People who enjoy collecting ball jointed dolls tend to have very specific tastes in the styles they prefer. Things like how complete the product arrives, facial features, hair, clothing options, skin tone and several other factors can all influence the individual's choice. Finding a BJD shop that caters to one's particular needs and preferences is a must.
Locating a vendor is easy but finding the right one may take a bit more time. The internet is flooded with companies selling these products from various manufacturers. The trick is finding one who offers the type of doll an individual desires and offers the type of construction options the customer prefers.
Japan, China and South Korea are the leading manufacturers of modern versions of the ball jointed doll which are primarily molded from cast Resin though it is possible to find them in the more affordable mediums of vinyl and plastic. They may be as petite as a mere 4" high or as statuesque as 27.5" tall. Figures can be found in three basic skin tones, as females, males or without specific gender, and representing many ages from toddler to adult.
As one scans through the mass of provider websites, there are some factors that could help narrow the search field. It is key to remember that not all companies sell their products exclusively as completed pieces. Since a good many collectors enjoy personalizing their dolls, many stores will offer the option to purchase individual parts such as torsos, legs, arms, heads as well as the chance to hand pick the eyes, makeup, hair and accessories.
Each company will have their own way of selling their product, but generally speaking, a basic doll set will include a nude body in the chosen form and skin tone, a pair of eyes and a head with items like wigs, clothing and accessories being offered separately. Of course there are also those vendors who will offer completed figures that are fully details and ready for display.
For those who enjoy being part of the creative process, many companies offer kits that allow the customer to take part at varying levels of completion. Some collectors enjoy purchasing their figures with all parts disassembled, without painted details and fresh from the mold with all the edges still in need of being sanded and smoothed. An individual who is not as handy with putting things together may want to buy their dolls already articulated but still in need of finishing.
Several other options are available when purchasing these types of dolls, not all of which are available from every vendor. These products can be purchased with gender neutral bodies or anatomically correct and representing the various stages of maturity from toddler to adult. Interchangeable pieces such as breastplates, wigs, eyes, heads and hands are also available from many companies.
As with most purchases, the final price tag is something that can be a big factor in someone's selection. With so many choices, these dolls normally begin at about $100 but can be more than $1200 when completed. Some of the things that may affect the overall cost are who manufactures the product, the designer, whether the model was a limited edition or not, what it is made of, its size, the costuming, wigs and accessories, as well as many other details.
Locating a vendor is easy but finding the right one may take a bit more time. The internet is flooded with companies selling these products from various manufacturers. The trick is finding one who offers the type of doll an individual desires and offers the type of construction options the customer prefers.
Japan, China and South Korea are the leading manufacturers of modern versions of the ball jointed doll which are primarily molded from cast Resin though it is possible to find them in the more affordable mediums of vinyl and plastic. They may be as petite as a mere 4" high or as statuesque as 27.5" tall. Figures can be found in three basic skin tones, as females, males or without specific gender, and representing many ages from toddler to adult.
As one scans through the mass of provider websites, there are some factors that could help narrow the search field. It is key to remember that not all companies sell their products exclusively as completed pieces. Since a good many collectors enjoy personalizing their dolls, many stores will offer the option to purchase individual parts such as torsos, legs, arms, heads as well as the chance to hand pick the eyes, makeup, hair and accessories.
Each company will have their own way of selling their product, but generally speaking, a basic doll set will include a nude body in the chosen form and skin tone, a pair of eyes and a head with items like wigs, clothing and accessories being offered separately. Of course there are also those vendors who will offer completed figures that are fully details and ready for display.
For those who enjoy being part of the creative process, many companies offer kits that allow the customer to take part at varying levels of completion. Some collectors enjoy purchasing their figures with all parts disassembled, without painted details and fresh from the mold with all the edges still in need of being sanded and smoothed. An individual who is not as handy with putting things together may want to buy their dolls already articulated but still in need of finishing.
Several other options are available when purchasing these types of dolls, not all of which are available from every vendor. These products can be purchased with gender neutral bodies or anatomically correct and representing the various stages of maturity from toddler to adult. Interchangeable pieces such as breastplates, wigs, eyes, heads and hands are also available from many companies.
As with most purchases, the final price tag is something that can be a big factor in someone's selection. With so many choices, these dolls normally begin at about $100 but can be more than $1200 when completed. Some of the things that may affect the overall cost are who manufactures the product, the designer, whether the model was a limited edition or not, what it is made of, its size, the costuming, wigs and accessories, as well as many other details.
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