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Hello! I'm new to this forum and I go by the nickname "Hamsters" or "D" I really want a smart doll and I'm currently saving for one! I'm an ABSOLUTE beginner and I'm pretty sure nobody in my area has ever HEARD of a vinyl doll so here I am! I do't know how to assemble, purchase or use a doll. They were just really pretty. I basically ransacked the website but I do not understand any of the building instructions. Also I need somebody to talk about my awesome dollies with! XD
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Hiy everyone! like the tag says, i am a complete newbie when it comes to finding doll parts or accessories, and i really need some help in tips to finding them. or at least what i need. i feel like i could scroll hours on the mainstream websites like etsy or ebay, and never find what i need (which i feel is pretty fair and easy to find.) For a brief backstory, i only own one doll (i named griblinette) but i feel like she could make a PERFECT cosplay of a character i've had in mind for a while, i just need help finding the wig and clothes and accessories. which is where i need your help. this is her (she's a dollfie dream obviously, and like 19 inches? i think, i just measured it roughly.) and here's a sketch i made of the accessories i'd need o_0, which i think would make a difference in websites or something. but u guys probably know better then me. i'm grateful for anything, even just dropping the website where u usually shop for accessories. anything helps!!! Ty 😄
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Hello everyone! I’m fairly new to the world of vinyl dolls but I’ve been collecting resin bjds (and blythes) since 2016. As of now, I have one vinyl doll at home, an Imomo Miko. Lately, though, I’ve been really intrigued by Dollfie Dreams. Through a series of coincidences, I began looking at yahoo auctions for custom heads and I have decided that I have to have some! I went ahead and ordered some dream choice via proxy) so I could get the semi-white bodies before the season for that is over. My plans are to have a boy for sure, so I got a DDboy and I also got an MDD asexual body for I’m not sure what gender head lol. For now I’ll be sitting on yahoo auctions until someone strikes my fancy. In the meantime, I’m going to start looking for clothes and accessories. I’ve been lurking here for a bit so I’m excited to finally make an account!
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Hello! I'm new to this forum and I go by the nickname "Hamsters" or "D" I really want a smart doll and I'm currently saving for one! I'm an ABSOLUTE beginner and I'm pretty sure nobody in my area has ever HEARD of a vinyl doll so here I am! I do't know how to assemble, purchase or use a doll. They were just really pretty. I basically ransacked the website but I do not understand any of the building instructions. Also I need somebody to talk about my awesome dollies with! XD
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Hello everyone! I'm very glad to be here. I've been involved in the hobby since I was in middle school in 2008 when I got a my first Obitsu doll, which I unfortunately no longer have. I took a break from vinyl anime dolls for a while and have collected both Pullips and resin BJDs in the past, but I recently rediscovered Smart Dolls and purchased my first one in February of 2025. I've gotten a second one since then, along with several Obitsu dolls, most of which are 1/6 but one is 1/3. Even though I've technically been in the hobby for a while, I'm still pretty new to collecting vinyl anime dolls since it's been so long since I've had my first one. I'm hoping to learn lots of new tips and tricks thanks to this forum! I'm so glad a place like this exists. Thank you for reading my introduction.
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Hello!! My name is Haley but I can also go by beetle! I’m sorta new to this hobby, got into it in the past few months, I have always loved things BJD/DD since I was younger and now that I finally have adult money (WOO!!) I can purchase my own I currently have 1 MDD 1 Imomodoll, and two tiny foxes! I also have a UF doll hybrid that has an imomodoll head! I really love dollfie dream dolls and any dolls that are anime esc! I’m glad to be here and meet more people that enjoy the same hobby as me, thank you for having me!
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I've been into BJDs since I was a child. I became fascinated when I first watched a Youtuber create stages for his dolls and took beautiful photos of them, (Forgive me, I don't remember his name since I was a kid just mindlessly browsing on the Internet). Ever since then, I started looking for BJDS and fell in love when I discovered there were anime BJDs! I loved how beautiful they looked! Even better than my plushies. But I was only able to look at them from afar since they were so expensive. And I would never expect my parents to even buy me anything close to $300. Since I'm in my mid 20s, I wanted to start picking up some new hobbies (being a blue collar worker and bouncing from different jobs can be mentally draining LOL). Scrolling through TikTok I found some blind box BJDs and went down the rabbit hole once again. And my love for BJDs grew once again. I started joining Facebook Groups, Discords, and eventually joined this site when someone from my Discord group mentioned they were from here! I became a huge fan of Tinyfox! I love how inexpensive they were compared to other dolls, so I started collecting them the most. The Tinyfox Fan Club Discord made it easier for me to find such great deals! Couldn't have got such a big collection without their help! Eventually I caved and bought 2 DOLK collab dolls (Sandra and Mercury Lamp) both were never opened but owned 2nd hand. I currently have one more DOLK on the way and I'm close to completing my 1/4 Tinyfox collection! All my dolls are proudly displayed and I'm planning to get a doll bag and some outside stands to take some pictures (even thinking of investing in a camera down the line). Luckily, I live in Los Angeles, so finding something scenic would not be too difficult of a task (but would have to be planned days ahead). So I look forward to posting on here! I might be a bit shy since the internet is scarier than real life for me, but I will get over than fear eventually once I get comfortable 😁. Here's a picture of my collection so far. My Mercury is always next to me ✨ Also I apologize for the images being so big. First time posting pictures to the forums 😅
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Hi, I go by TumsFestival in most corners of the internet. I've been interested in playline dolls and resin BJDs for a while but I've been curious about vinyl dolls as well. I just think they're neat and I would like to poke around these forums for advice and possible new doll friends. Besides doll collecting, I am going to college for animation and want to work in the film/TV industry or graphic design once I graduate. Nice to meet you all!
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URGANT QUESTION I am considering on switching from Tinyfox Murphy to Tinyfox Kakav, which has a lot of dark clothing, and i cannot find any shops that have the Tinyfox bodysuit for sale, so how am i meant to deal with the stains?? OR, WHERE THE HECK CAN I FIND THE BODYSUIT OR AN ALTERNATIVE!! PLEASE HELP!!
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I’m Angelus!! I’ve always had a big love of BJD’s and Vinyl dolls! I already had a taeyang-Isul hybrid doll from a few years before, but I’m about to get my first imomodoll! I’m very excited to see everyone’s dolls and posts 😄 I hope we get along!!
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help a noob Tips on joining while still keeping some money in your pocket?
GothicSkies posted a topic in General Discussions
Holy heck I'm on this site again, anyways, I am a teenage artist on social media who became very much in love with Mini Dollfie Dream Dolls, and want to join in on having my own Mini Dollfie Dream, however i am kind of just trying to figure out a good way to save money on said doll (For my parents wallet and sanity lol) (I need to start my commissions but I'm a coward) So, theres one thing thats prob not gonna end up changing, the price for the head and body.. The head varies with the price cause of detail, materials used ect.. so im planning to just get a base head and paint my own head (Plus to be a lil more like the Dollfie photographer i admire greatly) and body.. well.. is straight up the most expensive piece lol However.. what are some ways i could save money on say.. materials for painting the face and head, outfits, wigs, ect. ect. Again, im mainly asking not just for me, but for my parents too since at this time.. I don't make money (Again should start commissions to hecking help) Any extra tips on Mini Dollfie dreams in general is very much appreciated cause although i know a little on MDD, I don't really know much at all on care and such.. (Closest thing i got is a flipping Monster High Draculaura doll lol) But yeah, ANYTHING to help with saving money on this soon to be new hobby would be great, yes, you can also link people or sellers that are good for a budget as well.. This is not just for the wallet.. but also for my parents sanity too lol. Please don't say anything on needing to have good money to have such hobby.. I just really like the dolls, they are precious and gorgeous, and want to have my own lil one too. ^w^' -
Hi! I'm wh0retensia(she/they) I'm a college student with an unhealthy obsession to Fate. Nice to meet you all! I'm new to the doll collecting community and I recently just bought my first Dollfie Dream, DD Ciel. I love all things Type-Moon related and I have been collecting figures for a while now, feel free to add me on MFC! I hope to someday have the Arcueid Dollfie as well to go with my Ciel. I would be so thankful for any tips on how to care for my Dollfie. Thank you<3!!!!
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Hello I'm Roro! I just received my very first doll, Dollfie Dream Kaito, after admiring dolls from afar for many years. Finally decided to make the investment on Kaito as he has always been my favourite and most comforting character, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get involved and have a doll of my own. Even thought I have just gotten my first I am also interested in trying to customise another doll sometime when I have the funds and become more knowledgeable about how to do so. I am looking forward to interacting with all of you and admiring all of the lovely dolls here! 😄
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Would watercolor pencils be ok to do a Dollfie Dream face with? Would they damage the vinyl? Would they not react well to sealant? I don't have great fine motor skills, and I don't feel comfortable using liquid paint to give my doll a faceup. Are watercolor pencils, or heck, even regular colored pencils a viable option?
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(This is the finished version of another topic) Hey everyone, so i have a question and i hope you guys that own a Mini Dollfie Dream can help me. So i plan to get a Mini Dollfie Dream doll, i have dreamed of owning one since January 2022 and im gonna slowly try to get the doll piece by piece. I could not use the "Insert Image from URL" do to not knowing how to do it all.. so go to the link below for the photos. Photos of Box So i got this box, its an Oculus box that my mother gave me, its 16.3/8" in Inches, i plan to use it for the doll, although i may turn it into sort of a bed lol. I plan to get a MDD body with small bust with a DDH-27 head (So i dont need to sand off lips) My question is simple.. will the doll fit in the box or will it be too big.. and show how much larger the doll will be to the box if it is too big for the box. Any help and information to help will be appreciated greatly! ^w^'
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Hello! I'm Karolina from Poland, coming back to the doll hobby after a long break. I've been mostly interested in resin dolls but I'm hoping to buy my first MDD soon! Just discovered JP Yahoo auctions a couple of days ago and I'm eyeing a few custom heads and used bodies on Buyee 👀 Even though I fell out of doll collecting for a few years (no time or money) I never stopped making miniature doll food. You can check my store at www.badgersbakery.com or Badger's Bakery on Etsy ☺️
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Hi there!! You can call me Abra. I'm really excited to be here, I'm currently saving up for my first two dolls, both Mini Dollfie Dreams. I'm very new to doll collecting in general and vinyl anime dolls in particular, mostly for budget reasons. But I've been ogling pictures of them online for years. I'm also in about a billion different fandoms, and I can't wait to customize some of my future dolls as a form of fanart. So yeah, that's me. Happy to talk or receive tips, but I'm kinda busy and might reply late.
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hey everyone! I'm currently contemplating trying to make one of my own characters into a vinyl doll. I only own an angelphilia at this moment. I love her so much but I am happy to branch out to other brands/sculpts. I am looking for a more androgynous looking body. The actual gender of the body isn't relevant as long as it has a flat chest (ish doesn't need to be perfect flat). The aim is for it to look genderfluid/androgynous underneath clothes. Any help or redirection to pages would be wonderful! I tried looking for this topic but I am still learning about this forum 😅 Thanks! PS if you have a doll like this feel free to add pictures! I love seeing other people's dolls. Edit: I forgot to mention that I prefer something 50cm + somewhere around the 60cm would be perfect.
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Yo! I'm Nat! I'm not new to the general doll hobby, I've been collecting BJDs since November 2013. My brother has been collecting both BJDs and vinyl dolls since around then too. After realizing how light and fun his vinyl ones are, and my interest in an anime style doll not being met by any currently available resin sculpts, I became really interested in owning a vinyl doll myself. I have a head ready (DD Ranka Lee) to put on a body, now I just need a body! Wanting a MDD because that's the perfect size. I wanted to look around to try and buy one secondhand to help someone out so I'm not in any particular rush LOL. I do art for a living. I'm an art machine. Looking forward to poking around the forums, especially to look at photos. 😄
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Hi! I decided to give in and join DollDreaming after I was told of this vinyl BJD forum by Den of Angels members when I looking around for information about cleaning up a vinyl BJD with yellowing on it. I believe I’ll be her second and hopefully last owner! I have not decided on a name yet. I purchased a pre-loved Obitsu 60cm for 9,000 JPY that is well.. Somewhere in Japan preparing to be transported to the USA! I read more than a few times now that Obitsu 60s are hard to come by as they have been discontinued by Obitsu and are officially out of stock on the Parabox shopping website. Lastly, I am also known as Rneiro (pronounced Ray-Nero) on DoA.
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I've been drooling over Dollfie Dreams for years, but the price of buying new is way out of my budget, and when recently getting into Mandarake for 1/6 scale dolls, I saw they had a section for Dollfie Dreams. Seems like things are relatively inexpensive, around 28,000 Yen for a DDdy body. I wondered if buying used was a reasonable choice for budget, or if I should just save up to buy new? Also, I've seen a lot of heads that are shiny, like this one: https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1145946138&ref=flist&lang=en. What causes this? Is it fixable? She's such a good price that I don't want to pass her up, but I'm also very uninformed when it comes to Dollfie Dreams, so I have no idea if this is a sealant problem, age problem, or something that's super strange.
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Hello from Finland! This has been long time coming, it's nice to meet you:)
Turta posted a topic in Introductions
Turta Hello everyone, I am very excited to get to talk with fellow doll hobbiests, see their cute dolls, learn new things, and have good time in here in general:D I have been interested in balljointed dolls for about 15 years now, but the time was never right for me to make such a purchase. I'v been living on a student budget for a long time, so I never could talk myself into buying one, but the huge interest remained and simmered for years. It all started in highschool and the huge interest was reawakened few years ago, when couple of my friends started to collect balljointed dolls (not anime styled, but amazing balljointed dolls anyway). So I finally gaved in to the doll fever, and ordered my first doll last month-I'm so excited!!! It took a long time, but finally I'm going to have my first doll(/s)! So, I went a little overboard, and ordered 2 more dolls after that.. I waited so long, and got so excited once I researched so many cute dolls, that I kinda became a little bit obsessed, but I regret nothing:D My first order was Luts Delf kid Coco, then some time later I ordered Azone's Kosagi, and just last night I gave in on my last huge urge, and ordered Dollce doll Myau head with parabox body. It might be a bit much ordering this much, but I'v been longing for a bjd for years now, so I'm giving myself a pass this time:) Sorry if the introduction was long, nice to meet you all:D -
Hello i m new here! I made my acc a few months ago however then i got busy with school. Since 2015 ive been collecting bjds however ive always loved vinyl dolls. It just seemed very hard to get them in europe and i got very intimidated by hearing how fast they can stain. Im quite a paranoid person en havent had my curtains open in ages of fear of my dolls yellowing ;w;" However as im graduating in a few weeks i wanted to get myself a present. I will be buying the Mini Dollfie Dream Liliru standard set! Im only really intrested in 1/4 dolls and i absolutly love her. Ive already been thinking of a character, She would have a kind of magical girl fashion sense, horns, elf ears and ill make her a tail! I do am still looking to buy her more stuff but i dont really know where? For my bjds i preffer natural fibre wigs however i like vinyl dolls more with synthetic wigs. but that means i dont really know where to get them from. Feel free to sugest me some stores, etsy shops ect that sell some wigs, clothes and eyes. I also hope to make some new friends here! Sorry if the term i use are wrong? Englsih isnt my first language and like i mentiond before ive only really collected bjds.
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🙋♀️Hello everyone, my name is Kelly. I love BJDs and vinyl dollies for the longest time now. I'm 32 march 6. I live in Newfoundland and Labrador Canada. I have a learning disability with few other things. Please forgive my spelling in advanced. I'm ever so glad to of found this sever. I hope to meet and make new friends whose in the hobby too. Currently I have one azone girl and one nendoroid. I recently put a doll-zone doll on layaway though Clover Singing the Pink Bear with black cats face. Pink Bear in full set. I'm also looking at getting a smart doll or a 24cm obitsu at some point. Waves loads, Kelly
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I currently don't own any dolls right now, But i couldn't help myself and i just had to make an account... So i could tell others how cute their dolls are!! Also to learn more about these dolls, I've been interested since i was young, and have dreamed about having one since! I do plan on getting a standard dollfie/smart doll someday (Hopefully soon as i'll start working in a few months!) Also, Sorry if this seems very weird to mention, But i do like to give people heads a up so they don't think i'm rude. I have Social Anxiety Disorder, so i'm sorry if i seem very awkward or don't reply often. I'm hoping being apart of this amazing forum will help me with that! Thank you for reading ❤️
