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4 Tips for Repairing and Maintaining Ball Jointed Dolls

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Ball Jointed Dolls , or BJD, are a popular collectible item for many collectors. These dolls are known for their intricate design and jointed bodies, which allow for a wide range of poses and expressions. They can even be customized to look like different characters from TV shows and movies. However, with time and use, the joints on these dolls may become loose or damaged, which can affect their appearance and functionality. BJD Doll maintenance is something that every collector should know.  4 tips to help you repair and maintain your ball jointed dolls 1. Store your dolls properly. When not in use, store your ball jointed dolls in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Keeping your dolls stored in a secure and protected environment will help to prevent damage to the joints and other parts of the doll. Keep in mind to avoid exposing your dolls to UV light or anything that may be potentially harmful to its material. 2. Handle your dolls with care. ...

An Introduction Guide to BJD Dolls

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BJD Dolls or Ball-Joint Dolls are dolls with ball and socket joints connected by string or elastic. They are usually made of resin rather than plastic and vinyl. Face types known as molds' are used by doll companies. There are various sizes available, ranging from over 70cm to under 15cm. The various sizes of dolls fall into scale categories ranging from the larger scale 1/3 dolls to the 1/12 scale tiny dolls. How does a ball-jointed doll work? A single ball-joint doll can have a variety of accessories such as clothes, shoes, and other accessories. Props like umbrellas, sunglasses, and others can be considered doll accessory . They can be changed and customized according to the collector’s wishes. Most collectors tend to dress up their BJD Dolls like their favorite characters in a movie or TV series.  BJD Dolls’ Body proportions range from adult dolls to children/toddlers. The size or style of the doll you purchase is determined by the type of character you want to create with you...