Ball Jointed What? A Guide

I don’t pretend to be an expert, but since I’m waiting for my own ball jointed doll (BJD) to come in the mail and have nothing else to do *cough* I figured why not share the information I’ve gathered on these dolls? [Stay with me becuase at the end I will give helpful links. :)] I remember when I was first trying to learn everything I could about BJDs and how difficult it is to find information if you don’t know where to look. I had never heard of places like “junky spot” and “eluts’ and so forth. I didn’t know where to look or even what sort of doll was for a beginner. If you’re like me, you first came across the wondrous world of BJDs here on the internet. AND if you’re like me – you can’t get enough of them. You probably want to take your own pictures and dress up your own doll, just like the people here. Don’t be discouraged or even embarrassed. There are lots of big kids just like you (I’m one of them). This guide will focus on Obitsus, which are basically the “poor man’s” BJD because . . . Obitsus are where I am most knowledgeable.

^ Frankie Jade ^ My first Obitsu!

So you want to get one of those gorgeous Obitsus? The best thing you can do as a beginner is start off with a cheap Obitsu – even if you have enough money to buy an expensive $600.00 resin mold because if you’re not careful, you might end up wasting hard-earned money on something you’ve suddenly decided you’re no longer interested in. Basic Obitsus come in a variety of sizes from 22cm to 60cm. The most popular by far are the larger 60cm dolls (about the height of two Barbies stacked one on top of the other) and the 27cm (which are about the height of one Barbie). The 27cm are by far the cheapest. Compared with a 60cm doll (which will cost a round 200.00 + bucks) the 27cm dolls are pretty cheap (got mine for fifteen dollars) and easier to cloth because they can fit most Barbie and Jenny clothes. Because BJDs are custom made and one of a kind (OOAK), they come with no clothes, usually no hair, and are faceless. Hair can be pre-rooted or simply tugged on a like a cap. I prefer to use changeable wigs, that way nothing is permanent and I can change my doll’s look continuously. Depending on the head you choose (which can be bought separately) eyes can be placed in the head, rotated to change the doll’s gaze, or changed as continuously as the aforementioned wigs -- OR if the head you bought has no eye sockets, the eyes can be painted on or applied with eye stickers. Personally, I prefer a head with eye sockets. I find it more fun that way. ^_^

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