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Which country are you from? is bjd popular in your country?

Jun 2, 2020

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    1. I live in Hong Kong. Only a small group of people here collect dolls(including DD and BJD). Though, we have certain purchasing power.
       
      #61 Arnidorce, Jul 26, 2020
    2. Kent is not that far from Somerset. We are on a relatively small island after all... :-) I teach photography and I am currently putting together a new workshop for the next season on doll photography. Would be nice to meet more enthusiasts...
       
      #62 PhotoArtitude, Jul 26, 2020
    3. Brazil. Unfortunately is not popular at all and mostly people think only the rich ones can buy bjds...
       
      #63 kirarinha, Jul 26, 2020
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    4. im from australia! here in my state specifically ive never met anyone else interested in dolls. im also quite young in the hobby though so that could be a factor too
       
      #64 ShiroOtaku, Aug 1, 2020
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    5. Hi :)
      I'm from New Zealand, they are not popular here as far as I know.
      Maybe someday lol
       
      #65 darkPrincess23, Aug 1, 2020
    6. Also from the US! In my area BJD's not that uncommon, I would know where I can go and I will get people come up and ask me which company/mold's my dolls. But in general probably because we are so scattered, most of the people I run into in my daily life still have no idea what BJD is. (My supervisor asked me if they are Barbies during one of our stay at home Zoom meeting lol And all my coworkers were forced to know what BJD is LOL)
       
      #66 Livazy, Aug 3, 2020
    7. I'm from Vietnam, BJD is not so popular in my country. But since last year it's getting more attention from the teenagers that are into Japanese cultures. We have a facebook group of over 3000 members from last year and 5000 this year. As for my hometown Hanoi which is the capital city of VN, I have a group of about 15 friends that are BJD owners, we gather almost every month.
       
      #67 Copcop, Aug 4, 2020
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    8. l am from Canada. I don't see that many bjd's.
       
      #68 Captin Janeway, Aug 15, 2020
    9. I am in the US and I think it depends on the area you live in. In one state I lived in there seemed to be a decent bjd community, where I live now, not so much.
       
      #69 jenlovesdolls, Aug 15, 2020
    10. I am from the UK and new to the hobby so I am not sure how popular the hobby is as I have yet to discover more people locally and in travel distance.
       
      #70 Booksandtea, Aug 17, 2020
    11. We do have one! The Melbourne BJD Emporium! They have a facebook page!

      I'm Australian and while I do live out in the country, I'm close enough to a big city that I've gotten to attend meets and such! And the Melbourne based BJD group on facebook is reasonably active.

      But I'm probably the only one in my town, and it's still a big day trip to get to the city.
       
      #71 Gathephaar, Aug 17, 2020
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    12. I'm from the Netherlands and recently started in this hobby. I was very excited to get into the community, then it turned out my first doll was a recast and now I'm saving up for my first new legit doll. Until I have her (which can be a few months) I'm honestly a bit scared to join any community, since I've seen people get a lot of trouble with it due to accidentally buying a recast. So, while I'm aware there's somewhat of a community, I'll wait for a bit until I can acctually join :)
       
      #72 akuma_sakura, Aug 18, 2020
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    13. I'm from Russia. BJD hobby strongly depends on the region. In Moscow and Moscow region, where I'm living now, the community is most active. In almost any major city, you will find at least a few people who share our passion. But, unfortunately, the bjd often causes confusion, and sometimes even condemnation from others. Dolls are considered exclusively children's inexpensive fun.
       
      #73 Alhana Star Wind, Aug 18, 2020
    14. I'm from Denmark. And although it's not a big hobby here, there is actually a small convention. There is a facebook group too that isn't really very active and that I hardly use. But there's a Discord server too that is more active. I have some RL dolly acquaintances, because one of them came across me on Instagram, invited me to the Discord and to a meet she was hosting. I had only been in the hobby a few months at that time, and I am so grateful to find my people!
       
      #74 Osquary, Aug 18, 2020
    15. I'm from Spain and honestly I have no idea... I disconnected from the bjd world several years ago and back then there were several active online communities, but I can't find them now.
       
      #75 Ariadhne, Aug 24, 2020
    16. Im from Australia and i don't really think so
       
      #76 Aussie fish, Oct 1, 2020
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    17. I'm also from the Netherlands. There is a recast friendly group on Facebook too, not only Dutchies, but some. And then there's the normal Facebook group you can join called BJD Babbels. As long as you don't post your recast there, you're good. I only have legits, but I've found most people really friendly. We actually made an app group for the people who met up several times before corona.
       
      #77 Qianna, Oct 2, 2020
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    18. Finland. Not too many collectors here, but still enough for small meetings. I remember when I started in this hobby about 11 years ago, we tried to organize a meeting in my hometown but it blew up because no-one could come.
       
      #78 wjeera, Oct 4, 2020
    19. I am from Argentina, our community is very small. Maybe it is because of our terrifing economy. :doh
      Other fashion dolls like Blythes or pullips seems more popular between collectors here for their cheaper prices.:huh?:
       
      #79 5akuraD1va, Oct 4, 2020
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    20. I recently started talking to someone on instagram and she also recommended me BJD Babbels and I joined it. Still can't post pictures of my doll, but I will save to replace her with a legit version in NS instead of BW :)
       
      #80 akuma_sakura, Oct 7, 2020
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