The best on the planet! American designer Pullip dolls.
Originally, these dolls are a Korean invention. They appeared in 2003 and quickly gained popularity in South Korea, and then in Japan. These large dolls (1:6 scale) had an enlarged head (1:3 scale) 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's one of the most coveted items for doll collectors in this country. The average price of a Pullip is $150 and up, but this doesn't stop fans determined to build a collection of them at any cost.
16.05.2025
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Why are Pullip the best?
Pullip quality is always top-notch, and their design is unique. The clothing and design of each doll is unique and delights the eye with details. Pullip dolls’ arms and legs are equipped with joints, which means they can take any pose at their owner’s discretion.
This quality is especially appreciated in Japan, where fans consider it good form to have at least one Pullip doll of their favorite anime heroine or idol singer. Admiring Asuka or the vocaloid Hatsune Miku every day — what could be better?
Jointed Pullip dolls reach a height of 40 centimeters, though part of that may come from heeled shoes. There are also smaller dolls, about the size of Barbie, Ken, or superheroes. Individual doll accessories are available for order. Hats, jewelry, wigs, the shoes mentioned above, furniture, weapons or costumes — in short, everything needed.
Pullip dolls are amazingly flexible. There are specialists who change hair color, lip shape and other parameters of the dolls and list them on eBay, Etsy and other specialized sites.
In Russia the Pullip trend is more niche, but there are connoisseurs among Russians too. For a doll that could be bought in America for the equivalent of 8200 rubles, here they may ask 14 to 18 000.
Exclusive dolls are much harder to find, and one that can be ordered in America for 250 dollars (equivalent to 17.5 thousand rubles) will cost 38 thousand rubles or more here. In addition, unfortunately, low-quality Pullip copies sometimes appear in Russia, so even taking delivery into account (up to 20 dollars depending on the region), local collectors prefer to order such dolls from the USA, saving several thousand rubles.
Most popular Pullip models
Even without considering “author’s” modifications, there are thousands of variants of Pullip dolls. But among this endless variety of faces, bodies and accessories there are real hits:
- Pullip Hatsune Miku — green-haired Japanese idol singer, virtual Vocaloid from Crypton Future Media, who became famous for hits, movements and an enchanting 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 — classic Pullip, whose appearance is inspired by Carroll’s Alice and her darker dark-versions from games and anime.
- Pullip Rei Ayanami / Asuka Langley — very dissimilar, but equally popular characters from the cult anime “Evangelion”. Popular both in Japan and in America.
- Pullip Isul Yun — pop idol whose Pullip figurine first went on sale in November 2019. Its price is 20 000 yen or 189 dollars in Japan and 179 dollars in American stores.
Where do they buy original Pullip dolls?
- JPgroove.com. Official Pullip distributor in the USA. In addition to popular dolls, the site offers real rarities and collectibles, with a truly huge selection. JPgroove sometimes runs good discounts, and dolls come with cute gift boxes. The online store also ships dolls to the Pochtoy.com warehouse in the USA.
- Pullip.net. Looking for new releases? This is the place. Pre-orders are available with a 10% discount. The site also sells Pullip accessories. Promotions happen here too, and even base prices are one and a half or two times lower than in Russia.
- Amazon.com — well, of course, Amazon. Affordable Pullip dolls. The selection is smaller than in specialty stores, but still quite decent. Shipping to the Pochtoy.com warehouse in the USA is almost always free. Plenty of payment options, as usual on this site.
- PullipStyle.com. The store’s highlight is fairly rare and very popular models from 2011 - 2013. Prices on older items aren’t inflated either, and some dolls are available with a 35% discount.
- Walmart.com. This is certainly not a collector’s choice, but it’s a good place to buy your first doll.
- eBay.com. This is the place to look for something truly unique. Some “lots” can’t be found anywhere outside this site. But be careful: shipping costs to Russia can exceed $80, and delivery times can drag on almost indefinitely.
- Etsy.com. Etsy is where you go for custom upgrades, hand-made outfits, and accessories. You can pick an option that costs $10 or $20 more but looks far more interesting than standard Pullips.
For shipping dolls to Russia, the best option is packages from the USA with Pochtoy.com. They charge only from $11.99 per package, and delivery to you takes five to ten days. If it’s your first purchase in America, try the America shopping masters service! You share a product link — they buy and handle everything for you!
Our service also gets plenty of orders for other dolls:
- Order and buy LOL Surprise in the USA with shipping to Russia.
- Order and buy Funko POP in the USA with shipping to Russia.
