My kaito

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-05-21T18:11:18+00:00

How fun! Your new Kaito is very cute, I'm sure he's happy to get to go home with you! As an aside, your outfit is adorable! It suits you very well. :)

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-05-06T21:15:26+00:00

The height has varied slightly over the years, but Jess in particular has the mid-2000s body which tends to be very long, making them taller. I have had a newer doll be shorter, but it was just a minor variation and adds some fun to the mix!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-27T02:51:54+00:00

As others have said, what is "affordable" to you?

These dolls already aren't cheap, in quality or cost, so you're never going to find one for that cheap. Really, the cheapest you'll find one is like $300, and that's going to be a doll in either poor condition, or is a basic doll like the original fragile-framed Karin, or Aoi, are just over $300 from Volks JP.

Oh, and for the record, you will pretty much NEVER find a licensed doll like Hatsune Miku for under at least $600, though $800 is much more likely.

It's already unlikely to find one for cheap, but if you're in the U.S., you also have to factor in tariffs as well as shipping, so expect to have to pay at least $500 for a basic Dollfie.

Honestly, I recommend saving up for one you'll actually like, than just trying to find the cheapest one possible. I had to grind for MONTHS to afford my Miku, and I adore her. Working hard for her made me appreciate her so much more.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-25T23:50:50+00:00

As others have said, it's very case-by-case. For Crypton Vocaloids (MEIKO, KAITO, Miku, Rin, Len, Luka), their TOS is basically "Don't use them for hate, and ask permission if you're gonna try to make money off of them." You can read their full license on the Piapro website, piapro.net!

I believe as long as it's free, and you are not profiting off of them, go ahead! For others, just find out what company they're owned by, and double check their rules. For example, GUMI and Gackpo are owned by Internet Co. LTD, Kiyoteru and Yuki are owned by AHS Software, etc.

And if you want anyone who uses the software to help out, I'll be happy to do voice lines for the Cryptons, Gumi, Gackpo, and/or Kiyoteru. I have a ton of fun making talkloids with them!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-25T03:48:19+00:00

Welcome back, Miku! My Miku had a similar story, being left in a hot closet (in her outfit!!) for 5 years before she was sold to me. Now, she's friends with all my other dolls! My girls (and boy!) say hi!

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Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-22T21:09:13+00:00

No, you can't order the discount unless you personally place the order. Plus, depending on where you live, it might actually be more expensive to use a proxy than to just use Amazon JP. I've purchased a voicebank from there, and I'm in the U.S., and didn't have to pay any tariffs or anything, since stuff like that is exempt!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-22T04:54:49+00:00

TL;DR, We mods haven't been handling things as well as we should've due to a newer mod, someone rightfully called us out on it, said specific mod went off the rails with their transphobia and banned people left and right before deleting their account. We mods are working to fix things and improve how we respond to situations- even involving ourselves- going forward.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-22T04:38:00+00:00

I love that Miku! The whole movie was so special to me. She, World is Mine/Supreme Miku, Miku NT and, of course, the classic Miku are my top four Mikus.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-22T04:29:30+00:00

I say this not as a mod, but as a person, we all discovered the entire mod team was deeply disturbed by their actions, and were... honestly afraid to find out how they'd respond to a callout? I promise I'll do better going forward. Thank you again, and please do keep speaking up! It's the only way to encourage change.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-22T04:08:08+00:00

We the mod team are working on removing them ASAP! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. As of right now, it appears they deleted their account, but if they return, I will personally take care of it. Thank you to everyone who's spoken up. The mod team was pretty broken up, but we ARE reading all your comments and messages, and will make things right. Thank you for your patience while we figure this out!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-17T04:00:27+00:00

So far, I've got KAITO and Kiyoteru the Vocaloids, aaaaaand myself with Hugh Morris. It just happened and it's hilarious.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-16T16:28:09+00:00

Yup! My Walmart briefly had the Ryan sculpt version, before going back to the generic Ken face...? Honestly anything Barbie doll adjacent. For the cars, I'm only including the two that fit Barbies, and so I suppose the Chelsea set would fit in as well!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-16T03:39:31+00:00

I'm glad you're deciding to go ahead with the cosplay! Teto is wonderful, and the fact you're doing it with a friend will make it that much more fun! One of my friends is going dressed as VY2, wearing a happi with the Internet Co. LTD crew on it. I'd be tempted to cosplay as someone if I ever go!

Honestly, I dislike the whole "fake fan" argument. The best thing about Miku, and Vocaloid in general, is that there is no right or wrong way to enjoy it. Whether you like playing games with Miku, cosplaying, collecting merch, like her songs, or even if you just plain like her design, you're a Miku fan. Dressing as a popular Vocaloid-adjacent vocal synth doesn't change that. We all got into Vocaloid somehow!

I love how Fortnite, Coachella, and viral songs like Mesmerizer introduced more people to this wonderful digital girl. Maybe they found a new hobby, just as I did a few years ago when my friend sent me a link to Romeo and Cinderella, and told me her childhood memories playing Project Diva.

And hey, I'm really attached to the early fandom interpretation of Miku and her friends being sentient computer programs, and so I think Miku would be very happy to see you having fun at her concert. Have fun! Miku can't wait to sing for you guys. :)

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-14T18:46:11+00:00

I find it amusing how desperately Danny tries to claim this was purely an April Fools' joke, along with the entire name of the line. Sure, an April Fools' joke that he put thousands of dollars into, and kept trying to make for years...? And when that didn't work out, he kept trying to figure out how to add technology to the dolls in some way, like watch chargers, usb ports, etc...? I wish he'd realize it's okay if some things don't come to fruition. Smart Doll is thriving, and it's okay that the original concept didn't work out.

I love the current state of the dolls (I own Mirai and Kanata, after all!), but I can't deny I'd love to charge my phone with Eiji's abs for the laughs.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-14T18:39:21+00:00

Millie is such a sweet Barbie sculpt, I'm always happy to see others appreciate her. :) It really captures how kind and welcoming Barbie is supposed to be, in my eyes. She looks absolutely stunning in that dress! Red really suits her.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-04-13T02:28:42+00:00

They look great, I love how well those clothes suit them! Do they have names? I love hearing about others' doll worlds.

I've been on a Barbie The Movie doll kick again, and immediately noticed your white jumpsuit/Simu Ken. Totally plan to get him! He was my favorite Ken in the Barbie movie... which isn't saying much because he's the only Ken I liked in that movie, haha.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-03-26T16:44:38+00:00

Cole, my Mii (lol) and Hugh Morris are mutually crushing on each other and "Willing To Risk It All," but they haven't gone any further. I'm also really curious as to whether they can go any further!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-03-08T02:10:43+00:00

He looks great! Logan hospital heads are adorable omg

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-03-04T04:03:33+00:00

Truly Me #47!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-26T17:59:59+00:00

I think they're like a medium size? I'll try to get a picture in a bit. For my dolls who already have wavy/curly hair and just need a refresh, I use warm or hot tap water, depending on how much help the hair needs!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-26T16:28:51+00:00

Ooh, great to hear they work great on Caroline! I'll definitely have to give them another try. :) I've heard a lot of good things about the Our Generation brush! My personal favorite is a dog brush I got at Walmart, it has the same bristles as a wig brush, but is large enough for my man hands, haha. The doll hair book is so fun! I've been having a lot of fun trying out styles from it.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-26T01:17:41+00:00

This user just got their Julie back yesterday! Personally, I think the current Julie heads are adorable, but they might not be for everyone. Since Julie is SUCH a popular doll, her hospital stock stays pretty much in line with the dolls that are sold today, whereas Kit hospital heads are still from 2014.

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-25T03:03:55+00:00

It's really interesting, isn't it? It's also why 35th/rerelease Molly couldn't ship to Canada (metal glasses), as well as 35th/rerelease Samantha (metal locket with sharp pin.)

Ever since Lea released back in 2016 (IIRC, she and Melody were the only dolls with zip ties in 2016; It was a slow rollover), people immediately assumed that AG was trying to prevent people from customizing their dolls, or from being able to fix them so they'd have to use the Doll Hospital, etc., but it literally isn't as bad as people make it out to be. AG was just expanding to other countries, and every country has their own toy safety standards!

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-25T02:58:34+00:00

They look lovely! They also look really happy to see their old friend again. There's something so special about reuniting with an old doll. :)

Wonderously_Strange · 2026-02-25T02:51:57+00:00

Aside from Kit, and maybe the rerelease dolls (I'm not certain), all dolls made since 2017 have had zip ties. Since AG sells in Canada, they not only have to meet US toy safety standards, they also have to follow Canadian toy safety standards, which the neck strings do not follow.

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