I chose not to reply to each individual comment on the previous post, because I'd rather continue my honest and fair appraisal of the four recast dolls I purchased. I am not telling or encouraging anyone to go purchase one, I am simply providing an opinion and understand that it is subject to scrutiny and objection.
However, I must admit it may appear to some that I am being hypocritical by even venturing down the recast trail. One may think if I was curious, I should have purchased just one doll, but there were four different coloured resins and I wanted to see how each colour compared with the legitimate dolls I had in those colours.
As a retired commercial artist (graphic designer), I understand the reasons for not purchasing recast dolls and agree totally with that thinking, but I also understand the reasons why some people do. Not everyone has the budget to purchase/collect legitimate BJD's, nor do those wishing to begin customising dolls want to risk experimenting on one.
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The one doll which I really wanted to look closely at, was this very dark charcoal one. Unlike the legitimate dark resin dolls, this doll has no seams showing, which makes me wonder if she was actually cast. Perhaps she is 3D printed or not in resin at all. I am not an expert in either and will leave that to those who are more knowledgeable about such things.
Personally, I'm not overly fond of the Popovy dolls as their elongated limbs and emaciated bodies remind me of people suffering from anorexia and I certainly would not like to experiment on a legitimate one, as their cost far exceeds even my own generous dolly budget. However, I do admit they make a great "clothes horse" and much like catwalk models, are wonderful to dress.
Furthermore, I'd like to think those critical of my four recast doll purchase, will take into consideration I have purchased well over eighty legitimate BJD's. More to the point, I hope those critics don't own any recast or fake dolls themselves . . . as the old saying goes "Those who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones".
NOTE: Legitimate Popovy dolls range from AU$1,200 for a blank doll plus shipping, up to AU$?? depending on what you choose (i.e. faceup AU$750, body blushing AU$750, eyes AU$75+, wigs can be from AU$750 to 3,000 ) and waiting time can be from 1 to 3 years.
Your collection, your business. I personally don't support recasts, but...well, these are material possessions and are not worth getting all worked up over. As you pointed out, these are fun to dress, just like any other little dolly.
ReplyDeleteSigh...it's been a long time since I myself have fooled with my ball-jointed dolls. They ALL need new faceups.
Hi RM!
DeleteWell doing new faceups on your BJD's will keep you occupied no less. My BJD faceups are okay, but some need restringing...and I absolutely hate doing that.
Oh, I heard about that before - that sometimes recast may look better than originals ;). This one looks almost unreal, but I'm sure you can turn her into real beauty. Can't wait to see her wigged and painted!
ReplyDeleteWell it will be a challenge, if nothing more, Chiriann. I've never tackled a faceup on black resin, so it's a bit daunting.
DeleteIf this doll was 3D printed, it almost certainly used resin in the print. I can see how this doll would make a good clothes model, but her aesthetics are also not to my taste. I do wonder how she would look with a face-up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Barb. I think that's all she'll be good for, because once I'm done with them all they won't be played with. All the costumes I'm doing are permanently attached. I have a staircase which I need to finish, and it might make a good place to pose them on.
DeleteBuy the dolls you like. They will bring you joy🥰 What others think doesn’t matter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Inesa, I do and will continue to buy whatever doll that appeals to me. I always think it's better to follow one's heart, I can live with my decisions, and you're right it doesn't matter what others may think.
DeleteBig hugs,
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