989
She looks adorable.

>>16267989

This stuff is making me go on a hunt at supermarkets and pet stores for sweaters and hats now.

>>16267989
She looks so adorable! Why can't my MDD look this cute.

>>16268901
Probably because I inflicted such fashion apon her. But for real I need a new top to go with this skirt, the jacket literally pulls her arms off because it's too wide.

>>16269380
Also I subdued her with Pokémon so I could stick her back in a glass prison.

>>16261343
Alright guys.
/k/ommando on a first time visit to /jp/.

This is cute as hell and my raifus needs companionship.

Red pill me on where to buy and what to look for.

Starter questions.
What does BJD stand for?
What are the sizes?
Can I order custom? I really want Hazel eyes.

>>16269440
Read the OP

>>16269440
As a starting point, look into Dollfie Dream dolls. They appear to be the defacto standard for vinyl dolls and are the most popular here. They're based on resin dolls of similar size but are more durable than their resin predecessors and are more widely available. Brands with similar offerings are Azone (not as detailed as Volks) and Smart doll (Careful, mentioning Danny Choo here seems to have a polarizing effect)

BJD - ball jointed doll. On vinyl dolls the joints are not too different than those on action figures. First gen vinyl and resin dolls had joints sculpted to fit together in a ball and socket manner, and were held together by an elastic strung through the body.

Sizes: Most commonly dolls come in 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/12 sizes. The ones you posted here the most are 1/3

Buying custom: These dolls are made to be customized. You can change the hair, eyes, body etc. If you're looking for a specific look there are artists on various doll forums that do commissions.

>>16269523
Such an open community.

I have been reading but I like to have a "mentor" when investigating a new hobby and asking simple questions opens dialog quickly and lets others know how clueless I am. If I started asking questions with any detail then most people would assume I have some knowledge and may start a discussion at a level higher than my current understanding.

Little more detailed questions now that I quit being a tard and finished reading.

What is the most popular size on this board?
Anyone have experience with Doll Leaves or Only-Doll?
Is using a trip encouraged or discouraged on this board?

>>16269872
>If I started asking questions with any detail then most people would assume I have some knowledge
You assume too much, I wonder if that's how things are in /k/? Ever since my dad brought home a sig sauer I've fostered an interest in guns, and wonder if if that's what it's like over there.

Unfortunately here the community is so small "new" discussions seem to be met with friction much like the buyfag threads.

>What is the most popular size on this board?
1/3
>Anyone have experience with Doll Leaves or Only-Doll?
Mostly vinyl here. the occasional resin shows up but
>Is using a trip encouraged or discouraged on this board?
It's generally discouraged. As a former herald of these threads I posted with a trip regularly before taking a hiatus. I came back lat last summer but now only do so when I post my dolls or discuss something of significance, like procrasturbating about the badly dated FAQ. Otherwise, using a trip for anything else doesn't really serve a purpose here.

>>16269872
welcome to /jp/.
now git out.

>>Anyone have experience with Doll Leaves or Only-Doll?

We're mostly vinyl fags here (DD/Azone/Obitsu/etc).
For those types of more non-anime dolls you might wanna try the BJD thread in /toy/. Much more doll diversity there.

>>16269872
>>16269440
Well, I've been saying that since I actively joined the threads here... It's good that we have basic info available for those interested in getting into the hobby, but it really is way more pleasant when you can get introduced to something new through some kind of interaction instead of just hard facts.

Whenever I have time, I gladly try to answer as many newbie questions as possible if it gets people interested in the hobby.

Most dolls featured in this thread are 1/3 (Dollfie Dream, Dollfie Dream Sister or Smart Dolls) and 1/4 (Mini Dollfie Dream or Parabox)scale vinyl dolls with inner frames.
The ones from the sites you mentioned are strung resin and you'll probably find more help with those over on /toy/s BJD general.

(Besides vinyl DDs) I only own two resin Luts dolls so my experience with resin is limited. They're really nice, but very heavy, difficult to pose, turn yellow over time and feel sort of lifeless. But I guess it depends on your personal preference, If you're more into anime, I believe Dollfie Dreams are far better suited.

I don't mind trips and haven't noticed hostile behavior towards anyone with a trip here.


I have bought most of my dolls and their outfits/wigs/eyes either on Yahoo! Japan auctions (through a proxy service) or on Mandarake.
On Y!J you have a wide variety of custom heads that can range from as low as 6000Yen up to 200K Yen, depending on the artist and how heated auction participants get.
On Mandarake you have to be lucky and patient to hunt down items.
If you want to buy directly from a company, they take a lot longer to ship and it's probably going to end up being more expensive.

I always suggest to never go all out for your first doll. Better buy a used one in good condition at an affordable price so you can test out if that hobby is even right for you and to reduce risk of buyers remorse.

Just got notified that I won the Santa Alter outfit. Looking forward to getting it even though I won't have much use for it until about this time next year.

>>16271969
same, also won that from volksusa.

Does anyone know of a method to remove Mr Super Clear UV cut from a dd? Sprayed too much on the forehead and want to remove that.

>>16272645
Uh, how does one strip a clearcoat without damaging what it's protecting or succeding while leaving a transparent finish? You might have fucked yourself anon.

>>16272645
If you try to remove the top coat from a certain area, like say the forehead you mentioned. you'll end up with a big blotchy area that's different shade. If you try re-top coating after it'll still be a different shade due to the differing amount of top coat. either live with your mistake or stripe the top coat off including the face up.
Also can a wig cover it up? or is it like the whole forehead

>>16272645
You're going to have to wipe the whole face unless you want blotchy spots. >>16272740 has a good suggestion. You could always just cover the spot up with a wig. I personally just wipe the faceup whenever I do stuff like this just because I always notice a million things I wish I could have done differently, so that's the upside to wiping.

>>16270079
Is there a straight guide to purchasing the right looking face and body parts for cute loli looking dollfies?

Because what i am most worrried about is the face and the eyes on most dollfies that dont look very anime-ish

>>16276411
Not really. You just have to buy what appeals to you. We can't handhold you for choices that depends on personal taste. If we have to tell you "X heads" and "X bodies" look like "X" You need to become more familiar with what you're looking for.

if you're in the US autozone has actually functioning handcuffs keychains that fit just right.

>>16276906
That is cool but something I have no use for. My girls are mischievous but not trouble makers. I would have no use for them.

So ... Creepy or Cool?

I found a BJD that looks like me. Should I get him?

>>16277769
>wanting a male doll
>let alone one that's a reminder of your disgusting self

>>16277769
Creepy

>>16276906
To add on to this, for the one or two here who said they're going to Japan this month: if you're looking for doll-sized toys and trinkets the Azone shop has dedicated sections for these types of things. Things you'd otherwise be combing shopping streets and gift shops for if they even have it.

map links in dollfaq

>>16279202
But with that said, don't let that stop you from raiding shotengai and gift shops. I got these sweet shades in Ameyokocho for 300 yen.

>>16279231
Holy shit those are sweet!

>>16279231
why did they have to drive that hole through the glass

>>16279202
Fuck. I'm just back now from my trip. I had stumbled upon an Azone in Nagoya by accident. I passed on entering due to time and disinterest in the Azone dolls. Didn't think they might have fitting accessories for DDs!

>>16282939
Not to be a downer but there was also a Dolk in the same building

>>16282958
Very cute!

>>16282939
Found some pics of the Nagoya store in my photo album. As you can see quite a few non-Azone things are available (I think someone asked about hair accessories a few threads back) as well as furniture.

On a mostly unrelated note, is anyone traveling in March? The Spring Dollshow is gong to be in Asakusa which is in throwing distance from Senso-ji and the sky tree station.

>>16286281
Fuck look at all that cool shit.

Let's say I'm a real big fan of a manga series with absolutely no following whatsoever.

Is it possible to gather enough things to make an identical outfit of say a character from a series.

Does enough stuff around these dolls exist to make that feasible?

>>16287042
Is it possible? Yes 100% ... with enough money. You could Commission head and custom clothes.
What I feel you more likely want is how much already exists that I can re purpose. To answer that we would need to see the character.
But yes if you are willing to pay you can get her made.

>>16287092
Sahana Kurumi, pretty simple schoolgirl outfit I guess.

>>16287102
Not going to lie this will probably be easy. I would recommend a commissioned faceup maybe to really nail her look. But with some time and research you can pull it off.
One word of warning nothing comes fast in this hobby, so be patient.

>>16287204
How much would it help that I live in Japan?

Where would I even start looking to work on this?

>>16287206
>How much would it help that I live in Japan?

a lot.
i dont live in japan but i reckon you could just pop by a few doll stores and pick a matching schoolgirl outfit, socks, underwear, shoes, and wig same day. if you don't have a base body grab one too of the right bust size and skin tone.

then just find someone to commission the faceup or wait for a custom that looks close to show up in YAJ. this is the tricky part but nothing painstaking compared to recreating more complicated characters.

>>16287301
Huh, alright.

Any like turbo beginner stuff for this though.

I've never really looked into this stuff too much.

>>16276427
I did found one particular face i want, though I do not have a clue on where to get that face and eye.

It is in this image. She looks adorable!
http://www.imgrum.net/media/1306075002147398969_29463729

I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find it? I think i may have narrow down the eyes. No.3 and 4

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/491539901/marison-doll-eyes-handmade-dollfie-dream?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dollfie%20dream%20eyes&ref=sr_gallery_6..
But it looks wrong.

>>16287497
She looks like a custom DDH-01.

>>16287497
>imgrum.net
any reason not to use instagram directly?

>>16288126
i've no instagram.

>>16287999
>custom DDH-01
Thank you, I do see a resemblance i nthe face. I guess iI will findsd another eye.

>>16288615
That doesn't answer the question, Instagram does nothing to block unregistered users from viewing its pages.

>>16287102
ddh 06 with a face up
type h eye
normal dds with s bust
hair from one of the more hipster shops
uniform from anywhere, it's pretty popular

super easy

>>16288960
Now way is that a 06.
I think it looks more like a DDH-03 or even DDH-10.

>>16289069
yeah you're right. 10 is probably the way to go

>>16289081
10 or 3*

>>16287497
That's a 01 head, as other anon already pointed out, on an MDD body.
The eyes you linked to aren't like those in the picture. You should be looking for cat eyes, like these (just in different color, maybe some other anon might know where to buy similar ones):
http://cossplay.net/products/detail.php?product_id=4681

Depending on how fast you want a doll like that, it should be around 30k Yen for the body and 20k for a decent head (if you don't go for super popular artists like Ronronshuka etc.), most heads in Y!Japan auctions already come with some basic eyes. Then depending on what quality and brand you want, about another 24k for a soft wig, cute outfit, eyes of your choosing and shoes. This shouldn't take you more than a month to gather.

If you're in no hurry and with enough patience, you can get off cheaper of course.

>>16287206
Are you a Jet?

>>16289186
He's a bus, actually.

>>16288651
I never use instagram in my life

What would be a good gift to get my girl? This will be her first christmas with me and I want to get her something nice. I think she has enough clothes though ... Also something I could get over amazon prime.

Her colors are white and pink and shes mad chill. Thanks otakubros

>>16290466
She deserves nothing less than an imouto/girlfriend.

>>16289186
Nope, Student.

>>16288960
Thanks....

Can anyone tell me where to buy heart pupil eyes? Like this pic or really any, I've seen different types and I like them all but I haven't been able to track them down. Thanks in advance!

>>16290466
Hay hay >>16290670 knows what he is talking about!

>>16287206
>How much would it help that I live in Japan?
Hey dude, to expand on what >>16287301 said there's quite a few shops that aren't too difficult to find. If you have access to Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka look for Dolk. Unlike Volks and Azone where you're more likely to find "costume/cosplay quality" clothes, Dolk carries a lot of consignment more suited to casual wear and character creation.

>>16261343
>do work. buy dolls.
would be nice if I could STOP buying dolls considering I have nowhere to diplay them
only taking them out of their closet dungeon to play makes me feel like a serial kidnapper with a basement of girls

>>16293495
The real tragedy of life is that as expensive as dolls are, housing costs more.

>>16290975
I found some, but it looks like they're sold out atm. They're expensive anyway and you'd have to use proxy on top. If you're really into them you could check back later.
http://cossplay.net/products/detail.php?product_id=4330

Unfortunately I haven't seen any others lately. They sometimes pop up in combination with a head on Y!J though.

>>16286281
I wish I could go. I have the funds and it's been a dream of mine to go for a very long time. But unfortunately I suffer from random panic attacks/shakes/bouts of dizziness and can't travel to such a distant place on my own and none of my friends are interested in Japan. My brother said he'd love to go as well, but in like 4-6 years when his daughter is a bit older.
Know that I envy you if you are going and for all the times you've already been. Live the dream for those of us who can't.

>>16293495
Oh no those poor girls. I would be crushed if I walked into my room and I could not see my girls at all times.

A random Cake Commission has appeared. The artist tends to draw "softer" girls so she looks like she has eaten a lot of cake. But that's fine it's cute!

>>16295956

Nice. Everyone likes child bearing hips. Well everyone with the correct opinion, anyway.

I've had a lot of artwork made of my characters but most times posting it gets me banned. No idea why though, maybe mawds have shit taste?

>>16296624
You realize this is a blue board right?

>>16296624
I am kinda sure you know why.

>>16274483
Or cover it with a,bandage and turn the doll into a tomboy.

I got Strawberry a fox. In other news how the fuck to I dress this child!

Let's be honest for a second I never planned on getting a MDD. Not a fan of most of them. "So why did you buy one you idiot?" Someone might say. Well I love witches, and at dollpoint I saw that witch outfit. But it turns out it looks better on a Obitsu 50 so the whole reason I bought a MDD became moot. Now I do like her outfit but it's too stuffy and I would like something lighter both in colour and style.

>>16297918
Un-

>>16297918
Get her a floofy little dress like pic related. It's guaranteed to look adorable and you won't have to match top and bottom parts, just find some white/pastel sandals or bow shoes to go with it.

>>16298812
Does anyone know where I can buy high quality 1/6 fluffy dresses like these?

>>16293415
I was dicking around in Mandrake in Nakano today.

Man some of this shit is expensive.

Didn't buy anything but was really cool to look at.

Man these things are bigger than I expected.

>>16294953
No worries, it's not a major event. I was just gauging interest because there's a music festival the following weekend. I unfortunately already have plans that same month, (pic related) but meeting up may have swayed me into taking the plunge. If you change your mind, Japan is very easy to travel, especially Tokyo.

>>16297918
I'm not very fashion-aware but like the the other guy said, a floofy dress seems like a safe bet. but since it's winter, perhaps a heavy knit sweater or peacoat can transform what you already have?

>>16301218
Unfortunately Mandarake isn't the best place for gauging price. I'll assume you saw first or second gen dolls and they were going for 6 figures in yen. If you were hunting for a "grail" doll this is here you'd go. Otherwise, for a more reasonable perspective on price, head across town to Volks if you haven't been there already.

>>16298812
Ugh. Fine. You all know what she looks like long brown hair etc can someone point me at one.

>>16301300
I feel what she wears now is wintery so yah.
As for Mandarake I got Tofu for like 5000 yen less then Volks. Plus she was out of stock at Dollpoint so there is that too.

So I just got my first DD head and been trying to put her wig on. First of all the Volks L size Headcap is like way too big to fit tightly on the head, is that normal?

If I put the wig on the head with headcap on, it simply won't stay put. Even if I use some wig stopper too.

Should I try to get M headcap instead? I mean there's seriously like 2~3 cm of "air" at the top of the headcap since it doesn't fit fight enough on the head... (Head is DDH09)

>>16302892
Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Inwantallofthis!

>>16302616
What DD head is it? For example, DDH-03 is much smaller than a DDH-07. you should measure the circumference and see what head/cap is recommended for that size.
If L seems too big, then it's closer to 8 inch than 9 inch

But if it is an original Volks cap, then it does seem a bit weird, because on their website it shows A DDH-03 with the L cap.

>>16303006
I wonder if the cap he has still has a lot of stretch in the circumference area. If so it's definitely too big. I don't think they should be baggy in any way because the wig has to go over it.

>>16303006
>>16302616
I'm running on 2 hours of sleep, I didn't see you already mentioned it's a 09.
I have no idea how that one compares to the rest, I'm waiting for mine to arrive atm, so I can check myself in a few weeks if there are any major differences.
But that still seems strange, since it's a newer head and most of them are bigger than older molds. Could there be a manufacturing issue?
You should contact Volks about it before you attempt to make any changes to it to tighten it.

Does the wig itself fit on the head or is it also sliding off?
I own some looser wigs, but unless the dolls are doing a handstand, they don't come off on their own. Can you post a picture maybe, it might be easier to determine what the problem is that way.

>>16303026
Those eyes
Can I obtain them and where

>>16303072
oh nevermind me i'm fucking blind

>>16299269
Etsy, honestly. I'm guessing you're looking for Pure Neemo, 25cm Obitsu, or 27cm Obitsu, right? Use Blythe (if your doll is on the shorter end/you want a shorter dress) or Pullip (taller dolls) for your search terms. The Blythe community is batshit insane but also incredibly creative.

If you'll give me a little more information on the doll you have, I can help with clothes shopping. Most of my dolls fall into the 1/6 and 1/12 range.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/error-chan/31793513136/

>Just a warning DO NOT store the Smart doll "Care card" with ANY vinyl.. the card has stained 5 hands of mine including the Default male hands that are not sold separably....

You stored a material prone to staining in direct contact with printed media. What did you think was going to happen?

>>16305249
Some people are just dense.

>>16303026
Head is Ronronshuka custom and the wig is a Dolk original one.

What I did in the end is putting the wig stopper straight on the head itself (the half you can remove, so I don't really care) and I put that rubber disc around the head too to prevent stains.

The wig is holding fine now (I just need to position it better, it's not straight right now...). Just been outside the whole day with my girl without any trouble.

>>16305249

Knowing what a newspaper did to my onaholes has helped me keep my dollies free from ink transfer.

Black, blue, red, and green, are my sworn enemies. White and pink are my allies and I sometimes associate with delicate baby blue, but am never fully trusting.

>>16306893
can you fuck these?

>>16306902
No unless you buy a special onahole that looks nothing like the butt in the picture

>>16306947
ur telling me every doll has a nice puffy vulva like this??

>>16305004
I'm not him, but could you give any pointers for where to look for casual clothing for neemos? Lots on ami/mandarake/hlj are usually out of stock quickly and since smol items of clothing are harder to bootleg I'm wary of shopping on chinese sites.

>>16272510
Rozen maiden

What do you guys use to brush the hair of your dolls?

I often need to hide them in a shoe box from prying eyes, so their hair is starting to get messy. I dont wanna use a normal hair brush, i fear that i will rip some hair off their heads.

>>16307387
Any soft toothbrush. I use an Oral-B

>>16306003
Seeing how a few of us like to travel we should start a tradition. Like posting our dolls in an identifiable place or a common setting.

>>16307582
Noted, thanks.

>>16306003
First off, that's one beautiful face-up, congrats on the Ronronshuka!
Glad you managed to solve the problem. Maybe it's just the angle, but it appears to me like the wig isn't completely on? When you touch the top of the wig, does it give a bit or is it solid underneath?
I usually make my own protective caps since it's easier to hide underneath when it's exactly tailored to the head shape. Before that I used silicone caps, which did an amazing job at holding everything in place as well as protecting any staining or indentations from tighter wigs.

>>16302535
Yahoo! Japan often has some floofy MDD dresses like that listed. I would suggest getting specifically MDD sized clothes, as sometimes MSD or other 1/4 sizes can be a bit wide in the waist/torso area and it just ends up looking off.
Nine9 style's MSD clothes fit fine though. These might be a bit different from the one's I suggested, but maybe you'll find some to your liking:
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=13309&b
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=13314&b
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=16147&b
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=16147&b
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=16441&b

Or go with Volks sets.

>>16307387
Depends on the type of wig (curly, wavy, straight, short etc). Usually a super soft toothbrush will do, or to avoid static, a very fine metal comb.
For your case I would suggest an anti-static spray or a bit of spray gel for wigs, that will help you keep everything neat after you've combed the hair properly.
Regular human brushes are too big and will do more damage than good.

>>16302535
>>16307671
Also, just found a fresh new auction for a dress like that:
http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d214003641

>>16306956
Yeah! So you're also going to be looking for Blythe clothes on Etsy, which sounds stupid because Blythe and Pure Neemo are so not the same size. However, apparently Blythe bodies a shit and most people rebody their dolls with Pure Neemo bodies. Because this is such a widespread thing in the hobby, people straight up won't label the clothes as being "Pure Neemo." You can't tell until you see the picture under the listing.

Pic related is listed on Etsy as "BLYTHE DRESS BEIGE." Not the most amazing thing ever, but it's just something I grabbed from the first page of results. This one is $30, which is just on the higher end of average. The majority of my Pure Neemos' clothes have been $10-$50, which is pretty much the same as Azone's clothes. I have no idea why people are labeling the clothes based on the doll's head and not the body. I'm guessing Etsy only lets sellers tag so many things in listings and Blythe will bring in more customers than Pure Neemo.

If you're willing to try sewing out (you're not going to need to buy a sewing machine, it's really hard to machine sew this size anyway), Pinterest (which you will need to make an account to use) is a goldmine for 1/6 doll pattern books. A lot of the books are impossible to Google for, but the sketchy doll ladies of the Internet have found pretty much everything except for the brand new releases. I really would recommend actually purchasing the books if you can, because they're actually fantastic, but money, books being sold out, not wanting to cut the patterns out, etc. are all understandable reasons to download them instead. Just search for "free copy dollybird" and you'll find everything else in the related items.

Sorry for the lengthy reply. I hope this helped out some.

>>16308118
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful, I didn't realize blythe clothes were a good match. Also I'll look into trying patterns from magazines, there shouldn't be much needlework involved with something simple like tshirts and shorts, r-right.

>>16305004
Thanks anon! I'm looking for a 27 cm Obitsu SBH with a small bust. I really like fluffy lolita dresses - pic related. I've looked at Etsy a bit, but I've been afraid to buy things for fear of it not fitting or being low quality. What price range should I anticipate for something nice like this?

>>16307609
I would totally be down for this.

>>16307609
>>16308525
>Seeing how a few of us like to travel we should start a tradition. Like posting our dolls in an identifiable place or a common setting.
Well I like to travel so yeah I'm down for this as well. I want my girl to see the World. She's already seen lot of Japan and I'm here for two more weeks carrying her every day in my arms.

>>16307671
Wig wasn't just perfectly on. I fixed that now.

Headcap L are still not fitting properly. I also have a brand new Mirai standard head and likewise there's a lot of room when wearing the L headcap. I'd like to see picture of a head wit just a headcap on to see how it's supposed to look like.

I could just as Volks staff, I'm heading to Sendai today so I'll drop by their SR. (Already done Tokyo/Yokohama/Utsunomiya SRs).

>>16308662
She looks gorgeous, Ronronshuka does not disappoint.

>>16308212
There's not much needlework at all. Honestly, the patterns are pretty much cut and sew, and they all come with super detailed tutorials, too. As in, I don't read Japanese and I can understand what the tutorials are saying because they have photos at every step detailed.

>>16308485
Small bust is good. You're not going to have much of a problem at all. Honestly, Etsy is just the platform. How great something is going to be all depends on the seller. Read reviews, take a good look at photos (lined dresses, clean and straight hems, etc. are all signs of a good garment while listings that don't show the garment from multiple angles should be approached with caution), and even a quick Google search of the seller will all be helpful.

Etsy isn't the kinda weird site for kinda weird moms that it used to be. You have the Etsy team on your side and you have PayPal on your side if anything goes wrong. Never be afraid to use these things if what you see and what you get are radically different.

Price wise, expect to pay about $10 to $30. A lower priced garment does not always mean lower quality, just like spending more on something doesn't mean it's better. You have a lot of people who work fast since they've been doing this for a while, a lot of people who are selling "out of season" styles, people who might just be trying to move around, etc. Shop around! Don't force yourself to buy something. Favorite things you like but don't know if you want. They might just go on sale.

>>16308662
What a lovely doll, anon!

>>16306950

If I'm not mistaken, it's actually a silicone lower body that you can swap out for the original, similar to a peach pai.It only goes down to the knees, and the frame goes in side.

I think it's called yawajiri, but I'm not 100%.

k ek

>>16261343
Is there a new image set of niizm? My last one is like years old.

As there Christmas sweaters failed to arrive plus as a Christmas present to myself I have released Snow Miku from her bonds!

>>16311096
Also I did not know she came with extra hands and tape.

>>16307609
>>16308525
I can contribute a little bit.

>>16311620
This is by far the best image in this thread. Much laughter was had.

>>16311685
Dude, I can almost see her you-know-what.

>>16312397
Woah
Nice

>>16312397

>>16312397
zoom in,
enhance

>>16313484
Woah

Heh

>>16314482
YAY! Christmas hype/post Christmas sugar high.

That said that gif scares me! Her Faceup could be damaged!

I've been browsing ebay during obligatory (distant) family time, just to keep myself entertained...
The Mio Honda custom faceup guy from some threads ago (pic related) is taking a life boat out of this hobby, apparently. Sad to see you go, if you happen to read this.
He's got that doll and some sets/accessories listed in one lot.
But he'd be better off selling everything separately, even if it is a hassle. It's gonna be difficult to find a buyer for it considering the head has such a specific face-up.

Then there are such gems like someone selling Rin's head and eyes for over 400 USD and claiming that they're getting way less than they paid for her (as explanation for refusing to haggle).
Ebay is a hell ride.

>>16316037
Wow, he just got her back from the artist though.

>>16316865

It's a little bit harsh to say this but I think it's likely he couldn't love the faceup she had been given and the regret from paying for such a thing/ruining a limited head/the hate he possibly may have received from various places has rendered him unable to enjoy the hobby.

I have to be honest, the faceup is pretty hard for me to appreciate in any way.

And I don't know if the modifications to the head are irreversible or not, but the faceup could always be wiped and a new, more orthodox one applied, although I wonder if his regret would be overpowering and leave him unable to love her even with a makeover.

>>16317663
Wow that is a great photo. It looks so warm unlike here.

>>16316037
wasn't that his first doll?

do any of you have experience with evoke dolls? trying to get some info on them..

Took my girl out in Sendai.

>>16318069
uuugh, you made me want to buy a silicon doll, but I don't want to blow 1000$
>>16316037
>>16317663
Yea its sad to see someone trying to enjoy this hobby but getting his heart/hype broken. The faceup wouldn't be so bad if it didn't have the tongue mod in my opinion.

>>16318986
More girl adventures!

>>16318986
>>16311685
>>16308662
>>16308525
Thanks guys. I trying to think of a theme but I suppose travel and tourism in general works.

>>16320364
What about your doll "eating" a parfait/dinner/etc?

>>16320480
This is why I stopped going to /jp/

>>16320619
What's the problem? I think it would look cute.

>>16320681
What I originally had in mind was something we're able to do as individuals but tied us together, like taking pictures in the same spot at (obviously) different times.

Then as the ball got rolling I realized it might be better to keep things general instead of specific as it allows for more creativity and accommodates various comfort levels. Nothing's stopping you from posting dolls eating food but I'm really aiming to get a "/jp/'s dolls in Japan" thing going.

>>16320364
Love Omiya Railway Museum. Went there couple years ago. Maybe I should return with my girl.

>>16321219
Actually, this is at the SC Maglev & Railway park in Nagoya. Never went to Omiya so I can't really make a comparative statement but it was quite fun. Out back they have an old series 177 where everyone could rest, eat or hang out indefinitely. Strange to say but It was fun just taking a break with my doll there.

http://museum.jr-central.co.jp/en/map/

>>16318986
I love her hair/eye color combo

Does anyone have any brand recommendations for eyes that would help a doll to look like this character?

And do you think semi white skin would be fine, or would it be worth the expense to buy the components for white skin. She's a sickly girl.

Can't buy anything just yet, but I am doing research and collecting info for when I can start buying.

>>16321947
from experience, semi-white is pretty darned pale. I think it should look pretty close to your pic, depending on lighting conditions.

>>16321281
Oh! I'll definitely head to Nagoya later and check it out.

Here's a picture taken this morning in Hiroshima. It was super windy so hairs wouldn't stay in place.

>>16321281

Damn, I love Nagoya. I'm always finding out about new things there.

I admire your balls for taking these pictures, but I don't think I could do it.

>>16322473
>>16321947
SW looks more healthy pale than sickly though imo
SW = albino/naturally fair skin (pink undertones etc.)
WS = anemic pale (kinda washed out of color basically)

You have to google pics of various dolls in various lighting conditions and see which one you like best

SW should still be fine though, but it's your doll

>>16324258
Personally I think WS is too white for anything but an undead character.

>>16324258
>>16322473
>>16324310
I'm with these anons. I had a WS doll that I sold because I was expecting pale and I got printer paper white (which is no one's fault other than my own, but yeah). It's not pale white. It's just white white.

>>16321947
I have two SW girls and they look very pale when compared to the other girls. But not uncomfortably pale. That said I also have seen white skin in person and I found it quite off putting. I would say SW my self.

Not exactly heart pupils but this little trick has been circulating on twitter: a heart-shaped ring light from a fashion magazine and a cheap smartphone lens attachment. Nice option if you like your doll's eyes but still want that heart look.

How does a tistic neet get money for BJD?

>>16327941
autismbux

>>16327969
I don't get autism bux ):

>>16327973
get a job until you have enough dosh (protip: you'll never have enough dosh because you'll feel you need to buy more shit for your dolls and then more dolls and then more shit for them ad infinitum)

>>16328021
if I get a job I have to pay bills

WS comparison to normal colors.

>>16328092
Like an adult!
Don't you want to provide for your little vinyl girls!?

>>16328173

That dork sure is popular with the girls. Does his partner get jealous?

>>16323923
Very nice. You've done more with your doll in a week than most people I've seen. And whoah! Hiroshima is quite the detour after Sendai, were you the one headed to Comiket?

>>16328416
Very much jealous.

>>16328498
I was in Tokyo and went to Sendai for the Granblue Fantasy Concert. Now I'm in Hiroshima for 10 days (going to do lot of daytrip from there).

Here's a picture from Himeji.

(Doing Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe today, went to all VOLKS SRs and few other doll shops. Always have my girl in my arms.)

So after some time I think I might go with this one.
http://www.nine9style.net/shop/step1.php?number=11271&b
Also it's been forever since i last bought from here what currency are the prices in?

>>16329638
Since you seem to be visiting all the stores it would be interesting to hear how they differ from one another. I've only been to Akihabara and Osaka and the former seemed to stock more than the latter, even though the showrooms were similarly sized. Hearing the differences of others if any would be beneficial esp to those whose itineraries don't take them to the major branches.

>>16330265
I don't know maybe not. Maybe I should try an Alice type dress. Why is she so troublesome

>>16330265
I'm advising again this dress for an MDD (or any doll really), it will look awkward with this type of wide-round neckline especially in combination with the long sleeves and thicker material of the top part. It will cheapen your doll's look. I suggest something with either a smaller cut or a collar/some sort of cute frill finish around the neck.

Prices in the store, as far as I can see are displayed in USD?

>>16331023
Alice's Collection has got a couple nice looking sets in and they've got a 10% clothes sale atm:
http://www.acbjd.com/bsg007-p-10099.html?cPath=3_28&zenid=3c0629aecf06422bf8bc5990120c7135
http://www.acbjd.com/bsg010-1-p-10307.html?cPath=3_28&zenid=3c0629aecf06422bf8bc5990120c7135

>>16331047
AH HA it's good I asked.

>>16331069
Hahah this one
http://sys.4chan.org/derefer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acbjd.com%2Fbsg007-p-10099.html%3FcPath%3D3_28%26amp%3Bzenid%3D3c0629aecf06422bf8bc5990120c7135
Is great!! It's the 1/4 MSD size I need to order right. I might have to poke around the site some more when I get home.

>>16331155
Yep, 1/4 size is the right one for MDD.
They've also got free air mail shipping for orders over 35 USD and free EMS shipping for orders over 100 USD

Hi.

Is /doll/ still alive and well?

>>16332013
Alive - check
Well - a squiggly line increasingly ripping the paper as it goes off the page

>>16331047
looking at a woven dress like this one, I see that there's a lot of vertical seams going on. On the 1/3 scale, how necessary are seams for contouring? Are these purely decorational or are they functional too?

I've found that the clothes are so small that wrinkling isn't as big of an issue. Does anyone here have any advice for designing doll-scale dress patterns?

>>16332138
I see.

For some casual talk, Hadaly's currently on maintenance due to a little stain.

>>16332261
where did she get that stain from at that particular spot? I use protection caps for darker wigs, but I'm a bit worried that the hairs/strands can stain far more exposed places on the head.
Did that ever happen to anyone (with Volks or other higher quality wig brands - I assume that the lower the quality the more likely it is that the fibers will leave stains)?

>>16332339
Typically, wig fibres will not leave stains. If the wig is powdered or dyed. it can/will stain, but it's not a common trait. The only wig I can think of that's been like that is Kisaragi Chihaya's.

>>16332339
Beats me. It wasn't your typical blue stain from dark clothes, but more an oily stain. It isn't terrible, but noticeable. Hope OXY deals with it alright; otherwise, I'll try with cornstarch (that works good for finger staoins on magazines)

Im trying to get in contact with Mandarakes support staff to ask them some questions (like if EMS is available in my country, and if they had experience shipping to my shitty country).

But when i go to the support page it opens up a page where i can ask each individual store stuff. Correct me if im wrong, but am i not supposed to contact Mandarake directly about these questions? Or are all the stores well equipped to answer such questions for me?

Really wanna get my cuties in the most safest and fastest way possible, and i dont want to fuck anything up.

>>16332638
Sorry, never bought there.

>>16332638
EMS is available almost everywhere. If it isn't they will notify you in the confirmation mail offering an alternative shipping method.
Here is their international mail, that's the fastest way to get your questions answered: international@mandarake.co.jp

>>16332907
Feel like im required to roll with EMS, due to the shitty reputation of the customs services where im from.

Thanks for the mail, so that mail is directly for Mandarake and not the random stores right?

On a similar note, a question for everyone, which stores on Mandarake have the shittiest reputation?

>>16332946
Nakano and Complex definitely have the most experience with international sellers as far as I'm aware. I can't say I've ever had any difficulty with any of the other ones, those two I've just dealt with the most.

Depending on who checks stock and makes the invoice (or if they're having a bad/good day), shipping cost for items roughly the same weight and size can vary a few hundred Yen.

Just a fair warning, it's hell season November through January. I've been waiting for a month now on a SAL package when it usually takes no longer than 3 weeks. So it's possible EMS might take a bit longer than a week too.

>>16333001
I see, thanks for the info.

>>16333001
>>16333032
Oh one more thing, do you know if EMS packages come with a receipt?

The customs services here have a bad reputation of "guessing" how much something is worth, resulting in some nasty fees. Having a receipt would certainly help that.

>>16333045
Every international package should have an export declaration form, which lists what's inside and its cost.

>>16333322
Noted, thanks again.

>>16333045
All packages from mandarake come with an invoice attached on the outside in a clear file. If the package goes to customs they will most likely open it to check if the description on the invoice matches with what's inside. If they have doubts or are particularly bored, you will receive a notification by post from them requesting you send them proof of payment and clear pictures showing it's really the imported item.

>>16331554
Well I am off to the races. I hope this all works out.

Newest doll, repainted. Waiting on wig

>>16323923
Love all your doll's outfits! Keep us updated on your travels.

>>16332638
Just make the order and let them contact you if there's a problem

>>16332638
>is available in my country,
That's really not a Mandarake problem. If EMS is available in your country you need to check with EMS http://www.ems.post/operators..

>and if they had experience shipping to my shitty country
And what if they do? If your letter carriers are shitty they'll be shitty regardless of sender.

Like >>16334721 said, man up and give it a whirl. If the potential consequences are so nerve-wracking and catastrophic then maybe you shouldn't be ordering from overseas.

>>16331069
>>16331047
where do you get all the cute kemonomimi stuff, i cant seem to find anything in the DD range

>>16334958
Japan

I bought Hime-chan a new handbag and spent an hour or so playing with it trying to get the leather clasps to work properly. Props for making it function prototypically, but not so props for making it so tiny it doesn't function easily.

I promise she's not as blurry or grainy in real life. I have to be very careful about what I capture in the background of my photos, in case my immense shame be exposed to the entire internet.

>>16335747

Please don't bully me about my carpet or my tv cabinet or anything else. Most of my money goes towards keeping my family of five fed and clothed.

>>16335747
She looks as cute as a button man. Hopefully it works out for her.

>>16335764
She looks super cute!

>>16335772
Your girl has also gotten cuter! But don't turn your back! That guy in the cupboard is giveing her a scary look, he may steal her!

>>16335870
The guy in the cabinet is nothing but foam. Threat level, minimal.

But thanks. I've been in a bit of a lull with her lately. Dealing with a terrible roommate situation, and moving all at the same time. My mental area has been severely corroded... I'll be out in a few days, so hopefully I can jump back into things the way I'd like to at some point. I still wanna do some metallic purple eyes at some point and of course new outfits, but that'll be soon.

>>16335893
Well may she be the vinyl rock in the hurricane that is you life. Best of luck to you!

>>16334300
Thanks!

At Takeo-onsen today (Saga Prefecture). Quick phone picture again.

>>16336193
As the other guy said, loving the travel photos. Did you have a set itinerary or are you just playing things by ear?

>>16337053
Only have couple steps planned. Otherwise it's day to day planning for a single reason: weather. Rain = cannot get my girl out.

I usually decide the day before what I'll do. Sometime in the morning. I use train ride to do planning, find restaurants/things to visit and take some photos.

One last thing i gotta ask you guys before i drop that order on Mandarake.

If you order from different stores (since im getting more then one doll), are they all put in the same package when it is shipped to me? Or am i going to be forced to keep track on like, 2-3 different packages on the EMS shipping tracker?

>>16337694
Different mandarake stores will ship seperately :)

>>16334193
She's adorable! What kind of wig is she getting?

>>16335747
>>16335764
Looks really nice.
Is she keeping anything in it? I wish there were more widely available accessories in 1/3 size. But it's either dealer exclusive and hard to get outside of Japan, or insanely expensive.
They ought to make a larger scaled re-ment line.

>>16334958
There are some items on Y!J every now and then but they're expensive.
I'm sure there are some dealers with webstores that sell cat stuff too, but it'll most likely require a proxy and google translate voodoo.

>>16339071
>Is she keeping anything in it?

Not at the moment. What do girls even keep in these things? I've always known of them as bags of devouring. Never wanted to investigate further.

Holy fuck so many doll adventures pictures! I am mad fucking jelly you guys look to be having such fun!

No pics for now, but I got a second Mandarake himezakura brand wig to go with a new head, and I like it a lot more than the one I was ranting about in the last thread. This new one still has the problem of the round layers of the wig cap showing through pretty easily, but I guess that's not the end of the world.

>>16339441

It really makes me wonder, though. By far the best wig in my collection is one that I got for ~$12 china special from ebay, yet I've had the same experience with "premium" brand wigs just not being the quality you'd expect.

Pic unrelated and lewd

>>16339526
That's the least lewd image of your girls you have posted here. It's also very cute.

>>16339728
>handh***ing
>not the lewdest
look at this pervert

Quick pic for today. Inasayama (Nagasaki). Heading to Matsue/Izumo tomorrow.

>>16341534
Did you go to Fukuoka?

>>16341625
Just went through to Volks. Then went to Saga.

>>16341981
Yeah I'm stationed in Sasebo in the navy I go to fukuoka every few weeks or so. It's pretty boring down here.

All this travel talk makes me want to return to Japan. Not sure I would bring a girl probably would buy another.

>>16341534
What eyes does your girl have? They're very pretty.

Happy 2017.

>>16343678
Ronronshuka.

>>16345058
Happy 2017!

Happy new year JP. Someday I'll get back to that FAQ.

>>16345058
>>16345748
>>16347150
Happy New Year!
Everyone is just looking too cute.

I have a question for anons who have visited the Azone store. Is there a good selection on Picco Neemo clothing there? My friend is going to Japan for a business trip. He offered to stop by and do some shopping for me, but I don't want to make him go out of the way if the store just has the same stuff I could find on AmiAmi or something.

>>16350004
I always see stuff in Azone that Amiami no longer stocks.

Since Azone shops are technically warehouse outlets, their stock will always eclipse Amiami's. You have to remember that since Amiami is a retailer, they tend to stock only what will sell and try to minimize what they'll end up sitting on once the rush is over.

>>16350402
Yeah, I noticed a LOT of outfits I had never seen for Pure Neemo and the 1/3 dolls in photos of the Azone stores. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to find the same selection for Picco Neemo dolls, but it makes sense that they would after reading your reply. Thank you, anon!

Hello /jp/ I'm curious what are the measurements of the biggest BJDs?

Especially arm + leg length and diameter where the joints are.

I was thinking about building a BJP robot with a friend, but I'm not sure if our servomotors fit.

How do you guys have the courage to bring your girls out in public? I'd be afraid of someone picking on me.

>>16350489
You're welcome anon, hope your friend is able to hook you up!

>>16351331
Outside in public isn't middle school or high school anymore anon.

Most (who bother to even care) will just ask questions or a quick compliment (usually the women); some people might have a shit-eating grin while doing so but you just answer seriously/non-entertainingly enough to make them leave.

>>16352053
I don't know. I get harassed sometimes with just my camera. I can only image what would happen if I had a doll with me too.

>>16352082
you probably look like a pedophile or something

>>16352082
This makes me wonder what kinda camera you have.

>>16351331
Never had any issue and frankly I just don't care. As long as you do not disturb others (i.e. having your doll while in a super crowded subway or something) it shouldn't cause any issue.

Then again it depends where you are. Obviously in Japan no one will ever say anything bad just because you are a foreigner.

However there are literally 100's of people turning over or staring at me/my girl everyday when I'm walking around with her. Had people asking me to take picture as well and some wanted her to hold something in her hand and then take a picture. That doesn't bother me. I'll take her out when I'm back home, I'm bringing her at work and to my future travels. I don't want her be waiting alone 12 hours a day in an empty room or a closet.

---

Picture from yesterday in Izumo. (Inasa Beach)

Heading to Yufuin tomorrow with the Yufuin No Mori (http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/train/yufuin_no_mori.jsp).). I hope I'll get a chance to take some nice pictures.

>>16352278

This is what terrifies me about taking my dolls out in public.

If I were a girl I'd maybe get a few sideways glances but I'd be largely left alone. But if I'm a guy and I'm carrying a doll around I'm likely to get assaulted by some wannabe hero. Not sure if it's the same in other countries but the mere accusation of pedophilia is enough to get someone one(1) free lynch mobbing, regardless of the evidence or substance.

Pic unrelated and also very obscene

>>16353616
You take such good care of your doll. She's always well dressed and well put together in general. It warms my heart that you lover her so much and take her with you to work. What's her name?

>>16355745
Anon with image related does not seem to have that problem. I believe he has two MDD girls he takes on adventures.

Also anon i love this lil ginger she's forever adorable.

>>16355745
That picture is adorable.

>>16356449

Well, all I can say is I'm envious. I live in a cultural and technological backwater which still clings strongly to its bible bashing ways. Ironically the Church that is responsible for gay marriage still being illegal here is one of the greatest perpetrators of actual child abuse in the country.

Doing my first stain treatment. Wish me luck, guys.

The culprit was a pair of black over-knee socks. The hem has stained heavily which might be visible in the photo, but there's also very light blotchiness all over her legs. I thought I had successfully stain treated them, guess I was wrong.

>>16357149
Let us know how it turns out. My experience with RemoveZit wasn't that great: I followed the instructions and after two applications the result was no better than zit cream and sun lamps. It definitely did something to the vinyl because it left the material tacky (and smelled toxic) for several weeks, but whatever was supposed to address the stains didn't perform to expectations.

One thing to note: When I first opened my batch the top layer of the ointment was drying out and forming cracks, it probably broke down due to age and lost its effectiveness. Hopefully you got a fresher batch and get better results but that's my experience.

>>16356289
Thanks!

Her name is Sachiko. (Can sorten it to Sachi.) I wish I had more time to change her cloth but I'm travelling a lot and can't carry much around, especially since she's with me at all times.

Picture from today in Yufuin Onsen. Tomorrow is Beppu.

>>16358392
Any pics from the train?

>>16357149
What if you guys washed those clothes beforehand? Or cover it with tailor soap from the inside.

>>16358392

Only Sachiko could make a weed-filled drainage ditch look good.

>>16357887

Well I just had a look after the parts had been wrapped under a heat lamp overnight and it seems to have worked about 80-90%. It should be noted the staining on the hem was quite heavy, and there's still a slight hint of it left but overall it seems to have been quite successful. I will probably give just that a second application.

The directions on the package do explicitly warn that it takes up to weeks for the product to fully dissipate from the vinyl.

>>16360082
Cool glad it worked for you. I'll assume your batch didn't show signs of age or expiration.

>The directions on the package do explicitly warn that it takes up to weeks for the product to fully dissipate from the vinyl.
didn't mention anything about the tacky nature though. Depending on the outfit it may not be an issue but my girl had cotton-blend stockings which normally slid on and off the vinyl but after treatment it felt like sliding clothes onto rubber.

>>16360865

Did you clean with 911 afterwards?

>>16358916
Sadly I couldn't because it was literally full of Chinese of people. They had massive suitcase everywhere. We were even delayed 20min because of them... I hate Kyushu because of Chinese tourists.

I managed to catch my tomboy when she was being all of quiet, clean, and stationary, which is rare for her.

>>16361624
Yay she's the best.

But that shirt is nothing to crow about!

>>16361648

That was bad and you should feel bad.

>>16361674
Hah puns are the best.

>>16361965

I really want to see her in a ultra micro-bikini, do you think you could oblige us?

>>16361965

I really want to see her in a ultra micro-bikini, do you think you could oblige us?

>>16362397
I only have the one bikini. I think it's average sized.

>>16360999
>full of Chinese of people. They had massive suitcase everywhere. We were even delayed 20min because of them
Wow the sentiment is real. Makes me glad I rent a car on some days.

>>16362532
are you sure her bottom isn't on wrong or something? looks weird.

>>16363169

This is cute! She looks so happy to be on a roadtrip.

>>16364208

Maybe it's on backwards? I mean there's only so many ways side-tie panties can go on, and if there's anything wrong it's that.

Also, I'm really in love with this girl. Long black hair on a girl does funny things to me.

>>16364726
You might be right. The knots are over her cheeks but should rest closer to her vagina bones. Definitely backwards. OR Danny thought the diaper string bikinis are fashionable.

>>16365182
Fashion-kun just can't do anything right, it seems.

>>16365227

It does give the girl an interesting camel toe though. Almost like something tasty is hiding in there.

>>16364726
I'm making sure she enjoys Japan before returning home!

>>16363169
Returning to Tokyo now at least the Chinese:Japanese tourists ratio will back to normal. Heading to Nagoya railway museum right now. (And Volks/Dolk/Azone.)

>>16364208
>>16364726
I probably put it on backwards let's be honest here.

>>16366459

So let's see it on forwards haha

hello jaypee, the other day I finally caved and bought a doll with leftover comiket money. I found a very cute illya at nakano broadway so I bought her and today I went and bought her first set of clothes other than the ones she came with. Sorry for shit photography i only have my phone camera and I am a beginner.

Please be nice

>>16367797

your doll is shit illya is shit literally babbys first loli also buying used wow hope you enjoy your hot glued used goods

just kidding anon. welcome to the hobby. she looks cute.
but i'm sure you don't want her to be lonely. get her some friends and siblings.

>>16367821
someone just got into the hobby and you're already asking them to shell out more money for bodies?

>>16367797
Grats, now get out there and take some pictures before you have to leave!

>>16367870

iunno it's what i did.
i guess im not poor.

>>16367871
Fix up her hair first, she looks silly

>>16367797
Always experience second hand enjoyment when people get a new doll. Hope you have lots of fun with her, she's really cute!
Just be careful with the socks and skirt, those types of colors tend to stain easily.

uh oh

>>16368207
May she bring you happiness.

>>16368207
Good luck I hope she is not harmed. Also, can I give you a call?

>>16368252
Fortunately the contents were unharmed. That number is probably the driver's. Wouldn't have left it if it were mine.

>>16368207
Congrats!

But you ought to be more careful with photos. The EMS tracking number is clearly visible and your zip code too.

>>16368284
welp.

>>16368310
I wanna see I missed it. Was it damaged packaging or something?

>>16368799
damaged box nothing special.

>>16368805
Was there a girl inside? Is she safe.

>>16368839
just the shipping carton was damaged. The contents were safe. I now have a quintet of these silver-haired cuties. 6 total from the series.

>>16368839
The others, for reference.

How many of you have fuckable parts and regularly fuck your dolls? Is that the norm?

Legit question.

>>16369117
No fuckable parts and never fucked any of my girls.

I would like to upgrade their titties at some point but that's primarily an aesthetic choice. Who's got the best deal on those right now?

>>16368975
Please post more pictures of them! I like Azones.

>>16369117
Pretty sure that isn't the norm, even among the more nasty fetishy Australiany people we have here.

Another picture of my elf.

>>16369945
urgh, thats what happens when you upload photos from phone, my mistake.

>>16368938
>>16368975
Yay! You have so many cute girls!

>>16369117
No fuck parts.

>>16370000
Not sure about android but on iOS cropping fixes this every time.

>>16369117

I can't fuck mine but I do regularly beat off to them.

>>16369340
>nasty fetishy Australiany people

I resemble that remark!

>>16370066
Do you just watch them while beating off, or you make them use an onahole on you?

>>16370094

Honestly it's more just imagination and memory recall. I don't actually touch them during the act as I don't want to get them dirty. But the memories of their tiny bodies are burned into my mind.

>>16370127
>secretly fapping to your dolls without them even knowing
Creep.

>>16370148
Very creepy...
... and also kind of hot.

>>16370148

Oh, they know. They live in a glass cabinet that overlooks my bed.

>>16369117

I have a fuckable body. I just put on whoever's head I feel like consummating with and go to town.
But I don't regularly use it since sneaking it into the bathroom and cleaning it is a major pain in the ass. Most of the time I just have them use onaholes on me.

While its question time - do any of you turn your dolls around when you're masturbating, or used to do so?

>>16371555
Why? They are dolls they are not alive.

>>16371573
kinda like hiding your dick from your cat, even though they dont even care about it

>>16371555
Better question, anyone poses dolls differently while masturbating, like they cover their eyes, or the opposite, reach in their pants?

>>16371577
>hiding dick from cat

literally who does this

>>16371626
Cat will probably be thinking one day, "is that a sausage? I'm in"
WACHOW there goes your pee-pee.

Dogs, understandable.
Masturbation around cats is asking for trouble.
Cats are dicks. But more to the point, they are dick eaters.

>>16372049
What the fuck kind of cats have you been around.

>>16372056
One time i cum on cat and it hiss at penis

>>16369945
What's the maker on the giant elf?

I saw one of those life sized elves before who was so beautiful I could hardly believe it, but I've never remembered who the maker is.

>>16372049
Man I never bothered to hide my dick around my cat but I definitely will be doing so from now because I could totally see my cat doing this.

My cat is weird, his favorite food is spaghetti (he'll eat the noodles and leave the sauce and meat)

My MDD

>>16372049

Considering my cat is quite happy to sit on the end of the bed while I teach my prostate a thing or two about life, I doubt my weiner is at risk. Maybe if I coated it in wet food she'd have a go but no way that's happening. That stuff smells god awful, I can't understand why she goes apeshit for it.

>>16374874

She looks really cute, but she seems to have misaligned eyes? Or perhaps the light/shadows and camera angles are unflattering.

>>16375016

Courtney says hi :)

>>16375072

Hello. Furburger says hi, too.

>no Sachi update

it's ogre.

>>16375072
These always look like they've been crying, it's offputting

>>16375212

Well considering what they get subjected to, it's understandable they spend most of their time crying.

>>16367797
Congrats anon! Take good care of her.

Agree with >>16367957 though, her hair could use some brushing. But I'm sure she'll look even more adorable after you're done!

>>16374874
Love the white hair and braids anon! But I think >>16375016 is right in mentioning that you might want to try re-aligning the eyes. She'll look even better if you fix it.

In other news, thanks to the small-doll anon from a few threads ago. I just bought a 1/6 frilly loli dress for my doll (see pic related), and haven't been this excited in ages. It's a pity that shipping will take at least a few weeks.

>>16375482
>small-doll anon
That was me! I'm so happy to see that you're happy, anon! That outfit looks adorable. Be sure to share photos of your doll wearing it once it finally arrives.

>>16375338
These two are so adorable.

saw this in one of the doll groups i follow on fb, but nobody speaks english. anyone know where to get?

>>16375911
FUCK WHAT SIZE IS THIS WERE DO YOU GET IT!

I would also like to know please. Also some other store uniforms would be nice.

>>16372286
it's from dollsweet

>>16375911
We need this

>>16371607
A while ago I posed one in a suggestive manner and beat off to it from a safe distance, but felt so guilty afterwards that I changed and buried that head in the deepest part of storage. Haven't felt like giving it another go since.
I don't condemn anyone for using their dolls for that purpose but personally it made me feel like some kind of rapist.
At least now I'm sure that I don't collect them for underlying perverse reasons.

>>16377034
This makes me sad. Not because of the wackin off. I don't care about that, you deal with that however you feel you need to.
But I am sad she is now bodyless in the dark alone.

>>16377480
I just needed some time to pass before rotating it in again. Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of selling or keeping that head hidden forever since it's a really nice DDH-09 custom.

What I feel truly bad about is that I can't bring myself to name any of them. I spend so much time and money maintaining and getting new clothes for them as well as props but still refer to a doll as "it". Is that cruel? Does anyone else have this issue?

taking things slow. oneechan approves.

>>16377639
If you have had them for awhile I would have guessed a name would have just naturally happened by now. It's odd that you seem to empathize so much with them and still have not picked a name. I don't think it's a problem though but instead of "it" maybe start calling them "girls" if using "it" bothers you.

I guess I will say how I named my girls and maybe some other people will tell their stories and Maybe you will be able to get your girls named.

So I wanted something different and English I eventually settled on "Cake" then after I got my second doll and all the stuff surrounding that someone in this thread named her "Waffles" now I just follow a food theme and name them after whatever food I feel defines them best. So maybe pick a nameing theme?

>>16377705
C ute. My dolls were named for similar reasons. Ginger, Pepper and sort of recently, "Panko"

>>16378000
Oh wow a subset of foods spices and coatings. Our girls could all be food freands!

>>16378231
On top of that I believe another anon has a "Basil" in their collection?

>>16377705
>>16378000

I really like the idea of a theme, it's adorable that you guys have the food thing going on for your girls. It's also something that keeps them connected in a way. So I'll definitely have to think about what I could pick.

Guess I project onto lifeless objects really easily and just know that if I allowed it, I'd take it too far in no time.
Plus I still have insecurities about getting into bjds in the first place, since I have my roots in regular action figures and went from 1:12 Star Wars to Figuarts to dolls in under a year.

This is gonna sound maximum autistic but on weekends my best friend would come over and we'd set up huge dioramas and play out some made up stories with the figures (he's 26 and I'm 27). It was the best of times but it stopped almost two years ago since we both got really demanding jobs and he shortly after developed depression. I haven't shown him the dolls I got since but I'd love nothing more than to introduce him to this hobby too and maybe give him one to help distract and give him something to care for. But I'm scared that regardless of him being as enthusiastic about figures/playing, this would cause a rift instead of help us bond again. Not sure I'll be able to embrace this hobby fully without sharing like I used to either.
I know this is bare-bones info, but could any of you help out with suggestions?
And holy crap, sorry for blog post...

Have we reached bump limit?

>>16378736
About 20 posts ago. We've been on page 9 all day and we can still post images so this thread's still good.

>>16377639
>What I feel truly bad about is that I can't bring myself to name any of them
I don't name any of mine either but I do refer to them as girls, she, her or their character name if I need to differentiate between them.

>>16375208
Sorry haha was travelling a lot on my last few days so couldn't post. Also almost all my pictures are on my SLR.

Here's a phone one from Beppu.

And to make it up, another one from my last hotel in Akiba.

Also I bought another body before leaving since I had an extra Mirai head.

Small girl with smaller girls.

>>16379522
Now all you need is a kig suited person holding the doll and it will be the trifecta

>>16379536
Then all you need is a mech holding that person and it will be a tetrafecta