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NekoCon 14
http://www.nekocon.com/

Nov. 04-06, 2011
Hampton Roads, VA

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Guest Artist: Donn Kinney of Bishonen House
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Bishonen House has now been in existence for seven years, and during that time Donn has handmade over 300 BJDs which are in private collections worldwide. His BJDs have been featured in Doll Reader, Haute Doll, Fashion Doll Quarterly and Dolls magazine.

Donn continues to create and release new dolls and is currently finishing construction on the new Bishonen House studio which will include an expanded doll workshop as well as classroom space where he intends to teach doll making, casting, and mold-making workshops for model makers and doll artists.

When Donn isn’t working on doll commissions, he spends his time working on a top secret web-comic project. (Those attending his panels will get a sneak peek!)

Check out the official website at www.bishonenhouse.com.

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Tea Party!
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Now in it’s 7th year, spend a delightful time with fellow collectors of all ages. Swap stories, latest news, current projects and more, all in the comfort of tea & cake! Bring your doll(s) and cameras, photo opt. tends to happen. A BJD Revolution hosted Event!

Sat, 2pm to 4pm

PLEASE NOTE: Open to Asian Ball Joint Doll owners: bring your convention badge & doll along to gain access to this special event.

~ Main Meet-up ~

What: ABJD Tea Party
When: Saturday (Nov. 5th) 2pm til 4pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel – Doll chat & Photo op. We will provide snacks and tea at the party. If you would like to bring a snack along to share, by all means do so. Theme this year is “Steampunk”.
(EDIT: you don’t have to do the theme to enjoy the tea party, it’s just for fun. =3)

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Times and dates for panels & workshops will be updated ASAp
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ABJD - Dolly Flea Market! and Collector's Co-op ($)

$5 space fee per seller, comes with Temp Tax ID (Venders and AA/FAA are exempt from additional cost of space)

The Asian Ball Joint Doll Flea Market is a great way to add more cool stuff or condense down your doll collection. Goods ranging from handmade, one-of-a-kind to factory made items can be expected for your resin kid's needs. Trade and/or Sale.

This is a great opportunity for collectors to buy, sell, and trade used and new merchandise. Come get a space to get rid of Used Manga/ Comic books, Toys (Inbox and Loose), Models and other Collectables, or come and expand your collection. OPEN to everyone!

ABJD Accessories - Personalized Top Hats!

Are you a Asian Ball Joint Doll owner? Do you love the little top hats you see everywhere? Do you want to make your own to match your doll? Come to the Top Hat Workshop and learn how to make your own! Pre-made Top Hats, Flowers, Ribbon, Feathers, and MORE!! Seating is limited

The World of Asian BJDs

Come learn about the wonders of the Asian Ball-Jointed doll. This panel gives an introduction into the world that is BJDs. It ranges in information from how they got their start, sizes in the world of BJDs, variety in the world and a little bit of dos and don'ts. Please feel free to display your dolls during the panel so others can see the variety in the world.

As the title states, there are major ABJD events being held @ Nekocon 13!

NekoCon 13 November 5th – 7th 2010
HRCC is: 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA 23666

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Asian BJD -Tea Party

Now in it’s 6th year, spend a delightful time with fellow collectors of all ages. Swap stories, latest news, current projects and more, all in the comfort of tea & cake! Bring your doll(s) and cameras, photo opt. tends to happen. A BJD Revolution hosted Event!

Open to BJD owners: Sat, 2pm to 5pm

 

~ Main Meet-up ~

What: ABJD Tea Party
When: Saturday (Nov. 6th) 2pm til 5pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel – Doll chat & Photo op. We will provide snacks and tea at the party. If you would like to bring a snack along to share, by all means do so. Theme this year is “Under the Big Top: Circus”.
(EDIT: you don’t have to do the theme to enjoy the tea party, it’s just for fun. =3)

Asian BJD – Programing and Workshops

Friday:

Asian BJD: Fur Wig Making Fun Time!
Make-and-Take faux fur wig in 3 different size available for Asian BJD enthusiasts to create. Space will be limited. Caution: workshop involves sharp objects, faux fur may cause minor irritation to sensitive participants. Basic sewing skills are a plus but not required to participate.

When: Friday (Nov. 5th) – 730pm-900pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

Ball-Joint Doll: Mold making and casting basics
An introduction to mold making and casting using simple steps to illustrate that it can be easily done at home. Silicone molds and urethane plastics will be the materials of choice for this panel. Perfect for future BJD creators and indie toy makers.

When: Friday (Nov. 5th) – 600pm-700pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

Saturday:

The World of Asian BJDs 
This panel is an in-depth introduction into the world of Asian Ball-Jointed dolls. It is geared towards new owners and old owners. It is family friendly and filled with lots of information. It has sections on face-ups, modifications, size differences, variations in the BJD world, and do’s and don’ts. It also touches on how BJDs got started.

When: Saturday (Nov. 6th) – 1100am-1230am
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

Asian BJD Accessories : Personalized Top Hats! Are you a Asian Ball Jointed Doll owner? Do you love the little top hats you see everywhere? Do you want to make your own to match your doll? Come to the Top Hat Workshop and learn how to make your own! Pre-made Top Hats, Flowers, Ribbon, Feathers, and MORE!! Seating is limited to 25 so get there early.

When: Saturday (Nov. 6th) – 600pm-730pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel 

Asian BJD Flea Market
While enjoying the ambiance of the Tea Party, the Market is just a jump to your left. Goods ranging from handmade, one-of-a-kind to factory made items can be expected for your resin kid’s needs. Trade and/or Sale.

Table space is limited: $5 for half table. Limit one full table per participant. Vendors and AA/FAA participants are welcomed and exempt from additional cost of space.

Open to Asian Ball-joint Doll owners only: Sat, 200pm to 500pm

When: Saturday (Nov. 6th) 2pm til 5pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

Sunday:

Asian BJD: Maintenance 101
A beginner’s guild to BJD care. This panel will include: cleaning and maintenance, things to avoid, basic travel tips and restringing.

When: Sunday (Nov. 7th) – 1100am-1200pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

The cute, the plastic, the Pullip!
Whether you are an avid Pullip doll collector, just beginning and wanting to learn more, or just curious in general about these big-headed cuties~ you are invited to join in on the Pullip panel! Basic Pullip doll information will be briefly discussed, and well as Q&As~ There will be a chance for taking photos, socializing amongst other collectors, and a free raffle where everybody wins something! Hope to see you there!

When: Sunday (Nov. 7th) – 1000am – 1100am
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel

Hi! Im new but i shall intoduce myself.
Age? will not tell to young >.>
Where am i? Florida
How many dolls do i own? 2 Pipos baha and BB Jing and possibly a soul kid Harang
Do i attend cons? Yes but I haven't been to one lately im hoping to attend next years metrocon though :3 I hope to meet some BJD owners there!

Hey folks -- does anyone know what clothes fit the Iplehouse JID girls (I mean, other than clothes from Iplehouse)? I think a lot of the clothes on places like Dollmore and Nine9 Style would suit my new character's personality, but I'm not sure if those clothes would fit the Iplehouse doll I want. Thanks!

I had a friend/customer who had a doll stolen Sunday March 20th at 1pm.

She bought the doll from me and Jen last Dragoncon having saved up ALL year to buy it.
IT was her birthday present to herself and I was happy to see the look of utter joy she had when she bought it as it was the first and probably only doll she will have with what has gone on in her life.

The doll, as I posted in DoA, was a Resin Soul Dai, white/normal skin tone (this is my mistake not the girls as I can't remember which she told me it was.) , hazel eyes, had on a lavender silk brocade dress made by a friend of mine who goes by Catdragon and which the girl had just paid for earlier that con. Dress has leaves and small round roses boraded on it in the same color lavender.

She was in the bathroom and had set her stuff down on one of those couches and had gone to fix her contact when she heard people come in, she did'nt turn around since someone had been sitting there near her stuff and she thought it was safe. She was told three girls walked in and took the doll saying they were going to take it to lost and found or the owner whichever they found first.
(I personally think the person who was sitting in there was in on it but that is just me shrug.)

She came to us upset and crying her eyes out and it was NOT someone faking this was someone truly and visibly upset over this.

Most of what she had had for the doll during the past year had gotten mislaid or thrown out due to home issues, I can't go into everything on that because it's not my place to do so but I would'nt put anyone through what she has been through.

She spent all the rest of Momo looking for that doll and checking BOTH lost and founds to the point where they were getting irritated but I told her to keep doing it just in case the doll did get turned in.

She remained upset to the last point we saw her.

This child had nothing but that doll.

And before someone asks I am not aware if she filed a police report yet.
I had told her to do so however in the condition she was in ie shakey, upset, etc I dont' know if she followed through on my advice.

x Name? Ryen
x Age? 23
x Where do you live? NYC! ♥
x How many BJDs do you own? Two; one is on her way, but should be here very soon!
x What kinds are they? My boy is an Angel of Dream MSD, but I don't know his exact type (he was the most perfect birthday gift ever :D); my girl (the one who is on her way) is a Bobobie MSD Espree.
x How long have you been into BJD? A few years, but I just got my first doll early this month!
x Do you attend conventions? No, not yet. Maybe sometime. :P


Pictures of the doll I have on hand below the cut (excuse the poor photo quality - my camera needs new batteries!):

( Everyone, please meet Hakkai :DCollapse )

Any ideas or suggestion for sculpting a three part(Glut-maximus, Abs, torso) to match a build-a-figure Marvel Onslaught(rest of the body).
Also, are there any sites or groups that you'd suggest online that can help retro-engineer a figure? Thank you for your time.

Heya!

x Name? Just call me Momo :3
x Age? 16 T~T
x Where do you live? RIchmond, VA
x How many BJDs do you own? One, hopefully more soon
x What kinds are they? DZ Ani (I love her so much! :D)
x How long have you been into BJD? About a year.
x Do you attend conventions? (if so, specify which) Yup! I always go to Anime Mid Atlantic, but I try to go to Nekocon, Katsucon, and Otacon when I have the money

Is anyone planning on having a doll meet near Va anytime soon? I'd love to meet more BJD owners, I only know like 1 in my community