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Why are dolls so meaningful to you?

Apr 23, 2016

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    1. They become a physical embodiment of a character I've created. Or they bring me a new character to play with. And I've found it can be relaxing interacting with the doll. But mostly I love them for the story that lives in them.
       
      #81 flara, Mar 29, 2018
    2. I love writing stories too. When I discovered them I knew they would be so much fun. I have been an artist for a very long time, everything from painting, pastel, even tattooed for a while. I'm currently a photographer so bjds also fit in well there. I love to sew and although it seems to be trial and error, I am getting better at it because I make my own clothes. It's the perfect creative outlet, keeps me busy and its so rewarding when you finish a doll.
       
      #82 Glitt3rGalaxy, Mar 30, 2018
    3. Personally my dolls are meaningful for me because they're the embodiment of my imagination. Everything I've ever thought of I can bring to life through them. Be it modding, making clothes, photoshoots etc it's like expressing myself for the world to see in a way I'm best suited for. Plus I refer to them as my children so I can't help but get emotionally attached!
       
      #83 Rawrgnarok, Mar 30, 2018
    4. Characters!!! My characters have such a big part of my heart and really mean so much to me, so having them physically is so nice
       
      #84 Milkteeth17, Jul 29, 2018
    5. To me, they’re a form of art and they keep me company! They’re like friends haha
       
      #85 scumpai, Oct 11, 2018
    6. What got me into them when I first found out about them really was the artistic and creative aspect. I also really liked that it was so niche and unheard of, made it even more special and interesting to me. Fast forward 10 years, it's part of my life now, I couldn't imagine not having them around.
       
      #86 Ruki, Oct 11, 2018
    7. The community, the artistry, and my love for my characters and writing. I've been in communities with other hobbies and often times people were rather negative or hostile, it wasn't uncommon to see two Transformers fans duking it out over which "generation" was better than the other in the forums, and people would frequently put each other down if they didn't understand certain aspects of the hobby. It was rather toxic and seeing how welcoming the BJD community is is honestly such a breath of fresh air. That, and the fact that BJDs allow for so much self expression! I feel like I'd never dress up in half the things my dolls wear since I don't have the courage to, but I would if I did! And I used to joke with my friends that if I could have a figure or plush of my characters, I would. Annnnd now I can do that thanks to this hobby!

      It's also an interesting conversation starter and they give me company. I know it's kind of weird, but I uh, talk to my dolls. Used to unknowingly talk to myself while drawing or watching a show, now I talk to the girls sitting next to me :)
       
      #87 Mysstarry, Oct 11, 2018
    8. I've always found comfort in two things - holding something in my hands, and creating characters and worlds. I should have realized sooner how much comfort and creativity I would find in BJDs. Looking at them, holding them, and thinking about their characters gives me great joy.
       
      #88 Rakonto, Oct 12, 2018
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