Is BJD really just for adults? And adults, what do you think of kids who like them?

I think perhaps some people feel that younger people without a steady income can't possibly save up for an expensive doll by themselves, so of course they are spoiled entitled brats that get everything they point at from their parents.

Though this can certainly be true for certain individuals, it is a really stupid presumption to make. After all young people without an income have to work really hard to save up the money, so it is rather insulting to assume that they are less passionate collectors. In any case, even if they get all their dolls as presents, there is little reason t think that they are less passionate then anyone else.

Another presumptions that people make about younger collectors, might be that they are less experienced, this is probably more of an sub-conscious thought, seeing as the younger you are the less general experience and knowledge you possess, but when it comes to doll collecting, care and modding, we all start from scratch no matter what our age is.

It's really just another form of elitism.

Just make sure that when you get older that you don't become one of the "I've collected since I was 15, therefore I am better then you" people

 

It's the idea that "younger" doll owners don't have money for a doll of their own and instead must ask for money. Because, you know, it's absolutely absurd in every way for a child to ask their parent/guardian for something more expensive than air or a bandaid. -eye roll- It's nothing but a lot of jealousy, imo, and jealousy is the trademark of a brat. I don't mind the idea of young aged collectors at all. Everyone has to start out learning somewhere, regardless of the age you start. I would be hesitant to let an extremely young child handle one of mine unsupervised because of the magnetic and tiny parts. Supervised, though, the young children I've interracted with are great with them. I think children would do well as long as they're supervised.

 

I'm not an adult but I just wanted to say you're not alone on this forum, I'm thirteen too! I always had trouble at meetups when I tried to make friends but hopefully I'll eventually find a doll collector nearby that's my age.

 

I think it's a hobby for all ages, i'm 48 years old and have only been in the hobby for a couple of years but i was worried at first that i would be thought ancient, now i see that the hobby really has something to offer everyone of all ages!

I think it's great that young people are in the hobby as the different aspects of it teaches skills for life, for example sewing, knitting, photography skils etc

 

I'm only 16 now and when I joined the BJD world I was around 13 or 14. I don't think age matters in the hobby as long as you treat your dolls right. I hope one day that my children will get into BJDs at a young age so we can share dolls and have a wider collection early on.

 

Hell whilst currently I can only afford certain kinds I'm ordering a body for my floating head soon and some eyes for him too. It's a hobby me AND my mom enjoy. She loves helping me plan out my dolls. (She helped pick out my Yuichi's blood red eyes.)

 

I'm 15, and my first BJD is on the way to me right now. I think its seen as an adult hobby because, like many people have said, BJDs are expensive, and its easier to get them if you have a stable job and all that good stuff. But, even teenagers like us can save up allowences or whatever, if you truly love this, then it doesn't matter the age.

 

I got my first bjd at age 15, and now I'm 17. However, I've ordered them myself and bought them with my own money, or as a birthday present. It all depends on maturity! Some people, though they are older, can not handle a mature hobby, and some people, though younger, are more mature than people I've met in their 30's. I hope that all made sense!

 

In don't think there is an age limit in the doll hobby, I was young when I got my doll. I think as long as your mature, then age dose not really matter.

 

If you are mature enough to handle them; then go for it. Age does not matter at all.(:

BTW, I'm 15. :3

 

If you actually enjoy and take pride in any hobby, I don't think age should be a limiting factor. Of course you have to be in a certain group of people to access these hobbies like BJD is limited by money and wine drinking I picked up is more or less by age. However society is bound by stereotypes as it gives us a generalization of how the population "usually" thinks and acts, the problem is when we extend those generalizations too far and make inappropriate comments and actions.

So a hobby is a hobby from the beginning till the end of your life, so BJD is for any and all who appreciate or don't appreciate them for that matter. I just picked up BJD at age 24, I'm a late starter compared to those much younger and more experienced, but I hope everyone treats me well.

 

I think bjds are for all in every age, as long as they appriciate them, and treat them well, not just like any tou that gets thrown around. And I have the idea that the young users wouldn't have a bjd, if they didn't love them and it was just 'another toy'. I know that I've always been extremely careful with my things, so if I had known about bjd back when I was 12-13, I would probably had got one too. So I don't think age matters as long as the owner respects his/her doll. ^^

 

I got into the idea of the BJD hobby 8 years ago this year when a frien ordered her first doll from Luts. I swooned for the chance to order a doll and begged my mom for one for Christmas. I nearly had enough for the Delf Soony, it would have taken all of my savings, but I was nearly there. But time passed, I had to buy a computer for school instead (I was 14 btw when I learned this) and I seemed to forget about BJD's.

Now looking back after getting my first and second doll I am glad I was unable to buy her. I know I would have never taken care of her or understood just how a BJD worked. Now I have more epic friends and we are building our collections together, watching our resin babies age and getting the chance to wait was well worth it.

So I suppose some youth are more mature than I was, but as I was once one all I will say isi hope that if they truly want it, they need to prove they are willing to save for it and not just mooch the cash off of mom and dad.

 

If a young person can save up the money for a doll, clearly they have the self-control and respect necessary to be a great doll mommy or daddy. I started competitive horseback riding around 12, and my show saddle cost nearly $400 second hand- but when you really love to do something, and you dedicate yourself to it, age is of little consequence. Now, will I let my seven-year-old niece anywhere near my doll? Probably not until she starts middle school and begins to appreciate the wonders of tissues and hand-washing.

 

I don't think that BJDs are only for adults, I'm ok with kids that are interested in them who work hard to save up and learn how to care for them and get them but it does annoy me when a kid's parents just buy them a BJD instead of having them save up for it themselves.

 

I don't think you hit a certain age and then suddenly it is OK to collect dolls.
I mean, on the internet you can find regular old adult people who treat their dolls awfully, so its kind of a whatever thing. Lazy people wont take care of their stuff. It has nothing to do with age.

considering how expensive this hobby can be though, its not surprising there aren't younger people.
I feel like I would have got laughed at for forever if I told my mom or dad I wanted a 400 dollar doll for Christmas or my birthday... So theres that to.

 

It's great for people of all ages to enjoy BJDs! (I'm 23) I think the only thing that would bother me about young kids getting BJDs is if their parents just flat out
bought them for them without them 'earning' it in some way. They are very expensive dolls and I just think that something that expensive should be
a reward for doing well in school over the year, or saving allowance, etc. That being said, however, it seems that a lot of the younger crowd in this post
did earn these dolls by saving and being responsible which is just totally awesome; So enjoy them!

 

I think all depends of 'maturity' of an individual. When I was a child, I was very sensitive and very good observer... and I could carish very well even of expensive 'things'... so I guess even these art dolls... but there's adults who are even irresponsable or less mature than a child of 10 year old! So, everything really depend from person to person.

 

I'd put it this way: BJDs (among other things) are for responsible people who know what the dolls are worth and how to treat them. Doesn't matter if the person is 9 or 90, as long as they treat 'em right.
Sure, dolls are expensive, but I've seen (and taught) kids with musical instruments in their hands that were quite as expensive as a doll and those kids were perfectly capable of taking care with those. So if they can do it with instruments, why shouldn't they be able to do it with dolls? It depends on the mindset and motivation really, not the age.

 

There are quite a few younger girls here in Austin, who treat their dolls great! im only 19, about to turn 20, and have been in this hobby for about 4-5 years (i have a terrbile memory) and honestly, after having to wait a looong time to save up for them, you really appreciate them. but that goes for any age, not just teenagers