Nier Automata x Dollfie Dream

Oh, is there an option to divvy up the payment? I vaguely remember hearing that. I'm dollfie ignorant, sigh.

 

Volks USA required a larger deposit, which gives you a smaller amount due on delivery. No way of knowing if they will do it that way this time, but we should know all the details ahead of the order window opening.

Oh, is there an option to divvy up the payment? I vaguely remember hearing that. I'm dollfie ignorant, sigh.

 

Volks USA required a larger deposit, which gives you a smaller amount due on delivery. No way of knowing if they will do it that way this time, but we should know all the details ahead of the order window opening.

 

Thanks for the info! That would be so nice, I really hope they do that this time. I'll save for the whole amount just to be safe tho!

She has that weird high-cut leotard on (over the bodysuit). You can see an edge of it under her skirt if you zoom in.

I see now. I thought that was just the seam in the bodysuit before. That's really high cut.

 

Given that what we can see of the outfit is all lined, if they're supplying a bodysuit maybe it's not because anything is a staining monster, but like Miku coming with the skin protect tape, they're expecting a lot of new doll owners here who won't be used to, or happy with stains? I don't know, I would just be disappointed if it was basically required to use the bodysuit on her since it is visible.

Seems this tweet has ok shots of the full pamphlet. https://mobile.twitter.com/shirataki_bjd/status/1041567271540318210

 

I like 9S's eyes more in the cropped pic. They look a little too droopy SD for me from the side. Which is good cause I need reasons not to save for him ha.

 

Edit: Trying to read the details on this one and 2B is Semiwhite with a Flat type bust? Custom bust then or normal line? I'm not familiar with the parts lineup but know Yoko had a custom bust as a Dynamite too. I'm not 100% sure if the Flat refers to the bust though as I can't quite make out the kanji before it on my phone.

Seems this tweet has ok shots of the full pamphlet. https://mobile.twitter.com/shirataki_bjd/status/1041567271540318210

 

I like 9S's eyes more in the cropped pic. They look a little too droopy SD for me from the side. Which is good cause I need reasons not to save for him ha.

I think the lower eyelid droops on both of them, but the top shape on 2B changes the look.

 

Scans in that tweet are readable. Eyes for both are 18mm; both are semi-white skin and both are the f3 frame. 2B has a flat bust (i.e. no headlights) and some kanji description of it that I can't read as to its type or size. That means it's a unique bust since DDdy has never had a flat bust before. 2B does indeed come with a bodysuit, assuming that's what "body tights" means.

She has that weird high-cut leotard on (over the bodysuit). You can see an edge of it under her skirt if you zoom in.

Perhaps the high cut leotard is part of the bodysuit, like really high waisted pantyhose. This could serve several purposes, since the leotard is very high cut, and the slit in her skirt is equally high, this helps to make the hip joints more pleasing to the eye, as well as provide protection from the stockings and boots staining her legs. It would also eliminate the need to provide pantsu as it's part of the pantyhoe. But until we see a breakdown of the outfit, it's all speculation. Either way Yaya or Miyu will be wearing this outfit at some point.

@cfx the other kanji for 2B’s bust is the pressed together type (Ie shapely)

Isn’t the leotard everyone’s referring to part of her outfit anyway? If you’ve seen art of her without the dress (or seen under the dress in the game when climbing a ladder etc), there always seemed to be some kind of high cut leotard under there to me. It’d be cool if it was being utilized here as a stain prevention thing.

 

It’s been a day and I’m still in love with them. Thank goodness there’s the anniversary poll rereleases and Sakura Miku to distract me from the agonizing wait.

@cfx the other kanji for 2B’s bust is the pressed together type (Ie shapely)

Isn’t the leotard everyone’s referring to part of her outfit anyway? If you’ve seen art of her without the dress (or seen under the dress in the game when climbing a ladder etc), there always seemed to be some kind of high cut leotard under there to me. It’d be cool if it was being utilized here as a stain prevention thing.

Thanks for the bust info, so I guess it's the normal DDdy shapely bust but a new flat version; I figured from the reveal that it'd have to be one of those because with the cutouts as they are in the top otherwise there might be a wardrobe malfunction going on.

 

There's that leotard, but she also has the rest of her lower torso and upper thighs covered with what looks like the typical Volks bodysuit. You can see it in Wayfinder's pictures because there's some wrinkles in it. Sinclair makes a good point though that perhaps the bodysuit and the leotard are one piece to make it simpler to put on and to reinforce the leotard with how high cut it is, something like how Sheryl's default stockings are skintone lined so that those holes in them don't tear.

 

It’s been a day and I’m still in love with them. Thank goodness there’s the anniversary poll rereleases and Sakura Miku to distract me from the agonizing wait.

Brief OT question--will the December lottery dolls likely be the beginning of the poll rereleases? I tried to look at past stuff and that's how it appeared to be last time, but I'm not sure.

@cfx Oh you’re right..I didn’t notice that as I was too busy looking at the faces I also assumed the body tights listed in the set referred to her leotard thing but now I notice that 9S has it listed in his set too!

 

As for the poll rereleases, I have been assuming at least some are this December just because that’s what happened last time apparently, potentially continuing into next year as the anniversary stuff continues. (Unlike last time they DID have separate categories for each so it’s hopefully not hoping too much to have one for each type...) at any rate I do expect at least some of them before October 2019 or however long these two take to come out. (Not that I would get anyone other than Arle or maybe Cirno but new doll releases are always fun and living vicariously through people getting theirs will at least offer some distraction from the crushing wait)

@cfx Oh you’re right..I didn’t notice that as I was too busy looking at the faces I also assumed the body tights listed in the set referred to her leotard thing but now I notice that 9S has it listed in his set too!

2B lists shorts in the set, so I guess that's the leotard; perhaps it's just the lower part i.e. like very tall pantsu.

 

I'm going to continue the rerelease discussion in the appropriate thread.

I know the blindfold was necessary, but I can't decide if I like them this way. Lips and nose remind me a bit too much of Volks SD's. I really need to see their eyes before I know if I want them.

Did you not see the pictures of their eyes, or did you just mean you need to see more?

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DnROlKJV4AAcDdZ.jpg:large

 

Never saw that, thanks Unfortunatley it is as I feared~ not my cup of tea, so no Nier Dolls for me T^T

I don't have much of value to contribute, but since seeing the photos this morning I am completely in love with these dolls!!! They are SO incredibly beautiful and I thought the same thing as many other that tey remind me of SDs.

Even though I know others are disappointed the faces are not 100% like the game, I like that they look more "Volksian", to me that adds a special touch. I like seeing different interpretations of things, I don't need everything to be a 1:1 copy.

In a way, looking slightly different makes me think about how I can dress them in other clothes and enjoy them in other contexts besides what's strictly in the game.

That means it's a unique bust since DDdy has never had a flat bust before. 2B does indeed come with a bodysuit, assuming that's what "body tights" means.

 

Reading that makes me wonder if they could be releasing a new type of protective clothing in the form of tights. Those would work a lot better than the full bodysuit for a lot of outfits. Volks makes a number of things that are fine except the socks, but then they have short sleeves, so you don't want a full bodysuit. I have 4 pairs of the coolcats white tights for that very reason.

 

It could mean tights integrated into the leotard. That thing is almost just a thong in some of the Nier promo images, so it would be more prim and proper if the tights where built in, but then why call it out as a separate piece?

That face! Its stunning what they did here. The clothes do look a little frumpy however the small picture that has here in an action pose makes it less so. Little nitpicks aside I just want October to come already and put down the cash for Yohko Taro's waifu.

That means it's a unique bust since DDdy has never had a flat bust before. 2B does indeed come with a bodysuit, assuming that's what "body tights" means.

Reading that makes me wonder if they could be releasing a new type of protective clothing in the form of tights. Those would work a lot better than the full bodysuit for a lot of outfits. Volks makes a number of things that are fine except the socks, but then they have short sleeves, so you don't want a full bodysuit. I have 4 pairs of the coolcats white tights for that very reason.

 

It could mean tights integrated into the leotard. That thing is almost just a thong in some of the Nier promo images, so it would be more prim and proper if the tights where built in, but then why call it out as a separate piece?

I checked, and "body tights" is what they call the existing bodysuits in Japanese like here:

https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0040&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&jancd=4518992400082&version=jp

 

I'll never use a bodysuit you can see, so I'm interested in this that I found:

https://dollremi.store/item/%E9%98%B2%E6%9F%93%E8%A1%A3-Protective-Clothing/6712253285400576?cat=DD3%20%2F%20Smartdoll

 

I know the blindfold was necessary, but I can't decide if I like them this way. Lips and nose remind me a bit too much of Volks SD's. I really need to see their eyes before I know if I want them.

Did you not see the pictures of their eyes, or did you just mean you need to see more?

 

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DnROlKJV4AAcDdZ.jpg:large

Never saw that, thanks Unfortunatley it is as I feared~ not my cup of tea, so no Nier Dolls for me T^T

I'm with you there, the SD-like sculpts aren't for me, but I'm happy for all the others that are in love with these two.

I know nothing about these characters or franchise or whatever it is, but these dolls are so beautiful! The sculpts are so realistic for a DD, especially with the faceups they look very much like SDs to me- I have a feeling they'll be very popular for that reason!

 

Definitely not something I'd buy but I appreciate everything about them.

I checked, and "body tights" is what they call the existing bodysuits in Japanese like here:

https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0040&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&jancd=4518992400082&version=jp

 

Ah, pity. They really do need tights, still, her bodysuit clearly isn't a full bodysuit.

 

I'll never use a bodysuit you can see, so I'm interested in this that I found:

https://dollremi.store/item/%E9%98%B2%E6%9F%93%E8%A1%A3-Protective-Clothing/6712253285400576?cat=DD3%20%2F%20Smartdoll

 

That is interesting.

I checked, and "body tights" is what they call the existing bodysuits in Japanese like here:

https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0040&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&jancd=4518992400082&version=jp

Ah, pity. They really do need tights, still, her bodysuit clearly isn't a full bodysuit.

Yeah I just realized that; it would have to end below the bust; perhaps that's a reason why it is included. IT could be a different material too since the part on the thighs is obviously going to be exposed and visible. If they made it more of a nylon stocking type material it would look fine.

 

9S's bodysuit may be tailored differently for the dimensions of the DD Boy body (unless they already had a bodysuit for that).

Yeah I just realized that; it would have to end below the bust; perhaps that's a reason why it is included. IT could be a different material too since the part on the thighs is obviously going to be exposed and visible. If they made it more of a nylon stocking type material it would look fine.

 

9S's bodysuit may be tailored differently for the dimensions of the DD Boy body (unless they already had a bodysuit for that).

 

If they are made to be like true stockings then they won't really protect from stains.

I feel like they've nailed it with their rendition of 9S but 2B looks a lot younger than I'd like.

 

I was honestly wondering how they'd pull it off because DDs are very stylized compared to the hyper realistic graphics of the game. (like my mind wasn't computing the two and two together because, if anything else, I thought of it it'd be something more close to the aesthetics of say for example Fairyland's Chicline if they were rendered as accurate as possible with the game graphics lol) 2B's nose and mouth look great, I just wish her eyes were a bit narrower or something.

That being said, I still like both of them and highly appreciate the level of detail I'm seeing so far. I don't think they can do much better than they did and the fact that they mixed SD aesthetics with Dollfie Dream was a practical and sensible idea. I also like how it's easier on the wallet because if these guys were resin it'd be like another $200? $300? $400? tacked on the price. orz

 

I guess this would count as Volk's first soft push towards the Dollfie Icon line.

I feel like they've nailed it with their rendition of 9S but 2B looks a lot younger than I'd like.

 

I was honestly wondering how they'd pull it off because DDs are very stylized compared to the hyper realistic graphics of the game. (like my mind wasn't computing the two and two together because, if anything else, I thought of it it'd be something more close to the aesthetics of say for example Fairyland's Chicline if they were rendered as accurate as possible with the game graphics lol) 2B's nose and mouth look great, I just wish her eyes were a bit narrower or something.

That being said, I still like both of them and highly appreciate the level of detail I'm seeing so far. I don't think they can do much better than they did and the fact that they mixed SD aesthetics with Dollfie Dream was a practical and sensible idea. I also like how it's easier on the wallet because if these guys were resin it'd be like another $200? $300? $400? tacked on the price. orz

 

I guess this would count as Volk's first soft push towards the Dollfie Icon line.

I dont mind them deciding to go for a SD face but I certainly would want to know for future releases ahead of time whether or not to expect a SD sculpt. I always thought the most "Dollfie Dream" thing about a DD was the head sculpts. I guess it could be different for most of the community but with these dolls coming out with SD sculpts on DD, looking like it may be a slightly unique body for 2b too, are they really Dollfie Dreams? Is Dollfie Dream just 1/3 scale vinyl doll? I can see them wanting to test how receptive people are to these DD with SD styled faces before going on out and announcing a new doll type but I certainly think a distinction needs drawn.

 

Im pretty happy though beyond the initial shock. Glad to see Volks doing something new like this, and something uniquely Volks as others have pointed out. Just with the style and look of the dolls. I feel like 2b went from a Dollfie Dream to a Volks doll. Thats fine with me but going forward I do think they should give these releases their own name.

Found a closeup pic of one of the pods:

 

I feel like they've nailed it with their rendition of 9S but 2B looks a lot younger than I'd like.

 

I was honestly wondering how they'd pull it off because DDs are very stylized compared to the hyper realistic graphics of the game. (like my mind wasn't computing the two and two together because, if anything else, I thought of it it'd be something more close to the aesthetics of say for example Fairyland's Chicline if they were rendered as accurate as possible with the game graphics lol) 2B's nose and mouth look great, I just wish her eyes were a bit narrower or something.

That being said, I still like both of them and highly appreciate the level of detail I'm seeing so far. I don't think they can do much better than they did and the fact that they mixed SD aesthetics with Dollfie Dream was a practical and sensible idea. I also like how it's easier on the wallet because if these guys were resin it'd be like another $200? $300? $400? tacked on the price. orz

 

I guess this would count as Volk's first soft push towards the Dollfie Icon line.

I dont mind them deciding to go for a SD face but I certainly would want to know for future releases ahead of time whether or not to expect a SD sculpt. I always thought the most "Dollfie Dream" thing about a DD was the head sculpts. I guess it could be different for most of the community but with these dolls coming out with SD sculpts on DD, looking like it may be a slightly unique body for 2b too, are they really Dollfie Dreams? Is Dollfie Dream just 1/3 scale vinyl doll? I can see them wanting to test how receptive people are to these DD with SD styled faces before going on out and announcing a new doll type but I certainly think a distinction needs drawn.

 

Im pretty happy though beyond the initial shock. Glad to see Volks doing something new like this, and something uniquely Volks as others have pointed out. Just with the style and look of the dolls. I feel like 2b went from a Dollfie Dream to a Volks doll. Thats fine with me but going forward I do think they should give these releases their own name.

 

Yes, I agree. It's a bold move that Volks is making and it couldn't have been a more perfect time to test out the waters for this type of doll. I too believe that it's the anime/game style heads of the DDs that make them well.. DDs. I think someone had mentioned that this type of hybrid doll is neither completely one or the other and would be subsequently off topic as both when they first introduced Dollfie Icons. I'm very interested in what the future of these hybrid dolls will be. These would technically be the first of the Dollfie Icon line and I'm curious as to why they weren't labeled so. The only reason I could think off the top of my head would be because 9S and 2B are still using the DD bodies and not bodies made specifically for DI.

I dont mind them deciding to go for a SD face but I certainly would want to know for future releases ahead of time whether or not to expect a SD sculpt. I always thought the most "Dollfie Dream" thing about a DD was the head sculpts. I guess it could be different for most of the community but with these dolls coming out with SD sculpts on DD, looking like it may be a slightly unique body for 2b too, are they really Dollfie Dreams? Is Dollfie Dream just 1/3 scale vinyl doll? I can see them wanting to test how receptive people are to these DD with SD styled faces before going on out and announcing a new doll type but I certainly think a distinction needs drawn.

 

Im pretty happy though beyond the initial shock. Glad to see Volks doing something new like this, and something uniquely Volks as others have pointed out. Just with the style and look of the dolls. I feel like 2b went from a Dollfie Dream to a Volks doll. Thats fine with me but going forward I do think they should give these releases their own name.

 

 

I disagree with this (respectively). First, since the rights to the Dollfie Dream name belong to Volks, they can call whatever they want a DD. It may not have the best response from customers, but they could still do it. Also, DDs are Volks dolls same as Dollfies because they are made by Volks. Example, there is a bjd company called 2D which makes both anime and 'normal' stylized heads and bodies. These are not called different types of dolls by 2D, they are all 2D dolls and are identified by their height.

 

Even Obitsu has more normal heads and anime heads for their different bodies and do not refer to them differently. It is just a preference.

 

With that said, to me (as a collector of everything, lol) the difference between Dollfies and Dollfie Dreams is the body material and inner support system (even this I am on the fence about). Dollfies are resin and strung, DDs are vinyl and have a plastic support structure.

This also comes from some Dollfies looking slightly ''Anime' too me compared to other bjd brands or based on the character they use.

 

In closing (lol), if they want to refer to the head-type difference as a completely different type of doll they can, but they also do not have to in my humble opinion.

 

 

If this keeps going we should probably move the convo to the Dollfie Icon tab because it might be off topic here.

2B does look a lot younger, but I think it's kind of cute. A little awkward with her outfit, but she looks older with the blindfold covering her big ol eyes so it works out. Honestly, the face kind of reminds me of dream of doll from the one angle we have. I really want to see more angles, I'm very curious. It seems like the next exhibition is on Thursday? Crossing my fingers for some maskless dolls to be on display!