Trip to the Dark Side

Now you may be wondering what I mean by the Dark Side, well let me explain. After being Pro Artist for so long, my curiosity got the better of me and I wanted to see for myself what these dolls that everyone complains about were really like. So I ordered four dolls from AliExpress and considering they look like Popovy dolls and were so cheap, I know full well, they must be recasts.

When I posted about it on my original blog, the reaction I got didn't really surprise me, most were positive as these people knew that up until that point in time, ALL my dolls were legitimate.

I knew some were disappointed with me, though little was said, but I wasn't about to be discouraged from doing something with the dolls. I knew whatever I did, I wouldn't be popular amongst the avid anti-recast doll collectors, it's a real "no no" to collect recast dolls and I fully understand why.

I hadn't paid a lot for them, but I must admit they are not as bad as I was expecting them to be, though their face-ups leave a lot to be desired. As it stands right now, they pose quite well and were certainly fun to dress, but who knows just how long their stringing will last. 

The ones on this blog are the only recasts I own and were all purchased for my own use, and I had invested enough for me not to just throw them out. 

Should I ever decide to sell them down the track, it will be noted they are customised recast dolls, so here am I baring my soul in the hope that all will be forgiven in time.

No: 1

No: 2

Just so you know, I am still Pro Artist and won't be venturing any further into the Dark Side of the dolly hobby, now I've satisfied my curiosity.

That's all folks! 🤗