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Pony Talk => Off Topic => The Dollhouse => Topic started by: MacabreDarling on February 01, 2012, 08:35:07 AM
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Hey guys, I just had a quick question for you. I know that a lot of people have seemed interested in this doll, and i was just wondering, what would you pay for something like this? The dress was custom made, thirty dollars in its own right, not to mention the hair purchased, the doll...So, what would something like this be worth to you? It's ok to be honest, after all I did this doll for myself so I wasn't planning on making any money on her, but for future reference, I just wondered ^.^ Also, do you prefer your custom dolls come costumed, or nude to save on cost? Anyone who can help with their opinion is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Just another update picture...My mom said she thought the doll needing a finishing touch, and i found this woman on etsy that makes tiny cameo necklaces...It looks perfect, and I'm thrilled. Just thought I'd add a picture. If anyone would like the shop names of the seamstress who made the dress [she does bjd dresses, monster high..gothic lolita usually] or the person who made this necklace, please drop me a message I'd be happy to send you their way.
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I've been waiting for her dress for a few weeks, it was custom made by a wonderful seamstress on etsy. Now that it's here, I'm excited to show her off. She is a ghost, obviously, and I was attempting to keep her makeup and colors muted and shimmery, to aid in the ghostly appearance. I love how she came out. Rehairing was a time consuming pain though..Give me a pony over a doll any day lol.
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I love her!! She looks amazing!!
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Maww thank you! <3
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She's BEAUTIFUL. I love her. If you ever decide to sell, I call first dibs!
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She's awesome, congrats! and i feel your pain about rehairing, lol
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wow, she's GORGEOUS! she looks so sad...
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I do take commissions Jadis :D And barb, she's suppose to so I'm glad that came through. ^.^ Thanks guys :D
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she is lovely! she reminds me of the Grey Lady from HP
beautiful job ^_^
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She's gorgeous! She looks so delicate and sad. Which are good things in a ghost I suppose xD
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Wow, she looks *fantastic*!! Love the colors, love that dress, and her face is so expressive. And jupiternwndrlnd, she reminded me of the Gray Lady too!
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Creepy and beautiful!
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I'm glad to be posting my 4000th post on your gorgeous custom!! Just simply breath-taking!
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Aww thank you very much! And congrats!
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Wow she is gorgeous!
(And i totally agree on the rehairing ponies vs dolls... man it is so much more of a pain)
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She looks so beautiful! I think I like her more that Spectra.
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She looks so beautiful! I think I like her more that Spectra.
I second that. I kinda want to get one now to do something similar.
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Aw thanks guys! <3 Spectra's base is my favorite!
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EPIC :shocked: :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Thanks guys!
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Wow very sweet ;)
bigmlpfan xx
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Very awesome, great job! She sort of reminds me of the Corps Bride.
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Everything about this doll is so insanely gorgeous!!!!
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Oh thank you guys, I really appreciate it. I did her to help me cope with some emotional issues I was having and I think I poured all my unsettled emotions into her. Now I love her for helping me find relief. I got the cutest itty bitty tiny cameo necklace for her in the mail today...It finishes her off perfectly, I'll have to update with pics of it it's great. I really like the variation from ponies...I think I'd like to start doing dolls as a regular part of my customizing hobby as well. :D Thanks for all the positive feedback, hope to have more fun dolls to show in the future ^.^
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Cool dolly!
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Wow she is amazing!!!
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I am not a MH doll collector (would love to be but I have no more room for new toys), but Spectra is my fav MH doll and this custom is so awesome! Love it! Great job! And the necklace is a nice touch!
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The cameo is the perfect detail! Love it!
As for the cost, I've seen MH customs that weren't NEARLY as gorgeous as this one, go for $70-$100 easily on eBay. Also, whether they come clothed or not could depend on the custom. You could just offer custom face re-paints for people who can't quite afford a complete custom. Or just do faces/hair for nude dolls for cheaper than full customs.
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I think you should offer rehairing services because a lot of people cannot do it themselves.
But yeah anywhere from $70-100 seems right.
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Thanks guys <3