youth Posted July 8, 2019 I've always wondered about this since starting my DD collection in 2010 & they've never change this aesthetic where the upper part of the ear has bulge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted July 8, 2019 I do think they are weird, but I think most doll ears are weird in different ways. There are sculpts of certain other companies where the ears are so flat against the head, when viewed from the front its like the dolls dont have any at all (I've seen that more than once). For the most part, it doesnt really bother me because I dont have as single doll whose ears are usually that visible other than the ear lobes as theyre mostly covered by the hair. 2 *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youth Posted July 9, 2019 It is fortunate that they're usually cover by hair. It's part of what makes a DD a DD I guess, but it's an odd design choice to me. I got a Smart Doll 2 years ago & their ears are more how I imagine they should be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 9, 2019 The bulge throws me off. It's kinda funny how detailed they are compared to the face sculpts tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sord Posted July 9, 2019 I just checked, and they do look strange, lol. I think Towa's ear looks a little better than Sabers ear. Also, they look kind of like the Cauliflower Ear that MMA fighters get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 10, 2019 I agree with Monty and Youth. I don't think I've seen my girl's ears since I put their wigs on. But, being anime inspired dolls, you'd think they would have gone with a minimal design for the ears. Something closer to the way the noses are done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foo Posted July 11, 2019 You're right, I never thought about it, I can almost never see them (・・') It may have to do with being able to pull it out of vinyl. That and they probably keep sticking on the same ear sculpt to the heads for the last 15 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meggiekarp Posted July 19, 2019 I literally did not noticed until you posted this. Now I can't stop looking at them lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xandman Posted September 10, 2019 Never noticed the ears on any of my dollies....😅😅😅 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siara Posted October 4, 2019 I agree that the ears on these sculpts look really funky. I'm not sure what to think of them to be honest. It doesn't bother me that much since currently none of my character have a hairstyle where the ear will be visible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foo Posted October 4, 2019 I saw Turbow's pic on Flickr which shows a Volks SD ear, and it looks like the DD ear is a low-detail version of that (like what I said about being ancient sculpts and easier to pull off moulds) This is resin SD ear ear from Turbow's photo, This is Miku, The DD ear is just the SD ear but really simplified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulgogi017 Posted May 5, 2020 Yes! Thought it was so strange looking. Like they got stung by a bee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) A bit weird, and low on the head. Hmmm.... Edited June 15, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites