Welcome to the Home page for UK BJD Con.
-----------------------------------------------UK BJD Con is a convention dedicated to ball jointed dolls, Dollfie Dream, Smart Doll and other collectable dolls.
Here you will find all the relevant information and contact details for this convention.Please use the tabs above to navigate our website.Below is a count down to our next event.Hope to see you soon!-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The next convention will be held at the
H SUITE BIRMINGHAMThe theme of this convention will be: TBC
Date: TBC
More details will be released as they become available
Last updated - 7th of May 2025
About Us
Welcome!UK BJD Con (United Kingdom Ball Jointed Doll Convention) was created by a collective of BJD collectors and artists in 2022.So far most BJD conventions have been in Europe, Asia and Russia so to create a convention closer to home was very appealing.For those who do not know; BJDs (ball jointed dolls) are high quality dolls aimed at collectors. They are known for their customisability and posing.This convention allows BJD enthusiasts and creators from all over the world to come together and celebrate this unique art form right here in the UK!
We would like to thank all of our team members, past and present, for their dedication to this convention.None of this would be possible without them!
Our Team
Sam/(IG: DolceLuceDolls) - Lead organizer and financeJosephine - Competitions, props and raffleTilly/(IG: snowyherondoller) - Venue organisation, social mediaLiara/(IG: LiaraKCrane) - Official photographyHallowchii/(IG: Hallowchii) - ArtistBicky/(IG:Bickymonster) - Website and FloorplanKit/(IG:Sewdolliteful) - Signage and Leaflets
Policies
Please familiarise yourself with the policies below. Upon attending this event you are obligated to agree to the following:1. No selling, trading or displaying of recast or bootleg items. Please do not bring recast dolls to the event, if you are in doubt of a doll/bjd's legitimacy do not bring it. If you bring a recast to this event deliberately, you will not be allowed to attend future events.
(Recasts are illegal copies of original BJD, they are made typically in chinese factories and at 25% of the cost of a authentic BJD. To respect the artists we wish to keep this event free of recasts.)2. UK BJDCon are not liable for any damage, stolen, injury or loss to any personal goods that may arise from utilisation of the venue by the convention.3. Respect the venue, staff and other attendees at all times.4. Images, voice or film recordings from this event may be published across, but not limited to, various social media platforms and publications for the purpose of promoting the event. If you do not wish to appear in any images/ filming please contact a member of the team either by email or on the day of the convention.5. We reserve the right to escort transgressors from the venue. This includes physical or verbal assault and/or theft of money or goods in or around the venue. Removal from the venue may result in a ban to future events.6. To comply with the Health and Safety regulations of the venue. The use of hazardous chemicals such as spray sealants and acetone products are prohibited.7. Please note that all tickets are non refundable unless the event is cancelled. Transfers must be done 2 weeks before the event at the latest.8. Please be aware that this event will contain fragile displays and/or some adult themes that may be unsuitable for young children. Under 16's should be accompanied by an adult on the premises. The items displayed here are collectors items and not for general play by young children.More policies may be added at a later date.
Floor Plan
Venue
The convention will be held at
H Suite Birmingham
(100 Icknield Port Road Birmingham B16 0AA)Event starts at: 10:00 AM
Ends at: 5 PMThe venue is within 26 minutes driving distance from Birmingham Airport. 10 minutes drive/taxi from Birmingham New Street Train Station or 30 minutes walk from Jewellery Quarter Station.Map & more information below!Early access is 9:30 am. If you require early access due to mobility or other accessibility issues, please email us directly at [email protected]. Thank you!
Tickets
Here we'll have information about the tickets that will be available.We may deny entry if we don't receive confirmation about a ticket transfer.Please note that all tickets are limited in number for safety purposes.General tickets may be available on the day.PLEASE NOTE THAT If you can no longer attend please join our Discord to transfer/sell on your ticket(s), link can be found via our Instagram. All transfers should ideally be done 2 weeks before the convention.
Merchandise
UKBJDCon is proud to work with artists to produce our wonderful tote bags and badges!Please email us if you would like to buy our merch!Bags £8
Badges £1.50
Contact Us
If you have any questions please feel free to email us at:
[email protected]We aim to respond with 48 hours.
Vendors
Currently vendor applications are CLOSED.Here is the list of stalls/vendors at the UK BJDCon- this will be updated for our next event!
1) Welcome table
2) Raffle table
Charity Bring and Buy StallGot BJD items you want to get rid of? Price them up and drop them off here to be sold on behalf of our chosen charity!
Convention Schedule
Main Event Schedule Including Talks & Workshops07.30 Vendor access
The hall will be open early to allow vendors to set up stalls.09.30 Early access
If you struggle with mobility and/or cannot stand in a queue for a long time, please email us at [email protected] to be admitted early.10.00 general access
Access for the general public will be from 10am. Event closes at 5:30pm.**11.00 TALK:**12.00 TALK:**13.00 TALK:14.00 Premium and standard raffle draws
Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a range of small or large prizes; including whole dolls! All proceeds from our standard raffle to our chosen charity (TBC).15.00 Dolly quiz!Take part in a fun Kahoot quiz to win prizes! Give what you can to enter, proceeds to charity.16.00 Costume and photography contest awards16.00 Masquerade
Dress up in your finest fantasy ball gowns and glamorous suits and enter our human costume contest! Pay what you want to enter; all proceeds to our chosen charity.17:30 Event closePDF of Schedule here:
Ongoing Events
(These are events that happen throughout the entire day of the convention)
Find Dollette!
Our mascot is up to her usual tricks and has hidden herself in our venue, can you find her and bring her to our team for a prize?Riddle
Once again a series of mysterious notes have been found that you must decipher to win a prize! Some of our vendors will be holding clues for you to unravel. Who will be the first to find and decode all the clues?Photo Box and Props Area
Find our photo corner with wonderful themed props for you to use to photograph your beautiful dolls! Available until the end of the convention.Charity Table
Grab a bargin at our charity table where generous donations are put up for sale! Got BJD stuff you don't want and can't sell? Give it to a good cause! All proceeds to our chosen charity.Photo Contest
Enter our themed photography contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Photos will be judged best in each category. £5 to enter, proceeds to the convention.Costume Contest
Create the perfect outfit for your doll to win a prize! Costumes will be judged best in each category. £5 to enter, proceeds to the convention.The Mystery Jar
Can you guess how many items are in our jar? Closest to the real number wins a prize!
Competitions
Gameshow BJD Hour
Test your wit and skills in this event as we will be holding a general BJD knowledge quiz!Rules
- We want this quiz to be as fair as possible, so it's recommended that people register over the age of 16+.- To enter for this please ask to register on the day at the front desk/ticket desk.- Maximum of 25 participants
Photo CompetitionTo enter this contest you must take a photo that shows your doll off in all their glory based on our theme! Please make sure your photo is suitable for display and not too gory or adult in nature.(Prizes TBC)Categories
There will be one prize per category. No 2nd and 3rd prizes are given.1) Most on theme2) Most original idea3) Best compositionRulesEntry fee= £5
Max entries= 1 per person-Please email
[email protected] to enter.- On the day your photo will be displayed in A4/A3. There will be voting boxes provided.- Please do not enter photos of bootleg or recast dolls. If we find you are using a recast doll your entry will be disqualified.- We accept any type of articulated doll of any make and size for this competition.
Charity Raffle
There will be a raffle held at the convention for charity, all tickets can be purchased on the day at the raffle stall.
The charity being donated to through this raffle will be : TBD