A Perfect Nine!

PetWORKs CO., LTD., makers of iconic doll characters such as Momoko, Ruruko, and Usaggie, announced their entrance into the realm of coded-as-male dolls in 2018 to coincide with the company's 20th anniversary.

Named Eight and Nine, the dolls' sculpting by Keisuke Sawada reminds Dolldom of the aesthetic of yaoi (やおい) manga and animé unlike any other coded-as-male fashion dolls. PetWORKS keeps the line's vitality with continuous iterations of the characters wearing sartorial trends - from butler uniforms to vampire eleganza - and an equally rich variety of face-ups and hairstyles in two skin-tones: ivory-beige and tanned.

Dolldom's editors, who have always felt honored to work with Japanese talent, immediately fell for tanned Nine. But it was not until recently that busy schedules allowed PetWORKs Boy B2405 NINE ( 六分の一男子図鑑 B2405 ナイン) to come to Dolldom for a first feature.

In this Dolldom exclusive, B2405 Nine portrays a style of masculinity that is rooted in tradition and made current by his uniquely kihin no aru (気品のある) attitude.

Designers featured in this entry:

Taeko Sekiguchi for PetWORKS

Ayakadoll 

Defa Lucy

Outfit (including boots and hat) by PetWORKS.

Kimono by Ayakadoll.

Zori by PetWORKS.

Joggers and boots  by PetWORKS

Camel coat and baseball cap by Defa Lucy.

Returning the Favor

When The Muses line by JAMIEshow Doll debuted in 2022, the concept of a hand painted, resin, fashion BJD in the 1/6 scale realized. The first waves of fashions, designed by Owensu, focused lavishly on haute couture fantasy and, in Dolldom's view, left a gap for styles that would lend themselves functional for the streets of reality.  As the models needed clothing to perform their inherent duty, fashions made by Integrity Toys for their various lines of coded-as-male dolls became the building blocks for some successful styling opportunities.

Fast forward to 2025 and the latest JAMIEshow Muses collection, titled "Garden Party", offers two great options (Look 15 and Look 19) not only for wearing as designed, but also for their mix-and-match potential. As planning proceeded for this entry, Dodlldom's resident Muses' models decided to invite Integrity Toys' NU.Face No. 1 Lukas Maverick to be the model as a gracious gesture of gratitude. A perfect collab, we shall add.

No. 1 Lukas Maverick comes from Integrity Toys' latest convention with a silver buzz cut that complements an effective-because-it-is minimal face-up that allows the strong sculpt to do all the talking.

Lukas arrived in the classic Pierre DeVries "High Elite" mechanic's jumpsuit. 

Look 15's khaki shorts, tank top, and cap define urban chic. "Enchanted" Daniel digs the vibe.

Switching the cap for the look's motorcycle jacket and sunglasses pumps up the drama. 

A quick change using Look 19's trousers gives the jacket and cap options for evening. 

Look 19's grey trouser and vest pair well with the look's beige loafers. "Dangerous Love" Daniel approves. 

 Look 19's classic beige coat exemplifies pièce de résistance. "Moments of Joy" Daniel plans on wearing it too.

Becoming Takeshi

The art of sculpting (be it via the artful manipulation of clay or the visually entrancing digital equivalent) is the foundation for the creation of a doll. These days, dollectors enjoy unprecedented diversity as doll producers - from Mattel to indie designers - offer faces and bodies to represent our evolving understanding and appreciation of the human race.

 
Paul Pham, creator of NuminaDoll, is a sculptor extraordinaire with a gift for capturing the essence of a character. His dolls defy conventions as he explores types of beauty often overlooked. And his gift extends to the realm of dolls representing male anatomy.

Two years ago, Pham introduced a new character named Ang, a beautiful depiction of a young man with Asian heritage. Dolldom immediately jumped at the opportunity to add Ang to its collection of NuminaDoll. Not surprisingly, Ang created a stir modeling a wide range of fashions, from Hakama pants by JAMIEshow to non-binary dresses by HvalaDolls.

Ang 2020

Still, a desire remained among Dolldom's editors to have a more mature Asian male character. A conversation with Pham about re-sculpting the mouth and redoing the face-up, accompanied by many inspirational photos, led to another beautiful OOAK creation. And so, Ang became Takeshi.

Pham's incredible talent transformed the athletic youngster into a smoldering hunk. For his first Dolldom entry, Takeshi wears a coat by Ayal Armon and slacks and boots by NuminaDoll. His wig is also by NuminaDoll.

Takeshi 2022

Oh, It Looks Like Daniel

 JAMIEshow Doll and The Muses line have introduced a character coded-as-male called Daniel. And he is a star. Based on  the 16-inch iconic Lee, also by JAMIEshow Doll, Dangerous Love Daniel is -to cut to the chase- a hunk. The handsome face (in Dolldom's opinion, Daniel / Lee is the most handsome representation of an Asian male countenance with a serene gaze, strong nose, and pulpous lips) has translated beautifully to 1/6 scale and adjustments to the body sculpt, such as more defined pectoral muscles, convey an undeniably strong physicality. Detailed hands and feet (both with separate digits) allow for the wearing of rings and sandals. 

The Muses line, designed by OwenSu, offers an inspired selection of couture to make the Muses realize their fashion model destinies. Still Dolldom invited Dangerous Love Daniel to play and style a series of looks with elements taken from Integrity Toy's Fashion Royalty Hommes, The Monarchs, and NuFace lines. Daniel was glad that the fit was excellent every time and no alterations were required. This said, the JAMIEshow Doll Muses' foot sculpt is a tad bigger making shoe fitting minimally more laborious but still possible. 

Dolldom looks forward to the future of this line for it's exciting to find 1/6 dolls coded-as-male as beautifully rendered (in velvety, matte resin and with hand painted face-ups and body blushing) as Daniel. At its 450.00 dollar price point, Daniel is a high-end acquisition that is worth every cent. 

Wish list? Absolutely. Dolldom gives kudos to JAMIEshow Doll and OwenSu for their commitment to diversity and is hopeful that in the very near future a coded-as-male Black doll character will join the ranks of The Muses. Additionally, a selection of boots and thong sandals, along with separates to mix-and-match would enhance the play possibilities of these remarkable creations. 

For more information and to stay in the know, make sure that you visit JAMIEshow Doll. 

16-inch JAMIEshow Lee - the original icon

The ubiquitous underwear shot avoids being a trope when Daniel is doing the modeling. Hooded coat by Integrity Toys. 


Relax, don't do it!

Daniel matched tuxedo pants with suspenders, a fitted pleather shirt, and black and white shoes, for this sexy evening look. All garments by Integrity Toys. 

Harajuku Hero

Daniel loves the comfort of these hakama pants. His selection of a black pleather motorcycle jacket makes it a perfect look for enjoying the city. Aviator sunglasses by Dragons in Dreams. 

Heartthrob Hotness

Who could ever resist Daniel in a brown turtleneck, red wine velvet slacks and a cool pleather jacket by Integrity Toys? Boots by Dragons in Dreams.  

All eyes are on Daniel.

JAMIEshow Doll

Haircut Economics

Haircuts. Appointments. Bad hair days. Fly away stands. Same-old-style boredom. What to do? Wear a wig cap.

JAMIEshow Doll's invention for its eponymous line of ball jointed dolls offers the ease and instant gratification that dollectors seek when at play. So what if a sober suit were to look better with a more traditional side parted cut? No problem. JAMIEshow Doll has it covered as there is a wig cap for professors as well as rock stars and everyone in between.

For this exclusive Dolldom entry, Palm Springs Lee models a slew of the company's wig caps in preparation for our fall fashion spectacular coming soon. We hope that you agree that although Lee is one of the most handsome models in the biz, hair, in this case, does make the man.


Mid-Century Classic. "The Mister" style along with a classic pair of frames by Shadowartifact yields an elegant gent look. Necklace by Joy Jarred.


Boy Band. "Palms Springs Basic's" style is carefree yet groomed.


"The Lee" is a short cropped cut with sufficient length at front to allow for a little hair play.


Papito! "The Waves" style is the equivalent of Farrah Fawcett hair for men. Sexy, windblown style for the leading man.


Más macho. "The Alejandro" style is an on trend look with undercut sides and a longer crown, combed back.


Hipstah! The show closes with a topknot pony with tapered sides that evokes Japanese samurai as well as today's urban dweller style. Hinged sunglasses by Shadowartifact.