Dollshe's 10th Anniversary - A Decade in Review

Dollshecraft - 10th Anniversary
 Congratulations!

I am so pleased to see Dollshecraft celebrating it's 10th Anniversary.
When I first encountered photos of a Dollshe doll (Dollshe Bermann) in 2003
I was in awe of the ingenuity and innovative design of the sculpt compared
to other dolls on the market at that time, but also the pure art form that
the sculpt represented to me. I immediately wanted one and thought of
using the doll as a drawing model. The double-jointed system (completely
new then), the soft realistic human quality of the facial features and the
natural and true-to-life posing ability really drew me in. But most
exceptional were those lovely Dollshe hands.  The sculpt and gesture of
 them were so beautiful, and the most eye-catching was the intricate detailing
 of veins!  Again, not seen before at that time.
 
Since my fascination with and purchase of Bermann, over these 10 years I
have constantly and eagerly followed the evolution of Dollshecraft (I have
since added to my collection Hound, IM Hound, Saint, Tan Bermann, Orijean,
Van, Pabo and Ausley Love, to name a few). It's exciting to see what new
'invention' will be thought up next by Mr. Kim Ki-yong, creator of
Dollshecraft, that truly symbolize Dollshe's uniqueness (such as the
fabricated aluminum parts used in stringing, and the advanced details evident
in the latest sculpts being designed).

The attention to detail and process of refinement is obvious in Dollshe
creations, but also the ongoing strive for perfection that is further
achieved even after a doll has been released to the market (such as the
amended joints for Ausley Love that were recently sent out to owners, for
example). That continuing strive for perfection is also evident in Dollshe
eyes and resin skintones. You can now rely on a skintone matching from one
doll to the next, even over a course of time. And Dollshe eyes have a
complex quality of depth and color that achieves a distinction worthy of
their reputation.

Dollshe has gathered a following of fans over the years that are greatly
inspired by these creations. It furthers their own creativity in how they
customize & photograph their doll. The results have, in my opinion,
elevated Dollshe dolls even further & put them in a class of their own.
Such expressive sculpts and characters have emerged that evoke such
feeling and expression in pose and style. They seem lifelike, and continue
to grow in the hands of the collector.

 Congratulations and thank you Dollshe Ki-yong, for bringing these art forms to
fruition and for giving us the gift of believing in our own visions.
Happy 10th Anniversary Dollshecraft and many more to come!

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Those lovely Dollshe hands! (2007)


My first Dollshe: Bermann, released in 2003


Bermann, SA Bermann, Saint (2008):


Orijean (2009):


Bermann (2011)


Tan Bermann, Saint, Tan IM Hound,
SA Bermann, Bermann (2011)


Van on DSAM32 body (2012)


Pale Tan Ausley Love (2013)