For centuries, people have enjoyed playing with, or collecting figurines that emulate the human form. There are many types of these products, from the childhood toy to the lifelike and articulated manikins. The BJD doll is perhaps one of the most intriguing, unique and versatile styles of this collectible art.
There are a number of features that actually make these dolls stand out from all the others on the market. The most obvious of these is the one for which they are named, their ball and socket joints. These allow the figure to be fully articulated and to be placed in more realistic human positions and poses for the most accurate postures in display situations.
Most of these figurines will have articulation at key points such as the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and possibly at the waist as well. This type of set up allows them to be posed easily into natural human positions and to move smoothly. Sturdy electric cording is what holds everything together and permits the lifelike actions.
Their unusual looks are another reason many people find them so attractive. Made mostly in the Asian nations of China, Japan and South Korea, the style has often been explained as a realistic human representation but with a definite anime' influence, especially in the face. Hauntingly beautiful, these items are not really meant to be playthings for children, but rather as treasures for enthusiasts and adult collectors.
It is possible to find these products in lightweight and cost efficient materials like plastic and vinyl, though they are mostly constructed using cast Resin which is quite hard and dense. They can be a bit more expensive than other types of dolls, rarely found for less than $100, and often carrying price tags in excess of $1200. Typically, one can expect to pay about $600 for a quality product of this sort.
Another reason a lot of die-hard collectors love this style is that they are fully customizable. Just about every part of these figurines is capable of being personally selected or altered by the individual. Appendages, heads, torsos, breastplates, eyes, hair, clothing and accessories can all be purchased separately which allows the bearer to not only build their perfect design, but to change a single feature if desired.
Size is another area where these products have a wide variety of choices. The smallest options, commonly known as Pocket Fairies, stand roughly four inches high and though they are undeniably adorable, their facial features have a limited amount of detail. At the other end of the spectrum are the incredibly detailed manikins that stand and impressive 27.5" tall.
The fact that they can be made to represent the human physical development at multiple stages of maturity including toddler, child, teenager, young adult and even aged individual, is yet another feature that makes this style different from the others. Anatomical correctness is the norm for products of this type though some are made without genitalia, particularly those made in the image of young children. A variety of breastplates, both male and female, are available to allow the creator to achieve just the right look they want.
There are a number of features that actually make these dolls stand out from all the others on the market. The most obvious of these is the one for which they are named, their ball and socket joints. These allow the figure to be fully articulated and to be placed in more realistic human positions and poses for the most accurate postures in display situations.
Most of these figurines will have articulation at key points such as the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and possibly at the waist as well. This type of set up allows them to be posed easily into natural human positions and to move smoothly. Sturdy electric cording is what holds everything together and permits the lifelike actions.
Their unusual looks are another reason many people find them so attractive. Made mostly in the Asian nations of China, Japan and South Korea, the style has often been explained as a realistic human representation but with a definite anime' influence, especially in the face. Hauntingly beautiful, these items are not really meant to be playthings for children, but rather as treasures for enthusiasts and adult collectors.
It is possible to find these products in lightweight and cost efficient materials like plastic and vinyl, though they are mostly constructed using cast Resin which is quite hard and dense. They can be a bit more expensive than other types of dolls, rarely found for less than $100, and often carrying price tags in excess of $1200. Typically, one can expect to pay about $600 for a quality product of this sort.
Another reason a lot of die-hard collectors love this style is that they are fully customizable. Just about every part of these figurines is capable of being personally selected or altered by the individual. Appendages, heads, torsos, breastplates, eyes, hair, clothing and accessories can all be purchased separately which allows the bearer to not only build their perfect design, but to change a single feature if desired.
Size is another area where these products have a wide variety of choices. The smallest options, commonly known as Pocket Fairies, stand roughly four inches high and though they are undeniably adorable, their facial features have a limited amount of detail. At the other end of the spectrum are the incredibly detailed manikins that stand and impressive 27.5" tall.
The fact that they can be made to represent the human physical development at multiple stages of maturity including toddler, child, teenager, young adult and even aged individual, is yet another feature that makes this style different from the others. Anatomical correctness is the norm for products of this type though some are made without genitalia, particularly those made in the image of young children. A variety of breastplates, both male and female, are available to allow the creator to achieve just the right look they want.
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