Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Finding The Right BJD Shop

By Paulette Mason


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.

Finding the perfect vendor is both easy and difficult at the same time. There are literally thousands of vendors who produce these types of dolls, so there is no shortage of options from which one may choose. However, that is also what makes the task so daunting as one may have to peruse many different sites in order to find a provider that makes their dolls to the specifications one desires.

Modern style ball joint dolls are mostly manufactured in Japan, South Korea and China and made from cast Resin, though it is possible to find plastic or vinyl figures as well. Available sizes range from a petite 4" to a substantial 27.5" tall. They are also found in a variety of skin tones, body types, ages representations and may be androgynous, gender neutral, male or female.

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.

Every company has their own selling methods but usually, a basic doll kit includes a head, a pair of eyes and a nude body of one's choosing and the option to add additional items like wigs, accessories and clothing. As not everyone wants to assemble their own figurine, there are vendors who sell their products complete and display ready.

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.

These types of dolls are unique in that they may have several interesting options available. Perhaps the most intriguing is that they often represent many ages from about 3 years old to full adult, can be of no gender, male or female and with anatomically correct parts for each stage of maturity. Many pieces are actually interchangeable such as the heads, eyes, hands, wigs and breastplates.

Cost is also something one may certainly wish to consider when seeking out a favored provider for these types of figures. In general, the dolls can cost anywhere from $100 to $1200 or more depending on which manufacturer they come from and other production options selected. Some of the contributing factors to the final price include, but are not limited to, size, construction material, special editions, designer, costumes, wigs and other accessorizing items chosen.




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