Creating my very own 1984 Takara My Little Pony

If I want her, I must create her! Because the real ones are too expensive :(
If you can hang on through the 1 minute video essay at the beginning, this video does indeed have art in it!
You can find the free 3D model below
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-My Little Wiki: www.mylittlewik...
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Photos of transformers at the beginning were from here: thetoycollecto...
Materials (for the clay doll)
Air Dry Clay (Premier/ladoll)
Cosclay
Sculpy Premo Polymer Clay
Acrylic paint
Duraclear matte sealant
Liquitex spray sealant
Elmers Glue
Cotton Yarn
fabrics/threads/etc
Tinfoil

[@art-eroflore]

Before you comment about the Moomins: they are Japanese "pop culture icons" that were originally published in Swedish and Finnish before being exported to Japan in the 1960s. They are very beloved in Japan on their own merits. I thought it was an important comparison because I have read criticism of Takara's big/round noses and how they wouldn't be favored by Japanese audiences because of preference for small noses- but Moomins basically prove this untrue. It is unknown why the Takara ponies did not sell well. "Japan is the largest market for Moomin goods and has served as a second home since the late 1960s" - Hyung Gu Lynn, read more: apm.iar.ubc.ca/moomins-multiplied/

[@devilledeggmuncher]

Man I love a good Moomin reference ☺️

[@Twiddle_things]

It's always a welcome surprise to see Japanese and Finnish intersect in some way :3

[@RainbowMilk1996]

Japan's gonna Japan sometimes

[@pobodysnerfect9175]

They both look great! Ball and joint pony scared me for a second, I had gotten distracted midway through the digital sculpting process and looked back to see many more orbs than I had originally anticipated

[@art-eroflore]

LOL I hadn't considered that, she suddenly multiplied and became much bigger.

[@pobodysnerfect9175]

@@art-eroflore It's a deimatic display, she's warding off predators

[@oreo_was_here9621]

Same lmao

[@pumpkinjuice180]

Omg I’ve never been happier to have access to a 3D printer…im finally gonna have a takara mlp !!!!!

[@art-eroflore]

If you print one feel free to tag me!

[@honielavender]

i swear to god, that ball-jointed pony doll would be the thing that gets me into doll customizing. I need her 😭💕💕💕💕

[@art-eroflore]

good, good, join the niche anthro-bjd-customizing community ~ me hypnotizing viewers into my hobbies so i have more people to share them with

[@Twiddle_things]

​@@art-eroflore yes yes yes i sent this to my friend Shes into doll customizing, so hopefully i can get her to join this niche -cult- community >:3

[@onicore]

11:03 the abrupt cut from the cutesy bean pony to the 2nd model was genuinely so funny 🤣 Both are amazing!

[@art-eroflore]

Gotta keep viewers on their toes, yknow?

[@skyweli]

I had never seen this kind of pony doll, the proportions are so cute ! Your clay version is absolutely adorable, I think the texture of the wool for her hair make her look extra soft.

[@emalinewitcher8233]

I would go to great lengths to see the bjd come to life!!! I'd love to make one, this is so awesome! You did such a spectacular job!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! I appreciate it! Hopefully someday i will be able to create takara BJD irl, its been a long project and I've been working very carefully on it.

[@tikimillie]

@@art-erofloreif/when you do, will you make the print files available for download?

[@Badderpillar]

You're doing some wonderful work for toy collectors everywhere! When it comes to MLP collecting, the Takara ponies are everyone's white whale. With 3D printers becoming more available and more affordable, we may be looking at a new era of reverse-engineered and reproduced old toys, all thanks to creative and dedicated people like yourself. It's kinda like abandonware, but for physical items! How freaking exciting is that??

[@AlottaBoulchit]

That is SO awesome and I really hope it becomes the norm for folks to just recreate old, lost toys in this style! I am 40 years old and there's so many toys from my youth that I wish either lasted longer or would make a come back in some way. Also as I am into customization, I wish I could have snatched up a bunch of these old toys so I could customize them. haha Being able to print a reproduction would be such a boom to creatives everywhere!

[@Ilostbestgirltoacar]

I would totally love to see the BJD come to life, honestly I'd buy you a 3D printer if I wasn't also broke, keep up the good work

[@savannahscoops2881]

The bigger one you designed is adorable! You can probably find someone you could pay to use their 3D printer at a table-top gaming store! There are some people at a gaming store I go to that only charge the cost of the amount of resin used so I've had three minis printed for about $12

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you, I hadn't heard of that, interesting! The library only prints in PLA and resin would probably be more accurate although more expensive... hmm tempting.

[@savannahscoops2881]

@@art-eroflore it really depends on the type of printer they have and the “resolution”?? Idk the terms but I mean whether or not it will have ridges once printed. I hope you are able to have your dolls printed soon though! You did a wonderful job sculpting them 😄

[@malorika]

I've always loved the Takara MLP dolls, these are so cute! I love how the blue one's hair looks. That really anthro one is also really interesting.

[@a.harrington1634]

Aww! Anthro Pony did a little sit! If she's available as a model, too... 😍😍😍

[@art-eroflore]

[@hollyjh3147]

I love the takara pony inspired bjd you're working on, I love the chunky hooves so much.

[@rachelroses2011]

Old toys like these are some of the cutest out there! You did so good with the 3D model and ur clay version came out wonderful!

[@Bane_Amesta]

I feel like such a hoarder, collecting different files of 3D printed dolls when I don't even have a 3D printer :') This one will go to the pile I guess, because is just so adorable (also the grown up/full articulated version is amazing)

[@art-eroflore]

You could try getting it printed at a library if you have one near you with a printer? I've also heard tabletop game stores sometimes have printers they'll let people use for $$.

[@RozenGermain]

This is so cool! I've heard of Takara Pony before this, and that they were highly sought after as grails by MLP collectors due to their rarity (haha), and somehow I had no idea they were kinda like MLP + Sylvanian Families in nature, probably due to being only familiar with fakie babies.

[@art-eroflore]

Yeah, the sylvanian families were actaully released that same year as the takara ponies I think, but by a different company. Takara also had their own line of sylvanian family esque toys, called the "3-2 classmates," which were also fuzzy lil anthro characters. It seems to me the Sylvanian families just took off and eclipsed the other, similar toylines at the time.

[@RozenGermain]

@@art-eroflore Considering Hasbro owns Kenner, and Blythe was at one point tied to Littlest Pet Shop, it's pretty interesting that Takara Pony didn't seem to go anywhere, but that Takara would get a big break from the deal with Hasbro similar to the Transformers one not with MLP and Takara Pony, but with Blythe in regards to adult doll enthusiasts! Seriously! Blythe is huge in Japan to the point I think a lot of people get confused and think the dolls were Japanese in the first place (they were created by Kenner)! P.S. This video is taught me about Transformers having Japanese origins! I assumed that they were inspired by a Gundam fan working at Hasbro or something! I never knew until now that they were a Takara property initially! It does make sense though, the super/giant robot is a trope associated with anime, and TF was basically the only example I could name that is a "western" super robot franchise!

[@brayermoth]

I love the tummy on the more complicated anthro bjd pony. It gives her a soft feeling that I think makes sense with the original design

[@hadardur2]

Im SO happy i found this channel!! This video is perfect. The little dress is perfect. And the method you used is so interesting! It's super informative and gave me the courage to work woth the stuff that i have at home that are similar to yours. I loved it and the pony will live in my head rent free for the rest of my life. And im happy for that.

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! Just go for it, I had no idea how to make ball jointed dolls and I just tried it!

[@jujucatjuca]

I am very impressed at your sculpting skills, both digitally and physically

[@janedoe6171]

theres so many clever tricks and tips for both versions of doll making, I've had to save this vid for future reference

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you, although I'm not sure what those may be! You can feel free to let me know if you have any questions, I am never sure if I am leaving enough or too much in or what is helpful for people.

[@janedoe6171]

@@art-eroflore it was just stuff like how you block out shapes first in blender, which shortcuts you use etc - I've never used blender because it's so intimidating, but breaking it down and seeing you use it made it seem so much more approachable! With making stuff with clay, I've never even thought about using tinfoil to bulk out the shape, then add clay to that, plus the ingenuity of how you made the joints was rad. So much to learn!!!

[@art-eroflore]

@@janedoe6171 I hope that I can make 3D modeling seem more approachable to people, it can seem quite scary at first! Thank you for the comment :)

[@mimicryofnothing]

that pony bjd you were teasin round the 11:35 minute mark is so cute, i wanna print one with my resin printer and name her shortcake

[@art-eroflore]

Shortcake... strawberry shortcake? I was actually considering doing a strawberry shortcake redesign but now im like what if strawberry... takara?

[@mimicryofnothing]

@@art-eroflore dude yesss you could do like a cute strawberryheadpiece and maybe like a frosting mane aaa i cry

[@mimicryofnothing]

@@art-eroflore omg imagine instead of a unicorn horn its a strawberry id absolutely lose it, if i didnt go cream for the hair make it look like the rolled strawberry shortcakes cuteness overload

[@art-eroflore]

@@mimicryofnothing The strawberry instead of unicorn horn reminds me of the Animal Crossing rhino! it also feels like something you would see on a tokidoki unicorno

[@qryptid]

Ive never seen these before theyre SO cute. Big Sylvanian Families vibes. You did incredible. Inspired to make my own after seeing this vid ❤❤❤ I wish I could model mine from scratch because I so admire the skill but idk if I ever could. Its so cool that you put the files up for free, i hope you get to see it brought to life a ton of times over!

[@roombavoomba]

i've never heard if the takara line of ponies, this is awesome!! i hope you can make your version at som point or get everything 3d printed, would be so fun to customize such a cute design

[@art-eroflore]

They're super niche and pretty unknown! I didn't know about them until last year and I've been a fan of g1 for like ten years lol

[@mellow_mallow]

oh she's so cute!!! your other dolls look incredible too. I'd love to try making my own bjd someday but it seems really... planning intensive, which is not my forte, lol. i didn't even notice the head size discrepancy. also, i think yarn hair brushed out works really well for a pony doll- it's not the traditional silky shiny nylon you see on store shelves, but it gives me a more pastoral air, like I'd really see her playing with friends out in the fields. definitely subscribing. All in all, very very nice job!!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you very much! And BJDs are kind of intimidating but they can be a fun challenge. If it helps, I am terrible at planning and yet I manage it somehow, sometimes!

[@mellow_mallow]

@@art-eroflore that is kind of reassuring!! now if only i could work up the determination to start on one, lol!

[@lisapizza5052]

THANK YOU for uploading the STL! FOR FREE???? you're amazing! Subscribing for that alone lol

[@finpin2622]

This is so cute! I’m actually not a huge fan of the original MLP toys, but the soft round shapes of those Takara ones is just adorable, and you re-made them so well!

[@softyy222]

Aww both versions are absolutely adorable!! I hope you can 3D print it eventually!! ❤

[@FeatherVoid]

Fully articulated BJD 3d model is scary, not gonna lie. Other than that the video was amazing, you are very skilled!!

[@caitlin1514]

No it's not, The only thing that makes it scary in my opinion is how the torso looks. I mean what has that pony been eating in order to get so fat?!

[@Kalleron]

These all fall into the uncanny valley for me, too. This is a really cool concept, though. 😅

[@art-eroflore]

I meant for her to look fat/chubby because the original doll is, and ponies in general are. I also think fat dolls are underreppresented. But I did even her out to make the joints look cleaner.

[@L.oh.ph.]

@@art-erofloreyou should make her breasts smaller or just delete them entirely, it’s kind of odd but if it’s your thing then keep them but I’d love to see her without the big chest. :)

[@floppsiemates]

this is just so cool omg its crazy how real it looks

[@SparkleWolf404]

This video got recommended to me and this is how I found out these exist. these are so cute, I need to see more customs in this style!

[@art-eroflore]

They'll likely have to be 3D printed or replicated from another site, so completely custom, because the real ones are so pricey they aren't worth customizing! (hence my journey to make them and provide the file, so i could also see them flourish...)

[@SparkleWolf404]

@@art-eroflore yeah, of course, that was a given. Something as rare as these probably shouldn’t be customize beyond trying to restore any damage.

[@zerosenseofself]

this was such a chill video woah! watching pure skill based creations is really satisfactory. also, yes to future projects!!

[@rubensfnaf1812]

As someone else said they both look great. I also looked away for a split second and looked back to see the ball jointed doll and was spooked but when i went back i understood and think that’ll be something fun.

[@mandapandachu]

Oh I would absolutely need the ball jointed doll! She’s so chunky!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you

[@SpookyDeerArt]

hope to see the blender versions come to fruition one day!! new to your channel and the bjd takara inspired pony sounds so fun, i hope to see that project especially!! the clay sculpt one was honestly impressive, i've been burned by air dry clay so much that i'm always super impressed when air dry projects turn out so well! definitely subscribing, excited to check out your other projects!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you!! I was working with some rather cheap air dry too, the quality can really matter when it comes to how well it performs!

[@ZeASK]

It was really cool to see your process on this for both the blender and clay versions! Both came out really cute. I'm also interested in seeing more of that ball jointed doll version, i bet that will come out amazing!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you v much!

[@maddyc2025]

21:34 i can't believe i eneve thought to use old medication bottles to store mixed paint. This is such a game changer!

[@shawnbay2211]

the articulated model is gorgeous! i rlly wish i could have those types of dolls.

[@kkoal1]

ive been looking for a video that actually tells me the relevant basics for blender for so long, its crazy how no one mentions e for extrude!!!!

[@art-eroflore]

I made a tumblr post just to list all of the shortcuts because it drives me crazy too, I've watched so many tutorials that start with "hope you already know how to use blender, lets begin" But the most important one: Shift + Space will bring up a list of shortcuts you can use (So if you're in edit mode, it'll show g for grab, e for extrude, r for rotate and so on)

[@willowallen4688]

I honestly had no idea these guys existed! Started looking them up and found your post on the mlptp. I was a little weirded out by the 3d model with full joints but the drawings you showed on your post actually looked really cute and made me excited to see more lol

[@art-eroflore]

[@katiecraftycat]

This is an amazing video! Thank you for sharing the 3d models too

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you and ofc! People are free to download them just for fun, I hope I made that clear in the video.

[@storybooksculpts-dg1cn]

I would love to see the more updated model you made! Please 3d printing companies, support them!!!

[@art-eroflore]

Please, 3D printer companies, sponsor me 😭

[@fluorescentgreys]

I think the bjd anthro doll’s tummy is so cute lol

[@dogman985]

OMG YOUR ART IS SO AMAZING, all versions came out so good!!!! Instant subscribe, I love your work ethic and your passion for creating!! 🌸🌸

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you

[@bitsi9688]

Soooo adorable! I'm watching the clay part now and I'm enamored. I also really like your craftsmanship!

[@sanduiche]

she's so cuteeeee!! i didn't know these ponies existed and now i want one of them for myself wow HAHA also the fact that you put the 3d model out for free and for everyone is so nice. great job! :D

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you!

[@RainstormCreations]

This is such an awesome project!! I will definitely be printing and customizing one of these amazing dolls!!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! I can't wait to see what ppeople make!

[@lousylionn455]

This is actually so smart! Using the rubbery clay for the head so you can root hair in...I need to try this!

[@art-eroflore]

I actually only used air dry clay for her head, I was just able to root it because it was fluffy yarn (and I glued it in place). BUT the body was in flexible clay and the holes for that seemed way more secure on their own, so I think that would work out well for a head.

[@deliriousdemons0119]

Yes a ball jointed version!!! I adore how it looks so far, such a cute concept

[@_onemli_olmayan_bir_sahs__3414]

love the big version of them!!

[@lumiepop5049]

This was so cool!! The process is so interesting and I enjoyed seeing how you handled everything and problem solved. I'm in school to be a 3d artist and I also love BJDs, so this is really inspiring to me 💕

[@FlorencePiPropsandDolls]

So cool!!!! I really appreciate all the info you share about your finds,sources and history behind this cute bae! Thank you for sharing your process with us 😊 I find it very hard to work and document the process at the same time 🥲

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! Yes it is real hard to film everything, and I always cut more footage than I have which is sad...

[@keyanabilyeu1660]

I would love to see the bjd printed, especially if you're taking the time to work on it

[@art-eroflore]

You're saying I shouldn't have projects I work on and just abandon? A travesty, I constantly abandon projects... but hopefully I can follow her through.

[@King_Of_Gay]

The Joint pony took me by suprise, wasn't expecting it to just appear suddenly, but it would be cool to see in the future. I think both the dolls look great tho! I have blender on my laptop but I need to get around to auctually learning how to use and model in it.

[@art-eroflore]

BJD jumpscare for people who were watching all through the video ;P I recommend BranSculpts and JoeyCarlino's tutorials for learning blender!

[@TheGrossDemon]

I'm glad they changed the designs from this, if I grew up with them looking that cute I'd be obsessed with MLP growing up. It would have such a ripple effect on my life lol.

[@art-eroflore]

They weren't changed, these weren't the original they were essentially a spinoff line produced in Japan!

[@spunchbup]

Thanks for sharing these! That BJD pony looks nice too

[@sammycute8687]

If only they continue to make takara mlp toys because they are so cute!!

[@salamisofdragons4597]

Cos Clay is better for thin bits of clay. I'm not saying, hollow either. Just thin in general. And when I say thin, I mean VERY, thin. Good for tails, wings, and small tentacles. It's also one of the clay you want to use dry and you smooth it after you bake it or you use isopropyl alcohol to help smooth it.

[@art-eroflore]

Yeah, I think it's just not what I expected/wanted with a rubbery clay!

[@kittykat490]

This is so cute and inspiring! I think the more articulated bjd pony looks pretty cute too

[@Dollibet]

YESSSS the takara ponies are SO cute and yours turned out sooooo good

[@CyanDocs]

20:50 The mixing paints in an old rx bottle 😂 Actually a great idea though, I always have too many around lol. I'll keep that in mind the next time I do traditional painting!

[@art-eroflore]

I will say there are some recycling services for them but I also have a box of them so I was willing to sacrifice one!

[@anoantdl3279]

I love ❤ the full anthro ponies design :0 ngl I would buy that if it were in store 😅

[@art-eroflore]

LOL thank you

[@tikimillie]

Absolutely adorable

[@trashman11]

I love the Anthro version!

[@user-uu9ru3de1y]

making that print of the ball jointed doll would be cool to see, been interested in that myself with my own vrc avi making a posable doll of him

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you v much! I'm not sure what vrc avi means but there are lots of tutorials you can try to help you along if you're learning blender.

[@VERVAINMAGICIAN]

THIS IS SO CUTE

[@art-eroflore]

THANK YOU

[@unholyUroboros]

gahh they look so cute!! but also, about the 3d printer thing!! some libraries actually have one available for public use (with a fee), so if you ever want to print them then i'd suggest checking that out!!

[@sava-smth]

They mentioned theirs has one, but they would still have to pay for filament which they can't do

[@unholyUroboros]

@@sava-smth oh okay, guess i just wasnt paying good enough attention lol 😅

[@a_humble_rat]

you should be crazy insanely proud of all your work cuz WOOOWWW WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!! THIS IS JUST JAW DROPPINGLY AMAZING.

[@alfonscorliss2839]

the ball jointed idea is so cute... i hope you go through with it! i subscribed just to see it

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! I plan to once I can find somewhere to print it, ideally in resin. I am getting something else printed first like a "test run" at the library!

[@ashleysmith7160]

Omg ive never seen these before but ive always been a fan of mlp now i need one of these!

[@phoebe5363]

shes so cute! i gotta try printing one on my own! thank you so much

[@art-eroflore]

Do it, if you publish it anywhere feel free to @ me!

[@cinnamonsugarcourtney6073]

I love the love handles and stuff of the curvy anthro version!

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you! You may be the only one lol, I wanted her to be chubby to match the little pony but people have been weird about it ngl.

[@cinnamonsugarcourtney6073]

@@art-eroflore *shrug* I'm chubby so I love to see dolls that also have some extra plush

[@elle5620]

theyre so CUTE

[@acsaudiodramas]

I clicked immediately since I had one knock off Takara pony as a kid and just adored the design!

[@echoflust8167]

"If you can't find/get it, make it." Artists

[@tahliawilliams6506]

I saw this video on my recommendation page right as it refreshed. I felt so sad as I tried desperately to find it again - didn't have the name saved to my memory so I couldn't search it. Thank whatever god is watching for letting it fall back into my lap, aka my recommendation page again. 😂

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you for wattching! And thank youtube for recommending it again

[@tahliawilliams6506]

@@art-eroflore I genuinely thought this video was by a big creator like Dollightful so imagine my surprise when it doesn't have as many likes as I believe it deserves. Not only did you make a model for others to use but you informed me about these cutes little ponies that will no doubtedly become my next hyperfixation. You've certainly earned my subscription and I hope you get the attention your beautifully made video deserves 😍😊

[@sprucemoose5056]

This look amazing great work

[@art-eroflore]

thank u

[@c1nnamodoll]

that takara-based bjd is soo cute!!!!! and the clay toy came out flawless 🥺 ive never heard of the takara my little pony line before, theyre so cute! :D

[@coyoteclockworkstudios3140]

I really, really want to make BJDs via 3D printing. I feel like I've waited my whole life for this technology. There was a lady on IG that I watched who had a very similar pony doll design. I backed her Kickstarter, but it didn't earn enough. If you wanted to take this to Kickstarter, I'd be happy to provide some swanky graphics as part of a collaboration, and to learn more about doing this myself. And an anthro horse doll BJD? Yes please!

[@art-eroflore]

I've become really interested in the more anthro and unique bjds, 3D printing has made those so much more accessible but due to lack of access im still kind of limited for now! I'd be interested to know about that project, I know some other people have printed takaras (while I was working on my video, RetroGeek Crafts came out with a scanned takara) I have the little takara files provided for free and I'll probably put the big takara online for free or relatively cheap (assuming I can test it). I'm afraid I don't know much about kickstarters or the logistics of getting this sort of stuff 3D printed on a large scale. I'd need to test the design a bunch too to make sure it worked properly before I could offer it to people for money!

[@adariesa]

anthro pony proto is a lil uncanny, tbh but a very good idea n will b great w more progress. i think it will get lots of attention. if you r able to print some, it would be fun to see some doll customizers on yt customize it in different ways!

[@Kocham1bigos]

The antropomorphic doll project is so coooooooooooool

[@themorela32]

Fantastic work! I would love to see your anthropomorphic reinterpretation of the takara pony too

[@cass422]

she’s so precious !!!!

[@TissuDemon]

You did pretty amazing. Also, never expected to see an anthro pony BJD and I'm not sure why.

[@kkfvjk]

So cute!! AND WOW thank you for gifting us this file ❤

[@Oswald-no4mi]

Also thanks for sharing so much of your process! I've been really wanting to make my own dolls but I've been intimidated by the process, seeing you make these makes it a little less intimidating of a project

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you and yw! Just go for it, I don't always have a plan but I just kind of jumped into doing it. There's no other way!

[@yzzie7367]

She turned out so cute 🥺 for some reason she reminds me of a little donkey

[@art-eroflore]

That's what a lot of people say LOL, I think i should make a version with big donkey ears

[@withlove2963]

The ball joint version looks like it needs a letter more fleshing out, but it's a great start! It's just the top/upper torso part that feels off to me, but it may just be me 😂

[@art-eroflore]

ngl I made her butt and chest smaller after watching the playback and realizing it looked too exagerrated; it's hard to keep the chibi body of the little ones but also make a big character LOL. I'll keep trying though, she's not done yet!

[@pipisochkaaaa]

I really liked all 3 versions, and i didn't know that they even had a mouth

[@art-eroflore]

Thank you, and yes, their mouth/nose can spin around in a circle lol. But I included a no-mouth-hole piece in case people prefer that.

[@Icyangel10]

It's really cool to see your works on the Takara dolls including the less chibi version I found out about the Takara dolls by chance(I forgot where) & was hoping to find one online but given what you said I can see why I struggled to find any. I don't own a 3D printer but it'd be cool to make one with the 3D printer model one day.(Maybe a pony version of my fursona with his kid since there's a baby version just to try things out) These are all pretty cute & man there is a lot of work that goes into this, I knew that already but it still amazes me.

[@art-eroflore]

I only learned about the takaras last year and they are super niche! One thing I forgot to mention (or didn't know at the time, idk) was that HQG1C produces takara baby replicas, they're an MLP fan project that makes g1 toys.

[@FrankStonefield]

so cute i want to see more.

[@pułkownikkaczodziobyzpodlasia]

Hi! You don’t need to retopo for 3d printing. You can add the balls using booleans :)

[@art-eroflore]

This here is true and something I didn't know when I started cause I began by making 3D models for games/animation. But I still try and retopologize things because it makes editing pieces a lot easier. So I have a sculpt mesh where I use booleans for the holes and then a separate, cleaner mesh so I can edit slightly and more precisely.

[@ramiesie7628]

i watched my phone for a second and i was jumpscared by the bjd pony lol, it looks really nice tho! i was just surprised

[@AlicesWhoRuHouse]

I've always wanted to make my own BJD and the one you made is adorable lol. One day I'll stop being terrified of starting and actually make one. The toy is cute too I would have never thought of inserting hair into clay itself.

[@user-nd7rg5er5g]

Hah, I have that model of mechanical pencil too. Excellent video, and thank you for making it and this lovely doll!

[@moda78z]

How cute 🥰

[@jensatow]

I love the bjd, but I think I would prefer it with less of a curvy body to closer match the style of the chibi takara pony version! Maybe you could sell the next file?

[@art-eroflore]

I'd like to test it before selling it if it comes to that, hopefully... I do plan on adding a less curvy variation (I actually already made the base one less curvy, this footage is from a while ago); but one with a flat chest as well.

[@Hetalialuver9001]

The build you made of the Takara inspired BJD looks amazing!!! I can't wait for you to post a vid about it!!! ^^

[@amberthesuperfox]

THEY LOOK SO CUTE I WANT ONE

[@meiheals]

That is SO COOL!!! :O Both versions turned out super adorable! ^_^

[@art-eroflore]

thank you v much1

[@cowbraiin]

I've been following along on the trading post, and I have to mention that I LOVE the anthro BJD Takara you're prototyping! I really want it to come to fruition- it's the perfect intersection of my MLP and BJD interests! ♥