Doll thread - We can do it! edition.

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New doll owner here. You guys have any tips on photography and getting poses to look more natural? Tried taking some pics the other day and this is the only one that turned out good enough for me to want to post after cleaning it up a bit in Photoshop.

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>>17514677
There are pose books geared at photographers that might help. Beyond that it's a matter of practice: Try a couple poses. Take a few pictures from different angles of each. Look that them in the computer, find what you don't like, and take more pictures. Work to eliminate including the things you don't like in photos and you'll have more keepers. There may be people who are naturals at composition, but for the rest of us we just have to workshop it.

>>17514677
>>17515332
Also look at photos of people and try to replicate poses. If you can't find any then try them yourself and see if it feels natural, if it doesn't chances are that it won't look natural either.

>>17514677
The lighting in that pic looks really distracting to me.

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>>17516110
That too, there's no harm in copying poses, or making attempts at it.

>>17516281
If I had to guess the doll was underexposed while the camera compensated for the bright sky. Attempts to fix the exposure blew out the sky and you can see it bleed over the top of her head.

>>17514677
Look into a collapsible reflector disc, https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=reflector+disc Without the disc pic related would look similar to yours but as you can see it makes a world of difference.

>>17516543
>Without the disc pic related would look similar to yours but as you can see it makes a world of difference

*forgot to add that similar to your pic, the sun was somewhat behind the doll, as indicated by the glow in her hair.

>>17514677

Practice composition by actually visualizing it with your hands or using your viewfinder. What looks good in person from your eyes might not look good captured in a photo frame.
It doesn't take a pro to tell if a composition sucks (we judge doll pictures all the time when you're going through flickrs/instagrams/twitters), so you can easily critique and adjust yourself on the fly.

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>>17514677
If it helps any. I've been in the hobby about a year and a few months. My photoshoots typically last for about 2 hours, and I take upwards of 70 photos at a time. Of that, I typically crop and get 4ch ready about 10 on a good day. Just practice and stick with it as others have said. Ganbatte. Here's my girl, Toromi. Try not to look at those super duper cute pictures of girls too much as well. Good reference points for final project completion, bad for beginner expectations., I tended to judge myself and where I was with those too hard, wondering why my girl doesn't look like that, and truth is those doods have probably been in the hobby for a number of years. Just relax and enjoy as it comes to you. Exchange emails here as well, a certain someone from Australia got me going quite a bit as well. It'll be ok, she'll look great one day.

[email protected]

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>>17514677

>>17516661 Also what isn't in the frame doesn't matter. My desk and room is a mess. Pic related. Try practicing around your house or room and then bring the same technique outside so you don't end up having to haul everything outside to only get 100+ practice shots in and none end up being passable.

>>17517008

Rin is such a cutie.

New doll anon here >>17514677

Thanks for all the advice. I'll be sure to report back once I have time to experiment and take more pics as long as you guys don't mind critiquing my mediocre photography.

>>17518758
You might get some flak from others, but I don't mind.

We all had to start and improve at some point.

Also remember to check if her elbows/arms/legs are pushed in all the way.

>>17514334
im not black, but i would steal that bike.

>>17519984
nice try, Jamal

What's a good place to get some glasses for dollfies? Or at least some that fit. I'm surprised there aren't any on the volks sites, seems like a pretty standard accessory.

>>17520627
Taobao. There was a store I like that had some and the pair I got didn't stain, but they sold out and I no longer have the bookmark for it.

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What are some cool props you own?

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>>17521011

>>17521040
>no rear sight
why?

>>17521078
because it keeps falling off

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>>17521011
>>17521040
Cute dolls with guns? Cute dolls with guns!

>>17521096
That's pretty funny. I'm glad my doll M4 carry handle doesn't have that problem.

>>17518758
Best of luck anon and don't be afraid to post pics, reading critique will be a valuable learning experience not only for you but others as well.

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I got a head in the mail.

Can anyone recommend a bust size and hair style that would go well with this face?

>>17522174
The gap between the eyes and head looks large.

Otherwise I tend to give my girls like that red or reddish brown hair.

>>17522214
They said hair style, not colour.

>>17522222
You are right Mr quints.

Sadly this means I can not help becuse I just go with what is easily to maintain.

>>17522174
Nipple-y large.

>>17523087
Hilarious.

What's a Volks Dollpla like?

>>17523087
How's that 2B license going Danny? Oh wait you don't have it any more because they chose Volks instead.

>>17521193
C-cute!

>>17526357
I'd wonder if he even had a license. This is Danny we're talking about here.

>>17526670
Probably just him fiddling around.

>>17526670
He had the license but he was robbed because Squeenix changed their damn mind.

>>17529074
Probably broke an NDA being an obnoxious twat about it.

>>17529126
Whatever the situation, I'm just glad 2B isn't a Smart Doll. It sucks to see characters I love turned into ugly dolls I hate.

>>17528693
fiddling around when he explicitely said "Flesh tone prototypes are strictly for showing licensors"

get your facts straight faggot

>>17529986
Not him but that could have meant potential licensor. Like a contractor proposing a bid.

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>>17526357
>>17529986
>>17530432
"Trying out our first "real face" #smartdoll - lips & cheeks need more volume. "

>>17531860
True innovation.

>>17531866
Looks nice honestly, but maybe a bit crazy with the chin. It's mostly obscured and just from one angle so that's not saying much, though.

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Does anyone know where I can find this body?

>>17531980
Dunno, but that's a cute tummy.

>>17514334
Can anyone tell me sauce on this doll? Reverse image search is failing me.

>>17533022
just google 諸星きらり ドルフィードリーム
I think here's her owner's twitter though maybe it's the person who customizaed her too: https://twitter.com/azu_cait

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>>17533124
Yup that's their twitter. I had the pleasure of seeing that one in person. Very vibrant and full of life.

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Posting their Anzu while we're at it

So, is Amiami going to start stocking Smartdoll clothes?

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-032765&page=top

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>>17533653
lmao

>>17533653
I might have to grab that hoodie.

>>17531980
That head is fucking adorable!

>>17534130
I love smart doll twilight too.

>>17521011
I have a bunch of cool stuff for my Picco Neemos. 1/12 is an amazing scale since you have access to the world of REALLY INTENSE dollhouse/miniature people. I think my favorite props are a small machine gun and a very tiny tea cup.

>>17534040
>https://shop.smartdoll.jp/products/oppai-hoodie
>12000 yen
>available online only from amiami
>list price 12960 on amiami
thanks danny

>>17534887
So he has a webshop but he won't sell it there? Awesome.

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>>17531980
That's a peach pai with DD arms by the looks of it.

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Holy shit, this is how Hannibal would keep his doll clothes organized if he were in this hobby instead of creating cannibalistic cuisine.

>>17535692
Oh, that's neat. Much fancier than my stick into a ziploc bag then squish into a drawer strategy.

>>17535692
I guess I have to go to office depo that's kinda genius.

>>17535692
I would need a bookshelf Q_Q

>>17533124
>>17533502
Thank you kind sirs!

>>17535692

This is a neat idea though. Bonus points for silica gel. I keep all mine in those little plastic draws.

>>17535692
I've seen people do that.

I've been just putting stuff inside a small storage bin for the time being.

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Fuck me I want this. Even though it is a Smart Doll. Goddamnit.

>>17540584
I just watched this show. And that doll doesn't capture her well and I hate it.

>>17541443
That's just rude to flat girls.

>>17540584
I can't like it because it doesn't look like the original kit at all. Plus, massive 5head

>>17540584
It looks like it's just using the Chitose sculpt, which is real lazy for a licensed character.

It looks even weirder next to her figure:
https://twitter.com/jg9eoZBcGlKCerd/status/901782796947021824

>>17544175
So is this what to expect from Danny? A parade of repaints in the doll world?

>>17541218
>>17541995
I think what's most off is that the Smart Doll eyes are sculpted in such a way to try and make her look serious or intense or something, whereas Gourai's regular expression when she's not smiling is just basically blank.

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What does /jp/ thinks of this?

>>17544618
I pre-ordered. I know it's just an Obitsu doll but I like how creepy she looks.

>>17544618
I just recently started to watch Jigoku Shoujo and I think the character is cute. I might buy the doll.

>>17541443

Well that's the first of my hobbies to fall into this nonsense. Can't say I'm surprised.

>>17545515
Plenty of BJD owners have been special snowflakes since forever. It's nothing new.

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>>17544618
I'm all in favor of Azone releasing more dolls with eyes.

Speaking of which it looks like they're taking preorders for the next in the Iris collect series: http://www.azone-int.co.jp/?sid=irs701&jancd=4560120202815

>>17546288
>girls that look chubby in clothes because they have big ol tiddy
how did they guess my fetish

>>17546288
>> no obligatory underwear shots
She looks similar to the blonde girl with changeable eyes. I guess we'll see more photos when preorders are up.

>>17547101
I'm pretty sure she's just the exact same doll with different colors

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>>17548591
Guess so,.

>>17547101
Well. She has the same name.

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Is this Choo hinting future licenses he's going to make same face dolls of?

>>17554378
Smart Doll Erza would be day 1 pre-order

Is Choo shilling these threads?

>>17554684
If he were you'd think he'd try and say something positive about his dolls after everyone bashes them.

>>17554378
Is this his go-to way to say he thinks a character is a good fit for SmD? That they have long legs? I seem to remember him saying something about 2B having long legs being like a SmD before Volks got the license too.

>>17555437
Does he not know that long legs are a feature of most anime girls and dolls?

>>17554684
Well we did have that one anon who kept claiming he's better than volks and whatever, but I think he was scared off when someone asked for his SMD photos.

>>17540584
Apparently Gourai sold out and "No Plans to Restock".

>>17557418
What happened to their whole availability schtick? That's one of the things Smart Doll owners bring up when they cry about Volks.

>>17557546
Maybe Koto only gave them permission to produce a certain amount.

>>17557546
I thought it was priority to overseas/foreigners as opposed to Volk's "Japanese customers first then international if anything's left" distribution model.

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>>17557418
Well she is keeping true to the frame arms girls tradition of being sold out.

So how's everyone? I myself never figured out how to buy a hoodie from thay Sen site. I also still need a new t-shirt for this goof ball. Otherwise things have been good.

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Is there a place where I can get knock off clothing? I want these shoes so bad but they're sold out.

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Though you guys might like this (I did):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiNKk3fPed8

>>17559301
I want that 2B doll so bad.

>>17559301
Second time it's been posted here. And I am still wondering were did they get all those dolls. Also has any hardcore collectors watched this and spotted some super rare doll.

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>>17559301
>immediately reaches for girls to comfort them

CHRIST MAN! THEY'RE SITTING RIGHT IN EYESHOT OF THE MONITOR!

>>17559308
I think my DDH07 would look great as her, but the clothes likely stain just by watching at them.

>>17559301
SE: Is it okay we destroy some super dollfies?
Volks: Sure, just let us make Nier Dollfie Dreams

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MFW Volks Doll Party in Los Angeles lotto will have fierce competition because they probably only brought like 1 of each doll.

I need Takane.

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>>17559308
Zero DD when

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Luka confirmed

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>>17565863


WHEN WHEN WHEN AND WHEN?????????

>>17568384
Magical Mirai I believe

>>17568384
some time 2018.

>>17568384
It'll be a open worldwide preorder system, with a minimum two if not three waves of preorders. Once the Japanese preorders are finally fulfilled they'll start fulfilling the foreigner preorders. You'll have your doll in 2019.

I have a problem. One of the people I live with smokes. Seeing as I don't have a sense of smell I haven't really cared. Thing is I had a buddy who doesn't smoke sniff Snow Miku and she smells faintly of smoke. I believe this throws a huge wrench in my plan to sell her. Does anyone know how to remove smoke smell or am I fucked.

>>17569456
You can stuff her in a bag of dryer sheets or charcoal.

>>17569456
I'm rehashing information from Archangeli's How to deodorize a stinky doll video, so ignore my post and watch that if you prefer a long-winded video.

first disassemble the doll, and take the skeleton out of the vinyl parts if you can. mix a paste of baking soda + water, slap it on everywhere you can including the insides, then stick them in a tupperware, covered bowl, ziploc bag or something for a while. You can't use too much, so you can sprinkle some more baking soda on after using the paste. Wash it all off, check it and reapply if necessary every few days. You can leave it for longer without any harm, though. I guess you would need your friends to smell it for you.

I think it goes without saying but you should probably exclude the head from this treatment, since baking soda is abrasive.

I don't really know anything doll-specific for deodorising clothes.

>>17569810
This really made me laugh. Thanks.

>>17569834
I see. This is about what I thought, not much I can do other then try it. Thanks.

>>17570150
>This really made me laugh. Thanks.
Charcoal is a legitimate solution for odor removal. You're not supposed to bury the item in charcoal, just let the item gas off in a closed container with it. its porous nature will take everything that makes an odor and transfer into it.

Now, that being said, most stinky items will gas off with a half life, the charcoal in a closed container just speeds up the process.

>>17570150
Look into twin pines products. Unless you're cleaning off something acidic the baking soda is otherwise inert, is not much more than an abrasive, and is the equivalent of washing something by letting mud dry on it and hoping the odor leaves with the mud when you wash it off.

>>17572325
what about coffee? i have heard that coffee neutralize odor, or something like that

>>17572381
Coffee grounds, not just coffee. It would only work on organic smells though (i.e. something rotten in your fridge). Charcoal/those odor removal thingies they sell at sports stores would work better with smoke I think.
As for clothes, you can put everything (except her fluffy velvet coat) in a lingerie mesh bag and wash in cold water in washing machine. I guess you can spritz the coat with vinegar solution and air it?

>>17514334
I hope to god that was just put on the bike for the pic.

I went to LA Doll Party, is it okay I take a massive photo dump?

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>>17572621
Doubt it.

>>17573197
Go for it

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>>17573368
2/2 All you bud >>17573197

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I'll just post some highlights.
The tan is very subtle in person. I just went for the Takane lotto, but didn't win.

If I was really desparate I could spend under 1000 dollary doos at Mandarake for her, but I think I'll pass for now.

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As expected, Volks Doll Party was mostly bjd people, but a ton of people did enter the DD lottos though.

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I brought my twins with me.

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I love these cardboard houses, makes me wish I brought some giant robot figures with me.

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Well I'm done with event pics.

>>17569456
Please remember to disclose that you don't live in a smokefree home when you're selling the doll. I've had way too many bad experiences with people saying a doll/clothing was odorfree when there was very much a distinct odor.

>>17573935
Yah see problem is it never crosses my mind becuse I have never had a sense of smell. It just happened to cross my mind as a possible problem before i listed her for sale.

>>17573834
I like a lot of your photos and it looks fun to be there. But I really like this image the most. It truly is a gift from the gods.

>>17574260
You are definitely not the only doll collector who lives with someone who smokes, so you should still be able to find someone to sell to. I'm sure a lot of people straight up would not mind either having a doll with some odor on it or knowingly buying a doll with smoke odor to try and remove it themselves. Just make sure to remember those of us on the complete opposite end of the smell sensitivity scale as you. Good luck on selling your girl, by the way! I really don't think a doll that smells like smoke is the end of the world. It's just not something everyone can buy.

Has anyone ever spent near or at thousand plus US dollary doos for a DD? What made you pull the trigger? Did you gal give you infinite pleasure?

>>17573878
Looks like you had a blast anon. Make any new friends there?

>>17576639
Not really, it was mostly people I've seen from previous meets and mostly BJD people. I had a few people take pics of my dolls though.

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>>17560144
these dolls are actually not Volks Super Dollfie, they are one off hand sculpted by Yoshida Ryo (Pygmalion Studio). kind of a waste...but sometimes things must be destroyed for art

>>17575972
Well with 8 dolls and a 9th on the way out I have probably spent a few thousand. And I feel it was worth it, well except for that last one.

>>17578196
Eh, I wouldn't mourn it too much. As someone who has had their art used in a similar situation, I can assure you that this is extremely cathartic for the artist. They're probably the one feeling the least sad (upset seemed too strong of a word, but generally negative) about this video.

>>17559236

what doll is this company from? she's adorable!

>>17579224
Well it's a Obitsu 50 body. But the head is an SQ Lab head that took months to find, specifically it's the Navi (open eyes) head. I then got the face up done by Freya. The shorts are Smart Doll and need to be replaced becuse they are too big, but carefull posing and camera angle hides that. Lastly it's the nanami wig and ebay special eyes.

>>17579538

ahh sq lab heads are nice, she's a real cutie anon

>>17559236
Go to spreenow DOT com, copy and paste the link of the Sen hoodie and click on the size and color you want and add to cart there.

You can't directly buy from Taobao.

>>17578763
What's the deal with the last one?

>>17581226
I will try once more as I would like more hoodies.

As for that last one it's Snow Miku and I don't like her face and she is not a special snowflake food stuff like everyone else. I tryed calling her blueberry but I still don't like her. Since sticking her back in her box I have been happier.

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Azone's new doll kinda turns me on

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>>17584006

>>17584107

i wish i had enough money to preorder her but i know i won't scrape up enough in time. she's lovely though

>>17584006
>ywn have qt jigoku doll

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Would anyone know where to find eyes close to this style (or that of Hotaru from Dagashi Kashi) in 22mm? Closest I've found is on DollfieWorld, since anime-style eyes are rather difficult to search for outside of scouring known shops, and a lot of links I found to english-speaking stores making them are 404'd.

>>17584259
Try to find someone who can make them for you? There's some people on Etsy that may be able to do custom eyes if you ask them.

>>17584006
>>17584107
Oooooohhhhhh spooky! I like.

I hope this is the right thread to ask but does anyone have any information on this doll? I found her on mandarake and despite googling 1/6サイズ　27cm　ドール　お姉さん　黒服 I can't find any information. I don't see a company name on the page either.

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/DetailPage/item?itemCode=1072205458&ref=list&lang=en

>>17586977
>despite googling 1/6サイズ　27cm　ドール　お姉さん　黒服 I can't find any information
Yeah, you wouldn't be able to. That's just a description, so Mandarake probably doesn't know what it is.

>>17587085

Welp, that makes sense. Thanks anon

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Azone Iris Collect preorders sell out so fast.

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>>17589327
They're seriously amazing. I clearly need more dolls now.

>>17589983
Always good to see doll adventures!

>>17589983
Where was this taken?

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I'm back again. Finally had some time to take some new pics over the long weekend. I think they turned out much better than my first attempt. Let me know what you guys think.

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>>17591127
And done!

>>17591111

this picture is very pretty, i think you did great

On the fence about buying a doll I'm being offered, I'd save 200 buying her used and only issues is clothes look a little "worn" and a stain on the plastic elbow joint.

Should I?

>>17591380
Do you want her or only want to get her because she's cheap?

>>17591419
want her, was planning to buy new originally.

>>17591459
and she sold.

Oh well.

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they got Fre-chan's spooky eyes right

>>17535692
I feel kind of bad now for tossing my original packaging. The sticker gives it an air of authenticity somehow.

>>17591629
How much and who was she?

https://twitter.com/dannychoo/status/905387162790744067

which CG girl do you think will be made into a smart doll?

>>17594272
>wanting a same flat face, mirai cosplaying Cinderella girl

I'd want a Cinderella girl, but not by danny

>>17594251
Takane for 700ish USD.

>>17594291

it's happening anon... https://twitter.com/dannychoo/status/905264467906351109

>>17594384
I hope Bandai says fuck off and continues to work with Volks. I still want a DD Hibiki.

>>17594407

a DD hibiki would be so nice. maybe she's next on volks' list

>>17594438
Crossing my fingers, they made another count down clock for something. Last time they did it, it was for more IM@S.

For a Dollfie Dream, is it cheaper to ship DHL or EMS from Mandarake?

>>17594532
It's been about the same for me to west coast US. Around 5k +/- 1k. DHL has been much faster on average though, 3 days vs 5+.

>>17594384
What a retard.

>>17591111
>>17591114
>>17591118
>>17591123
>>17591127
>>17591132
Good morning anon these are definitely better, I like >>17591127 most. What are you doing different? Also, without turning this into a gear discussion what kind of camera are you using?

>>17591159
Thank you

>>17595426
>What are you doing different?
Mostly just taking a lot more pictures. I think I took ~75 that afternoon and those 6 where the ones I thought turned out best.
>what kind of camera are you using?
I'm using a 10+ year old Canon Digital Rebel XT(350D for those not in North America). I used to be into photography when I was in high school but it was mostly landscape and nature photos that I took so stuff like this is fairly new to me. I do have a family member that has a 60D and a 6D that I could borrow so I might give those a try sometime to see what shooting with a much better camera is like.

>>17594925
I just went with EMS because I know it's about 5k.

>>17596033
Oooooohhhh the XT! That predates my first rebal. I started with the XS. The XS is basically between an XT and XTi with an SD slot instead of CF.

>>17594384
Bet it'll look better with higher quality outfits.

I mean the volks ones are just all clones with shitty outfits anyways

>>17597633
>volks one are clones
>compared to choosluts

>>17597633

anon what? all of choo's dolls look the same. they're literally all copies of mirai

>>17597633
>stock outfits

get a load of this guy.

>>17596033
Have you considered taking landscape-style doll photos in the style of Azure? Might be a good bridge subject to tackle while you're getting the hang of things.

>>17597845
Don't think I've ever seen any. Got any examples or a link?

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>>17597845
>>17598491

Yes landscape style shots are fun.

>>17598537
Ah I see. Yeah that seems interesting. Might have to give it a try.

>>17598491
That would have been this person: http://blog.livedoor.jp/azure_toy_box/

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yay... more fate.

http://www.volks.co.jp/fgo/

>>17599455
What a shame. They could've made much more interesting girls like Tamamo, or really just anybody who isn't a saberface. Altera would've been cool, since she has tan skin and a small bust. My wish that will never be granted is a DDS Elizabeth Bathory.

They do look pretty, though.

>>17599455
I'll probably pick up Jeanne just because. But we've had enough Sabers from Volks really.

>>17599455
Hmmmmm I never had a chance to own a Saber. But I worry becuse my luck with character dolls I want is low.

>>17599602
It's a preorder doll. You won't have to worry about lotterys.

>>17599455

is this what the countdown was for? lame

>>17599455
pass.
This just means they will make jeanne alter next year.

>>17599455
Is it at least a new head mold for Saber?

>>17599474
>What a shame. They could've made much more interesting girls like Tamamo
I've seen several custom Tamamos and each one made me jealous. I would kill for one.

>>17599455
Gotta pimp Jannu while she's still relevant, I suppose.

>>17512058
What's your favorite place to shop for Dollfie Dream wigs /jp/? I checked the shops in the guide but they didn't have any styles that really stood out to me.

>>17599852
No I mean enjoying the doll. I don't want another snow Miku fiasco, I will probably pass on her.

>>17600976
I like lullaby poem wigs even though they are prone to get messy easly, but I like how they have a more anime look to them.

>>17601129
It's important to bond with a doll, gotta make sure it's one you super want especially since they're pricy.

I sorta want a Saber, but I already have the red one. Gonna guess both Artie and Jeanne are gonna cost closer to $800 due to diecast parts and accessories.

>>17601170
>I sorta want a Saber, but I already have the red one. Gonna guess both Artie and Jeanne are gonna cost closer to $800 due to diecast parts and accessories.

I wonder if Volks considered selling these dolls with basic clothes (or even just a slip) like a standard model) and the full set like a limited edition. Most of us don't use the default outfits for very long, if at all and they largely go to waste. They can limit the full sets for collectors and even mark them up, and for "standard" releases, the money not spent on elaborate accessories can go towards making more dolls. They can really increase their bottom line that way.

>>17601356
The clothes are part of the character, at best we'd get something like alter santa where they sold her outfit separately.

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>>17601170
There are some really cute styles here. I think I might get pic related for my Kikipop that's coming soon. How messy do they tend to get?

whats jps opinion on cherry milk dd clothes? their aftermarket prices seems high, but then again so is almost everything else.

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Does anyone here have the Angel Philia soft skin type parts? I have 2 of the normal dolls but curious about the soft version. I couldn't find much info since those are rather new.

>>17599455
>not jeanne alter
....why

>>17602330
see
>>17600315

>>17599455
How many Sabers we up to now?
OG
Lily
Nero
Alter
Alter 2
Santa Alter
FGO

I know I missed one

>>17602732
that's all of them.
>>17602344
Gotta do the original version before Alter.

>>17603048
Sup Danny

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>>17602058
Depends on the wig style. The straight ones are very easy to keep nice, the other once can indeed get messy, pic related is an older photo of mine that shows the LPW035 wig after it's been worn for a while.

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>>17602266
too lewd my dude

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Guess he really got the rights to do a Cinderella Girl, hard to tell who the fuck it's supposed to be because he does his dolls with almost the same face sculpt.

>>17606523

it doesn't matter much when the final product will look like shit anyway

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>>17606599
I'm very well aware of this, strange though because volks recently announced someone from Cinderella Girls too.

I seriously hope Choo doesn't get is filthy hands on Hibiki.

>>17606626

don't worry hibiki-anon, she's safe. choo will probably do someone like rin or uzuki or another popular CG

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>>17606523
Eh, he posted pic related quite a while ago and we haven't seen any announcements of a Chooified 2B yet.

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>>17606823
>>17606897
I hope so. I'd be so pissed at Volks if they passed up on Hibiki, especially since they're slowly rolling out tan dds.

Whats some fun stuff to do with your doll that doesn't involve buying new stuff?

I feel like I've ran out of ideas on interesting photos and I already tried the local doll meet up scene. It's usually the same people and most of the time they just park their dolls on a table and go off to gloat about their dolls or random stuff.

Lately my doll's just been playing around nakie at home and watching random videos online. I do enjoy the company though.

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>>17607892
My cat is getting old as shit so he puts up with a lot more crap than he used to, so I pose my dolls with my cat and take pictures with the cat Taitan-style.

>>17584006
>>17584107
I didn't like the anime but fuck that is one good looking doll.

>>17609145
Well looks like she is still available at HLJ if you want her.

>>17610172
She's probably still available in plenty of places.

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>>17607892
If you have limited free time you could mix-and-match available outfits/wigs/eyes to freshen them up. With a bit more time to spare try building props and accessories or other related DIY.
You can also go out with them for some more adventurous photo-shoots if the weather plays along.

I've gotten my best friend into the hobby a couple of months ago and we recently got into sending messages/pictures as though the dolls we're sending them, if that makes any sense.
We never much communicated via text/phone outside of calls and this started as a dumb joke on my part but it's gotten a bit out of hand. Can't leave my phone laying around at work/ family anymore out of fear someone catches a glimpse...

>>17610342
Are your dolls sending each other nudes?

>>17610484
I also wonder.

>>17610342
So I can see with a regular back and forth there is a drive to improve poses, and photography skills. But were did it fall off the rails and how far has it gone?

>>17610647
I'd guess selfies.

>>17611197
I took a selfie with one of my dolls once. Then realized we were practically dressed the same.

No one must ever see that image.

>>17610342
I don't think I have enough to work with, the combos would end up very strange. I'm also not cool enough to own extra resources or a 3D printer to make stuff.

Photo shoot wise I feel like I've done a lot at random places, would require further travel if I wanted to do more.

I'm just thinking more about what activities I could do with my dolls at home. I was tempted to do a photo story, but they're so over done.

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>>17610484
>>17611197
>>17610647
Kind of, nothing too raunchy though. It's brightens my day considerably and breaks the daily workaholic routine.
But I can't allow myself to think about it too deeply since we're both guys, sending pics of dolls we've posed around and stuff we came up with that they're supposedly doing. If we hadn't been through some of our worst together, I doubt I could even look him in the eye again.

>>17611898
Well, there are only so many options left. Also, if a photo story is something you'd enjoy working on, go for it. Everything is overdone at this point, so don't even worry about indulging in something cliche. And maybe it'll open up some new ideas down the line.

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So the Choo hoodie came in yesterday, here's how it looks on one of my girls. Annoying that you have to order it from Amiami but the quality is the usual from Choo, meaning pretty good.

My first doll is coming together finally. Had a couple issues like the neck of the skeleton snapping but so far so good. She's pretty upset right now since her eyes have been gouged out but it's for a good cause since I want to work out how to go about doing my own makeup for her soon. What do you guys recommend for that by the way?

I just got my first doll, she’s a Lil Fairy 1/12. I was wondering if there were any display cases recommended for this size? I don’t have room for a detolf right now so I’d like something that would fit maybe 3-4 of the small girls.

>>17612918
I guess as long as me and my dolls are having fun. I sometimes get uneasy about criticism though.

>>17613014
Choo clothes is nice, but overpriced... Also doesn't help the fucker does EMS only.

Can you wash your doll’s hair to get all the oil out of it? Would just baby shampoo and water work okay?

>>17612918
I think you are over thinking it. Dolls are just a hobby and unless you are doing extream things no one should care. Everyone were I work knows I own dolls and they don't think I am weird it's just a hobby like games, sports, art.

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So I was pokeing around Choo's site mostly seeing if anything new is up. And I saw this and I find these numbers difficult to believe.

>>17614423
I feel like I need to see actual numbers and charts to believe this, if not it just sounds like he's pulling it out of his ass.

>>17614450
Or he's just patting himself on the back in front of a CAPTIVE AUDIENCE. Seriously, with the exception of >>17614423 who was looking out of curiosity, does anyone else read his site besides his fans wearing blinders?

>>17614423
>>17614450
Those numbers could work If he is only talking about market share in the US, and comparing sheer volume vs a single volks line. No idea where he would get other companies sales numbers though.

https://twitter.com/dannychoo/status/816625594225938433 I'm surprised he hasn't done his own official TED talk yet...

I'm not trying to be rude, but what's the appeal in this hobby? What are you people thinking when you buy these dolls & dress them up?

>>17614974

What's the appeal in growing those muscles when they'll be food for worms in a bunch of years?

>>17614974

why does any hobby appeal to anyone? i bet your hobbies if you have any might not appeal to others

>>17614974
The appeal is different for many different people, you know. Doll owners vary as much as any other hobbyist or enthusiast, and I'm sure you could think up some motivations yourself if you used your brain instead of just deciding that you're perplexed or whatever.

Some people just like them as decoration for their home, some people really enjoy photographing them, some people like being able to delve into fashion they deem inappropriate for themselves personally, and some people just like playing with dolls. There are countless reasons to participate in this hobby.

>>17614974
You certainly are coming across as rude. Do you ask stamp collectors what's going on in their tiny heads when they buy stamps and put them into albums?

>>17614450
Not only that how would it be tracked? Does Parabox and Volks release sales numbers?

>>17614974
That each and everyone of my foodstuffs are adorable. And they all deserve new outfits!

>>17615297
I don't think they do, and Choo's post doesn't say if it includes dolls like Obitsus or Dollfies in their definition of fashion doll. With those statistics though, of course not.

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>>17598793
I was going to take the picture a few days ago but i was busy. But I prefer my legs to be a bit more bendy. Waffles is even a DD II

>>17615610
Her haunted past of human trafficking still shows on her face. I hope you hug her at night.

>>17616198
She is one of my favourites. First one to get framed art on my wall.

>>17615610

oh you're the anon that adopter her? props to you. i adopted a neglected miku myself and there's definitely a nice feeling about saving them.

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>>17614974
It's something pretty to look at and it's relaxing to buy for clothes for them/dress them up.

Dolls actually got me out of the figma/figuarts trap since they're more adaptable and expensive, plus I don't feel the need to buy 5 or more of them a month.

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>>17615610
>>DD2 has better leg articulation than a smart doll...

" In my experience, ever since Eiji v.1 he gets angry at customer feedback and suggestions because he takes everything personal. Since then, every aesthetic suggestion I've made to him ends in a response dripping with sarcasm or bitterness. Other people recieve this kind if response for their feedback too. Hence why he's on his current tyrade of "every sculpt is Mirai!" Even if no one mentions the sculpt in any way shape or form." -some person on Choo

>>17616592
So he's just a big rich baby covering his ears screaming "lalalalalalalican'thearyou"

>>17616592
What a guy.

>>17616633
Pretty much. Choo has a huge delusional ego and the only reason he can get away with crap is because he has a ton of money.

>>17614974
I really don't understand what's so strange in having dolls when having figurines or gunplas or tiddy anime statues doesn't raise these kind of questions. Is it because they are "supposed" to be for girls/women?

>>17616840
Dolls generally have that stigma. I used to know this dumb bitch who had this fucking mentality and made someone quit dolls for a while because of it. She pretty much said "guys with dolls are creepy".

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>>17616874

>>17616633
>>17616636
>>17616640

Well he did OC so hard that when Volks declined to make a Mirai he made a company.

>>17616884
>ywn have a billionaire dad to help you make your waifu real

>>17616840
Some people are fuckin weird and just immediately imagine that you must be fucking them and pretending they're children or something.

>>17616884
"I'll make my own Mirai doll with blackjack and hookers!" - Danny Choo when Volks said no to making a Mirai Dollfie Dream.

>>17616959
To be fair there's no lack of people calling them daughters. I'm not really in a position to judge but I always found that slightly weird.

>>17616959
>>17619360
My sister jokingly calls my dolls my "waifus", but I don't really have a special title for them in particular.

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I'm thinking for this shot I should bloody the wrap around the eyes a bit but I'm not sure how much should be there. I tried painting a bit of another wrap red and held it up to see but it ended up just looking like she was Cyclops from X-Men.

>>17619538

yikes

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>>17619538
that's just creepy.

>>17619360
I thought it was just an in-joke or aping our nipponese overlords who often call them that too

>>17619538
What the fuck is wrong with you?

>>17621094
For Japanese owners it's just for fun, too.

>>17619538
Blood trickling from under the blindfold would look good but it may ruin her face.
Also, why.

>>17621591
I was thinking the same. I'd have to make sure I'd use something that could be washed off easily to be safe. I could just buy a spare head I guess.

>>17621591
>Blood trickling from under the blindfold
Seeing how it's a doll and her eyes were removed, what about runs of hot glue? (the adhesive. pls)

>>17619360
I was under the impression some people call them their daughter because it's almost as expensive as adopting a real child or at least a pet.

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I know she has a flat face and I don't care to buy her. But I must say this is the first Smart Doll to look like the character she is supposed to be.

>>17622174
>hot glue
The temptation to cum in the eye sockets was higher than I'd like to admit.

>>17619538
guro raep?

>>17623930
What does her bikini look like?

>>17624049
You're fucking nasty dude. There's probably a better place for you to discuss that shit, you should look for it.

>>17624049
Come on, dude... The guro art wasn't that bad but don't cum on your dolls, that's just sick.

>>17623930
Her hair looks wrong. I bet it doesn't feel as amazing as it should.

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>>17625343
Well I didn't like it.

>>17625352
Nothing will feel like the anime suggests it should. But lt looks rather good for the default wig, someone with styling skill could make it better though.

>>17624243

Oh God, if she comes with a camo bikini I might end up getting her.

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>>17625524
>Nothing will feel like the anime suggests it should.
Well it's the same thing with fiction in general. Reality/3D can't replicate the perfection that arises from viewer's imagination filling in the abstract parts of media.

Also a further note on the hair.
>THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE PRODUCT
>Take note that the wig in these product photos has been set with some styling spray - it does not arrive styled - feel free to style the wig as you see fit. Use these photos as a reference.
I hope it isn't too flat out of the box.

>>17624243
>>17625527
Most likely her signature camo bikini. Would be weird and a huge missed opportunity if it was something else.

>>17625659
>Take note that the wig in these product photos has been set with some styling spray - it does not arrive styled - feel free to style the wig as you see fit. Use these photos as a reference.

>not FLUFFY out of the box

COME ON CHOO GET WITH IT

>>17625683
He must have given up, knowing 3D could never reach this level of fluffy.
https://exhentai.org/g/661895/394adee1be/

>>17625659

I'd be tempted especially if she came with her cute baseball cap.

Probably not tempted enough to get her. The eyes aren't quite right and I still think the bodies are too skinny and oddly proportioned.

>>17625698
Man that's one fluffy headed girl! It's bearly Non-H with all that hair fluffing!

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Man I love hoodies! I still need a Obitsu 50 compatible ones.

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Good morning /jp/, what's for breakfast?

>>17626951
Was she sleeping with her hairband on?

I want to see how Volks manages Kaede's turbofluff

>>17626988
No she just put it on when she woke up.

>>17626997
But she's still in bed? What a weird girl.

>>17591111
The pictures look great, but she could really use a new wig. It looks almost like it's floating off her head.

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>>17626951
Hot Cakes and Sausage

>>17627478
I can see what you mean by that and I think it's more my inexperience with wig styling than the wig itself. I have her sitting next to me now and it looks much more natural. Just another thing that I need to work on, making sure it's sitting on her head correctly and looks ok before I start snapping pics.

>>17626994
Volks wigs are often bad (coarse strands and glossy) so I don't have high hopes.

>>17629286
This. Even worse is if the wig has a sewn on bun or braid and there's loose strands you can't put back in. I'm still searching for the perfect replacement Saber wig.

>>17626780
cute!

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>>17604299
SHES SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!

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>>17614423
i could see it if hes talking about just new customers just due to the fact its been pushed on the normies like crazy.

also, this article pisses me off cuz i was excited about his dolls due to the fact he claimed he would create the first personal assistant dolls. of which i cannot wait for someone to create. but yes, this is him saying they have all but dropped the project entirely cuz apparently people have incredibly unrealistic views of how androids would work in the real world. no danny, i do not expect to be able to replace her arms by just snapping them off.

tfw i wont have my mini android waifu anytime soon

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>>17616874
lol, its a common belief. my wife tells me that all the time and that she despises them, but i keep getting more DD every year lol

>>17614974
i enjoy them because i feel like they bring me closer to the anime worlds i love. i get a lot of odd reactions from it cuz i am a straight dude that builds cars, owns guns, loves sports and women, but people think its odd that im also a huge anime and comic geek who collects anime/comic figurines and "dolls."
its just a hobby ive grown to enjoy, a best friend got me into the hobby when i met her as she owned one and i was hooked from then on. theyre adorable and fun to take to anime conventions. even my local comic shops love seeing them brought in.
>>17616840
^this. i dont feel its any different than buying figurines. but many people have certain things they believe should be a certain way or that "childish things" should be gotten rid of. honostly, i dont mind people feeling that way, cuz there are things i dont care for myself, but i live how i wanna and i dont really bother others unless they are clearly doing something to harm another.

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>>17617085
you are priceless!

here, have a bender!

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>>17624049
>>17625315
>>17625343
>>17625393

>tfw the board breaks down over an off the cuff comment made by an anon.

>>17619538
way to make this entire place audibly gasp

>>17623930
i will probably buy her cuz i think shes qt as fugg. that and i already own 6 dd girls and plan on owning many more so having some choo-girls doesnt bother me as im kinda picky of the ones i like anyways.

>>17634992
>promises to create an anroid-like "smart" doll
>it's a usb hub
never forget, never forgive

>>17635407
He doesn't know what he's doing. He's just shoehorning tech into it arbitrarily.