How did you know it wasn't a phase?

Considering how much you've already done, I say go for it and get your doll....

 

How did I know it wasn't just a phase? I didn't. I still don't.

When I decided to buy my first doll, a little over a year ago, I made an educated guess based on my current interest (including things like visiting my sister's doll and scoping out the forum) and the potential cost of finding out I wasn't interested (which, incidentally, is rarely zero...). I figured it was worth trying it out, since there's really no way to know for certain whether or not you like something without trying it.

I also agree with the people who suggest that going through phases in life isn't necessarily a negative thing. I've had lots of interests, and some of them have fallen totally by the wayside, and some of them have waxed and waned over the years, but I feel like if I got enjoyment out of them, they were worthwhile, and they don't have to be "forever" for that to be true.

 

I can't be sure it isn't for me, I've only been in this hobby for a little over a year now and have 3 dolls. However earlier this year I had no time for anything doll related at all and didn't have any contact with my dolls or the forum.
I didn't have any pull back to either but when I ventured back on DoA it all came gushing back and my enthusiasm was renewed. I knew that even if I lost interest for a little bit it would still be there and so would my boys . Made me realise it's ok not to be swamped in everything BJD all the time

 

I'm never really sure, but in the very worst case scenario, I could always resell the dolls. That said, I hope I'll never fell I need to sell all of them, right now I'm quite attached.

I just tend to move with my hobbies too fast. In a year I've gotten ingto Pinkies, Pullips and BJDs. x.x; (and while I'm at my comfy 'pullip limit', I'm still buying pinkies like crazy xD)

 

I never knew it wouldn't be 'just a phase'. But you know what? I didn't care if it would be a phase for me. As long as I enjoyed it and it made me happy while I had them then it would all be worth it. Even if I did get bored of them later and sell them on.

I've been into these dolls for about 5 years now so I think I'm past the 'its just a phase' part, but even now, I couldn't honestly say 'I love these dolls and I am going to have them forever'.

 

I still have no idea if it is a phase but tend to think not as BJD's have inspired so much creativity for me in the past three years.

Sometimes I have to admit to thinking the analysis goes a little to deep about the why's and what if's instead of the total thrill and love of how we feel just now. It seems as though we might get married and divorced, move countries or switch career's but somehow, we must treat BJD collection as sacred for all times. Mmmm, I do think they are a huge part of my life but I also think they are a choice that is so highly individual and it is a thrill to hear other's passion and see the love and time put into doll's but if that was just a phase in anyone's
life that was probably a joyous one so whatever.

 

I was a bit scared too... But my first was not Bobobie, it was Volks, so financially it was an even bigger leap.

I grew out of Pullips, simply because I was fascinated by the "bigger" ones, haha. I've always loved toys and my love for MLP will never fade although I don't really collect them.

I say go for it. If it wasn't your cup of tea you'll know in time, if it is, that's great. ^^ I've been unsure many times myself. I'm not the typical takes a lot of photos or create long stories for my dolls etc... But I love them just as much even if I sometimes won't play with them fo a while. It's a hobby I like to turn to, but not my entire life I guess. ^^

 

I think it's the same way I knew my anime and cosplaying wasn't a phase; I waited a while before investing anything into it. I first had an interest in BJDs a year-year and a half afgo, give or take, but I finally made the jump to buy my own recently. ^.^

I like to wait before I jump into things... I've not fully learned my lesson, as all my incomplete costumes in my closet may show... ><

 

I knew it wasn't a phase because if it's something I plan to keep going it I put my own money into, not my dad's like usual
also I haven't dropped a hobby since I was five, I've stuck with all my hobbies since then ^^

 

I never went into it assuming that it would be just a phase--I mean, yeah, there are times when I try something and it isn't for me, but I tend to stick with my hobbies.

 

It wasn't easy to know as I have been into dolls of one kind or another for the past 20 some years, but when I found these they so fit what I had been looking for for so long. Dolls that were very pose able, that could suit a idea or charecter, and so much more to fuel my imagination and my need to be both a storyteller, and photographer. Only regret was didn't find them sooner and chose better to begin with what I have now. But better late then never.

 

I also tend to move from one thing to a next, but usually they work their way back into my life. So maybe the more accurate thing is that the interest waxes and wanes and that's okay. I'm a little worried about the same thing but we'll only know once we take the dive. Hopefully it goes well!

 

I knew it was for keeps because very few things have inspired me as much as their beauty does

 

Well I had gotten one doll to start...one of the "cheaper" dolls (who actually was of awesome quality)

I knew six months later that it wasn't just another obsession...and now I've been into BJDs for a year and a half...and am planning my fifth doll (I only have three right now...I sold one and am selling another)

My advice would be to start with one...play with it a little...you know, try different wigs and clothes and eyes...and give it a few months. If it's not for you then you can pretty easily sell your doll here for almost what you paid for it provided it's in good condition.

Good luck!

 

Coming up on a year now, I've been interested in BJD's,

When my best friend (Ashael) first told me about them, My reaction was that they were pretty and I was interested. That died out for a couple months, before she sent me another link, and then I really started looking into these dolls and eventually joined this site (My comp used to hate doa for the longest time xD)

I started saving for various dolls along the way, and then I clicked I accidently clicked the kid-delf section when I was trying to get to the senior-delfs , when I saw Bory, it was love at first site.

I started saving for him (made a HUGE dollmore order so I'd be prepared for when he arrived) and am now hopefully able to order him in a couple months.

I knew it wasn't a phase when I first saw my boy, he's perfect And especially when I've saved this much money already, since I'm bad in that department.

 

I resisted getting into the hobby for years, because I knew what would happen. *eyes the eight American Girls upstairs*

I did almost fall out of the hobby right at the get-go, though. My first doll was totally wrong for me, and after five months of trying to make him work I finally had to give it up. I'd ended up buying a cheap mini in the meantime on a whim to be another of my characters and that one really cemented that this was the hobby for me. I couldn't put the little guy down!

 

Once I got my first doll I knew it was going to be one more of my 'expensive hobbies' but once I started buying things for her like clothes and wigs and then looking at other dolls I knew I was a hopeless addict. So I believe somewhere between the buying of accessories and looking for more dolls I knew it was something I was not going to give up.

 

It was easy for my because I've collected dolls all my life but 1/6 sized. I'd always wanted a bigger size, they are my ultimate dream come true.

 

Hmmm, thinking back, I would have to say it was right after I got home from my very first local meet. We had a lot of people there and they were all so wonderful and so much fun and The Dolls! Wow! I had only ever seen my one doll (at that time) in person and to see 50 or so of them all together in one room was amazing! That was over two years ago and our group has grown and we still continue to meet on a regular basis (setting up a Yahoo! group just for us has really helped to keep us all in touch). I can't imagine ever letting this hobby go...it means way too much to me now and has brought me so many wonderful friendships

 

I'm pretty sure it will be a phase. I'll probably slowly stop collecting dolls at some point, but I'm sure I won't regret it. I love all the little accessories. I've always been obsessed with miniatures, and painting dolls, and photographing - and this combines all these outlets, as well as with a great community. I've enjoyed it quite a bit, these two years, and I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy it. And that's the whole point of any hobby. To simply enjoy yourself.