Hello!

Semi new to BJD but also I jumped head first into this hobby after years of pining a little over 6 months ago and now have 6 dollfie dream dolls... 😳.

I have scrolled through this forum a bit but then decided that I wanted to make an account and hear what others that have been in the community longer have to say and see what the hot topics are lol. I have a dream to own one Super Dollfie Dream(SD Mācha specifically(I know I know a girl can dream)) and potentially make a few custom BJDs in the future based around series that I love like Monster High and TGCF! 

I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere and am currently pursuing my Masters in Civil Engineering which translates to not a lot of people around me share my love for dolls so I desperately want to make some friends! Grew up around lots of Victorian era bisque and composition dolls and American Girl as my mother has a deep love for those so I enjoy seeing restoration and stylized customs so much! I remember seeing photos of the Volks DD Miku back when she first came out wishing I had the means to get her. Fast forward quite a ways and my BJD family consists of: OG, Snow, and NT Miku, NeiR:Automata 2B and 9S, and Frieren <333

I am excited to learn more on this forum and meet new people! 

(Also I have been contemplating getting a commissioned custom faceup of my OG Miku. Does anyone have any recommendations :)? Thank youuuu)

Welcome to the forum! That's an impressive collection, especially after 6 months! They do tend to multiply quickly 😅 Are you planning to go for Sakura Miku when she releases?^^ I'm also in the middle of nowhere 🤝social media is the only way to meet other doll people haha.  
As for faceups, I think suggestions are easier with knowing your country (or if you're willing to deal with international shipping) 😄

4 minutes ago, Serena said:

Welcome to the forum! That's an impressive collection, especially after 6 months! They do tend to multiply quickly 😅 Are you planning to go for Sakura Miku when she releases?^^ I'm also in the middle of nowhere 🤝social media is the only way to meet other doll people haha.  
As for faceups, I think suggestions are easier with knowing your country (or if you're willing to deal with international shipping) 😄

I am planning on it yes 🫣😂 And I am in the US but depending on the work I would be open to international

Hi and welcome.

Edited yesterday at 09:07 PM by Tippetarius

I grew up around vintage dolls too! Primarily Madame Alexander and estate-sale Barbies, haha. I understand that explosive growth in dolls too, they can really sneak up on you. Hope you enjoy it here!

Welcome. Well done with NT and Frieren. I have both and they're very collectible. And yes, doll families can multiply quickly (see below).

We have one SD but she's very delicate so just sits on her shelf in the hallway.

The vinyls are kind of indestructible and often move around the house. Right now Takina is guarding the hallway and Chisato is standing beside me. Aqua is hoping there will be some kind of party going down later.

Edited 6 hours ago by Xiongmao

2 hours ago, PlasticJester said:

I grew up around vintage dolls too! Primarily Madame Alexander and estate-sale Barbies, haha. I understand that explosive growth in dolls too, they can really sneak up on you. Hope you enjoy it here!

Oh I use to have so many Madame Alexander dolls! They were always so diverse in style 💕

10 minutes ago, Xiongmao said:

Welcome. Well done with NT and Frieren. I have both and they're very collectible. And yes, doll families can multiply quickly (see below).

We have one SD but she's very delicate so just sits on her shelf in the hallway.

The vinyls are kind of indestructible and often move around the house. Right now Takina is guarding the hallway and Chisato is standing beside me. Aqua is hoping there will be some kind of party going down later.

Oh my gosh your collection is so beautiful!! So lovely. Do you have a specific way you like to display them normally? I've just taken to displaying them in my room on a shelf or my desk away from my cat (although he his very well behaved and doesn't seem interested in them).

I had to learn how to tighten and repair the DD skeletons because of my OG Miku and I have seen first hand how sturdy they really are. It's very cool how they are built! Of course I am still anxious to take NT and Frieren out and about but that's just anxiety over never wanting to mess up any of my precious dolls 😌 

I've never had a resin doll like a SD but I find I am more partial to the faceups for the DDs anyway although I really hope to have one in the future! Honestly mostly because I am so fascinated with how they are made, and the only one I have fallen in love with just had to be Mācha ughhh she's precious lol.