Did you give some of your favorite dolls to the street kids or Orphanage?

Well, there aren't really street kids or orphanages in my country, as orphaned children tend to be placed with relatives or foster families. But if there were, I think I'd donate toys they can actually play with rather than collectable items like BJDs or porcelain dolls. Actual play dolls would probably be more fun for children.

 

An expensive doll like that would quicker be taken away and sold. I've known the type of people who would do that to their kids, or take away their expensive toys just so they can feel better about themselves. I'd and have donated toys that kids actually would want to play with. Barbies, teddy bears, things children WOULD enjoy. I wouldn't offer up my expensive dolls because they have sentimental value to me. No one can make me give them up I don't care who they are. I'll gladly donate toys that kids could actually cuddle and love instead of expensive dolls that could break easily and who's parts are if ingested toxic.

 

This mostly. There is a foster system and I imagine orphanages here in the US. I'd be more likely to bring my dolls to work for the children to play with because I'm a teacher of 4 year olds. I would NOT give my bjds away to children and it has nothing to do with the cost or them being mine. There are easily breakable and swallowable parts to these things. That's not even getting started on magnets.... I would be more likely to let children play with my bjds with me than give them away. I'd let younget children play with my Dollmore Mokashuras and the older ones handle littlefee and yo sizes.

 

No, I wouldn't.. They're my dolls and I paid good money for them. It's not like I don't have to save up to be able to buy one too. I see no reason to give them to an orphan/street kid. I wouldn't mind giving them old toys that I used to play with, but giving them a $600 doll doesn't seem necessary. I think they'd be a lot happier with some nice looking stuffed animals, car toys or barbies.

 

Nope, I wouldn't give away my dolls to orphanages or street kids. They're mine, period. I'd find other ways to support orphanages or organisations that are taking care of street kids. Plus there's probably a gazillion things that are of better use to street kids than an expensive collector's doll they can't even properly play with.

 

There are much better things to donate for children. A BJD is expensive, delicate, and and kind of a specialty item... I do donate to Toys For Tots every Christmas (last year it was Funko MLP Lunas! ) but the thought of donating a BJD never crossed my mind. Sell it on eBay and donate the money, maybe.

 

You know what? This thread feels like a trap... Like the OP is looking for a way to call us all selfish and question us because we're all saying NOPE.

 

Doubtful. Would you give your dolls away and if a child asked would you give them away. I think some of the word choice and tense sounds like a language barrier. They're mine, safety, there are better ways to help...none really selfish reasons for not giving away your dolls. Your things are yours to do with as you like.

 

I wouldn't. If I had that much money to spend on something just to donate, I would spend it on clothes and necessities for them (or toys they can actually play with).

 

This ^

wish I could 'like' your post.

 

It is sad that there are many unfortunate people around the world, especially children but this is a battle for all of us. I'm not rich, I have to work my butt off to eat everyday and my dolls are like my outlet to my imagination, an escape from the harsh reality so I would never give them away for whatever reason. If I could, however, I would gift a BJD to someone...only someone who will appreciate them because BJDs are too expensive to give out to someone who will treat it like a barbie.


1. To whom do you like to offer your doll as a gift this coming christmas?
BJDs are luxury items, they require care and I don't think BJDs are a good choice for little kids. I would gift someone who likes BJDs a new BJD, not a doll from my collection though.

2. Are you going to offer all your dolls if all kids from orphanage want to have it?

My initial answer is no. My dolls are mine only, sorry if I sound selfish. I prefer to buy them a new one but like everybody has said, kids would be happier with barbies, plushies, cars etc.

 

I would think it would be better and more important to provide less fortunate children with things they actually need. A few toys would be nice (cheap toys, not collectors items like BJDs), but more important are things like food, clothes and toiletries. Why give them something that costs 300$+ when you could use that money to buy 300$ of food/clothes/toiletries or just donate it directly?

It's certainly a nice thought, but it's not really a good idea.

 

No. I don't think the dolls I have are in anyway appropriate for children. They are adult playthings. I also agree that given the state of foster care in the US, expensive things would never make it into the hands of an unfortunate child. Sad, but too true. I prefer to donate money to help a child get school supplies, clothing or food. I have sold some of my dolls to raise money for my cat rescue. I know where every penny goes to. I can't say this about human charities.

 

I wouldn't. Agreeing with others here----a child really doesn't need a $500 piece of art meant for adult collectors. If I was just going to donate it to them, I would donate the money, or something useful. I have donated a lot of other clothes and toys appropriate for children to thrift stores, Toys 4 Tots, and less fortunate family members. I buy and customise a BJD for myself, not to give away.

 

Little kids shouldn't have things that can break & hurt them. Plus the resin is toxic. I've certainly given a ton of stuff to charity - I've made hats/scarves for donation to a local women's shelter that always needs them in winter - always do Toys for Tots at Christmas, & the Senior Wish Tree as well So nope, not donating my dolls (my kids already consider my BJDs as their inheritance, anyway LOL)
I could see making a BJD picture story photo book for kids, tho Aslo holding a 'show & tell'!

 

I worked very hard for all of my BJDs, and they are very special to me. I definitely wouldn't give them away to anyone really because of this. I think orphans would enjoy/appreciate other gifts more like others have said. BJDs are not the most practical thing to give someone who has hardly nothing because they are a luxury item, and in my mind it's like giving an orphan an iPod, Coach purse, etc. I would rather donate nice clothes I don't wear anymore, some of my childhood toys that I've outgrown, and items of that nature because they are still nice, just a bit more practical and there is more to give.

 

I would not give my dolls to street kids or orphans.

I would also not give caviar to street kids or orphans. Or an oil painting by a long dead artist.

I would, however, donate actual toys to kids who are less fortunate. And food that is nutritious and tastes good. BJDs fall into the category of luxury goods. They aren't staples, and they aren't toys.

 

Would you give personalized and precious belongings to strangers when 1. You know it might harm them and won't be doing the max amount of good for them. And 2. You do not know if they will even like them?

 

Er, BJDs really are not meant for children. They can be played with, but they break far more easily then most children's toys. And having your toys break makes most children sad. Sure I'd give away some of my stuffed animals or Barbies if anyone would take them, but my BJDs? That seems inappropriate. Of course with all the money, time, and attention I put into them, they are not suitable for giving away. As I would assume is the case for most of us.