What are Dollfies?
Dollfie is technically a term that should only be used to describe dolls produced by Volks (the company that brought out the first BJD in the late 90's). Dollfie though, has become a blanket term to describe all Asian Ball Jointed Dolls and generally used in most circles to describe the dolls.

ABJD's are generally made from resin (though there are some vinyl dolls out there), Articulated using ball-and-socket type joints ' and strung with a strong elastic and are highly customisable.


Do you make your dolls?
I wish. One day maybe but no, while I do customise them all of my dolls where made by people far more skilled than I. See below.


Where are they from?
My Yder, IF, Soony etc are all from: [link]
My MNF's are from: [link]
My Dollshe is from: [link]
Karon is from: [link]

There are quite litterally dozens of different companies around these days making BJD's and hundreds of dolls to choose from ranging price wise from $200 to $2,000. Many of those who have been in the hobby for a while stress the need to buy the doll who 'calls to you', I have to agree, there's no point buying a doll that you don't love just because it's on the cheaper end of the scale, save up and buy the one you really love.


Why spend so much on a doll?
There are many reasons I could reel off but personally.... because I want too.

BJD's are Korean/Chinese/Japanese made, hand crafted, hand painted and painstakingly produced by small companies to for the most part a very high standard.

It's also worth noting that at the moment BJD will rarely loose it's market value unless excessively damaged. An especially well modded or rare doll can even be sold on the secondary market for a lot more than it was originally bought for.


How much have you spent on these dolls?
Honestly thats no ones business but my own. Use the links and do the maths if you're that curious.


Where did you get Sparrow's dread wig?
A friend made it for me. If you're on DoA look up Anntagonist, she takes commissions and makes fabulous wigs :3


How did you do Adrian's scars?
Addy's scars are carved into the resin then painted to look more realistic. Again if you're on DoA give Kafers a prod.


Oh wow your doll looks like so and so!
If you’re looking to piss me off this really is the way to go.
Not to sound overly harsh but I’m honestly not particularly interested in hearing that you think one of my dolls looks like your favorite anime character or your ex-boyfriends’ best friends’ cousin.
So please, just... don’t.


Wow that was a crappy and brief FAQ...where can I find some real info?
Den of Angels [link] is by far and away the largest english speaking BJD community on the internet. Just about any and all information reguarding BJD's is on there somewhere if you look for it XD

Also... A list of BJD companies and links may come in handy


Any other usefull links?
For the Brits, some UK BJD forums I belong too (I go by River on all doll forums):
Nest of Butterflies :: [link]
Angels of Life :: [link]
Angel Unlimited :: [link]