cfx Posted July 11, 2018 Up on the store, 9900 yen for the frames and 2900 for the lenses: https://shop.smartdoll.jp/products/kanata-glasses https://shop.smartdoll.jp/products/kanata-glasses-lens They look awesome but I worried about scratching the faceup even before reading his warnings about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shailara Posted July 11, 2018 Maybe if they didn't cost as much as my own glasses... (\_/) ( ' .' ) ( uu) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cfx Posted July 11, 2018 I was thinking that but then I remembered I've paid more for doll shoes and clothes than I generally pay for my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zaliayn Posted July 11, 2018 Maybe if they didn't cost as much as my own glasses... That's the problem I have with most of the Smart Doll clothing and accessories. I don't know anything about design, production and materials costs for them, but it all seems expensive to me. I keep WANTING to buy things, but haven't yet managed to convince myself to do it, which is a shame since there are soooo many things I'd like - looking at the Discontinued section on the site makes me feel rather sad on seeing all the things I've passed up. I was thinking that but then I remembered I've paid more for doll shoes and clothes than I generally pay for my own. I've bought full outfits for dolls that cost more than I'd spend on human clothes, but never an individual item of doll clothing. But then again... I never spend much on clothing for myself anyway since it always ends up covered in paint or glue marks. I tend to wear stuff until it literally falls apart, and then I try and mend it anyway But all that said, these glasses do look very nice - much nicer than the usual plastic doll glasses I've seen. I wonder if Danny has plans for other styles of frames (maybe even sunglasses too), or if they're just a one-off for Kanata. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeformjazz Posted July 11, 2018 These are pretty cute but $100+ for everything?... Maybe better off making glasses out of resin and using wire to hook it all up together Now, provided if you want to do the work. Though I'll admit I'll be keeping these on my watchlist for the future perhaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cfx Posted July 11, 2018 But all that said, these glasses do look very nice - much nicer than the usual plastic doll glasses I've seen. I wonder if Danny has plans for other styles of frames (maybe even sunglasses too), or if they're just a one-off for Kanata. According to the text on the page, this is a line called "Smart Doll Vision" and these Kanata glasses are just the first of it. Previously on twitter/instagram he's shown the same design in other colors so at minimum I'd expect that. There's also a note about dark lenses coming for sunglasses, and there is one picture showing those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eiko82 Posted July 11, 2018 They look really, really good but 70 EUR for one tiny pair of glasses is a cost that I simply can't justify. Living at my place: Rise (DD Rise Kujikawa), Chie (Smart Doll Mirai) and Aisha (Smart Doll Kurenai) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirquemom Posted July 11, 2018 That's the problem I have with most of the Smart Doll clothing and accessories. I don't know anything about design, production and materials costs for them, but it all seems expensive to me. I keep WANTING to buy things, but haven't yet managed to convince myself to do it, which is a shame since there are soooo many things I'd like - Keep an eye on the Smart Dolls website for his timed sales. They are short- usually only a day or two- and you can get some really good deals when he has one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeformjazz Posted July 12, 2018 Keep an eye on the Smart Dolls website for his timed sales. They are short- usually only a day or two- and you can get some really good deals when he has one. Good to note ! I guess I can't be too surprised if the son of Jimmy Choo is pumping out quality products like this. Even if they're as expensive as Jimmy Choo shoes it seems. Nonetheless hopefully glasses like that and a few great clothes they have go on sale. Thanks for letting us know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shailara Posted July 12, 2018 I was thinking that but then I remembered I've paid more for doll shoes and clothes than I generally pay for my own. I have too, although like Zaliayn said, usually it's in sets (and usually that means that each individual item's cost is not that bad). And usually their cost isn't $100 for just one item I can "justify" a shirt costing $20-30, but if it costs $100, even if it has swarowski crystals on it, I can't justify the cost. (\_/) ( ' .' ) ( uu) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirquemom Posted July 13, 2018 I think Danny is planning on offering Kanata as an essentials set without the glasses so the price is the same as the other Smart Dolls, but if you order the glasses at the same time that you order Kanata, there will be a discount on the glasses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Posted July 13, 2018 Ooof Yikes, I expected a hefty price but nothing of that sort. It's a good thing I didn't bother waiting for some Smart Doll glasses then. I just 3D printed my own and made my own lens with clear plastic. P.S I printed mine in ABS, my doll wears them everyday(That's his character) and it has not stained/scratched him once. Even in the most hottest of weathers. if there's any downside is that they can break with rough usesage(Seeing on the page for the danny choo ones, they seem likely to break according to what's said in the description). But at least I can just print new ones at little/no cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zaliayn Posted July 13, 2018 According to the text on the page, this is a line called "Smart Doll Vision" and these Kanata glasses are just the first of it. Previously on twitter/instagram he's shown the same design in other colors so at minimum I'd expect that. There's also a note about dark lenses coming for sunglasses, and there is one picture showing those. I really didn't read that page well enough it seems - thanks for pointing it out, I went back and read it all properly Keep an eye on the Smart Dolls website for his timed sales. They are short- usually only a day or two- and you can get some really good deals when he has one. Ah the time sales - I always manage to miss those somehow! Do they only happen around doll birthday dates, or have they happened at other random times? I think Danny is planning on offering Kanata as an essentials set without the glasses so the price is the same as the other Smart Dolls, but if you order the glasses at the same time that you order Kanata, there will be a discount on the glasses. I'm very glad that he's going to keep Kanata at the same price as the other dolls and offer the glasses separately. I'm considering getting her but I'd change the character, and I don't think I'd have a use for the glasses, at least at present anyway. Oh, and rose-tinted glasses anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniiksnak Posted July 15, 2018 I bought them because I have no self control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belpita Posted July 15, 2018 .. if there's any downside is that they can break with rough usesage(Seeing on the page for the danny choo ones, they seem likely to break according to what's said in the description). But at least I can just print new ones at little/no cost. I'm trying to find the post where he shows how you can bend and twist them. Ah, yes, here it is! They do seem quite tough to me, but as with anything on a smaller scale they will be less sturdy than human size glass frames. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeformjazz Posted July 15, 2018 Ooof Yikes, I expected a hefty price but nothing of that sort. It's a good thing I didn't bother waiting for some Smart Doll glasses then. I just 3D printed my own and made my own lens with clear plastic. P.S I printed mine in ABS, my doll wears them everyday(That's his character) and it has not stained/scratched him once. Even in the most hottest of weathers. if there's any downside is that they can break with rough usesage(Seeing on the page for the danny choo ones, they seem likely to break according to what's said in the description). But at least I can just print new ones at little/no cost. I'd actually like to see these if you have a picture of them! I've been teeter tottering over buying these but now I'm tempted to make a 3D printed alternative... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cfx Posted July 15, 2018 I bought them because I have no self control. When you get them I'd like to see how they fit on Rin's fat head, since officially they are only for Smart Doll and might break or whatever. If the non-approved heads are wider then yeah I can see a potential issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniiksnak Posted July 15, 2018 When you get them I'd like to see how they fit on Rin's fat head, since officially they are only for Smart Doll and might break or whatever. If the non-approved heads are wider then yeah I can see a potential issue. I know. I’m so worried about that. xD Them not looking right on her massive noggin, and very different facial construct from smartdolls. Gonna have like glasses in between her eyes. Werk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario Posted July 15, 2018 I'd actually like to see these if you have a picture of them! I've been teeter tottering over buying these but now I'm tempted to make a 3D printed alternative... Of course, here they are. I have tried about 2 different pairs of glasses with him.(They both came too big for his head and I couldn't find any glasses which have lenses which aren't too overpowering to the camera.) so I decided to 3D print them instead and add clear plastic to serve as a lens. The only downsides to 3D printing is that you can't make them look 100% rounded(Unless you sand them but you have to be careful). As stated earlier, he's been wearing these for nearly 2 years now and it has yet to stain or scratch him. I'm trying to find the post where he shows how you can bend and twist them. Ah, yes, here it is! They do seem quite tough to me, but as with anything on a smaller scale they will be less sturdy than human size glass frames. Is it bad that I how do I explain it... "cringed"(Not sure if this is the right word for it)? When I saw that. I don't know why. It's just that it looks like it's about to break any second now. He mentions it's made of "Beta-titanium" which is an alloy, so it's made with some other metal in it. Obviously they will still be able to break if bent too much. I know. I’m so worried about that. xD Them not looking right on her massive noggin, and very different facial construct from smartdolls. Gonna have like glasses in between her eyes. Werk. I have doubts it will fit Rin's head. She was by far the biggest DD head I have ever owned, if I recall she was bigger than my DDH-07 , Although I have never owned a smart doll girl, so I don't know their head size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniiksnak Posted July 15, 2018 I have doubts it will fit Rin's head. She was by far the biggest DD head I have ever owned, if I recall she was bigger than my DDH-07 , Although I have never owned a smart doll girl, so I don't know their head size. I just mailed my smartdoll off to her new home. Probably should have measured that. Cherry’s head was much thinner than Rin’s. Rin’s head is full of secrets. time to pray Omg those glasses! You’re so talented! T.T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rukitron Posted July 15, 2018 Choo you freakin madman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeformjazz Posted July 15, 2018 Of course, here they are. I have tried about 2 different pairs of glasses with him.(They both came too big for his head and I couldn't find any glasses which have lenses which aren't too overpowering to the camera.) so I decided to 3D print them instead and add clear plastic to serve as a lens.The only downsides to 3D printing is that you can't make them look 100% rounded(Unless you sand them but you have to be careful). As stated earlier, he's been wearing these for nearly 2 years now and it has yet to stain or scratch him. I love them! Now I'm tempted to save a couple 100 and try to make my own in some way. I was thinking about using craftwire for frames and resin for lenses to just attempt to make my own but I see this looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeformjazz Posted July 16, 2018 WOW That was fast shipping Sniiksnak. Do you think they're good quality? They're very cute and now I'm feeling a bit tempted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniiksnak Posted July 16, 2018 WOW That was fast shipping Sniiksnak. Do you think they're good quality? They're very cute and now I'm feeling a bit tempted... Shipped out the next day. As expected from CJ they are amazing. Very bendy. I’ll take some better pictures of just the glasses themselves for those who want to see. Lenses are a pain to pop in. x3 Always afraid my giant people hands are gonna break the tiny dolly stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites