Poll question: What do you look for in a doll?

1. A big enough head. Volks melonheads rule my roost, so pinheads (apart from my three outliers) are a no-go. Given current trends, this saves me a lot of money and crosses potential dolls off my wishlist!
2. Stability. Poseability is nice, but if I can't stand up a doll within a minute on a flat surface, the body is no good for me
3. The head sculpt has to give me an idea of a character. I've learned the hard way that I can't force a character onto a doll and they often ignore meticulous character plans I make for them

 

I like boys that are feminine or androgynous and have dark alternative heavy makeup! I'm just such a sucker for visual-kei style boys!

 

I have all sizes and many colours. Some are fantasy, some aren't. Some are cute and smiley, others are brooding, or even angry-looking.

I really could't say why a particular doll appeals to me.

 

Technically, I should have chosen two: Posing and other.
Sculpting, sculpting, sculpting. I can forgive so much if the sculpting is beautiful.
BUT - if there's beautiful sculpting AND posing capabilities, that is the clear winner.
Which is why I think most of my dolls are going to end up being X company head, Impldoll body. I am enthralled with Impldoll sculpting and posing.

 

It is uniqueness all the way for me! From the very beginning I based my collection in a fairytale setting where diversity was key (imagine something like a Tim Burton’s “Alice” world.) This has left me free to collect everything and anything my heart desires as long as it suits my very character-driven crew. Once I’d devised a character, the hunt was on and nothing was out of bounds.

 

Cost is definitely a big factor in what draws me to a doll, but I also love animal aspects and uniqueness!

 

Interesting face + poseability. I own dolls that don't pose well and that is such a pain! But as I also like beautiful bodies, sometimes the balance is hard to find.

 

I'm in the middle of aethetics and poseability, as well as the cost of the sculpt. For the others factor, I want the doll mold to fit the characters I create.

 

You know when you want to squeeze your cat's face between your hands? That's my directive.

 

Poseability and other for me.

I don’t have any hard and fast rules regarding resin colour, company, uniqueness, etc……I just like what I like and my tastes are constantly changing and evolving.

 

Definitely body shape and face sculpt. I like chunkier bodies and a beautiful face.

 

I like to go by looks and practicality mostly. If I see a sculpt I like, I’m more drawn towards them. I also love to see the uniquely shaped bodies and sculpts because it adds so much variety to my collection! I’ve also been more drawn towards them dolls that would compliment my other dolls. I try to keep their sizes close enough to the standard so they’re easier to dress though.