Lost & Gone Forever!

Welcome back to the hobby
maybe they are not so popular as Fairyland or Volks, but I think AoD is a known and loved budget company, especially among those of us who love old-school style. But you are right, there are some dolly makers many of us thought would be around forever, that didn't make it. I hope you will love your pretty Shang Nai (AOD Sinuo has been glued to my mental wishlist for some time )
I'm not sure how they are perceived among Chinese hobbyists, but the Chinese bjd hobby has grown a lot. Considering that they are based in China, I hope there is still enough demand to keep them going
If you are looking to replace some of those dolls that aren't sold anymore, I recommend making some WTB posts in various marketplaces, it's very possible that someone has one and is willing to let go. When you are ready to make another purchase, of course. Why not wait til these dolls get home and see if you still have the itch for them

 

Ooohhhh, I feel you! It's so odd to see all the companies that left acbjd after being away from the hobby for a bit. I recently got back and decided to order a xaga doll boy but I also really wanna get one of AODs 90cm boys. I think AOD is almost criminally underrated in the hobby sometimes like they have some really cute sculpts. And omg yes BonBon Galaxy has some of the cutest sculpts around! Definitely gonna get one after I finish with my xaga doll boys layaway

 

Hi Elve! Welcome back!

I remember you from the Dollzone 60cm thread. (I can't remember what doll you had though. Sorry.)

Wow! You've been gone 5 years! Boy! Talk about culture shock! A lot of BJD companies have gone. It's so sad.

But, glad to hear you have some sweet dollies on the way. Shang Nai is a beautiful doll. Actually, I love Angel of Dream! I have two of their dolls: a Ruo Feng and a Vampire Shi, and they are absolutely lovely dolls.

I know with so many of the old and established BJD companies folding up, it is very unsettling. But, I hope your dread about AOD going away is unfounded. I would hate it if AOD closed-up shop. Too many old-school resin companies have disappeared. (On the other hand, maybe I should seriously be looking at getting that AOD Qian I've always wanted? )

What other dolls are on your "Wish List"?

 

I was really surprised too - coming back to the hobby after years away I looked at the dealers list here and pretty much everyone in Europe was gone.

 

I can't believe you've been away 5 years @elve ! You're definitely a familiar face to me. Apparently time flies I hope you enjoy your fresh start for everything it can be I'm sure Shang Nai will be awesome, and the bonbon galaxy and anyone else you collect.

 

{waves from Wimbledon!}

Welcome back!

Teddy

 

{grin!}

Good luck building the new iteration of your resin family.

Teddy

 

Hello! I wasn't here when you were, but welcome back!

Oh, no! My hybrid ace-in-the-hole!
I would cry bitter tears if AoD went out of business. Gorgeous, affordable dolls and super-fast shipping (my Qi took less than 2 weeks from order to delivery to my house - WITH face-up).

 

Welcome back!

 

Right? I've pre-ordered playline dolls that took longer to ship.
AoD is about as close to instant gratification as you can get in this hobby.

 

Welcome back!
Agh you're right the older boy body is goneI was twiddling my thumbs too long. I will message Alice's to see if it might still be possible to order one. The new one wins out on on thigh joints, but the sculpting style of the older one is just more appealing.
I don't think any other dealer still carries them? Which is a big shame. Their website seems to be down too.
I hope they're still trucking on.

I just redressed Sybil, my AoD Wu Shuang today :3
I'm so glad I got her, she's definitely one of my favourite dolls. So sassy!
Hoping to eventually get Yuki to match with her.

 

She is stunning. The website is down? Oh, man...

 

Possibly check out the Marketplace for a seondhand one...?

Teddy

 

Nah there's none. Someone has a WTB for one too.
Alice's got back to me and unfortunatelly they said AoD can't make the older body anymore

 

Well poop!

Teddy