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Production Outsourcing Casting Companies

Jan 2, 2023

    1. So, I'm thinking about getting back into dollmaking, and I was wondering what the options are these days for getting BJDs cast. Some points I'm specifically interested in:
      • Minimum order size
      • Minimum and maximum doll sizes
      • Pricing, and is moldmaking a separate fee or included
      • Colors available, and if they can do darker colors without discoloration
      • How they handle attachment points (i.e. what do the hand/foot s-hooks attach to)
      • If they can do stringing and magnet insertion, and the cost if so
      • If they can do faceups, and the cost if so
      • Approximate turnaround time
      Thanks in advance to anyone who has any information, even if doesn't hit every bullet point!
       
      #1 Logodae, Jan 2, 2023
      Last edited: Jan 2, 2023
    2. This is the kind of questions that you should probably ask the caster directly.
       
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    3. Fair! I am hoping to get some personal experiences though -- "Company A said their turnaround time was three months but it was actually six," "Company B is more expensive but they have the best dark resin," that kind of thing.
       
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    4. I know that FDoll pretty reputable, everyone I know has been going to them at least, prices for each individual doll range from about 90-130 dollars and they make everything from mature tinies to 1/4 scales.
      They have a huge selection of colors, but you might want to have a few sample colors ordered because they're more pigmented than what's shown on the website, and the only color that has any real "issues" aka it's a little rougher looking with sanding is the darkest color.
      Moldmaking I think is only a separate fee if you don't meet order minimum, and I think it's $200, order minimum being 10 dolls, attachment points are resin bars, they do stringing and magnets, they do not do faceups, and turnaround time varies but is generally 3-4 months for a smaller order. Note I haven't ordered from them directly but several friends have and have nothing but glowing reviews, they are based out of China and their owner is Yang Yanbing.
       
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    5. Oh and I should note they are also willing to finish your doll for your for $200, as well as print and finish your doll for $500 if it's msd sized approx
       
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