Hey ya'll, I was stalking Mythdoll again (I suppose they're pretty much dead...shame...) and someone had posted this website: http://www.kingdoll.com Does anybody know what gives? Surely this can't be real. Does anyone have any info about these folks? I did a search on DoA and nothing came up....so....?
Wow. I like the fact that they have pictures of Chii from Chobits and other anime characters for pictures of the dolls. Some one should try it and see what they get!
It seems like those measurements are taken from a different site. Because they are all the same. Lolz. I wonder if they would even ship out a real doll.
Well, I'm not gonna judge them too quick. They might be in the process of getting pictures of the dolls. So the pictures might just be to fill space until they can put the actual doll pictures. If its a serious site, it seems sorta interesting.
Bizarre. O_o I hope someone can figure out what's going on... I suppose it's possible those are placeholder images but it's kinda shady seeming to post your site without having pictures of the products.
i don't know if anyone has noticed this yet, but there are people purchasing just the bodies of certain dolls in the Q and A without having seen any pictures of the bodies O_o;; sounds a tad fishy to me. kingdoll claims to have physical stores in beijing, shanghai and shenzhen, perhaps doll owners living in the area can attest to this?
LOL!! They also have a picture of Sephiroth in there! I had never heard of thise site, and there I was laughing at it ^^;; Hope someone can clarify if thye're for real or what ^^;;
I'm sorry... IMO: But any company that has a domain name yet has a Gmail email addy and uses hotmail messenger, AND advertises both... I have to say I would NOT trust them as a business, at all! Just not good business practice.
Not much to say until further photos really. But anime characters as doll photos? First time ever for me to see.
Look like a 100% scram to me. If you look at the date and time of the Q&A, they're on the same day (minus the bottom one) and the positing times are too not far away (a few minutes apart). And did anyone read this: So, if you buy a doll from them...they will donate US$1 to the poor children... just $1....
This sounds very suspicious... I've sent them an email requesting pictures of their "lovely" dolls. "Once our service representative received your email, we will reply to it within 48 hours, please make sure that your email address is correctly inputed, so that we are able to reach you." Hopefully I get a reply... and if I don't within a week I think it's safe to say it's probably a spoof.
Wow, you guys are so funny. XD LMAO. Actually I got suspicious, one because it was using pictures of actual anime characters (and isn't that copyright violation?), and two because it's in China (and isn't it true that Chinese companies have been a bit iffy in the past? Please tell me if I'm wrong cuz I don't wanna generalize ). Not saying there aren't many many lovely Chinese dolls, but isn't China like...the King of Bootleg? Not that that's relevant, but that was my own personal judgment. ^^ Also, the whole "donate to poor kids" thing was like, "Are they serious?! " But you never know, I mean, maybe the pictures are placeholders.. I really don't know. I wouldn't buy from them, but I just wanted other BJD owners be aware of this place, and legitimize it if it was for real. ^^
Very strange... If they really were around since '05, surely people would know about them by now... With so many active searchers in the community, doll companies can't hide But other than that, it's beyond belief that they expect people to buy dolls from anime pictures. I know there are some companies who do "unseen" doll specials, but those are established companies, and you do have a general idea what the dolls look like... I don't know... The whole thing, especially the supposed donation seems like a clunky attempt to scam... Has anyone actually heard back from them yet?
Nope...I've got no reply yet. I'm hoping they do though to see what kind of answer I get though lol Hopefully tomorrow maybe XD
Well this is what I've found so far http://materielceleste.forumactif.com/compagnies-f25/kingdoll-nouveau-1-3-boy-t10910.htm http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture100/kingdoll/showroom1.html I'm assuming this is the same company . It all seems very odd to me anyway. Edit: Bigger pics here- http://www.kingdoll.com/img_shopxp/upfilepic/2007102614564250348.jpg http://www.kingdoll.com/img_shopxp/upfilepic/2007102513313223994.jpg Edit again: I tried the link that was posted with the pictures and it is the same company. I get this weird message in Chinese that I assume is telling me the product doesn't exist any more. Hmmmmm.........
Lol, Sephiroth is named Hill all of the sudden? This looks fake, or they don't have any idea what they're doing because they are violating Copyright laws... They are trying to scam it seems. $1 donation? Come on.
The dolls that kuroraka-chan posted have a similarity to the aiboangel/mythdoll molds, not saying copying or anything, just the similar look.
I have to say did notice that when I found them, I wanted to see if anyone else noticed before I said any thing
ummm.... all I can say is wtf? I mean were just using the pix as place holders you were to tihnk they would of been replaced by now...I mean they said they started in 05 and its almost 08.....sooo you were to think they would of had time to take real pix....I think it would realy be interesting if it were a real company >.< -Kira
Yeah, I'm sayin. Talk about bad business practices. You know I actually found the place on the Mythdoll forum... I wonder what's up with them and if somehow it's all related?
Those dolls are Abio Angels! Compare: Kingdoll: http://www.kingdoll.com/img_shopxp/upfilepic/2007102614564250348.jpg Abio Angel Jiu: http://www.divinitydoll.com/Images/Site_Images/mi_9jiu_close.jpg I won't accuse them of copying because there is no proof they are selling this doll, but the pictures are of the same doll.
This is all very curious, isn't it? Could be that Abio Angel is 2 companies - and operates under the name King Doll as well, or King Doll makes the Abio Angel dolls...I'm sure in time it will all make sense.
Wow... Well, I still haven't gotten a reply and it's past 48 hours. Hopefully they reply soon. nakitama: Have you gotten a reply yet?
The pictures of eyes are from Fantasy Doll's website. Go down to the bottom of the page, it's the 20mm ones. Somebody should alert an Abio Angel rep, and warn the people on all the other websites they've been advertising. It seems then they haven't posted it on Den of Angels yet.
Nana, got a reply today, here's what they wrote: "hello,(*my name here*),,take pains,we'll show the actual pictures on our website ASAQ! we are finding agent in china now,end this we'll show our dolls pictures on our website. have a great time! kingdoll James gu " Here's what I wrote: "Hello! I just found your site! I would be interested in seeing some photos of the dolls! Could you please send me some photos? Thank you very much! Have a great day!" We'll see if King doll puts the same photos up on their website that Kuroraka-chan posted.
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture100/kingdoll/product3.html This doll is a Wishel!! You can even see the Angel headcap! http://www.wishel.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=list&CatType=Category&CatID=4
I seriously doubt that to be honest. AA have several reps already and if it was them they'd most likely have a note on the site somewhere. And last I checked it was Mythdoll who makes the Abio's and I quote: To be honest this looks far too dodgy and I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole.
I really hope nobody's trying to hurt Mythdoll (and their affiliates)'s reputation here... that'd be bad.
i emailed them to... ill let you guys know when theres a response... I asked for pictures of the prince and princes lines... there arent palm ones anymore
That's how they replied to me too! I'm not completely happy with the answer I got though. Still not sure if I trust them.
Oh, I forgot! They replied to me and sent me photos. the photos are different than the ones posted earlier. Here's what they wrote back: ___________________________ hello,Pepper ,have a good time.I have 2actual dolls now.here is the pic in the annex.check it. rain's body is $185,Include:himself(head and body),glass eyes(random color),wig(random color).make-up is not include,any needs,please remark in you order!wind's body is $180,Include:herself(head and body),glass eyes(random color),wig(random color).make-up is not include,any needs,please remark in you order! I have a paypal account,if you want buy anything,you can pay by paypal. thanks ! kingdoll james gu ________________________________ Here are the photos they attached:
hmh... sure looks like Abio Angel to me... especially the hands, which I happen to hate oh, and by the way.... wth? http://www.kingdoll.com/productshopxp.asp?id=506 ...rather ugly... oh, and it says "foots" in the "part" section... ... I just wouldn't buy from them.... ^^;
Wow. I sure like that pretty mattress in the background. XD Yeah, the girl looks like Abio Angel....I really don't trust them right now....
I agree on it being ugly.. I wouldn't complain about the writing so much because even soem big companies have some english translatino problems. :\ @ Madame Bunni: I don't think we can really judge that from the size of the photos, but I do so what you mean.
Yeah, I wouldn't care about the grammar problems there if the dolls were allright (or, if there were any pics of real dolls on there, anyways ) I kinda find it amusing, I just hope noone takes this thing seriously and dares to send money or something...
