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Which do you prefer: Buying heads and bodies separate or complete dolls?

Aug 17, 2010

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    1. My first doll is a full set so I wanted the whole deal with him. but if they come out with the same size body but with better features (I'm a joint freak, the more the better) I would have it. Most of the dolls I want are full sets no longer available to I will take the wonderful faces when I can get them and get the best body for them ^^. Considering my tastes... much cheaper that way too lol.
       
      #281 Lady Tiku, Feb 24, 2013
    2. I prefer buying whole. I have two floating heads right now and it just seems so unexciting buying a body. Lol
       
      #282 Bardatwork, Mar 10, 2013
    3. Lol yeah. I was considering buying a head and body from two different companies for my first doll, but soon noticed I was basically only investing my time looking at heads xD I definitely think that any I buy will always be a full set. Also because I think I'd feel bad having a spare head just laying packed away in a box.
       
      #283 MinTako, Mar 10, 2013
    4. Full doll always, if it can be helped.
       
      #284 satoru, Mar 10, 2013
    5. Ok, so I need to revise my input in this thread. I bought a bodiless head a few days ago :sweat It was limited and only ever released as a head so...
       
      #285 Rockin' Resin Addict, Mar 20, 2013
    6. I prefer to buy whole bodies. It's just nice not have to worry about matching up the head with the body color.
       
      #286 RedKitsune, Mar 20, 2013
    7. I've fallen in love with the Doll Chateau kid body, but I don't know for sure if I'm going to order the whole doll (Bella) or to purchase a DIM Larina or Unoa Lusis for it. I wouldn't mind both, since all three heads are beautifull. ^^
       
      #287 Blackbird, Mar 20, 2013
    8. I prefer to buy the whole doll, but I do have some floating heads which can be a problem with finding a body. Sometimes it can't be helped because the company only makes heads and so your stuck.
       
      #288 katrinasmom, Mar 21, 2013
    9. I prefer to buy whole doll if I love the body, finding a suitable body is really homework for me it's hard to find a perfect resin match. I have several floating head, these always give me a headache when I want to take photo of them. (_ _) but it is unavoidable if the company only sells head... I have no other choice I have to buy the head and search for the body...
       
      #289 DarkRu, Mar 21, 2013
    10. I prefer to get a a full doll as then I do not need to worry about resin matching, neck size etc.... That's not saying that I wouldn't buy a head sculpt I love which is either unavailable or if the body was just not right for my character. I just think it's easier to get a whole doll.
       
      #290 Kavarr, Mar 22, 2013
    11. I prefer to buy a full doll so it won't be a problem to find a matching resin.
       
      #291 teddylauw, Apr 8, 2013
    12. I liked the Miro bodies but I wasn't really keen on their heads, at least the ones they have listed now. I think they might be out of some or no longer making some from what I've read but what's left really doesn't appeal to me. The sale, I didn't want to miss out on BJD bodies for that kind of a price. There are female heads out there that I like. The male is the hard problem for me because those bodies are very mature and I can't really see much that I can afford that looks like it belongs on that one.
       
      #292 magkelly, Apr 8, 2013
    13. I prefer full bodies silmply because I am lazy and dont like the idea of taking the time to think about mixing and matching skin tones and all that. :P
       
      #293 Teru-Teru, Apr 9, 2013
    14. I tend to prefer buying a full doll. I get really nervous when it comes to attaching a head to a body so I feel much better when I don't have to worry about that.
       
      #294 Sakuramei, Apr 10, 2013
    15. I've been tempted to do hybrids in the past, but in the end I'm too terrified about proportions and resin matches if I can't find the information readily available on DOA. Luckily, all the heads I've fallen in love with happen to have fairly decent bodies so far :)
       
      #295 duskblue, Apr 10, 2013
    16. I like to take a ready doll - with the head and a body. It is the most harmonious option in my opinion.
       
      #296 Valiy, Apr 10, 2013
    17. I like to buy complete dolls. But, I'd be willing to buy a head and body separate if I had to.
       
      #297 MiyukiChan, Apr 11, 2013
    18. It depends.

      I like to buy full dolls, mostly because there are less to be done.
      It's nice to have a complete doll immidiatly.

      BUT! I don't have a lot of money, therefore I have bought a head, and saving up for a body. So if you are in need of money, then the seperate is a good option.
       
      #298 rikkedehli, Apr 11, 2013
    19. Update:
      ...Seriously why do I buy most of my dolls separate? Argh 4 floating heads at the moment, and 3 complete dolls who were floating for a while... I think I just prefer the sculpts that tend towards not coming with a body... :|Buying a whole doll is so much more convenient!
       
      #299 Vetinari, Apr 11, 2013
    20. I think I am going to have to stick with complete dolls when I am out and buying dolls, but it also depends on how in love you are with the head or body separately. At the moment I have a floating head that is slightly yellowed it is quite a challenge finding the right body that I like with the head, not that I mind the head because he is beautiful but it gets quite troublesome on some days when I am looking around for a body when I could easily get a complete doll and have everything.
       
      #300 MandaBerry, Apr 11, 2013
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