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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.

Confession: I LOVE figures!!! But Dollfies scare me... a lot! :O

^^

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...

Kevin has a doll?????????????? Now I definitely think you deserve one danny!!

Yeah...someone should have done that to the REAL bush a long time ago.

i must know where can i get the final fantasy clothes? must have the cloud advent children set!

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.

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.

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.

>This is going to be the next giveaway prize.
:runs and hides:

lol at Bush XD XD

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).

the main reason why i'm not in to dolls is my pay check, need more zeros on it *sig*

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.

I don't like that bighead dolls very much, but the dresses are very nice!

I saw a Nyoro~n somewhere...
and Rin!!

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

Is..is that a Kagamine Rin?
Now how do I get my hands on that? :<

Guys collecting dolls is fine with me...I'd collect Dolfies, but that's just an expensive hobby I'd hold off til later...

haha that next giveaway doll's perfect

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!

o_o i kinda really want those luka and rin dolls...

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.....

Image 25965, this is going to give me nightmares.

Very nice to see much more different types of dolls in this report! Good Job Danny~

This second part of the doll show seems more abnormal than first one. Well, I suppose not all dolls are cute and hug-able ^^;

Those Blythe Dolls are really creeping me out >.< . Reminds me of Chuck *shivers*

I personally love the Mamachapp dolls they are just super kawai .

I see "Should be avoided at all costs" at 10% now. Haha... I wonder what the gender makeup of the poll respondents is.

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.

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.

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.

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.

thanks for your photo ^_^

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.

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.

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.

haha singing Ironman is terrific, reminds me guys from Elite Beat Agents o//

Those Blythe dolls scare the hell out of me.... and that next contest item is... interesting ^^;

I'll be honest...if I was there I would freak out. Dolls like that give me the willies.

Once I'm able to save money enough..and a Dollfie that I want, I don't think I'll hesitate to buy one ^^;

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.

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!

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 ^^

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~~~

I see some Busou Shinki clothing in pic #25949. Wanted the Miko dresses so badly.

The Mama Chapps are so cute~!
the blythes freak me out though..*shivers*

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 ^^

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.

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

FINALLY THE PAGE LOADED

*looks at next giveaway item*
USO DA!!!!!!! щ(ﾟДﾟщ)

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)

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!

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!

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.

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.

image ID#25951 - Punk Style

Wonderful photos ! My friend who is a Blythe collector said she loves this article!

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.

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...^^

All the dolls are awesome.
I want one soooooo bad. But dammit, I'm too poor.
Oh. And the 'handsome' ones are creepy. D:

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! ;)

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)

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

That Sakura doll in the 3rd to last picture is pretty cute. I want her >_<

about the poll:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p17/JBantha/pacman.jpg

i dont like dolls :P

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 >.<

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!!!

I can't hold it anymore! I need to get a DD >_<;;

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 ^^

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.

Nope...Blythe still scares me...reminds me too much of chucky...

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

The Obama doll is probably the best in terms of figure accuracy and precision. wwwww

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?

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.

....I'm not too interested in these...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Spiderman's spidey sense must be tingling

wolverine one was funny! ^^

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.

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.

I want that Obama figure, just because it would be hilarious to display.

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)..

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

I'm still considering getting an Azone dolls... other dolls seem to be scary or expensive.

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. ^_^

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"

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:

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.

LOL at the new giveaway prize ^0^

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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....

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.

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!!*

"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.

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 ^_^"

that almost as good as the first articl3 danny good job.

hahaha Ironman good!!!

I dont feel like attempting the next giveaway lol ^^;

the mamachapps are sooooo cute!! Theres so many cute guys XD

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

I think maybe one day i will get into Dollfies. Right now for me, Figma's are a Priority XD

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.

Obama's doll lol, lots and lots of stuff for the dollfies, adopt one will breed your pocketa

Meh, I'm feeling waaaay too introspective/drunk to reply to this..............

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

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

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

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

Your "next give away prize" scared me...it was horrible T_T

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".

The Iron Man photo would be perfect if he were holding a bottle of Jack Daniels instead of a microphone.

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.

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!

LOL wolverine kiled George Bush...XD I wish I could get to one of those doll shows. :D

Blyth dolls or whatever look like puplips

I don't see the problem with guys collecting dolls... Since we ARE collecting figures... Right... RIGHT?!