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I got my first doll today! She's a RS Bei doll, she's so pretty but so far I haven't really clicked with her




She's so pretty in her red wig, but I can't think of a name for her or anything. I always hear about how people get their dogs and its automatic. I just can't do it

Any ideas on how to bond with her?

So cute I love her face! You could always go wig shopping with her since the BBB 1/6th fit Liv wigs? Also I've found taking more photos of them helps, makes you look at them more.

Lexagon wrote: ... I always hear about how people get their dogs and its automatic. ...

WOOF!

sorry, couldn't help my self. It made me laugh! xD

What always helps me bond with a doll is doing the face-up. :3 When I got my first doll it took me a few days to name him. Here is some good name sites:

http://www.surnamedb.com/
http://www.behindthename.com/

and some help on characters:
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Fiction ... om-Scratch
http://lillieammann.com/2009/06/17/crea ... haracters/

the last two are more for story writers, but you can still take those tips to help you 'see' the doll as more of a 'person' than a piece of plastic.
Not that they really are people. if that makes sense! I'm trying to help with out sounding crazy. Not working. LOL

Also, some people don't do this with their dolls, so don't feel like you should. It's just how you choose to play with them.

Aww! She's a cutie! I love the outfit she's wearing!

I second the Liv wigs. They're very nice most of the time. (Some of the ones that come with dolls need some washing, though. Sometimes they get overloaded with gel or whatever it is that they use.)

I had a Bei too, and I couldn't "bond" either. But I think if she had a completely new face-up you'd be able to really see who she is. Good luck.

I haven't really had a problem not bonding with my dolls, though that's probably because I paint all their faces myself. Even if I don't really like the doll at first, I eventually come to understand their personality and we get along grudgingly hahha. So like everyone else suggested, spend some time with her. Take photos. Play with her look and see if changing things around help you fall in love with her.

All my dolls have names but some of my BJDs don't have names. The name usually comes along with the personality, though one of my dolls does have a personality but has kept quite mum about his name.

Spending time playing with and customizing your doll definitely helps with bonding and there is nothing wrong with not having a name. I don't like my nameless doll any less nor do I feel like I haven't bonded. They will tell me their names when they are ready. I think someone on this forum also has a doll that's never been named.

Bah, typos, you have to love them.
I want to redo her face up, but I'm so terrified of ruining her :3

Maybe I'll change her wig and play around with her. I have no camera as of yet, just a cell phone hehe. But I'll figure something out!

Thanks guys :3

You could always call her Noname (no-nah-me)! LOL

Don't let it bother you - sometimes the dolls take their sweet time telling you who they are I have a Doll Leaves Fay and she is still laying around namelessly and with no personality. Of course it's also taken me months to get her the right eyes and she's still bald and nekkid, which probably doesn't help. Give it some time - Bei is really a wonderful doll I have one and I just adore her!

I've had a few folks in my crew who took some time to develop their personalities. I wouldn't worry too much that you haven't gotten a firm idea of who she is just yet.

As for names, for some reason, I'm thinking Evangeline would work for her. (Just my ¥2)