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Title: Pullips?
Post by: keri1234 on May 02, 2018, 12:11:51 PM
I remember that back in the day (around 2009/2010) Pullips were a big thing on this forum. In fact, that is how I got into Pullips in the first place...and then that led to BJDs as well. I haven't seen Pullips around the forum for a while and I see that there are no recent Pullip threads. Is anyone into Pullips these days? I'd love to see pictures!

Here's my first girl, Amy, a Pullip Nina/
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Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Olympus on May 02, 2018, 08:09:55 PM
Pullips are the gateway drug to BJDs in my opinion.  ;)

I don't have pictures at the moment, but I have 3 anime Pullips (Rozen Maiden's Shinku, Black Butler's Sebastian, and Cyborg 009's Cyborg 003) and one Dal who is in desperate need of a makeover/restoration.

I love the little setup Amy has! Is that little chair those ones meant for phones? I've seen some of those in the little Claires section of my local Toys 'R' Us (RIP). If mine is still open, I might have to pick a couple up for them!
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: brightberry on May 03, 2018, 10:05:18 AM
I have a few.  I think about 10?  But I don't have one of my collection all together.

This is my redressed girl:
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And my secret favorite.  Shhhh....
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And they are definitely a gateway to bjd.  But so were monster high and Tonner dolls.  Or... maybe anything doll.

Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: klein on May 10, 2018, 06:22:55 PM
I'm still actively collecting Pullip, I have an absurd number of them  :blush: . Himawari is one of my newest girls so I'll share a few pictures of her...
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Pullip Kayano just got announced recently, she will be released in September in Japan (October in the US)
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Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Eternia on May 12, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I recently got back into pullip last year! The community has really shrunk :( when I went looking for the old forums, they were all gone! The omocha Facebook group seems to be where it’s at now! I have...10? They are currently packed from moving but I am having so much fun with them again!
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: kestral_kitsune on May 13, 2018, 04:37:41 PM
only one i have is a Taeyang one that looks like hide from X-japan I can't remember his name for the life of me
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Loa on May 14, 2018, 05:17:28 PM
So, I have 36? I think?

I saw Abasca the other day and her husband insisted she had 100, but she claimed only 63!
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: kamakazee82 on May 16, 2018, 06:35:08 PM
Quote from: kestral_kitsune on May 13, 2018, 04:37:41 PM
only one i have is a Taeyang one that looks like hide from X-japan I can't remember his name for the life of me

hash? there are several actual Hide taeyangs now ...

i have about 35 ... facebook has really killed most forums ... can't stand it, so disorganized and chaotic :\
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: NsMLPonies on May 18, 2018, 07:08:07 AM
I only have 1, and that is a Dal that I customized, but I am trying to either sell it trade her for a Pullip! I may eventually obtain quite a few of these wonderful little dollies, but Idk. :P

Honestly, I'm more of a blythe person!
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Zapper on May 22, 2018, 08:42:49 PM
I have Bloody Red Hood, Naoko and Peter Pan (redressed) as well as a Mocha MiO I am constantly changing ^.^
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: NsMLPonies on May 22, 2018, 08:53:15 PM
I have 4 Pullip dolls coming my way shortly! They are Zuora (not sure if I spelled that correctly. Lol), Hangry, Sweet Macaron, and Hanyaama. I'm trading bjd clothes for them
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Taxel on May 29, 2018, 02:20:19 AM
I still have my first two Pullips (Ala and Taeyang Hash) but over the years I just got tired of dealing with Pullips' problems. I sold Eos and Mir before completely clearing my wishlist. The only ones still clinging on are the Little Prince release, since I waited more years than I care to admit for them to finally be made. But the quality just isn't worth the price at all. Poor quality wigs, bodies, eyes, clothes/accessories, faceups... its just too much. I'd rather spend such a large chunk of change on a doll that doesn't need extra work. I don't customize or make clothes/wigs myself so its just too big an investment.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Zapper on May 29, 2018, 03:45:37 AM
Quote from: Taxel on May 29, 2018, 02:20:19 AM
I still have my first two Pullips (Ala and Taeyang Hash) but over the years I just got tired of dealing with Pullips' problems. I sold Eos and Mir before completely clearing my wishlist. The only ones still clinging on are the Little Prince release, since I waited more years than I care to admit for them to finally be made. But the quality just isn't worth the price at all. Poor quality wigs, bodies, eyes, clothes/accessories, faceups... its just too much. I'd rather spend such a large chunk of change on a doll that doesn't need extra work. I don't customize or make clothes/wigs myself so its just too big an investment.

They have gotten way too expensive in general. A custom artist can create something for 160 bucks that is better quality and has the OOAK factor.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Taffeta on June 02, 2018, 03:09:43 AM
I only have two. I don't collect them although they are pretty - I don't have space to anyway. I have a Nomado - she is loose though I have her box somewhere still I think, and she sits with her guitar on top of the box of the other whose name currently eludes me but she's in a kimono with a butterfly headband. I got her as a present for myself for some achievement, maybe my MA, because of her pretty Japanese wear (and she stays in her box as I couldn't display her better than she currently is). But that is it. I'm not interested in increasing the collection because of the cost and space demands. They are very pretty though.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Mlp Sunsparkle on June 02, 2018, 01:08:15 PM
Everyone has such lovely dolls! I  have one, Peter Pan who I got a few years ago for Christmas. She was half price, and I really wanted Meiko because she’s adorable and I though a short wig would be asked to look after, but her price and hard to remove boots (I’m clumsy) made me go for Peter Pan instead. I’d love her to have a friend, I don’t mind if it is a pullip or dal, but she hangs with the winx for now. If I could pick any, I would go for Kaela, Celsiy or Akemi :) my mum thinks dolls are terrifying and said it can’t be one with curls and a long frilly dress, but she thinks pullip is lovely.
Here are some pictures of my girl (sorry they are not professional!)
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Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Zapper on June 03, 2018, 05:32:00 AM
Sunsparkle, your taste in Pullips is very similar to mine! Kaela, Celsiy and Akemi are such strong designs. Especially Kaela with her backstory as a love detective. She is spying on people to see if they cheat! My dream profession :lol:
I also love shorthaired girls. Probably because I am one, ha! But I just find the super long hair on Pullips to be hard to take care of and I'm always afraid of curls because I don't want to destroy them.

I love my Peter a lot. Her nude make-up and peach colored eyelids are just so pleasant. Very feminine but not too sparkly-girly as some other dolls. I think the doll was clearanced a lot because Peter Pan is not exactly a figure that is popular in the doll market. Tinkerbell Dal and Tigerlilly Byul seemed to sell much better.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: brightberry on June 04, 2018, 10:15:52 AM
@Sunsparkle Peter Pan really is a beauty.  I you how you dressed her.  I found one at Tuesday Morning years ago and was smitten.  Her eyes are so pretty!  She is the one I blame for dragging me into Pullips.  Before then, I didn't see the appeal.

@Zapper I agree, long hair and curls are intimidating.  I usually avoid curls and fancy up-dos.  I tell myself that if I do run into problems, I can always replace the wig.  But that's a lot of money to throw around.

I'm really excited about the new "Girlism" doll.  What is that? lol.  But I adore her blonde bob and face-up.  Pullip Style (http://www.pullipstyle.com/pullipstyle/product_info.php?cPath=21_120&products_id=1440&osCsid=3d6205f587712bfc08f147ea2903ee5d)   The dress is pretty too but I kind of groan inside about how to keep it dust free.

Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Syreada on June 25, 2018, 09:32:21 PM
I have some pullips!

I can't post pictures quite frankly because I haven't figured it out yet lol. But I have Cornice and Raphia (my first two), Batgirl and Catwoman, Asuka and Rei, Assa, Grell, Ala, Hello Kitty, Principessa, Regen Fanatica, Moon, Nero, and Lunatic Queen out of the box, I have a Rozen Maiden whos name escapes me (black dress, white hair) and Princess Serena from Sailor Moon still in the box. They are less in the box for MIB sake and more because I know I'll be moving and they will be safer in their boxes. Makes for an interesting display.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Kiwichi on July 10, 2018, 08:59:42 AM
I have some Pullips too!

They are lovely, but now I wish I wouldnt have bought so many (they take up so much room!!!).  I kinda feel like they were a bad investment since they were so costly to begin with and the value hardly climbs much.  I didnt purchase them mainly as investment but hoped value would increase.  Also, I would like to purchase some of the newer dolls Im currently in love with (lol :biggrin:), but I just cant see myself spending so much right now and the price just keeps increasing...  Id like to sell some of the doll from my collection and buy some newer dolls, but it would probably be hard to sell :|

My favorite doll I have: Romantic Alice, and my most valued doll: Chelsea
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Eternia on August 18, 2018, 10:10:21 AM
my girls!
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Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: lockette on August 19, 2018, 02:38:38 PM
I've been wanting to get into pullip for a while now and I am THIS close to buying Tiphona.

recently have spent a couple hours looking at all the different dolls, focusing on what faceup I like the most (since I'd just change her clothes anyway tbh). then I looked them up on flickr to see what they look like with different eyes/wigs, and Tiphona blew the others out of the water for me. I don't like her outfit much and am neutral on her hair (I'll likely leave it for quite a while before dabbling with replacement wigs lol) but omg her faceup!! <3__<3 she just seems like a really good First Doll. she's also within a reasonable price range for me. I keep thinking, why am I about to buy this doll when I could buy two grail ponies for the same price??

btw is her name pronounced "tai" or "tee" (or a short i like in "bit"?) -phona, anyone know?
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Kiwichi on August 19, 2018, 08:28:31 PM
I was thinking of deboxing my fantastic Alice and adding a little makeup with her existing makeup with watercolor pencils.  I don't think I'm artistic enough and don't feel confident enough to completely remove her existing face.

I've never attempted this.  My question: do I need to set her makeup with a spray afterwards?  I'm thinking I probably do... if so what do I use to set her new face?  Also, how much would I spray?  Or do I need to completely remove her face before doing any kind of makeup?

Btw, loving th doll pics:-)  Also im looking to purchase Princess Serenity or Wedding SM, since they look so similar, which would you all recommend?  Or do i really need 2 SM dolls in white dresses bc they both look beautifully different?

Thank you.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Carrehz on August 24, 2018, 03:54:26 PM
Eternia, your girls are so cute! I love Pompom's hair <3
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: ScreamingDaisies on September 02, 2018, 11:47:35 AM
I collect Pullips :D My favorite 2 are Naoko and Rida. But I'm most bonded with my Pink Faux Fur Haired Paja <3 I just got Marianne and am so psyced - she's the doll that got me into collecting!

The next doll on my wishlist is Bloody Red Hood.. swoooon! Chelsea is a wishlist girl too.

If anyone want to trade my ponies for their dolls. Hit me up :D
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: nhal039 on September 15, 2018, 04:00:43 AM
I collect pullips also due to pony friend getting me into them, I never thought I would collect dolls but have done for a few years now and think they are just as great as when I first started collecting them
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: DreamLight on September 15, 2018, 02:10:30 PM
Anyone else excited for the Garden of the White Witch she wasn’t my fave from the contest entries but after seeing her Prototype think I’ll end up getting her
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: brightberry on September 18, 2018, 07:37:49 AM
Quote from: DreamLight on September 15, 2018, 02:10:30 PM
Anyone else excited for the Garden of the White Witch she wasn’t my fave from the contest entries but after seeing her Prototype think I’ll end up getting her

I had to look her up.  LOVE her.  That face-up is beautiful. 
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Eternia on September 21, 2018, 06:22:39 PM
Quote from: DreamLight on September 15, 2018, 02:10:30 PM
Anyone else excited for the Garden of the White Witch she wasn’t my fave from the contest entries but after seeing her Prototype think I’ll end up getting her
Groove did a fantastic job replicating her.  She's not my cup of tea, but I do think they did well.
If I ever have any extra fun money I really want kayano!
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Zapper on September 22, 2018, 02:07:12 AM
The replica is amazing but I disliked this design for being too busy and similar to an older release. I am just not into that type of Pullip, especially with the horrendous price point.

Anybody notice the top three dolls in that contest all looked samey? The color scheme, business, hair color and lolita inspo was evident in all three.
I am a tad disappointed. I mean,sure, the people have spoken. The majority wanted that type of doll.
But some of the entries looked so unique for Pullip. Even with the same color scheme, the fairy one couldn't win.
Title: Re: Pullips?
Post by: Sugar-N-Spice on November 20, 2018, 07:48:38 AM
So, I have 3 Pullips left from my past collection, and 1 Dal. Admittedly, I got rid of several when I started getting into BJDs instead, but actually ordered 1 of my Pullips and 1 Dal recently, as I started looking at old pictures and missing them. I am still wondering what I did with several of the wigs I had for them... I wish I had kept them all, because they would have fit on some of my BJDs as well! Anywho, so here's my pics of my girls now, and my girls that are long gone:

These 2 have been around since the beginning of my dolly addiction:

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These 2 are the ones I just got recently, and still haven't changed eyes or wigs yet:

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This is the girls that I have had to let go because of money, moving, space to keep them, and BJD addictions:

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And lastly, just some group pics of all of them together, just for eye candy!:

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Gah, this is a REALLY old one!! Merry Christmas!!
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I must have sold all their clothes and shoes and wigs when I was getting in BJDs... :(
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