So this is what a ball-jointed doll is. A ball-jointed doll is a doll that has balls in its joints. This may seem obvious at first, but the more you think about it, the more it seems absurd. How does ...

Move over, Hello Kitty, Pokemon and manga. Make room for the new pop culture craze from Japan: ball-jointed dolls, also known as BJDs. Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, ...

Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, a 90s-born artist from Hai Phong city, is one of the few in Vietnam crafting high-end ball-jointed dolls, whose unique style and cultural flair are captivating collectors worldwide ...

A faceup artist paints the face and makeup for BJDs, or ball-jointed dolls. These flawless, lifelike dolls are made of resin and have ball joints that allow incredible flexibility. First ...

Bui Thinh Da. Photo provided by the character. Self-taught in the art of crafting unique dolls, a Vietnamese student has not only satisfied his personal passion but has also won over international ...

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