

BJDs are primarily intended for adult collectors and customizers. They commonly range in size from about 60 centimetres (24 in) for the larger dolls, 40 cm (15.5 in) for the mini dolls, and all the way down to 10 cm (4 in) the very smallest BJDs.

The BJD style has been described as both realistic and influenced by anime. They are predominantly produced in Japan, South Korea and China. These are cast in polyurethane synthetic resin, a hard, dense plastic, and the parts strung together with a thick elastic. In contemporary usage when referring to modern dolls, and particularly when using the acronyms BJD or ABJD, it usually refers to modern Asian ball-jointed dolls. Ī ball-jointed doll is any doll that is articulated with ball and socket joints.

Type of articulated doll most commonly purchased by adult collectors Super Dollfie, a modern Japanese ball-jointed doll (BJD) described by Time as having "exaggerated features inspired by Japanese animation".
