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The Impatient Doll Collector

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:51:26 +0000

I’m one of those collectors: the impatient kind. If waiting for a doll to arrive is the hardest part of placing an order, this post is for you. Not my friends: Pre-orders. I hate long lead-times for dolls. Most dolls are manufactured overseas, and it helps dealers to know how many to order. But really–is […]

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Sticking to your Budget Among New Releases

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:36:04 +0000

It’s that time of year again–newly released dolls at IDEX and Toyfair always tempt me. Consider these tips when growing your collection. While downloading my bank’s activity this morning, a transaction from my regular doll dealer appeared. Quicken helpfully asked, “Would you like me to make this a recurring transaction?” Heck no! And please don’t […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners: Body Blushing

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:58 +0000

Any instructional on “how to make ball-jointed dolls” would include this Body Blushing Instructional from our former blogger. Enjoy! – Ed. I love the realistic look of BJDs. Adding a body blush enhances a doll’s body sculpt and is an easy way to customize your doll and make her your own. The technique is straightforward: […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners – Sueding Your Doll

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:29:27 +0000

Does your new ball-jointed beauty kick you or fall over when she should be posing? Sueding might fix your problems! Sueding adds friction between the ball and socket to give your doll a little more stability and control when she stands and poses. Also, if your doll has body blushing, you should consider sueding. Sueding’s […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners – Customization

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:59:29 +0000

So you’re new to BJDs. Want to know the history behind customization, and what you need to get started? Let me help. So you’re new to BJDs. Want to know the history behind customization, and what you need to get started? Let me help. A brief history In the late 19th century, German and French […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls – What Supplies Do You Need to Get Started?

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:25:39 +0000

So you’re getting ready to order your first BJD. What supplies will you need? Doll accessories: At least one wig. Measure your doll’s head circumference. If it’s 7.5”, your doll wears a size 7/8. At least one pair of eyes. Your doll will probably come with “random” eyes, so it’s not a bad idea to […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls: Body Sizes

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:21:21 +0000

Ball Jointed Doll Guide You might see phrases in ball jointed doll terminology including BJD Size Chart, BJD MSD Size, BJD Sizes, BJD Doll Size Chart and more when researching on ball-jointed dolls. Here’s our guide to BJD doll sizes. — Ed. Confused about large dolls, minis, tinies? What do the abbreviations SD and MSD […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls – What Is Quality?

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:55:15 +0000

Elfdoll Tiny Olivia, dressed in an outfit by Nancie of www.Nankatts.biz Why are some BJDs more costly than others? I’ll share my input. As in most things in life, you get what you pay for. Why do some cost more than others? Here are some reasons: Production location. Dolls made in China cost less than […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls – Choosing Your First Doll

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:29:11 +0000

Wondering what to consider when you buy your very first BJD? Your first doll may make or break your love affair with BJDs, so choose wisely. There are many choices available, and it’s hard to decide on promotional photos alone. Here are some things to consider: Initial investment. […]

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Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners – Terminology

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:53:25 +0000

Peak’s Woods Sky, white skin. Wig by Michele Hardy Thinking about entering the ball-jointed world? Don’t hesitate, and don’t be intimidated by the “fragility” of resin. If a klutz like me can collect resin BJDs, so can you! Whenever you enter a new hobby, it’s good to do some research–and ball-jointed dolls are a little […]

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