Let's Do A Simple Boy Doll Repaint

[@afroborilafemme]

I like doll customization as a broad term because you’re right, it covers a lot of what people do, but using only doll repaint as a term doesn’t include people who do major customizations. I enjoy your work even when you’re not giving us a complicated doll that has 50 mil body mods. Your art is amazing. And I rather see a more easy project from someone I like than to see nothing because the big projects are burning you out.

[@user-su7mv3sm8b]

I really wish we have more redheads who's black

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you so much! glad you like him and thank you so so much for watching my videos!

[@Formoka]

He looks like a 90s tv sitcom teenage heartthrob. He’s very well made. I like the eyes best.

[@hisnameisAkin]

i was kinda going for that haha! glad you like him!

[@becca3988]

I think he's cute! I'm just happy to see you back. I think the hair makes the orange in the tartan jacket pop, so while he's not as intense of a project, I think it's a nice transition to get into the groove.

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you so much! glad you like him!

[@Sparkling34]

I feel like you are undervaluing how good of a job you did on this doll

[@the-letzie]

He looks cute! Indeed, the design is simple, but that was the idea for this video after all. It looks more like a doll you’d play with than something I’d put in display. I think that you achieved your goals with this project

[@cyregal]

I love your style of doll customization, you're so honest about the process, and its really refreshing. Compared to certain other channels its so nice to see someone complete a project without so much excessive bullshit. I also really appreciate your focus on male dolls, not a lot of other channels do that.

[@hisnameisAkin]

glad you like the way i work but everyone works differently and everyone has different preferences. yeah, focusing on male dolls is kinda what distinguish me from other doll customizing channels, but it makes sense because male dolls are hard to come by. i'm just lucky i managed to stock up a good number of them haha

[@Mr.NoOneSpecial]

He's adorable.

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you! glad you like him!

[@Kubricize342]

Doll customization I think works for what you do. I think he is adorable, sometimes simple is good!

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you so much! yes, but idk, simple projects kinda fuel my perfectionism haha

[@centurycountess4949]

I like the idea of doll customization better. I was wondering about the eyebrow piercing holes too. the MSC may have sealed the holes a bit during the layering process. The doll in the end looks amazing I really love charlie's hairstyle! and his green turtleneck compliments his eyes.

[@hisnameisAkin]

you might be right! it might be the msc blocking the holes, putting on the piercing was really scary! and thank you so much! glad you like him!

[@FerylMusic]

He’s super cute. Would love more of these :) I’d love to see you take a Playline Ken doll and do a face up like the Barbie Looks Ken dolls/ BMR 1959… Amazing work as usual, thank you

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you, glad you like him! i'm sorry but i don't think i'll work on kens again, too much pressure haha

[@shawnbay2211]

hehe, well, i love this & i love him. I genuinely clicked on the video bc i thought it was merely a faceup but it was also hair & sewing. i really liked the video cuz it was like a 101 on customisation. its so easy 2 take in 4 some1 like me who has no idea where 2 start with doll customisation. im so inexperienced that the long videos intimid8 me ... though i love both. ur years of experience makes him look gr8 even if u think its "generic."

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you so much, glad you like him! you're right, i should get off my high horse and never discredit the essentials of doll customization lol

[@AlicenRowdy]

Bless you for your straightforward and handsome boy customs, they are great inspiration ✨

[@maureenheil5009]

I agree customization is more accurate, but I also think you are too critical of your work. He is cute and his hair is exactly what you described you wanted

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you! glad you like him! yeah, it's just that i find simple projects to demand more perfection lol

[@jeffbouchez5134]

looks great nice to see something normal for a change excellent work

[@forbezilla]

I've only ever rerooted dolls, I've been too scared to try hair wefts, but with watching your content it helps me feel like it's something I can do.

[@tinseltina]

he looks good, like a bratz boy doll, they were simple back then too. their shoes were the most interesting thing about them to me.

[@hisnameisAkin]

you're right, he does have similar vibes with bratz boys haha

[@N_Drogyny]

I think that customization is a broad term while repaint is a more specific term. Regardless, I love this neat custom! He's cute and cool.

[@hisnameisAkin]

yeah, i talked about it because people seem to use those terms interchangeably, i was kinda asking about people's preference haha. and thank you so much, glad you like him!

[@Angelina_Davis25]

I call it doll repaint because that was what it was called when I first learned about it and I don't want to confuse myself or people around me.

[@FrantzE1971]

Another great work ! you're an artist.

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you!

[@brianahawkins8124]

He looks great.

[@hisnameisAkin]

glad you like him!

[@brianahawkins8124]

@@hisnameisAkin He came out real great. See you next time.

[@CharaViolet]

Personally, I think repaint only refers to removing a doll's face and then redoing it, no matter what medium you use. Costumizing would be the general, all-encompassing term for altering a doll's base materials.

[@yingyuedraws4375]

He is so adorable ❤

[@hisnameisAkin]

glad you like him!

[@deirfed]

you gave him my eyes!! :))

[@warrennolan6398]

I think I prefer “Doll customization”, it’s more specific and includes the totality of all you actually do…

[@hisnameisAkin]

yes, i do like it better cause it's an umbrella term

[@CorrineFerguson]

Love your work❤❤

[@louisebrown3121]

He is so cute. ❤

[@hisnameisAkin]

glad you like him!

[@medusaisaboy]

I love ittt

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you!

[@Jy84_]

❤❤❤

[@carrie4910]

I do so love me a red head. Simple but i like it.

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you!

[@EmbalmerEmi]

He is so cute! Kinda looks like Wally West/Kid Flash! ❤

[@hisnameisAkin]

glad you like him! it's the red hair, isn't it?

[@EmbalmerEmi]

@@hisnameisAkin Just needs some freckles and a yellow turtleneck. haha ❤

[@sirdragonmoon7092]

I always felt as if the proces of cutting and removing the hair and glue would be not that complicated to do but the one reroot I have done made me realize even such a small part of styling an OOAK's is so complex. Its understandable with how much work goes into them (and with the performance on youtube) why you feel so tired. By the way do you have a tutorial on how to do a doll sized shirt?

[@kittyvanoosten8578]

You made a ginger and didn't give him freckles? I think that's what's missing! He's nice, though. Although I think I prefer your thicc beefy types :P

[@hisnameisAkin]

omg you are absolutely right, how did that even slip my mind. freckles, of course! glad you still like him though! hate to disappoint but, i don't think i'll make more beefy guys anytime soon

[@charlie570]

he looks good! as a fellow charlie i approve

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you for your stamp of approval

[@toriaden833]

Love your videos

[@uanbaatjies7806]

id love to see you do a monster high gender bend series

[@HorrorBorealis]

With a color swap and minus the jacket he could be Leon S Kennedy

[@kristenblack3930]

Charlie is cute, I think.

[@hisnameisAkin]

thank you!

[@eftimamftah6993]

I cant say im in love with charlie here 🤣🤣🤣 but u did a great job

[@fluorescentalien5204]

youre being too hard on yourself. I think hes cute! And his clothes came out fantastic, I really think they pull him together as a character

[@miguelstarboy5572]

he's gorg

[@everfluctuating]

doll customization is the better blanket term. if all youre doing is painting over certain parts of the original sculpting then it makes sense to call it repainting, but it does not make sense to include sculpting and wigmaking and sewing a wardrobe and making accessories all under the label of repaint. im laughing at giving a doll functional pants pockets tbh. whats he holding in there, a single crumb of bread? lmao ETA: i dont come to your channel for pep and vigor, thats more dollightfuls style. you, i love for the no-nonsense editing style and sharp tongue. focus on your strengths, akin, theyre more appealing than you might think.

[@Angelina_Davis25]

Maybe next time you put the Piercing in first. Try using glue on piercings.

[@allisavercool227]

He's just a little guy

[@morwe_]

your work is beautiful, but please make more clicky thumbnails. I would have never clicked on some of your videos and im saddened by this because your work is beautiful and deserves to be shown. Your personality is enjoyable and all the sound is well balanced, but i feel like you’re really pushing yourself back by having such plain thumbnails. Either way its your choice, im glad i found you either way. Apologies for the critique, but i do wish youd be seen more.

[@hisnameisAkin]

i totally agree, my thumbnails suck. i just really don't know how to make them attractive so they always turned out boring haha. you got any tips? glad you like my work though!

[@morwe_]

@@hisnameisAkin i dont have much knowledge on the field, but try out new things! Maybe a more detailed background in the thumbnail instead of just one color or some tilts to make it look more interesting. Or just, use tutorials! You wont get it right on your first try, but it will be improvement. Maybe also use the community poll function to choose between thumbnails if you’re stuck between some, ive seen success with that. You can do it!

[@morwe_]

@@hisnameisAkin also, your thicc big boy bear thumbnail is a really good one, flashy and more detailed background, something that people enjoy to look at front and center, and warping text to make it more eye catching. You can tell in the analytics as well! Its the difference between a square and a cube, you know? Edit: and the pun with CAPITAL LETTERS, making it easier to read, but it seems like you already know how to do that well. Still want to compliment it!

[@camilavilla5696]

You should call this... Lazy proyect, the lack of concept is what bothersme the most.

[@eftimamftah6993]

I cant say im in love with charlie here 🤣🤣🤣 but u did a great job

[@eftimamftah6993]

I cant say im in love with charlie here 🤣🤣🤣 but u did a great job