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Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 11:17 am
by Gabrielleh
This may sound silly, and I wasn't really sure where else to post it- But has anyone purchased from Island Dolls? They have some really cute 1/6th scale ones, but their website is kind of.. Confusing. My questions are:

A) Has anyone purchased from them before, and if so, what's your opinion on the dolls? Are they decent posers?
B) I'm really confused about how they price things. For example, http://www.islanddoll.com/goods.php?id=79 would this buy the doll as a complete package (IE, doll + head, outfit, wig, etc) or do those need to be purchased separately? It doesn't really tell you what you'd be getting, but has the option beneath to buy them individually.

Sorry again for such silly questions! Thank you in advance. c:

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 5:40 pm
by Kirahfaye
Junky Spot, Mint on Card and Denver Doll Emporium all carry Island Dolls if that helps any.

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 5:45 pm
by Gabrielleh
Thanks for the heads up! Junkyspot has a nice display of their different skintones, which was something else I was curious about! C:

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 6:07 pm
by skookum hime
Excellent posers and the resin is nice too!

I have owned a 1/6 Cookie before :3

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:06 pm
by zirconmermaid
Gabrielleh wrote:This may sound silly, and I wasn't really sure where else to post it- But has anyone purchased from Island Dolls? They have some really cute 1/6th scale ones, but their website is kind of.. Confusing. My questions are:

A) Has anyone purchased from them before, and if so, what's your opinion on the dolls? Are they decent posers?
B) I'm really confused about how they price things. For example, http://www.islanddoll.com/goods.php?id=79 would this buy the doll as a complete package (IE, doll + head, outfit, wig, etc) or do those need to be purchased separately? It doesn't really tell you what you'd be getting, but has the option beneath to buy them individually.

Sorry again for such silly questions! Thank you in advance. c:


On the link for the doll, I think the $160 price is just the doll. To get her with everything shown plus a carrying bag it would be $330.50 before shipping. DDE has her with and without faceup in stock. She's a really cute doll!

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:15 pm
by Gabrielleh
That's what I initially thought too.. But the individual prices threw me off- The body itself goes for 130$, and the head goes for 50$, which would be 180$ I guess they knock 20$ off if you buy both?
I really wish they just offered a better description. If it's 160$ for the entire set, then it'd be a great steal!

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:19 pm
by Nella
I'm afraid I can't be of any help for figuring the ordering system from the company website. The resin isn't regular urethane resin, it's environmental resin, which has more translucence. The posing on the 1/6 dolls is wonderful. Viviana, my Island Doll Jessie, is the best BJD for posing out of my crew. In addition to being double-jointed, the upper arms and thighs rotate. :)

160$ is for the blank doll, without face up, eyes or wig. It's the head attached to the body, with a birth card (certificate of authenticity) and the doll box.

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:23 pm
by Gabrielleh
Alright, thanks! I really appreciate all the input C:

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Tue May 21, 2013 2:59 am
by Kae915
i have a 1/4 island doll. I'n my opinion, she is an ok poser, but the hole in her elbow joint is so small, the elastic cant move, so no matter how i restring her arms, there isnt a difference =/ but they somewhat hold a pose if she feels like it. as for standing, i cant leave her alone for 20 seconds :roll: she is lazy and she decides when to do what.

Re: Question about Island Dolls~

PostPosted: Tue May 21, 2013 9:17 am
by Gabrielleh
Lol! Oh no! I had that problem when I first got my RS Ju- I restrung her immediately, but the stuff I had was a little too thick for her arms. After I tried a thinner elastic it worked well. I've had to retighten it a few times though.
Thanks a bunch for your opinion btw. :3 I'm really considering saving up for one (Eventually, we're in the process of moving while my fiance switches to a university!), when money isn't so tight.