Tag: Recasting

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Introduction

What is a Recast Asian Balljointed Doll?

If Recasts Are Available Why Would Someone Want to Purchase a Legit Asian Balljointed Doll?

• To Support The Artists
• To Avoid Bullying or To Participate in Various Communities
• Higher Quality and Service
• Wider Selection of Dolls to Choose From
• To Protect the Value of the Dolls

Why Would Someone Want a Recast Asian Balljointed Doll?

• Lower Price
• Availability of Limited or Discontinued Dolls
• Hybrid Resin Matching
• Curiosity
• Benefits of Purchasing New vs Used Dolls
• Availability of Fantasy or Unique Resin Colors
• Practicing Faceups and Modding
• New to the Hobby
• Quality vs Cost
• Dolls as a Gift
• Apathy towards 2nd Hand Market
• Apathy towards Community Issues
• Apathy towards Artists
• Apathy towards Bullies
• Morality of Buying Recast Dolls
• Selfishness, Impatience, and Greed

What Are The Risks in Purchasing Recast Dolls?

• Financial and Mental/Emotional Damage to Artists and Companies
• Cyber-bullying From Individuals with Strong Opinions Against Owning Recast Dolls
• You May Be Unable to Purchase Legit Dolls Once Labeled As Recast Friendly
• Possible Quality Control and Communication Issues
• Possible Health Concerns
• Legal Issues Surrounding Copyright
• Unable to Participate in Certain Communities

Closing Thoughts:

• Personal Experience with Bullying As a Result of Owning a Recast
• Personal Experience with Quality of Recast Dolls vs Legit
• Personal Feelings Towards Purchasing Recasts
• Personal Feelings Towards Purchasing Legits
• Personal Experience with Guilty Conscience As a Result of Owning a Recast
• Reason for Creating This Article

Further Reading

• Anti-Recast Resources
• Recast-Friendly Resources

The End

Introduction

I recently purchased my first recast dolls (Shown in the featured image) (Sorry for the bad photo >.< I will update once their wigs and clothes arrive). Anyways, when I purchased these lil cuties I was nervous and not sure what to expect despite having done my own research as well. I own 13 and counting legit ABJD, and although I’m not super active in the doll communities I do like to share photos of my dolls and attend annual meetups or bring the dolls to conventions, and I have a small circle of about a dozen friends I’ve met through the hobby and I worried how owning a recast doll may damage those friendships. read more