Dream Valley BJD Tiny Dolls

Does anyone happen to have Dream Valley white and Doll Chateau/Dollzone white? Are they a close resin match?

 

As far as I know, they are cast at the same place, just like DC and DZ are, so it should be identical.

 

@Snow Do you remember where you saw this information? My understanding is that Dream Valley is a separate company from DC/DZ. That's not to say DV couldn't be using DC/DZ's casting services, but I haven't seen any mentioning as such until just now.

 

Actually, you're right. There doesn't seem to be an official statement about this. I'm mostly basing this on box openings of their tan dolls, which look a lot like DC/DZ recent tan, but maybe I am wrong.

I did manage to find this comparison, but I feel like the white headcap in this pic has yellowed. This pic is from June 2018, before DZ/DC tweaked their colors.


I used to have white DZ in the house and brand new it was paper white, just like the Loxy I have.
Unfortunately the DC body I have mellowed very quickly so comparing that to the Loxy wouldn't help.

Here is a pic of the new DZ/DC colors.

It might be worth it contacting Angelesque to see if they have any recent DZ/DC to compare for you. They have done a lot of comparison pics and are usually very accommodating.

 

@Snow Skimo on the DV mini thread said that the new/current DC/DZ white they have is creamier then current DV white. But, sugarbeta mentioned that they are at least a close match. So it sounds like they may not be exactly the same, but workable.

I had thought about reaching out to BJDivas, but didn't think this was something I should bother a dealer with.

Also, thanks for the picture!

 

Ah well that's good to know!

And in my opinion that is something you can totally reach out to a dealer for. Usually they are more than happy to help in my experience ^^

 

@Snow Thanks for the help, and suggestions!

 

I am waiting for a dollzone star in the new white skin, i'll be able to take a comparison pic since I plan to put Hyaline head on star body...

I also snatched a Purple in normal skin, I love its body and will try a few hybridation... with the hope of putting a yellowed LTF head on it...

 

Preview pictures of new wolf bodies like Purple, Ann and company on Twitter! I can't wait to see more, they definitely went looking for ways to make sure the fox body and the wolf body would be obviously different.

 

I just saw their twitter. I...really need these haha..and my Adela hasn't even come in yet! I guess the little wolflings are even pieces again...?

 

Yea, that's what they're saying on Twitter, blank dolls being a $550 purchase gift.

 

Saw that Jeeryama still had a Purple in stock in normal skin so I bought him for hybriding.

Dunno what I'll do with the head or outfit, but the fox parts are going to my Conarium Qingwu when he gets a body, and the body is gonna go towards reshelling my little guy Nori. I'll get the Sultan and Tank heads for it eventually, but I'm happy with just the body for now.

 

Does anyone happen to have a Dream Valley Ann fox girl? I bought one secondhand and she came with her tail unstrung and I've kind of got a vague idea maybe, if she's strung similarly to Foxy and Loxy, but... Can anyone with firsthand experience maybe give a quick rundown of how to string her tail?

 

@Mr_Sunstrider mentioned having unstrung Purple's tail to switch to the spare part that they came with, and since its otherwise the same body might be able to answer some questions about how it went together (if you haven't already messaged them). Otherwise I don't remember any other mention in the thread of someone unstringing the tail and then also stringing it back on.

 

Another tail restringing Question. I got my loxy and the tail omg it's a flop disaster no way loxy could every stand or use it to balance. It's this just the way she is or will attempting to tighten it fix it? (I've never restrung before so nervous to do it especially if it won't fix it)

 

WingedGoddess, I have a Purple fox, I think they have the same system. I restringed my fox on 2 different strings. His body I left on default elastic and for his tail I used elastic for SD dolls, I made a big knot inside (where tail start) and just checked size when it will be OK for me, because tail is very heavy for that body.

 

My Loxy isn't floppy in the tail, unless you mean the joint that directly connects it to the body, in which case it spins all it wants but I feel that's just the way its supposed to work. I think you could try to tighten the strings, but Loxy only stands with the tail giving it something to lean on or anchor it. But given how big the tail is it looks about right to me when I take pictures

 

Just like HeavensChaos said, Loxy doesn't stand or pose well without that tail. He can't pose like a normal fox if that's what you're attempting to do (sadly I tried). But despite that, he's still quite adorable and can do a few different poses compared to other 'companion' type dolls I've seen around.

 

He couldnt use the tail as an anchor cause it just flops over/slightly apart. Like in some weird way it's tight everywhere but the tail as if the elastic has given?? I pulled it a little tighter just now and now she can lean against her tail (given the connecting joint can handle the pose and not send her into a spin)

 

It sounds like you really may need to restring the tail, or if that doesn't work for some reason, look into some other ways to keep it from flopping so badly. The tail is pretty important.

 

Hmmm, no little dragons? I snagged a Gary and I think this is the right thread to share a quick snapshot of him.


Dream Valley Gary

I think he's cute and fits in well size wise with my Dearmine Dear Beans. The blushing looks destined to chip though. They went right up to the joints.

 

He is so cuuuuuute! Hope the blushing lasts you a while!
I was rather upset when I missed out on them last time, but I just placed an order that qualifies me getting my own Gary ^^

 

He's so sweet!

Sadly it was not meant to be for the dragons this time around. Maybe one day I'll snag them secondhand... X3;;

 

Yeah I've been debating if I should pick up the two bigger dragons and then get the other tiny as the gift. I'm leaning towards just sticking with this one little guy though. I'm not sure a family of various sized dragons would really fit with my collection and I'm not 100% sold on the look of the newest one.

 

Makes sense! I'll just enjoy your pictures of Gary for now!

 

Wrong thread

 

This is Gracie, she is a Dream Valley Grug, I just fell for those wide eyes and little front teeth, I had to have her. She is dressed as a ballerina.

IMG_4811 by Rabbid Bunnies, on Flickr

 

What size clothes are you using?

 

I had some smaller 1/12 clothes, but they didn't fit her, so I ran to the store and bought some Chelsea clothes (Barbie's smallest sister) The clothes seem to work fine, but her feet are too wide for the shoes.

 

Ahhhhh yay! My ding should be here soon, I had no concept of the proportions. That's really helpful, thanks!

 

She's adorable! Congrats on her and she's so cute!!

I bought a secondhand Dream Valley Ann a week ago, and I'm stoked for her. I was sad I missed out on her during her pre-order period, but it's okay! I wish she was a shade of NS, but white will do!

 

@RabbidBunnies Gracie is an absolute sweetheart!! I'm excited to see a grug around finally

Not to worry @scripple I have some dragons too! Here are Azul and Ashe~

I got them in normal skin and now everyone irl keeps calling them "radish dragons" ....I kinda love that concept

 

Cute pair @BaroquePopPrincess. Although if you hadn't mentioned it I wouldn't have even noticed they were normal skin rather than white. My mind just processed it as typical photo white balance issues.

 

@BaroquePopPrincess Those dragons are so very cute!

 

Thanks!! Tbh the color is pretty subtle even in person, but it's there! the blushing gives it nice depth too, I'm really glad I sprung for it!

Thank you so much~

 

I found this cloak that I bought a while back and put it on my Gary. (Yes, I know, Christmas is a few months off).

 

Where did you find this cloak??? It's so cozy and perfect

 

I bought it from the Dearmine website! It's for Beans, but they only sold them for the Christmas 2018 season (and they still had stock well after that date). They're sold out now unfortunately.

 

Oh no @middletails, that is too cute for words!! I had the stupidest look on my face when I opened the thread to see that.

I love seeing all the dragons! It's such a cute sculpt and while not great for my collection it's such a joy to see them around!

 

Ding is here, finally! I have no idea what to do for a wig, though. I don't know that I'd necessarily find anything that is as realistic as I'd want it to be.



also ya girl needs some undies

 

my little dudes finally have some color. Momma dragon is still WIP
Dream Valley dragons by Bunny+Bee, on Flickr

 

I can finally contribute spam, my DV Ann arrived two days ago. Sadly her actual wig isn't here yet, so the one she's wearing is temporary

 

Apologies fro double posting, but a friend gave me the proper wig for Neriah (the one I ordered still hasn't arrived...) as they weren't using it. I'm over the moon with her and how cute she looks!


It took me ages to figure out how to tame her hair in a way you can see her ears still. Next step, painting!

 

@Chewiemonster oh no they're adorable in color! Congrats! I can't wait to see the whole family together!

@IzabethS I always love seeing more Anns! That is such a cute and fluffy wig, too, suits her perfectly! She's white skin right? Mine is normal and I think the difference is, for once, pretty clear even without comparison!

I don't think I remembered to link my Ann's box opening here, so here it is for those interested!
/threads/welcome-haru-dream-valley-ann.804583/

 

@Chewiemonster Love your little dragons!! I was so tempted by the dragons! So glad to see everyone sharing theirs here!
Oggie, my little Ding. I love him so much I have a little tan one coming as well.
After the Christening by wizgerg3, on Flickr

 

@Bootspy - Yep, she's white skin! I personally would have preferred a normal skin color, but I didn't want to pass her up on the market! I finally got around to painting her too!

@JinCIncy - Love your little Ding, he's adorable! Can't wait to see the tan one!


Here's Neriah again, my Ann. I am absolutely smitten with her. But I do think I need to restring her. Her elastic seems too thin and she's very tightly strung. I just dread doing it because of her tail, heh...

 

The whole family is together now. Thought i'd play around with some fake florals i have from wreath making days!
Time to relax by Bunny+Bee, on Flickr

 

So cute @Chewiemonster !!

 

Oh noooooo the new fox Tina is beautiful. I wish I could buy her separately instead of having to order a certain amount. I can't afford that much right now argh

 

She is cute! I like that they filled out the group with her, now you've got a few different looks between Foxy, Loxy, and Tina. But yes! I love foxes and I'd love to add either Foxy or Tina to my group to go with my Loxy but that price point is just beyond me for now. Hopefully they continue to be event dolls here and there for a while (and that they release another doll that catches my attention to hit that price!)

 

She’s gorgeous! What a fantastic faceup. Are her ears and tail magnetic?

 

Thank you!! The ears are magnetic, but the tail is strung directly to the body

 

Did any one get the wolves, from the first time glen and Aiden were released?

 

Not yet, but they should start popping up really soon! Mine are currently on their way - the tracking shows they were put into a plane a couple days ago so I'm excited!

The bad thing is, there is a postal strike going on in my country so it might be a while before I actually get them... talk about bad timing. :'D

 

oh I hope it arrives soon, sorry to hear about the postal strike. When you get it would you mind posting photos I really wanna see as many pics as possible.

 

@Rabu There's a few owner pictures of fullset Glen on instagram, none of Aiden yet

 

Thank you just looked was filled with joy ❤️

 

Has anyone ever stringed/restringed one of the 1/6 fox kids? (Ian/Ann/Purple) My Ann is strung so tight it's annoying me, and I'd love to take them apart for blushing, but the placement of the knot is in the middle of the back, and trying to get to it with the strings pulled so tight makes me nervous. I'd appreciate it if anyone had any tips or experience in this! All my previous dolls have had their knots inside the head so this is all new to me.

Should I even try this? I'm beginning to think I should just play with them to loosen the strings and try to do the blushing with some clingwrap maneouvres...

 

I've restrung my Ann with thicker elastic as she was surprisingly floppy for how tight she was. The tail is strung with one of the leg elastics. Of course I didn't measure out enough elastic for it, so I added another loop of it attached to the leg elastic. Basically restringing her was a huge pain in the neck!

 

Can anyone tell me if Dream Valley's white resin is paper white or more creamy off-white? I'm trying to match to DFA white for a hybrid. Some of their promo images look very creamy (like this one), in the middle (like so), or absolutely paper white (like this!), and even with owner photos to cross-reference I'm a bit unsure.... what do you guys think?