Sacramento KCRA Channel 3 ABJD Story [ON AIR NOV.15th]

I was just watching L&O SVU, and they just ran the promo which made cringe a little thinking of what I will have to put up from family, friends, and coworkers after they see the report.

I'm hoping it will be better than the promo, but if feels like they are making everyone look like people who collect cats.. way beyond the healthy point.

It would not have been such a shock if they had not used scary movie music and, and maybe added in a few different collectors, and their dolls in the promo.

I'm still going to record it on my dvr to watch when I get home from work.

 

The promo was taken off! Thank god...it made them sound soooo creepy and i now one of the doll owners! the used creepy lighting and music so...they just made it sound wired like we're possessed of something.

 

I am way across the country and therefore will be waiting to see the segment on YouTube, but I am wondering if anyone has put the promo up or maybe has seen it up? Here's another person hoping that the actual segment shines a good light on BJD collectors. I mean, you guys would all know it was just the station, but I would hate to imagine you guys being pointed at and called horrible things on the street or something because of some people who were completely mislead by the media. With our hobby not being so mainstream we need all the GOOD press we can get. GOOD LUCK! ^_^

 

I'm just mad ok...it make's most of the people sound like total freaks! If as the new's say's (Everyone will want one) Well good by having the doll's be special and well the'll porbably still think of us as wired but i think a lot or people will want one...and well then the price will go down and...and...my rant is done.

Sorry.

 

Honestly, I'm not concerned about how people will see us. I'll get over it. But if there's anything that directly shines a negative light on the hobby, my feelings wont remain indifferent. However, I doubt Millicent would let that happen. ^^

 

Don't be sorry.

My boyfriend and I were discussing this earlier and whether or not small exposure like this would lead to more popularity.

Honestly, we both don't think so. Considering the price of BJDs and the fact that they are not for children per say, I simply can not see any noticeable difference in the amount of interest the hobby generates.

Most teenage members here who are not on their own income have ran into problems with their parents thinking these dolls are too expensive. That won't change just because they've gotten a little publicity. Not to mention I've heard from so many people outside the hobby how concerned they are about durability and the fact that the resin is prone to yellowing with sun exposure and the delicate nature of faceups. From my observations, parents are more willing to spend large amounts on “toys” for their younger kids, not their teens. And since these are not “toys” for young children, we can't logically expect a sudden surge.

I think the news segment will largely generate two reactions from people outside the hobby. Either they'll think “Ehh!! Creepy!” and then forget about it. Or they'll think “Hey, those are neat!” and... Likely still forget about it shortly after. I think the amount of people who will take away a lasting impression and interest in the nature of the BJD community will be quite small.

My two cents.

But.... I really can't wait to see how this turns out. I'm sure the segment will show the dolls and hobbyists honestly!

 

I'm so glad they've quit airing the promos, they made me ANGRY every time I saw them! They were casting such a negative light on the hobby that I'm a bit worried how the story itself will turn out!

Though honestly, if you think about it. Their promo itself could do damage because I know tons of people will only ever see that negatively slanted promo and not the whole story!

 

Has anyone posted the promos yet? And someone PLEASE post it on Youtube with a link!

 

Well I recored one but it has no sound if you'd like me to put it up i will.

 

Please do.

 

ok....I will

 

ok i put it up....the sound is a little off...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Teo9wg7sVZU

 

Wow, thank you. That was interesting. They really edited things in a.. horrible way. But hay, everyone looks good!

 

your welcome!

 

somehow the promo felt...quite negative...I'm really hoping that the actual story is a positive one...yea it does in a way make us BJD collectors seem....crazy...this is why I don't watch tv too much anymore... the media somehow always ruins a good light to things...I'm not so sure if this story is a good thing or not...but of course can't help but be curious and tune into it.

 

Oh wow... Sad to say I laughed a little bit at their ignorance of how they portrayed it all. It makes me want to make a video of someone saying, "Yeah I just spent 5,000 for these rims on my car, because I love it. Cars are my life." Sounds stupid doesn't it? Put the same music with it and then maybe people will realize that their hobbies look just as "weird" or "freaky" to us. X3

 

Wow, that was even worse than I imagined it. I'm glad Millicent took that off the air because that's slander in the highest form. >.<

 

WOW, that's bad. I can see why the complaints. X_x

I hope the actual segment isn't so crappy.

~Anrui