Move over, Hello Kitty, Pokemon and manga. Make room for the new pop culture craze from Japan: ball-jointed dolls, also known as BJDs. Already huge in Japan and South Korea, these hand-sculpted, ...

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:20:18 GMT — â??We go from, â??Wow, these are really amazingâ??, to â??Wow, these are really creepyâ??,â?? Co-owner of Mint on Card, Jim Chan said.â?? Jim Chan and his wife Lindsey ...

As more and more young people turn to short video platforms like Douyin (TikTok) and Kuaishou to express their creativity, new trends have been appearing one after another. The latest trend? Posing ...

A faceup artist paints the face and makeup for BJDs, or ball-jointed dolls. These flawless, lifelike dolls are made of resin and have ball joints that allow incredible flexibility. First ...

SHANGHAI — Walking around her studio, Gong Xin’s face lights up when she walks past her favorite girl. “This is my oldest daughter!” the 30-year-old says with a whimsical grin. Wearing a boho outfit ...

Listeners respond to Tuesday's interview with the mayor of Baton Rouge, La., and the story about Ball-Jointed Dolls. Now, your e-mails in response to yesterday's program. My co-host, Melissa Block, ...