2020 Coronavirus and Den of Angels

In light of the growing global impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the moderation team is making this post to offer some direction for discussion here on the forums.

Many countries have enacted isolation measures in order to slow the spread of the virus. We recommend that our members review and follow their country, state, and local municipalities' orders, as well as WHO recommendations for personal protection.
At this time, the pandemic is not affecting the operation of Den of Angels forum. We will post any updates as needed here.

Members wishing to discuss the effects of the pandemic on the doll hobby specifically, can visit threads already started in General Discussion here:
Coronavirus concerns mega-thread

There is a large thread about shipping questions in the Ordering and Shipping Questions here:
Delaying of shipping because of the coronavirus

While we are all very understandably concerned about the evolving global situation and everyone's safety, please try and keep discussion of issues relating to the pandemic focused on issues related to the doll hobby only. Non-BJD related discussion of pandemic related issues should stay in Brigadoon.

For further information on the virus, and how to be safe during these times, please review the following sites:
Coronavirus
How to Handle Packages During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We hope that everyone is able to stay safe and healthy during these times, let's all do our best to limit the spread of this virus!

For a little more lighthearted fun, feel free to share what you are up to with your dolls during your quarantine or stay-at-home order here!
During this quarantine what have you realized about your dolls?

Best wishes, from the Den of Angels mod team

 

A number of companies, dealerships, and other events have announced temporary closures, or production delays.

We have collected some of this information below.

If you happen to come across any other information not listed here, please feel free to let the mod team know in Ask the Moderators.

Tokyo Dolpa 43 cancelled:
/threads/【volks】cancellation-of-dolls-party-43-in-tokyo-jp.820456/

Volks temporarily closing production:
/threads/【volks-usa】temporary-cease-of-operations-due-to-covid-19.820204/

Volks temporarily suspending international orders:
https://www.volks.co.jp/cs/news/20200401_01.html

PNW BJD Expo postponed:
Home » PNW BJD Expo

Email from Piposdoll:

Soom delivery delay:
Delivery Delay Due to Covid-19 (2020-03-09) - The Gem

Shipping delays or suspensions

Some countries have temporarily put a hold on international mail. Some have not. Please review a few news pages from some countries' mail services. Again, please feel free to let the mod team know of any other similar pages in Ask the Mods.

Information from Canada Post:
Delivery service disruptions | Our company | Canada Post

Information from Japan Post:
News - Japan Post

Information from the Royal Post:
Coronavirus update | Royal Mail Group Ltd

Information from the United States Postal Service:
USPS Statement on Coronavirus - Newsroom - About.usps.com