Korea Dollfie
Its great to see the Dollfie community slowly building up on dannychoo.com. Soon I will roll out the groups feature so that folks can chat and share about a particular subject. I'm interested in joining the K-ON! group too ^^
I hear BJDs are popular in Korea too but don't know much about them - would love more info if you have some.
Today I wanted to highlight these gorgeous photos of Saber from DC member toel-uru from Seoul, Korea. Gorgeous wig and outfit and a change of optical eyes too. The lower pair of eyes look great too.
I liked these eyeballs so much that I stopped by at the Volks store in Ikebukuro after our meeting and picked some up - but just realized that the ones I picked up are not the same. Will still give Saber the eye transplant and see how she looks. I've seen the eye transplants done before and just happen to have a glue gun - will do the transplant later today.
Saber is crying at the moment - shes a bit scared. Trying to assure her that all will be fine.
토엘우르씨!
이 세이버의 코스튬이 어디서 손에 넣었습니까? 토엘우르씨가 만들었어요? 매우 가지고 싶어!
More pics at toel-uru's site.
Updated with more pics at Manaroanito.
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struggling undergraduate
http://dou2dou.blogspot.com
1st pic is sooooooooo my type !! <3 <3
best dolfie i've seen to date
IT and freelance anime cel-shade artist
http://grimbyslayer.deviantart.com/
Agreed! That first picture is awesome! I've been debating on whether to just get an image character or to just make one from scratch by buying different parts... anyone go that route?
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Am thinking about that too but where can one find the skeletal frame?
IT and freelance anime cel-shade artist
http://grimbyslayer.deviantart.com/
If you mean just getting the Dollfie Dream basic body, then you can get it for 231 USD at the Volks USA store. You'll have to buy a head, eyes, putty or a glue gun for sticking the eyes in the head and the wig if you want the full body. Then there is either water based paint or maybe using water color pencils for face detail and a can of sealant to protect the face after paint/draw it on. Been playing around with the idea and I think the lowest amount I got for all of this and some basic clothes to start off was around 400 USD. Or, I may just loose myself and go for the pre-order of a Dollfie Dream Yoko or Nia at almost twice the price... ^_^;
student
I want to get yoko too. when I get her what do I need to do to take care of her. like do i need to do the sealant too?
IT and freelance anime cel-shade artist
http://grimbyslayer.deviantart.com/
I'm no expert (any here?), just did a lot website/forum searching/reading. I think the sealant is really just for people who do their own custom paint jobs for "blank" heads to protect from smudging of the lips/blush,eyebrows. I can't vouch for whether this can be done on the material of a dollfie dream made out of vinyl versus a normal ball jointed doll made out of porcelain, but I'm willing to bet it should be similar if not then the same.
Anyone know or care to comment?
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
most BJDs are similar to our figures. They're not porcelain but made of PVC ^^;;
therefore, BJDs (while new technology are introduced) are UV-ray sensitive much like any anime figure.
Sealants must be checked for PVC-safe ones with UV protection too. And sealants aren't exactly just for face-ups (custom make-up) it's also useful to spray sealants to further protect it from UV rays and yellowing ^^;
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
You don't need to coat Dollfie Dreams. They are made of soft vynil, so if you coat them, the coating will wear off eventually and won't look very nice. It would also chip quickly at the joints and wouldn't look nice either. Just keep your Dollfie Dream away fromt he sun, and don't keep her in black clothes for a long period of time, especially in warm weather. They are pretty easy to take care of once you know what to watch out for to prevent vinyl stains.
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
@chibichibiusa: I'm mistaken on that part. I was referring to other ABJDs that do not employ the UV protection. But meh, many are changing that now so it might not apply anymore D:
student
wow thanks for all the feed back!I just finished pre-ordering DDDy Yoko .now I have to wait till September =(. But that gives me time to figure all this stuff out
thanks agien
cryx
Animator/SD Illustrator/Teacher/Spiral Knight
The real difference between sealing them and not is whether you want to have em outdoors, or indoors.
personally I own a Dream of Doll Lahoo, a korean BJD, and I much prefer to bring them outside in the daylight to take photos at various locales, since the house only offers so many types of settings, therefore I coat them.
What was mentioned about it 'chipping' and 'flaking' is basically wear and tear. Imagine having an extra 'skin' if you may, on your doll that does not replenish itself. After much touching and moving about from either your/others hands and the clothes they wear, the 'skin' will bound to waste away, revealing the 'original' color of your doll's material. In that sense, if it wears away in certain places, ie. elbows, knees, etc., it will show very clearly and won't be such a good subject for closeups and the like.
In the end, it is entirely up to you. In my doll's case, I take the most care in his face, rather than the rest of the body. Due to the fact the his body is mostly hidden under the clothes and also the fact you can detach the head and wash/recoat the body, you spend less time (and stress) taking care of the entire doll.
Hope that helps :)
http://iron2000.blogspot.com
The first pic made me think of Excellen Browning of the SRW Banpresto Originals.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Good eye, the wig is from DD Excellen Browing actually :
http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/srw_og/excellen_dd/index.html
Student, Musician, PHP
http://www.tojikomori.com.ar
I agree too. It's the best shot!
Oww, I want a dollfie >.<
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
The eyes!!! I fell in love with the eyes!!!
But at my current state I can only afford at max Azone type dollies... I've got Lacus Clyne and is looking forward to Horo in my colle...
BioResearch Assistant
Yea. She reminds me a bit of Kasumi for some reason. It may be the hair and face.
Need a Kasumi Dolfie please.
hobbyist snapper
another outfit i wanna get .
hobbyist snapper
the more i see oh man... i wanna get so poisoning...
The 15th Noah?
Wow the 1st dolfie is hot @_@
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Agreeing with dou2, first pic is freaking awesome!!
now time to get a job...
Student
http://blueplains.wordpress.com/
wow she looks great,the outfit and the eyes^^ *all four of them* are lovely. and hope saber doesn't worry too much,its like getting contacts but thier permanent ^^ ...XD
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Nice pic ^^
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
mmhmm, that first image looks very impressive. So does the second one with more glove exposure. Is this a sign to start collecting dolls? Maybe.
Self employed
think it's time for Dolfies. These are absolutely awesome!
Oppai Inochi
http://rockleelotus.wordpress.com/
awesome! me wantie dollfie ...addiction rising.
Web Designer/Graphic/Developer
http://junliwanag.deviantart.com
Nice Hair on the 1st Pic. sooo gorgeous <3 <3 <3...
Monster Hunter and Amateur Figure Photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peshmerga/
Oh wow, the first picture. Normally I find dollfies creepy, but this one has the right kind of eyes(optical) that are more pleasant to look at and admire.
Are you sure this is Saber lol? The last two pics remind me of Reina from Queens Blade. XD
Free lancer/gunner for hire
http://gunstray.blogspot.com/
Close except for the hair
University's Slave
Dollfie Dreams have wigs instead of rooted hair, so it's easy to change a doll's look completely in seconds by changing the wig. That's definitely Saber, and I'm pretty sure that wig came from another limited DD but can't remember who.
http://pantsukudasai.deviantart.com/
Those optics are so freaken awesome.
That dolfie doesn't look all creepy like the others with those eyes.
初音ミク命
I like the hair but much prefer Sabers normal clothes to those. ^^;;
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
wow these shots look great - both eyes too
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
2nd picture is my favourite. Nice hair and outfit!
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
wow! just wow!! i should stay away from you dolfie owners or i'll get addicted too!
saber looks so innocent and beautiful here!
seriously i wish i had one of these!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
g-g-g-g~ *holding nosebleed* those dollfie was too hot fro me =.=
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
*for me XD
College Freshmen
That's a nice outfit but I still wouldn't ever buy a dolfie.
vendor
http://www.friendster.com
I see one of then in an anime convension.The eyes are clear and nice especially those "Oppai's".I've seen the gothic costume w/ some cleaveage things.the actually height of the korean dollfies are the same..
Just a Passing-Through Otaku, Remember That
http://hobbychaos.blogspot.com
Damn can`t afford dolfie.. T.T
Otaku
http://www.shin-otaku.com
OMG! Great eyes and "eyes"!
Student
That dollfie is amazing, me wants one >.>
http://vivato.blogspot.com/
mussttt... resssiissttt... the poison
anime + games collector
nice 1st pic my type although i think they come on par with yours danny.
SMS隊所属
http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com
nice... anyone know how much it cost to own a dollfie?
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
There are many hidden otakus, I mean talents in Korea for sure ^^;
Student and full-time otaku
Wow, that's a sexy Saber indeed.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Looking forward to seeing how the eye transplant turns out. One of my Haruhi DD's eyes are a bit of center, so I am very curious to how hard it is to do this. Might do the surgery on leave.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Just push the eyes out carefully (make sure you don't have long sharp nails when you do this, or put on soft gloves), remove all the dried up hot glue inside, and then put the animetic eyes back in place with.... blue tack!! This sounds really cheap, but blue tack works wonders, and it makes it really fast/easy to change eyes. Then you can own like 20+ pair of eyes and always change your Dollfie's eyes everyday ^__^
First picture is really cute, if only they weren't so 'spensive.
Danny you use the word "gorgeous" way too much ><;
Lovely
Cute
Adorable
Elegant
Alluring
Beautiful
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Now that looks pretty nice, the outfit also celverly hides the joints. Lovely eye color for Saber.
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
One of the BJD stores I know in Korea is D.O.D (Dream of Doll) and eLUTS. Well, I'm not totally sure about the eLUTS.
I love the DOD products. I just have no money to buy from them
三年せいとオタク
Very nice pictures >:D
University Student, Hikkikomori? (or not), Go/Weiqi/Baduk player
I almost couldn't believe that is a Saber Dollfie O_O
The pics are awesome!
GIS Tech
http://hamstercorp.blogspot.com
Looks pretty awesome.
Must not be tempted by BJD's, must not be tempted by BJD's......
Student
http://s1charade.wordpress.com/
I love the pictures
hope that sabers eye operation goes well ^^;
IT-Technician, sole proprietor
http://www.chrizu.se/blog
I love the first picture! Hmm maybe I should post a picture of my BJD when the bodyblushing is done. Unfortunetly I wont be able to finish before next weekend since I'm not able to airbrush at the moment. Maybe some process pictures? If anyone is interested that is ^^'
Lover of Akiba!
http://vincentosshrine.com/
oh my god! what a beauty! I want to buy new dress for my DDAoi too...
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
I thank a lot of praises to the unskillful photo
First picture cospre QueensBlade reina (Did not resemble so....)
Clothes are limited Korea BJD default clothes that was sold before several years
When I use that I want to express women warriors of the fantasy world
<another cospre case of same clothes>
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110027853667 (Model : DD Tamaki Remake-up)
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110031514200 (Model : DD Saber)
Eye change can do to change the image of your DD in most affordable price
I will recommend danny try
<Eye change DD Saber>
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110031850911 (Last girl : Animetic eye of Korea BJD Company)
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110032128409 (MDD MAYU EYE)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
귀엽다!
세이버의 노란 눈은 어떤 눈입니까? 이것입니까?
http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/purchase/index_purchase.aspx?gdcd=DSDF-EYE-AEG22/002
혹은 국내에서 산 눈입니까?
CEO MIrai Inc
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Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
아뇨!「シリウス」SIRIUS =product model= 의 BLUE Type의 눈입니다
http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/dollfiedream2/charactors/sirius_p/index_sirius_p.aspx
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
감사합니다!
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
가발은 묶은 금발은 DD 엑셀렌 가발이고
중간의 금발은 친구분에게 선물로 받은 거지라 정확히는 모르겠습니다만 한국 구관업체의 가발로 예상됩니다.
붉은 가발은 DD 타마키 가발입니다.
짧은 지식이긴 합니다만..
이리저리 DD을 가지고 꾸며본 경험이 있는지라 궁금하신 점 있으시면 언제라도 물어보세요
참고로 DD안구를 갈아끼시려고 생각하신 다면... 기존에 있는 글루건을 최대한 때어내시길 권해드립니다.
드라이어기로 조금씩 연하게 만든 다음 조금씩 떼어내는 것이 좋습니다
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Dude, I'm sorry I can't really talk with you - don't know Korean. But that first picture is *AMAZING*.
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Hi toel-uru! Wich size of Souldoll eyes did you use on Saber? I have Souldoll animetic eye in 20mm but it doesn't fit my Dollfies very well. Do you have 18mm yes? Thanks!
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
I use 20mm souldoll eye
Difference can be according to form of head
I recommend 22mm
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Yes it must depend on the form of the head, I tried on MDD Mirai and DD Excellen but it fit weird on them. I will see how they fit on my other DD heads then. Thanks!
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
In the case of GLASS EYE it is fit difficulty in DD head
There is method that replace inside
but I'm not recommend that it need skill and equipment
Student in Internet-based Systems
Woah, first pic is really hot. Great work!
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
Delicious.
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Awesome. Just awesome. There's no other say to describe his wonderful Dollfies.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Ahhh just last night I was looking at that site.(found it via the 2nd giveaway page) God they're all so pretty..... Me wants one.... the outfits on some of them, the ornate ceremonial ones, were absolutely gorgeous...
http://accany.wordpress.com/
Must.Resist.Urge
demon hunter
http://www.j-fan.com
Hey korean can make doll like that!!!
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
love last pic, To-Heart ^^
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
Voluptuously delicious...
Love the last one
Student & Working
Hmm, I don't really like dollfies, but these look quite good actually. Wouldn't even mind accepting one.:)
University Student
Wow, best Dollfies I've seen
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Oooooooooo its soooo pretty i want one.
Student, Sophomore
so, was this made in korea?
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
I love the first photo, especially the way her hair is styled! ^^
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
She never looked...well better...
QA Lead
Very nice photos. As nice as these are, they're still out of my price range ^^;
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
she is SO DANG sizzling HOT!
http://kikiyasha.deviantart.com/
the red hair omg want, i wish i had a job, so i could start buying stuff again
University's Slave
Oh, no, don't use hot glue. I've read from several doll owners that hot glue is a pain to remove if you ever want to put her normal eyes back in. Strangely enough, kneaded artists' erasers are recommended instead.
student
Man, that first pic. She's so cute and those eyes were rather nice too.
Mechanical Engineer/Traveling Kamen Rider/Dollfie Dream Hunter
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/
Lovely photos, very good. Still waiting for something like a Saber Lily before I jump on the bandwagon.
unemployed
http://finehart.com/
Let's all tell Saber not to cry. i'tt will make her look hundreds time better in the long run.
See better, look moe better.
Be brave,
ja mata ne
studying Japanese and Computer Science
i don't like dolfies but i have to admit that the first picture is quite nice ;)
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibinezumi/
Gorgeous anime style optical eyes. I am amazed at the level of care and work on these dolls. Great pics!
http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com
definitely love the hair in the first pic
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
Hah, nice use of accessories; the Tama-nee version is holding the Revoltech/figma versions of Saber's Excelibur XD
Curse you Danny, I didn't even know about dollfie until you started blogging about it, and now I want one T_T
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
hot for sure!!
Student
Dolfies aren't really my thing normally, but damn that's a good job done :)
Otaku Security Guard
Wow, wants me want to get a dolfie more, lol
???Confused???
That's a pretty nice outfit in that it just manages to cover the joints and the lighting makes the skill look like real flesh...
Student
looks hot and cute ^^
http://animaticfigmation.com/
awesome pictures, love the outfits, the hair styling and the optical eyes ^^
Student, part-time worker
Both of my ball-jointed dolls are from Korea. I bought them from elfdoll (the main site: http://www.elfdoll.com/default/index.php I like to look at the "making stories), I really like the artists work on the bigger dolls. He makes some pretty cute girls (but I bought boys ^^).
Otaku
OMG!! another dollfie!! i must say that i really like her hair the first picture and her hair as tamaki kousaka... so awesome gotta her... sadly im sure its gonna cost a lot *sigh* xP
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
Thats a lovely doll. I love her sword =3
Cleaning Foxkeh's Cage
BJD heads just freak me out for some reason.
Illustrator and some guy.
http://www.alexandershen.com
I remember the first time I was exposed to a Super Dollfie and thought how strange it was... but going through the multitude of SD posts have made me want one more and more each day. Thanks for opening my eyes!
They look very nice. I may have to invest in a dollfie one of these days.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
A dollfie collector that I knew, she import all her dollfie from Korea DOD. DOD a.k.a. Dream of Dolls is the most famous dollfie maker in Kore comparable to Volks in Japan.
I.T.
http://www.groovydrift.com
that's awesome, I might get one!
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
Beautiful outfit. Gorgeous doll.
Graphic Designer
Absolutely love the BJDs from Korea! I have two boys myself ^^
I could be wrong, maybe I just don't know where to look but I can find so much more BJD clothes and accessories from Korea. Buying the right clothes or whatever can be a pain and tedious task sometimes since the sizing is different for every doll... I'm always going through forums and charts to make sure I get something that fits my boys. Ahhh, what I do for them, lol.
A tip for you Danny, it's not recommended to hot glue gun eyes into a dolfie's head. While it does hold better you'll have a difficult time removing the glue later. Some dolfie owners (and me as well) use white putty, the type that's used to stick posters to walls. Plus it's less painful the little ones. ^^
Medicine Advisor
WOW! those pics are amazing! I really want the Kousaka Tamaki Dollfie Dream, the eyechange to green is so so awesome!!!
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
All of them look gorgeous! ^^
I think being brainwashed slowly by these gorgeous BJD photos do help in washing away your dislikes for them ^^;
Customer Service
http://www.shewsbury.com
Damn... can't afford that BJD... to expensive for me....
For those who can afford it... I envy you....
Website Director, Artist
http://www.mognet.net
Wow, that outfit is amazing! Really fits the modified saber well.
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Gahh I wasn't really attracted to the Dollfie Dreams at first (preferred the normal BJDs) but after seeing these pictures... *throws money out the window*
http://blog.yam.com/avan
Looks cool ~!
Total changes the SABER outlook
The wig shown at last two pic is Tamaki's wig ?
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
yes last two pic is DD Tamaki's wig
I am using seriously that it is if is great pretty
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110035934249 (Model : SABER)
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito/110032637157 (Model : MANAKA)
I love BJD's, I currently have a DoD (Dream of Doll) Tender Too boy, http://www.dreamofdoll.com/ they are simply wonderful. If the price is right, I would own more dollfie's
I love the wigs you have! The outfit is really lovely!
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
I like DOD doll too
I love E-an, Shall
I had shall before several years
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Wow.. that BJD looks really nice =)
http://blog.yam.com/lwk1018
Wow ~ very cool pics
office worker
Im here in korea but i cant find them anywhere! i want one....i need one!^__^
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
Do you want buy DD and outfit in SEOUL
would you visit volks seoul shop
http://www.volkskorea.com/
Guitar Teacher, Musician
http://www.youtube.com/user/roskotroff
Wow, I`m starting to like Dollfies more every day, at the beginning I wasn´t very interested, but pics like these are changing my mind XD!
Your Dollfies are great too Danny!!!!