Doll Show
Doll Show 25 took place yesterday at the Tokyo Trade Center in Takeshiba. You can easily get there from Hama Matsucho station on the JR Yamanote line.
Been to many figure events over the past few years. Most of what I saw was the same thing again and again - especially the Garage Kits. And as for the new PVC releases - I see figures nearly up to a year before they are announced anyway and limited editions just arrive on the doorstep. This is one of the reasons I don't (need) to attend figure shows as much as I used to as I can still bring you the exclusive goodies ^^;
But the Doll Show was a completely different experience - optical eyes wide open with tons to see and buy.
I don't think I've ever used up more than 4GBs for photos in a single event before ^^
Coverage will be separated out into a few posts. Today we are going to look at Dollfie, Dollfie related and 60cm related goodies. Blythe etc to come later.
Many of the photos turned out crappy as I struggled to get decent shots in the florescent lighting.
Not sure how many people attended the show but the queues outside pretty much disappeared by 11:30 - opening time was at 11.
What they done was to guide folks to each of the 3 floors and then put a freeze in place until everybody was in the building. Once everybody was in, they lifted the freeze and let folks move between floors - until then, everybody had to stay where they were. Would have sucked for folks lining up early for a limited edition on the 3rd floor but was initially guided to the 5th floor.
Today only 3 floors were used but there are usually 4 floors where one floor is for folks to display their dolls and take pics.
One of the notable things I noticed about folks in the doll world - there are many cute lady doll seamstresses! As I was walking about inside I was like "huh?" Wha?" "Wow!"
Most attendees seemed to be aged 27 and over-ish. Ratio was 50/50 for men/women.
The profile of men was diverse from young trendy guys through to otaku ruck-sack types.
Ladies ranged from lolita apparel to designer types to OL's.
I notice many male doll collectors on DC too and thought I'd do a poll to see a breakdown of whose who.
Volks have their on show at Big Sight next week called "Doll Party" but were at the Doll Show looking for Dollfie Nanoha parents.
Personally not a fan of her white kit but think that shes got a cute face. Was considering getting just the body and head on yahoo Auction where somebody is giving her up for adoption for 40,000 yen - no wig or uniform included.
Some lovely wigs.
Picked up a load of business cards from sellers and even made a Volks related contact - a Dollfie Giveaway for you soon?!
Cant remember who's who so just picked out a few sellers worth visiting online.
Notice the url format. This is one of the reasons why Japan is still in the Web1.0 era.
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/zephyr1/533663/ (wigs)
http://zapateo.com/chico/ (shoes)
http://pongeesox.web.fc2.com/ (shoes)
http://chikoworld.com/ (underwear)
http://kitten.jp/top.html (blythe)
http://www1.odn.ne.jp/honey-slash/ (blythe)
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/xxwater_mirrorxx (apparel)
http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/yuriyurikoubou (doll food)
http://usasa.blog40.fc2.com/ (bikini)
http://homepage3.nifty.com/doi-midori/ShinyDoll/indexJ.html (dolls)
http://bany.bz/ik27194/ (apparel)
http://dollmall.jp/ (apparel)
http://plumedor.blog39.fc2.com/ (apparel)
http://chocolatenostalgie.blog33.fc2.com/ (apparel)
http://www.wild-rose.org/ (apparel)
http://dolcevita.holy.jp/ (apparel/blythe)
http://park19.wakwak.com/~corkcats/ (optical eyes)
http://littlebells.net/ (nanoha style apparel+swords)
http://www.miruya.com/ (wigs)
http://gxsxr.web.fc2.com/top.html (accessories)
DD (Dollfie Dream) Yukino.
Some leather boots n shoes for 60cm dolls (which include Dollfies).
24,000 yen for the boots - cost you more than human sized boots.
For folks who want to encourage their daughters to smoke.
Even the ashtray has ash in it. 800 yen for this set of Marlhoro cigarettes by Doll Interia.
I've been mainly following the Dollfie Dream stuff so am not familiar with any other brands including Super Dollfies.
More stuff that costs the same as human sized ones. These are eye patches. May need one soon.
Table O leggings.
Kanu with Dynamite Body DD as Motoko.
More DD stuff - nothing as nice as what Chun is making for me though ^^;
More footwear.
Acronym time.
DD = Dollfie Dream
MSD = Mini Super Dollfie
SD = Super Dollfie
BJD = Ball Jointed Doll
SAD = Suddenly Acquired Dollfie (a free Dollfie from a sponsor).
I stopped at this table and smiled to myself "I'm getting one!"
Music player and headphones.
Then I looked at the price of the cheapest ones - 5,800 yen. I then thought to myself "Hmmm. Looks like I'm not getting one" ^^;
The one I wanted is the pastel green one at the bottom right of the photo - 8,800 yen - you can get a real one for that price!
Looks great but am not dishing out 8,800 yen for one. Would have picked one up if it was about 3,500 yen.
Kuma-chan pantsu - 1,500 yen.
Gorgeous dress. All made to order.
From the same seller.
Forgot to ask how much but probably costs at least 3 kidneys.
At the Miruya stall looking at the wigs. Many wigs are made for Super Dollfies but they do fit on Dollfie Dream dolls too. Hmmm. Eyelashes.
Another lovely wig. My girls haven't washed their hair in months ^^; Wonder how I should go about doing it.
More footwear. These are in the 4,000 yen range.
DD. Forgot the names of them.
Hats and headbands.
60cm (Dollfie size) dolls of the Kannagi girls soon from Azone.
Dolls from the 2Heart series. The Azone dolls are more mainstream and generally cheaper than Dollfies but the quality is not as good.
When you got too much homework - you can get some equipment for your dolls to help you.
Anybody own any guy BJD's in the dannychoo.com doll community?
And to make good use of your dolls time - a Xeon quad core 34Ghz processor notebook with 32GBs of memory and a 1TB SSD - all for just 6,000 yen.
Something for your daughters to wear at night.
Silver hair looks good on Saber.
Most of the dresses are made for a standard M Bust but my girls both have L busts.
Dollfie Airi.
This Dollfie has glass eyeballs. Prefer the anime eyes.
More closeups of Nanoha.
Hmmmm. *checks back at the yahoo auction page*
Many folks do up their dolls with makeup.
The "Crazy Diamond" Battle Action Stand - 6,500 yen. Comes with extra bits to hold up the legs.
Was listening to the man next to me speaking with the dealer. "The extra arms looks like tentacles. Mufufufufu."
Wanted to pick up this dress but was all gone 30 mins after the event started. Was about 6,500 yen.
Something to dress up your daughter when taking her for an evening dinner in Ginza.
Some saddle stands and bats. Was nice to hear that the seller reads dannychoo.com ^o^
The saddle stand he makes are discreet and smaller than my other saddle stand. He said its perfect for folks who like to pose their daughters naked @.@
Mio Cosplay dollfie.
Kanu invites you to take a shower with her.
Some fold-able chairs - 6,000 yen each.
And how about some furniture for your daughters too?
Not available at Ikea and range from 2,000 yen.
If you want your musume to have softer eyes than the default then how about this custom made "Peach Pie" bust - yours for a laughable 15,000 yen.
A nurse to attend to your daily (dolphin) injuries?
Many maid gear to choose from.
Didnt watch all of Nanoha but this looks very Nanohaesque.
Optical eyes by Corkcats.
Some photos as a reference of how your daughter will look like after a transplant. Be sure to check the size of your daughters optical eyes before purchasing. Dollfie Saber takes 22mm eyes.
The last pair I got from Volks ended up in major fail - made Saber look evil! Got a pair at the show and hope they look good on Saber this time round.
For short sighted dolls - bit pricey at 2,500 yen.
Touhou brooms, rakes, swords, daggers, spears for those who want their daughters to guard the house while you is being sleeping.
For the naughty or kinky daughters.
Goth maid loli DD Kanuwants to hold your...hand.
The white dress at the bottom caters for bust size XXXL ^^
Dollfies leave their stuff all over the place - give them a bag so that they don't keep loosing stuff.
More glasses.
Cute gear.
For Dollfies that demand more firepower.
And for Dollfies who demand much more firepower.
Gorgeous eyes.
Your first date?
Your younger sister?
Mummy?
Girl next door? This is actually Asuka Langley Dollfie. I remember staring at her at a previous Chara Hobby wanting to buy her but cost about 60,000 yen. Thank the good lord for sponsors.
Speaking of the good lord - been listening to the 1.fm gospel radio channel from time to time. Has some great tunes but the commercials seem to be all about loosing weight, giving up drugs and recovering from debt ^^;
Your best friends sister.
All the girls gather for a day out.
Dollfie Ryomo Shimei. Has a sweet face with that wink. Didnt really watch the Ikkitousen series - is she supposed to be injured with one eye?
Dollfie Haruhi with a Mini SD (or DD) body as Rin Kokonoe.
And the photos I posted earlier - the girls with their new glasses and Aoi-chans new hair do.
The new stand that I picked up is less discreet too which Saber is using now. Will pick up another one at next weeks Dollpa.
Rest of the Dollshow coverage soon.
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Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
they don't have guy dolls by any chance do they? your girls might get lonery. ^^
Video game developer
http://www.instant-ramen.net
GI Joes FTW =D?
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
From the pictures there are quite a lot, although I find the female ones a lot cuter for now.
College Student
Those Dolls look nice!!! I like how they have so many different outfits and options!!! If I ever want to take that next step I will have a little sit down with danny!!! LOL
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
After this post! I really want a DD T-T;;;
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
Do it...You won't regret...=w=
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Should I build my own DD?(buy a bodybase, eyes, wig, accessories, etc.) Or get one that is already designed by Volks?
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
It depends. Say if you want to build your own character (makeup as well) or you want to save some money, then I will suggest you to build your own. However if you are very interested in one of the anime character particularly, then might as well save the trouble and look for one in Japanese Yahoo auction.
Of coz, building one is wayyy more fun then a completed DD. That's what I do to mine.
Please feel free to check out my posts here.
I also uploaded my building diary in this forum (Sorry it is in Chinese, but u can see what I did to put her together)
Hope this is helpful!!!
http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-90245-1-1.html
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Thanks ^_^
Don't worry, I'm a chinese too(Cantonese). But, I'm still learning to write ans read XD
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
Oh great!!! come around to the forum often. There are a lot DD/SD owners and they are very kind and will share with u their knowledge on Dollfies.
Oh and we can help u out with Chinese-learning too...hahaha...but before that, English is more than cool so come on over and I will meet you there ^^y
Student
I understand... me too T-T but i think not for now...
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
wah~! dollfie heaven
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
Nice Danny!!! I wish I can go too...>< those headphones looks so cool>w<
also I am very interested in their custom eyeballs...speaking of which, Danny did you change the eyes of Saber yet?? "^^
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Not yet - hopefully this week.
struggling with final project
female here, and have been interested in male BJDs ever since... I can't remember. ^^; Some of my friends own them, and they can look really pretty when the face up is done well. *A* I prefer the normal optical eyes than the anime eyes, though...
Love the report! The headphones for dollfie sure look very interesting~
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
AhAH..........I wanted to go to dollshow.........OTL...
I will need to purchase at least ¥ 6~70,000.....but...
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
WAAAAH! This post is influencing me a lot to desire Dollfies badly XD hahahahaha...
yeah, you got a point danny. A BJD convention/event is a refreshing thing to attend.
Looking at the pictures posted, i could definitely say "MUST GET ONE!"
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Forgot to mention, based on the chit-chats i had with some BJD owners here in my country. BJD's really tend to eat a good sum of dough from their parents/owners. But as far as i see it, as long as it can make your BJD cool/cute and you have a few bucks to spare then why not.
http://blog.yam.com/avan
so many stuffs want to buy... @_@
Graphic Designer, Business learner
http://blog.yam.com/igCharcoal
I know huh, we'll probably broke if we had a chance to go there...XD
Anything interesting... that's what I do.
http://www.youtube.com/user/29point55
Me want a DD! Daddy Danny, me want DD! *spoiled voice*
Haha! This is just too cute! Dollfie Pens and Dollfie Laptops! Not to mention the Dollfie headphones!
Nekophilia
Gorgeous dresses here that there(pantsu too o.o). I'm guessing the reason they cost three kidneys is because they're purely handmade.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3480205448/sizes/o/
Has a french maid feel to her. Yummy. ^^
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3479399315/sizes/o/
Hawt. Me loves stripes ^o^
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3480207672/sizes/o/
And this one. The dress goes so well with the girl herself! >.< Expression, hair and the little flower.. Definitely one of the best, imo ^^
Mmm Mio guitar. Bery detailed. Moe moe kyun version soon?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3480210162/sizes/o/
And most importantly this beautiful nurse. Simple yet so... Hmmm..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3479408807/sizes/o/
Isn't she sweet girl Komaki Manaka from ToHeart?
>Nanohaesque - I'm learning new words in every article.. lol
I'm being converted >_> Must.. resist.... temptations!!!!
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Yes she is Komaki Manaka from To Heart 2
http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/dollfiedream/dd_iintyo.html
She was sold at Dolpa 16 (3 years ago or something)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
Nanoha chan looks promising... I gotta save my money for now tho ;_; I have a neglected boy resin ball joint doll from luts (his elastic is loose and I am lazy to try to change it ^^;) image ID#25875.... Oh lala o_o;
Shinigami
http://superchan-oktaku.blogspot.com/
hmm 99,99% are girls dolls and at this level is to expensive for mine pocket.
i am already happy to see so much info about it.
Otaku, Gamer, Collector, Forum Moderator
http://pandatr0nics.wordpress.com/
Wonderful show! It makes me want to get a dollfie ^^;
I showed this article to my friend who loves blythe dolls and she asked me a lot about upcoming doll shows... It turns out a lot of Toronto doll shows are cancelled now. Hope she will come back to read the next part of the doll show when you post up about blythes.
Examinee
Lotsa things cost as much as the real ones.
and looks as real too. especially the headphones
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Another interesting event. It seems like Dolfie is more costly than regular figures since you can buy accessories and other things to change the looks. The world of Dolfie is more interesting than I imagined~
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
Excellent photos! That dress that costs about 3 kidneys as you said looks really awesome. I wonder how long it took to be sewn.
Cigarettes for dollfies? Are they real, or rather, is it possible to smoke them or are they just for decoration?
Injured
Amazing amount of items for them. Looks like a totally new world is being made now. If they get the Kannagi Dollfies right I doubt they will keep any in stock.
On normal photos I use like 4:3 3.5 mega pixel mode so I can take loads of pictures the full on 10 mega pixel would be too large to upload 1 let alone 35.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
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My kingdom for a dollfie mikuru. Anyone care to do proxy bidding?
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Irresistible~~~~~
Kannagi dollfie, DFC WTF!
My friends who collect dollfies will be drooling on this article ^_^
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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^^; That was my first thought too - "Kannagi doll? Sweet DFC!"
http://xcomprandomness.co.uk/
I hate to say this but, that Yukino shot looks creepy as well as a few of the others. Don't think I'd like to be stuck in this place on a dark stormy night ^^;
Military
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yay miś uszatek ... ekhm kuma-chan in japan
and cute dolls pantsu
GIS Tech
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This looks like one of those hobbies that if you get into, you really wouldn't want to do anything else because of the cost and complexity.
As interesting as some of it looks, I'll have to be staying far away, for the sake of my bank account.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
so many dollfie's, so little money!!
i hope i get atleast one dollfie in my lifetime.
Student, Musician, PHP
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omg... that was... omg!
I want a dollfie too T___T they're so beautiful. I liked the Rin cosplay.
I never thought accessories would be so expensive. 2k each glasses? I was completely off margin on the giveaway :(
btw, the eyes stands were... disturbing...
dollfie seamstress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabotajiin/
Those action stands are amazing I wonder if they work with regular Super Dollfie.
photographer
http://www.icedsoul.de
not too sure, but... this somehow really passes by me...
statues and figures I am into also, but this... no idea why, but just doesn't appeal to me... maybe I'm too european fot that :-D
University Student
*girl scream* I think my guess on the giveaway is....
Would like to have a dollfie, will get one one day.
Massaging boobs
I has dollies! 4 MSD sizes, 2 Tiny, and 2 SD. Planning to get a Dollfie Dream next.
Wow, look at all that merchandise! I`d been in heaven if I was there! So much pretty! Youre lucky Danny, and your daughters too. Love Aoi`s new wig. Its very fit on her. ^w^
Poet (not)
The glasses fit Saber perfectly. So cute!
IT Administrator
Look pretty good! But it is a big black hole for my money....Still try to control myself...
Quality Management
I want to take the super multi-joint stand that can hold the doll in whatever posture ~~
Student & Working
It would be interesting to visit such a show one day, surely it would be a new experience. Although I don't think I would collect dollfies or dolls, it seems like a really expensive hobby!
none
I would want the kokonoe but to make it will cost me alot.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Arte Tokyo made a Rin Kokonoe doll, it looks SUPER CUTE on promo pics but it's made of soft silicon with internal wire frame, which I'm not sure I would like. It's a completely different kind of doll, and a lot more expensive too... but I did drool at these pics for a few days when I first saw them lol. It's worth looking.
http://www.artetokio.com/english/kojika.html
Student
Wow so many accessories! Also I've been wondering, but how do the eye transplants work? o_o I can't even begin to guess how you might remove the original eyes from the doll...
University's Slave
The top of their heads come off (with some fineggling in the case of DDs I've heard), and then you can get inside and replace the eyeballs there.
anime + games collector
damn that is a mass amount of dolls some of them even creep me out, the mio chan one is probably the best one there at the shown followed by the haruhi one.
Sysadmin
http://coolandspicy.net
Wow, a lot of cool accessories there. Such an expensive hobby though >_<
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
I plan to get a son sometime soon ^_^
And it looks like I have an idea how much the glasses cost now. Damn.
Hope I can also participate the doll show some day >_<
Student and full-time otaku
The DD's remain the cutest dolls in my eyes; some of the other ones are just plain creepy. Amazing what kind of gear there is available for dolls, although I can't say that I'll ever be repared to fork out that much cash for a hobby: figures are expensive enough ^^;
Pastry Chef
I think that boy in the vest is a limited Hikaru Genji one...Its so painfully expensive on Y!JA...T_T
Can't wait to see the rest of the photo reports! They're like instant wishlists for Dollfie collectors aren't they?
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
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Looks like so much fun! Thank you for the coverage! Ikkitousen ryomou shimei she has a dragon in that eye thats why it is closed or with the eyepatch. She looks very different in that picture. The kokonoe doll is adorable:)
Permanent Japanophile
Ooo, a male doll would be so fine!
Student artist
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I would like to get a doll but it is expensive
Student/Amateur Artist
http://poisondusk.wordpress.com/
So much great stuff, even if it is expensive. The clothing is so detailed, and the wigs look beautiful.
When I have the money to get a dollfie, I'll probably be getting a male one since the two characters of mine that I'd most like to see in doll form are both guys.
student
image ID#25891 That big head dolly looks really freaky.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
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That's a Blythe doll. My previous girlfriend used to collect them, together with minature grand piano, riding horse, tea sets, etcetra. They freaked me out too ^-^;;
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxHKaYQLGh4&fmt=18
:P
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
The animator for this movie took nearly every shortcut in the book.
It would be ok if Blythes looked like the animated girl, but the wide heads and spooky eyes freak me out. The heads are about 100 times too big for the body as well.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Ok I think you looked into that way too much. I was just kinda like: "hey I know a neat music video with blythe dolls in it, I'm going to share it".
And you're all like "The animator for this movie took nearly every shortcut in the book. blah blah blah blah"
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
MUST...HAVE...DD... >.< Gah, I really wish they weren't so expensive. One DD would be like 6 months of paychecks (bills take most of my $$), so I don't see it happening anytime soon. *sigh*
I would love to go to one of those doll shows though. ^_^
University's Slave
This has nothing to do with anything, but I love your avatar! . . . in a room. . . . with a MOOSE!
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
Hehe, thank you. ^_^ One of the best cartoons ever!
...sorry, off topic.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
Hey Danny!
Very nice photos. To make them sparkle use Xnview.
For Mac . . .
http://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?t=16416
For PC . . .
www.xnview.com
Open each photo and do an Automatic levels and automatic contrast. It works so well.
I've applied this to some of the above photos and they look hugely better!
Xnview is my standard image viewer.
You're using the same camera as mine. I think you need to change to landscape picture style, looks like you're using portrait. This applies to when you use TV and AV.
Look at page 67 of your Canon manual.
You may want to try User Def and up the sharpness to 8 and increase color saturation.
The camera comes out the box set on Portrait style and I was disappointed with my shots until I changed it to Landscape. Now I'm happy. Hope you will be too.
CEO MIrai Inc
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Thanks! Just changed to Landscape. You keep it on that setting for no matter what shots you take?
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
I tend to shoot with ISO 100 all the time, that compensates for the extra sharpness.
The reason they reduce the sharpness for portrait style is due to the general feeling that a certain amount of blurring is needed to hide small facial hair, defects and skin blemishes. So I recommend only using it for portraits with not much backdrop, else landscape is the way to go.
On my first corporate photoshoot with my old 350D I left my ISO setting on 1600, and everyones' faces turned out dotty. {:O
Another trick for indoor florescent light is to alter darkness compensation. Hold down the AV button (above the WB button) and rotate the main dial to the right. About +2 should do, but check while shooting. Normal light outside I shoot at -1, that's because Canon cameras tends to shoot overexposed slightly. I never use Full Auto mode, except as a last resort. Nearly always TV for outdoors, as Canon's auto mode is a few steps too bright, and AV for still objects. I use auto macro for closeup objects, and AI servo for insects.
TV 10 - 20 with 580EX Flash - dark indoor conditions
TV 40 with flash - normal indoors
TV 80 - outdoors overcast
TV 160 - partly cloudy
TV 400 - sunny with a part shade
TV 800-1000 - sunny to very sunny
Metering - spot only, use top right AF point selection button and cursor keys or set to change spot focus.
WB
shade for indoors and overcast outdoors
AWB for outdoors - slight overcast to sunny
Flash or AWB when using 580EX
Use Adobe RGB when there's a lot of blue in a shot.
I'm enjoying your photos a lot!
Did notice your problems with the above shoot though while I was browsing them.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
I've posted some adjusted images so that you can see what a difference Xnview and a bit of photoshop does.
http://www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/adjusted_01.jpg
http://www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/adjusted_02.jpg
http://www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/adjusted_03.jpg
http://www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/adjusted_04.jpg
Steps -
Open with Xnview
Apply Auto Levels
Apply Auto Contrast
Copy to Photoshop
Adjust the brightness using curves
Apply very slight shadow highlighting
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try this out the next time I take some photos. Danny, did you give this a shot? How does it look?
University's Slave
Aargh. Looking at those glasses, I'm either 1000 yen off or a full 2000, depending on which booth you got them at! Bugger.
It looks like you've got all kinds of goodies available at those doll shows. Lol, it's a good thing there aren't any near me; I'd spend SO much money!
Still, I really really do want a Dollfie of my own. The characters on the top of my priority list are all female, though a couple guys are on my list too. The guys will probably be Obitsus with the male chestplate if I ever get around to making them, while the girls will most likely be DDs. Since DDs are shorter than Obitsus, it works out pretty well actually. ^_^
Student
http://asianmoviereviews.wordpress.com
I'm not really into dolfies, however having followed this site for a few years is one of the reasons my interest in figures began, even though i haven't got any yet. I should have waited before answering the giveaway as this would have been helpful.
quick questions for you guys:
"This is one of the reasons why Japan is still in the Web1.0 era."
even though I'm studying web design, I'm not to sure what was meant by this. anyone care to enlighten me?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Have a look at the designs of the sites and url format - not exactly easy to remember.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Lots of numbers and random letters everywhere - the kind you have to copy-paste to pass on to someone else rather than just say it. ^^;
Student
Wow all those dolls look very nice, those dresses are very intricate and everything is so expensive! I love all the eyes as well and all of the outfits are kawaiii!
Universitary Student
danny you makes me want to buy a dollfie :)
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
Man the contest question is way to easy now. I'm pretty sure I could have gotten the answer pretty much on the dot after seeing this.
I've seen those glasses sold millions of times before for $10 or less, so I based my contest answer on that, but that doll show stand is a complete rip off at nearly $26. Yeeeesh.
My guess is probably wrong now, even though I think I know the exact maker and model of that wig, my guess is now wrong because of that seller overcharging.
While I can appreciate the work put in to design these dolls; especially the clothing and accessories, I can't help but be turned off by these things. With that being said, you should have had a spot on the poll for "not interested". I'm also surprised at the price of a lot of the accessories. I could purchase a small car for the price of a few girls and extras.
I also think having watched Child's Play and Demonic Toys in my youth really makes me feel more creeped out by their appearance than I should be. ^_^. I will admit the one posted by out guest blogger and others with a gothic look to them are nice.
University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player
I really feel like wanting a Dollfie ever since I saw the Saber Dollfie. And ever more when Danny has one with new clothes, accessories, etc. But they're way out of my budget..and it'll cost how many months of allowances just to get one :'<
Soon the time will come..
Law student
Jeez, the day i get into Dollfies inches closer. Just recently started off with the cheaper Azone stuff..
...student
I'd want one or two for sketching, as sometimes some positions are hard to imagine and using real people to pose would often be inconvenient.
Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmyk88
Dollfie giveaway?! YES! I have already decided that I must schedule a trip to Japan when DollShow is on. yes yes....
Student
http://nauxolo.awardspace.com/
these dollfies are so amazingly like their anime counter-parts. man, i should just drop figure collections and go for these...
Video game tester
http://www.flickr.com/photos/melancholywings/
Love the shoe vendor with the shoes in the little shelves. I don't know if I could have resisted those headphones.
University Student - Japanaese Language & Culture
http://daemonworks.deviantart.com
Hmm. Needs more Rozen.
ばり★すた
Did I spy a pilot cap + goggles? Forget the dollfies, I want a pair for myself...! 8D
Ehem. That aside, I think it'd be neat to get a boy DD/SD/whathaveyou for myself. Female dolls (and figures) are so much more prolific than they are, so it'd be neat to have something a little less common! But even disregarding dollfies and their ilk being prohibitively expensive, I found I don't like the faces/clothes on the few male dollfies I've seen. Too... effeminate and wispy, which I suppose works fine for some gals, but I'm not a huge fan of the look. If I could only get my paws on one without such a shadowed look in their eyes, with a nice Victorian-era frock coat and glasses...
And on your poll question; the only doll I have is a 25cm Azone Yuno (from Hidamari Sketch). Perhaps smaller and less articulate than Volks' 60cm products, but she's adorable nonetheless! It was hard enough getting myself to ponying up the cash for her, though, so purchasing anything larger still seems like a long ways off, boo.
三年せいとオタク
^o^ Lol at the hand cuffs. This really makes me want to get a Dolfie however at the price they are no thanks ^^;
PhD Student
I wish I could go to a dollfie show >_< I preordered my DD, but won't get it until July! I can't wait that long! :p
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
July?!
PhD Student
Yes >_< I pre-ordered a DD Nia, and they won't release it until July-August!!
http://sparklingzone.blog124.fc2.com/
Awesome coverage! Can't wait to see the next posts.
As for the questions... Girl and doll owner. ^^ Currently own 2 girls (1/6th size) one complete and another in progress, and 1 boy (60cm size) in progress. Don't really have any pics to show because I really wanna finish the two in progress dolls. Got another boy (1/6th size) on preorder. When he comes in I'll probably share pics since it's a complete doll, and I'll be sure to post pics of my other complete 1/6th girl too.
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
I sososo need a Dollfie now @_@;;
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Nor really interested in dolls. I would rather have a well made figure.
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Somehow I feel as if I am strangely allured by those dolls...
Comic Artist
http://sharii.com
I have been neglecting my son, Shiwoo, he's korean luts doll. This post made me feel really guilty. *goes pet Shiwoo*
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
lol
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
I'm not all that surprised at the price of the items at Doll Show. Dollfies as a hobby is a very expensive hobby and it's probably why I'm slowly fading away from buying figures now.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Because you need the dosh for dolls or because you are not interested in Figures as much as before?
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
I would say that it's because I have very little room left for figures, but most probably losing an interest in figures. During Japan I didn't purchase all that many figures and was more excited about getting my dollfie than anything else.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3480211002_04783b313c_o.jpg
That is definitely not part of the Nanoha series ^^
Some of the dolls look downright scary too. Thinking about joining the Rin lottery and if I get one it was ment to be and if I don't then it wasn't! XD
University's Slave
That is one of Nanoha's wigs though--the one that comes with her teaching uniform.
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
So many pretty things, but oh so expensive. x_x
I think dolls are nice, but they're still not my thing. Would rather have a bunch of figures than one doll. ^^
Former Sys. Admin, future Psychologist.
Some of the craftsmanship of the dresses is mind blowing, the racks of eyes creeped me out, still think dollfies will stab me in my sleep.
Student
I'm absolutely crazy for crobi's refrain the memory dolls. I have been thinking of getting one, since they make absolutely lovely photography subjects. The only thing holding me back is the outrageous price of clothes, and the lack of everyday clothes. Much of what I've seen are crazy gothic outfits. If anyone can point me in a good direction, that'd be great. :]
Student
Oh wow, those Dolfies are something else!
College Student
I always wondered but how do you do the eye transplants? o.o
Student, part-time worker
With most dolls, the head has a removable cap. The eyes are (usually) held in place with puddy that you just have to take that out and then you can switch the eyes. :D
College Student
Ooooh! Domossu! ^^
Student
http://mizunoyuutsu.wordpress.com/
man, I wanna attend that Show too~
Self employed
Yoko dolfie is the cutest I've seen so far...
Aah! Gorgeous dolls!
I especially love the two boys in this image:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3480197754_5cb6e48979_o.jpg
they look amazing! DO WANT. I've always wanted to get my hands on a doll like these but they're just way too expensive, but I'm sure it's worth the price. Hopefully I can get my hands on one soonish. ^^;
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Fwa~ I really want one, so many options to choose from, eyes, clothes, body type etc. But there are always factors that drive me off heh.
1. The obvious, money. ~1000AUD for one that's got the kit. Sheesh.
2. I would feel just plain wierd having one set up on my desk. Still live at parent's home so.. I got older sister walking around. But uhh, i'll make enough money soon so I will get one!
Student, part-time worker
I have two male dolls, one came with a cigarette and hand specifically made to hold it, so it would be nice to have those cigarettes if I ever lost mine.
I wish accessories weren't so expensive. I can't even justify paying $60 for pair of shoes, so one of my dolls just wears bunny slippers.
The girl in image (ID#25877) is really cute. Maybe I want her outfit in my size more than I want the doll though. XD
As far as wigs go...I've never washed mine, but apparently you can buy wig shampoo for dolls. As long as they're not handled a lot, it's probably fine to go without washing them. If they get dusty I just used compressed air to clean them off. :x
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Good idea with the compressed air ^^
Art student
http://ohcirnine.wordpress.com
Clearly, that MG42 for Dolfies would clearly end up in a Strike Witch-ish doll.
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
Dolls, I don't care about anymore (a few years ago I was really interested in owning a 60cm BJD), but Azone making a Nagi and Zange? Do want, I prefer Azone's stuff way more than Volks.
Student
http://meganemarshmallow.wordpress.com/
Also, some of the accessories shown here... really make me want to own a 60cm doll. The MP3 player is so cute~
frills addict
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annaneko/
wow, so many pretty expensive things O_o'
Aoi-chan needs some fancy braids & frilly maid uniform to go with those glasses =P
College Freshmen
Some of them actually look nice. It seems like an expensive hobby though. Too expensive for me.
meow-meow!
http://sokhim.com
woah... all the mini furniture is amazing.
Student
Haha, now I know my guess for the giveaway is way off. 2500 yen for glasses?
???Confused???
I like to get one but that's like a big chunk out of my paycheck just to get the dolfie...but I woulda liked to take a look around...
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
dollfie Nanoha looks very tempting ^0^ wish i was there even though im not much of a dolfie fan...
Student, health worker
http://www.bitterbrownieprince.deviantart.com
Ahhh such amazing detail in those larger dresses. I'll be looking to get a dolfie at some point, though it'll be a guy DD first, and then a girl DD. :3
College student
Yikes, some of those scare me. Though I will admit there is something entrancing about the Saber dollfie. I think it's the eyes...Aoi's just scare me, while I could stare at Saber for a long time.
Student
Some of those dolls were quite nice ^__^ I might get one~
Digital animation
I dont mean to offend anyone but I personally find these dolls to be extremely creepy
Desktop Support in the Medical Field
http://thedisjointedzone.com
LOL @ Kuma-chan pantsu.
The prices for these accessories is almost equivalent to action and scale figures. It makes me wonder if ppl can keep both hobbies without sacrificing the one or the other.
I've learnt where just like figure collectors, it's hard to stop from just 1 dollfie and 1 accessories set.
Unemployed bummer
it's a bloody damn pity you didn't manage to get the dress in pic #25885. LOL @ the expensive headphones. zenbu wa takai ne!
i envy your ability and freedom to continue spending in the current climate, especially on Dolfie stuff that costs more than their real-life counterparts. boots at $240 is mind-boggling enough to me, let alone mini ones for Dolfies. hand-made or not, it's simply too expensive a hobby IMO.
maybe i'll pick it up in old age when i've retired and w/o a partner, haahha!
Unemployed bummer
oh yeah, Kuma-chan pantsu was plain awesome though. i'd buy those!
Kuma-shimapan!
MFT
http://dollpron.com
Looks like you had a lot of fun there at the Doll Show. I've never been to one but after seeing these pics I will have to find out if any are held in the California. I'm saddened by the hurt my wallet is going to feel afterward though.
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
So many cute stuffs...>w<''
Designer / Visual Editor
http://www.youtube.com/user/ImperialPimp
Dolfies look a little too freaky to me. I mean, I used to like Battle Angel Alita a lto, and she was a android, so I guess thats kinda similar. But Alita was a lot cuter..
Nevertheless, an amazing and staggering amount of accessories ! But that's Japan !
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
would love to adopt a daughter if I got (lots of) extra cash to spend..
Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
http://miettechan.wordpress.com/
I want Nanoha Dolfie so bad, she better be available in the summer when I get payed.
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
I'm still really iffy on the Dolls. I really do like the eyes and make up on some of the ones posted though. Maybe if I ever live alone again, I'll pick one up. But my figure addiction currently takes up most of my money. D:
Network Administrator
http://angelinyou.multiply.com/
wow! they're soooo beautiful!!! It makes me wanna buy one T_T but need to have budget XD
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
WHAT? The furnitures are cheaper than the headphone and music player?? What's up with that?? OOoh I'd love to get a kendo for my doll if I have one ^^
BTW in case nobody answered Ryomou has some kind of power stashed in her patched eye. I read further and apparently Ryubi's dragon is in it... Um yeah, you probably better off not knowing ^^;
Oh correction... it's not "kuma-pan", it's "shima-kuma-pan"! LOL!!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
I'm waiting for pics of "Huh?" "Wha?" and "Wow!"
Pls post.
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
AAAAHH, I sooooo regretted clicking this article ;_; now I want a dollfie too >.< anyways the boots are gordeous! Wonder if I can find one life sized for human to wear ^^;
Budding Artist
http://yashiyama.buzznet.com/user/
ahhh, so much dollfie-goodness, they are all so pretty, some of those wigs in image ID#25844 are so adorable @.@
I've had my eye on the Delf MIYU from Luts, and SOOM has some pretty imaginative dolls too, oh, Its so hard to choose ;A;
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
wow those lolita clothes are gorgeous <3 <3 <3
I didn't knew that there's a significant BJD industry ^^;;;
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Impressive, I wonder if they have a new dress and wig for Feena, cause the original ones isn't quite good enough
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Well, I guess I might as well let the cat out now... I have adopted a dollfie and she is going to be on her way to me soon.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Gratz on getting one ^_^
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
I had to make some hard decision there, once she arrive, I will have the whole story together.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I'm trying to guess if it's Feena or not. ^^; It sounds like it...but if the wigs weren't good enough you might have passed...
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Ahhh you are close, but like I said, I didn't think her wig or dress is good enough. Soon I should post her pictures when she arrive.
Otaryman (Otaku-Salaryman)
sooo expensive
I prefer PVC Figurine, thanks
Film Student
http://twitter.com/Zetsubou_Robert
I have to say Danny, before you started covering Dolfies, I had no interest in purchasing one. But I've got to say they've grown on me a lot, especially the anime orientated ones. Oh and the fact they will be releasing a Zange chan is relevent to my interests. One day I could own one!
SOS Brigade Leader
Now that Dolfies are the main thing around Dc.com , Does Danny plan on buying figures again ?
After I've watched and read this Photo Article , I became simply amazed at how detailed and simply Moe the dolfies are . No wonder Danny has gone to the Dolfie Syndrom
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Have not purchased figures for nearly a year now - they all just appear on the doorstep ^^;
Still do like figures though.
ダメ人間, ひきこもり
I watched all 3 seasons of nanoha, liked them, and have never seen this: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3480211002_04783b313c_o.jpg
but dollfie is such an expensive hobby. all those accessories.... you can even get some bigger cupboard and style them to be a miniature room for your dollfie, complete with the furnitures. using transparent paper or acrylic for the windows and transparent side, with a small LED light or something for the lighting. awesome.
having a dollfie indeed is as expensive as having a real daughter, eh? they can even smoke marlhoro and lucky stbike -_-; and contrary to what happens in most anime, I didn't see any Glico Pocky boxes there >.<
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
awww cute. I particularly like the headsets *3*
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
all this not-so-discrete advertising is having an effect on me
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!!!
i one so badly, but my wallet says no... *back to studies*
university student
the more i read dannys' posts about dollfie........the more i want to splurge my hard earned life-savings on one........
Resin and Vinyl Addict
http://www.darkdollhouse.com
You might just have made me want a Dollfie Dreams Doll ^^
Software Pirate
so much variety! why isn't all this available online to us doll owners in other parts of the world. ;_;
Student
http://s1charade.wordpress.com/
i'd buy the kuma-chan pantsu
the shelves of eyes looked creepy xd
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Whoah. Hard-core doll-collecting. And I thought my miniatures-collecting was expensive.
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
OMG! That's a lod of dollfies n stuff... Mmm I lost this event *cries*
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
I have enough trouble explaining the figures... yet I still have a nasty feeling I know where my money's going once K-Rudd stimulates me... financially I mean ^^;
Just looking at all those shoes... isn't making shoes part of your skills set? Got a business proposition for you: "Danny Choo - Designer Footware for Dolfie", could be a good way of rounding up the extra cash for all the bits of gear for the DDs :P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
Awww I love the Rin Kokonoe doll
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
"Mummy?" More like my sister's twin. XDDD
We're having trouble making the public accept figures as art born from the anime industry, but dolls shouldn't have that kind of problem.
Student, Sophomore
my god.... so, if i wanted to buy dolls, (and I do want to get started), how and which companies should i get started with>?
Student
http://niyao.net
Places in the states to buy dolls:
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http://junkyspot.com/
http://www.denverdoll.com/
http://volksusa.com/
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Giving a search through ebay is also good.
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For places to learn more about dolls themselves, there is always the forum at Den of Angels. Junkyspot also has a forum with really friendly people that are always happy to talk about their dolls and answer questions.
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<3
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-Kiki-chan78.
IT Developer
i'm not really into dolls (prefer PVC figures and gunpa more) but those surely are some lovely stuffs... and after looking at how much a dolfie plus some extra accessories would cost... i think i'll just stay with occasionally collecting figures and gunplas
my female team mates at the office would probably go crazy when they see this...
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Wow...wish i was there to see it...
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Hmm... Wish to catch up the event too....haiz..
The new transparent eyes are just too god....
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Wow....hope to join the event too...
The transparent eyes are just too awesome.
maintenence
http://joey1058.wordpress.com
Wow! So much stuff! What surprised me the most was seeing the pics of furniture. Years ago my mother had a hobby of building furniture for 1:12 scale figurines. And in that scale, there was a wide industry of support products as well. So actually I shouldn't be surprised at all. Hobbies are expensive in ANY scale! LOL
For 8 weeks im a NEET
I wanna get a shorta look alike doll and dress him up in girls clothes adn will do the same to the girl. Drees her up in boys clothes. Btw Danny that was a great review.
Pianist / Tenor / Composer
http://philideous-alucard.animepaper.net/
WHERE IS THE KANNAGI DOLL PICTURES DANNY?!?!
ME WANNA SEEE!!!
*drool*
http://simonpiong.com
the price tags make me cringe!
the dolls attires are almost as if not more expensive than what i spend on my attire!
and i though photography was expensive! lol
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Underway with slow internet but the Nanoha Dollfie Dream pics loaded at the top. I'll check this post when I get back for sure. Love the action pose they have Nanoha in. Can't wait to do a photoshoot with mine.
Executive Seneschal of the Third Ward
http://phaeton99.deviantart.com/
Fine dolls.
Lovely costumes.
And heavy firepower...
All my plans for acquisitions have been destroyed for awhile (see my latest news post for details...) T_T
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
I simply love the Dollfie dolls. DD Yukino will probably be my first one ^^
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
Sigh. First figmas, now Dolfies. I swear, ever since joining this site, I'd spent a lot of money on stuff. Going to try for the Rin Dolfie!
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Oh so not cool.... all these pictures... when I've actually got enough spare cash to buy one... Might look into an azone MSD body and the lovely Mabel MSD head. Love her... its $353 for the body and head face up. But I'm not sure how easy posing normal dollfies would be as opposed to Dollfie dreams... I thought about a MSD DD body and the Mabel head... but I don't know if attaching the heads would be any different... MSD's are only 47cm tall. But thats big enough for me, and doesn't cost as much as 60cm Dollfies.
Damn.. I put 'intrested in dolls' for the pole but I technically have dolls already... just not the 60cm kind... I have the 27-30cm kind.... small..
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Will be getting a male Super Dollfie soon... I think.
Gah the accessories and clothes are all so awesome :)
Any plans to do a post of the moron's guide to dols? I get confused by the different scales (DD, SD and whatever) and I don't really understand what you mean by anime eyes being better than glass eyes. They all look glass to me. =/
Student
http://niyao.net
DD is Dollfie Dream.
SD is Super Dollfie.
MSD is Mini Super Dollfie.
MDD is Mini Dollfie Dream.
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Basically Dolls sizes break down by scale. SD, and DD both fall into the 1/3 scale, and are usually in the range of 60cm tall. MSDs and MDDs are 1/4 scale and are usually in the 45cm range.
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Eyes can be made of different materials. Acrylic, Silicone/soft glass, Glass are some of the more popular materials. Some eyes, silicon ones do this the most, refract light out in such a way that it looks like the eyes are following you. I've never seen an Animetic eye in person, but I guess that the name describes how the eye itself is painted.
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<3
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-Kiki-chan78.
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Very neat show, lots to see there thats for sure. as far as washing their hair.. I'd say wash it.. and let it air dry. but, poor Aoi and Saber will be bald for a bit while their wigs dry. get some hats at that point don't want self conscious dolls.
Well still waiting on Illya.. I'm getting really anxious, the tracking system says the 30th so tommorrow she should be here. I really hope so. some of the clothes I bought her have already arrived which boogles me, and I ordered a new wig too. can't wait to play ^_^
Plan to enter the lottery for the Rin Tohsaka at Volks USA attempt to get her so Illya won't feel alone for too long.
Web Developer
The more I look at the pictures, the more I actually want to get one but I'm not even sure where to begin.
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Well, honestly.. I think since your in the states.. Volks USA website. A basic DD is fairly expensive. The Ladies at the store are super helpful, I've called them a ton of times just to ask questions about sizes of clothes and general dollfie questions. I'd start there.
Web Developer
Thanks, I'll take a look at their site. I was looking at the Volks JP site quite a lot trying to figure out stuff. I kinda wish I didn't miss the ball-joint panel that was held during my anime club's convention a few weeks ago. I'm sure there were several dollfie owners there too.
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Definately take a looksie.. And Call em.. the ladies like I said are super helpful!!
malfunction
ooooh I wish I could have gone there! Wonderful photos! I have Super Dollfie type dolls (and guys too!) but everytime I see your doll posts it makes me like Dollfies more than I thought.
Student
http://p2pnadie2pp.deviantart.com
loved the pantsu and the headset
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
Do a dollfie as Tohya Miho from MegaTokyo, I might hock my motorcycle to get her....
Student
http://niyao.net
*waves hand* I'm a doll owner, got six of them so far.
For washing your girls' hair. I use regular shampoo on my doll wigs, then carefully hang them so they don't lose their form while air-drying.
In defense of the Azone girls? The bodies they are on are the new 50cm obitsu body that went on the market within the past year or so. Trust me, they are not a lower quality doll. Smaller, yes, lower quality not in a million years.
For a small idea of what a 50cm body can do completely unaided?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/kiki_chan78/doll_photos/niko/IMG_6422.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/kiki_chan78/doll_photos/niko/IMG_6424.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/kiki_chan78/doll_photos/niko/IMG_6423.jpg
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-Kiki-chan78.
Software Engineer, Hoppyist in ACG, and BJDs
http://acgd.wordpress.com
I want to go to at least one Doll Show or Doll Party in my life....>_<
Dollfie Dream
http://deccaboo.livejournal.com
I am so jealous! No Doll Shows in Wales...no Dolpas in Europe either :wah: I have a boy BJD, a Volks SDC Kurt, but I have far more girls than boys :) In the resin BJD hobby boy dolls tend to be more popular than female ones, there are many female collectors who specialise only in collecting boys.
Tertiary Student ２年生
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Omgawd. Gonna love the beautiful wigs.
Ork Warlord
The better of doll is the accesories, indeed, dolls are cute, but extremlly expensive hobby...
Student at Univ
http://animetland.blogspot.com
I did really like those dolls, certainly gonna buy some once i'm there ^^
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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I'm quite glad I can't afford a doll. Because if I could I'd be tempted to get into accessories, and that's something I'll never have the money for until I have a steady job in a coupla years.
PVCs for now, thank you. Those are breaking the bank as is anyway. ^^;
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
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Niiiice!! I wish I could go to one of these doll shows one day. Thank you sooo much for the DD coverage, I feel like I visited the doll show bit hehe.
I have those exact same Kuma-chan pantsu lol. I feel I recognize many of the sellers from Yahoo auction ^_^"
Regarding the Kannagi dolls from Azone, I'm pretty sure they will be 1/6 scale, the PureNeemo Flection body is 25cm tall.
It's a new body that's used for the new Pipikaratto line and ExCute line will also start using that body with the Secret Wonderland theme. They are cute dolls.
Pure Neemo :
http://www.azone-int.jp/azonet/list.jsp?CATEGORY=102
Flection body : http://6.dtiblog.com/p/pureneemo/file/090327_chiika_photo_03.jpg
Pipikaratto :
http://www.azone-int.jp/azonet/detail.jsp?itemcode=4571116999824
ExCute : http://www.azone-int.jp/doll/catarog/51aod/81pod/index.html
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hmm... still can't quite embrace this doll thingy, think they are more for females. but nice pics nonetheless
Grocery Store Clerk
if could afford one O would total get one of Ein from Phantom of the Inferno with taht fricken MG42
Student
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I've never been to a doll thing before. It's all very new to me, and I now wish to a part of it all. I would kill to be able to live like that and able myself to be an otaku. So, in religious terms, I guess you can say that I've "seen the light."
Then i've seen the light too.
High School Student
http://4kura.wordpress.com
OMG Dollfie i want them!
About that......
im greatful im into gundam then dollfies, otherwise id spend on just 1
its enough i spend shitloads on paints and decals
Civil Engineer
What's the name of the doll in Image No. 25899 with the orange stockings and is the 2nd one from the left? thanks!
Techinical Programming
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Awesome stuffs
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lovely Nanoha on the top and Dark-mode so much
^_^
I work at the hangar beside the airport
malboro or malhoro..
IKEA should produce a furniture for doll..
heheheheh..
temptation is setting in,
*runs around and panic*
hey danny i had a question when the next dolls party coming up, i look everywhere for information but i can't find it
thanks
student
Wow that looked so cool! I wish they had doll shows in the Uk! What did you like most about the show?
Student
http://dollfieroses61.wordpress.com/
T_T I wish I could go to one of these things
Student
Aoi chan looks good in the glasses but the long hair just isnt working for me
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Wow... I can never afford these things... NEVAAAAAAA!
thats so cute i want some of these dollfies i really like the derresses and the accsesories
imma going to the one this weekend!
is there a dannychoo meetup XD!!
Student
http://sashimi-san.blogspot.com/
Someday I'll be there too >.<
Spec Ops Otaku
Seconded.