BJD recast seller tried to steal brandnames too

Recently, the ball-jointed doll (BJD) hobby suffered another devastating attack from an infamous Chinese recaster (luo / ouneifs). This person, who has been selling illegal counterfeit dolls for years, is now attempting something even worse: stealing the brand names and trademarks of legitimate BJD artists.

This means that the original creators may lose the right to use their own names in the Chinese market and even in other international markets. Imagine being an independent artist who can no longer sell their own art under their own brand name—this is not only unfair, it is a direct attack on creativity and artistic freedom.

This situation highlights the serious damage that counterfeit dolls cause to the BJD community. Buying a fake may seem harmless to some, but in reality it destroys the foundation of the hobby. Every time someone purchases a recast, they are supporting theft, discouraging talented artists, and pushing small studios closer to shutting down.

Unlike mass-produced toys, BJD dolls are art pieces, carefully sculpted and produced by small studios or even single artists. Each doll requires hundreds of hours of work, from sculpting and molding to casting, sanding, face-up painting, and quality control. These dolls are not backed by giant corporations but by passionate individuals who rely on sales to continue creating.

If you want to own a genuine BJD, always buy directly from the official artist’s website or authorized dealers. Be very cautious with platforms like Aliexpress, eBay, Amazon, or Taobao, where the majority of dolls listed are counterfeits or “recasts.” Remember: when you buy a recast, you are not just saving money—you are actively hurting the BJD hobby and destroying the livelihoods of real artists.
 

For more detailed information:

I highly recommend reading Musume’s blog post, which explores how recasters are abusing trademark laws and explains why it is so dangerous for the community.

 

Personal note:

When I read some of those recast / counterfeits dolls supporters it really breaks my heart. They are so selfish trying to convince themselves that they are hurting no one, and that they are the victims of bullying from legit dolls collectors. No! We artists are the victims of your bullying. You are stealing our work, you are making us live with fear, we are sad and depressed with this situation.  It doesn’t matter how much you try to convice yourself that you are not doing something wrong, if you buy counterfeits you are commiting a crime and your are ruining some artists life only so you can have the doll you want cheap. How would you feel if someone would do the same to you? Think about it. It is never late to learn from mistakes and to try to be a better person.