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...
Read MoreIt’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...
Read MoreAny 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...
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Does your new ball-jointed beauty kick you or fall over when she should be posing? Sueding might...
Read MoreSo 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...
Read MoreSo 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...
Read MoreBall 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...
Read MoreElfdoll 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...
Read MoreWondering 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...
Read MorePeak’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...
Read MoreAlice Plays Croquet, a one-of-a-kind soft doll by Cimmerii Mills. Soft yarn hair, embroidered face, cotton dress, felt flamingo accessory. It’s been years since I’ve cuddled a rag doll of my own in my hands. And as an Alice in...
Read MoreI attended my first ball-jointed doll convention, Oberon’s Ball, in San Diego last weekend. It was my first, but it definitely won’t be my last! I read about the convention on Den of Angels, an Asian BJD message forum. A mini...
Read MoreThe holidays are approaching. These tips will help you pass hints to loved ones that what you’d really like this year is to add to your doll collection! Each year after Halloween, I like to start my holiday shopping. I love to...
Read MoreAs a follow-up to my recent article on buying dolls on the secondary market, I thought I’d add my two cents to pet-friendly homes and doll-collecting. I recently rearranged my autumn display from a reimagination theme to a...
Read MoreWondering where to start in the secondary market? Let me show you the ropes! Many doll collectors have braved secondary markets such as Ebay, the DollPage Show & Sell, message boards and Amazon for hard-to-find dolls. Those...
Read MoreAre you looking for good deals on dolls? Let me share my tips with you. Now that I have your attention, I’ll open with my biggest secret: I’m probably the worst bargain shopper in the world when it comes to dolls. My main...
Read MoreAttending local doll shows is a great way to pass your love of dolls on to young daughters or relatives. Here’s my experience. I took my five and eight year-old daughters to their first doll show on Saturday. Before we left, I...
Read MoreAre you a doll collector who needs intervention? Check out this handy list and see if you qualify… You know you need an intervention when: you spend more at your favorite doll shop than on housing your bookshelves don’t...
Read MoreIs your wish list is growing faster than your budget? Here are some tips on managing that list. If you’re a doll addict, and you subscribe to magazines and frequent message forums regularly, you’re probably bombarded with...
Read MoreFirst, a theme will help you organize your dolls and help narrow your collection. Second, themes help you shop for items that fit with your current collection, and help justify those purchases. For example, “This doll will fit...
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