I love BJD but they really are too expensive for my budget. I'm hopeful though with 3D printing finally coming into its own that there will be knockoffs at cheaper prices. I'm sure all the purists who only buy from certain companies will sneer at them, but as some of the finer ones can be hundreds and even thousands of dollars I really can't care about opinion. Better the hobby should be available to everyone than only the rich.

That said, I've made a few of my own starting with Monster High kits and then adding my own hair and clothing and so on. Again, I know the purists don't consider Monster Highs to be 'real' BJD, but since they DO have ball joints and they ARE dolls, I'm inclined to disagree.