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Are you a collector or a hobbyist?

May 13, 2024

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    1. The secret third option I forgot - the rescuer! That's amazing. Do you have any before and after pics? Linky, please? :eusa_pray
       
      #41 MaleficentMrsofEvil, May 22, 2024
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    2. I am a hobbyist desperately fighting against the desire to be a collector.

      Having had dozens upon dozens of dolls pass through my hands, I can't keep everything I think is beautiful because of space concerns and also because I end up in emotional anguish for some reason if I have 10 or more dolls (the feeling of having "too much" hits me).

      That doesn't mean I don't want to keep everything. I do to some extent. But that isn't practical or healthy for me.
       
      #42 vermaxen, May 23, 2024
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    3. A little bit of both I suppose. I have some fullset dolls I won't ever alter, and a couple that I'm customizing that once they're done, will also very likely just be pretty guys to keep in my cabinet. I have a couple other character I'm trying to shell into dolls, and I'm already thinking of different outfits I could try to give them, which honestly is an interesting feeling for me, because even my fashion dolls I don't really play with or change their clothes.
      And mostly the hobbyist part comes from a) having very specific ideas for characters in mind that I can't find already made and b) the "I could do that" devil that whispers in my ears when I see a crafty thing xD I will have to admit to myself that I will likely NOT be making wigs though. I hate wig making. I will spend the money to get one if it means i don't have to attempt making wigcaps again.
       
      #43 quilleth, May 25, 2024
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    4. I'm a collector, but part of me would love to be a hobbyist because it looks like so much fun. I gave it a try, but sadly it's not for me. ^^"

      So maybe I'm more of an admirer of other people's creativity? Secret fourth option: the BJD admirer. Heh. :)
       
      #44 brickcat, May 25, 2024
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    5. My dolls are both pieces of art that I can use to express myself and create, and also a thing I enjoy collecting, showing off, and learning more about. There isn't one specific thing about them that drew me in, but the sheer variety and the amount of possibilities out there. Bottom line though I do consider myself a collector who enjoys creating for their dolls as a hobby
       
      #45 Kizumii_chan, Jun 10, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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    6. I consider myself more of a hobbyist; although, I find myself wanting to collect one of each body type from Pasha Pasha. I have a Simply Beautiful and an Original. Just need to add a mini!

      I love sewing, knitting, and crocheting them clothes! I also learned how to do faceups which are pretty fun too.
       
      #46 Fubbie22, Jun 10, 2024 at 9:12 PM
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