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Den of Angels is dedicated to the discussion of Asian ball-jointed dolls. The forum does not include all Asian-made dolls on principle; it also allows some non-Asian dolls if they are similar enough in terms of aesthetics and construction. (It is important to note that the phrase "Asian aesthetic" does not mean that the dolls must look ethnically Asian; it is used to describe the style and proportions of the dolls that were sculpted in Asia.)

A doll's suitablility is determined based on several criteria points. Ultimately, the decision is solely up to the moderators.

Off-topic dolls may not be bought, sold, or traded on Den of Angels. They may not be the sole focus of any thread or post; though they may be included as comparisons in discussion with on-topic dolls, and they may be posted in the gallery in photographs that feature on-topic dolls but not alone in photos.

This is not a comprehensive list of the dolls that are off-topic, but these are some dolls that have caused some confusion. They have been discussed and specifically disallowed by the moderation:

Non-resin dolls

All on-topic dolls must be made of resin. The following dolls are not on-topic due to being made of plastic, porcelain, silicon or another material:

  • Non-Asian fashion dolls and figures
    • Barbie, Bratz, Moxie Girlz, etc.
    • Gene
    • Tyler
    • Fashion Royalty
    • Cygirls
    • Horsman Urban Vita
    • Mattel Teen Trends
    • action figures, etc.
  • 1/6th scale Asian fashion dolls
    • Blythe
    • Pullip, Dal, Taeyang, Namu, Byul, Hestia & J-dolls
    • Hujoo, Cojoo, Berry & Wings
    • Momoko & Momoko collaboration Unoa Lights (resin Unoa Lights are on-topic)
    • Jenny & Licca
    • Volks 1/6th (30cm, 27cm and 23cm Dollfies)
    • Obitsu 1/6th (27cm)
    • Figure kits and gachapon
  • Papermoon Chii
  • Mooqla
  • Jun Planning Ai
  • Unjointed polymer figurines
  • Silicone babies
  • Enchanted Doll (porcelain)

Resin fashion dolls

Although made of resin, these dolls have a westernized fashion aesthetic and often have bodies that lack detail, as the dolls are meant to be clothed. They're often marketed as fashion dolls, separate from other BJDs.

  • RnD Angels & Mensajero Dolls
  • Evangeline Ghastly
  • Sybarites
  • Kinetics
  • Dollmore Fashion Dolls (41cm/16in) Misia, Mika & Sara
  • FICON
  • Doll in Paris

Aesthetically off-topic

These dolls and doll makers are off-topic for aesthetic reasons.

  • Goodreau Dolls
  • Berdine Creedy
  • Free Spiritz Pixiez
  • Kimberly Lasher
  • Mystic Rhoswen

Other off-topic dolls

  • Herrendoll Bambola (not enough joints)
  • Enchanted Doll (resin dolls aren't strung & have painted eyes)
  • Volks Customize Figure kits (plastic parts, not strung)
  • Dollzone 2009 Christmas babies (no wrist/ankle joints)


Artist dolls

All dolls allowed on Den of Angels must adhere to the forum criteria. Artists who have created dolls in resin should contact a moderator with information about their dolls before posting them on the forum.


Being listed as off-topic does not imply a negative judgment against the makers or sculpts. They simply do not fit the focus of our forum and have been ruled off-topic. Forums to discuss them: Lunar Ark, Junky Spot, This is Blythe


For a list of banned dolls/bootlegs, please read banned dolls.