There is a hat by every physical copy I own that I can answer questions or provide images of.
Quarterly magazine showing new products and other information. Prices range from 300円 to 550円. I've listed doll releases and features in case you want to own the issue with your favorite doll's promotional photos.
Mini versions exist that are perfect for your doll to hold.
SD13 Eden, MSD SWD Yui, SDC Ryu, YoSD Kun, YoSD Ryo, DD Rei maid ver, DD Asuka maid ver, MDD Al Azif, MDD Etheldreda
SD Kira, standard model renewals (MSD Mika, Ken, Kohaku, Hisui, Maggy, Sakura, SD Sara, Nana, Megu, Mimi, Kun, Ryou, Mark, SD13 Elena Yori, Link, Show), Yo-tenshi Shizuku, Hinata, SD17 Hikaru Genji, DD Airi, Marya, Aoi, Yukino
BofB (DP20 ver) SD Miruku, Kurumi, SD13 Tohya, Kohya, Yo Shinn, Lin, SD16 Iris, Johanna, DD Saber Alter, Ryomou, Kanu
SD Michele Summer Night's Phantom version, MSD Mihmi, YoSD Rengemaru 2nd Makeup Version, YoSD Suzuna 2nd Makeup Version, DDdy Kusugawa Sasara, MDD Louise
SD17 Shiro Tachibana, introduction of SDGou, SDGou Yukinojo Sawaragi, SDGr Jun Tachibana, DD Sakuya, DD Rise Kujikawa, MDD Chirno Dream Design Version
Merrythought Komame Cheeky, Snow Miku 2017, SD17 Williams Commodore Ver., SDGrB Cain Midshipman Ver.
SDC Renee the Black Cat, YoSD Kanon the Mouse, Neon the Mouse, DD Kirito, Asuna:Titania Ver., SDM Mamu, Mamu White Snow ver, Shirokuma Shigechan
Doll Point Akihabara opening, SDM 50, SDM 51, SD 74, SD 75, H12, H13, H14, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT usakumya and clothing collaboration, DD Emilia, DD Ruri, DSD Nono/Megu/Coco/Chiyo/Saki, MDD Liliru, DDS Karin, DDdy Towa, DD Miku Hatsune Underwater Girl set
SDGrB Ernest, SDGrB Theodore, introduction of SDGrB 13 Revival body, SD Rigel, SD Michele, DD Sailor Moon, SD elbow parts exchange campaign
DD Snow Miku Shrine Maiden set, DD Miku Vampire set, SDM 54, SD 78, SDM Kira, SDM Nana Sweet Dream ver., YoSD Mako, YoSD Dai (standard models), SDGrG Lorina
Boy's Dormitory, DSD Nono/Nono's Sweet Dream/Coco/Kira/Megu, Galerie de I'esprit collaboration, SDGrG Lucia, SDGrG Mai, DD Megurine Luka, DD Sheryl Nome, DD Ranka Lee, SDM Una
SDGrG Angela, SDGrG Sophie, DD Snow Miku Snow Princess set, handsome boys in suits, DSD Chiyo Sweet Dream ver., DSD Kira/Mia/Shion/Kyo, SD Luna the Best of the BESTs Ver.2019, SD Lieselotte the Best of the BESTs Ver.2019, DD Miku Hatsune Vampire Set
SD Le petit Frere, YoSD L'oiseau bleu, SDGrG Tyltyl, DD Sakura Miku, DD Hatsune Miku Reboot, SD Pure Skin Bisque OOAK SD Grafitti Yumetenshi Yayoi
H17, Jewelry Box collection, PINK HOUSE popup shop, DSD Nono/Rinon/Shion/Shion Sweet Dream Ver./Aya, DD Rem, DD Ram, SDM 61, SDM 62, SD 86, SD 87, SD 88
DD Master, DD Shielder, standard models: SD Mai Pure White Skin Version, MSD Noa Pure White Skin Version, SDGrB Haru, DSD Ayu/Mimi/Mimi Sweet Dream Ver./Megu, SDM 63, SDM 64, SD 89, SD 90, SD 91, DSD Kira/Kira Sweet Dream Version/Nono/Ririon, SDGrG Manasama, DDP Ribon, DDP Coron
Model page, Snow Miku 2022, SDGr Sapphire, SDM 74, SD 101, 102, 103, SDGr Elsa, SD13 Anna, SD17 Maximilian, Regulus, DD Utena, DDS Anthy
Model page, DSD Nayu, Nao, SDM 75, 76, SD 104, 105, SDGr Yumepi, Maacha DDS Megumin, SD Hermione, Ron
Model page, DD Kaito, SDM 77, 78, SD 106, 107, DD H-28, H-29
Model page, DD Icon Clover, Lilac, Lilac RG, Serra, Terra, Terra RG, Nikki, Aisha, SDGr Marie Antoinette, SD16 Lady Oscar Gardes Francaises, DD Yor, Arcueid, SD17 Snape, SD Harry
Model page, DDS Rin Reboot, Len Reboot, Snow Miku 2023, SDM 79, 80, SD 108, 109, SDGr Ariel, SD17 Ludo, SDM Oliver, DD Ciel, DD Shin Sato
Model page, SDM F-81, F-82, SD F-110, F-111, MDD base body 2.0 (DD-f3), small Anya Forger teaser, SDGr Sapphire Princess Knight ver., Girl with Flaxen Hair ver., YoSD Lieselotte and Luna Galerie de l'esprit BONBON Fleur, DD Moe and Natsuki 20th Anniversary ver.
Model page, DD Chimikko Anya Forger, DSD Hana(F-98), Tiara(White F-86), Maya (Tan F-81), Leo(Tan F-94), Chimikko body, Yumetenshi Kikyou, SDM 83, 84, SD 112, 113
Model page, DD Hatsune Miku NT, DSD Rana(WhiteF-97), Marika (F-106), MDD Standard models Yuzu and Koume, SDGrB Williams, SD13 Elizabeth, DDS Frieren
Model page, Snow Miku 2024 outfit, SDM-F-85, SD-F-114, 115, 116, SDB Alto, Rigel (rerelease), Michele (rerelease), Standard Models (and 10th Anniversary) SDM Saki, Coco, Chiyo, DD Aqua
This is your ticket into the event! Prices range from 1500円 to 2500円.
Includes photos and info of existing releases as well as fan submissions. Also includes an option part catalog and a pattern to make your own doll sized version of the book.
DD Moe (After School Akihabara Girls), DD Natsuki (After School Akihabara Girls), DDdy Alna (After School Akihabara), DDdy Alna White Christmas Version (After School Akihabara), DD Mirai, DD Candy, MDD Mirai, MDD Candy, DD Femi, DD Cheryl, DD Yumi, DD Kyoko, DD Lagla (Lost Angels Story), DD Sanjie (Lost Angels Story), DD Shino (Lost Angels Story), DD Marya (Lost Angels Story), DD Aoi, DD Yukino, DD Ayanami Rei Maid Ver., DD Sohryu Asuka Langley Maid Ver., DD Makinami Mari Illustrious, DD Ayanami Rei, DD Hirasawa Yui, DD Akiyama Mio, DD Suzumiya Haruhi, DD Nagato Yuki, DD Asahina Mikuru, MDD Louise, DDdy Kanu Uncho, DDdy Ryomo Shimei, DD Takamachi Nanoha, DD Fate"T"Harlaown, DD Excellen Browning, MDD Latooni Suvota, DDdy Shiranui Mai, DD Airi Infernal Tempter, DD Saber Lily, DD Saber, DD Saber Alter, DD Tohsaka Rin, DD Matou Sakura, DD Illya, DD Kousaka Tamaki, DD Komaki Manaka, MDD Yuzuhara Konomi, DDdy Kusugawa Sasara, DD Sendo Erika, DD Kuze Kiriha, DD Feena fam Earthlight, DD Estel Freesia, MDD Al Azif, MDD Etheldreda, DD Mito Mashiro, MDD Ushiromiya Maria, DDdy Amaha Miu, DD Uryu Sakuno, DDdy Escalayer, DD Yashiro Kasumi ver. Original GOTH, MDD Daikuhji Ayu Original Sky Temple ver., MDD Tamano Mayu Original Sky Temple ver., DD Asakura Nemu, DD Asakura Nemu Memorial Wedding ver., DD Shirakawa Kotori, DD Shirakawa Sayaka, DD Sirius prototype MO =anniversary model=, DD Sirius =product model=, DDdy Yoko, DD Nia, DD Morikawa Yuki, DD Ogata Rina, DDS Hakurei Reimu, DDS Kirisame Marisa
Softcover. Stapled binding. No English. There are drawings for each step.
Softcover. Glued binding. No English. There are diagrams for each step. Seam allowance is not included despite what the lines in the patterns imply.
Softcover, no English, first half color, second half black and white. Published in 2003. Photos of Tenshi no Sato garden, all limited models, all standard models, one-off models, custom makeup tutorial, ZM eyes, wigs, blank option/FCS heads, SD/SD13 torso, hand, and leg options, info on FCS, measurements for all dolls in mm, interview with Akihiro Enku, interview with K. Mayura, interview with Kyon, interview with MIKEY, interview with Valico, SD timeline, information on stores
2 books (encyclopedia and photobook) in slipcase. Books, 2 disc DVD set, Tokyo Boys Story postcards, and 2 trading cards (Sakaki and Sakaki Awakening) encased in a cardboard box. Very large set at 40x28 cm (full set in cardboard box). Includes English translations for everything.
Super Dollfie Encyclopedia 2006 includes basic information on super dollfie, all releases up to the publication, SD specific terms, basic background stories for the story arcs, info on omukae, Tenshi no Sumika, ordering the 5 types (Standard, FCS, Limited, One-off, Auction), customization information, details about Tenshi no Sato Kachu-an, interviews, chronological list of releases.
The background for the story arcs covers Oath of Silver Coin, The Maidens' Promise, A Quiet Banquet, Harajuku Memories, and Tokyo Boys Story. Tokyo Boys Story is by far the most developed storyline and short stories between the characters have been written.
Interviews included are with Shogo Kariyazaki, Akihiro Enku (includes a photo of his prototype SD for his wife), Kitamura, Ohashi.
The photobook includes a couple photos of Seirei Sakaki Awakening, photos of the Chapter 1 Tokyo Boys Story (Shiro, Tsukasa, Isao, Yukinoko, Jun), The Maiden's Promise (Emma, Liz), Oath of Silver Coin (Captain and Scarface Cecile). There is text in both Japanese and English accompanying the characters in their story arcs. I do not recognize any of these photos as having been shown in promotional photos for these dolls.
DVD contents: To be watched. DVD is NTSC Region All.
2 books in plastic slipcase. Very large set at 37x26.5 cm. Hardcover includes a lottery entry slip for SD16 Pearl. No English.
Hardcover book: full color. Photos and illustrations not all released online. Some models are wearing their original outfits with improved faceups. Some are wearing different outfit than their release. Journey to Dream Nights: Amelia and Kurt, Johanna and Iris, Little Alice, Little Lorina, White Rabbit, SWD White Rabbit, Hatter (Williams), Cheshire cat (Elena?), Queen of Hearts (Cristal). Oath of Silver Coin: Williams, Cecile (Scarface+ open eye), Reisner Scarface, Sylvie. Utsukushiki Utage no Hibiki: Hikaru Genji, junihitoe girl ???. The Songs of Boys: Ryoya Konoe, Tsukasa Konoe, Ami Ayase. Omoide no Machi, Harajuku: Yui SWD, SDM-F-18, Rose, Kurumi. Super Dollfie 16 Jewels: Ruby, Garnet, Pearl. Owner photos.
Softcover book: black and white printing. Timeline of Super Dollfie, history of Super Dollfie, photos of displays at Dolpa, owner submitted photos of personal dolls.
Softcover, no English. All Junichi Nakahara Lorina models, interview with Setsu Shigeta, outfit coordinates based off colors, order make examples, interview with Ciera (2 photos of Ciera), interview with Akihiro Enku, Boys Dormitory: Arnie, Teo, Michele, Rigel, Omoide no Machi, Harajuku: Mia, Lucia, Utsukushiki Utage no Hibiki: Hasegura Tsunaga, Date Masamune, Rose of Versaille Oscar, Andre, interview with Hideyuki Shigeta
Published in 1999. There are no BJDs in this, but many figures and art. Araki is so skilled that I will forgive him for the depravity of what I had to see in this. Hide this one from your mom.
Dolly Dolly is published by Graphic-sha. Last issue (39) was published in 2019.
Dollybird is published by Hobby Japan. Some dolls have been exclusively sold through this magazine. This magazine is still publishing.
Dolly Japan is also published by Hobby Japan. There are 5 volumes (0-4). Last issue published in 2015.
U-noa Freak is also published by Hobby Japan. It includes fanmade patterns and tutorials for Unoa dolls. Three volumes were published.
Western magazines that featured BJD included Haute Doll, Dolls, Dollreader, and Fashion Doll Quarterly (FDQ). The main focus was rarely BJD, but they did appear. Both magazines have ceased publication.
Doujin magazine led by Yun Kouga. Includes patterns, illustrations, and photos. 3 volumes were published, last volume in 2006. Sewing patterns were included for the outfits, but must be enlarged 200%. I have not yet confirmed the patterns being included for the Vol 1 or 2 outfits.
Yun Kouga illustrated the cover, along with a cute boy (Ritsuka?) illustration and 2 short comics. Kyon customized Ritsuka and Soubi are shown.
Images and photos of following outfits:
There are illustrations of dolls, a manga of an owner dressing up her two boys in many outfits, manga of a hamster making paper dolls.
Images and photos of following outfits:
Full body photos of the Soubi and Ritsuka Kyon customized dolls are shown. They are 22 and 27cm dolls, not BJD.
Manga includes a story of 2 boy dolls interacting with their owner and a "doll essay" manga.
Scans of the manga have been uploaded by hors!
Images and photos of following outfits:
Did not see a pattern for this outfit
There is a photo essay and doll sketches by Yun Kouga.
An illustrated story about Aimee Major's trip to Glorious Nippon. Select pages are in color. Very cute and enjoyable, but not very long. The final chapter covers her visit to Tenshi no Sato in Kyoto. She has a map of TnS, describes her FCS order, her omukae ceremony, and her dinner with the Shigeta family.