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Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide

Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide

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Reborn dolls - or reborn baby dolls, as they are also known - are currently a hot topic which causes controversy whenever it comes up in conversation or in the Press.

Opinion is divided into two camps. The first group comprises largely women who enjoy the pastime of either collecting or making reborn dolls. At the other end of the spectrum is an element of the general public -often men - who believe that the first group are crazy for wanting to create or cherish these incredibly realistic dolls!

So what exactly are reborn dolls and why do they polarize opinion?

In simple terms, a reborn doll is an extremely life-like vinyl doll which resembles a newborn baby. The heads, limbs and bodies are usually made of high quality vinyl, although some have soft cloth bodies.

The baby doll's hair is often rooted with mohair, while the limbs, hands and feet have wrinkles, veins, fingernails and toenails, applied using specialist paints and techniques.

Reborn baby dolls range in size from:Minis at a mere 6 inches long Newborns at 14" long Preemies (short for premature babies) at 15" to 17", Baby dolls in general which are normally anywhere from 14" to 20" in length Toddler dolls which are usually 20" to 22".

The dolls can be either baby girls or baby boys, although girls are more popular.

The owners of reborn dolls fall into 2 categories: Doll collectors who buy reborn dolls produced by doll companies such as Berenguer, Lee Middleton and Ashton Drake. The extremely high level of craftsmanship and top quality materials which go into the making of these collector dolls mean that they do not come cheap. Recommended retail prices range from approximately £100 to £200 (0 to 0) or even more. Hobbyists who start with a basic doll kit consisting of a blank head, limbs and body produced by a specialist doll kit company such as Secrist in the USA. They then spend weeks or even months painstakingly painting, washing and rooting to create a life-like baby doll - some barely indistinguishable from a real baby. This hobby is called reborning and is becoming ever more popular in countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

These dolls are known as OOAK - or One Of A Kind - as each doll created is unique. In the USA, top quality OOAK reborn dolls can command prices up to ,400 (£950). Some reborners also take on commissions and work to a photograph of an actual baby - in much the same way as an artist who creates a likeness of a person by painting a portrait.

If you've ever seen a reborn doll up close, it is easy to understand why reborners and doll collectors become so emotionally attached to them. The best ones really do look like living babies!

In addition, the level of craftsmanship exhibited by the most gifted reborn doll artists is also a thing of wonder. The lifelike expressions and skin colouring, the tiny veins and wrinkles all reflect the skill and artistry of the creator.

For those who think we are crazy, I would ask what is wrong with wanting to collect or create an object of beauty into which a great deal of love and attention has been poured? for those cynics out there I would ask - is your hobby as gentle and caring as reborn dolls?

So go ahead you're not crazy! Join the growing band of hobbyists and collectors who enjoy reborn dolls.


Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide


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Monster High Dolls - Meet the New Dolls in Town


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Watch out girly dolls! There's a new doll in town.

Bratz, Barbie and Liv make way for the Monster High range of dolls. They are way too cool and a bit freaky at the same time.

The adults might wonder what all the rage is about but the tweens and teens can't get enough of them. Even the little ones can get a plush version so they don't miss out of the fun factor.The dolls are cute, fabulously fashionable and I think a pretty good idea given all the girly interest in vampires and werewolves nowadays.

The Monster High ghouls come in super fab packaging and are larger than the Bratz dolls, standing at 10 ½ inches tall. The dolls are very slim looking, however I discovered the clothing from Bratz dolls will fit the Monster High ghouls. It seems the hands and the forearms pop out at the elbow for really easy redressing, if you have very small children around, pick up one of the scarily delightful plushies instead. Each come with their favorite outfit and a scary cool pet and are very soft and super cuddly. The Fearbook journal is an essential accessory to have, along with the Icoffin and tote bag, the list goes on.

Lets meet the characters. There's Deuce Gorgon with his super cool snakehawk and sunglasses to keep from turning his friends to stone. He comes with his double tailed pet rat named Perseus and he's the son of Medusa.

His girlfriend is Cleo de Nile, daughter of The Mummy and an Egyptian Princess. She is the mean girl at Monster High and captain of the fearleading squad. She comes with a purse and her pet Cobra named Hisette.

Then there's: Frankie Stein, daughter of Frankenstein and his bride. She's only 15 days old and comes with her pet Watzit, which is made from several animals. Draculaura, daughter of Count Dracula, she is a vegetarian and comes with her pet bat named Count Fabulous. Clawdeen Wolf, daughter of The Wolfman and who comes with a purse and her kitten Crescent. Then to round out the bunch, there is Lagoona Blue, daughter of The Sea Monster and friend to everyone. She's the surfer girl and comes with her pet Neptuna.

The latest additions to the range are the Dawn of the Dance series consisting Cleo de Nile, Frankie Stein and Clawdeen wolf. Plus Goulia Yelps, Holt Hide and Gloom Beach doll sets. All come with their own gorgeous accessories and stand.

The Monster High dolls are part of Mattel's new franchise targeting tweens and teenagers. About to join the successful animated series will be a live action feature film. Universal pictures have just acquired the rights to produce the movie. It will be adapted to the big screen by Smallville producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The following was quoted on themovieblog.com:-

"Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are developing MONSTER HIGH the movie for Universal Pictures. They will write the script for the live action musical movie described as Beetlejuice meets The Addams Family and it will feature "famous monsters including Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman undergoing the trials and tribulations of high school."

Can't wait for the invasion to begin!


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Kat Graham - Wanna Say



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Collecting Porcelain Dolls As Rare Collectibles


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The second largest hobby within the United States is antique doll collecting, which includes porcelain dolls. There are a large variety of antique dolls to choose from and collectors need to learn every bit of vital information available to enable them to build their collections properly.

Porcelain dolls are normally handcrafted from a high quality of porcelain and then are hand painted to express facial features in eloquent poses. Collectors have even collect dream catchers that feature stunning porcelain dolls, which they feel gives them the power to have good dreams. Many dream catchers wear costumes that are made from suede with beads that hand applied and accented with feathers.

Porcelain dolls are so expensive often time due to the popularity of the artist, the quantity that has been produced, and how limited the numbers were. Of course, original artists collectible porcelain dolls are much more valuable than the more mass produced porcelain dolls. These types of collections can be educational as well as exciting, and displaying your collection is an intricate part of the pride of a collector. Locating porcelain dolls from antique stores, flea markets, and garage sales can be quite challenging, but there are a variety of choices to choose from.

Collectors of these beautiful dolls know that they can be quite expensive, however, collectors can purchase porcelain dolls that are rarely found that have been restored. Before purchasing an porcelain doll that has had a restoration done to it be sure that it was done correctly by using original materials and the proper techniques. The fabrics and trims used to restore the porcelain doll should always be representatives from the period that the doll was originally produced, which will help keep its integrity and in determining their value.

During the 1800s, porcelain dolls were produced in Germany, France, and Denmark by hand, but then during the last of the nineteenth century manufactures began mass producing the arms, legs, and heads of these marvelous dolls in Germany. There are two types of porcelain dolls which are china that have a glazed face, and bisque where the skin has a more natural look and has an unglazed finish.

The French introduced the "BeBe" during the middle of the 1800s by Emil Louis Jumeau, which wore clothing that resembled the fashion that was currently being worn by the higher class females of that day. Porcelain dolls that were produced in Germany were not as elegant as their French counterparts, but they were much more popular with the general population because they were much more affordable. Today it is not hard to locate porcelain dolls that resemble babies, youngsters, and adults, which are available in a number of sizes, nationalities, and costumes.

When collectors purchase porcelain dolls today they will find that they are considered to be artistic pieces and they will usually come with a certificate of authenticity and a registration card. Porcelain dolls will be stuffed with cloth that includes a wire type armature to help pose the doll. Some of the dolls have a two piece head with the shoulder plate being constructed to help position the head. The heads, arms, and legs are normally produced from a high fire and high quality porcelain as well.


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Dead Tired Dolls Review - The New Monster High Sleepover Dolls


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Capturing the experience

Mattel has captured this experience in their latest product series, the Dead Tired Dolls. The girl characters from Monster High have a sleepover after a very long and tiring week at school.

Mattel created Monster High, which has become a hype among young children and teenagers, in 2010. First coming out with dolls, the franchise now has a webcast shown on their website, a book series and a movie up in the works.

The Monster High characters are either offsprings or close relatives of infamous Universal Monsters such as Dracula, Medusa, the Mummy, the Werewolf, the Sea Monster and Zombies.

They go to the same school, Monster High, and go about a daily existence just as a normal teenager would: dealing with popularity, having fun times with friends, and learning how to handle their boy/girl crushes. All these they have to handle on top of school.

With these new product series, four characters from Monster High decide to have a sleepover and just have a relaxing time. Monster High Dead Tired Ghoulia Yelps Doll, Dead Tired Draculaura Doll, Cleo De Nile Doll and Frankie Stein Doll all gear up for a sleep-in with friends. All of the dolls are dressed up in their favorite jammies and bring their favorite accessory to the sleepover.

Four different dolls to choose from

Each doll is sold separately. Each one comes with an eye mask, a Dead Tired outfit perfect for the sleepover and an accessory. Just like the other dolls from the previous series, these dolls are bendable so you can have them strike whatever pose you would want.

Each doll has a different character that every girl can relate to. Every girl can choose the character that they like best or they can also collect all 4 dolls.

Monster High Dead Tired Ghoulia Yelps Doll - Ghoulia Yelps is a daughter of a Zombie couple. She is 16 years old in monster years. She loves reading books and she is the smartest girl student in Monster High. She loves eating at fast food joints and never goes out without her horn-rimmed glasses. She has a pet owl named Sir Hoots A Lot. She is best friends with Cleo De Nile.
Monster High Dead Tired Draculaura Doll - Draculaura is the daughter of the infamous Dracula. She is 1,599 years old. Her favorite clothing ensemble is black and pink, the same color as her hair. She always goes out with her favorite accessory her frilly umbrella. This allows her to have one of her favorite pastimes, having walks out in the sun. Although a vampire, Draculaura hates drinking blood and loves eating fruits and vegetables instead. So much so that she has decided to be a vegan. She is best friends with Frankie Stein.
Monster High Dead Tired Cleo De Nile Doll - Cleo is 5,842 years old and is the daughter of the Mummy. As she is a real Egyptian princess she is used to having people serve her and she loves being in command. She is captain of the Fear leading Squad. Just like a mummy, she has stray wrappings included in her wardrobe. Her headdress, exotic jewelries and gold streaked hair completes her everyday look. She has a pet Cobra named Hisette who she can speak to and who she can get to do whatever she says.
Monster High Dead Tired Frankie Stein Doll - Frankie is the daughter of Frankenstein. She is only 15 days old. She has black and white hair that is waist length and her favorite fashion getup is anything in blue plaid. As she is just 15 days old she is still experiencing things and so far loves every food that she's had. She has a pet named Watzit who is made from different kinds of animals.


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Barbie Dolls - History and Facts


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The Barbie doll phenomenon began in 1959 when Barbie was introduced at the New York Toy fair. Then began a great success story in the history of doll manufacturing. Barbie was the first adult doll figure to be mass produced. Before this nearly all dolls were modelled after babies or children. "New for '59,The Barbie Doll:A Shapely Teenage Fashion Model Price .00" was her intitial billing.

In 1945 Elliot and Ruth Handler formed a partnership with Harold Matson to manufacture picture frames. The two names Matson and Elliot were combined to form the company name Mattel. Elliot used the picture frame wood scrap to make doll house furniture. This was the start of the Handler furniture business.

About this time Ruth noticed that her daughter Barbara and friends preferred to play with adult paper dolls rather than child or baby dolls. The girls preferred a doll which could be their role model when they grew up. Ruth realised that there could be big commercial possibilities in the adult doll market. She discussed the idea with her husband but he felt that it would be too expensive to start making the dolls.

Soon after this Ruth made a trip to Germany and purchased a doll called Lilli. This adult type doll was based on a German comic strip. On returning to the USA she began work to redesign the doll working with a doll clothes designer. Soon the Barbie doll was born and was named after Ruth's daughter Barbara. The doll was patented by Mattel in 1958 and introduced in 1959. She was to become one of the most well known and well loved toys ever made.

Barbie soon became a collectors doll and was avidly sought after by adult collectors. Between 1959 and 1972 Barbie underwent seven changes in her appearance and design. These Barbies made up to 1972 are recognised as vintage collectible dolls by their fans and are eagerly sought after. The 1959 Barbie doll in mint condition will sell for thousands of dollars. Some have sold for as much as 00 to ,000 but you can buy them for much less and 00 to 00 is quite common. Later editions fetch proportionately less. Dolls made in the 1969 to 1972 period can often be bought for a few dollars. Garage sales and flea markets are still the source of a few early dolls. About 300,000 of the 1959 Barbie were made and there are undoubtedly many out there still undiscovered.


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"THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading" — A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL



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Monster High Dolls - Meet the New Dolls in Town


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Watch out girly dolls! There's a new doll in town.

Bratz, Barbie and Liv make way for the Monster High range of dolls. They are way too cool and a bit freaky at the same time.

The adults might wonder what all the rage is about but the tweens and teens can't get enough of them. Even the little ones can get a plush version so they don't miss out of the fun factor.The dolls are cute, fabulously fashionable and I think a pretty good idea given all the girly interest in vampires and werewolves nowadays.

The Monster High ghouls come in super fab packaging and are larger than the Bratz dolls, standing at 10 ½ inches tall. The dolls are very slim looking, however I discovered the clothing from Bratz dolls will fit the Monster High ghouls. It seems the hands and the forearms pop out at the elbow for really easy redressing, if you have very small children around, pick up one of the scarily delightful plushies instead. Each come with their favorite outfit and a scary cool pet and are very soft and super cuddly. The Fearbook journal is an essential accessory to have, along with the Icoffin and tote bag, the list goes on.

Lets meet the characters. There's Deuce Gorgon with his super cool snakehawk and sunglasses to keep from turning his friends to stone. He comes with his double tailed pet rat named Perseus and he's the son of Medusa.

His girlfriend is Cleo de Nile, daughter of The Mummy and an Egyptian Princess. She is the mean girl at Monster High and captain of the fearleading squad. She comes with a purse and her pet Cobra named Hisette.

Then there's: Frankie Stein, daughter of Frankenstein and his bride. She's only 15 days old and comes with her pet Watzit, which is made from several animals. Draculaura, daughter of Count Dracula, she is a vegetarian and comes with her pet bat named Count Fabulous. Clawdeen Wolf, daughter of The Wolfman and who comes with a purse and her kitten Crescent. Then to round out the bunch, there is Lagoona Blue, daughter of The Sea Monster and friend to everyone. She's the surfer girl and comes with her pet Neptuna.

The latest additions to the range are the Dawn of the Dance series consisting Cleo de Nile, Frankie Stein and Clawdeen wolf. Plus Goulia Yelps, Holt Hide and Gloom Beach doll sets. All come with their own gorgeous accessories and stand.

The Monster High dolls are part of Mattel's new franchise targeting tweens and teenagers. About to join the successful animated series will be a live action feature film. Universal pictures have just acquired the rights to produce the movie. It will be adapted to the big screen by Smallville producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The following was quoted on themovieblog.com:-

"Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are developing MONSTER HIGH the movie for Universal Pictures. They will write the script for the live action musical movie described as Beetlejuice meets The Addams Family and it will feature "famous monsters including Dracula, Frankenstein and the Wolfman undergoing the trials and tribulations of high school."

Can't wait for the invasion to begin!


Monster High Dolls - Meet the New Dolls in Town


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"THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading" — A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL



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Rare Dolls - Did Your Grandmother Give You Any of These?


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If you want the next big thing in collectibles, think about buying vintage dolls. There are many reasons why these lovely items are such good collectibles. One is that, beyond their basic monetary value, they're nice to behold and make great conversation pieces.

Another positive aspect of collecting vintage dolls is that they have a really interesting and unique historical value. Different types of dolls, whether mass marketed or rare dolls, were made at different periods in history. Getting an antique doll can encourage you and/or your children to look into the background of the doll and learn about what was going on in history at the time it was made.

The price of antique dolls varies depending on age, condition, and rarity. Their values have increased throughout the years and continue to do so. Consequently, owning antique dolls will prove to be quite an investment. Not only is an older doll a nice way to decorate your home, but it will prove to be a financial bonus in years to come once you decide to sell it.

There are many places that offer good deals on vintage dolls. Among the most popular places to purchase them is through the internet, where there are many retailers that offer them for sale, as well as a variety of auction sites where people place them for bid. One of the best things about purchasing dolls through the internet is that you can do price comparison and research about a specific doll's value in the current market all at one time.

Some great places to find some of these older dolls include flea markets and antique fairs. These work well because not only can you physically inspect the dolls for quality, but also you might be able to bargain with the seller and purchase the doll a bit cheaper. However, if you aren't very educated about the dolls prior to attending one of these functions you might not know a great value when you see it.

No matter where you purchase your dolls, be sure and keep them in pristine shape. To maximize the value of your investment don't forget to keep all clothing, accessories, etc. Also make sure you store your dolls properly, away from moisture and sunlight, to keep them looking new.


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"THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading" — A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL



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Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide


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Reborn dolls - or reborn baby dolls, as they are also known - are currently a hot topic which causes controversy whenever it comes up in conversation or in the Press.

Opinion is divided into two camps. The first group comprises largely women who enjoy the pastime of either collecting or making reborn dolls. At the other end of the spectrum is an element of the general public -often men - who believe that the first group are crazy for wanting to create or cherish these incredibly realistic dolls!

So what exactly are reborn dolls and why do they polarize opinion?

In simple terms, a reborn doll is an extremely life-like vinyl doll which resembles a newborn baby. The heads, limbs and bodies are usually made of high quality vinyl, although some have soft cloth bodies.

The baby doll's hair is often rooted with mohair, while the limbs, hands and feet have wrinkles, veins, fingernails and toenails, applied using specialist paints and techniques.

Reborn baby dolls range in size from:Minis at a mere 6 inches long Newborns at 14" long Preemies (short for premature babies) at 15" to 17", Baby dolls in general which are normally anywhere from 14" to 20" in length Toddler dolls which are usually 20" to 22".

The dolls can be either baby girls or baby boys, although girls are more popular.

The owners of reborn dolls fall into 2 categories: Doll collectors who buy reborn dolls produced by doll companies such as Berenguer, Lee Middleton and Ashton Drake. The extremely high level of craftsmanship and top quality materials which go into the making of these collector dolls mean that they do not come cheap. Recommended retail prices range from approximately £100 to £200 (0 to 0) or even more. Hobbyists who start with a basic doll kit consisting of a blank head, limbs and body produced by a specialist doll kit company such as Secrist in the USA. They then spend weeks or even months painstakingly painting, washing and rooting to create a life-like baby doll - some barely indistinguishable from a real baby. This hobby is called reborning and is becoming ever more popular in countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

These dolls are known as OOAK - or One Of A Kind - as each doll created is unique. In the USA, top quality OOAK reborn dolls can command prices up to ,400 (£950). Some reborners also take on commissions and work to a photograph of an actual baby - in much the same way as an artist who creates a likeness of a person by painting a portrait.

If you've ever seen a reborn doll up close, it is easy to understand why reborners and doll collectors become so emotionally attached to them. The best ones really do look like living babies!

In addition, the level of craftsmanship exhibited by the most gifted reborn doll artists is also a thing of wonder. The lifelike expressions and skin colouring, the tiny veins and wrinkles all reflect the skill and artistry of the creator.

For those who think we are crazy, I would ask what is wrong with wanting to collect or create an object of beauty into which a great deal of love and attention has been poured? for those cynics out there I would ask - is your hobby as gentle and caring as reborn dolls?

So go ahead you're not crazy! Join the growing band of hobbyists and collectors who enjoy reborn dolls.


Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide


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"THE NFL : A Bad Lip Reading" — A Bad Lip Reading of the NFL



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Dead Tired Dolls Review - The New Monster High Sleepover Dolls


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Capturing the experience

Mattel has captured this experience in their latest product series, the Dead Tired Dolls. The girl characters from Monster High have a sleepover after a very long and tiring week at school.

Mattel created Monster High, which has become a hype among young children and teenagers, in 2010. First coming out with dolls, the franchise now has a webcast shown on their website, a book series and a movie up in the works.

The Monster High characters are either offsprings or close relatives of infamous Universal Monsters such as Dracula, Medusa, the Mummy, the Werewolf, the Sea Monster and Zombies.

They go to the same school, Monster High, and go about a daily existence just as a normal teenager would: dealing with popularity, having fun times with friends, and learning how to handle their boy/girl crushes. All these they have to handle on top of school.

With these new product series, four characters from Monster High decide to have a sleepover and just have a relaxing time. Monster High Dead Tired Ghoulia Yelps Doll, Dead Tired Draculaura Doll, Cleo De Nile Doll and Frankie Stein Doll all gear up for a sleep-in with friends. All of the dolls are dressed up in their favorite jammies and bring their favorite accessory to the sleepover.

Four different dolls to choose from

Each doll is sold separately. Each one comes with an eye mask, a Dead Tired outfit perfect for the sleepover and an accessory. Just like the other dolls from the previous series, these dolls are bendable so you can have them strike whatever pose you would want.

Each doll has a different character that every girl can relate to. Every girl can choose the character that they like best or they can also collect all 4 dolls.

Monster High Dead Tired Ghoulia Yelps Doll - Ghoulia Yelps is a daughter of a Zombie couple. She is 16 years old in monster years. She loves reading books and she is the smartest girl student in Monster High. She loves eating at fast food joints and never goes out without her horn-rimmed glasses. She has a pet owl named Sir Hoots A Lot. She is best friends with Cleo De Nile.
Monster High Dead Tired Draculaura Doll - Draculaura is the daughter of the infamous Dracula. She is 1,599 years old. Her favorite clothing ensemble is black and pink, the same color as her hair. She always goes out with her favorite accessory her frilly umbrella. This allows her to have one of her favorite pastimes, having walks out in the sun. Although a vampire, Draculaura hates drinking blood and loves eating fruits and vegetables instead. So much so that she has decided to be a vegan. She is best friends with Frankie Stein.
Monster High Dead Tired Cleo De Nile Doll - Cleo is 5,842 years old and is the daughter of the Mummy. As she is a real Egyptian princess she is used to having people serve her and she loves being in command. She is captain of the Fear leading Squad. Just like a mummy, she has stray wrappings included in her wardrobe. Her headdress, exotic jewelries and gold streaked hair completes her everyday look. She has a pet Cobra named Hisette who she can speak to and who she can get to do whatever she says.
Monster High Dead Tired Frankie Stein Doll - Frankie is the daughter of Frankenstein. She is only 15 days old. She has black and white hair that is waist length and her favorite fashion getup is anything in blue plaid. As she is just 15 days old she is still experiencing things and so far loves every food that she's had. She has a pet named Watzit who is made from different kinds of animals.


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Reborn Dolls - A Beginner's Guide


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Reborn dolls - or reborn baby dolls, as they are also known - are currently a hot topic which causes controversy whenever it comes up in conversation or in the Press.

Opinion is divided into two camps. The first group comprises largely women who enjoy the pastime of either collecting or making reborn dolls. At the other end of the spectrum is an element of the general public -often men - who believe that the first group are crazy for wanting to create or cherish these incredibly realistic dolls!

So what exactly are reborn dolls and why do they polarize opinion?

In simple terms, a reborn doll is an extremely life-like vinyl doll which resembles a newborn baby. The heads, limbs and bodies are usually made of high quality vinyl, although some have soft cloth bodies.

The baby doll's hair is often rooted with mohair, while the limbs, hands and feet have wrinkles, veins, fingernails and toenails, applied using specialist paints and techniques.

Reborn baby dolls range in size from:Minis at a mere 6 inches long Newborns at 14" long Preemies (short for premature babies) at 15" to 17", Baby dolls in general which are normally anywhere from 14" to 20" in length Toddler dolls which are usually 20" to 22".

The dolls can be either baby girls or baby boys, although girls are more popular.

The owners of reborn dolls fall into 2 categories: Doll collectors who buy reborn dolls produced by doll companies such as Berenguer, Lee Middleton and Ashton Drake. The extremely high level of craftsmanship and top quality materials which go into the making of these collector dolls mean that they do not come cheap. Recommended retail prices range from approximately £100 to £200 (0 to 0) or even more. Hobbyists who start with a basic doll kit consisting of a blank head, limbs and body produced by a specialist doll kit company such as Secrist in the USA. They then spend weeks or even months painstakingly painting, washing and rooting to create a life-like baby doll - some barely indistinguishable from a real baby. This hobby is called reborning and is becoming ever more popular in countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

These dolls are known as OOAK - or One Of A Kind - as each doll created is unique. In the USA, top quality OOAK reborn dolls can command prices up to ,400 (£950). Some reborners also take on commissions and work to a photograph of an actual baby - in much the same way as an artist who creates a likeness of a person by painting a portrait.

If you've ever seen a reborn doll up close, it is easy to understand why reborners and doll collectors become so emotionally attached to them. The best ones really do look like living babies!

In addition, the level of craftsmanship exhibited by the most gifted reborn doll artists is also a thing of wonder. The lifelike expressions and skin colouring, the tiny veins and wrinkles all reflect the skill and artistry of the creator.

For those who think we are crazy, I would ask what is wrong with wanting to collect or create an object of beauty into which a great deal of love and attention has been poured? for those cynics out there I would ask - is your hobby as gentle and caring as reborn dolls?

So go ahead you're not crazy! Join the growing band of hobbyists and collectors who enjoy reborn dolls.


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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Homemade 18 Inch Doll Clothes Are Special

Homemade 18 Inch Doll Clothes Are Special

18 Inch Doll

 

Do you or your child have a collection of 18-inch dolls? On the other hand, maybe you don't have a collection, but you have one or two. Regardless of how many dolls you have homemade 18 inch doll clothes are much more treasured than clothes from a factory assembly line.

You will find much more care and attention to detail with homemade 18 inch doll clothing. In addition, your doll will not be wearing something that everyone else's doll could have as well due to the uniqueness of a specially made clothing item.

Where Do You Find the Handmade Clothes?

You can find homemade 18 inch doll clothes at many specialty shops or craft stores. You'd be surprised at the number of people (mostly women) that focus on making this very popular item.

The quality of these handmade clothes is quite evident as well due to the care and precision that the sewers take.

18 inch doll clothes have become very popular due to the incredible popularity of dolls such as American Girl. This doll line came into being in the mid 1980's when the founder of the company was looking for a doll for her nieces who were in the eight to twelve year old range.

The American Girl doll series has expanded across the United States in remarkable fashion. You can find boutiques, bistros and movies all centered on the American Girl theme.

Due to this popularity, talented sewers began making homemade 18 inch doll clothes that fit the American Girl and other similar dolls.

In Canada, a similar doll hit the market it is called Maplelea Girls. Again, this doll is perfect for the handmade doll clothes as well.

Quality handmade doll clothing is pre washed to avoid shrinkage; and stitches are done with a lock stitch not a serger. In addition, a smoke free and pet free environment is the best environment in which these clothes are made.

When you are looking for quality handmade 18 inch doll clothes, do not overlook the wonderful work done by quality craft shops around the world

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Antique Avon Barbie Doll Collection

Antique Avon Barbie Doll Collection


When it comes to Barbie dolls you should know there are a lot of them throughout the world to collect. Many of the Barbie dolls from the old days are collectibles but then you have new Barbie dolls from today's era that are collectibles as well. Within this article we are going to be telling you some basic information about antique Avon Barbie doll collections.



Antique Avon Barbie Doll Collection


Throughout the world there are a lot of antique Avon Barbie doll collections. If you are looking for a antique Avon Barbie doll collection that is well known to all doll collectors then you may want to consider taking the time to go online to find other individuals that are into antique Barbie Dolls. It would be even better if you could go online and find an individuals that is into antique Avon Barbie doll and that has a antique Avon Barbie doll collection of their own.


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When it comes to the antique Avon Barbie doll collections you should know that there are a number of different types of Barbie dolls. For example there are antique Avon Barbie doll collections out there that consist of bride and grooms. Then you have antique collections that are of princess and prince. You may not realize it but antique doll collections can be worth a lot of money.



Antique Avon Barbie Doll Collection

Antique Avon Barbie Doll Collection


The truth is that if you have just one antique Avon Barbie doll out of a collection it alone could be worth a lot of money. If an individuals is missing that Barbie doll out of their collection and you have the one doll that will be completing their collecting then you can count on them offering you a lot of money for it. You see, the value of things are going up like never before.

Old video games go for about .00 and the same goes for a doll. Could you imagine having someone pay you .00 for an antique Avon Barbie doll? How about this, could you imagine someone paying you 0.00 for a doll collection? If you have the right antique Avon Barbie dolls in your collection then you may be getting over 0.00 for it.

One guess says that it is their hobby and something they enjoy doing. Many times the antique Avon Barbie doll collections will take a person's childhood memories and bring those memories back to them as if it were yesterday. If you have a antique Avon Barbie doll collection in your life right now then you have chosen a great thing to collect and we wish you luck with that.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Reborn Baby Dolls: Fake Babies Or Real Lifelike Dolls?

Reborn Baby Dolls: Fake Babies Or Real Lifelike Dolls?

 

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Reborn Dolls, however people would intend to name them, fake babies or real baby Dolls, they stay as dolls. But as these dolls were thoroughly crafted with hardwork and passion, Reborn artists and doll enthusiasts alike decline to furnish them the title fake babies.

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Reborn Baby Dolls: Fake Babies Or Real Lifelike Dolls?

Anybody calling them that name would certainly encounter a mob of angry reborn doll fanatics. Even if it is somewhat true, the term fake is not good to be used for these baby dolls, merely because it expresses mockery, imitation and crime. Calling these dolls fake expresses travesty to the artist's ingenuity and efforts. Would it not anger you, if your beloved doll is given some names you hate to hear?

Moreover, every reborn artist would profess that, no two reborn baby dolls are the same. Thus, no forgery or imitation has been done as they crafted their creations. Each doll is carefully washed, painted, mottled, accessorized and assembled to become reborn. They are garbed and christened with names. Human names that the reborners believe are perfect for them. These newly reborn baby dolls are also provided with birth certificates to support sponsorship papers. Literally, these dolls are cared for like human babies.

As the level of creativity and realism become more extensive, reborn babies become more valuable. Reborn doll makers feel that these babies have big roles to accomplish in their lives and in the lives of their future foster parents. Some reborn babies are deliberately hand-crafted for mothers who have just lost a baby, or to mothers who wanted to have one. Others make use of reborns to care for patients having deMentia and Alzheimer's.

Even more significant is the level of joy and satisfaction that these dolls express to their owners. When you hand a little girl, her own baby doll "sister", you merely can't take the smile off her face. She'll be overjoyed to have it and treasure it for the rest of her life.

Moreover, if you present sick grandma, a sweet and cheerful reborn baby doll, she'll pamper it as if the baby is one amongst her many offspring. If she can no longer recall your face, at least she remembers your name, which she gives to the real baby doll on her arms.

There is nothing alarming for something that has been crafted with love and passion. Reborn dolls are not fake babies. They're real baby dolls that anyone would love to have and care for.

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Collectible Dolls - Cabbage Patch Kids

Collectible Dolls - Cabbage Patch Kids


In this series of articles on collectible Dolls we're going to start by reviewing one of the most famous collectible Dolls of all time, the Cabbage Patch Kids.

Collectible Dolls - Cabbage Patch Kids

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Collectible Dolls - Cabbage Patch Kids

If you're old, or maybe even not that old, you remember the Cabbage Patch Kids. What you probably don't know is what happened to these once hot items that have all but disappeared.

The first Cabbage Patch Kids were created by a man by the name of Xavier Roberts. He began making his dolls through his very own Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia in the year 1979. His "sales" pitch was to display the dolls in kind of a hospital like setting and putting up a sign saying that they were "up for adoption". He made these dolls look like real babies. Needless to say, they were an immediate hit and people couldn't get enough of them. When Coleco toy company saw what a hit they were, they bought the rights to them from Roberts in 1982. In 1988 when Coleco filed for bankruptcy, Hasbro took over production of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Mattel then took over production in 1994 and then finally in 2004 Play Along Toys and 4kids EntertainMent took over making these things.

Your standard Cabbage Patch Kid was about 15 or 16 inches in height. However, as time went by these dolls were made in a variety of styles and sizes. At any one period of time there may have been as many as a dozen different styles and sizes of Cabbage Patch Kids in production. The dolls that Roberts himself made were all Cloth with Cloth sculptured faces. The dolls that were made by the toy companies had Cloth bodies but vinyl heads so that they would stand up to more wear and tear. When Hasbro took over they started making all vinyl dolls but eventually when the dolls were made again in 2004 they went back to the Cloth body and vinyl head..

Unfortunately, after the initial craze and the mass marketing that followed, Cabbage Patch Kid popularity really fizzled after the 80s. There were just too many out there and the novelty was gone. Originally it was expected that the value of these dolls would someday reach astronomical proportions. But the oversaturated market and the eventual easy access to these dolls have made them virtually worthless today, though some of the very early dolls can still bring in a nice price on Ebay. Later models, however, won't bring in much.

Part of the problem was that as the dolls started to gain in popularity the manufacturer of the time tried all kinds of gimmicks with the dolls instead of sticking with the original concept of a simple baby doll Dressed in baby clothes that needed to be adopted. The newer dolls were no longer sweet, huggable and adoptable. The dolls that were reintroduced in 2004 went back to the original concept but by that time it was just too late. The Cabbage Patch Kid craze was pretty much dead.

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