Your true reason for having a doll?

I first noticed BJDs because of their aesthetics, but I think the real reason I finally bought my own was basically because they were like 'grown up' Barbies. I adored playing with Barbies as a kid, making up stories and lives and dressing them, doing their hair, all that. But as an adult Barbies were just so...dull. They looked flat and dead and their bodies were disproportionate and stiff; no posing, no real personality. BJDs filled all those desires and more.

 

Because these little people are so beautiful and captivating to me. They are relaxing and creative for me being able to change their wigs, clothes, eyes etc. and make them into something totally different. They help me to escape into a far away place and de-stress, if only for a short while.

 

It's nice reading about different ways people can enjoy their dolls

As for me, I'm into photography. The pose-ability and customization ability on BJDs are perfect if you don't want to tell your friends to get a haircut for one photoshoot lol.
Also, BJDs are just so gorgeous. There are so many different sculpts out there that surely some will fit your aesthetic taste well. On some days, simply looking at pretty and cute things can get me on a better mood. When I was a kid I also had dolls, but I didn't really "play" with them, instead I spent a lot of time looking at them, sometimes planning out angles that would look good on a photo, I didn't have any cameras back then though xD
Looking at dolls give me a "fluffy and cozy" feeling. I don't really know how to describe it, but I get the same feeling when I look at cute and well detailed buildings as well.

 

I am a rabid seamstress. I saw one and went....ooooh!!!! The perfect person to sew for!

Also I am obsessed with beauty, and they are beyond beautiful, much more perfect and idealized than a human can ever be.

 

I wanted to dress them up because they looked so lovely. I never have thought of naming or giving my dolls a story because I thought that was, well, a little bit odd. But when I named my dolls and gave them a bit of background, it just got more fun! (I've also named and given my wishlisted dolls their own stories and it just made me want to get them even more...)

 

My reason? Art. I'm an artist and I love art.

 

I think the real reason why I want a bjd is very similar to you. I just want a little person who I can feel comforted by. Yes I also want one as they're extremely beautiful, very easy to customize and photograph. Though also because when you own dolls for a period of time, they become their own person. They become something to love .

 

Honestly my reason is I love posing them and taking pictures of them.

 

Making things for them -clothes, props, and working on them as art projects. I love the aesthetic and sculptural qualities -my own works of art in progress.

 

To be perfectly honest, it's all about the clothes! I enjoy sewing and creating for my dolls. I also really love doing face-ups, making furniture, props, and miniatures. It's the creative aspect in general.

 

I actually started with dolls from different places I visited around the world. The very first 2 dolls that I purchased were to be toppers for my stereo speakers. I was living in the place of my childhood dreams. And since I did not have a lot of money I found a pair of flamenco that were about 24" tall with a dress that fanned out to about a 25" diameter. I selected the most eye catching to me which was a purple and a blue outfit. From them I collected several other dolls from other countries. Then a few years ago I was looking for a human sized doll to ride in my mothers camper to give the appearance of not being along. It actually work for her and it help last year. That is when I came across these BJD's. I stumbled onto the Volks Japanese website. Since I cannot read Japanese I just started to click on the links to see where that went. After about a half-a-dozen clicks I came across "Ran in Harajuku". This doll captured my heart like NO other had done before. That is when I knew that I MUST have this doll. So with some help of a few friends at work the are from Japan and China I discovered that I had been about 3 months too late to adopt her. So then the obsession kicked in and I searched high and low. I found the outfit for sale a few years later and lost the bid. Shortly after that I found her up for auction and once again I lost the bid. Then this past Christmas I returned from Guatemala and I discovered that I missed another chance to adopt her. Seeing that she was not adopted I quickly sent and email to the owner to find out Ran's fate. I was surprised to find that she had not yet been adopted. I immediately replied that I will adopt her. I thought that it was my final adoption. However now I and considering who I will adopt next. Since Ran now needs a few sisters to play with. So I am not faced with the issue of looking through all the websites and attempting to decide on the next beautiful lady to bring into our home. Each time I look my wish list gets longer and longer and longer.
In fact I have been buying outfits without regard of who will ware them. I like to buy things that I like and then later match a lady to them. The outfits are just so beautiful to look at. I am imagining them being on the lovely ladies.
I do enjoy this problem much better than any other problem that I have had in the past. So many beautiful lady's and so little time to adopt and care for them all.

 

I am a shy person that has always kept to oneself... I guess in time, I kind of became known for that and it was harder to open up to the people in my life. In my family religion is extremely important. I was held to a high standard by my parents and most things were seen as disrespectful or inappropriate, so most emotional situations were put off and never dealt with. When I discovered this community, I was drawn in by the beauty, art and creativity, but honestly was makes me stay is how personal these dolls can be. They are a huge outlet for me in many ways.

 

PURE HAPPINESS!!!! Awesome photography, a chance to make awesome doll sized clothes, and using the dolls to make stuff sized for them to sell. But mostly the first 3!

 

Dolls, but also small things in general, help me make sense of the world around me. I am highly sensitive to external impulses and having something small and detailed to focus on helps me block those impulses out. Even when I don't have them with me, they're always in my thoughts and give me something solid to think about. In the background of my mind I'm thinking about my dolls and all the projects I have planned for them. It makes my shitty day job easier to bare and gives me something to look forward to for when I get home. I become really antsy if I haven't spent time with my dolls for too long, they really help me make sense of it all.

 

I started out wanting a doll for artist inspiration and reference, but I knew that there was no way I would not create character and back story. Now I realize that I really, really love the feeling of being able to create and hold a tangible character. And of course, they're just so irresistibly beautiful~

 

I would like to have my doll as a character for one of my drawings or stories I'm working on.


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I love dolls (any kind of dolls) since I was a kid because they appear perfect for me. The first BJD that I saw (picture) is the supiadoll Rosy. I fell in love. I have a problem with perfection, I know that I am not perfect and I can never be perfect. And it hurts a lot. Thinking and looking on a doll makes that problem go away. I love how the idea of other person (which is the artist who sculpt the doll) can be shared to others. And I know that when they put the dolls on the market it means it's already perfect for them. Everytime I play with my dolls I feel happy seeing them looking so perfect. Thinking, if I cant and never be perfect atleast my doll is .

 

Part photography/art, part design works, and part company when I'm really lonely

 

My dolls represent OC's of mine. Plus they make awesome models for art, photography and sewing. And yes, they do make good company or act as a distraction. I always feel happy after taking them out for a bit

 

They're my complete hobby, customizing them, making wigs and clothes. It's so much fun for me and I feel like each new doll Is adding to my little family. It's fun!