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ShinyDOLL [Fragille] Information and Discussion

Jan 10, 2010

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    1. Hi everyone, this might be a silly question, but how much do these girls cost? :)
       
      #641 RayHN, Dec 24, 2012
    2. Shinydoll Fragille are on the high end of the slim MSD spectrum, at $460. One must keep in mind that their creator, mister Doi Shin, is an artist working alone. He sculpts them, refines them, casts them, finishes them, and sells them all on his own. The bodies are top-of-the-line engineering and as such pose better than just about any doll on the market while still retaining natural body lines and flow. Each doll shows the deep love of the artist for his art. In my opinion, they're worth every penny! :)
       
      #642 rykaan, Dec 24, 2012
    3. Oh so well put !!
       
      #643 samson, Dec 25, 2012
    4. I agree! Worth every cent and they do spoil you for posing other dolls.
       
      #644 renee_chan, Dec 25, 2012
    5. Unfortunately the Japanese yen has become so strong in recent years that shin's team can't make shinydoll any cheaper. It's a real pain because I want to see more shinydoll out there, but it's hard to compete with the much cheaper Korean and Chinese options. although in my personal opinion the dolls are well worth the extra cost, it's hard for people to know that until after they've bought the doll!
       
      #645 babytarragon, Dec 26, 2012
    6. Hopefully they've done their research =] I did a boolean google search for poseable BJDs and found ShinyDoll even before I knew what a "DoA" was. Comparing prices and aesthetics to other companies quickly leads one to the assumption that the value of the goods is obviously worth the price tag (plus the face sculpts are just so darn cute~)
       
      #646 Qwuilleran, Dec 26, 2012
    7. It's quite obvious the resin and even the elastic is better quality than most other companies out there, once you are able to hold a ShinyDoll. I've had my Akali for going on 5 years now and her resin is almost an exact match for my Hikali that I got this year. And she's still the perfect tension.
       
      #647 renee_chan, Dec 28, 2012
    8. Ah yes I'm not sure if Shin ever mentioned but Shinydoll uses domestic (Japanese) resin which is why they perhaps have a different feel to Korean or Chinese resin. But if you compare them to other Japanese BJD (putting aside Volks) the feel would be similar :)
       
      #648 babytarragon, Dec 28, 2012
    9. Yes, my Angel Egg dolls have a similar 'feel' to them. Just a hint of tooth and an overall heavy, creamy texture. A lot of other resins have a chalky or waxy feel and seem brittle. Not to mention the crazy color difference from batch to batch (looking at you Soom cream white). Of course I still love my European & Korean dolls, but they just don't have the same nice tactile qualities.
       
      #649 renee_chan, Dec 29, 2012
    10. #650 babytarragon, Jan 1, 2013
    11. #651 rykaan, Jan 1, 2013
    12. Babytarrogan- She is gorgeous !!

      Rykaan - Always good to see your girl !!!

      Its been well over a month since the last posts !!Where is everybody ???

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      Little Sato by samsonsue62, on Flickr
       
      #652 samson, Feb 12, 2013
    13. This thread really is way too quiet! We need more Shinydoll love. These dolls are just so special. Samson, as usual, sweet Sato is just absolutely precious. I love how you photograph her! I also love just how different the same mold can look in different hands. n_n Here's a shot of my sweet Hikali, Arden.

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      IMG_9358 by rykaan, on Flickr
       
      #653 rykaan, Feb 13, 2013
    14. I agree with you on all points - it is far too quiet, Shinydolls are so so special and these dolls are just so versatile !

      Old old spam but need to keep this thread moving ;)

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      Sato by samsonsue62, on Flickr

      Thank you Rykaan for your sweet comments about Sato XXxx
       
      #654 samson, Feb 13, 2013
    15. Shinydolls really are wonderful. Each sculpt radiates with soul. It's so inspiring. I love browsing this thread.
       
      #655 Qwuilleran, Feb 14, 2013
    16. Sato wants all her Shinydoll friends to come back !!

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      Sato by samsonsue62, on Flickr
       
      #656 samson, Feb 28, 2013
    17. Sato is just precious. If I had had the sweet little outfits for my little one, she would still be here. We just didn't bond. Sato makes me wish I did.
       
      #657 puffin463, Feb 28, 2013
    18. Gorgeous portrait <3
       
      #658 babytarragon, Feb 28, 2013
    19. My Hikali is on her way to rykaan for a face up & blushing :D. I'm super excited! I still have not settled on a name for her. Hopefully she'll tell me when she gets back.

      I love Sato! She looks so sweet in that picture. Well, she always looks sweet :). I really, really need to take more pics of my girls. I'm such a bad photographer, but I'll never get better if I don't practice! If anyone has photo shoot tips or inspiration do tell! Maybe having a theme for my shoot will help. A lot of times I just don't know how I want to set things up.
       
      #659 renee_chan, Feb 28, 2013
    20. Oh thats such a shame !! Sato is a magpie and 'collects' outfits from others that have lived here or are still living here lol But she is just so sweet nobody minds !

      Thank you Georgie XXX

      My photos are just so very samey - I too would love some more interesting inspiration !!! Thank you for your kind words XXXX
       
      #660 samson, Mar 1, 2013
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