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Journal Entry: Sat Oct 11, 2008, 1:17 AM


This is my F.A.Q. Though I see that alot of people already know alot about the asian ball jointed dolls because they are quite popular these days.

I'm not very good in this kind of stuff, but I hope this helps.

What are these dolls?
They are Asian Ball Jointed Dolls (bjd or abjd) or even Dollfies; Dollfies are a term Volks (Japanese company that brought out the first bjd in the late 90's) use for the asian ball jointed dolls. Though I don't like that word so I don't use it for my dolls. Also because I don't have a Volks doll. (I just call them dolls |D )

They are made of Resin wich is very strong and pretty material and I think it's also the case why they are so expensive.

What are the size of these dolls?
I guess the smallest one is 10 cm and the biggest one 80-90 cm xD
My dolls are SD (super dollfie) that's 60 cm.
You also have MSD (mini super dollfie) and those are 40-45 cm
These days there are alot of various sizes. But 60 cm is the most common.

Do you make your dolls?
No! I buy them but I do customize them.

Do you paint your dolls?
Yes I paint the faces of my dolls by myself. They call face ups.

How much are these dolls?
The prize variates alot! For whole dolls it's like $200 - $2,000. But there are alot of dolls (limited and second hand) that are much more expensiver! Yes this hobby is crazy! <3

Where can I buy these dolls?
There are really ALOT of different companies where you can buy different BJD's.
I will give some popular ones:

Eluts: [link]
Fairyland: [link]
Dream of Doll: [link]
Leekeworld: [link]
Dollmore: [link]
SOOM: [link]
Okay I can go on forever xD

Buy the doll you fall in love with! It's so much nicer to have the one you safe all your money for and worked your ass off to buy that amazing pretty doll you can't stop thinking of than buying a cheap doll because you want one and after a while you think... nah.
-my opinion!-

Wich camera do you use?
I use an EOS Canon 450D.

Do you edit you photos?
Recently I do that yes. Not that much and it depends on the pictures.

Prints
Please ask~

My Dolls
Nabi: He's an Elfdoll Lydia. The mold is a girl but I (and Sabriell) sanded off his boobs. [link]
Muse: He's an Alice in Labyrinth white skin Elijah head. [link] On a Fantasy Doll body.
Ryuutarou: D.I.M Minimee. Head is made based by a real person. (Arimura Ryuutarou from the band Plastic Tree. From: [link]
Ban: Narsha girl from: [link]
Pura: Leeke Mihael head from: [link]
Mute: Alice in Labyrinth normal skin Heyley head. [link]
Raven: Supia dreaming Roda. [link]
Makoto: Unoa L-bi (only avaiable in Japan or second hand)

More information?
Den of Angels: [link] It's an international abjd forum and you really can find there everything! So if you're really serious about this hobby you can register there and find everything you want to know :3
Also a very handy part on DoA: [link] All the companies (but you have to register first)

Okay I hope this was a little clear and if there are still questions don't be shy and just ask me! ^w^

I will update this once in a while.

Thank you for reading this~ :heart:

Thanks to Arsenic-Spider. I got some information from your faq. I hope you don't mind.

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  • Listening to: Plastic Tree
  • Reading: DoA
  • Watching: my dolls
  • Playing: with my dolls :3

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:iconsamhiel:
Wow, I wish I was super rich then I can buy my own bjds and buy a highly-advanced camera. *goes hysterical*

Well, thank you for posting this. Then I'll know where to go if I finally have the chance to get my own dolls..~!

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I reign the Majestic Maze
:iconblackroosje:
I'm also not rich. Just take the time ^_^

Your welcome.

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:blackrose:
F.A.Q: [link]
:iconjamiesama:
Alpha looks really pretty to me from your photos... but the face up on the site didn't look all that great to me. O_o I liked the second limited version with the little drippies of blood, but im a weird one for liking that.

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I design... Fosho
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:iconblackroosje:
Haha. I like them both ^_^

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:blackrose:
F.A.Q: [link]
:iconalosh3:
thnxxxxxxxxxxxx u saved my life

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:boogie:
:iconmortaleredwolf:
XD I envy your camera.
XP I has a polaroid.

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I may look safe but as soon as I get you alone...
I will eat you!! >:3

My japanese name is 山村 Yamamura (mountain village) 美晴 Miharu (beautiful clear sky)
[link]

:iconblackroosje:
You can take good pictures with any kind of camera ^_^

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:blackrose:
F.A.Q: [link]
:iconmortaleredwolf:
^ ^ Yeah true. I'll have to keep trying with the little polaroid.

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I may look safe but as soon as I get you alone...
I will eat you!! >:3

My japanese name is 山村 Yamamura (mountain village) 美晴 Miharu (beautiful clear sky)
[link]

:iconmurdered-prey:
For the Alice in Labryinth molds, do you have to buy a body for them? I looked up some other owners and they all mention about their AIL molds being on other doll company bodies.

I'm just wondering, 'cause I'm looking at the Bertram to buy instead of a Camine, Sha, or Yder.

And I have no idea how to read the prices. =___='

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~ . : Kags : . ~
:iconblackroosje:
Yes you can only buy heads at Alice in Labyrinth. The best body for the heads are Volks bodies but those are hard to get and very expensive. On DoA you can read a little bit wich bodies fit the heads. It's pretty difficult >_<

[link]

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F.A.Q: [link]

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♥ My dolls ♥



Muse Saiko

Type: Alice in Labyrinth Elijah from [link]
Dorky goth boy

Ban Saiko

Type: Narsha girl from [link]
Cute but creepy little girl

Ryuutarou ' Pura '

Type: Leeke Mihael from: [link]
Mysterious creature

Mute Saiko

Type: Alice in Labyrinth Heyley from [link]
Silent boy

Raven

Type: Supia dreaming Roda
Gothic girl

Makoto

Type: Unoa l-bi
Happy kid

Saving: Bodies! D8<
Alexander - DS Saint/sa Saint
Inori (was Yuki) - Zaoll Luv (genderless)
Nabi (new) - Supia Lana boy

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ALways very nice here :)
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HOI. Ik kwam even langs. Bah jouw dolls zijn echt te mooi en lief :'D Hohoho. Shoutterdeshout o.o
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i love ur dolls ;P u have inspired me to take on a new hobbie!!!
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<3 your dolls :D
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