SD doll is BJD=ball joint doll (ball joint doll), the ball joint means it can move. Full name Super dollfie. The first to launch SD was VOLS. There are also many manufacturers in South Korea producing BJD. The more well-known ones are AI, DOD, LUTS, LEEKE... There are many more brands in South Korea than in Japan. The SDs in the world cover teenagers from 1 to 20 years old. and all forms of children, can be roughly divided into the following 4 categories:

1. Adult SD: 70cm tall, with a body shape like a 20-year-old man. Such as: Hound, Bermann

2. Adolescent SD: height 57cm-60cm, body shape like a boy or girl over 13 years old. Such as: SD13, SD, LUTS DELF, DOT...

3. Juvenile SD: height 40cm-43cm, body shape like an immature boy or girl about 10 years old. Such as: LUTS KID, DOC...

4. Children's SD: height below 30cm, body shape like a child under 6 years old. Such as: LUTS CUITE, BF POCKET, LATIDOLL, NOTDOLLAB.

Currently only Japan and the United States can buy them. Japan has the most complete varieties, while the United States has only opened stores in recent years. In addition, Taiwan also has it, but not mainland China.

SD has many varieties:

Head office: Angel No Sato (Kyoto, Japan)

Branch store: Angel Room (branch stores all over Japan, currently opening a new overseas store in the United States)

In terms of classification alone, it is divided into:

SD16 (a series just announced in 2005, the specific parameters are unknown, the first DP14 will be released on Christmas, which is the Tokyo Four Sons The last son is 16-year-old SD)

SD13 (13-year-old SD, height is about 60CM, girls are slightly shorter than boys, the top three of the famous Tokyo Four Boys are from this series )

SD (10-year-old SD, height 57CM, is the earliest series of SD, the limited edition Jing Angel also belongs to this series)

SD-MINI (MSD) (7 The 5-year-old SD is about 43cm tall and is the younger brother and sister of SD. The limited-edition child angel also belongs to this series.)

YO-SD (5-year-old SD is about 25cm tall. The same is true for the limited-edition child angel) Belongs to this series)

SD CUTE (the latest series announced last year, different from other series SD is 1/3 scale, SDC is 1/4 humanoid, the body is also the best in the SD series, the age is ambiguous , although it is said to be between SD and MSD, but in the latest member version of SD C boy ARASHI, his age is 13 years old...which means that V agency is correcting their age setting for children)

FCS SD: SD is assembled by FANS according to their own preferences. Each part of the body, even the head, etc. are freely selected to create their own unique SD.

Follow the purchase process and places, there are also the following categories:

Ordinary version of SD (store front version): mass-produced SD, the price is relatively cheap, and can be bought among angels (if you buy this kind of baby here, you will It’s not necessarily necessary to bring clothes and buy them in the store)

DP Limited: Limited edition sold at the DOLL PARTY held irregularly every year. Previously, the official released their photos online. Those who want to buy need to Enter the DP venue, receive a number and draw a purchase. It depends entirely on luck. Children limited to DP wear official clothes, and their faces are much more detailed than ordinary SD. And the most important thing is that they are all limited edition and will be discontinued after DP. You can no longer buy them. (For the sake of overseas fans after DP, V Society has put some of the babies online for overseas buyers to purchase, but they still need to be drawn)

DP classroom only: there will be games in the DP venue To open an SD class, you must make an appointment in advance and enter the SD classroom at the venue to have the opportunity to purchase (you also need to draw), and there are classroom-limited makeup and hair.

DP-ONE-choice: VOLKS invites capable private individuals The dolls made by enthusiasts, there is only one of each type in the world, and you still have to draw and buy it.

Classroom limited: listen to classes in various classrooms and make punches to buy SD.

Limited: SD can only be purchased at the main store of Angels, the main ones are Jing Angel, Zi Angel, Young Angel series and Li FCS series

Member limited: Only VIP members of Li can purchase The dolls are usually multi-set versions of DP dolls and modified versions of DP dolls. Sometimes they need to be extracted. There used to be an SD model specially designed for members. Information about this kind of dolls can generally only be seen in the member magazine. Participate in the drawing by mailing the receipt.

Limited to the magazine: purchase relevant magazines and mail the receipt, and the children who purchase will be drawn.

Official website: (DOD is from South Korea) ) AI: (CUSTOM HOUSE)

Old BJD manufacturers, many are limited editions

If you like it, be mentally prepared to grab it at the site every day

If you are interested, you can check on the official website

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Korean Angel House mainly has 73cm big babies

Very handsome big babies

I admit that I am heartbroken

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Purchasing methods, exchange rate issues and main channels

1. Purchasing BJD on behalf of others

Purchasing on behalf of others is a relatively common method used by domestic players. Due to language restrictions and risks such as using credit cards, many domestic players can only choose to hire someone to purchase on their behalf. Now, most domestic purchasing agents charge a certain percentage of purchasing fees. But as far as the current BJD market situation is concerned, I think most Korean dolls support international purchases, and almost all have English websites. Basically, anyone with an international credit card can purchase them. Japan's V agency's SD may be a little difficult for Chinese buyers to purchase, so many are purchased through purchasing agents. So, I encourage everyone to buy your own. In fact, the English on shopping websites is quite simple. Even if your English is not good, you can easily understand it with the help of tools such as Kingsoft PowerWord. Our country is popularizing international credit cards, and the threshold for applying for a credit card is not very high. Therefore, buying it yourself can not only save additional purchasing fees, but also get a lot of fun from it.

Many parents on domestic baby friend forums are willing to purchase Korean babies such as DOD LUTS and the purchasing fees are very cheap

2. Use a credit card to purchase BJDs

You can use a credit card Purchase Korean BJD that has opened an international website. There are two main forms: Worldpay's credit card payment and Paypal's Email payment. The biggest similarity between the two methods is that customers are required to have an international payment credit card. Currently, Paypal is widely used, while Worldpay is only used by DOD, and it also charges a handling fee.

Worldpay is relatively simple to use. After the purchase is confirmed, a dialog box will pop up to request payment. Enter the payment information and confirm to complete the transaction. However, for security reasons, DOD currently sends an email asking customers to sign a Letter of certification when the transaction amount is greater than $100. Customers are required to sign a document return within 48 hours and attach a copy of their credit card and ID.

In contrast, Paypal's follow-up procedures are not so cumbersome, but you must apply for a Paypal account in advance. The application process requires you to fill in some information in English, but it is very simple and commonly used. After application, US$1.95 will be deducted from the card and the payment limit is set to US$100. When the customer issues a statement, he or she must enter a 4-digit password in the debit information into Paypal for verification. Once passed, there will be no restrictions on payment. Then Paypal will refund $1.95, but it can only be used for consumption.

Note

DOD company does not accept PAYPAL payment method for the time being

Many small companies may not support credit card payment

3. Wire transfer To purchase BJD

You can go to the bank to purchase foreign exchange and remit money with the order confirmation and personal identification provided by the website. The maximum amount of foreign exchange that can be purchased is US$5,000. However, wire transfers require additional handling fees. When remitting money, write down the order number on the remittance slip. After making the wire transfer, write down the voucher number and contact the merchant immediately. It is generally more convenient to go to Bank of China.

After all, it is troublesome. If you choose a company that only buys through this way, then try your best

For detailed procedures, you can consult the local Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

About Exchange rate

You can refer to the exchange rate of the day on the websites of major banks

The U.S. dollar exchange rate adopted by domestic pro-purchases for Korean babies is generally 8.2

Because SD is not yet popular, So it’s very expensive! Only rich people can afford to play. It’s not that we mainlanders can’t afford dolls, but that we can’t afford their clothes and daily necessities.

U-Noa (Japan) Master Araki

A baby that is difficult to buy

The skin texture of this family’s children is said to be very good

And it has a unique temperament

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HARUKA DOLL (Japanese)

Rarely seen in China

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NARUTO DOLL (Japanese)

MS Except for SD, other Japanese dolls are rarely known, and the purchasing channels are also very XX....|||This brand of children It feels closer to a real person....

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Korea happydoll

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Korea angelsupply

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Korea DOLLSHE

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Korea HyperManiac

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Korea LeeKeWorld

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Korea Lovely House

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Korea Notdoll Lab

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Korea SoulDoll

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The comprehensive product website is also the largest group purchase accessories website for domestic organizations. There are many websites

Korea LTLINE

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In fact, there are more brands than these... I only know a small part of them. .

I hope people who like BJD can truly understand them. In fact, they are not mysterious. One day is enough to know a lot. If you go to the official website more often, you can learn a lot.

Another thing: I have to say...it is officially forbidden to repost pictures of babies, and many people who raise babies do not want others to repost photos of their children. Yuehua was the most severely reposted. Night series, his homepage also clearly states "no reprinting" in Chinese, English and Japanese, so please respect these children.

For the purpose of this introduction, it is considered a violation of regulations. The official website apologizes first

Q&A about other questions about SD

Q: What is the size of SD? weight?

The proportion of SD is about one-third of the human body, the height is about 56~62 cm, and the weight is about 2 kg.

Specific dimensions:

Height is about 57CM

Arms are about 17.2CM

Legs are about 27.7CM

Head circumference is about 23.8CM

(Height and head circumference will vary depending on the type)

The proportion of MSD is about one quarter of the human body, and the height is about 43cm About centimeters and weighing about 1 kilogram.

Specific dimensions:

Height is about 42CM

Arms are about 14CM

Legs are about 20CM

Head circumference About 20CM in length

(Height and head circumference will vary depending on the type)

The proportion of DOD is about one-quarter of a human, and the height is about 40 cm, and the weight About lighter than MSD.

SD is also divided into 10 series, 13 series, children's series, etc.

The biggest difference between 10 and 13 is the difference in body and joints~ In addition, the head shape is also different , the facial features of the 13 series are more mature, the joint range is larger, better postures can be taken, and the uprightness (standing independently) is better.

10 and 13 are also sold in limited editions in Japan. Generally speaking, limited editions are very rare due to special conditions and the price is surprisingly high gt;_lt;!

◎ The 10SD generally available in Japanese stores include: 10Nana, Megu, Sara, Kira, Nono, Rio, Mimi, Ling Ryo~ are all mass-produced versions

, basically you can buy it through store reservations or other channels

10 Although Nana, Megu, Sara, and Kira have different names, hair, and eyes~, their faces are exactly the same, so if you want to buy For the above 4, just choose your favorite hair color and eye color! (But this can be changed in the future anyway, so I personally think it is the same for anyone who buys it)

◎ Other limited 10SD: There are some other types of 10SD on the Volks website~but they are all special editions~only available in a certain You can only buy it by lottery at a certain time in the store. The quantity is rare.

For example: Michael, Aya, Ria, Anais, Sasya, Ken, Mika, Jing Angel series... ....etc. (Take the limited edition

"NONO Tsuki no Falame Version" as an example. Only 30 are available in Japan and have already been pre-ordered). If you didn't ask the store to buy these at the time or buy them yourself, you had to wait for the Japanese Yahoo auction or use self-assembled (FCS) ~ (But some models of headsets do not provide self-assembled, and self-assembled will not have those restrictions. the clothes the doll is wearing).

◎ Generally, 13SD that can be purchased in Japanese stores include: 13Nana, Megu, Sara, Kira, 13Nono, YOLI, 13xiang SHOW, and LINK - 8 mass-produced varieties. Among them, 13 Xiang SHOW and LINK are boys.

Similarly, the four face models of 13Nana, Megu, Sara, and Kira are also exactly the same ~ they only have different hair and eye colors.

◎ Other limited edition 13SD: Other finished products also listed on the Volks website are also special editions and can only be purchased at a certain time and place~

For example: Lucas, Chris, Cecile, Tachibana Shiro, Konoe Tsukasa, etc. If you didn't ask the store to buy these at the time or buy them yourself, you had to wait for Japan's Yahoo auction or use self-assembled (FCS) ~ (But some models of headsets do not provide self-assembled, and self-assembled will not have those. Limit the clothes the baby wears).

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Q: What is the factory status of SD?

lt; 1gt; Accessories: The factory-made SD comes with a set of eyeballs and a wig.

lt; 2gt; For clothing and shoes, please refer to the instructions on the Volks website. Generally speaking, the regular version of 10SD comes with an underwear, but the MSD and 13SD don't. They are all made up.

The semi-finished version is in a "corpse" state and needs to be assembled and put on by yourself. For example, miniSD: Sakura, Magie, and Myu are not assembled.

Semi-finished products, Fairy Shinsia, Misia, and Nasia can be selected as finished or semi-finished products.

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Q: What is self-organized SD? (FCS)

The so-called self-organized FCS is the abbreviation of Full Choice System ~ that is, you can choose the doll head, body, hair and eyes you want

You can choose a boy’s head Put the shape on a girl's body~ Or put a girl's head shape on a boy's body... you can whatever you like~ The price is more expensive than the SD you can buy in ordinary stores~ Hair and eyes and some limited editions The head shape and body, because Volks is launching new models one after another~some can provide self-assembly, and some cannot~For this part, you have to directly ask the store where you ordered it for the latest status!

Q: Is it better to self-organize? Or is it the finished product?

I really want to say: As long as you have more money, anything is fine~^—^

In fact, if you can play SD, is it better to form your own group? This is a matter of opinion. The price of the self-assembled version is generally more expensive than the mass-produced version. Generally speaking, it allows you to choose some unavailable head shapes and body shapes that you want. But if what you like is available in general stores, you don’t need to spend more money to make it yourself!

The following prices are for reference only. For detailed prices, please refer to the Volks official website~~

Type prices in Japanese yen (the following prices do not add 5 Japanese consumption tax)

General 10SD ?52000~?54800 yen including a wig and a pair of eyeballs

Generally self-made 10SD ?76800 yen including a wig and a pair of eyeballs

Generally 13SD ?68000 ~?78,000 yen including a wig and a pair of eyeballs

General self-made 13SD?86,800 yen including a wig and a pair of eyeballs

General MSD ~29,800 yen included A wig and a pair of eyeballs

Other SD special limited edition products? Prices range from 60,000 to 90,000 yen (please refer to the announcement on the Volks website). In addition to the wig and eyeballs, some also have clothes, shoes and other accessories

Other MSD special limited edition products? ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 yen (please refer to the Volks website announcement). In addition to wigs and eyeballs, some have clothes, shoes and other accessories

The above prices are the original prices of Volks~~If you please For those of the store or the sales agent, it depends on the exchange rate multiplied by the other party.

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Q: SD on Where to buy? (This may be the question that everyone is most concerned about)

You can order from doll stores in Taiwan or Hong Kong, or ask someone who specializes in purchasing Japanese products or even relatives and friends to bring them back to Japan for you.

Mainland stores currently have: (It doesn’t seem to be available at the moment, I will add it when it is available^^!)

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Q: I want to make my SD more beautiful... What should I do^^?

About the beauty issues of SD, it is divided into the following points~~

lt; 1gt; Disassembly:

Usually the entire SD must be disassembled. It’s best to start from the feet, pull the soles of the feet apart, and remove the hook, then you can loosen the entire SD. However, there is another elastic line on the hand, so you have to pull out the palm and untie the hook as well. It can be disassembled.

lt; 2gt; Grinding the side lines:

SD has more or less side line problems when it leaves the factory. It is okay not to deal with it, but if it cannot be seen, you can use water sandpaper to soak it. Water grinds away

. Water sandpaper can be purchased at model shops. The grinding method is from coarse to fine, and the number is from 400/600/800/1000/1200... It depends on personal requirements.

Some people who love their children will grind it to 2000, which feels fine. It's smooth and smooth^^ Those who are brave and careful can use a ceramic knife to scrape off most of the side lines and then grind them with sandpaper, which will be faster.

Q: What should I do if I am afraid of damaging it and dare not do it myself? Can I ask someone for help?

A: Grinding the lateral line is very painful. It only takes several hours to count. After a few days, your hands will be very sore, so it is best to do it yourself. If you hire someone to grind it for you, you will have to pay a price, otherwise it will be very heartless.

lt; 3gt; Spray protective paint:

It is also possible not to spray. If you are worried about problems such as makeup falling off, you can spray one or two layers.

Protective paint can be purchased in model shops: Brand: MR.COLOR One bottle each of matte and semi-matt is enough, and the price is about 200 yuan per bottle.

Q: How to spray it?

A: If you don’t like the shiny look, you can just spray matt protective paint or spray one layer of semi-gloss first and then two layers of matt. . Some people also like it to be shiny

and will spray an extra layer of semi-gloss at the end...it depends on your happiness^^ It is best to spray the protective paint on a sunny day, as there will be moisture when spraying on a relatively humid day , it will be white, the distance of spraying is about 20~30cm, if it is too close, the paint will turn into a waterfall~~ (If the spray is broken, then you will just cry T_T)

lt; 4gt; How can I help? Doll bathing:

It is recommended to use the now very popular magic sponge, which is available in supermarkets and department stores. Most of the dirt can be wiped off with water. But be careful

Avoid the parts with makeup (of course you won’t be afraid if you have sprayed protective paint). If you use the magic sponge too hard, the paint may be wiped off. If the dirt is difficult to remove

you can wipe it with a magic sponge dipped in polishing water. Most of it can be wiped off. If it really doesn't work... you may have to polish it with sandpaper

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lt; 5gt; How to remove makeup from a doll:

Generally, doll makeup is made with model paint or acrylic paint, so use a cotton pad dipped in a suitable solvent. Or just use remover to wash off the makeup.

lt; 6gt; How to apply makeup on a doll:

For those who are not skilled enough, it is recommended not to apply too much paint at once. Start painting with light colors, and then gradually increase the color. Paint the doll's makeup well,

In addition to practice, there is only practice!

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The above is modified and compiled on the basis of others

BJD: As the name suggests, ball joint dolls are dolls whose joints are connected by ball-shaped parts. It is precisely because of such a special structure that BJD can display richer movements and postures more vividly. In addition, most contemporary BJDs are taller than dolls in the past (generally around 43cm to 70cm), which makes the space for shaping the dolls wider. BJD dolls can not only change clothes, but also modify makeup, change hands, feet, hair, and even eyeballs. . . . . . Therefore, BJD has endless charm for players. She gives players a space to express their personality without restraint.

When it comes to the origin of BJD, it can be traced from two aspects.

In terms of technical structure, Hans Bellmer must be mentioned.

Hans Bellmer was born on the Baltic coast of Russia (now Lithuania). He had an abusive father. He grew up under the loving care of his mother. He became extremely interested in adventure and fantasy novels. He also liked philosophy and literature in school. , art and mathematics. Hans Bellmer is one of the masters of Surrealism, but most people are familiar with Dali. Because his views on humanoid works have influenced Japanese humanoid joints, his works are often mentioned as discussions or symbols in many exhibitions and discussions of humanoid joints. In the winter of 1925, he spent 3 months in Paris and began to notice the works of スーラパスキンの. At this time, he met the humanoid writer Naruto. The husband of this writer was his family doctor. In order to make a living, he worked as a commercial designer. Opened a design office in Berlin. Worked as a commercial advertising designer until 1926. In 1931, his father suffered a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) and retired, so he moved with his parents to live with his cousin. When his mother moved, she brought Hans Bellmer a toy box that recalled his childhood, which left a strong impression on him and influenced his subsequent creations. The following year, he traveled to Italy for his wife's recuperation. At the end of the year, he, his wife, his brother, and his cousin went to see the opera "The Tales of Hoffmann" and got inspiration from the humanoid artist Kobe Ryusu and the automaton. 1933 In order to protest against the Nazi government that took power, he gave up all business related to national interests. At the end of the year I started working on the figures. The following year, he self-published a photo album of human figures called "Ningyo". 1936 Published in French. These works had far-reaching significance for the later formation of BJD dolls.

In terms of appearance, Barbie has to be mentioned. Barbie can be said to be an outstanding toy that represents an era. Ruth Handler, the founder of Mattel, thought of designing a three-dimensional doll when she saw that her daughter liked to play with paper dolls that were popular at the time and enthusiastically helped them change their clothes and bags. While on vacation in Germany, Ruth accidentally discovered the German doll "Lily" who was 11.5 inches tall (about 29 centimeters) and measured 39-18-33. It was this doll that inspired Ruth. After returning to the United States, Ruth immediately transformed Lily's image to make her look as sexy and charming as Marilyn Monroe. On March 9, 1959, the world's first blonde beauty doll was officially launched. Ruth named her after her youngest daughter Barbara. From then on, the blonde beauty was called "Barbie". "Barbie"'s boyfriend "Kenny" is the name of Ruth's son. In 1959, "Barbie" participated in the New York Toy Fair. That year became a turning point in her "life". Everyone was attracted to her: perfect figure, measurements of "39, 18, 33", golden hair, fresh appearance, and several drawers of beautiful clothes. No one has ever seen such a toy. If this were a real person, how charming she would be! "Barbie" shocked the world, and the world also got to know Ruth Handler. Today, one billion Barbie dolls have been sold in 150 countries around the world.

Based on the above origin information, the basic structure and principles of BJD can be briefly described here. In terms of technical application, BJD adopts the structural theory of ball joints, which enriches the doll's modeling capabilities; in terms of appearance, it draws on the concept of Barbie dolls and can freely change shapes. What BJD further develops on these foundations is that it is designed entirely based on the human body structure, so it is more lifelike and lovable in appearance.

Another founder of BJD that must be mentioned is Master Enku Akihiro of Japan's V agency. The SD doll developed by V Company is not only the pioneering work of BJD, but also the standard and model for all future BJD products. Today, the sizes and basic body shapes of all Korean and Japanese BJD dolls are based on and reference the body shapes of SD dolls. SD dolls are absolutely authoritative in many doll manufacturing technologies.

Although the origin of BJD can be said to be Japan, the status of Korean dolls cannot be ignored. South Korea has dozens of large and small doll manufacturing companies, and thousands of dolls flow from South Korea to the world every year.

It can be said that Korean dolls have further developed and evolved in form than SD, and have formed their own unique personality style. Korean dolls are also famous for their exquisiteness, and each doll is handmade, embodying the efforts of many Korean artists. I think such a professional and dedicated spirit of treating works is worth carrying forward and learning.

Reprinted information Thanks to the BLOG producer of the Ball Joint Doll Alliance

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