>>50948967
We all start somewhere, anon. No one is good at photography (or anything) from the start. They build that skill over time by taking thousands and thousands of mediocre photos while they develop an understanding not just of how to take photo good, but what "good" means for them in the first place; art is subjective like that. Keep taking photos and don't worry about if they're "good" or not, but instead just have fun with the process. And in time, you will develop the skills to improve your craft, and determine what you want to achieve with your photography, too. We're a bunch of grown adults playing with dolls, at the end of the day. Don't take it too seriously.

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[Hoshisuna Monogatari: Mahiru and Maya] 1/6 Scale Rooted Hair Doll [RELEASE: JULY, PRE-ORDERS START APR.9 2026]
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11367909
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11367910

Fuck. I ordered some of the new Dolpa 55 outfits from Volks JP the other day because I thought it would take some time for them to show up on the US store and I really wanted one of them ASAP, but they just got listed on the US store today and my order from JP still hasn't even shipped yet. Probably saved a lot of money ordering from JP anyway, so maybe it's not all that bad. (A ￥8,700 outfit (~$55) is $96 on the US store for example).

>>50950373
>(A ￥8,700 outfit (~$55) is $96 on the US store for example).
yeah, but the problem is the Volks' oversea shipping fee (2200yen) + tariff(10%-ish) + import documents fee($15) that you will have to pay on top of the $55 vs $96...


I think in the end you'll save only about ~$8.

I won't turn this into a tariffs thread but I'll just say that I hate this shit and leave it at that. I miss Mandarake...

>>50950581
I think your math is assuming I only ordered the one outfit, but I actually ordered a few things, so the savings should be more than $8 in the end. The part where I really fucked up is that I actually placed two orders. I got the email while at work and just ordered a few things that I really wanted on my break as I worried they might sell out, and then had a more thorough look at the offerings after I got home and placed another order for more things. So I'll have to pay the shipping and "import documents" fees twice. Oof.

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>>50950633
The more you buy, the more you'll save!

All this camera autism when the subject matter is forgettable and trashy cause you're all dumb gooners.

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>>50950867
I'm sorry you're having a bad day, anon. I hope tomorrow is a brighter one.

>>50950373
>>50950581
I can tell you right now it's still going to be cheaper to order from Volks JP even after the shipping and tariffs, especially if you're buying multiple items. Don't beat yourself up about it. Your doll isn't going to notice that she doesn't have her clothes as fast as someone else's doll anyway.

>>50950592
The trick is to just buy in bulk. The tariffs on imports from Japan aren't that bad. It's that stupid fee on top of the tariffs (I guess the paperwork fee?) that's annoying, but it's not so bad when you have a larger/more expensive cart of stuff. Certain shipping options also have the tariffs included in the shipping fee so you're not surprised. I can't remember which ones off the top of my head, though, sorry.

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>>50953092
Cute! Digging the naughty librarian vibe. Have a pic of my cat as thanks.

>>50953092
bro look at my lawyer i’m going to jail ToT

>>50953153
Thanks! Very cute neko!
But I think her wig might be worn too high, perhaps her bangs should be adjusted downward slightly?

>>50953761
What if she is your prosecutor?
Just plead guilty already.

>>50953153
That's her, officer, that's the girl who stole my tuna sandwich!

>>50955071
>bangs should be adjusted downward slightly?
Yeah, her wig is pretty tight and tricky to get on. She's got a bit of a five-head as a result. I really should fix that lol.

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not mine, just bumpin'

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Thanks to the Anon from last thread who recommended size 7 rings as bracelets for 1/3 dolls. She's very happy with her new bling.

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I might get some size 5 and 6s for less dangly versions, and maybe a size or two bigger might work as an anklet, although I should probably measure. She's going to be a very spoiled young lady.

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>tfw wanted a dollbot for like a year now and still no new models for sale that arent tan males

>>50963945
>>50963955
It looks good on her!
The bracelets look correctly sized.

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How did yall get over that initial barrier of taking your dolls outside for the first time?
Any tips? Like just dont do it around your neighborhood or something?

>>50968488
>initial barrier
What is your insecurity about it, anon?
Just be more based and enjoy your hobbies.

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>>50968488
>taking your dolls outside
I know it doesn't sound like good advice, but the best thing is to just not worry about it. My experience is that the people who give me looks are almost always "huh, that's not expected" and it doesn't go any deeper than that. If you act like you're doing something embarrassing or gross, people are going to assume that you are. If you carry yourself well and act as if nothing is out of the ordinary, people will treat you just the same.

>>50968807
I live in an area with a lot of young families and eldery and don't want to freak them out even moreso because I already stand out here because of my race (dont live in america so etiquette is a bit different here)
Also dont want to get my doll dirty or broken from anything.. dont really have a good stand for outdoors? or carrying case
But I want to take some fun pictutes ..

>>50968872
Gay and cringe.
Get a haircut.

>>50969604
>gay and cringe
>in a doll thread
you think that's a revelation for anyone in here?

>>50969811
Wait.. You're all homos?
You're just adding insults to injuries here.
So... Do you plan to fuck off to /lgbt/? Genuine question.

>>50969549
If they get dirty, you can just clean them. I'm not saying to treat your dolls with neglect, but they're more hardy than you might think. You can get "proper" carrying cases if you want, but you can also get cheap tripod bags that work much the same. Stands are also most helpful when the doll is, well, standing, so you can just take pics of her sitting down if you don't have a stand.

>>50969549
>a lot of young families and eldery and don't want to freak them out
This is all in your mind. Have they actually been freaked out by you? Just get over it and be more based. Its not like you're selling drugs or dancing nude in public.
>I already stand out here because of my race
I don't know the specifics, but racists exist everywhere. But, I believe most people aren't racist enough to care that you are taking photos of a doll. If some racist comes at you, its probably not your fault and definitely not because you are taking photos of a doll outside.
>dont want to get my doll dirty or broken
Anything can get damaged or broken. Just take good care of it like anything else, a car, a watch, and don't be careless.
>dont really have a good stand
Just buy one or have your doll leaning against a wall or tree. Try sitting poses. Taking photos invokes your creativity!
>carrying case
Literally just need a bag. You could hold your doll the entire trip like something precious.
>But I want to take some fun pictutes
Thats all it takes! Go outside and have fun!

>>50968488
I just take them out and take photos of them as if I were doing to to any other object I see, such as a flower, a boat, or whatever I think is cool.
I like lower traffic areas because I have more space to do my set ups but that's about it.

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Often, when I'm having an especially bad day, I'll sit at my computer with a doll in my lap, and it will, genuinely, make me feel a lot better. I'll even sit there, holding their hands. I don't know if this is a good or a bad thing, but it definitely is the truth.

>>50971622
That's a good thing imo. I regularly hug and kiss my dolls, and after a bad day I'll put my favorite jam on and dance with them. I can only encourage anyone to do the same, the mood boost is real.

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I recently visited Yosemite. I hiked most of the time but I squeezed in some time to take some doll photos.

>>50969549
It's easy to tell strangers on the internet "just do it sunshine just be yourself" but if you have a bad feeling about it then follow your gut. Remember that the person telling you this good feel shit might get around his daily life in a fursuit with his cock out for all you know. Male + dolls here will brand you as gay or a sexual deviant who fucks dolls, possibly a pedo, and other unwashable bad shit I would never want to deal with. I would never take the dolls anywhere I can be recognized.

>>50972297
yeah I feel like most of the replies are autistic white women that dont exactly understand where im coming from
what im worried about is not people not liking me lol

going to try and get one of those volks mdd carrying cases though because im afraid of a bag staining the doll desu

>>50971622
Just looking at them in my room, all cute fills me with joy.

>>50971983
Nice photo! Very cute!

>>50972359
Always go with your gut, but don't be afraid to try something new. I'm in rural West by-god Virginia where it's common for people to answer their door gun in-hand, and at most when I'm out photographing dolls (or toys, or stuffed animals, etc) I will get people coming up to ask me questions about what I'm doing and why. In the age of instagram and tiktok, if you walk around holding something weird, but also a camera, people seem to just assume it's an internet thing in my experience. Little old ladies will come over not to ask why you're in their neighborhood, but to tell you in detail about their porcelain or reborn collections. And if other people are a worry, take them on trips if you ever go, whether it's on an actual vacation or just innawoods, assuming you go outside (no judgment if not, the woods is a luxury not everyone can access if you're in the middle of, say, the desert.) Being aware of your surroundings and how people might act is always good, but I think people, especially younger ones, tend to overestimate how many fucks people have to give about Joe Random they pass by on the street. This is no weirder than taking photos of your meal for a blog, and far less obnoxious by comparison. (Of course, if you have no interest in doing any of that, that's fine too. Just having them at home to look at is also lovely.)

>>50973925
Every time you mention West Virginia I imagine this Little House On The Prairie village where they don't go near the woods cause they saw Miku in there

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Well, I did plan on spending some time going around and taking doll pics this long weekend. I guess God had other plans for me

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>>50974408
Rain here also.
I guess it will be in-doors pics instead.

>>50974091
NTA, but Blair Witch Project was filmed some 30 minutes from where I am at in Virginia. I could recreate that with Miku
>>50974471
I might just travel light with a rain coat/umbrella and hope for the best. I guess you'll find out tomorrow afternoon if I made it out, mhm

>>50974496
>Blair Witch Project was filmed some 30 minutes from where I am at in Virginia
Spooky!
>I could recreate that with Miku
THAT Miku

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Ok this is funny, I got the Azone PNM miko outfit for my Pure Neemo Bocchi... and it's too big. From the size chart, it's "little big but can be worn" for the M torso, but calling this "little big" is rather stretching it

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>>50974408
>>50974496
So instead of outdoor photo shoot, I bought some acrylic nail stickers for like $2 awhile back. It takes some work to apply and trim them doll sized but they are actually quite nice quality!

>>50976009
It does look a bit large.
Is it around 1/6 scale doll size?
You might be able to do make adjustments to it.

>>50976009
Yeah, you might be able to save that by pinning the hem up. It is pretty funny though, at least you get a good meme pic out of the exercise.

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>>50976053
Yup it's 1/6. I may have to adjust the hem as nothing else I have would have a perfect fit.

>>50976067
Bocchi is always memeable no matter how I dress her up

>>50976053
Oh yeah, her nails look fantastic, thanks for the idea!

>>50976053
>acrylic nail stickers
Please no, Anon. I don't need another rabbit hole to go down. I've already been raiding the local craft stores and Amazon for bits to make jewelry and props for my girls. Everything I see is giving me more ideas but I don't have time to make them all as it is.

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The quest for more bling on Alya-chan continues. Turns out size 10 rings are perfect for ankles, if you don't mind taking the foot off (small screw at the heel).

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>>50976537
Here's the whole look, with a new pose.

>>50976537
Those look really good. I keep forgetting to look at cheap rings to see if they would make good bracelets. What size is good for wrist, do you know offhand?

>>50976682
Size 7 for the wrists, or maybe 6 if you want a tighter bracelet. All the jewelry she has on is from Amazon, except the necklace and waist chain, those are bracelets from the local Walmart. I'm having so much fun making sure she's, well, all dolled up!

>>50976700
>>50976682
Always check thrift stores and other similar places for doll shit, as well. You never know what you'll find.

uh so I just learned about sun damage to dolls and figures and stuff and uh so does light through a window count as direct light
do i need to move my shelf lads

>>50976792
you should probably move them away from direct sunlight, but it's usually not a huge problem unless they're directly facing the sun nonstop outside or something. even a bit of glass helps slightly dilute the incoming UV strength. just put some curtains on or just re-arrange stuff

>>50976872
ok thanks sister

>>50976537
>>50976538
Absolutely iced out. Nice.

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>>50974408
I chose to brave the rain and went outside. Skies were grey and it was surely wet, but there wasn't any rain (yet)
>>50976053
>acrylic nail stickers
That is actually a great solution for doll fingernails. They look great!

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>>50976890
I wanted to bring out my 1/4 today but, with the high chance of rain, I wanted one that I could carry under my coat easily if the skies opened up

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>>50976896
I wish I fiddled with setting more when I took this one, since I really like the framing, but it didn't turn out too well. It can't be helped

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>>50976899
Park #2, which was only 100 yards from the first one, was when it started properly raining, so I didn't take many pictures

>>50976890
She's so cute, who is she? what is she?

>>50976792
yes, and yes

>>50976890
>>50976896
>>50976899
>>50976902
Cute!
Pics turned out pretty nice for a rainy day!

>>50976009
>>50976103
Unless you changed the body, default Bocchi is Pure Neemo S, not M. Dollyinsider is a good resource and has all the details for 1/6 Azone releases including body type, price, skin tone, etc

>>50978043
>Dollyinsider
Thanks for this. Azone's branding for their doll bodies is really confusing. I've lost track of the 1/6 stuff. For 1/3 they did, what? 45(S/M/L), 48(S/M/L), 50(S/M/L), then AZ02(C/G/I)? What the heck was AZ01?

>>50978160
>Thanks for this. Azone's branding for their doll bodies is really confusing. I've lost track of the 1/6 stuff. For 1/3 they did, what? 45(S/M/L), 48(S/M/L), 50(S/M/L), then AZ02(C/G/I)? What the heck was AZ01?
I really hate that Japanese companies never list their measurements.

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Coppelia at Momocon!

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It's nice out lately, and I'm finally finding some free time to go take photos

>>50979446
Cute. I wish my local con had a doll meetup.

>>50977951
Thanks! Rainy days aren't great for romping around and taking pictures, but it was a fun little experience.
>>50976923
She's the TinyFox (Arachne) I got a little while ago. I haven't taken her out as much as the others, since I want to change her wig/eyes some. Her fullset has this cute back ribbon, but it really messes with her long hair when you move her around, so it is not ideal for the sort of pictures I take. There's a couple of other things I want to fiddle on too, but she's getting there

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I went out with Junko for a little, and took a few photos.

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>>50981140

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>>50981140
>>50981147

>>50968872
is that scott's run park? looks just downstream of picrel
spoiler for not doll-related

>>50981307
>>50968872
Wait a fucking second I was thinking the same damn thing. Are there THREE West Virginia anons?

>>50981307
Close. This was Seneca Regional Park, so not too far off from Scotts
>>50981314
I live in Virginia, although I'm only about 10 minutes from the WVA border

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This is a very silly BJD. The fact that it came with pillows with pink ribbons makes it even more silly. Glad I was able to win medjed for a good price (twice). I went to Egypt 9 years ago with my Mom so its somewhat sentimental as well.

>>50981734
I struggle to understand anything about this.

>>50981734
Anon I cannot overstate how much I love this silly little guy.

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>>50981741
He was the guardian of the house of Osiris. Now he's the guardian of my house of dolls

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Do you guys have recommendations for 60cm doll sized tanuki ears? I saw this Mamizou custom which looks neat, but the ears look too big and kind of wrong.

>>50976899
Those are nice. What did you want to change in this one?

>>50979446
Cute outfit!

>>50979873
>>50981140
I like those lovely hats.

>>50981734
This little guy looks quite funny. In my head he is associated with a song from taiko no tatsujin, I had no idea where he came from.
Show us more of your doll family...

>>50982540
>What did you want to change
I probably would have played with smaller apertures, since the blur on that brush makes the background a bit, well, blurry. This is one of those cases where a narrow depth of focus makes everything feel kinda flat, I think. I still like the shot, but, little things like that

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I have a Holo dollfie I made

>>50984616
Cute!
>>50984648
Also cute!

>>50984648
Excellent! I love Holo, she's very cute anon!

>>50984648
I love your Holo you should post her more

im in debt for dolls

>>50985129
Shockingly common for this hobby. Would you like advice for getting out of the debt or did you just need to confess?

>>50985140
I just needed to let the universe know
but damn didnt know it was common stay safe nonas

>>50981140
>>50981147
>>50981154
Very nice with the sun out!

>>50981734
What a cute and silly doll!

>>50984616
Are those seagulls in the back?
There is potential for an interesting shot when they take flight away!

>>50984648
Looks just like her! Very pretty!

>>50985129
That ok as long as you have means of paying it off. People get into debt for cars and other hobbies too. At least the bank probably won't repossess your dolls like a car.

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Rate my new doll girlie
She doesnt have a name yet

>>50986046
Did you do her faceup? It's cute.Try thinning the paint more (and getting pastel for eyeshadow/cheeks/lips)
I like her vibe.

>>50986046
Cutie Pouty emo/10!
Nice coord' anon!

>>50986074
Thanks, I did do it myself! I should've mentioned that this was before I did any pastel work.
Honestly I thought I did a horrible job and was going to sand off and redo the entire thing, but then I started falling in love with her and now I can't bring myself to do it.

>>50986718
thank you! I just sculpted the lips to make a little frown, hopefully i can find the energy to finish her soon

>>50986046
>>50986739
it's quite a good faceup, elegant af

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Ah look who's back on the operating table. Maybe a 4th time will get the Imomo body into something decent. The local library has a 3d printer, so I've been prototyping connectors to fix the shoddy lower body frame. I might swap everything below the knee for Obitsu GGR parts, but ehhh that's money I don't really want to spend on body that'll be (maybe) replaced.

>>50986046
Wow, I'd legit be down for offering some cash for the whole thing if there was another one. Nice work!

How in the fuck is 4chan one of the sane/level headed spaces in this hobby? I pop in to other doll communities from time to time, and holy shit people are fucking insane, you come here, and everyone is supportive and nice outside of the single troll here or there. It's wild.

>>50987541
less women

>>50987559
But, I thought we were all little girls here?

>>50987376
Sounds like a lot of jank to deal with. Nice boobs, though. I'd at least try to salvage the chest parts.

>>50987541
Out of curiosity I checked out the bjd subreddit once. One of the first posts I saw was someone complaining that the occassional lewd/sexy doll outfits are "problematic" and "objectifying women".

So yeah this is the only sane place.
Dont want to derail so will post dolls once I get home. Got a bunch of outfits I havent put on a doll yet.

>nooooooo how dare they dislike my trashy gooner shit in the middle aged woman dominated hobby space those heckin' bigots!!!!!
fucking kek

>>50987541
The vinyl doll academy discord is really chill outside the owner being weirdly strict about some things

>>50988324
None of my dolls wear trashy gooner shit. Just cute gothic lolita, some jirei kei and some trad dresses. Sometimes some risque underwear and legwear mostly hidden. Nobody is obligated to like everything. Its just psychotic to bring politics into this and try to portray the things you dislike as some moral failing. Its very much a reddit hivemind thing to do.

In the first place plenty of middle aged woman like dressing their dolls in slightly risque outfits too, as you said the hobby is dominated by woman, most social media isnt exactly anonymous.

>>50987782
The boobs are nice, but Imomo's real standout point is the lower body proportions and stomach sculpt. On the vinyl side of things only Dollbot is comparable, and good luck getting those. Thankfully there's a growing selection of shapely hip parts.

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>>50988490
>just psychotic to bring politics into this
That's the world we live in now. I think it increases my enjoyment of the hobby that I don't talk or post about it anywhere other than here. I have a xwitter account but never post, it is just for following company feeds for product announcements and such. Otherwise I avoid social media like the plague it is. That way I can enjoy dressing up my girls any way I want without having to get crapped on by these 'people'. Here's a pic as thanks for reading my blog.

>>50988497
>Dollbot
Yeah, I wanted their Kinako really badly but couldn't figure out for the life of me where to buy her that had open order slots, what proxy/forwarder I'd have to use, etc. luckily Seaside Peach came to the rescue with their version.

>>50988490
>None of my dolls wear trashy gooner shit.
Then why do you feel called out? Nobody complains when it's done in good taste

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>>50988504 #
Yeah I get it. I also deleted my social media a while ago even though it means missing out on a lot of cute doll pics.

>>50988532 #
Because good taste is subjective. And while dont like trashy clothes I do love cute clothes but risque situation/shot.

Anyway Big Shoes.

>>50948548
I tend to avoid BJD communities like the plague due to their behavior. Even though I do prefer resin as a material just because it's much less stain prone. I greatly prefer the anime asthetic though, but there's a ton of resin sculpts that cater to that now. I feel I fit in much more with the otaku and MDD side of the doll sphere. Even though I probably wouldn't buy a vinyl doll body again because of the anxiety of staining it.
Maybe hybrids are the master race. Vinyl heads on resin bodies.

>>50988324
You say this but its those same middle aged women who post dolls in skimpy outfits. Hell, just look at the rise of agelphilias, it's mostly women buying them

>>50988716
It's almost like there's multiple women with different mental illnesses out there!

Sometimes the nooo don't sexualize my microkini loli or w/e does coincide and I'd love to know how that works out in their minds but not at the cost of opening up that interaction.

>>50988716
Don't even get me started on the fetish gear they put their husbandos in.

>>50988878
I'm pretty sure the Japanese otakus posting their MDDs in micro bikinis are not posting in the western BJD subreddits. And if they were they would be complaining about that and not objectifying women. What it really is about is plastic dolls making grown middle age women feel insecure about their own appearance. That's always what it is when somone mentions objectification. But I'm not sure why you're arguing on their behalf here, they wouldn't step foot here and can't see you defend their honor. It's not the place for it.

>>50988562
>pic
Kind of dawa.

>>50986046
>>50986739
She cute anon, If you want to redo anything (I wouldnt shes really cute), assuming thats vinyl and you used mr super clearcut, you can use isopropyl alcohol to wipe the paint (and sealant) off, just reapply some sealant before you paint again.

>>50987541
Ive never browsed reddit for BJD they dont like Anime dolls there
Dolldream forum, Instagram or Xitter are the places for our kind of BJD

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>pre-orders go up in the middle of the night (my local time)
>Went to bed 11:30, woke up at 5:00
>sold out by morning
Every damn time. I wanted the blue one but I have to sleep sometime. Does Azone just hugely underestimate production quantity or do they just keep most of the order slots for there own stores to block out as many gaigin as possible? Sold out on HLJ as well.

>>50990401
set an alarm and go back to sleep nigga!!
also for some reason azone is hugely popular with chinese scalpers right now so you have to buy it pretty much instantly or its joever

>>50990401
What >>50990422 said. On the bright side mercari and Y!JA will be flooded with them when theyre shipped to the scalpers. Though you will have to pay scalpers prices.

>>50990450
dont support scalpers please you will become part of the problem

>>50986046
>Onto kawai ne?
Anime slop/10
plastic/20
all rook same/9000

>>50986046
It looks really good. I like the hair

>>50990472
Until volks finds a way to stop scalpers from winning lottery limited, I begrudgingly have to.

>>50990401
They're both still available on Amiami

>>50990401
You forget the third option of limiting production runs to make things more desirable.

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June photos early. Doing the club/live music thing with a Daft Punk emphasis.

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>auto sage
of course. Oh well.

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>>50991541

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>>50991544
last one

>>50990422
>>50990450
I've set an alarm before if I have a pretty good idea when pre-orders are going live, in this case I only had the date. It's just like getting Bandai stuff from HLJ. It's possible, but you have to hit a 15-minute window with little advance warning, usually in the middle of the night, and compete with Chinese scalpers to boot. Oh well, I'd rather do without than reward a scalper, because like >>50990472 said it will only make the problem worse.
>>50990952
I looked there too, forgot to mention. They might have opened up briefly around the time you posted, but both closed again by the time I checked. Oh well, better luck next time.

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Is it time to let these shoes go yet?

Nope. Time for repairs!

>>50988562
Cute but she might want to go shoe shopping.

>>50991679
I agree with not rewarding scalpers, but I think of paying the extra as hiring the guy to stand in line for me. Volks' click war lotteries are a waste of time scam to stay awake for. Speaking from experience.

>>50991538
>>50991541
>>50991544
>>50991546
Very cool DJ!

>>50992164
Do share your process, I have some that need repairs as well.

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>>50992190
I find that for shoes that JB weld original works best. But it takes like 10 hours+ to dry. It doesn't stick at all after you just applied it, so you might need a clamp just to hold the pieces together.
Super glue and Rubber cement does not hold at all for shoes.
For pleather surfaces, its a pain. Completely sand off the good and bad cracked parts of the surface and repaint with leather paint. I wouldn't bother if its some minor cracks.

>>50992228
can second this, I just did the same thing with a set of heels. Unfortunately for me the pleather peeled off the heel on mine, so now they're gold spike heels.