You Know You're a BJD Dork When...

... when I realised that I spend about 10x more time shopping for the doll than I do for myself.
... And his apartment looks better than mine.

 

When you can recognize sculpts in your sleep

I dreamt that I was trying to find a sculpt for my OC on folks and I clicked on a tab for MSD's. Once I was there, I said "Wait.. These are all RingDoll sculpts! (except with different face-ups than the default ones)" My sister told me I was mumbling in my sleep that night

 

When your dolls wardrobe is better and bigger than your own!

 

When you dedicate more time to sewing outfits for your doll than you do sewing anything for yourself, even with a convention deadline coming up! I'm definitely guilty of putting off my cosplay plans in favor of making my doll boy more clothes

 

...When you dream about having all of your grail dolls... including ones you didn't even realize were your grail doll!

 

I do that, I check it like it's the morning paper!~

When you finally find the perfect sculpt for one of your most beloved characters...and suddenly fear that x sculpt will be sold out so you watch it like a hawk until you have the funds. (Currently me right now )

Also constantly talking about said doll and the plans you have for it.

 

when you are constantly adjusting you thinking to a time zone you DON'T actually live in so you don't miss sale period start/end times ><....

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a wishlist database document on their computer. Mine was just a list with names and prices shipped, but I was up until 3am last night collecting reference photos (blank head, body shots, faceups I think brings the mold to life, etc.), list prices, shipped prices from various companies and dealers, what options I want to choose when I order, what comes with the doll, clothing/wig/eye size the doll takes... it's ridiculously elaborate. I even put them in order by overall price, with the least expensive first. I put the grand total at the top... then quickly backspaced the crap out of it. Lawd.

I think that was my biggest "OMG I'm a total dork" moment, completing that document and noticing the time.

Another big one for me was when my 2 year old was sitting very still watching a movie with her head cocked and her hands in her lap, fingers crooked... I immediately thought, "Aw, you look like a big ole BJD".

I flipped my 4 year old one night from her tummy to her back because I didn't want her eyelashes to be crushed while she slept. Stood up and thought, "What did I just do?" The next morning, I pulled her shirt over her head very carefully for the same reason.

I catch myself telling my fiance I have to put my faceup on before we can go to dinner.

I get mad at bills being due. I got mad that my car broke down, not because it was broken... because I knew it'd eat into my doll savings. Briefly considered walking.

I now describe my body shape (small breasts, wide hips) as "Dollpamm shaped".

I'm losin' it man...

 

When you're constantly in Toys'R'Us with a measuring tape looking for props that are in your doll's size!

 

I plan everything out, too!

 

I LOVE this idea! I need to start doing that!

Mine: my dolls have more clothes (and better clothes) than I do... I regale my non-dolls friends with stories of my dolls and their rp... I almost always have at least one layaway going... and I quit smoking because my "main" boy doesn't approve.

 

oh my cod Forollin. I also do that >_>
i always have my measuring tape with me because i might run into some toyshops haha

 

When you talk to your doll to the point that your family doesn't question it and even start talking to them too XD.

Carry them around the house like a creepy loner >.>.

Accidentally make your doll a shut-in because you're one yourself o-o;

Tuck in your doll at night with their own stuffed animals and blanket that doubles as an anti-sunlight shield XD.

 

When you wander the fabric store draping fabric over one of your lovelies trying to pick the PERFECT Halloween costume fabric....And then leave with it and remnents.

 

1) When you talk about the seven deadly sins for a school project and accidentally call "lust" "Luts".
2) When you accidentally call the SciFi show "Face-Of" "face-up".
3) When you dream about dolls you do not even own.

I was embarrassed about the first two when I said them, but it was definitely funny (to me at least). All my friends are non-dolly, so they did not get the joke haha.

 

My mom and I accidentally call Face-Off (one of our FAVORITE shows) Face-up...We get Dolly themed idea's from it.

 

When I find out that my dolls have better clothes and things than me hahaha

 

I do this too. I check back on whatever website I've found a new love on, every day, several times a day just to be certain the doll is still available Right now I'm stalking DC Sexta, and I'm dreaming about him at night, and what his name should be and what kind of clothes he will wear......

 

When you go to visit parents with your favorite doll.

 

When you play mmorpg with your friends, they do not own any BJD's, but they know damn well which ones you got and want and are actually sending you INGAME GOLD as a joke that you need more money for your dolls!

 

When you spend next month's allowance early in hopes of getting your doll before the holidays set in and make your wait even longer.

 

When talking to a co-worker about holloween. She had mentioned how if she put on a "face-up" with cheetah footy pjs. I thought she might be one of us just because she said "face-up". I didn't ask her though but it was funny to me in the moment

 

When you mention you're "saving up for a new pair of eyes" and don't expect the stares you get for it. >.>"

 

When the 'most viewed' tabs on your browser are alternatively different dolls company sites and doll forums...

 

You know you're one when the post office people recognize you as "that girl who buys/sells body parts"

 

... when you are watching Sherlock, and each time the camera shows eyes of Benedict Cumberbatch, you think: "Eyeco. Woodland Green or Dresden."

 

When you spend your Christmas money on a doll.

 

Made almost 10 pages++ in my notebook all about bjd head, bodies, including shipping fee, resin comparison, etc, for my hybrid and spent almost 7000$ since I started this hobby -_- and it is only about 7 months ago since I Own my first one... I kept repeating to stop but well...

 

lol you're not a dork... you are a bjd junkie like me ;p I'll be 2 years in the hobby in Mar./Apr. ; 9 dolls (5 are SD's, 6 from Iplehouse >< & 2 of those LE full-sets! )... I stopped adding the $'s when the loonie tanked and I had already hit the 10k mark AND I was buying all the LE outfit/accessories for the limited's in the Carved Heritage series (well most of them ;p)

You also know you are a dork(junkie) when an LE's outfit/accessory set costs more than the doll itself!

 

Brilliant

 

Continuously opening your doll's web page, tho you know the won't arrive until months later T3T//

 

When you're called Doll Lady at the Post office! (If a certain person is there, I have to show her the doll!)

 

When your dolls dress better than you do, and you spend more on their clothes than your own!

 

When you realize you care more about making your BJDs nice clothes than about your grades in a college class...

 

...when you are thinking about taking an unopened box containing your new doll to work with you just to have it, if it comes early enough...in the hopes of maybe finding a place to open it during lunch. (I live too far away from work to go home during my lunch >.<)

 

You convince yourself that "Just one more can't hurt."

 

When nearly all the posters in your bedroom are printed-out pictures of dolls you want or have wanted... I'm in deep, aren't I? Dx

 

When you pack a tiny MSD sized lunch when you go out with your doll...

 

When your delivery man says that it's been awhile since he's delivered these large doll boxes to your apartment, and that you should start ordering more things Never thought the delivery guy would be an enabler haha.

 

or he is a dork using your dolls to hit on you? :P LOL

 

Oh god I hope not!

 

When the weather forecast is for 12"-24" of snow and you think "Well, that's not too bad, it's just barely SD...." (Although I would prefer it stay below RealPuki.)

 

When you think 'Hmm... this would work with a 1/6 or 1/4 or 1/3 doll...' whenever you see a miniature anything.

 

When you think getting clothes and accessories for between 15-20 USD is not really that bad...and will not even spend that much to clothe yourself. ^^;;;

 

That's what I do. If you look around into fashion, you get ideas. I try to sew what i can but need inspiration from real life.

I been looking into miniatures because of the hobby. It is becoming a new hobby. I'm worried.

When you memorized over 40 Bjd companies and some of their sculpts.

 

When your postal worker greets you on the street by your first name.

 

Ohhh fun! Lets see...

When your first stop at the fabric store is the remnant bin to look for fabric for doll clothes.

When you later find gorgeous fabric and get mad because the scale on the pattern is all wrong for an SD.

When you spend all day waiting for a DHL truck only to find they completely missed your street and took your dolly back to their distribution center. Then blow off hanging out with your friends (who think your nuts but aren't upset) to drive two towns over to get your doll from them before they close, calling and demanding they stay open till you get there. Then apologize to the doll for having to spend so much time in a truck. (yup...my DF-H-Lyre had an interesting time)

When you start gushing that a cabinet you found at Ikea would be perfect just after talking about a new entertainment center, confusing your poor husband who tries to give a much more reasonable option only to realize you were talking about for your dolls. (the man is amazing!)

When you spend an entire day going through every doll site you know of to make sure, very very sure, that those eyes are the perfect color.

When you find an actor image or avatar for a character but try to match it with your doll. Then get frustrated because there aren't enough people out there with "doll like" features.

When you very slyly (so you think) let your friends know you will be late because there is something you have to pick up and they say "For the dolls right?"

When you cover your doll's eyes when there is an inappropriate scene (for him) on the tv, when you were watching that show in the first place because you thought HE might be interested in it.

When you have borrowed a dolly prop for a costume.

...I'll stop now

 

You know you are a doll dork when... you hop on the elevator at a BJD convention, there is a lady with a baby stroller, and you peer in it and are astounded,( and somewhat disappointed) that it contains a real human infant, not a BJD!

 

You check your bank account and are relieved that most of your money is missing, because it means you got that limited doll you love. At least I can laugh at myself about it!

 

You know you are a doll dork when nearly 100% of your credit charges are doll related... ><
AND you panic when you card company increases the limit forcing you to call them and re-set to the lower limit (so you don't charge more dolls than you can afford)

 

When the mailman knows you so well that he gives you a hug when you leave for vacation and makes sure you received your doll when you get back

 

When you'll pay more for doll clothes than your own.

 

...when you're sitting in the laundromat, hand-sewing doll clothes and the laundry lady says "When you're finished with that, will you bring in your doll and show me what he looks like wearing it?"

Ryu

 

when you have gotten so far in that you can not only identify most sculpts, but can also identify most wigs, by brand, name and color.

 

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When I am at the antic mall and I see a sales mens model of something and I think......That would be great for my SD!

 

When you plan to spend a small chunk of change on spoiling your weirdly footed BJD to get them some decent shoes. (My Bobobie Isabella...)

 

When I got my new credit card there was an option to get any picture I wanted put on it
So I chose a picture of a doll |D

 

When you're still living in your parents' home (and therefore do not have bills to pay) and want a job for the sole purpose of earning doll money

 

You know you're a doll geek when you're looking at Barbie clothes (or even toddler clothes) at the store and wondering if you can size them up/down for your incoming doll, as well as thinking 'these baby hairclips would be GREAT for my doll!'...and end up buying a bajillion of them. Oops.