#ggdd merch

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YH has released an official DD support light stick. It's very DD. The 85 is made out of material that resembles a racetrack and it is covered by a transparent golf ball lampshade (the whole thing looks like a golf ball on a tee, actually). It can be pre-ordered here.

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Wow, puppy Yibo is so cute. Why does this fandom want so badly for me to start collecting dolls, I ask you!!?!? Why am I not looking into motorcycle purchases?! 😅

Bobi doll will always be my #1 yibo inspired doll but look at this one. Look. The expression is so Yibo. Then add that cap and it looks so 🥺🥺🥺. Why is everything so cute in this Fandom! 😭🤍

yes. I’m looking at fan merch again. like i always do.

source.

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BXGs are clowning hard over the Roseonly and Peace Elite qixi ads that just dropped today, and rightfully so. Interesting choice of wordings and timing. The obvious interpretation is the theme of Love and Peace, but we can always clown. Indeed things are a little 👀.

Just like how the planet of the little prince regained its brilliance as the rose descended upon it, in #peace elite we are no longer alone because we have met each other.

Romance is defending you from the rain of bullets in the game; also in giving you firm love and protection in life.

With the passionate romance belonging to the battlefield brought into the real world, I confess my love with this joint name (referring to the co-branded merch, the collab): I want to give you the most precious love.

I actually don't believe GGDD had any influence over the copy or how the collab was being marketed. But whether or not this is intentional or if the brands are riding on the CP or whether GGDD had any say in this, objectively speaking, no two brands would embark on a collaboration if their spokesperson/ambassador are at loggerheads or are not agreeable to be tied together indirectly. This just doesn't make business sense, and isn't good for brand image, especially if the fans get into online wars because of it or even boycott the brand. The fans are the $$ here when it comes to pushing goods.

And it's not the first time GG and DD's brand endorsements collide. There's G Shock x Budweiser, Budweiser x KXZ, Li Ning x Stride, KFC x Budweiser, Eleme x Budweiser. These are just the few off the top of my head. Pretty sure there are more.

And why is that so? Even disregarding all the CPN or speculations about them working together or referring resources to each other, obviously this could only mean one thing. Contrary to what antis try to spread or what some solos want to believe, GGDD are not rivals, they don't hate each other or are trying to sabotage each other. Even if you don't believe in SZD, the logical conclusion would still be that they are on good terms.

Sometimes all it needs is for one to step back and look at an issue with an objective eye, instead of blindly following others or overreacting or having self-doubt.

But because I'm a 🐢, I would still end off with this declaration: BJYXSZD!!!! ❤💛💚

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This BXG carnival appears in different cities and features booths where fan creators can sell and share their fan merch, dolls, etc. It's going to be in Chongqing for 1-2 October. You can check out some of the creators on their Weibo.

Chinese turtles are so fortunate to have access to events like this. It can be a real pain in the ass - and very expensive - for international fans to access turtle merch.

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hi rbs! i was wondering if you have any merch of gg and/or dd and if so, where you ordered them from? 💛

Hi Anon! 💛.

I have a few GGDD related items. I have a copy of The Untamed official photo book, which I got a few years ago. I can't remember where I bought it from. I also have DD's stunning Bazaar photo issue, which I bought from a reputable seller on ebay.

I also have a bunch of GGDD stickers, decals, and postcards (some from The Untamed, some from other popular turtle photos), and a small poster of DD on a motorcycle, all which my sister gave me a while back. I don't know where she got them.

I'm definitely not the person to ask about merch. I don't tend to buy much, and I don't know any of the good places to buy it. However, this topic comes up from time to time, so hopefully people will show up in the comments with suggestions.

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Bottled Joy has a One and Only themed bottle available.

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Youku has announced an official Chen Yu action figure complete with adorable investigative accessories. 🥺

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Hi!

I hope you're having a wonderful day 😁

I was just curious to know whether or not you've ever bought merchandise from brands xz/wyb have contracts with?

I've been really wanting this one specific pair of ANTA shoes but the sites that I've seen that seem to ship to Canada have questionable authenticity.

I'm totally not sure if this is something you would know, but if you have any experience or if any of your followers do, I'm hoping you could help me out!

Thanks for your time!

Hi Anon, I am - thanks so much! I hope you are too! 😊

I have bought a few things they endorse, but just locally at the Chinese markets in my area. There aren't many things that are available. In fact, the only thing I've been able to consistently get my hands on is Master Kong Iced Tea (which I love, although because it has caffeine I can only drink it very sparingly).

I'm not much of a merch person, but I know there are others who might be able to help you out. If anyone has any suggestions for Anon it would be greatly appreciated.

I personally want to get a certain style of Vision Street Wear shoes I keep seeing DD in! They don't appear to be available in Canada or the US. AND IT'S AN AMERICAN COMPANY! WTF.

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Do you know of any websites that international fans can get official dd or gg merch? I really want to buy something but I don't live in china. Also they seem to sell out very quickly from what I've seen :(

I'm the wrong person to ask this because I don't buy merch. Perhaps some of the people here who do can help you out in the comments?

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Dear RBS, do you know by any chance where I can buy the boys magazines?

Sorry, Anon, I'm terrible with stuff like this. Maybe someone can help out in the comments?

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Hey RBS.. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. Do you think Globalfever fansite is being managed directly by someone from GG/DD’s team. Many a times I wonder how that site able to get tickets to all of our boys events and capture such close up candid shots of GGDD unless she is part of their inner circle?

Example today - https://weibo.com/7320958826/OydEkDN0w

not sure if it’s original or edited.. from that video it looks like XZ acknowledged her words of Jiayou and bye bye

Hi Natashayishan, thanks! I hope you're well, and that you have a wonderful week too! 😊

Here's the video for those who don't have access to Weibo.

To answer this question I'm going to start by explaining a bit of background about fansites and how they function (I'm by no means an expert, but here's my understanding of how it all works).

Part 1 - Fansites in General

There has been a lot of talk about fansites over the years, and some have faced accusations, criticisms, confusion, suspicions, theories both positive and negative for a very long time. I think they're largely misunderstood by a lot of fans.

For example, it's not uncommon for people to believe fansites are stalkers, or that they shamelessly profit from the unauthorized use of a star's image or footage, or that they're organizations that exist for the purpose of exploiting stars.

This isn't really how it works at all. In general, a fansite is just one fan who follows a star's career and enjoys sharing photos and videos they take of that star. Plain and simple. Some fansites involve more than one person, but most are just made up of individuals.

Yes, they sometimes make money selling photo books and other merch, but that money tends to go back into supporting the star -buying endorsement products, arranging events and giveaways, buying or upgrading equipment needed to create fansite content (cameras, computer equipment, software), paying for tickets (many of which are overpriced reseller tickets) and travel/accommodations to attend events, etc.

It might seem glamorous - and there's undeniably a glamorous aspect to it - but to me it looks very stressful, like a huge headache. These fans generally have their own lives and careers outside of fandom, so coordinating everything, waiting in lines, standing in the rain outside appearances and events, not to mention the pressure to attend events and post regular updates, and all the haters and antis they are constantly dealing with, the amount of stress and frustration they deal with must be immense.

It's a lot of work, and for this reason, fansites don't always stay fansites. Some retire as their real life interests and obligations shift. One of my favorite GGDD fansites - Midnight Dream - retired a few years ago. 😢

Fansites are an important part of any celebrity's support system. While no - they aren't part of a celebrity's team or on their payroll, they do play a huge part in helping to bring attention to a star and build buzz around them, their projects, their appearances, events and other activities.

If you want an analogy that might help it make more sense to you, just look at some of the sports fans across the globe who will follow all the matches, follow team developments, team picks, managers and training, and share all that info on blogs, podcasts or dedicated sports fan sites.

This is very similar. They're just really dedicated fans who build a following by being where we can't be, and sharing their experiences so that we can feel like we were there, too.

And they provide the fans and the stars an immense, immeasurable service IMHO, despite what we might agree or disagree with about the way fandom culture works. The content they capture and share is almost always far more intimate (generally without being invasive), and of a far higher quality than that of the professionals hired to cover these events on behalf of media agencies and management.

Fansites do get some official support from time to time. For example, there are events where fansites can get approval - almost like a press pass or a security pass - to attend and be in certain locations within or near facilities to take photographs, video, etc., but they are not hired or compensated by the star or their team.

A lot of it is also largely unknown/unknowable, so it's hard to be sure of the details. There are always going to be rumors and claims. For example, there have been claims that during SDOC Yibo was allowed to invite 4 fansites to come to the finale, and of the 4, he chose 3 BXG fansites and only one solo site. I haven't seen proof of that, but the claim was making the rounds a lot at the time.

One thing we do know - he chose a fansite photo to give to Yangkai when he was courting him to join his team in season 4. (Of course, solos made a huge stink and Youku ended up editing the footage to remove the photo, but we saw what we saw).

There are other examples of GG and DD interacting with or showing acceptance of their BXG fansites. I started looking for some references and then realized it was not something I have time for or interest in. I'm not here to give a comprehensive analysis anyway, I'm just here to give a simple-ish answer to your question. If others want to discuss that in the notes, that's fine.

So, hopefully some of that background info will have answered parts of your question, and gives you more tools to evaluate things on your own moving forward.

Part 2 - Global Fever

As for Global Fever specifically, well... Global Fever is one of the most treasured BXG in the entire fandom. This dedicated fan has been following GG and DD BOTH, since they debuted. She is more than just a CP fan, she's been a supporter of their individual careers since day 1.

Yes, since back when Yibo was still the White Peony.

She became a CP fan in the natural way - by seeing her faves work together on The Untamed, by watching them interact and by following them and their careers. No, she doesn't work for their teams (they both have dedicated teams of their own, and they don't need to pay fansites who - after all - will do this stuff for free). It's just that she's recognizable to GG and DD because she's been a fixture in their lives for so many years.

And this is something solos need to get their heads around: BXG are fans too. I think there's this conceit among solos that THEY'RE GG and DD's fans and BXG are something else, but in reality (and, no doubt, in the eyes of GG and DD) BXG are their fans too.

Never could that be more apparent than when a dedicated fan like Global Fever jiejie is calling 'Zhanzhan, jiayou!' and 'byebye!' as he's boarding an elevator on the way to the stage. Of course GG recognized her and smiled at her. Of course.

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Yibo-Official international accounts

I've gotten a lot of asks about the new Twitter account, so I guess I'll finally address these accounts Yibo-Official has created on international platforms:

Yibo-Official Instagram <- fake?

Yibo-Official YouTube <- fake?

Yibo-Official Twitter <- FAKE!!

Because the Twitter account has been shown to be fake, this calls into question the authenticity of all of them for me. The fan club that shared the Twitter account is the same one that shared the others. Proceed with caution.

However etiquette is still important so I'm going to leave this post up.

Let's talk a bit about etiquette...

International account etiquette

For those who are maybe newer to the fandom or who haven't spent a lot of time on the Weibo supertopics, you might not be aware of the rules and protocols turtles have over there.

Here are the rules in brief:

Never use their real names or tag their accounts.

Nor any other public figure.

Stay 'on-topic' and in your own lane, don't attack others.

Observe and respect top-bottom dynamics.

Don't use other people's content without permission, always attribute.

No feminizing or denigrating, or anything that can damage their image.

No sharing of private information or media about GGDD, no oversexualizing.

No fandom policing or spamming of the supertopic.

No sharing of anti material.

No reposting of content from other platforms.

No spreading of unconfirmed rumors and gossip.

Don't fill the supertopic with unrelated or personal posts.

No unauthorized contests or lotteries.

No merch or sales without admin approval.

There are some people who feel strongly that those rules should apply to international platforms as well. I've always disagreed with that to some degree. I talk about that a bit in this post. However, with GG and DD going more international these rules are becoming more and more relevant to us.

The first rule of BJYX is...

However one of the rules I feel absolutely must apply here as well as on Weibo, is rule #1: Never tag their official accounts or refer to them using their real names.

There are many good reasons for this, but ultimately what it boils down to is,

"what happens in turtledom stays in turtledom."

Everything we do here is for turtle eyes only. When you tag outside accounts or mention/tag their names or initials, you bring others into our world. That crossover can harm GG and DD in various ways.

This is something I talk about in my Fandom Etiquette guide, and it's something I feel very strongly about.

Just look at Twitter, where BXG are often tagging CPN posts, fan art and photo edits with GG and DD's individual names. Look at all the fan wars that causes when solos browsing their hashtags stumble across CPN and turtle fan content. It's completely out of control.

We don't like it when solos tag their hateful rhetoric with #bjyx or #yizhan, and this is why. It invades and impacts our experience of fandom. Please respect the fandom experience of others. Even solos you dislike deserve this courtesy, and as I have already stated, fan wars are harmful. We need to do whatever we can to prevent them.

And it's not just solos we should be concerned about. Anyone interested in GG or DD, when going to Twitter, is likely to browse #wangyibo and #xiaozhan. The last thing we should want them to stumble across is a fanfic prompt about spitroasting, pornographic fanart of GGDD, or CPN clowning.

Respect GG and DD's personal reputations.

It's fine to clown, it's fine to write fanfic and draw fanart - even smut. But it's not OK to make that a feature of what passersby will see when looking them up. STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE.

This is doubly true with their official accounts. Just don't do it.

And this goes triply for tagging official accounts in fandom disputes. Incredibly I've seen this happen on Twitter quite a bit, including solos tagging official endorsement accounts to slander BXG.

Do I really need to explain why that's an insane, ridiculous, utterly disruptive and awful thing to do?

EDIT: And toxic XFX on Twitter are currently tagging Yibo-Official on turtle CPN posts, trying to start a war. As I said in this update, blocking is the best protection for turtles and for Yibo-Official. Toxics can't tag and harass over posts they can't even see.

Bottom line: Just don't tag their official accounts. Don't comment in their account threads with anything Yizhan related - or anything related to the other (i.e. don't mention GG in DD's comment threads, or vice versa). Don't mention their real names in your clownery.

Don't do it.

Stay in your own lane.

A note on authenticity

I waited to post about these because I wanted to be sure they weren't fakes. While DD's fan club did post them on Weibo, I wanted to be doubly sure because of how misleading fakes can be. Especially since there were issues with one of the videos being removed from the YouTube channel (it was later restored).

The release of the Hidden Blade roadshow video on YT confirmed for me that this is highly unlikely to be a fake account. The video uses English captions in the same style as the Chinese ones that appeared on Weibo, which means that whoever added the captions had to have access to the original footage.

The amount of effort someone would have to go to in order to fake that clip, it's unlikely to be fake. They'd have to hunt down all the original clips (if the footage was even ever released previously), edit it precisely and then add captions. Not something I see a faker bothering with.

So while these accounts will likely never be 100% verified, I think we can be reasonably certain of their authenticity.

UPDATE: The Twitter account was a fake, so I think that we need to consider that all of them might be fake because the fan club that shared the Twitter link was the same one that shared the link to the YouTube and Instagram accounts.

Update 2: They are very likely real. I explain why here.

Is Tumblr coming next?

Some people asked me if Yibo-Official will create a Tumblr account. You people are monsters!! 😅 No, please no! The last thing I need to worry about is DD's team reading our clownery here! 😅

Rest assured, this is highly unlikely to ever happen. Tumblr is far too tiny of an audience to make maintaining an account here even remotely worth it. Especially since most of the people here also use the other major international platforms. There would be no point.

EDIT: Follow-up post here.

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WTAF, they've created a photo book to commemorate the Wong Kar Wai ad?

I need this!

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What are the Top 3 pieces of GG and DD's merchandise, respectively, that you'd like to get your hands on?

I like this question, Anon. Fun!

Not sure if you’re talking about GG and DD custom branded merch, GGDD related fan merch, or endorsement products. I’ll answer all 3.

Custom merch

1] This custom DD branded Audi A3 (limited edition of 23 👀)

2] GG’s studio gift box (which he gives to certain media contacts)

3] DD's Anta coriander shoes:

Fan merch:

1] ZANBII AND BOBII DOLLS (cub version too)!!! Maybe one day I will order a set. Oh, and the crying Suo doll too.

2] One of the many gorgeous Maomao prints. I don't even know how I'd choose which, they're all so beautiful, but it would likely be one of these two, or even both.

3] DD SDOC4 figurine with coriander guy. I've always liked these.

Endorsement products

1] This Chanel watch:

2] This Rotai massage chair 😅:

3] This Gucci Adidas bag (and anything from the Gucci/Adidas line):

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Haii 🌈,

Baby suo is trending on weibo.. Some non fans reaction make me laugh so hard. Some even asking who is this starchild 🤣.. GGDD must be so proud that their fictional son breaking the internet🤧.

I know!! So hilarious. I hope GG and DD are proud. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind they're laughing their asses off over it. 😅

It's understandable that this happened, though. I mean, those dolls are pretty cute, and I'm not even really into babies. I think the crying one is my favorite. It reminds me of Zanbii, and it looks most like a cross between GG and DD.

OMG and I just noticed they all have little piggy feet and bunny paws! 🥺🥺🥺

Those who are confused, this is in reference to this from yesterday.

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Hello there, I hope you are doing good! I’m quite busy lately and no time for deep thoughts, deep questions or even, deep breath, but I would like your help… do you know how I can get the Zhanbi and Bobi dolls? Daughter and me need them so bad… thank you so much for your help and your infinitely balanced and kind mind.

Aww, thanks for your sweet words, @ontokae71!

I am probably the worst person to ask about this because I don't really order merch. I bought the official Untamed photo book and the recent Bazaar issue with DD on the cover, but that sums up the entirety of my experience with merch.

I recommend asking @accio-victuuri, @candicewright, @significanceofmoths and @p-h03n1-x about this one.