Doll North 2010 @ Anime North Toronto,ON

Thank you SaturnRose for starting this thread and hopefully we can have this happen this year. *finger crossed* Thank you to Acexkeikai for helping us and for all her hard work over the years on starting this amazing meet. I look forward to working with you both of this wonderful meet.

As Saturn says as soon as we know we will let you all know. Hopefully we can make this happen.

Cheers

 

Update.
I got a message from Anime team and our request for a room as been sent to Programing department. So waiting to hear back and will let you all know as soon as we do.

 

That's great to hear! I hope this goes through. It'll be my first doll meet-up ever.

Thanks so much for putting your time and effort into taking over organization of this event!

 

Thank you Kitty.
I'm hoping we will know soon so we can start getting things organized.

 

Any news? I hope they get back to you guys soon.

 

Woah, I just found this thread and am so happy. I had been following the thread from last year's Doll North where all the discussion on 2010 DN had been happening and was getting scared that there weren't any updates but now that I've seen this thread and heard that there's been confirmation that there will be a room for BJD events I feel so relieved!!

I posted the link to this thread on the previous DN 2009 thread just incase anyone else missed the link too. Wow, this is awesome, thanks to everyone who is pushing forward with this!!

 

I'm also feeling slightly relieved about the whole thing, at least there's some good updates thus far

Great work so far SaturnRose and Azulafan199!

 

Woot a room! that is good news : D

 

Here is the list for the 2010 Doll North Doll show. Please send all Entries to me at
[email protected] . Entry form at end of show list.

Date:May 29 2010

Doll show starts at 1pm .
No entries for show will be excepted after 12 noon on sat May 27.

UPDATE: Please bring all enteries to me at Doll North. I will be taking enteries Sat morning and Friday Night Avalonafallis will be taking enteries for me at Doll North Market place .


Rules
1. All award categories and sections are final; no more will be added for Doll North 2010.
2. You may only enter each doll once in any category, you may enter multiple dolls in a category but no single doll can be shown twice in a category.
3. A doll will be considered Fantasy if it has permanently attached parts such as hooves, long ears, bird feet, resin paws, fangs or resin wings. A doll will not qualify as a fantasy doll if their only fantasy part is attached by magnets or an attachment on their wig (Kitty ears etc.)
4. No floating heads or headless bodies can be entered in the show.
5. This is a free show; there will be no entry fees.
6. You must be the owner of the doll in order to show the doll.
7. This is a fun show so please respect the rules and your fellow competitors.
8. Judge’s decision is final. Any dispute on site will be asked to leave Doll North and barred from future Doll North 2010 events.

Doll Size Classes:

Micro-Tiny Dolls: Must be 25cms and under

Tiny Dolls: Must be between 26-40cms

Mini Dolls: Must be between 41-50 cms

Larger Dolls: Must be between 51-69 cms

Mega Dolls: Must be 70cms or greater




Category 1 – Overall Concept

In this category you will be judged on the execution of your doll concept, you may be asked to give a brief description of your doll’s name and character. (This will be said to the judges at the time of judging. We ask that you keep it brief to keep contestants moving along 30 seconds – 1 minute at the most. For example: This is Jonas, he is 27 years old and the captain of a spaceship in the Firefly universe, he got the scar on his face during a bar brawl.).You will be judged based on your over-all doll look (outfit, face up, wig, etc.) and that it gives a clear put together impression of your doll’s character/ personality.

You may enter one doll per class; you may not enter the same doll twice in this category, you must choose 1 of the 2 sections for each doll.

Section 1: Overall Doll Concept – Non Fantasy Dolls
Class 1: Micro Tiny Dolls
Class 2: Tiny Dolls
Class 3: Mini Dolls
Class 4: Larger Dolls
Class 5: Mega Dolls

Section 2: Overall Doll Concept - Fantasy Dolls and Anthro Dolls
Class 1: Micro Tiny Dolls
Class 2: Tiny Dolls
Class 3: Mini Dolls
Class 4: Larger Dolls
Class 5: Mega Dolls

Feature Award: BJD Overall Concept
Each doll entered in the Over All Doll Concept competition will be considered for this award no matter what size, this award will go to the doll with the best over-all execution of their owner’s concept.
Category 2 – Outfits

In this category you will be judged only on your doll’s outfit, there will be different judging criteria for each section.

You may enter one doll per size class, you may not enter any dolls twice in the outfit category – you must choose 1 of the 5 sections for each doll.

Section 1: Doll Outfit – Made by Doll Owner
In order to qualify for this section your entire outfit must be made by you (excluding hardware like buttons/snaps, belts and shoes.) You may be asked for what “style” you were creating with the overall outfit. Any genre will qualify as long as you made the outfit yourself, making the pattern yourself is not required – you may use downloaded or bought patterns. Genre examples: Retro, J-Rock, Loli, Urban, Cosplay etc.
All outfits will be judged together (no individual categories for style); they will be judged based on workmanship and execution. You will be required to bring a small sample of the material used for proof that you are the maker.

Class 1: Micro-Tiny and Tiny Dolls
Class 2: Mini Dolls
Class 3: Larger and Mega Dolls

Section 2: Doll Outfit – Cosplay (Anime)
In order to qualify for this section your doll must be wearing an outfit based on a design from an anime television or manga series. This outfit can consist of homemade and company bought items, the outfit will be judged based on how closely it resembles the intended design, you will be asked to identify the intended character.

Class 1: Micro-Tiny and Tiny Dolls
Class 2: Mini Dolls
Class 3: Larger and Mega Dolls

Section 3: Doll Outfit – Group Cosplay (Anime)
In this section you may enter as many dolls of varying sizes as you want, but they must all be dressed in Cosplay from the same source (Anime television series or manga). Keep in mind that a doll entered in Section 1, 2 or 4 of the outfit category or the Section 5 Group Cosplay will not be allowed to enter this round. You will be judged on how closely each doll resembles their intended design, and on the overall look of your group together. For example, if your dolls were cosplaying Ouran High School Host Club all of their jackets are exactly the same, and made from the same fabric.

Class 1: As many dolls as you want, can be any size.

Section 4: Doll Outfit – Cosplay (Sci Fi, Cartoon, Comic Book, Movie, Novel, Videogame)
In order to qualify for this section your doll must be wearing an outfit based on a design from a Sci Fi series, a Cartoon series, a Comic Book series or from a Movie, Novel, or Videogame. This outfit can consist of homemade and company bought items, the outfit will be judged based on how closely it resembles the intended design, you will be asked to identify the intended character.

Class 1: Micro-Tiny and Tiny Dolls
Class 2: Mini Dolls
Class 3: Larger and Mega Dolls

Section 5: Doll Outfit – Group Cosplay (Sci Fi, Cartoon, Comic Book, Movie, Novel, Videogame)
In this section you may enter as many dolls of varying sizes as you want, but they must all be dressed in Cosplay from the same source (Sci Fi series, a Cartoon series, a Comic Book series or from a Movie, Novel, or Videogame). Keep in mind that a doll entered in Section 1, 2 or 4 of the outfit category or the Section 3 Group Cosplay will not be allowed to enter this round. You will be judged on how closely each doll resembles their intended design, and on the overall look of your group together. For example, if your dolls were cosplaying Storm Troopers their armor is exactly the same, and made from the same material.

Class 1: As many dolls as you want, can be any size.

Feature Award: BJD Outfit
Each doll entered in the Outfits Category will be considered for this award no matter what size, this award will go to the doll with the best over-all execution of their outfit.


Category 3 – Doll Customization

In this category you will be judged on the customization work you have done on your doll, this category is intended to feature up and coming artists. You may NOT enter a doll to be judged based on a face up, modification, or blush done by a known doll company. The person entering the doll must be the one who completed the customization, and they must be the owner of the doll.

You may not enter any section twice; you must choose only one doll for each section.

Section 1: Doll Face Up
In this section you will be judged based on the execution, and over all look of your doll’s face up. You may be asked questions about supplies used, and the inspiration for your face up.

Class 1: Beginner
This class is for face up artists who are just starting out, if you have only completed face ups for yourself, and do not currently offer face up services for pay we ask that you enter this category.
Class 2: Advanced
This class is for established face up artists, if you currently offer face up services in exchange for pay we ask that you enter this category.

Section 2: Doll Tattoos
In this section you will be judged based on the execution, and over all look of your doll’s tattoo. You may be asked questions about supplies used, and the inspiration for your tattoo.

Class 1: Any experience

Section 3: Doll Modification
In this section you will be judged based on the execution, degree of difficulty and coherence (keeping the modification consistent to your doll’s texture and blushing). You may be asked questions about supplies used, and the inspiration for your modification.

Class 1: Any experience

Feature Award: BJD Customization
Each doll entered in the Customization Category will be considered for this award, this award will go to the doll with the best over-all execution of their Customization.

Category 4 – Fun Classes

Any doll that has been entered in the show in Category 1-3 can qualify for this round.

Section 1: Traveled the Farthest
This will go to the owner and doll that traveled the farthest to attend Doll North 2010; the travelling distance from the doll company to your home when the doll first arrived will not be taken into account.

Section 2: Tallest Doll in Show
Dolls that enter this category will be required to remove their shoes and wigs for final measurement.

Section 3: Shortest Doll in Show
Dolls that enter this category will be required to remove their shoes and wigs for final measurement.

Section 4: Sportsmanship Award
This award will be handed out to a person who was consistently friendly and kind to his or her competitors, as well as the judges. The person will be picked by Azualafan199. Any person that has shown a doll in Category 1-3 will qualify for this award.

Feature Trophy Award: Best in Show
The winners of the Feature Awards (BJD Overall Concept, BJD Outfit, and BJD Customization) will be considered for this award.


Entry Form: (To be sent to me please do not post here on boards it will not be taken in if posted here.)

Real Name of doll owner:
On line Name:

(Use as needed for each doll entering.)

Doll Name:
Category :
Section:
Class:

 

I'll definitely be participating in a few of these

 

I'm in for quite a few of these

 

Oh I'm so excited about the doll show/contest!! So funn!

I think that pre-registry is a great idea, I was just wondering if there is a deadline to register our dolls?

I was also wondering about registry for the Doll Marketplace. If I recall correctly, the past two years we were told a date when people could start sending emails to request table space, and each person who emailed after the start date received a number in the order that the emails were received as it was first come first served (although I don't think anyone has ever been turned away, but I'm not sure). I was just wondering if there will be a similar submission process this year and if so when should we start stalking the thread? haha


Thank you!

 

Hello Mistress_S_

You can register at the doll show on the day of the show but once the show starts registration will close. So the sooner we can get people registered the better. Also there will be packages available for the doll show with the dolls numbers in it and the doll show list . I hoping to exclude the sponsor list as well.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring prizes for classes please PM me off sight so I don't miss your message.

Thank you

 

Bumping up for the doll show and Market

 

There isn't a sign up for the market yet, right? Not trying to rush, just want to make sure I don't miss it

 

Sounds good, thanks so much!

Big thanks to SaturnRose and AzulaFan199 for figuring this all out! You saved our trip (and I'm sure man others as well!)

 

Bump for Doll North

Elzamine. your welcome and I hope everyone will have fun.

 

I totally forgot to check what was going on dollwise for AN! Glad I saw the thread on the main forum page. I'm so happy I'm going to be back in the GTA in time for the con. ^^ *goes off to put in a show entry form*

 

yay i'm glad that there is going to be a doll north this year i really can't wait to go

 

AN was the first place I saw BJDs - not sure if we're going to make it this year or not, but we'll see!

 

Looks like I might actually get to go this year instead of just having pictures of my dolls there

 

Yup there will be Doll North. Still waiting to hear back about Market place and Doll Show times . Hopefully SaturnRose will get times soon. I wish to thank SaturnRose too for all her hard work.

 

I'll be there! This will be my first AN. I'm so excited. I can't wait to see the doll market!

 

I'm so glad there will be another Doll North happening. The last year or so I had fallen out of the Doll scene, but all this time I did keep one of my dolls (my first one at that). I've gotten back into it, and I can`t wait to attend and see everyone's dolls. =D

 

Last year I couldn't get to the doll market because we had to leave at the time it was opening, so hopefully I can make it this year and get some clothes and a wig for my dear Amalia! I'm very excited!

 

I hope I get a table this year! I had one last year, but I've been working all year round to make more (And better) clothes and jewelery to sell, and I'm so excited!

 

ill go see it for sure
i might not brign my dolls at AN, ill ahve so much costumes and stuff already that ill probably leave them home, but ill come for sure!

 

Ditto what aoi said... I don't want to risk misplacing my beauties, so they will most likely stay at home, but I'll be plundering the Dollie market for sure! Time for some new clothes, girls! *the girls cheer... silently.*

 

I had a question about the timing of the sign ups.

Since I work from 9-5pm every Saturday, I'm concerned about tables disappearing by the time I get to a computer at 10:30am (on my break when I'm allowed >_<). Since I've never been involved in this before, do the tables tend to go very fast? I know the AN Crafts tables are gone super quick so I'm worried about it happening with the Doll North tables too ^^;.

 

Yey I'm excited about this announcement!

I assume the 9am sign up time is 9am central, the Ontario time zone? Just double checking since I'm on another time zone

 

OKay! Thank you for answering that ^_^.

 

YES! YES! YES!

I might be a little late to the marketplace due to a cosplay photoshoot, but I'll definitely be there!
I'm excited to check out the gift basket too. Great idea, guys!

Thank you both again for all of your hard work~

 

Sorry I wanted to ask a question for clarity, from what i'm getting I understand that the Doll Market is only open on Friday and Sunday, but not Saturday? It is the doll show competition only on Saturday?

 

Question! If we sign up for a table to sell our handmade items, can we also offer one or two factory made items on the table as well?

 

Great! Thank you!

 

Do you think there will be any chance of having a tentative and very general list that sellers can post of what sort of goods they'll sell? I'm curious about all the goods that will be there. I realize this is a heckuva lot of work so i'm not expecting it but it would be nice? :3

 

Maybe we could start a Doll North buy/sell/trade chat thread..? Then some sellers might get a better idea of what people want and if they should bother to bring bigger items like furniture or expensive items like full dolls or doll heads.. and buyers would get a better sense of how much money they should bring if people will be selling items that they're looking for,, well just an idea

 

Sounds like a good idea Thanks for looking into it SaturnRose

 

when is the whole thing happening?

 

Eee I am excited I hope to work on some epic one offs for the event :3

 

This is a great idea, I've sent in my registration to have half a table but I was wondering if what I am planning to make for the event will be appropriate. I was thinking maybe a mechanical spider chair, a throne perhaps, some electric guitars and microphone stands. Anyone else have ideas?

Martin

 

I would love to see some affordable furniture of any sort really! I'm more into the modern stuff but anything would be awesome.

I can't wait for this event! I'm definitely going to be entering a few of the contests.

 

I'm really excited that this is coming together for the con. This definitely means I'll have to hold back some cash from the Dealer Room to spend on dolls.