Illustration of Recast Hell

[embyquinn]

Okay, I'll admit it. I have been sorely tempted, from time to time, to purchase a recast. I cruise eBay, AliExpress and Amazon like nobody's business and when I see a doll I like for forty dollars I'm going to feel temptation. Who wouldn't? But I managed to resist the urge every time.

Now, of course, I'm glad I did; the new head I just finished for Chaeri is perfect for her, far beyond anything else I've seen in MSD size, and I wouldn't trade her for the fanciest legit resin BJD on the planet.

I've also haunted a few of the BJD boards on Tumblr and Reddit and I've seen firsthand the vitriol flung about regarding recasts. And most of it is flung by those who HAVE recasts, maybe in some strange effort to justify buying something they know is fake, know is wrong, and know they shouldn't have.

Tonight I was inspired to do a representation of Dante's Nine Circles of Hell regarding recasts. It might sound a bit mean, but it's how I'm feeling right now, both due to what I've seen in the trenches and from my own recent personal experiences.



If this is in the wrong place, just move it. It is about dolls, albeit fake dolls, so I didn't know where to stick it.

[victoriavictrix]

I strongly approve of this message.

[DollyKim]

Confesses to being in Limbo once in the early days of this hobby and has never knowingly returned.

[kenaiqueen]

Confesses to being in Limbo once in the early days of this hobby and has never knowingly returned.

Ditto. They say ignorance is no excuse, but it is a reason. Once educated, have never gone back either.

[Kirahfaye]

I like your imagery, emby!

[Stormlight]

Seems legit to me!

[K2!]

They say ignorance is no excuse

Just ask a cop.
Offender "But officer, the stop sign is missing."
Cop "Tell it to the judge."
Judge "Pay the fine."

[embyquinn]

To the question of Limbo: Many Catholics nowadays do not consider Limbo a permanent state, and that God ultimately will grant His grace to those within during the Final Judgment since they did not get there through any fault of their own other than the "original sin" all are born with. That's why people who unknowingly by a recast are there, because they can be "redeemed" once educated and get a "get out of Recast Hell free" card. Those who go "what the hell" and keep on buying recasts anyway will proceed down the circles as indicated.

Aaaand I'm getting way too theological about this so I'm going to shut up now.