Plans for Arale

     All right, so I've got that Littlefee Madeleine paid off, and now I'm starting to get serious planning her outfits and such. Her wig is already here (I believe it's this one, in purple, but I bought it secondhand) and her clothes are slowly being rounded up. I have lots of Little Miss Matched clothes that fit very poorly on my Resinsoul Li, and I'm hoping they'll work better for a Littlefee body because they're so cute and colorful. But that's in case those clothes actually fit. What I want to show you is what I've actually planned for her based strictly on her character in the series.   So, firstly, what I specifically got from Fairyland was a Littlefee Madeleine, natural skin, no faceup and no sleeping faceplate. She's a relatively new sculpt from Fairyland, and I haven't been able to find any owner pictures of her, so all I have is her default pictures, in tan. This is what her face looks like:

     So, firstly, what I specifically got from Fairyland was a Littlefee Madeleine, natural skin, no faceup and no sleeping faceplate. She's a relatively new sculpt from Fairyland, and I haven't been able to find any owner pictures of her, so all I have is her default pictures, in tan. This is what her face looks like:

 

     It looks like a pretty close match already, but I'm thinking I may even open Madeleine's eyes just a tiny bit more to make them taller (that all depends on how big her eye wells are already and whether it actually turns out to be a big deal at all). Her lips, I think, would be cute if I parted them a little bit. Arale is always smiling or making some sort of face, and it's generally her mouth that changes the expression. She's rarely seen with her mouth closed. Luckily, I won't have to round out the ears (I saw that a few of the Littlefees had pointed ears, but Madeleine doesn't) and overall, she won't need too many mods. Except for sanding away that bellybutton. Arale doesn't have one--she's a robot!

     Anyway. I also found Moopandy on Etsy, who makes and sells Arale outfits in a couple different sizes. She's going to make a Littlefee-sized outfit for me that'll look like this:

                  

     It comes with the overalls, shirt, and hat, but no glasses. I did actually find a pair for pretty cheap (just some generic doll glasses, but they turned out to be the right size and shape). I also found some red sneakers with white laces that will go well with a few things I already have (and hope will fit her). And then, something that (even though she doesn't seem to wear it in the manga) totally suits her character. Godzilla Kigurumi. Arale loves movie monsters, especially Godzilla and Gamera. When I saw this, I knew she had to wear it as pajamas. It just fits really, really well with her personality.

                   

     So, yeah. That's what I have kind of floating around in my head as far as what I want to do with her (at least to start with) and I'm hoping it'll be a lot of fun. Dr. Slump is my favorite manga, and Arale is so goofy that I'd love to have a doll version of her. Hopefully Fairyland will keep up the speed they've got going now with their dolls (lately I've seen people getting their dolls within two months of ordering) and I won't go crazy with impatience. I hope everyone else's doll plans are coming along well, too. That's all for today, I think, so goodbye everybody. Thanks for reading.

~~Aronzo~~

Dragons.

     I think dragons are interesting, especially as dolls. One person could say "dragon doll" and think of something like Dollzone's Moon and Star, when another person would think of the same company's even dragon babies from the past. Others might even be thinking of the Aileendoll dragons, or the even more recent dragons from Cuarto Dolls. They are all wonderful examples of dragons--and they're all in BJD form! 

Tan dolls

     I think tan dolls are really gorgeous. 

Screwing with people is fun.

     My Resinsoul Li is probably my favorite doll (for the time being). I like not having set characters for them--more like personalities--and lately, she seems to like being my Creepy Japanese Doll. She wears the kimonos well, the way I like to dress/style her fits the bill, and she's especially suited for the job when I have her wearing yellow eyes. Her head also likes to tilt down so it looks like she's looking through her hair at you. She's creepy as hell, and I love it.

     Here are some examples of what I've been doing to freak out my roommates. If dolls scare you, I've put the photos after a jump so you don't have to look at these. If they don't and you like some good fun, go ahead and take a look.

A small rant.

     Why don't people use proper respiratory protection when they work on their dolls? Why do they spray their dolls inside their house with MSC or Dullcote or whatever and then complain that they don't like the sealants because it hurts their lungs? Why do these same people explain that they don't have a respirator because they're expensive? I got mine at Harbor Freight for 15 dollars! Fumes, dust, smoke...these are all things that aren't supposed to be in your lungs--these are all things that DAMAGE your lungs! Some of the chemicals in sealants (and even pastels) have been linked to lung cancer, COPD, and all sorts of other bad stuff from prolonged exposure. People die from this stuff. Cancer isn't fun. I shouldn't have to tell people this. Your life is worth more than 15 dollars. You can afford 15 dollars. Hell, you can afford to go for a 35 dollar respirator and it still won't compare to the medical bills that would be incurred later on without protection.

     Not to mention the people who might be in your house when you're spraying inside, unprotected. It's often recommended to spray outside (or in a well-ventilated area) and not to let people/animals near the area unprotected for at least 30 minutes AFTER you're done. So, not only is there potential to harm yourself from this exposure, you could also be hurting those around you. It's just not smart, and it's irresponsible. If you know the consequences and still choose to put yourself at risk, that's on you. But putting other people's health at risk, knowingly, is just... I mean, this stuff kills people. Do you really want that on your hands? Instead of paying for decent protection? Even if you don't get a mask because it's still "too expensive" for you, could you at least spray where you can't harm anyone else? And if you start to feel your lungs hurting, you should STOP right then--not continue until you're done with the faceup and about to pass out! You shouldn't keep doing this for three more months and refuse to see a doctor about it! Please, everyone, just be smart about it. Be considerate. Protect yourself, and protect those around you. No matter how much you love this hobby, it's not worth serious health issues like that. It's not worth shortening or even accidentally ending your life.

     I'm going to stop browsing the workshop threads now, because it just keeps getting worse.

Buying your first doll

     So, you're still bright-eyed and in wonder of all these beautiful dolls you see around. You come to admire some hobbyists, and you think you want your first BJD. 

   

Update

     So usually when I write, I try to make it about a specific topic, but today I'm just letting it loose and writing about what's going on with me, some plans I'm getting together, etc.