kai-suteki Posted December 21, 2011 I'm getting a dollfie dream dynamite and I'm still trying to choose between the animetic eyes or regular eyes. I was wondering if anyone has any links to some pictures I can look at for inspiration? I was also wondering if any other doll company heads would fit on the dddy body? Thanks -Kai Here's a few things I was fooling around/ working with: *Trying somewhat to make a mini me/ anime version* My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted December 22, 2011 Yay for another DDdy girl! I have 4 of them and love them all. I prefer the animetic eyes on my girls. All but two of my girls are using Volks animetic eyes, mostly Type I or F styles. I use a few of these: http://www.volksusa.com/eyeani00f02.html http://www.volksusa.com/eyeani00f05.html http://www.volksusa.com/eyeani00i07.html http://www.volksusa.com/eyeani00i08.html This is Yukino with some Ruricon eyes: And here she is again with some Volks Animetic I types: I also have one girl with a custom eye, Ryomou Shimei. She didn't come with her Volks default eye so I had one made using an actual pic from the anime of her eye. Here is a picture of her new custom eye: I got it from Ersa Flora and they did an amazing job. Here is a listing of their anime styled eyes: http://ersaflora.ipower.com/?category_name=anime You can also get nice eyes from Cool Cats: http://us.sk-coolcat.com/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=158847 Or, if you're feeling really frisky, you can order custom blanks from here and make your own eyes! http://pupapa.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27_71 They have sizes up to like 24 or 26 mm and I actually have a few sets of these. One set is in my girl Mamimi and I think they work really well. This is a picture of her on an MDD body but you can see how bright those eyes are. They are 22mm. I made some for Mai as well: As for heads, I'm pretty sure all the SQ Labs ones will fit the DDdy body with no problems. But I'm not familiar with any other heads out there other than Volks and SQ Labs. I hope this helps! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks for the reply and info, all your dolls eyes look wonderful! I'm now finding myself back at square one with more options and decisions to make.. I'm falling for the animetic eyes again, but I guess I could always get a normal pair and see how I like them. I think I decided on the HDD 02 head but I'm going to check out Sq Labs and see what they have. My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scripple Posted December 22, 2011 Most people seem fairly against normal eyes in DDs. I have them in my Yukino and she's certainly received plenty of negative comments about her eyes. They do seem to grow on people though. You can see photos of her in my database thread or various stories by me. Here's a link to my database thread. Check out my new DollFun website. Share your own doll photos with free image hosting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted December 22, 2011 An interesting project!!! I have a great many different eyes, so I'll just post some random pics for inspiration - a lot of my eyes I buy on yahoo japan or from dollfie world. Aerie/Airy head with Arcana eyes from YJA Nellis/Neris head with Silver8eight eyes from YJA Yoko head with Silver8eight eyes from YJA Yoko head with 24mm Volks Type H Animetic eyes (apricot) DDH-01 with slight modifications using Arcana eyes from YJA DDH-03 (Yukino) in Volks Type B Animetic eyes (green) DDH-03 (Yukino) in Kurokami eyes from Dollfie World Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkytea Posted December 22, 2011 Personally, I prefer animetic eyes for most Dollfie Dream--but sometimes more realistic eyes can look really nice. A friend of mine has an Airy with non-animetic acrylic eyes, and I think she looks wonderful! Here's a picture, and another picture. There's another image that's really clear and shows the eyes well about halfway down her blog post about the doll. It might be worthwhile to get a pair of each style and see which ones you prefer. You could even swap them out just to change things up sometimes~ ♥ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks everyone for your help! I enjoyed the pictures and links and again was inspired to give both eyes a chance. The dolls look good with both eyes so 'll just see when the time comes. My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archangeli Posted December 23, 2011 A friend of mine has an Airy with non-animetic acrylic eyes, and I think she looks wonderful! Here's a picture, and another picture. Ooh I've seen MT's Airy with those eyes and they really suit her. I think the key there is big iris and pupil. She looks quite lovely Or, if you're feeling really frisky, you can order custom blanks from here and make your own eyes! http://pupapa.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27_71 These look quite neat. They seem like an alternative to some of the Volks styles that are always out of stock! Did you just print a design using your computer printer and pop it under the clear part? Archangeli.net | Twitter: @MsArchangeli | YouTube: Archangeli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted December 24, 2011 These look quite neat. They seem like an alternative to some of the Volks styles that are always out of stock! Did you just print a design using your computer printer and pop it under the clear part? Yes! All you have to do is print up some eyes in the proper size, cut them out and then glue them to the inside of the eye. Very simple to do. Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archangeli Posted December 24, 2011 Yes! All you have to do is print up some eyes in the proper size, cut them out and then glue them to the inside of the eye. Very simple to do. Billy Amazingly simple! I love it! Thanks Billy! Archangeli.net | Twitter: @MsArchangeli | YouTube: Archangeli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Yay! I purchased a head (HDD 02) and two pairs of eyes to see which ones I like better: http://www.volksusa.com/eyeani00h03.html http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160647163960#ht_500wt_715 Merry Christmas to me How long does shipping usually take to canada? I got the standard option Sadly the DDDY body is sold out.. Hopefully it will be back by my birthday in January! Edited December 24, 2011 by Guest My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted December 24, 2011 Nice! Congrats on getting the 02 and some eyes! I like both choices you've made with the eyes, the glass ones especially look cool. I hope it all works out well for you and your new girl! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks, I'm excited to see everything in person I've been waiting a long time for this moment My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkytea Posted December 24, 2011 Both pairs of eyes look really nice! I hope they all arrive home soon~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks Me too! I'm so excited! My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
animex99 Posted December 30, 2011 Sadly the DDDY body is sold out.. Hopefully it will be back by my birthday in January! Wow, I ordered Fujiko on the 20th. She's has a DDdy body....I think I got the last one. >_< Since I'm going to the Volks USA store next week I'll ask them when they are expecting their next shipment. As far as eyes I like the Animetic eyes the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted December 31, 2011 Aww lucky! I guess I placed my order too late. Someone on DOA said her friend contacted Volks and they'd be restocking soon. There should be an announcement on their blog in January. I hope so, but until then I can work on my head mods and face up I'm getting my head in on Thursday so we'll see which eyes I go with My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted January 7, 2012 I finally got my head and eyes! Did a little modding and tested both eyes out. Here are some photos: My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitsuki Posted January 7, 2012 The modding looks so cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai-suteki Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks, I'm glad it worked out Much more work to be done! My Flickr BJD Alchemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites