Is collecting BJD's your only hobby? Which hobby came first?

I have always loved dolls of any kind. I had Barbies, and any other doll that appealed to me. I even tried to make cloth dolls by hand. I started collecting Madame Alexander dolls when I was in my early 20s. As far as other interests, there were all kinds of needlecraft (sewing, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, etc.). I had bunny collections, Santa collections, bears, frogs, and many more! Needless to say, I have downsized greatly over the years. Right now besides my bjds I collect owls and Blythe dolls.

 

I have many hobbies that include photography, jewelry making, drawing, paper crafts,candle and soap making and doll collecting. My first hobby was jewelry making as when I was younger I would always get bead sets and thats when my love for that hobby started.

 

I've lots of hobbies. The oldest is reading (real books!) and writing stories. I make jewelries, paint, make pyrography pictures, photography, etc... More or less in the same time with the BJDs, I started cosplaying, so I can use the skills from the older hobbies in a bigger creation. (I always had dolls, Barbies, porcelain dolls, handmade dolls... and now, I have everything: BJDs, Barbies (at home, my mom's house), MHs, EAHs, porcelain dolls (here and my mom's house, too), pvc figures, etc)

 

Hmm, a lot of us seem to have similar hobbies I love trying anything artsy, so I've kept myself busy over the years with oil paints, water colours, pastels, fabric painting, diy stuff for around my room, etc. I've also been a huuuuge bookworm. I still read a lot of books but less compared to before. I also used to read a lot of manga, now I have one or two favourites which I stick to or I read one shots from time to time. Asian dramas too! BJD's are my latest hobby I guess I'm looking up everything from faceups to wig and dress making and can't wait to try them!

 

I started collecting antique dolls, then moved into vintage Barbies. I attended Doll North two years ago and was introduced to bjd. Bjd dolls allow people to be creative and expressive. Collectors are very positive and enthusiastic and I find that great. Thanks to Den of Angels for providing us an opportunity to share our stories and our accomplishments!

 

I also collect dollfie Dream mostly custom ones and nendoroid I love taking pics of nendoroid

 

It is now. Ha! I can't afford more than one expensive hobby.

If we're talking beyond terms of collecting or purchasing, I enjoy all forms of art, cooking, and traveling. I also love researching and studying a variety of subjects---my true "hobby" is seeking knowledge, I guess.

 

i have always been into art, story-writing and video games, so im big on the imaginative side of things. im hoping getting into bjds will rekindle my interest in the artistic hobbies i was once so into. it is exciting to try something new though!

 

Drawing/painting is my first hobby, along with world building. That always will be first and most important as it's becoming my livelihood too, but I like to have my dolls as part of it. I want more childish ones to help me draw children's illustrations, they are great inspiration. I also just love having them sitting on my table while I paint. I might get a bit into sewing though....

 

Besides BJDs (which are my biggest passion), I like drawing, writing, sewing, learning trivia and playing the piano.

 

I like to cosplay, sewing, collect stuff animals and other cute adorable things. I have various stages where I also collects swords and fountain pens from time to time. Do reading Fanfiction count as a hobby?

 

I'm into anime, and before the BJD hobby, I was into kpop and western bands. I was in the cosplay hobby briefly, but then BJDs took over my life and now, here we are

 

I have quite a few different hobbies, some that have already been mentioned such as video games, manga, anime etc. But I would say my first hobby was sending postcards and collecting foreign currency. The BJD hobby started back in 2002 when I saw a table at an anime convention (very small and at the back) dedicated to info on BJDs but none were actually on display. After that I just started doing my own researching online and thought they were really neat.

 

Like others here, some of my other hobbies include anime, manga, reading, etc. I also collect anime figures and wear lolita fashion.

 

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I consider drawing my 'main' hobby, since creative self-expression has always been important to me. I'm also very much into animation. I collect a lot of stuff besides BJDs - Monster Highs, Ever After Highs, Sonic-related things, some MLP stuff and plushies, although I've tried to stop myself from buying any more plushies because otherwise I'd be drowning in them. :'D

 

My first hobby was actually drawing. And I used to use BJD photos as references, then I decided to buy one for art reasons. And now I am definitely invested in them as their own thing! ^^ Never have actually drawn any of my own dolls xD

 

Knitting has been my main hobby for many years and after my son got into the BJD hobby, I started designing clothing for his dolls, MSD and SD. Now that I have my own doll, a YOSD, I am enjoying designing and knitting tiny clothes and accessories for the little dolls!

 

I have a few hobbies-sewing, embroidering, knitting, jewelry making (which includes making rosaries and chaplets), book binding, writing and reading. I really enjoy learning new skills and techniques. Several of these blend well with doll collecting and I might try making wigs or eyes for my dolls.

 

Dolls are not my only hobby. I also collect vintage Japanese tin toy Robots, vintage cameras, and cosplay.

 

I needle felt and cross stitch mainly but I have been known to sew as well as do a range of other crafts. I don't have my first doll yet but once I do I plan on doing everything for her myself. I will buy her one wig, an outfit and pair of shoes just to put her in once I have her just so she is decent x'D but props and other clothes/wigs I plan on making myself! as well as her face ups ^o^ doing everything myself is the primary reason I wanted to get into BJDs :3