Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Is That Really A Doll?

By Jay Kersey


If you search the web for real baby dolls, you will most likely find dolls with the following names: life like, lifelike, reborn, or newborn dolls. Although a knowledgeable doll collector would be ashamed, the average doll fan doesn't seem to know the difference. But, they're all looking for the same thing: a small doll that looks amazingly realistic, In fact, many people might think for a moment that they are actually babies. This is the new thing that many people want.

Times have changed and so have the dolls that we want to possess. These days, more and more people want dolls that look realistic. Young girls want them so their pretend "real" dolls look just like mommies. Collectors, as always, simply want to add to their collections. Some though, want a lifelike doll to fill a place in their lives. They generally want one that looks like a real child that they miss. They want the doll to help fill a void for their longing of the past.

As you would imagine, these dolls can be made a few different ways. Some of them have soft stuffed cloth bodies while others have bodies made of plastic. The ones with stuffed bodies tend to have heads and limbs made of either plastic or porcelain. Many people prefer their dolls made from porcelain. But, most like the stuffed, soft bodies because they can hold the dolls and have them feel a little like a real baby.

Real baby dolls can be found in different forms of creation as well. Some are made like most porcelain dolls, where molds are made and the are mass produced. Some are made to order by an individual doll maker. These are usually made to specs provided by the buyer. Others are made using reborn kits where an existing doll is stripped down and refinished with the makers desires.

Like many dolls these days, they can be found online at several websites. They can also be found at craft fairs and some flea markets.




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