Pullips

Pullips

Pullips are dolls created in 2003 and marketed by Groove, a Japanese company specialising in dolls for young adults. They are articulated collectible dolls of about 30cm, made of vinyl, and many customise them by changing for example their wig, their eyes, their make-up or their body. They are sold all made up, dressed, each with their own little universe and personality, for about 100€ or 120€ for the current models.

The main characteristics of these dolls are their large heads and large, expressive eyes, which can be turned to the right or left by means of a small lever behind the head. They can also blink and, thanks to new mechanisms, since February 2008 they can keep their eyes closed. These models are produced in relatively small numbers, and if a model is popular, it quickly reaches sums almost comparable to the price of a BJD.

 

In Korean, Pullip translates into “young growth”. Since other dolls were added: male doll Isul (Pullip’s brother), and Taeyang, Dal (Taeyang’s sister). They have coordinated scales but clear differences on facial features and shapes. There are also the Little Pullip, with a body of about 10cm.

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