RebornbabiesPhoto by teadrinker are being made much more  than they have ever been and as their popularity rises, more and more of us are trying to make them. This has a knock on effect since more fans are also becoming collectors as well. But why are they so desirable that can make them fetch upwards of $5000? If you havent heard about these reborn dolls before then you are in for a right surprise. They are thought of by some people as being creepy but this is due to how they look. They really do appear like a real baby and there is no wonder some people don’t like this. However, this is surely a testament to the artists skill. Each to their own!

Firstly, reborn dolls are seen by many as being cute, loveable and have an innocence about them like that of a real baby. This makes them unique compred to other collectors items and can usually warm someone’s heart to great lengths. This therefore can lead to impulse purchase especially from people who have only recently come across them. What is more important though is the fact that this can also end up with the reborn baby creator getting a loyal fan following.

Secondly, most collectors appreciate the talent and dedication that it takes to create a realistic reborn doll. Its not just a case of dismantling it and reconstructing it again. Fine layers of specialist paint are built up to make realistic skin tones and veins while the entire head can be fiddly and a nuisance at first. Depending on the medium used, such as Genesis Heat Set paints, individual pieces may need baking or they will need to set first which will make the entire process quite laboured too, so it can take a lot of hours to create a newborn baby from scratch.

Thirdly, is that as these dolls are crafted by hand by the artists they will never be the same. Some of us will take custom reborn baby orders where you can specify your requirements or they can even create a doll from a picture. You will often have to pay more for this, but you can request almost anything you want, such as pacifiers, heart beat and breathing simulators.

Finally, dolls have been one of the biggest collector items ever and it is no difference here; Reborn babies will continue the trend and are likely to become one of the most popular types ever.