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<title>Doll + Character FAQ</title>
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<summary type="html" ><![CDATA[<div><u><b>Den of Angels</b></u><br />
<b>FIRST:</b> The ULTIMATE place to look for information on BJDs: <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/" target="_blank"><b>Den of Angels</b></a>. If you have more questions about BJDs in general and not mine specifically, you're better off asking here.<br /><br />
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<div><u><b>The MOST Frequently Asked Questions</b></u><br /><br />

<b>• What are these things called?</b><br />
Ball-Jointed Dolls (BJD) or Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls (ABJD).<br /><br />

<b>• Why are they so girly-looking?</b><br />
Welcome to Asian aesthetic. Androgyny's pretty.<br /><br />

<b>• Where did you get your dolls?</b><br />
<a href="http://www.doll-zone.com/" target="_blank">Dollzone</a> (US Vendor: <a href="http://www.junkyspot.com/" target="_blank">Junkyspot</a> // Canadian Vendor: <a href="http://www.featherfall.ca/" target="_blank">Featherfall</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.dollfairyland.com/" target="_blank">Fairyland</a><br />
<a href="http://www.eluts.com/" target="_blank">Luts</a><br />
<a href="http://alchemiclabo.cms.drecom.jp/" target="_blank">Alchemic Labo</a><br />
<a href="http://dollsoom.com/" target="_blank">Soom</a><br />
<a href="http://domuya.net/" target="_blank">Domuya</a><br />
<a href="http://crobidoll.com/" target="_blank">Crobidoll</a><br /><br />

<b>• How did you make these dolls?</b><br />
I didn't. I bought them.<br /><br />

<b>• How much are they?</b><br />
Mine were anywhere from $350 to $800. No, I don't know where you can get them cheaper. You want one, start saving.<br /><br />

<b>• They're expensive. Why spend so much on a doll?</b><br />
Because I want to. They're fulfilling in every artistic endeavor I enjoy -- photography, photo editing, painting, writing, drawing, all that good stuff.<br /><br />

<b>• Are you selling them/Can I have them?</b><br />
Emphatically no.<br /><br />

<b>• What do the acronyms stand for?</b><br />
DZ = Dollzone (Doll company)<br />
FL = Fairyland (Doll company)<br />
CP = Cereberus Project (Doll company)<br />
SD = Super Dollfie = 60cm (Doll size)<br />
MSD = Mini Super Dollfie = 40-43cm (Doll size)<br />
SSDF = Super Senior Delf (Doll type)<br />
MNF = Minifée (Doll type)<br />
MSC = Mr. Super Clear (Doll painting material)<br /><br />

<b>• Can I draw __________?</b><br />
Sure! Got no problems with my photos/characters being used as drawing references. Give me a link and I'll feature it in my journal.<br /><br />

<b>• Can I use your photos for avatars/signatures/wallpapers/etc.?</b><br />
Short answer: <b>No.</b> Ask me about it, maybe we'll talk.<br /><br /></div>


<div><u><b>The Dolls</b></u><br /><br />
<b><u>Ysrael</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://www.doll-zone.com/" target="_blank">Dollzone</a> Tan Yuu Silver Fox Fullset bought through <a href="http://www.junkyspot.com/" target="_blank">Junkyspot</a> <br />
<b>Height:</b> 70cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://www.doll-zone.com/" target="_blank">Dollzone</a> default<br />
<b>Body Blushing:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 16mm Chills Albino <a href="http://www.etherealangels.com/" target="_blank">Gumdrops</a><br /><br />

<b><u>Mathey</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://www.dollfairyland.com/" target="_blank">Fairyland</a> Minifée Normal Skin Shushu Boy<br />
<b>Height:</b> 43cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194888" target="_blank">Elemental</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 14mm <a href="http://dollsoom.com/" target="_blank">Soom</a> Kiwi<br /><br />

<b><u>Remi</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://www.eluts.com/" target="_blank">Luts</a> Super Senior Delf Flood<br />
<b>Height:</b> 70.5cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Body Blushing:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 16mm <a href="http://www.dollfairyland.com/" target="_blank">Fairyland</a> Green<br /><br />

<b><u>Vao</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://www.doll-zone.com/" target="_blank">Dollzone</a> Tan Floy bought through <a href="http://www.featherfall.ca/" target="_blank">Featherfall</a><br /> 
<b>Height:</b> 60cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Body Blushing:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 16mm Chills <a href="http://www.etherealangels.com/" target="_blank">Gumdrops</a><br /><br />

<b><u>Denas</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://alchemiclabo.cms.drecom.jp/" target="_blank">U-noa</a> Quluts L-bi<br />
<b>Height:</b> 43cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://roosterblue.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">RoosterBlue</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> ... >.>;<br /><br />

<b><u>Falen</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://dollsoom.com/" target="_blank">Soom</a> Gena + <a href="http://domuya.net/" target="_blank">Domuya</a> Flexi Body<br />
<b>Height:</b> 60cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Body Blushing:</b> <a href="http://r727.deviantart.com/" target=_"blank">Kalenthi/R727</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a> // <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254448" target="_blank">Spite & Malice</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 18mm <a href="http://www.dollmore.net/" target="_blank">Dollmore</a> Glass Burgundy<br /><br />

<b><u>Jin</u></b><br />
<b>Mold:</b> <a href="http://crobidoll.com/" target="_blank">Crobidoll</a> Mikhail (LE)<br />
<b>Height:</b> 65cm<br />
<b>Face-up:</b> <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94734" target=_"blank">SDink</a><br />
<b>Wig:</b> <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254448" target="_blank">Spite & Malice</a><br />
<b>Eyes:</b> 16mm unknown acrylics<br /><br /></div>


<div><u><b>The Clothes</b></u><br /><br />
<a href="http://www.doll-zone.com/" target="_blank">Dollzone</a><br />
<a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98543" target="_blank">LordSesshoumaruSama</a><br />
<a href="http://www.iplehouse.com/" target="_blank">Iplehouse</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dollmore.net/" target="_blank">Dollmore</a><br />
<a href="http://www.eluts.com/" target="_blank">Luts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cheerydoll.com/dollenglish/main.htm"  target=_"blank">Cheerydoll</a><br />
<a href="http://sadol.com/" target="_blank">Sadol</a><br />
<a href="http://crobidoll.com/" target="_blank">Crobidoll</a><br />
<a href="http://www.anotherspace.co.kr/" target="_blank">Anotherspace</a><br />
<a href="http://nightfallwalker.web.fc2.com/" target="_blank">Nightfall</a><br />
<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Sunnys-Wonderful-World" target="_blank">Sunny's Wonderful World</a><br />
<a href="http://featherfall.ca" target="_blank">Featherfall</a><br />
<a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181137" target="_blank">Icarus Designs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173379" target="_blank">Tata's Paradise</a><br />
Remi's guns: <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210447" target="_blank">Needful Things</a> on DoA<br />
Remi's glasses: <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Jamies-BJD-Props-and-Eraser-Shop">Jamie's BJD Props and Eraser Shop</a><br />
Remi's books: I handmade all of Remi's books. This is the amazing tutorial on Den of Angels that I used: <a href="http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147608&highlight=book+tutorial" target="_blank">Book Tutorial</a><br /><br /></div>


<div><u><b>Face-Ups + Blushing</b></u><br /><br />
<b>Materials:</b> Rembrandt soft pastels, Windsor & Newton Acrylics, Liquitex Acrylics, Liquitex Gloss Medium, Mr. Super Clear UV Flat, Zoukeimura Finishing Spray<br /><br /></div>

<div><u><b>The Camera + Related Stuff</b></u><br /><br />
I have a Canon 450D/XSi with the kit lens and a 100mm EF f/2.8 macro lens. Previously I used my boyfriend's Sony Cybershot DSC-F707. I use <b>Photoshop CS3</b> to edit my photos. If you want to know how I edited/colored a specific photo, feel free to ask. </div>]]></summary>
<updated>2009-03-06T13:39:18-05:00</updated>
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