On The Craft Table! Bodies From China!

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I purchased a few clone dolls and bodies from China. The bodies are similar to the older Barbie doll Fashionista body. I ordered one a few years ago but now they have more body styles and complexion.

Warning Nude bodies!

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They are normally listed as 1/6-30cm moveable fashion doll bodies.

Here are just a few of the body types and complexions.

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So here is what I got!

I ordered these bodies hoping I could use them for some of my off-brand and clone dolls. Many of these dolls have poorly made bodies that have broken over time. Even if these bodies don't last, I can get enough out of them cheaply to continue replacing them. 

DBG of Black Doll Enthusiast says the difference between a clone and a competitor (off-brand) doll is that a clone is a copy and a competitor has its own face. Thanks, DBG for the info!

I numbered them and can give you an idea of what doll heads might work for them.

Warning! Nude dolls!

#1 is a very dark brown body. The complexion is similar to SIS Chandra. This body can be used for many darker dolls. 

#2 is a dark brown body that reminds me of Kara. This body works for many of my clone and off-brand dolls!

#3 is a medium-brown body that can be used for SIS Grace and older IT Janay

#4 light brown and can be used for SIS Trichelle, Artsy Barbie or Disney Jasmine dolls. 

#5 is very light but not White. She is more like Marisa.

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Moana 2 Matangi Doll!

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I saw the Moana 2 Matangi doll in Target! I thought, WOW! She is pretty! 

There are people of color all over the world.  There are darker members of those people but they aren't often seen or represented in images of those countries.  One of the things I liked about Encantos was the range of complexion of the characters in the movie.

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My Doll!

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Close-up!

She looks like the balloon-head version of Pohantas!

I saw a video in which someone put the head on an Encantos Isabela's body. I knew

I had an extra body hanging around. Let's try it! There is a complexion difference! 

Matangi is more red.

Matangi is thinner and taller too!

Matangi's feet are larger.

The Matangi outfit is stretchy so it will work on the Isabela body.  It isn't a 

perfect match but it will do!

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From Malik to Live Action Movie Scar!

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I was told about this video of a makeover of Fresh Dolls Malik to the live-action Scar character! The video was done by HeXtian, who is on YouTube and Instagram! I hope you enjoy it.

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The Year Starts! Happy New Year!

 Happy New Year!

Let's start it on a high note! What are your goals for this year?

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Christmas Gift From My Brother-Law!

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My brother-in-law gave me an AA Victorian Ice Skater Barbie 2000 doll this year for Christmas. This special edition #27432 doll with music box twirls! It part of the Barbie dolls done with Avon.

She is dressed in a Victorian-inspired outfit. The coat has a white fur collar and sleeve cuffs, with three levels of gold buttons. The coat is made of maroon velvet. There isn't an actual dress but an underskirt of cream satin with caramel and eggplant stripes. Her outfit is completed with maroon skates. As with all dolls in this area, she has a brush. 😀  

The doll has the "Asha" head sculpt. The music box plays a Victorian Waltz. I thought it might be the Skater's Waltz but it isn't. I don't recognize the music. If you know it please let me know

The front of the box doesn't have the clear plastic of most Barbie but does have a picture of the 

The back of the box has her face and a description of the doll!

"Dressed in an elegant ensemble of the times.  Beautiful maroon velvet dress with a striped satiny underskirt.  She has a matching maroon velvet hat, a white fur collar & around the sleeves, gold earrings, & matching maroon skates.

Instructions come with Barbie to position her on the music box stand base, which is included. 

You turn the key & she slowly twirls around as the music box plays the melody of a waltz from the Victorian era.

Thanks, Keith for supporting my hobby!

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Merry Christmas!

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I painted the antlers of the Target Deer who I am calling Comet and Vixen. I added a Byers deer to the display. This is my Holiday Display for this year.

I wish you the happiest holiday ever!

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More Fresh Dolls!

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I've been stocking up on the new Fresh Dolls! I purchased the boys on their website and Walmart but wanted to see the girls in person before purchasing them.  My first purchase was Carissa!

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My doll

Some people who purchased her said theirs had a longer neck doll. They said that they made their purchase from the website. The one I found at the Target near me,  and it didn't.  

After watching Dr. Lisa's video introducing the new dolls, I noticed they all had longer necks and smaller heads. The dolls I saw in the store had a variety of neck lengths. Also, she didn't look as yellow on the websites as in person. Both Ian (male doll) and Carissa have a yellow cast on their skin. She is a hard match for a body with a longer neck using Fresh Doll or Mattel. I purchased another eBay doll with a longer neck, and I am happy with her. So now I have a doll with a short neck and a longer neck!

Someone recommended the Mai as a replacement body but she wasn't a good match. The two doll's faces are slightly different.

Carissa is giving me old-school Christina Aguilera vibes.

Next up is Rock the Bell Ebony

I thought the Rock the Bell Ebony would have a long neck and a small head. She had a small head and a short neck. Bummer!

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Closeup!

Rock the Bell Ebony and the Wave #3 Ebony dolls. As you can see the head size is different. It is harder to see that the neck length is different.

She has a soft print top. The print isn't as clear as I'm used to seeing. It looks blurred. 

She has light blue/gray jeggings with a graffiti print. 

The sneaker's quality isn't what we are used to seeing from fresh dolls. They are more like AliExpress doll sneakers.

Bodies side by side.

The before...

After the head swap!

Next up is Aniyah!

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Closeup!

My doll!

When dolls are this dark, it is hard to get the lighting just right with the glare from the packaging.

Out of the box!

She eats the light but she is beautiful! I love her crisscross romper.

I just can't believe how beautiful Aniyah is! I would like a more articulated body but am unwilling to trade it for a less bootylicious body.  The looks Barbie #10 is a possible match but slimmer.

Shown with her fresh friends!

Aria, Aniyah, and Lynette

Next up is Keisha!

Closeup!

I got this girl at Roses for $7.00!

Since I already have a Keyshia in Johnson, I have to give this girl a new name.  I am naming her Raylene. She is the sister of Lars. 

The dress is a little tight and the doll can't stand because of it.

Fresh doll fashions!

Coat and pantsuit.

Scrubs and white kente set.

Top and skirt, orange top and overalls skirt, and purple top and white pants.

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