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Reborn doll collecting

GRACIE — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:04:35 GMT

Does anyone on the forums collect reborn dolls? I just purchased my first one, he is about the size of a three year old. As a doll collector I have not purchase a doll in over 17 years. I only now have 7, Life-Size dolls from a preemie to a one to a two year old. From Lee Middleton to Annette himstedt.

I have been looking for over a year. I did not want an Aston Drake or a paradise dolls because in my opinion you get a hit and miss. There dolls in my opinion is for children or new collector's.

I found a reborn doll artist on Etsy, in my local area,with five star reviews. After sending several emails, I decided to order, from the picture the doll is very lifelike. In -person even more lifelike.The doll was on sale,total price was $315. I have seen similar dolls price at 500 to $1,000. I will be buying him new outfits .

On a old forum,in 2012, it was stated , while collecting the dolls was nice, taking them out in public was a little excessive. People collect a lot of things, and some maybe, in others opinion go overboard. My dolls not have their own room, my two favorite,my preemie is in a small baby rocker and new reborn is in a chair in my bedroom.The rest are set up in the living and dinning room, they are displayed antique rocking horses, and a bench in my dinning room.My house has very large rooms,so my displays are not crowded.

I changed their clothing three times a year, and keep them clean and groom The old clothes are donate it to Goodwill..Just as a painting ,I see them as art,and they bring a smile to my face.Will I purchased another one after 17 years, I don't think so,it took me over a year to find this one😃

Re: Reborn doll collecting

suzyQ3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:23:11 GMT

No. I had to look them up to see what they were. They creep me out, but If you love them and they bring you comfort, that's all that matters.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Pqfan — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:28:52 GMT

@GRACIE Hi I don’t collect reborn dolls, I collect Blythe dolls but it is so nice to hear from another doll collector! I love my dolls. 🌸❤️

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Cakers3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:30:38 GMT

I've seen these dolls used as therapy dolls for people with dementia.

I myself would not collect them but for those who like them, enjoy. Some of them range in the thousands.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Cakers3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:32:18 GMT

My choice.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

DiAnne — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:03:19 GMT

@GRACIE

I am not sure of the brand but we had several of those dolls in the Alzheimer's unit of a facility I used to work in. The were so life-like and the patients were always carrying them around.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Pqfan — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:31:59 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
My choice.

😂😂🤣 I love Chucky!

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:41:16 GMT

@GRACIE , from some one that loves babies I have always been drawn to these dolls, but I do not own any. I do however have a small doll collection. I have not purchased anything new in many years. I have some of my mom's antique dolls and enjoy the Bye Lo baby dolls. I have a few Marie Osmond dolls, Pauline and also Richard Simmons.

I do have two large dolls, but I do not keep them out any longer, all other dolls are stored in an antique cupboard, and get them out on occasion to decorate for different seasons....several are seasonal dolls, and I have one that is wooden, very pretty doll. Enjoy your new baby doll.

edited to fix typo

Re: Reborn doll collecting

GRACIE — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 22:41:50 GMT

As a child my passion has always been dolls,jewelry,and handbags,dogs.At 64 years young. Nothing has changed, except the expensive😃 My dog babies will look but never brother my dolls.Thats includes my dog babies that passed over the rainbow bridge.Gracie passed away@ 18 years,Starr @ 16 years.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Kachina624 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:21:22 GMT

@GRACIE This is one case where a photo would have been invaluable. The vast majority of us have no idea as to what a "reborn" doll is

Re: Reborn doll collecting

GenXmuse — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:34:37 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@GRACIE This is one case where a photo would have been invaluable. The vast majority of us have no idea as to what a "reborn" doll is

Yeah, but not everyone knows how to post a picture being relatively new. Maybe post one yourself since you were interested enough to do your own search.

That said, I knew what she was talking about.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

lovesrecess — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:07:48 GMT

I found a reborn babydoll at the Goodwill and I gave it to my three year-old granddaughter. She looks brand new. I paid $2.25. I am thinking she was part of someone’s collection because she was in such good condition.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

lovesrecess — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:08:59 GMT

I think that is a wonderful, loving emotional attachment to give them

Re: Reborn doll collecting

september — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:18:24 GMT

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Desert Lily — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 02:02:54 GMT

I have 4-5 dolls that I have stored in a bin in the garage along with my childhood Barbie. One of the dolls is a Royal Doulton in a white dress and a white winter hooded cape with small feathering, and a muff. My husband (who died 2 years ago) bought it for me for our 1st anniversary. We were married in January and I wore a white dress with marabou at the sleeves, a white hooded cape trimmed in marabou, and a white muff with my flowers attached. Others are Madame Alexander and a Shirley Temple from my mother.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

GRACIE — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:01:03 GMT

@september @Thanks for the picture,it 's either a Aston Drake or Paradise gallery dolls.They are mass produce, and when you get dolls that are mass produce, you may receive a doll that's of very poor quality. Complaints from Bad Hair,to dolls falling apart in a couple of weeks.Some doll artist will buy these dolls and remake them.The difference when they reborn is like dtay and night.

For those who are interested, google Etsy reborn dolls.That being said, not all independent doll reborn artist dolls are realistic, from bad coloring, to mess up hair rooting,etc.

Research the artist,check their reviews,sent emails to the artist with any questions.Buyer beware!

Re: Reborn doll collecting

halfpint1 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:28:15 GMT

I have dolls all over the house--can't sit in the living room. I never heard of the reborn doll-alittle too expensive for me. I started with HSN years ago and really haven't bought any in years. I have cats real and not so I have them scattered all over. I am afraid to count. DH put up shevels when we moved here.

Re: Reborn doll collecting

Montana — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:20:51 GMT

The first segment on this Dr. Phil show is about reborn dolls.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uXwH_drj8lU

“Dr Phil S17E130 (March 30, 2019) || What happened with her????“