Hi, y'all. Mouse here. I'm a newbie. I was vaguely aware of the existence of some sort of doll culture related to anime fandom, but never really investigated it. Then I went to A-Kon this year with a friend ( who didn't really "get" anime & needed a native guide -- she understands it more now) & saw everyone's gorgeous dolls there. I told myself I didn't need another expensive hobby ( model horses, scrapbooking, collage art, anime, Steampunk.... the list goes on...) but I found myself drawn to it, little by little. Now I'm waiting on my first doll.
A little about me -- I've been a SF/Fantasy fan forever, was introduced to anime by my younger brother in the 80's ( still have old VHS fansubs...) and am working on my first novel. Live in a suburb of Oklahoma City -- we moved here from San Antonio in 2000 when Kelly AFB closed & husband's job moved up here. Am owned by 1 cat & 6 koi fish. Voracious reader. Can be found running around cons in Steampunk garb. Anything else subject to change.