Blythe
The second part of the Doll Show that took place last Sunday - the first part in the Doll Show photo article.
Today we look at the other stuff which include Mama Chapp, 16 scale and Blythe.
First up is Obama and personal body guard Miyafuji Yoshika.
Whats the name for this style?
Been thinking about getting eye lashes for my girls lately.
I don't know what it is but many folks who have adopted dolls want to show them to others - I have the same feeling too ^^;
Among the guidelines at the Doll Show was an item asking folks to be careful when carrying their dolls about as the fingers can potentially take out an eye. I say a few folks carrying their daughters around with them on the day.
Some cases for folks to carry their dolls around - most of these fit Blythe dolls. I was looking for a violin Dollfie carry case with no luck. The Doll Party next week is more focused on Volks dolls so there should be more Dollfie goodies to be had.
One thing I do notice about the doll world is that there seems to be a lack of casual clothes - mostly seem to be dresses or costumes. I guess for a steamstress/seamster that making casual normal stuff would be a bit boring?
More bits n pieces.
The other thing I discovered about being a doll parent is that you want to buy stuff for your daughters or sons all the time ^^;
This reminds me - I need a yukata for my girls to wear in the Summer.
Some Final Fantasy type gear being donned by the boys.
Many garnments cost the same or more than human ones ^^;
Some nice casual clothing for a change. One of the things I've learnt about owning dolls is that color comes off on their skin really easily. Saber was wearing her blue default dress for ages and what happened was that color ended up transferring on to her shoulders and wrists. Managed to remove most of it using paint thinner.
The pink trousers here could potentially be bad for doll skin. I suggest using cooking wrap (that plastic film stuff) to cover the body before fitting dolls out with dark color garnments.
Some more frilly dresses. Cant wait for my next made-to-order item from Chun.
For those who would like their daughters to fly and have nekomimi and tail.
Frilly stuff.
Azone do a ton of doll accessories and clothes.
Girls in pajamas playing with pillows - the every day view at your house.
More dolls on display.
Lots of different brands that I'm not familiar with - probably because I'm mainly interested in Dollfie Dream.
Many materials, buttons and buckles for those who make their own doll clothing.
30 yen for a single piece.
More traditional Japanese gear.
Some Blythe history courtesy of Wikipedia
Blythe was created in 1972 by designer Allison Katzman and marketed for one year in the USA by toy company Kenner. The doll would only become popular some 30 years later.
In 1997, New York TV and video producer Gina Garan was given a 1972 Kenner Blythe by a friend and began using it to practice her photographic skills. She began taking her Blythe everywhere with her and took hundreds of photos. In 1999, she was introduced to CWC's Junko Wong by artist and illustrator, Jeffrey Fulvimari which brought Blythe to the attention of Parco and toy executives.
In 2002, Gina published her first book of Blythe photography with Chronicle Books, This is Blythe. Later that year, Hasbro (the Trademark and License owner) gave Takara of Japan a license to produce the New Edition of Blythe (NEO Blythe).
Blythe was used in a television advertising campaign by the Parco department store in Japan and was an instant hit. Success in Japan led Hasbro to issue a license to Ashton Drake Galleries (ADG)to produce Blythe exclusively in the U.S., where the doll become a niche product in a marginal market, selling largely to adults.
Saw many cats next to the Blythe dolls but not too sure what they are about.
Mini Blythe dolls which I've never seen before.
I guess Blythes are like the Nendoroid equivalent of the doll world?
Blythes get short sighted too.
4,500 yen for this dress.
Kanu in Nurse gear.
More Blythe outfits.
What the name of this style?
More of the traditional stuff.
Lica (Rica) chan - the Japanese equivalent of Barbie.
I remember some industry talk a while ago when Mattel wanted to bring barbie into the Japanese market - the folks at Mattel were shocked in disbelief when told that Japanese folks didn't think barbie was cute.
Retro Japanese Barbie ad below.
Moar Blythe apparel.
And for those who have not seen it yet - human Blythe dolls.
More Blythes...
...and more.
Maid goodies.
Rin Kokonoe.
These are a series of seamless joint dolls from Arte Tokio.
The Arte 060 is about the same size as my Dollfies with the L bust but costs 74,800 yen.
Blythe stands.
Cheap Blythe gear at 2,400 yen.
The cutest Blythe on display.
Miko?
This is going to be the next giveaway prize.
Kevin Cooney doll?
Forgot the name of this series.
Kamen Rider.
A familiar flag.
Kagami takes a break.
The first time I saw wigs in a bag - they usually come in a plastic box.
Some girls relaxing on the sofa.
Mamachapp girls.
More Mamachapp.
These are my fave. Soo Sweet!
Mamachapp don't usually sell any of the Mokochan series at shows but they made an exception today - but I was too late by the time I found out ToT.
Little angel.
Lacey stuff.
Small stuff.
Stylish stuff.
Handsome stuff.
Randy stuff.
Elegant stuff.
Girls on the grass. Would love to be on the grass today on this sunny public holiday.
Quite like this pic.
Sheep girls.
My wifey likes flowery patterns which is why we have flowery curtains etc which I wasn't a fan of. But since adopting Saber and Aoi-chan, I'm starting to like flowery patterns! Soon I'll be growing oppai. Wont get any work done as I'll probably be playing with them all day.
Some furniture and jars of stuff.
Iron man breaks out in song.
The chap that was slaughtered by Wolverine is Bush.
This is what Yoda gets up to in his spare time.
Spidey cant help but look at Tamaki-chans eyes.
A load of malarkey going on.
Some dolls have a pilot dressed as a maid in their heads.
After applying for the press pass for the Doll Show, I got a list of rules for press folks to follow. It started off with some blurb about how there are folks who think that doll collecting is a weird hobby and for that reason many doll collectors want don't want their photo taken.
I personally don't see any reason to be embarrassed about ones hobbies or interests and would prefer to share rather than hide.
I guess one of the reasons one may be embarrassed could be because that traditionally boys play with cars, soldiers, robots and pull the wings off flys while girls play with barbie dolls.
From the previous poll, I see that there are quite a few males who are interested in or collect dolls - many in my Flickr contact group too.
What do you think about blokes who collect dolls? Whats the difference between collecting dolls and figures?
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What were the other rules for those with a press pass? I have been looking online for pictures of Alchemic Lab's (錬金術工房) new doll that was shown at this event but haven't found anything. Did certain tables not allow pictures?
Also thanks for posting this, I enjoyed your pictures.
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
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Confession: I LOVE figures!!! But Dollfies scare me... a lot! :O
^^
Student
Especially the small ones, they are so creepy. Big ones actually look pretty nice.
I'd say but then I'd have to kill you :D
I agree The big eyes (real eyes) of small dolls seems like they're piercing into your soul @_@;
future president(hopefully)
same here...
Bounty Hunter
Dollfie reminds me of Chucky... +.+
Kagamin's Waifu
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I think it's fine to for a boy to like collecting that stuff as long as he doesn't become too obsessed with it... not just dolls, but anything really ^^;; too obsessive is not a good thing, normal hobby is perfectly fine~
Also, that furry anthro doll is kinda scary...
Filmmaker
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Kevin has a doll?????????????? Now I definitely think you deserve one danny!!
Dirty Gentleman
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Actually, I think that's suppose to be Colin Farrell from the movie Phone Booth. Why it has a doll, I don't know...
Filmmaker
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Hey... I see what you mean.... (two looks) ... Phone Booth must have made some impression on somebody.. .
大学生徒
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I totally was thinking The Matrix, but then remembered that it was Carrie-Ann Moss' character in the phone booth in the first scene and not Keanu Reeves. And neither of them had facial hair in that movie. I fail.
大学生徒
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To be Colin Farrell he needs waaaaay more of THE MIGHTY MAN UNIBROWWWWWWWWW
大学生徒
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"More tea Mr. Choo?"
unemployed
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I definately agree w/Darknight,If Kevin has his own doll Danny should have one also. Only fair!LOL.
I really liked that photo w/all the Marvel figures in it, Wolvie is my most favorite X-MEN! Can't wait for the movie,hope it stays true to the origin. Also Yoda needs something to do in his spare time....?????lol!! Maybe he teach her how to use the force, the force would come from here eyes so to say.
MOSSAD Employee
Yeah...someone should have done that to the REAL bush a long time ago.
大学生徒
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seconded.
unemployed machinist.. yeah
He was a poor decision maker.. but honestly he was still the president of my country. I don't go running around saying we should off any other countries presidents.. Even the funny little man in north korea.. Though he should probably be committed to the mental hospital..
So please don't hate on other's presidents.
Btw, for the record I never voted for Bush. I'm a democrat.
大学生徒
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So am I, in case you couldn't tell =P
Oppai Inochi
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i must know where can i get the final fantasy clothes? must have the cloud advent children set!
Project Management
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Ok Danny, now you made it ^^ !
Somehow I will manage to get my site mascot into dollfie form ;) !!
This article of yours is hell for my thirst for action.
Programmer Trainee
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I find nothing wrong with guys collecting dolls.
It's nice to see there are here. Where I seem to be most of the collectors are girls. Oh well.
大学生徒
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Wow, so much good stuff here, I'm in love with the middle Mama Chapp doll on the couch. ^^ But alas, I just bought one and they are expensive, so... http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/18080/Mama+Chapp+Mokko-chan.html So did they allow you to play with them and pose them for pics, or were those dioramas set up like that? O_o (The politician/superhero/star wars pics I mean) In the one picture it looked like it said SARS bakery at first. ^^; And those Blythe dolls scare the hell out of me.
大学生徒
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And d'oh I just realized she's "Moko-chan" not "Mokko-chan" I thought there was a chiisai tsu in there. ^^;
Student
>This is going to be the next giveaway prize.
:runs and hides:
Viewfinder
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lol at Bush XD XD
Blogger Looking For Employment
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Yes You Can...be a Doll, hehe!
I dunno man, I'm not a doll kinda guy (I'm cool with guys collecting them). I'm warming up to the idea of collecting figures, but I'm not gonna start until I move out of my parents' house (gotta save up, and I don't really have my own space to put them anywhere).
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the main reason why i'm not in to dolls is my pay check, need more zeros on it *sig*
Self employed
At first I thought Blythes look slightly creepy, but then now I think they have a special attraction to them. I wouldn't compare them to Nendoroids of the 'figure world' - they aren't as cute, but perhaps in a special Chucky way.... ;) Can't shake the image of my house at night full of Blythes....
I want a Dollfie and am not embarrassed about doll collecting or even figure collecting. Not much difference to me but Dolls are obviously higher maintenance, more expensive and could ultimately be more addictive...
Blythes freak me out... They may be the Nendoroid of the doll world, but the over-sized heads and eyes scare me slightly. I'm not usually doll-phobic, but those ones are the exception.
Network Specialist by day, Otaku by some other time
Me too! Those big heads and oversized eyes is kinda "alien" like. Don't want them staring back at me when I suddenly wake up at night. But Dolfies and Mamachap dolls are really nice.
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I don't like that bighead dolls very much, but the dresses are very nice!
I saw a Nyoro~n somewhere...
and Rin!!
Dirty Gentleman
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That Obama doll's face looks kinda weird. Evil sith lord kinda face.
I wanna win that giveaway prize. So I can give it to gordon.
Indiana Jones is gonna steal that armored vehicle. Cue music.
Wolverine is being framed. It was Churuya-san looking for smoked cheese. Nyoron~
"Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you?" - Yoda
Poet (not)
Yoda the old geezer...
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next giveaway prize WANT! ('~')
Student
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Indy looks pretty sinister behind that tank. That or he's just a wuss trying to avoid confrontation.
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Why is that Star Wars lines quoted out of context always sound so dirty? x_x"
Pokemon master
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Is..is that a Kagamine Rin?
Now how do I get my hands on that? :<
???Confused???
Guys collecting dolls is fine with me...I'd collect Dolfies, but that's just an expensive hobby I'd hold off til later...
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haha that next giveaway doll's perfect
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I like the last few havok scene photos.
Looking at all those furniture and clothes I'm thnking "are those Figma compatitble too"?
I dislike dolls with faceso of the realistic type.
Those Mamachapp dolls looks extremely cute!
Student
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o_o i kinda really want those luka and rin dolls...
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image 25922 - reminds me of Elegant Gothic Lolita. not an expert, so take my guess with a big grain of salt.
image 25951 - punk? but with lace?
image 25964 - those are lovely dolls and costumes. especially love the naginata.
image 25965 - giveaway LAWL!
image 25975 - agree with you - these are REALLY cute.
image 25983 - wow PRETTY!
image 25985 - are those real pocket watches? do want!
image 25990 - the cheerleaders approve XD
"What do you think about blokes who collect dolls?"
I have a friend who says he just acquired a BJD [didn't say what type]. All I said was, WOW you're rich - they have to be imported here, and then there's all the upkeep that you talk about here.....
Student / Software Engineer
Image 25965, this is going to give me nightmares.
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Very nice to see much more different types of dolls in this report! Good Job Danny~
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This second part of the doll show seems more abnormal than first one. Well, I suppose not all dolls are cute and hug-able ^^;
SOS Brigade Leader
Those Blythe Dolls are really creeping me out >.< . Reminds me of Chuck *shivers*
I personally love the Mamachapp dolls they are just super kawai .
College Student
I see "Should be avoided at all costs" at 10% now. Haha... I wonder what the gender makeup of the poll respondents is.
student, part-time NEET
Lol at Spidey staring at maid cleavage with the "how do I shot web?" expression! I wonder what kind of "web" he's trying to shoot.
"jack of all trades" (master of none)
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IMG 25938...why the heck does that say "Fanny Fanny"??? LOL LOL LOL (Can I just clear something up here too... in the USA, fanny means ur butt... but here in Australia it refers to a woman's...erm... 'front bottom'. You get my drift.
Web Designer / Animator
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Some of the dolls look like "dream of doll" from Korea.
Its superb expensive hobby to collect dolls so its a thing to proud of. hahahaha.
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I think figures, to me, can act as a physical representation of my interests in anime or possible manga or video games. As figures are usually based on Characters from such mediums. Dolls however are sort of a personal second "person" that you take care of. I think that's why they're associated with Women so much, and why I'm sort of turned off by them as opposed to figures.
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possible--> possibly*
Characters--> characters*
Wish I could edit every now and then...
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thanks for your photo ^_^
Student/Amateur Artist
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The Blythe dolls are somewhat creepy. The Luka and Rin dolls were really cute, though.
I don't see any problem with men collecting dolls - it's a harmless (if expensive) hobby, and it's good to have an interest you can be passionate about.
none
I don't see anything wrong with guys collecting dolls some people do and it makes me mad my dad always tells me things about my tsukasa figma and he tells me its for girls since I always carry her around but I don't care, anyways I need to get a mama chapp I just need to find the money.
Nurse
Hmm...Not a huge fan of the Blythe. They just don't vibe right with me. But those mamachapp dolls are ridiculously adorable and I want one ^^ Wonderful photos as always!
Speaking as a member of the opposite gender, I don't think it's weird at all for guys to collect or be interested in dolls. It's all a stereotype and silly to think that only girls should like that kind of stuff, and I hate stereotypes. But it's still a very ingrained thought in society (at least over here), so I see why some people might be embarrassed to admit it, although I don't think one should ever have to be embarrassed about sharing what they enjoy with others. I do understand the reality of the situation, though.
I get some looks when I tell people I'm into anime, manga, and figure collecting (and they see my ever changing computer wallpaper, which is currently sporting Guchuko cuteness), and I'm certain some people think I'm a strange weirdo (maybe even some people in the anime community, since figure collecting is mostly targeted towards guys and the fact that I can appreciate the beauty of the figures and want them badly, whether fully clothed or not, heh), but others are actually interested or at least don't mind it. Not that I bring it up myself out of the blue, but if it the interest subject comes up, I'm happy to let people know.
But maybe I'm just biased since I'm already into this stuff :P In fact, don't listen to me, I don't know anything -_-; Just enjoy what you enjoy and be happy ^^ That was probably better than that whole paragraph in the middle. Ah well.
unemployed
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Hey when I was growing up for christmas my brother and i got the original GI Joe Dolls, the 12 inch versions. Had all the gear, and had the wooden footlocker w/rope handles. Sure was neat back then. mine was in perfect condition. When I moved out my mom sold them to a doll hospital, sure was mad,bwah bwah!! They would have been worth some money.
So i say there's no problem with guys collecting dolls or figures.
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haha singing Ironman is terrific, reminds me guys from Elite Beat Agents o//
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Those Blythe dolls scare the hell out of me.... and that next contest item is... interesting ^^;
Student
I'll be honest...if I was there I would freak out. Dolls like that give me the willies.
University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player
Once I'm able to save money enough..and a Dollfie that I want, I don't think I'll hesitate to buy one ^^;
Student
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Dolls and figures, both similar in the form that they are representations of characters but I guess the figures that are seen are more based upon known characters, while dolls may be seen as a more feminine thing because of the customisation I guess of clothes etc, and most of them are just a non known name. Well that's what I think.
Blythe dolls just creep me out, sorry but I won't be getting one of them.
On the other hand mamachapp look moe, ahh I might get one. But definate on DD
Well, that concludes this Doll show I guess, very nice photos around. Can't wait for the next show that comes up soon.
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The Blythe also scare the crap outta me... and the contest item isn't really what I expected XD. By the way, anyone looked up the Mamachapp site? You see, they made also Konata, Tsukasa and Kagami from Lucky Star, and they are planning to make a Mikuru (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) one too!
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I like those Miko dolls, say Danny any DDs that look like Rider from Fate/Stay Night? cause it'll be awesome if she wear maid outfit with megane ^^
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Sounds more like something Caster would do.
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LOL @ "This is going to be the next giveaway prize"......
That sure does look like Kevin ^^
Megurin Luka & Rin doll spotted~~~
LMAO @ Master Yoda~~~
I think it is perfectly fine & normal for guys to collect dollfie, it's just a kind of hobby anyway. I assumed dollfie owner tend to have more care toward living object as much as a pet owner does. I would definitely adopt dollfie if my bank account manager allows~~~
Nekophilia
Wanna win the prize for your upcoming birthday present? xD
三年せいとオタク
I'd be scared to win that ^^; Gave me the willies.
Otaku
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I see some Busou Shinki clothing in pic #25949. Wanted the Miko dresses so badly.
Otaku
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Danny, they are Busou Shinki doll in pic #25994.
Pick some up, you might end up liking them.
Student
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Ya....and we even saw some of them in maid uniform,so cute....^.^
Student
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The Mama Chapps are so cute~!
the blythes freak me out though..*shivers*
Nekophilia
Mamachapp dolls are.. kinda cute xD Maybe they just remind me of Ichigo Mashimaro. Would love to get one someday! Are all those dolls in image ID#25976 the "moko-chan" series? Cause I have no idea what series they are, but those on the display sure look cute!
Very cool and funny display in the pics at the end. Loads o anime and crossovers ^^ Any full pic? If not I'll just dl the seperated shots~
Also, that small doll coming out of the guy's head, is it custom made or something? Its like... so small and cute.
I've been converted.. I know.
Thanks for these info on dolls, Danny ^o^ Maybe if you drive enough traffic to volks website or something, you will get SADs ^^
Slacker
There's a definite similarity between the Moko-chan dolls and the Ichigo Mashimaro characters. I think mammachap has managed to capture the Moe esthetic very well.
Examinee
somehow my female friends over here like males with a bit of feminine touch. Guys who show their softer side tends to be more popular.
Student, part-time worker
I just wash the clothes to keep them from bleeding onto the dolls, but I wouldn't recommend it for more delicate garments.
Also, a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is much better for removing stains on the dolls. I don't know how available they are in Japan, but paint thinner is a bit dangerous me thinks. O.O
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Magic Erasers will have to remember that. And I hear washing on the delicate cycle works really well.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
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what works on resin (SD) doesn't work in vinyl(DD) and vice versa. Magic eraser works on resin but does nothing on vinyl.
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Really.. What does work on the DD then?
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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do a search on acne cream on vinyl stains ;) I had a doll limb got stained by a dark fabric before (horrified when I found out) used 10% benzoyl peroxide acne cream (can be clearsil, or oxy10 ^^ over time it does fade off ^^; but gotta be patient ^^;
Student, part-time worker
Ah...had no idea. Have only researched ball-jointed dolls as far as resin dolls go. XD
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FINALLY THE PAGE LOADED
*looks at next giveaway item*
USO DA!!!!!!! щ(ﾟДﾟщ)
Nekophilia
Cmon, its cool for a prank xD
College Student (Graphic Design Major)
as a blanket word, you might call that style of dress Lolita. What i saw looked like a more specific Gothic and Sweet Lolita, with some Victorian influences.
LOL, maybe you didn't care that much? hahah, well you know now. :3
and yeah, the next giveaway is DEFINITELY deserving an USO DA!!! reaction! (O_O)
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
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Make the next give away a Blythe, that way only Chun and me will enter :P
So many great photos.
KITTEN! She is such a wonderful lady in real life. And the gentleman (Atelier Matin-san) who makes those glasses is also the nicest man!
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
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oh and I forgot to add
Kevin Cloony doll is Colin Farrell Doll.
Those cat dolls are Niki, from Odeko and Niki-chan - Petworks Sekiguchi make them.
And I could have spent a fortune at the show! WOW!
Law student
Ah, i wish there were doll shows like that over here. I'd go, and nevermind if i'd look out of place or not.
former Emperor of Britannia
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Dollfie, figurine, Gunpla, Trading Cards or whatever it is a person is collecting is actually not the business of those who wish to criticize that person's past time or what we all know as "HOBBY". No one can discriminate someone's hobby as long as it doesn't harm other people.
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image ID#25951 - Punk Style
Wonderful photos ! My friend who is a Blythe collector said she loves this article!
Web Designer
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Males collecting dolls is fine. Dress and pose them up is fine. Taking tons of dolls pictures is fine too. But other than that, it can be quite creepy to see anyone talking or treating a doll like a real person, if you get what i mean.
Student & Artist
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I love dolls and all, but the Blythe ones are creepy!
And the boys in image ID#25981 and image ID#25982 are very relevant to my interests...^^
Student
All the dolls are awesome.
I want one soooooo bad. But dammit, I'm too poor.
Oh. And the 'handsome' ones are creepy. D:
Industrial engineer
http://inotas.blogspot.com
Amazing pictures, some faces look strange, like stuck up girls ¬_¬
anyway, I liked this one: http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1699/Blythe.html#image25969
are those Jin Roh special team soldiers?
Awesome Win! ;)
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hmm I'm thinking of getting a dollfie for my daughter. ^^;
btw the guy doll in the phone booth is Colin Farrel from the movie phone booth:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_Booth_(movie)
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whoops should have read the comments first, looks like the pie-man spotted it first. ^^;
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
For your daughter... yes... for her... I'm sure you will luv a expensive dollfie... I mean 'her'... very good, carry on... ^^;
http://www.marvinryan.com
LOL! shh... It'll be our little secret. ^^
btw if I win the cat doll, can I send her to you, then I'll ask Gordon to send it to me if he wins. ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
Those Mamachapp dolls are so cute and I wanted to have at least one~ <3 <3 <3
I'm a male and I don't mind collecting such dolls =3
Sysadmin
http://coolandspicy.net
That Sakura doll in the 3rd to last picture is pretty cute. I want her >_<
Student
http://jbantha.wordpress.com
about the poll:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/JBantha/pacman.jpg
Student Game Development.
i dont like dolls :P
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
http://picchar.cerestia.net
Blythes scare me >.<
As for males who collect dolls, it depends ^^'
In a nutshell, as long as they're not so obsessed over their doll/s that these dolls are the focus of their lives XD
...I wants a D.O.T. Shall. Been debating whether to spend all that money on her for nearly a year now >.<
Spiral Knight
Collecting dolls seems perfectly fine to me, rather like collecting figures. That being said, while many of these dolls look fantastic, some of them really scare me.It's as if they are staring in to me and sucking out my very soul with their gaze. Must be something about the shape of the head.... or the eyes... the eyes.... THEIR EYES!!!
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
I can't hold it anymore! I need to get a DD >_<;;
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
second last picture, the maid doll with the >< face is super cute!! Anyone know what's it called or something?
Thanks for the doll coverage ^^
http://miwakoblog.blog39.fc2.com/
Not Miko's outfit.Those dolls wear Hakama over Kimono.
This combinaition was for school girls in Meiji period.
You can see many college girl students with Hakama at graduation ceremoney in March.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Nope...Blythe still scares me...reminds me too much of chucky...
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
Haha, guess it's time for me to leave town and wander the planet with my Red Frame?
Personally I think that anything is weird only as long as someone thinks it is because of mindset, preconcieved notions, or social rules. The only way to smash that thinking is to be open with one's belief, and that applies to both sides.
All that messing around at the end had me in stiches. XDDD
College Student
The Obama doll is probably the best in terms of figure accuracy and precision. wwwww
Former Sys. Admin, future Psychologist.
LOL, that's the R. Lee Ermey Motivational figure to the right of Obama in the first photo!!! I wonder if it's the R-rated or X-rated version?
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
i think those seamless dolls look like punks.
i need to get my hands on a dollfie. all these posts are making it look more interesting than getting figures.
University Student
....I'm not too interested in these...
College Student
Sorry but I think guys that collect these is a little odd.
I wouldn't avoid them as such but Im not the type to collect dolls myself, but then again I like Gundam so does that make me sad? Wheres the line between toy and hobby?
Anyways that girl doll that Yoda is looking at looks like she is wearing the mirai outfit.^^
The Ryuk is pretty cool.
Art student
http://ohcirnine.wordpress.com
That's a busou shinki Pomock and Strarf in the 2nd to the last photo.
I don't think that there is anything wrong with having this as a hobby. It doesn't appeal to me, but I understand how it could to others. Though it still creeps me out! Not the people collecting mind you(though I'm sure there are a few who could), but the dolls themselves.
I'm glad you have discovered a new interest. I just hope it doesn't cut into Gundam/figure coverage too much. I just loved your articles on those events, and hope you still attend a few despite your insider connections.
Student
CANNOT UNSEE "NEXT GIVEAWAY PRIZE" T_T
Also, Blythe reminded me of the DJ Max song, which I Googled again real quick and I think it really is related to the dolls since the title picture thing associated with it has them.
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
Blythe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxHKaYQLGh4
=P -or that's what I think of when I read that word... Can't believe dolls like that exists...
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
I must confess that most of the dolls shown in these images really aren't my thing, some I find downright frightening... ^^;;
No offence meant to those who like and/or collect them. Sure they're great dolls and all, just not my preference.
Pianist / Tenor / Composer
http://philideous-alucard.animepaper.net/
Spiderman's spidey sense must be tingling
Student
http://p2pnadie2pp.deviantart.com
wolverine one was funny! ^^
Student at a school somewhere
http://pixiebee.deviantart.com/
I really like the Rin/Haruhi dollfie
As usually Danny takes great photo.
Pic 25922---looks like victorian style
Pic 25951---looks like gothic punk style
Pic 25965---SO this is what a real life neko looks like....O_O
Pic 25969---Danny's 1/6 army from zeon???
Pic 25981---Cool doll that the gals may want.
Pic 25991---'scissors papers stones' now off with that button...hmmm the force is strong.
University's Slave
I'm again in the group that doesn't dig the Blythes. Nothing against those who do, but every time I see them my reaction is basically: ". . . .huh." Mamachaps are adorable though! DDs are still my fave, but I wouldn't mind a Mamachap one bit.
I think people like to dress their dolls in ways that they feel they couldn't pull off in public, hence the showier clothing. Some of those dresses I would so wear in people size though--like the black one on the rack inhttp://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1699/Blythe.html#image25933 . Pretty!
I think people collecting dolls is perfectly fine, regardless of their gender. It's when they become completely convinced their doll is a real person that I begin to get concerned. ^^; A bit of it's fine, as it kind of echos playing pretend as a kid, but insisting your doll has a soul, for instance, is a bit extreme.
Technical Account Manager
http://howdoyoufigure.wordpress.com
I want that Obama figure, just because it would be hilarious to display.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Mmm.. The Luka doll on image ID#25990 and Mamachapp dolls would be my favorite out of the bunch. I find the Blythe a bit disturbing though (especially after reading the hybrid post)..
http://blog.paddedstudio.com/
Cree.. pee ... pee .. pee ... Creepy. For me it's all about the hair. Plastic hair and good chances are I want it, strands and well - no.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
Blythe is for girls.
I find them extremely creepy.
First, they don't have eyebrows and second, their feet are abnormally tiny, third they looked malformed overall.
I have a cartoon somewhere of my girlfriend's blythe doll tearing up that Russian teddy that's so popular in Japan, name alludes me. She didn't find it too cheerful.
I've uploaded 2 adjusted images . . .
www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/doll_25985.jpg
www.tomiotsuji.com/dannychoo/doll_25975.jpg
Notes on how to enhance images are on the Doll Part 1 thread.
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
http://pixelkitty.net
"Blythe is for girls.
I find them extremely creepy.
First, they don't have eyebrows and second, their feet are abnormally tiny, third they looked malformed overall.
"
Unlike Barbie, who's proportions are so ridiculous that she'd be ten foot tall with size EEE breasts and only a 16inch waist?
I don't mind when people say "not for me" but I do get offended when people preface (or ps) their comment with "no offence" - if it wasn't going to cause offence, you wouldn't even need to use that term.
If I am not particularly into a certain collectable - for example Im just not into Mamachap or Licca, I don't spout "ohh ugly, people who do that are weird" or "that stuff is just creepy" - those comments are rather hurtful I think.
Sorry for using your post Tomio as an example, but so many comments on this particular thread are rather depressing in their unintentional meanness to people who do in fact like Blythes and don't think their hobby is creepy, unnatural, disturbing or otherwise warranting such statements.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Agree with the "no offense" thing. Members who say this one too many time often have problems logging in after a while ^^;
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
I think Blythe dolls are an exception to the rule ;)
Just joking. Sorry for hurting your feelings on this topic.
I know Blythes have an obssessive following, and their owners are very committed.
But I guess if anyone said anything about my PSE Ribbon Style, Kureha, or PSE Ultra Jump (my favourites) I would be put on edge as well.
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
The barbie comment made me laugh out loud. =) And adding to what you said, I have no idea what people are even doing reading the article in the first place if they don't like something that's IN the title. It just seems like they want to troll or make some off-comment to others. And I love Mama Chapp. Nyahhh =P
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Seriously.. I don't care what anybody else wants to collect.. If they have a valid reason for doing so. Or even an Invalid reason.
I love my resin girlies, I will love Illya when she gets here, and Rin if I win out in the Volks Lottery.
really stereotypical stuff gets old. though, honestly there are some things I still stereotype.
Guys shouldn't wear makeup, unless they are on stage, being filmed, or queer.
Guys should wear Men's clothing, not their girlfriends jeans. sorry , her pantsu are okay.. but not her jeans kids.
but, outside of those, I'm pretty lenient. ^_^ So, do what ya wanna do, don't interfere with what I wanna do.. and I won't have to shoot ya ^_^ (this message is at not one in particular just so everyone feels safe)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
O_O Her pantsu are okay, but not her jeans? That threw me for a loop there. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that actually... ^^;
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
LOL *trying to picture my boyfriend in my pantsu*
HAHAHAHAHA XD
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
LOL!!!
unemployed machinist.. yeah
What ya never woke up after doing the tango.. in a real hurry.. and ya just grab whatever roo's happen to be in reach.. before throwing ya pants on and going out the door..
Why is it that I'm the only one thats accidently wore my girlfriends underwear..
Btw.. for the record it was more comfortable then tightie whities.. biggest problem though is.. really doesn't offer much, support.
But if your like me.. and wear boxers.. Your used to that anyways..
Professional slacker
http://kleintoys.wordpress.com/
My husband and I have his and her dollfie dreams and he is pretty accepting of my doll collection (which is fairly large) then again me having such a large collection myself and talking about them might have just wore him down.
It's exciting to see all the different doll types together at a huge show like that. I occasionally go to small meets with other collectors but that is it.
Blythes are very polarizing even in the doll community, you either love or hate them. I didn't like them at first because they are shiny and have no eyebrows then I got one of Gina Garin's books as a gift and ended up wanting one of my own to photograph. I was getting bored with pullip after collecting them all and well they are at the very least different.
I believe the cat dolls are called Odeco but I am not positive.
Artist
http://mitoko-sohma.livejournal.com/
The pictures came out beautiful!!! I love how clear they are, I feel like I'm actually at the doll show (I wish .-.) I had no idea there was such a large variety of dolls out there. Some of them are really cute! My favorite out of all of them has to be the one cosplaying cardcaptor Sakura, she came out so beautiful <333
Writer
http://gratzindustries.blogspot.com
I think that in the US, collecting "action figures" and collecting dolls like these would be seen as two very different things. Having scantily-clad "dolfies" all over one's desk here would be about like having pictures of girls in swimsuits on one's cubicle walls--and neither would win you points with the general office population. Action figures? You'd be thought of as weird, perhaps, but dolfies would have you branded as a pervert. (Which I don't agree with, but that's what most people would think.) In that sense, I can see why some people would not want their pictures taken. Some people are embarrassed to be seen as "otaku," and others wear it proudly.
The yode one was halarious, hehe
cool stuff!
University Student
The only dolls I'd actually spend money on would be those Mamachapp cuties and the Rin ones, otherwise I'm positive that place would drive me insane.
College Freshmen
I don't really care if other guys collect dolls but I won't be doing so. I'll admit the clothes look nice, and often times, it's the clothes that make the man, but I still find the dolls themselves unappealing.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I'm still considering getting an Azone dolls... other dolls seem to be scary or expensive.
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
I've wanted AZone Shana forever!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I didn't even know there was an Azone Shana 0.o The one I wanted was Koron or Yuno from Hidamari Sketch.
Student
http://mizunoyuutsu.wordpress.com/
oh wow, the pics were hilarious :D
Oh the dolls, Ive got not interest in them (still prefer PVC figurines) but I certainly have nothing against guys collecting Dolfies. Besides, looking at some other stuffs, let's face it, the Dolfies were made with male customers in mind. :)
It's kinda weird to see guys collecting dolls but that's only cause I'm not use to seeing it. I don't think there is anything wrong with it and I seen a few in the pics that I want. ^_^
frills addict
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annaneko/
oh lordy, this post has too much win goin on W-I-N!!!
IronMan singing & Wolverine murdering need to be wallpapered plz!!
Mamachapp dolls are gettin cuter by the minute
I think doll collectors are a tiny bit crazy, but thats simply from being forced to listen to them rant on and on and oooooooon about their "precious doll children"
Frog
http://www.littlblackrose.net/unko
Lovely photos!
The guy dolls are hot ^o^
Would love to have one of those, or a mamachapp (so cute! ^^)
Unfortunately can't afford it =(
And the Blythes kinda scare me D:
Art assistant / Cosplayer/ Flavor Princess.
http://www.himearts.com
The was the most amazing things about visiting Japan was all the fantastic 1/6 scale stuff you could find. I do more garage kits, but my husband and his friend are into making custom 1/6 figures. I guess thats why people who are into dolls it doesn't weird me out because there is nothing to be weirded out about.
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
LOL at the new giveaway prize ^0^
Nurse
haha the giveaway prize is something else...looks like a cross between a troll, gnome, cat, and some random monster that shouldn't be named.
Finance Engineer, Accountant, Otaku.
I think it's normal to collect figures, and dollfies for men and women and I've my own PVC, and resin figures also, was a great dolls expo¡¡¡ very impressive the quantity of dolls that was in the same place, Mamachaps are so cute and MOE, they has lucky star stuff¡¡, for me I would love to get one of them, but dollfies are quite expensive for me at the moment T_T, for now I wish to buy a Kagami figma figure, maybe for my birthday ^_^'' Lucky star¡¡¡¡ rocKO-N¡¡¡ hehehe
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Hehe me want the handsome doll :")
Thanks for the coverage, Danny. I LOVE looking at doll show pics so I can dream of buying all that stuff.
Slacker
http://www.tentaclearmada.com
I have a bunch of 1/6 scale dolls, mainly from Takara's Cool Girls line. I can't afford them now, though; they used to be $30 and they'd come with all sorts of cool weapons, accessories, and extra hands, but now they're like $150 and up.
Pedobear approved
Long as the hobby's harmless it's not a big deal to me one way or the other. I do tend to think guys collecting dolls are a bit odd, but otherwise it's not that big of a deal. Then again I'm hardly representative of anything, considering how far left some of my views are. (I tend to dig some figures myself, but don't have a very huge collection or anything).
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
That doll you called Kevin Cooney is meant to be Colin Farrel lol. In PhoneBooth it looks like.
I love dolls..... and this is making it all the harder not to just order Mabel...
THIS: http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1699/Blythe.html#image25965 Is one of THE most disturbing things I've even seen....
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Colin?
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
bwaha, Colon Farrel
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
Oh god, lazyeye jenkins was in that movie too, wasn't he? Whatshisname, erm, Forrest Whittaker. Hate that guy.
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
So many lovely dolls. Getting ever so closer to giving up figures for dolls now. I look forward to your coverage of Dolpa 21 next month.
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
Pic. #25922, 25923, 25924 = Gothloli ( MAJOR cuteness) #25951 = Nenderoid Steampunk? IDK. Mamachapp figs look sad for has no mouths... *And Yoda looks funny gettin' his "Jiggy" on!!*
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
Oh, BTW, "Next giveaway" would give me Nightmares about Catgirls!!!! *Bbrrrrr*
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
"Many garnments cost the same or more than human ones ^^;"
I think you've stumbled upon why doll owners call their dolls musume, Danny. They nearly cost just as much. ><
"Since adopting Saber and Aoi-chan, I'm starting to like flowery patterns! Soon I'll be growing oppai. Wont get any work done as I'll probably be playing with them all day."
Oh, that made me laugh so hard. I'm not even sure why - maybe because it was said with the internet-equivalent of a straight face. xP Also, pictures from Iron Man onwards were incredibly amusing.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Eyelashes.... Some people do put eyelashes on DD, but personally I think they look better on resin dolls and DD look better without them. I tried lashes on a DD and I want to remove them and just paint the lashes next time. It find it goes better with their anime look. You can apply them with regular white glue just to try it out, so if you don't like it it's easy to remove them.
About the casual clothes, I know what you mean! At first I only wanted to dress my girls in BTSSB and other frilly lolita stuff, and into sailor school uniform and maid dressed and other anime looking outfit. Then I started wanting to dress them in more casual clothes but you are right it's hard to find hehe. Volks made a few casual DD outfits 1 or 2 years ago but hasn't really made any since.
I bought a few pieces from Musedoll which fits DD nicely and some are a bit casual. Musedoll body is very similar to DD, the legs are just a bit skinnier. Some tops might be too tight for the L bust though. If it's a loose or stretchy fabric it will fit, like this sweater :
http://www.musedoll.com/shop/step1.php?number=497
The jeans are very tight but fit :
http://www.musedoll.com/shop/step1.php?number=552
The shoes fit DD perfect also.
Stains, wow you removed it with paint thinner? Hehe. Better not leave the daughters in dark clothes for too long, if you do, it's better if you wear body stocking underneath. Actually DD stains a lot more easily than resin dolls. Resin dolls don't really stain much and they can be coated with protective stuff (which doesn't work well on DD's vinyl) Volks body stocking works nicely. http://www.volksusa.com/ddbodystocking.html
But plastic wrap works too if you are on a budget hehe. To remove stains that are deep into the vinyl, this stuff from Twin pines works great :
http://www.twinpines.com/Catalog.html?VT=abi_PFt0rN.ojIi_aQ2iLucTDmtIciK7.E47OFt0rNc8EG&Tmp_CategoryID=00002
Some people also use 10% benzoyl peroxyde acne cream if it's available in your area without prescription (not avail. where I live), which works kind of the same way as the twine pines stuff. The chemicals work the stain out or bleaches it or something like that. Used it a few times and was happy. Nothing else worked. But I'm curious what kind of paint thinner you used?
laaaaaaaang haaaaire baaaaaaabie O_O
I think I wrote too long, gomen ^_^"
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I like your entry, very informative :3!
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
good to know at least 1 person read it hehehehe XD
anime + games collector
that almost as good as the first articl3 danny good job.
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
hahaha Ironman good!!!
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
I dont feel like attempting the next giveaway lol ^^;
the mamachapps are sooooo cute!! Theres so many cute guys XD
struggling with final project
Woah, so many adorable stuff up here... *___* I really, really like http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1699/Blythe.html#image25948 -> the outfit is gorgeous. :3
And LOL at Bush. ^^;;;
Bush gets mawed, Wolverine is the prime suspect, though Churuya-san and Shana innocently look on, they must not be excluded from the suspect list as well. Who knows, it might be a plot by both girls to frame Logan.
And so that's what the Grand Master of the Jedi Order does in his spare time, waving his hand to pretty girls and saying "Reveal your eyes to me, you will." And they'll respond "Reveal my eyes to you, I will" and proceed to undress.
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
I clicked im as normal as can be caue i collect 1/6 scale figures but it is still kinda strange. I can them figures instead of dolls though.
Welder
http://touchedmusume.blogspot.com/
I admit that is rather strange(doll collecting).....but who am I to say? I obsess over hello! project and I know many people are creeped out by that.
iCafe Manager
My friends think I'm weird collecting Gundams and Zoids or anything that requires assembly. I wonder what will they say if I start collecting these?
financial accounting specialist
http://magnetic-rose.net
i own a TAEYANG myself (i prefer PULLIPS; BLYTHES creep me out for some reason) and it is devilishly difficult to secure any kind of clothing for them -- casual or otherwise.
i would've loved to have attended this event just to stock up on clothes. i hope the next time i'm in tokyo, another doll event is being held on the same week!
Paintball Technician
http://www.myspace.com/sarsinajar
I think maybe one day i will get into Dollfies. Right now for me, Figma's are a Priority XD
Creative Director
I use to own a monkey.... so I guess these things are better as they don't poop in your lap or bite your ears.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
what happened to the monkey? o_o
Creative Director
gave it too the zoo... as he grew up, he became too wild to handle.
Student
http://situsaleatorius.blogspot.com
Obama's doll lol, lots and lots of stuff for the dollfies, adopt one will breed your pocketa
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
Meh, I'm feeling waaaay too introspective/drunk to reply to this..............
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
I like the Volk dolfies, but most of the ones in this post scare the crap out of me.the Mamachapp girls though are cute and remind me of Strawberry Marshmellow x3
Teleoperator
http://yaplog.jp/ranpichan
That's amazing, I thought that the Doll Shows and parties only featured Volks but I see i was wrong. Pretty interesting male BJD i've seen there...
I don't get why people could be ashamed of their dolls. They all are gorgeous.
The difference between collecting doll and figures: You can interact and change the appeareance and poses of your dolls, base them on someone who existed (real or not) or make a full new story for them.
Figures are premade, and will alway be the same, they are really cute too (specially nendoroid, wich i love) but unless they are a Figma or similar they can't pose nor change.
I "try" to collect both. hohohoho
Professional Student
i think there's nothing wrong with people who collect dolls :) even if I myself don't collect them. btw, i like the obama pic and the last pic hehehe
Grinder
Oh man I don't understand the facination with Blythe dolls ... they are insanely creepy with the disportionate head/face ~ gives off a chuckie vibe?
Mamachapp dolls are pretty much the the opposite of Blythe ~ they are very cute
Dolfies look pretty nice overall if you have clothing that hides their joints ~ of which the anime versions such as Saber Kanu etc make use of costuming very nicely. I guess it all comes down to the finishing and the skill level of the artist putting one together from scratch ~ as the skill of putting together clothing, hairstyle and make up make up a lot of the asethics of this genre of hobby. Everyone of course has their own vision of beauty tho ~ as you can obviously see with Blythe Dolls ... *shudder*
I mean if guys want to collect dollfie's it isn't weird.
i think its cool for those guys out there and be brave and say "i collect dollfies so what" even if they just warming up to the idea.
As for me i need more input not output in paycheck
*sigh*
back to the savings board
Student
http://www.mygulpi.com/forum
Your "next give away prize" scared me...it was horrible T_T
Schoolkid
http://did-someone-say-anime.blogspot.com
Nice selection of dolls here. :3 Am I the only one who likes Blythes?
The Japanese aren't the only ones who don't think Barbie's cute. I think she's somewhere between "slut" and "airheaded mall-crawling bimbo".
Graphic Designer/Student
http://www.cardinalperception.com
The Iron Man photo would be perfect if he were holding a bottle of Jack Daniels instead of a microphone.
PHP Programmer
I want those small buckles and fixings! I tried looking, but I really can't find any of those here. *sob*
Nice wigs and great face-ups on some of the Neo-Blythes. I'm not so much a fan of petite Blythes.
Programmer
http://whatsacoder.blogspot.com
This dolls are worth the price. I mean I've seen several replicas here in our country but you can see in the picture the difference of being original!
Dollfie Dream Collector and High School Student
LOL wolverine kiled George Bush...XD I wish I could get to one of those doll shows. :D
Student
Blyth dolls or whatever look like puplips
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I don't see the problem with guys collecting dolls... Since we ARE collecting figures... Right... RIGHT?!
Seeking
Looks like Danny will be writing a review on an Arte Tokio doll soon.
I'm sure it will be helpful review, until it comes out, maybe you can read mine.
http://ofarte060.blogspot.com