#old school bjd

[of-his-dragoon-ways]

[mallgothz]

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[fyeahlolita]

In 2004 I obsessively saved all these pictures of BJDs. I have no idea where they're from, or honestly what sculpts they even are? Although I would assume a bunch of them are Volks SD because I think that was mostly your only option back then. BJDs in that era were the driving force behind me getting into Lolita fashion. First I wore bad Hot Topic/thrifted stuff, then I hyper focused on getting dolls and dressing them up, then I learned that brand wasn't as small as I thought it was and I could just buy "authentic" Lolita dresses for myself.

[webdiggerxxx]

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[nuzzle]

haul of a girl that can't pick a substyle

my first brand swimsuit and an usakumya necklace i was very excited about finding!!

i was missing several of the early volumes of GLB and was able to fill in the gaps with a few of those. i've been interested in researching the history of the fashion recently so i'm constantly hunting for old magazines! i've added GLB volumes 1-4 & 6 & 49--as well as "Frill" volume 1 and the "Maison Gothic & Lolita Style" book to my media collection.

a metamorphose Alice OP (2000) that i got on auction!! the double sleeves and center buttons down to the bottom are my favorite. it didn't come with the apron, but i was lucky enough that the one from a different Alice OP, also from the year 2000... was on auction on a different platform at the same time. i bought them separately intending to pair them together! i quite prefer the style of this rounder edged apron rather than the more squared top one it's meant to go with.

this is actually the dress that made me realize the Alice OP Set on lolibrary has a long version (similar to the maid OP from 2003 mini & long or the nun style OP mini & long)--i'll have to remind myself to submit a correction for the current OP to indicate the mini variation, and to submit a new entry for the long length one if i can manage to find more information... though i had no idea of its existence until recently! from an old LM sales listing, i found that the mini length is around 88 cm, whereas this one is 125 cm. i severely underestimated the length of this and it's down to my ankles, but i suppose it'll be my first long dress ^_^

[sainte-melasse]

[tseiri]

[omelettedraws]

Something different, last year I made this OOAK Lolita puppy girl art doll! :D Every part of her was handmade by me! With a Polymer clay head, fabric clothes and ears, and a wire armature also using apoxie sculpt with a fleece outer "skin" (I've got more progress pics here if that hopefully makes that clearer!! 😅)!

The whole inspiration for her design came from buying one of those random bundles of trim from Michael's that had one cool ribbon that reminded me of those old school Lolita headdresses (which is hard to see in the pic coincidentally asdfghjkl)! I would really like to make more dolls like these, because I've realized overtime that I really enjoy making physical art with my hands like sewing and sculpting compared to just digital drawing. I think the one thing holding me back with this method of making art dolls is how the fragile they are. Even tho they're not designed to be played with or anything, it feels scary even just posing them due to the wire armature, so I'm scared of them inevitably snapping inside their body and being impossible to fix without screwing up the clothes/skin! Even when I use multiple strands of thick wire. 😭 But idk what other method to use.. I like crafting the body over using a base doll so it can be custom, but I wish they had the strength of a fashion doll's plastic body and joints! I tried hand sculpting a BJD this summer too, but the process is definitely a bit more tedious! 😅 Oh well, I guess I just gotta start a journey of trial and error and refining my process!! :3

Here's a close up of her dress!!! :P

[the-bjd-community-confess]

Regarding the influx of “objectum” and other similar asks the past few weeks…Am I somehow now considered “old” on this site because I find it weird that people here aren’t familiar with Objectum/Fictosexual/etc type terms, or the MOGAI community anymore? Not people’s opinion on those who use MOGAI labels, but just that whole movement within the queer (tumblr) community in general? Like… that’s literally where all the micro labels a lot of people now use come from. It was extremely popular in 2014-2017, and honestly if you clicked on almost any blog and looked at their about i bet you like 2 or 3 out of 10 people had some form of gray aro or ace but more interested in fictional characters, objects, the concept of xyz, etc. Seeing the occasional (pro or anti, doesn’t matter) ask about someone encountering someone who identifies as such and is in love with/sexually attracted to some object is like so… passé and Tumblr Community Typical. It’s especially less surprising in the BJD community someone might identify as such. Maybe most of you only follow blogs who only post on topic pics of their dolls, or are never randomly recommended posts, or looked at someone’s about page and encountered those labels? This was kinda the beginning of the carrd era after all. And using desktop mode was still kinda common. I’ve always been a mixed BJD / personal blog. I’ve had plenty of people who identify as objectum reblog my posts, some benign and some …. Errrrmm… less so. It’s been like what, 10 years, I guess it’s more shocking to me that people who are using tumblr regularly think that people are making up having experiences with those who identify as such.

I don’t know, maybe I am old (I mean, I did just say 10 years ago…), because I’m also from the era where fandom confession blogs like this were extremely popular, and it wasn’t a community sin to read, comment or respond to things. People need an outlet sometimes and we’re a community heavily based around feedback.

Honestly, if you follow this blog but don’t actually partake in BJD Society™️ because you’re afraid a post will show up here about you, don’t be. This place is actually pretty tame compared to the old school confession blogs and not really evocative of BJD community as a whole, especially if you just occasionally post pictures of your dolls or whatever. I think the time delay in our posts helps a bit too. Just post your dolls where you like and do you.

(If you are confused about what the MOGAI community is, it’s easier just to google it honestly. Also, please understand, I am using a neutral tone here in referring to those identities. In typical tumblr fashion, disclaimer: I am also queer.)

~Anonymous

[maleficentmrsofallevil]

Cranky McCrankypants

I've been spending a lot of time on Den of Angels and Instagram. Got an email from Tumblr thanking me for another month of advertising-free payment, and I realized, "Oh, shit. Tumblr."

I am a cranky collector today (again). Sorry.

Things that irritate me (in no particular order):

Scalpers. Oh, sorry - resellers. I remember when "drop-shipping" first became a thing, and everyone and their neighbor paid for those stupid "learn to be a drop-shipper" online courses. I didn't pay it much mind, cuz I wasn't a doll collector back then. Now, I live in Scalper McScalperville. A doll will go on sale at my local store, and by the time I get there, it's gone, and 50 of them are on feeBay for double or triple the price. Message said scalper, and it's all, "Oh, I couldn't possibly let it go for less than list price." Bitch, you paid $10 for that doll, and you're a SAH-soccer-mom looking for some extra pocket money for your nose candy habit. Trying to buy a doll now is a click-war... unless you know the scalper's threshold, and you bid over it. For example, old R&D Susie dolls? Scalpers don't want to pay more than about $40 USD for her, cuz they re-list her for $75. So - bid $75, and you're more likely to get her for $40.

Related: Mattel. You are a multinational corporation that has been around since 1959. Fucking learn logistics, already. JFC.

On a less serious note: plastic. Dear dog, the amount of plastic (and foam and bubble wrap and...) these dolls are packaged in. I get it for playline dolls, but holy shit, for BJDs? You're already charging an arm and a leg for these dolls. Add $50 to the cost already and ship in a reusable cotton bag, FFS. Also, use plain cardboard boxes, please. I can't recycle them once you've put all that fancy foil decoration on there. When you own as many dolls as I do, keeping the boxes makes you look like a hardcore hoarder. If you're keeping the boxers to maintain the resale value, you aren't a collector anyway. You have inventory. Get a warehouse like every other business.

(the hoard)

Doll nudity. It's an inanimate object, FFS. It doesn't care. If you can't handle seeing nudity, the problem is YOU, Becky. People are born nude. They wear clothes to stay warm and protect sensitive bits. Get laid already.

(holy shit, newds!)

The drama blog. I am aware that the mod thinks they're offering some sort of "public service" letting "shy people" confess their opinions. I'm old. We old farts call that "passive-aggressive bullshit." Besides, that's not what the blog is being used for. It's being used by newer doll artists to shit on other newer doll artists. Econ 101, doll artist: if your doll isn't selling as well as you like, it's not cuz of competition. It's because not enough people like your doll. Work on your sculpting. Don't take it personally: Iplehouse is about as old-school as it gets, and their dolls are notoriously shitty posers. Impldoll has been around how long? And they just now released a new body that a lot of collectors like. It takes time and practice to make a very popular doll. So, invest the time, and practice. Don't bitch about how you can't afford to. I knew - personally knew - lawyers who worked days as attorneys and worked nights as stock workers at Target. If a lawyer can get a second job, so can you. Does it suck? Sure. But that's the world we live in, kids.

Phew. I feel better now.

Again, sorry. Needed to get this off my chest.

[of-his-dragoon-ways]

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[mallgothz]

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Top 5 Hobbies for a Kawaii Lifestyle

Originally posted to www.onlyfunthings.org on January 11, 2019

Ciao lovelies! Today here’s 5 “Kawaii Lifestyle” Hobbies!

Now before I begin, I want to say that these hobbies are NOT the only hobbies that can be included in a “Kawaii Lifestyle”! You could do anything for hobbies and still lead a kawaii life. These are just some hobbies that may be considered “Kawaii” traditionally/stereotypically.

So now, let’s get into this super cute hobby list!

#1- Toy Collecting! Many Kawaii Lifestylers that I know of, myself included, collect toys! Some collect vintage toys, some collect modern and some collect both! Toy collecting can be very fun for many reasons. For one, if you have a more childish nature/if you’re an age regressor, you can play with the toys! For two, your toy collection can make great kawaii décor! Toys come in all shapes and colors and sizes, so you can carefully select what you want to display! Some Kawaii toys to collect that I recommend: Num-Noms!

As well as: Calico Critters (also known as Sylvanian Families), Shopkins Lil Secrets (Which are a lot like old school Polly Pockets), Squishies, Molang figures, Monster High Minis….ect! 

And going right along with toy collecting is…

#2- Toy Photography / Doll Photography! Another super fun and “kawaii” hobby is toy photography! Toys and dolls can be easier photo subjects (sometimes) than humans in my opinion because you can pose them exactly how you imagine, and you can take many shots while they hold the same pose! There are many highly poseable kawaii dolls like Monster High, Ever After High, Made-To-Move Barbie, and even BJD!

#3- Crafting/DIY! A big part of Kawaii subculture which isn’t really talked about enough in my opinion is the amount of crafty kawaii lifestylers! I’ve seen so many crafty kawaii lifestylers who make their own clothes, jewelry, accessories, décor… but yet I don’t see much discussion about it, and it can be hard to find good craft tutorials online for that specific niche! But crafty-ness is a big part of kawaii culture! I’ve even recently discovered a good place to get some kawaii stickers and beads for cute resin and jewelry projects, Blippo.com ! Blippo has many very kawaii items for pretty cheaply, just the other night I ordered a BUNCH of stuff for under $12 and free shipping, as well as a free mystery welcome gift! (my full review of Blippo is coming soonish, my orders are still in post). Another great place to find kawaii craft supplies is Aliexpress using search terms like “Kawaii Cabochon” and others like that. Just remember that Aliexpress is similar to Amazon/Ebay and you should always check the reviews before buying anything! (Note- this post was not sponsored by either of these sites, this is just my own opinion).

#4- Baking! Baking can be so much fun, and you don’t even need to make things from scratch to have a good time! Want to know a secret? Some of the best cakes I’ve ever made were with a modified box mix! One of my best tips is: “To make a boxed cake mix really amazing, follow the directions on the box EXCEPT: add 1 more egg than what it calls for, instead of using oil use melted butter (and double the amount), instead of water use milk!” This tip I found on Pinterest, and I’ve used it several times to make some of the best cakes and cupcakes I’ve ever made! ….So I bet you’re wondering how this hobby is particularly “kawaii”? Well, the decorating of course! Decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more is one of the best parts of baking! You can make the baked good as kawaii as you want!

#5- Journaling! I know I mentioned this briefly in Wednesday’s post, but let’s talk quickly about how to make this kawaii. Again, you can use sites like Blippo.com to find cute stickers, washi tape, pens and pencils! You can also doodle in your journal and draw cute things like flowers, animals, and chibis! You can also press flowers in a journal for extra cute-ness. 

What do you think of our suggestions? What do you consider to be “kawaii” hobbies? Let us know in the comments!

Remember to Stay Awesome and Love Yourself!

[captainnikki]

My entire BJD collection 2024 edition!

Top, right to left:

Dollfamily Bobby?, Hujoo Freya, Jun Planning Ai, Hujoo Berry, Dollzone Hid, Dollzone Mo, Dollzone event baby, Dollzone SD Mo head on Dollzone 65cm body, Obitsu 60cm Gretel on Impldoll 60cm body, Resinsoul Long, can't remember the sculpt but an Impldoll yosd I think?, Dollshe Bernard on a Doll Chateu body (I got him years before the controversy surrounding Dollshe), Minifee Chloe.

And the incomplete dolls in the bottom picture are:

Dollzone Mo head with unpictured Souldoll body, Blossom doll Hyacinth (floating head), Dollshe Saint (floating head) and Dollzone old style boy body (no head yet - let me know if you see any old school Dollzone heads! I'd love another Mo or Hid).

[axilog14]

A not-so-small update: because I have no self-control, I got carried away with my latest blind box BJD haul again. (my doll army is ever growing, and soon I will overtake the world)

First, I made another attempt at the Puppet Kingdom blinds. I was hoping to get one of the boys, but instead I wound up with Star Wolf and a double of Cat. Whoops. (Next time I should just get the boy dolls pre-opened.)

Next, I've been wanting to get Bonnie the Journey of the Streets for ages. I now own at least four skateboarder dolls, haha. I did have to give the black clothes a makeshift vinegar bath to minimize future staining.

Another series I've been wanting to get was Teennar Campus Idol, since I wanted more mix-and-match street fashion. A keen eye would notice they reuse a lot of pieces from the Student's Club series, which I personally don't mind. I love all the cute details like the leg warmers and metal charms.

Due to all the tiny accessories, the outfits were even fiddlier to put on than usual. Old School Chacha had a headband that kept falling off (strangely the head magnets here were weaker than usual) and a mystery pleather bracelet that came apart. It's kinda funny that even the official Kikagoods unboxing video gave up putting it on.

Lastly we have Nagi Cub Student Tour, which has mechanical joints rather than strung ones. I pretty much fell in love with Pink Cat at first sight and just had to get her, though all the printed-on detail on her outfit was a bit underwhelming. Like Campus Idol, this series also had a nonzero quantity of tiny leather belts.

On an unrelated note, blind box collecting in general has given me a greater appreciation for those little character collectible cards. It's maddening that companies never stick to a standard card size, but they're still fun to flick though. Maybe I should consider getting an album for them or something.

[sainte-melasse]

*~~Be an angel and don't reblog her on a kink/nsfw blog~~*