FAQ

What is a ball-jointed doll?
A ball-jointed doll, in the newest and most common sense of the term, is a doll made from resin (a type of material that is heavier than plastic and feels a bit like an eggshell), with body parts strung together by elastic string. Modern ball-jointed dolls, usually called BJDs for short, have only been produced since 1998-1999 and were originally only made in Japan by a company named Volks. Since then, many other companies have popped up, and today there’s a veritable deluge of companies to pick from.

What do you do with it?
That’s easy. Whatever you want. A BJD is made to be fully customizable, which is arguably for most people the appeal. They are much more realistic than, say, a Barbie doll, and therefore lend themselves to storytelling, art, and creative endeavours of any kind. Being fully poseable doesn’t hurt!

Where can I get more information?
The absolute BEST place to get information is Den of Angels, a forum catering to the BJD owner, newbie, and enthusiast. However, the forums are currently invite-only. If you can find someone to invite you, that would be the best thing to do. Bjd-wtf on Livejournal is another great place for the newbie to start looking. It has tons of information, though some may be a bit outdated.

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