2016 San Diego BJD Con Discussion Thread

i'm on this page Marina Village – A San Diego Conference Center and Marina » What is your parking/unloading situation like; are there any fees? reading about the marina conference center parking, and i'm unsure how to interpret "abundant parking" LOL

any word on what the specific parking situation might be? is there a chance that the parking lot will fill up and we'd need to park elsewhere?

in any case, i'm excited to go!!!!

 

Oh! I was expecting it to be in November.

lol better get sewing.

 

The SD BJD Con, aside from last year, has been held at the Marina Village for the 6 previous years. It really does have a big parking lot, and I've never heard of it filling up. You might have to park towards the edges, but I think there's enough space for everyone. I've always been able to find a space that's pretty close during those 6 years.

Yeah... slightly different dates this year! I think they didn't want it to conflict with another bjd con?

 

@april oh thanks *__* i didn't know that huhuhu that's a huge relief~

 

Does this particular event have a web site? or anything? How do vendors reg or panelists get in touch with the event staff? Thank you ^^

 

They have a fb site, and usually have a website, but I don't see one yet. Try to convo brucedabold. He's the organizer.

 

Website has not been updated yet. San Diego BJD Con
Facebook: San Diego BJD Con

Flyers announcing the dates and info were just prepared for SDCC, so now the updating of the websites and all will happen.

 

I'm pretty excited. I'll probably be able to go to this one.

 

This might be my first BJD Con. Super excited!

 

Hello! I'll be attending again this year, selling many goodies! I hope everyone can make it. It really is a great doll convention. It's a smaller event, but big in so many other ways!

 

Some teaser pics of the sets we are frantically working on posted on the FB group! Go take a look!

 

Oooh nice!!!


Ahhh. I'm working on my doll for the costume contest. Ribbon embroidery for the dress with a real boned bustle and new wig with watch parts for bun sticks.

 

What is the facebook link? I am tossing around the idea of attending but all I find are websites for old San Diego BJD conventions, and we are coming from out of town.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandiegobjdcon/

 

Oooh excited for the tintype photography happening again!

 

Frantic, last minute, rush to finish sets! Yikes! Less than a week!!!! ARGH!

More teasers posted to the facebook group

 

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

 

I both can't wait and OH GOD I NEED MORE TIME.

Though I have two dolls and I have no idea how my vampire gal and shoeshine boy go together.... lol I did not think this through.

 

I loved my Tintypes from last year. I'll try and do one again.

 

My actual BJD is still getting her faceup, so I'm just gonna bring my pullip and pretend ToT)

 

Just finished packing. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Please stop by my booth (Up in the Clouds). I will be selling my beaded crowns and accessories, as well as tons of gently used doll clothing, shoes, wigs & eyes. All brand names 50% off! I will also have Halloween candy~

 

Really excited about it brining CODENOiR goodies tomorrow! I'll be next to MegannArt, and sharing help at her booth--my younger daughter and our mutual friend Melissa will be helping us at both tables.

I thought I might mention, while late, that you are welcome to ask about trades. I am currently absolutely obsessed with well-crafted kimono, wigs that look like they would look nice one dolls wearing kimono, Korean Han Bok, and Chinese Ancient dress and hair accessories. I will have lots to sell and trade--and I really love trades!

Also, I'm looking for an Iplehouse Soo, and a JID Asa (I'd love those Iplehouse outfits, too), and I might even buy them from you. And I'm always looking for another fairyland chicline girl, or another doll in similar size (or body). I'm bringing a few used dolls to trade/sell, and I have a ton of fantastic new CODENOiR goodies for you to check out and even better, TRY ON.

It's going to be so much fun! I can't wait to see you there. CODENOiR is a new company, growing fast and adding new sizes all the time. And I really want to hear your input. Do you want to be a retailer? I want to help you! I'd love to have more team members, or to help you add fantastic wigs, shoes and outfits to your shop (online or brick and mortar)! Come talk to me! It's the best year to sign up as a vendor!

Alison
(This year--my hair is mostly blue and purple with a bit of blonde in there!) and really, come try it on! If it doesn't work--I want to know what you're looking for, and I will pass along you deepest (bjd) desires to our company! They care about you, too!

 

Well, I got my tintypes taken of my dolls! Such a perfect thing for a Steampunk theme!

It's always such a rush--everything on one day. But very good. Lots of great vendors. Beautiful costumes. Fantastic sets/dioramas/props. Congrats to those who won the auctions for those. And for the Costume Contest winners!!!!!

And thanks to everyone who worked to put this con on. It's such a great time.

--I hope someone posts photos. My camera is wandering around in Connecticut or Detroit... so I didn't get many decent photos.

 

I had fun today. It was the first time I've attended a doll convention and I had a really great experience. Everyone was super friendly and I hope to attend another one on the future.

 

It was great to meet everyone and see so many amazing dolls. I had a lot of fun buying and selling stuff, and meeting new folks. The props were amazing, and the venue was so pretty!

Towards the end, someone came back to me last-minute to buy a head. It was late and she showed on her phone a confirmed paypal payment, but the funds were never sent even tho it was a discounted price. She had long brown curly hair. I guess we should always confirm payments at those sorts of things

 

Oh no! That's terrible!


Gosh the costume contest entries this year were so crazy good!

I posted my pics on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/kaxen6/albums/72157675900861365

 

LuvPetdolls, that really is terrible. I hope that the person will realize the Paypal did not go through and contact you. Most bjd folk are honest. Or at least I like to think so!

--->>> Anyone who bought a head at the BJD con, please check your Paypal to make sure the payment went through, or contact LuvPetdolls, please! <<<---

@zekarmisama -- Thanks for the link to your photos! They look great. And yes--so many wonderful costume entries! I wish every one could win, they are always so good.

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Oh, I posted some of my phone photos...
16-10-SDBJDCon-Steampunk

Here's my Luts/CP Juri '05, wearing a Cristy Stone DollHeart outfit, in one of the dioramas...