Reborn Baby Dolls

The technique of creating a reborn doll typically involves the following:

  • The doll is taken apart and factory paint is removed. Recently, artisans have begun sculpting model babydolls and making vinyl kits that are made specifically for reborning. The kits do not have factory paint, and the doll comes unassembled.
  • The exterior is painted using  techniques to add to the appearance of translucent skin, with effects such as veins, blotching, and milk-spots to resemble a newborn baby.
  • Hair and eyelashes, usually mohair or human hair, are applied using special tools and needles strand by strand, which can take as long as  30 hours per doll
  • The original vinyl body is replaced with a soft stuffed and weighted body. The vinyl body can also be cut in half to create front and back ‘plates’ to allow mounting of the doll to a photograph or to display the doll.
  • A magnet may be attached inside the mouth/head for attaching a dummy/pacifier or hair bows.
piper-von-tamie-yarie-le-amazing-reborn-°sanny°-15- PIPER von Tamie Yarie LE amazing Reborn °SANNY° 15"
US $430.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:14:29 PST
dewdrop-all-in-1-super-set+-intro-2-reborn-paint-supply DEWDROP ALL-in-1 SUPER SeT+ INTrO 2 ReBoRN PAiNT SuPPLY
US $79.95
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:14:44 PST
reborn~shyann-now-african-baby-boy--maalik--nr! Reborn~Shyann now African baby boy "Maalik" NR!
US $199.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:00:42 PST
natalie-vinyl-toddler-doll-kit-adrie-stoete!-great-doll Natalie Vinyl Toddler Doll Kit Adrie Stoete! GREAT DOLL
US $139.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:27:24 PST
rjbour-kikkan-reborn-28--toddler-ooak-arianna-r-schick rjbour Kikkan REBORN 28" Toddler OOAK Arianna R Schick
US $493.88 (8 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:34:23 PST

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American Girl Doll

My daughter, on her 5th birthday, wanted an American Girl Doll. At the time I was a doll neophyte, little did I realize what was to come. Today – she is well on her way to being 7, and we have a house full of American Girl “stuff”. You probably know this already – but American Girl isn’t just a doll, it is a lifestyle for little girls.
It began with a trip to the American Girl Store in Chicago. She and Mom had lunch in the cafe, with her new American Girl in a seat attached to the table of course, and proceeded to shop me into the poorhouse, albeit she looks good in our poorhouse. She and her doll are never very far apart. Her doll even traveled with us to Disney this year (she had a wonderful time according to my daughter).
So save yourself some money and get the American Girl basics from eBay sellers, but, if possible, make sure your little girl gets to experience an American Girl Store and Cafe – the delight in her eyes will make it worth every penny.

american-girl-kirsten-checked-on-the-trail-dress American Girl Kirsten Checked On The Trail Dress
US $64.77 (20 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:00:52 PST
india-doll-neela-girls-of-many-lands-nib!! INDIA DOLL NEELA - Girls of Many Lands - NIB!!
US $70.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:00:59 PST
absolutely-beautiful-american-girl-of-today-jly-doll Absolutely Beautiful American Girl of Today JLY Doll
US $56.01 (14 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:05:24 PST
rebecca-american-girl-set-story-book-collection-doll REBECCA American Girl SET Story Book Collection Doll
US $59.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:06:55 PST
5-american-girls-mia--molly--kit--josefina-&-marisol 5 American Girls - Mia, Molly, Kit, Josefina & Marisol
US $546.00 (22 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:07:21 PST

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Anne Geddes Dolls

anne-geddes-collectable-doll-22--146-of-1000 Anne Geddes Collectable Doll - 22" #146 of 1000
US $175.39 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 12:56:36 PDT
-*~-*♥anne-geddes-baby-sprite-plush-toy-in-egg*-♥~* *~ *♥AnNe GeDdEs BaBy SpRiTe PLuSh ToY In EgG* ♥~*
US $59.99
End Date: Thursday Apr-01-2010 22:52:39 PDT
new-anne-geddes-12-inch-fairy-doll-in-box-great-gift NEW ANNE GEDDES 12 INCH FAIRY DOLL IN BOX GREAT GIFT
US $54.99
End Date: Sunday Apr-04-2010 20:46:26 PDT

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Shirley Temple Dolls by Ideal

Shirley Temple Dolls from Ideal came in 9 sizes 11″, 13″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 20″, 22″, 25″, and 27″. They are composition dolls.
Composition dolls are made of a 6 piece sawdust-based, wood-pulp material strung together with elastic, that was then painted flesh toned. Shirley Temple Dolls by Ideal have hazel eyes with hair upper lashes, and painted eyebrows, lower lashes, lip paint, and nostrils. The wigs were made of mohair and styled in golden curls similar to Shirleys’. The clothes were made to resemble Shirley’s own clothes and the outfits of her movies. They were produced from 1934 to 1939. Except for the earliest dolls, most were marked SHIRLEY TEMPLE on the back of the head and/or the back of the neck. The resemblance to the real Shirley was uncanny in these dolls, and they are a collectors favorite. Finding a doll in excellent condition is difficult and expensive, because composition can crack and craze.
These dolls are valued at up to $200 in bad condition, up to and over $1000 in excellent condition .
These listings include replica Shirley Temple dolls made after 1939 as well, so if you are looking for a real Shirley Temple Doll by Ideal, study each listing carefully and ask questions of the seller. A reputable seller will always be happy to discuss details.

all-composition--shirley-temple-doll-unmarked All Composition Shirley Temple Doll unmarked
US $199.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:05:24 PST
vintage-ideal-shirley-temple-compo-doll-22--repaint!-ex VINTAGE IDEAL SHIRLEY TEMPLE COMPO DOLL 22" REPAINT! EX
US $125.99 (8 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:55:31 PST
1930-s-compo-20--shirley-temple-excellent-condition 1930's compo 20" SHIRLEY TEMPLE-excellent condition
US $99.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:20:51 PST
1934-ideal-16--shirley-temple-doll-&-trunk-12+-outfits 1934 Ideal 16" SHIRLEY TEMPLE Doll & TRUNK 12+ Outfits
US $153.50 (11 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:43:56 PST
shirley-temple--ginny--nancy-ann--deb-u-teen-parts Shirley Temple, Ginny, Nancy Ann, Deb U Teen parts
US $50.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:52:12 PST

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Kit Kittredge an American Girl

nib-american-girl-kit-typewriter-set-new-complete NIB American Girl KIT TYPEWRITER SET New Complete
US $60.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:35:49 PST
ag-kit-kitchen-lottable-&-chairs--holiday-baking-set-+ AG KIT KITCHEN LOT:TABLE & CHAIRS, HOLIDAY BAKING SET +
US $179.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:06:35 PST
ag-kit-s-retired-scooter-outfit-rare-complete AG KIT'S RETIRED SCOOTER OUTFIT RARE COMPLETE
US $75.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 11:13:46 PST
american-girl-kit’s-typewriter-set-new American girl Kit’s Typewriter Set new
US $58.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 11:27:32 PST
pleasant-co-american-girl-kit-&-outfit-lot PLEASANT Co AMERICAN GIRL KIT & OUTFIT LOT
US $52.95 (7 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 18:36:21 PST

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Vintage Barbie Dolls Pre 1967

barbie--5-6-head-only-w wigs--ken-750--case BARBIE # 5, # 6 (head only w/wigs), KEN #750, CASE
US $158.49 (13 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:33:33 PST
vintage-brownette-tnt-beautiful--doll Vintage Brownette TNT beautiful doll
US $179.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:37:04 PST
vintage-barbie-w --growin-pretty-hair Vintage Barbie w/ Growin' Pretty Hair
US $79.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:37:07 PST
vintage-fashion-queen-complete-w swinsuit--turban Vintage Fashion Queen complete w/swinsuit, turban
US $179.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:37:11 PST
on-parade-gift-set-nrfb On Parade Gift Set NRFB
US $900.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:58:24 PST

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Terri Lee Dolls

vintage16in-hard-plastic-terri-lee-pat pending-doll Vintage16in Hard Plastic Terri Lee Pat.Pending Doll
US $65.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:58:39 PST
vintage-tiny-terri-lee-doll-10--w tagged-red-gown-~-vgc VINTAGE TINY TERRI LEE doll 10" w/tagged red gown ~ VGC
US $52.00 (5 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 17:53:06 PST
1950-s-terri-lee-doll-auburn-beautiful-hair-super-nice 1950's Terri Lee Doll-Auburn BEAUTIFUL Hair-SUPER Nice
US $100.96 (12 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 6:00:28 PST
fabulous-minty-vintage-16--terri-lee-doll--1950s Fabulous Minty Vintage 16" Terri Lee Doll 1950s
US $80.99 (5 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 8:38:41 PST
-rare-blonde-connie-lynn-doll-from-jean-longway-s-colle RARE BLONDE CONNIE LYNN DOLL FROM JEAN LONGWAY'S COLLE
US $250.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 9:43:52 PST

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Ashton Drake Dolls

The Ashton Drake Company produces incredible baby dolls so realistic that they seem to move. The dolls are created with such intricate detail that they even feel real. The durable dolls come in an assortment of adorable characters that are very lifelike and loveable.

gene-doll-an-american-countess-parkwest-naled-exclusive Gene Doll An American Countess Parkwest NALED Exclusive
US $89.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 6:50:46 PST
madra-1920-s-silhouette-nrfb-gene--s-nemesis-alex-tyler Madra 1920's Silhouette NRFB Gene 's Nemesis Alex Tyler
US $98.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 6:58:49 PST
ashton-drake-butterfly-shadow-25thanniversary-gene-doll Ashton Drake Butterfly Shadow 25thAnniversary Gene Doll
US $199.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:13:42 PST
ashton-drake-colleen--mint-in-original-box-w coa-new Ashton Drake"Colleen" Mint in Original Box w/COA NEW
US $64.97
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 7:50:00 PST
ashton-drake connie-walser-derek--leslie-nib ASHTON-DRAKE/CONNIE WALSER DEREK "LESLIE" - NIB
US $60.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:43:57 PST

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American Girl Clothes

american-girl-chrissa-s-swim-team-gear-new AMERICAN GIRL Chrissa's Swim Team Gear NEW
US $85.99
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:15:55 PST
nib-jly-american-girl-wilderness-outfit-+-book-lanie! NIB JLY AMERICAN GIRL WILDERNESS OUTFIT + BOOK LANIE!
US $74.95
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:21:44 PST
ag-mini-room--horse-stable-set AG Mini Room- Horse Stable set
US $50.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:39:53 PST
american-girl-sonali-doll-brand-chrissa-new-in-box! American Girl SONALI Doll Brand Chrissa NEW IN BOX!
US $134.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 10:43:19 PST
1929-danny-o--day-ventriloquist-doll 1929 Danny O' Day ventriloquist doll
US $100.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 11:22:06 PST

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American Girl Doll Furniture

-hope-chest-for-american-girl-doll-size-or-18-doll-- Hope chest for American Girl doll size or 18"Doll
US $50.00
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:02:15 PST
furniture-armoire-for-american-girl-doll-rare-beautiful Furniture Armoire for American Girl doll RARE BEAUTIFUL
US $69.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 17:47:14 PST
american-girl-chrissa-party-table-new-retired American Girl Chrissa Party Table-NEW-RETIRED
US $59.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 7:47:25 PST
addy-s-trunk-american-girl-doll ADDY'S TRUNK - American Girl doll
US $132.50 (3 Bids)
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 11:58:10 PST
bunk-bed-fits-american-girl-gotz-bitty-twinn-doll-nib BUNK BED FITS AMERICAN GIRL GOTZ BITTY TWINN DOLL NIB
US $59.99
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:30:44 PST

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