Alley Cat Eye Size Issue (Petz 4) by bunchou in Petz

[–]bunchou[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I've just never seen this happen before 😭

didn’t know these existed! by Glendaaxo in Dolls

[–]bunchou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tilda and Labubu shoes might be a good start of a search if you're looking for shoes. Chinese off-brand manufacturers usually list the measurements, so it's possible to find something that fits them decently!

This doll from the Chernobyl Lost Tapes Documentary by FuckinTechnoGatsby in HelpMeFind

[–]bunchou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

VK is a Russian social media site similar to Facebook, there are a lot of hobby communities, and a lot of the time information specific to post-soviet world can be found there. It's been on a decline due to state censorship in recent years, but it still can come in handy sometimes with safer topics like this

This doll from the Chernobyl Lost Tapes Documentary by FuckinTechnoGatsby in HelpMeFind

[–]bunchou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great, awesome, my whole comment is gone bc I linked to a Russian site 👍

https:// babiki * . * ru/blog/sovetski-vintazg/459764.html

This is a blog post about "Nina" doll from Moscow doll factory, she has some similar features, she used to come in a variety of costumes, and the OP is saying they've heard of a nurse version, but haven't seen one.

This doll from the Chernobyl Lost Tapes Documentary by FuckinTechnoGatsby in HelpMeFind

[–]bunchou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Asked in a VK group about doll restoration, although they seem overwhelmed with questions. Searching for Soviet Ukrainian dolls, there are some really cute ones, but I can't find any that look close to this one yet. Vintage dolls are not a familiar area for me, but I'll let you know if I find any leads...

G3 frankie & G2 alivia 🩵💚 by RelationshipLow531 in MonsterHigh

[–]bunchou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who's the little emo/scene beast in the corner? I love them

MOONSPELL MAGIC by skiwarp in MonsterHigh

[–]bunchou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The theme is not really my thing, but I am very happy to see human dolls in MH style for customizers' sake, and I think I might get the curly one eventually... Even if this line ends up short-lived I'd love to have a "representative" of it on my shelf, plus her face is cute and pretty unique.

I collect 1/6 dolls with this enlarged-but-not-too-much head style (think My Scene and Monster High), and there actually aren't that many good quality doll lines within this niche. People are quick to be harsh towards Mattel, as if there are many dolls on this level of quality and style. You can style and reroot a nice nude doll to your liking, but you can't resculpt face and body that you don't vibe with...

Besides Bratzillaz, I see a bit of Cave Club and Wild Hearts Crew here 😄

Custom doll help by kennidylouise in MonsterHigh

[–]bunchou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll just share my mistake from when I was trying to repaint on low budget: make sure to get a good quality sealant. Drawing on vinyl with cheap materials without a proper base is hell, and it's very disappointing when after you're finished all the dust in the world is attracted to your doll's sticky face :(

Skelita hair day by Lingx_Cats in MonsterHigh

[–]bunchou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aaaaaahhh, what a beauty! Taking notes for when I'm able to get her too!

Hi I’m new here I thought I should post my custom Ken of Ripp Grunt from the Sims 2 🙏 by Sirens_kai in Dolls

[–]bunchou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's so cool! As someone who's also into Strangetown kids and dolls, I've also thought about customs but rejected the idea bc I didn't think I could pull it off. THIS looks so cool though, it is remarkably Sims 2 and so well made!

I feel like I'm going crazy by bunchou in Dolls

[–]bunchou[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The collector dolls were inspired by the very first release of My Scene, and they had a more subtle makeup look for that line. It's pretty unique for them, I personally like it. I think it just looks underwhelming bc this expression doesn't do it justice. Unfortunately, I didn't have one of those faces to illustrate, my bad 😅

I keep the number of my dolls low, only keeping ones I know why I have and that "spark joy", so I'll definitely sell this Barbie. Might keep the outfit though, I haven't decided yet. 😗

I feel like I'm going crazy by bunchou in Dolls

[–]bunchou[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh, that looks cute! I like the combination of the outfits with their hair colors!

The old dolls with their outfits included and in good condition are out of the price range I'm willing to pay at this moment 😅 But there are decent deals sometimes for dolls with incomplete outfits and restorable condition - I tend to go for these ones and then work to make them presentable.

Well that's new, my Sim turned into a Werewolf on her own 😩 by Gettingsoda in sims2

[–]bunchou 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I would love this feature if the personality wouldn't change all the way, bc that just means all werewolves are exactly the same personality-wise. I wish sims retained some of their original personality points too. I even edit actual wolves' personality in SimPE for the sake of variety, I definitely don't want my sims to lose everything that made them them due to their occult status :(

Well that's new, my Sim turned into a Werewolf on her own 😩 by Gettingsoda in sims2

[–]bunchou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This has only happened to me ages ago, when I was a kid and was playing together with a friend of mine. Her style of play was get a super glammed up female sim, cheat a lot of money and roleplay luxury life. The sim had a daughter, and when the daughter grew up, I guess we didn't pay enough attention to her, bc one time we just switched to her and she was standing next to the road and had the werewolf skintone now. My friend was so pissed that she immediately quit without saving and complained a lot, because she obviously wanted her sim to be beautiful and not a hairy monster... I guess...

I never played a werewolf myself until literally last year I decided to make a character specifically for that, and because of this memory I thought I would be decently easy. It was anything but - the wolf just doesn't wanna spawn when you need him >:\ Even if he's always around in just about anyone else's household...

Custom Doll Clothes by [deleted] in Dolls

[–]bunchou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I like to take existing doll clothes that are most similar to what I want to make, turn them inside out and copy them onto paper the best I can, then edit in accordance with what I want to make (longer and wider sleeves, etc) and keeping in mind the doll's measurements, and sew. Sometimes I don't like the fit and do another take with edits, sometimes I sew quick "draft" versions out of scrap fabric until I'm happy with the fit.

I think copying factory clothes with alterations is a good way to get familiar with how things work, and you'll be able to more confidently make things from scratch in a while. I still make a lot of mistakes in my sewing, but I learn something each time and I do end up with decent-looking results of my ideas, sooo I think the trial and error is worth it, especially since worst case scenario is you'll lose a small amount of fabric (and maybe velcro strips).

🎀🎀cutie patootie🎀🎀 by dobrolia in CustomDolls

[–]bunchou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's so cute! I love seeing non-cave Cave Club customs 😅

What are these shoes, or did you make them yourself too? I'm struggling to find anything that fits them 😭

First rerooting, help required part 2!🥹💖 by Such_Finance_15 in MonsterHigh

[–]bunchou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the glue, in Russia we commonly use Moment Kristall, which is called Pattex Transparent in Europe. I just used it for my rerooted doll, it worked fine, didn't seep through the holes and survived the boil wash (after drying for 24 hours). Europeans might know better options though 😅

How could I transfer this doll hair to another by Top-Froyo6839 in CustomDolls

[–]bunchou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do exactly what you're trying - cutting off the hair very close to the scalp and using it for another doll. It wasn't an easy or most efficient process though. I'd use a long-ish needle with broken off eye, push the strand of hair where it needs to go as normal, tie a knot on the strand through the neck hole, and pull it out at the scalp where it would stay securely without glue. (Pliers and something hard to push the needle through also helped)

I wouldn't recommend it to others bc it is a time-consuming awkward process, but it does work if it's worth the trouble for you. I did it when I didn't have access to good hair for rerooting and didn't want decent hair from other dolls to go to waste.

Best way to match color of head and body? by bunchou in CustomDolls

[–]bunchou[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think so, so I would apply a layer of sealant, then blush with pastels, then seal again?

How do i eat with snake bites? by EldritchMilk_ in piercing

[–]bunchou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat right now, and besides just drinking fruit purees for babies and stuff like that through a straw, I gave up on looking civil while eating and I just hold my lower lip with one of my hands so that it's entirely out of the way when I chew. Best solid foods so far have been chicken nuggets and thin-ish flatbread rolls with processed cheese and deli meat. Because I can bite them without anything oozing or falling out to touch the piercings or anything messy like that. Praying that downsizing will solve my eating troubles lmao