The best on the planet! American designer dolls Pullip.
Originally, these dolls were a Korean invention. They appeared in 2003 and quickly gained popularity in South Korea, and then in Japan. These large dolls (scale 1 to 6) had an enlarged head (scale 1 to 3) with wide-open eyes that could also blink and move from side to side.
By the early 2010s, Pullip's fame had reached America, and now it is one of the most desirable items for doll collectors in that country. The average price of a Pullip is $150 and more, but this does not stop fans who want to build a collection of them at all costs.
16.05.2025
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Why are Pullip the best?
The quality of Pullip is always top-notch, and their design is unique. The clothing and design of each doll are unique and pleasing to the eye with their details. The arms and legs of Pullip dolls are equipped with joints, which means they can take whatever pose their owner wants.
This quality is especially appreciated in Japan, where fans consider it good form to have a Pullip doll of at least their most beloved anime heroine or idol singer. To admire Asuka or the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku every day — what could be better?
Pullip articulated dolls reach 40 centimeters in height, but part of that size may be made up by heeled shoes. There are smaller dolls too, roughly the size of Barbie, Ken, or superheroes. It is also possible to order additional individual accessories for the dolls. Hats, costume jewelry, wigs, the above-mentioned shoes, furniture, weapons, or costumes — in short, everything you need.
Pullip are amazingly flexible. There are specialists who change the hair color, lip shape, and other features of the dolls and list them on eBay, Etsy, and other specialized sites.
In the Russian Federation, the fashion for Pullip is more niche, but there are connoisseurs among Russians as well. For a doll that could be bought in America for an amount equivalent to 8200 rubles, here they may ask from 14 to 18 000.
Exclusive dolls are much harder to find, and for one that in America can be ordered for 250 dollars (the equivalent of 17,5 thousand rubles), here you will have to pay 38 thousand rubles or more. Besides, unfortunately, low-quality copies of Pullip sometimes turn up in Russia, so even taking delivery into account (up to 20 dollars depending on the region), domestic collectors prefer to order such dolls in the USA, saving several thousand rubles.
The most popular Pullip models
Even without taking “custom” modifications into account, there are thousands of Pullip doll variations. But among this endless variety of faces, bodies, and accessories, there are real hits:
- Pullip Hatsune Miku — a green-haired Japanese idol singer, a virtual Vocaloid from Crypton Future Media, made famous by hits, movements, and a mesmerizing appearance. Hatsune Miku is so popular that there are several versions of the Vocaloid. So, you can buy a small Miku for 120 or a large one for 178 dollars.
- Pullip Cheshire Cat — a classic Pullpip whose look is inspired by Carroll’s Alice and its darker dark versions from games and anime.
- Pullip Rei Ayanami / Asuka Langley — very different, but equally popular characters from the cult anime “Evangelion.” Popular both in Japan and in America.
- Pullip Isul Yun — a pop idol whose Pullip figurine first appeared on sale in November 2019. Its price is 20 000 yen or 189 dollars in Japan and 179 dollars in American stores.
Where do people buy original Pullip dolls?
- JPgroove.com. The official Pullip distributor in the USA. Besides favorite dolls, on the site you can find real rarities and collectibles; the selection is truly huge. Sometimes JPgroove offers good discounts, and the dolls come with cute gift doll boxes. Besides, the online store delivers dolls to the Pochtoy.com warehouse in the USA.
- Pullip.net. Looking for new arrivals? Then this is the place for you. There is even pre-ordering with a 10% discount. The site also sells Pullip accessories. There are promotions on the site, and even the basic prices are one and a half or two times lower than in Russia.
- Amazon.com — well, of course, Amazon. Inexpensive Pullip dolls. The selection is smaller than in specialized stores, but still quite decent. Besides, there is almost always free delivery to the Pochtoy.com warehouse in the USA. Quite a lot of payment options, as always on this site.
- PullipStyle.com. The store’s highlight is fairly rare and very popular models from 2011 - 2013. In addition, the price of older examples is not inflated, and some of the dolls can be purchased with a 35% discount.
- Walmart.com. This is, of course, not a collector’s choice, but you can buy your first doll here too.
- eBay.com.This is where you should look for something truly unique. Some of the “lots” cannot be found anywhere outside this site. But be careful: the shipping price to Russia may well exceed 80 dollars, and the delivery times may stretch almost endlessly.
- Etsy.com. Etsy is the place to go for custom improvements, hand made outfits, and accessories. You can choose an option that costs 10 or 20 dollars more but looks much more interesting than “mass-produced” Pullips.
And for shipping dolls to Russia, the best option would be packages from the USA with Pochtoy.com. Here they charge only from 11,99 dollars per package, and doll delivery to you takes five to ten days. And if this is your first purchase in America, try the service of shopping assistants in America! You give a link to the product — and they buy it and arrange everything for you!
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