How does your family react to the hobby ?

I don't know yet, but I'd imagine they'd look at me like I'm crazy, especially the elders. They'd think it's a waste of money. My mother already told me that it's a waste whenever I mentioned it to her.

 

I recieved my first bjd for Christmas. My co workers had asked what I got. They were like you got a what. Like by getting a doll I was beneath them. Ohwell I could rant about this all day, but no. People have different likes. Don't judge. I guess those people who don't understand are closed minded and ugly inside.

My son and hubby think it's cool. I've had cousins come over and say it's creepy. People and their Dollie phobia.

 

My husband got me a doll for Christmas, but then he lied to people at work about what he bought for me. I just had to laugh. At least he doesn't complain about the dolls, even though they aren't his cup of tea.

 

A lot of my friends have a doll phobia (probably thanks to every horror film in existence) so naturally, they're not big fans. My mum doesn't mind too much but if I told her the price of these things, she'd probably kill me

 

Thus far my mother is shocked by the price and also the fact they come without eyes, wigs, clothes and face ups. My siblings find them creepy. Oh well, I wasn't planning on sharing anyway!

 

Well, my parents definitely aren't fond of the price. They didn't stop me or anything from getting one but I know they wouldn't help me buy one or anything if were to ask for help. As long as it is my own money they don't care, though. Overall though, I guess we'll see what they think of him when he arrives!

 

My mom isn't too fond of my hobby. I live with her and when I got my SD girl she flipped. It kind of ruined the whole thing for me. I think it was partly cos she was having a bad day and money was a little tight when she arrived. Which it wasn't when I ordered her. My mom thinks I'm lying when I tell her it takes a long time for dolls to get to me. I also think because SDs are so big she figured it was more expensive than other dolls I've had. But when I got my Azone I think she really liked her. She even made a little blanket for her which is so cute and nice of her! So yeah my mom in unpredictable...I think I'll have to lay off the SD sized dolls while I'm living at home!

 

No one in the family knows yet since I just got into the hobby this year with two dolls already! They know I collect 1/6 scale figs so I don't expect them to react much differently. Maybe shock if I tell them the cost.

 

I don't live with my family (3 grown brothers) and I know they would disapprove of the money I spend on something as "frivolous" as dolls, so I don't tell them.
The only people who know I collect dolls are 3 of my friends and my room mate.

 

It changed a bit since then^^ As I'm now a wig maker, I'm finally earning some money with this hobby rather than just spending it. I think it's quite reassuring for my parents, and I feel like they really are more comfortable with me buying new dolls or doll stuffs since I try to use mainly (sometimes only) money I earned from selling. It's not such a "waste of money" anymore, and that's really make things easier for me and for them, so they accept it way more, and they are very glad to see me creating things !

 

Well my mum doesn't really care for it but she doesn't get too mad about it since we both like it.
She even gave my sister extra money for dolls. XD My sister is also in the BJD hobby so she's obviously supportive. C:

 

I bought mine while I was off at college. This summer I brought all of them home.

The joke was that when I was a child I was never interested in barbies or Bratz or any sort of doll or miniature at all. I played with knives, fire, and sticks when I was younger.

And then I hit twenty and suddenly I'm dressing dolls up and treating them like small people.

They're kind of ambivalent about it, my little brother is a little creeped by them, but my parents really like the stuff I make for my dolls.

 

My sister is extremely enthusiastic about it wants to start her own doll collection. My mom thinks they're beautiful but too expensive, and she knows I've spent too much money on dolls and things for them. I don't think my dad even knows about my dolls. I haven't lived with either of my parents in a seriously long time. It's been 23 years since I lived with my dad! My favorite cousin thinks they straddle the line between pretty and creepy. The boyfriend I had when I discovered dolls was fond of my grail, but did not want to give up our lifestyle for a few months for me to save and buy one. The last guy I was interested in said he'd never have one in his house, because they were a waste of money that could be better spent on (insert his passion of the week here). My best friend HATES dolls, all dolls, specially THESE dolls, but she loves me so much that she bought me my first bjd. And she gets very unhappy with me when I put money toward doll things instead of putting money in savings (the way she does). My boss, who I'm good friends with, is very creeped out by my dolls, but she'll be in a different office next year so I might sneak one to work occasionally.

 

My mom kinda shook her head when I begged for a loan to get her till pay day,she couldn't believe the price of my doll. Happily she doesn't care as long as I keep up with my stuff for school,she doesn't understand but she smiles shakes her head and says "Is she still worth it?" I nod and laugh.
My step dad collects G.I. Joes and football cards so he says "I may not get what you see in them but hey you don't like my G.I. Joe was worth what I paid for them,we all have our own things,"

 

Just told my mother that I reserved money for a BJD and she said "It's a waste of money." She just doesn't understand. I'm an artist, so these dolls really mean a lot in that area. It's like her hobby is sewing. I don't tell her buying a sewing machine is a waste. Perhaps once I actually get it, she'll understand.

 

My dad is okay with it, at least he doesn't act like my boy creeps him out or anything like that XD ~ In fact, he is pretty supportive XD ~
But i wonder how things would turn out if he knew about the price...so yea =]] as long as i can keep the price of my boy in secret, everything will be alright =]]

 

My mother is quite supportive although she tends to discourage me from buying due to the price. Both my father and brother do not really care however my father thinks that they are toys and I should not be playing with them. My father does not know about the price but if he knew, he will blow his top even though it's my money.

 

I live with my family so they see me and my dolly every day. My family doesn't really care though. I'm already into a lot of seemingly 'weird' hobbies so they just see it as another thing. My mom has been nice and helping me sew clothing whenever I get that sewing bug. As for other (extended) family I don't really talk to my aunts and uncles or cousins that much so they don't actually know about BJDs in general.

 

My parents have taken quite a liking to dolls, actually! It's not like they're going to get dolls for themselves, but for example when my first and so far only doll arrived, they were almost as excited as I am.

As for my brother, I don't think he really even cares do I collect dolls or not. Actually the only negative comment I have gotten from a family member or relative was from my cousin, who complained about me "bringing the doll everywhere". Overall I've been really happily surprised by my familys reaction to the hobby! They're just horrified of how much the hobby costs, but I could see that coming.

 

I'm very lucky, I have a family that is very supportive of my hobbies. My mom loves collecting dolls just as much as me. We both have large doll collections of off-topic fashion dolls and things, and we both have BJDs. We love to go shopping to find things that could work for our dolls. We also do a bunch of doll-related crafting. Right now she's working to perfect sewing hoodies and I'm working on making mohair wigs. My sister ordered her first BJD just about 3 months ago! So we all three will have BJDs to play with. My dad even helps out sometimes by sculpting little things from Sculpey.
My husband is very sweet. He's the kind of person that can be put off by dolls (because of all the doll horror movies we have here in the USA, I'm sure)... but he tries really hard to be supportive. Two of my incoming dolls were gifts from him! He'll even look at my WIP pictures to be excited for me. P;