Hi! I've been standing on the outskirts of the community for a bit while buying dolls but have never had people to talk to about them so this is clearly very exciting for me! I got my first doll about a year, maybe a year and a half ago, after meeting some people who were very nice at a doll panel at an anime con in Toronto (I'd always been into them but was scared because it's a lot to take in lol) I am very happy to be here with you all
Welcome to the hobby and to DOA Voidisms, it's always wonderful to see more bjd owners! There are lots of cool tutorials and guides on this forum, places to share pictures, workshops, a secondhand market and more! Hope you enjoy it here. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable people on here!
Resin Soul - Song was my first!! I was so excited I called in sick to work to wait for him I love him very dearly
@Voidisms Sounds like you and I have similar backstories- got into the hobby, saw dolls at a con before owning any, went it alone for a few years (Good on you, doing your own faceups!), then finally got to join DoA for some community. My first full doll was a Resin Soul Long. Was it Anime North, perchance? I've never been, but they usually have a 'Doll North' section, and I'm told it's a grand time. Welcome aboard! Song's a great choice, especially now with the updated MSD body. Much better than the old one. Doll Leaves too. It's been years since I owned my Noir, but he was of great quality, and they seem to have only improved upon their old work. I hope you settle in well and find what you're looking for here. And look forward to seeing pictures of your boys, should you post them. There's something wonderful about the DiY aspect of this hobby; no matter what you like to make or use, there is an outlet for it somewhere.
Resin Soul makes nice dolls and Song has a very pretty face. I have a Ming (that admittedly is a long term modding project and he is currently in pieces) and I love the sculpting of his face and hands. Here is the current discussion thread fro Resing Soul minis.
It was!! I was there to visit friends and my friend brought me! They scheduled in time for us to go to the doll panel because they knew I was interested in them. It was very sweet. I love doing face ups, I'm not great at it yet but I am steadily getting better! I will definitely post pictures soon