Understanding Features Of The BJD Doll

By Paulette Mason


For centuries, people have enjoyed playing with, or collecting figurines that emulate the human form. There are many types of these products, from the childhood toy to the lifelike and articulated manikins. The BJD doll is perhaps one of the most intriguing, unique and versatile styles of this collectible art.

There are a number of features that actually make these dolls stand out from all the others on the market. The most obvious of these is the one for which they are named, their ball and socket joints. These allow the figure to be fully articulated and to be placed in more realistic human positions and poses for the most accurate postures in display situations.

Most of these figurines will have articulation at key points such as the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and possibly at the waist as well. This type of set up allows them to be posed easily into natural human positions and to move smoothly. Sturdy electric cording is what holds everything together and permits the lifelike actions.

Their unusual looks are another reason many people find them so attractive. Made mostly in the Asian nations of China, Japan and South Korea, the style has often been explained as a realistic human representation but with a definite anime' influence, especially in the face. Hauntingly beautiful, these items are not really meant to be playthings for children, but rather as treasures for enthusiasts and adult collectors.

A small percentage of these products are made in lightweight vinyl or thin plastics for cost effectiveness, though the majority are cast in a special resin that is a bit harder, more durable and quite dense. Starting in the vicinity of about $100, these items are definite treasures as they can end up costing more than $1200. On the average, a mid range figurine will run between $600 and $700.

The ability to customize each piece is one of the many things that draw dedicated collectors to this style of figurine. Almost every aspect of these dolls can be individually selected, optimizing the personalization experience. The customer can choose all the details from skin tone, body type and age while purchasing parts like heads, eyes, hair, hands, feet, clothing and accessories separately to build their perfect manikin.

They also come in many different sizes. The smallest available options stand about 4" high, have limited facial definition and are commonly called Pocket Fairies because of how adorable they are. The larger manikins, rising to an impressive height of 27.5", allow for a lot more detailing to be done, particularly in the area of the face.

Perhaps the thing that makes these products truly unique and unlike most other items in the field, is their ability to represent the many phases of human life, from a toddling child to an aged adult. While some are made gender neutral, particularly those emulating young children, they are usually created to be anatomically correct and accurately age specific. Several styles of breastplates are available in order to allow the collector to achieve the most realistic results.




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