Were You Afraid to Start The Hobby?

Nope. =)

 

I been eyeing and pining for bjd for a very long time, abt 10 years but couldn't commit due to the price! But late last year i came across a cheap preloved aidoll wif coa and i jt jump in! Now i have 6, lol

 

Hello! I have to say I was not afraid, I was just considering not to go any deeper. One of the first things I've seen were some arguing little nazi girls who fought about something petty. I asked myself "do you really want to be in a group of bickering bored teenage girls and old bitter childless catladies who have nothing better to do than judging other people based on their shallow assumptions?"

But then I discovered some really nice not-militant people, so it's better. And maybe I will meet someone from my country as well.

 

Oddly I had no fears about about buying a doll. I had a friend that went to my uni that had one and wanted me to get one too. I think part of it was that I still living at home because my uni was local. So I could just get a part time job and spend it all on doll stuff, food and gas for my car. It wasn't such a big deal.

 

I had no fear starting it. I think my parents were more scared then I was. (I was 14 and known to really get into my hobbies. I had played Pokemon TCG competitively for 4 years and was also obsessed with writing and collecting books. And still am) I got an OT doll as my first and well... It spiraled. BJD's are like potato chips. You can't have one. But now my parents get that it's just part of me. I've always loved dolls ever since I was a little girl and I always wanted dolls that could actually pose and do things. Been in the hobby for 7 years now with zero regrets.

Except having more money to buy dolls with.

 

Well I was a bit scared. Mostly because of the cost and I was afraid I might not really do anything with the dolls and then I would just have them and feel regret. But I'm not afraid of that anymore, I painted and blushed my Soom Ai body just the other day and I had tons of fun. ^_^ I can't wait to get her S-hooks so I can try my hand at restringing!
My first doll is going to be shipped today by Dollmore. OwO I call her my first because I bought her first and she's a full doll. Ai is only a body at the moment.

 

I admit I was a bit overwhelmed when I first started in the hobby, all the customization options and choice were great though! Now 5 years into it, I am thankful that I managed to find this wonderful interest!

 

Honestly I do get a little nervous when telling people about bjds as many people don't realize it's a hobby and not a toy. For this reason, I was extremely nervous to really get into the hobby. Luckily, everyone in my family and friend circle are very supportive and understands that these aren't simply expensive Barbie dolls!

 

I'm afraid I can't take care of my doll properly to be honest.
And it's expensive especially from parents or my friends perspective who doesn't know about the true "value" of having doll families :')
kinda sad but I decided to be one because I believe there are many people around me that have the same hobby and I will definitely meet them

 

It's funny as I kept looking at pictures and saying to myself "you can't really spend that on a doll". Of course I ended up getting one and things took off from there. I already collected OT dolls and it was just a jump up.

 

To be honest when I jointed this hobby I didn’t even knew what a bjd doll was. I had it to do my research for them. Plus I didn’t knew anyone in this hobby. But after I jointed this hobby I feel in love with the dolls. This is the best hobby I ever had and I wish more people can join this hobby.

The only time I was scared in the hobby was to tell my love ones that I collected dolls but I’m so blessed that no one in my family really cares about it. My husband loves them and doesn’t care what I do with my dolls as long I still take care of myself he doesn’t mind ❤️

Well there is one thing I’m still scared of...well and that is recast..I don’t want this hobby to fall about because of them...and I wish we could help more ppl out and convert them to buy more legit dolls...but what els can we do...I’m not for bullying people that own them but at the same time we have to do something.

I hope someone understand what I mean with this. I’m 100% pro Artist & 100% anti recast.

 

Honestly, yeah, I was pretty nervous when I made the order for my first doll. I'm actually still kind of a little nervous, but I think that's just because I decided to go with a custom faceup for my first and I'm already going through all the things that could go wrong now that I've sent the head out. But I do occasionally worry about how quickly I might end up falling out of this hobby, but I think of it this way: Even if I'm not "in the hobby" anymore, I'll still likely enjoy the dolls from an aesthetic, work-of-art kind of standpoint.

 

Even though I liked bjds as soon as a friend showed me pictures of a few, I swore them off because of the price (already had too many expensive hobbies). I never said anything to my parents though because I didn't want to be teased about liking dolls as an adult when I disliked them as a kid. Then when my mom and I were on an elevator at an anime con, a girl had her bjd on the elevator and my mom freaked out about how cute it was. It wasn't for another few years that I decided to get one but I wasn't much worried about it after that. If it wasn't for my dad, I'm pretty sure my mom would have a couple of dolls by now too.

 

I wasn't afraid to start the hobby or do research about it because I was just in 6th grade when i first got in BJD. Even when I got two, I wasn't afraid because I didn't post them. What I am afraid of is sharing them and what they look like, character bios, story line, etc. Because there will always be at least one person to say something negative. There is also a sort of. . .elitist mentality in some parts of the hobby. Let's be honest and call it what it is. You're constantly under a microscope one way or another and I've followed blogs where people have literally quit because of that. It is easy to say not to be hurt by the words but when it actually happens that's a whole new experience. One needs to really love their dolls and strengthen that bond i order to repeal some of the nastier sides of this hobby. Another thing that makes me afraid to open up more in the hobby is feeling stupid for asking question but. . .you know. I feel like I should know but I don't? One final thing is not being able to support my doll financially how I want. Which seems weird as if he was like ana ctual child but I would like to be able to spend money on them to get them nice things.

 

Nope. I was excited and still I am.

 

Years ago, the bjd desire hit me like a fever! No fear, just a driving desire. Now my bjd disease is down to a manageable condition. Symptoms can be treated with purchases!

 

I was afraid because I knew I wouldn't be able to stop lol. In my free time all I do is look at doll stuff and browse doll forums! I have 10 million doll ideas and no way to make them a reality haha. It's a nice feeling.

 

@amarantinenoir If you haven't already, I recommend keeping a journal/sketchbook for all your ideas. There may be times when you have to set aside your bjd hobby for awhile and it's nice to come back, review your journal and restart your interests again. It's also very pleasant to make notes and sketch out an outfit or a character. Best of Luck!

 

I was nervous, because it is expensive, and the expenses continue ! Got the doll, now she needs clothes, shoes, wig, eyes, more clothes, jewelry and on and on, BUT it is so fun and they are so beautiful. Just have fun, you can always sell your doll/dolls if you decide you don’t enjoy the hobby.

 

When I first found my doll, I really, REALLY wanted her, and I saved up, made sure I had money for University and food and everything and managed to order her. I kept track of postage and was really excited, but my family can be extremely judgemental and I didn't want them to know about her. Especially since she wasn't cheap. So I was afraid, but mostly of them finding out really.

They still don't know. Luckily, I've managed to keep her out of sight.