2024 DAE: STANDARD CATEGORIES

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Angie Twinkle 
6.6 inches, Open, $455. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton outfit, leather shoes. 

Emma Grace’s First Words 
19 inches, Open, $159.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, weighted cloth body. Blue eyes, brown hand-rooted synthetic hair. Custom-designed floral-print baby doll shirt with pink ribbon and French lace accents. White pants with pink lace trim. Knot headband. With a touch, she can giggle and say Mama. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. Created by Master Doll Artist Ping Lau. 

Jingles and Annette Going to Grandma’s 
12 inches, LE 3, $1,400. Resin. Jingles has handmade blown-glass brown eyes and synthetic light blond wig. Cotton outfit and crown hat made by Bonnie Lawson. Annette, made from the same sculpt, has handmade blue glass eyes and pale blond mohair wig handmade by artist. Wearing a red Angora sweater and tam handmade by Kay Treble, as well as a slip dress. Hand-painted. Come with candy cane, Christmas packages, sled, and red velvet toy bag with toys made by Liz Cooper. 

Jovi 
11 inches, LE 200, $289. Vinyl. Brown eyes, dark brown synthetic mohair. Red plaid holiday dress designed by Magalie Dawson of MHD Designs. First edition in the Li’l Dreamer #2 series. Created from an original Dianna Effner sculpt, originally named Little Lou II or Smiling Little Lou. Her name, Jovi, means “someone who is cheerful or has good humor,” conveying the sweet nature of her smile. 

Lilah 
18 inches, Open, $139.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, weighted cloth body. Blue inset plastic eyes, brown hand-rooted synthetic hair. Custom-designed outfit: orange bubble romper, white bow, and matching socks. Posable, hand-painted, handcrafted. Sculpted by Master Doll Artist Ping Lau to match the winning photo of the Such A Doll! contest. 

Little Miss One-derful 
18.5 inches, Open, $139.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, weighted cloth body. Blue inset plastic eyes, blond/brown hand-rooted synthetic hair. Custom-designed dress with bubble sleeves adorned with bows and a sparkly tulle skirt covered in iridescent stars. Matching headband. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. Created by Master Doll Artist Ping Lau. 

Megan Lorna 
12 inches, LE, $540. Flesh-color resin. Handmade glass brown eyes, synthetic blond hair. Taffeta dress with needlework design. Silk ribbon and French lace trim. White tights, slip, and pink Mary Jane-style shoes. Angora wool sweater and hat handmade by Kay Treble. Dressed as a OOAK. Comes with handmade rabbit and wool lamb. 

Pia 
15 inches, LE 80, $895. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton outfit. 

Plum 
11 inches, Open, $550-$750. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Artist-sewn top and dress, which is created from artist-designed fabric print. 

Punkin Latte 
7 inches, LE 50, $650. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Christmas party dress, panties, socks, and shoes. Comes with a hair ribbon, red Union Jack jammies, a plate of cookies, a letter for Santa, and a Christmas present for her: a gift-boxed doll. Everything is made by the artist and comes packed in a Punkin Suitcase. 

Story Time With Maria 
17.5 inches, Open, $149.95. RealTouch vinyl with baby powder scent, dual-core head, weighted cloth body. Blue inset plastic eyes, blond hand-rooted synthetic hair. Custom dress features ruffles, ribbons, three-dimensional flowers, and characters from the accompanying Tales of Thumbelina cloth storybook, which recreates original watercolor artwork by Victoria Jordan. Arms contain armature for posablity. Handcrafted, hand-painted. Created by Master Doll Artist Ping Lau. 

Tammy 
17 inches, Open, $600. Resin. Brown glass eyes, comes bald. Comes naked. Factory painted. 

Tatta 
4.4 inches, Open, $395. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton dress. 

Yuuna 
21 inches, Open, $1,150. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Outfit made of cotton and synthetic materials. Artist’s doll is shown. 

Aime 
13 inches, Open, $685. Tan resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton outfit. 

Arika 
17 inches, Open, $600. Resin. Brown glass eyes, comes bald. Comes naked. Factory face-up. 

Bella Spring 
15 inches, LE 6, $4,500. Porcelain. Eyes hand-painted with China paint, handmade magnetic mohair wig. Blue pure-silk dress sewn by Angelo Cespedes. Yellow flowers on the dress were hand-painted by Mônica de Godoi. Hand-sculpted crown and shoes. Comes with an exclusive box, lingerie, and doll stand. Assembled with industrial springs. 

Catherine, Princess of Wales 
15 inches, Open, $199.95. Artist’s resin, cloth body, head on a swivel neck plate. Blue hand-painted eyes, brown synthetic wig. Dress is an iridescent silk dupioni fabric that is hand-dyed and ruched. Comes with small-scale recreations of the Princess’s historic jewelry made with faux jewels, including a Royal Family Order brooch with a photo of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Alexandra’s wedding necklace, Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl earrings, and the Lover’s Knot tiara. Includes sculpted hand clutch. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. 

Her Majesty The Queen: Sapphire Elegance 
15 inches, Open, $179.95. Argil porcelain, cloth body, head on a swivel neck plate. Bluish-gray hand-painted eyes, silver/white synthetic wig. Custom-designed floor-length dress made from blue sapphire velvet. Comes with imitation-fur-lined shawl, faux diamond-accented metal crown, faux pearl necklace, sparkling drop earrings, and choker bracelet. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. 

Princess Sissy 
33 inches, LE 1, $1,795. Vinyl and cloth. Masterpiece gray-blue eyes, light brown human hair. Dress created with embroidered silk, lace, and pearls. Comes with leather boots, lace purse, and pearl tiara and necklace. 

William, Prince of Wales 
16 inches, Open, $179.95. Artist’s resin, cloth body, head on a swivel neck plate. Blue hand-painted eyes, hand-painted brown hair. Hand-tailored tuxedo ensemble, complete with bow tie, blue sash, hand-sewn buttons, tailed jacket, and hand-painted recreations of regal brooches and medals (Garter star, Order of the Thistle star, Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver and Golden Jubilee medals). It’s a recreation of attire William wore to the 2022 State Banquet. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. 

Chibbi Mittu 
8 inches, LE 50, $495. Resin. Glass eyes, mohair wig. Cotton, stitched sweater. Leather shoes. Face sculpt by Mjusi. 

Dark Matter 
14.17 inches, LE, $2,160. Porcelain. Blue epoxy resin eyes, dark suri alpaca fiber. Pink synthetic chiffon, black velvet, gray tulle, and pink tulle. This doll doesn’t have a real name, just as dark matter doesn’t have a real identity yet. Photos by Giacomo Oliva. 

Ice Princess Pikki 
4.4 inches, LE 30, $575. Resin. Glass eyes, synthetic mohair. Silk and velvet fabrics. Handmade leather shoes and plastic crystal crown. Styled by Charlene Smith. 

Lilith 
14.17 inches, LE, $2,160. Porcelain. Porcelain tongues for eyes, gray suri alpaca fiber. Gray tulle dress. Artist says the doll is ageless, human and monstrous, modern and ancestral, and to those who wish to see tears in her eyes, she responds with two mocking tongues. Photos by Giacomo Oliva. 

Mini Martha 
7 inches, Open, $295. Resin. Glass eyes, synthetic wig. Denim overalls. Special fantasy mint color used to make her look like a little fairy. 

Molly 
8 inches, Original, $400. Resin. Blue glass eyes, medium-blond mohair wig. Artist made the cotton vest and jacket with metal gears attached, and the felt hat with felt lamp. Wood backpack with wire, metal, and felt components was painted and assembled by artist. 

Nettie 
14.17 inches, LE, $2,700. Porcelain. Green epoxy resin eyes, suri alpaca fiber. Dress made of white chiffon, black lace, black polyester mosquito net, aluminum mosquito net, faux leather. Inspired by popular fashions of the 1700s and 1800s. Artist said use of mosquito nets, accentuated by the deliberately pointed face of the doll to resemble a mosquito, symbolizes the ability to transform obstacles into opportunities. Photos by Giacomo Oliva. 

Persephone 
25 inches, Original, $350. Fabric. Blue plastic eyes, yarn hair. Top is a pink stretch material covered with lace. Skirt is made with cotton prints. Body is stuffed with polyester. Head is sculpted with paper clay and painted with acrylic paint and gloss varnish. Constructed from a doll pattern the artist made. Comes with fake upper eyelashes, black lace crown, butterflies in her hair and on her wrist, pendent necklace with a real bird skull, and bouquet of fake flowers and dusty pink wheat. Artist is depicting the duality of the doll’s life and soul, with the darker right side representing the part of her that is Queen of the Underworld and the lighter left side representing the part that is the Goddess of spring, summer, and all things growing. 

Rubeus Hagrid 
18.5 inches, Open, $229.95. Fully sculpted with artist’s vinyl. Brown inset plastic eyes, synthetic wig and sculpted beard. Wears a faux suede trench coat with a notched collar and wood-like buttons; a button-accented trapper vest of the same material, cinched with a faux leather belt; a long-sleeved red shirt; and brown pants that extend down to his sculpted boots. Iconic umbrella and lantern are included. Officially licensed. Handcrafted, hand-painted. Arms and legs are posable. 

Star Wars Grogu 
15.4675 inches, Open, $199.95. Head and limbs crafted in fine artist’s resin, cloth body. Brown painted eyes, hand-applied fuzzy white wisps of hair. Multiple layers of hand painting and dry brushing result in textured skin. Linen fabric-lined signature robe. Holds his prized Razor Crest shifter knob for a playful finishing touch. Officially licensed. Posable, handcrafted, hand-painted. 

Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch of the West 
19 inches, Open, $179.95. Artist’s vinyl, cloth body. Brown hand-painted plastic inset eyes, black synthetic wig. Vinyl skin is the signature green hue. Head on a swivel; body armature for easy posing. True-to-the-movie costuming: black ensemble with a cape around her neck, bag cinched at her waist, and pointy hat. Broomstick included. Officially licensed. Handcrafted, hand-painted. 

Alice and Her Unicorn, “Fabulous Monsters” 
11 inches, OOAK, $600. Polymer Clay. Brown glass eyes, sheep’s wool wig. Cream and pink cotton dress and pinafore, leather boots with lace socks, multicolored wool wig, clay cake accessory, unicorn companion art doll. Artist handmade the unicorn doll using wire, resin, and fabric. Dress made by LoverdollArt on Etsy. Wig made by NewmoorBarn on Etsy. Cake made by WhiteFireworks on Etsy. 

Chloe 
3 inches, OOAK, $125. ProSculpt polymer clay. Light brown premium mohair. Mohair was applied by hand and baked into the clay on her head. Blushed and detailed with Genesis heat-set paints. Artist made her bonnet, bed, and blanket toy. Tiny pacifier and diaper were purchased items. 

Ekaterina 
28 inches, OOAK, $5,500. Resin. Custom German blown-glass eyes; human-hair eyelashes; hand-dyed, hand-knotted lavender hair wig. Costumed in antique Victorian style with silk and lace textiles. Silk hand-dyed ribbon work, oversize hat layered with antique embroidery netting, silks, and tulle. Silk petticoat, stockings, and silk and leather shoes. Accompanied by her OOAK scepter and candy box made of antique textiles and notions. Hand-painted and airbrushed in mixed media. Full-body sculpted doll. Posable, with over nine joints of articulation. Couture child fashion doll. 

Lelo 
19 inches, OOAK, $4,200. Silicone. Mohair. Artist sculpted the doll with Super Sculpey clay, baked it, and made a mold using layers of silicone before adding another mold over the silicone mold for stability. Platinum silicone was then poured into the cleaned mold to make the blank doll. Hair and lashes are special mohair from Sarah Silk. Artist hand-rooted the mohair into a swirl pattern using rooting needles from Heavenly Illusions (color red). Doll wears newborn-sized clothes and diapers. Has armature in her arms and legs, making her realistically posable. 

Ada 
18 inches (not including headscarf), OOAK, $495. Polymer clay and cloth body. Brown glass eyes, custom-styled synthetic wig. Cotton shirt, skirt, and headscarf designed and sewn by the artist. Belt and jewelry are also made by the artist. Sandals (not visible) are a faux leopard print with beads and leather straps. Basket with fruit was purchased and is included. The back of her hair is tied into five long braids with long, colorful ribbons that hang out of her headscarf. Has a full armature that allows for moving and posing of head and limbs. 

Allspice 
13 inches, OOAK, $425. Porcelain head and hands, soft body with wire armature surrounded by cotton batting, polyester stuffing, and elastic fabric adhesive wrap. Brown glass eyes, polyester faux fur fabric hair. Baker-influenced style, with striped t-shirt material for socks. Hand-sewn shoes made of felt and cheesecloth fabric accented with silk ribbon bows. Cotton shirt and pants. Apron and hat made with silver heat-reflective fabric. Cheesecloth fabric for scarf. Hand-colored silk wings. Accessories are a cardboard bellows made of chamois with metal studs and a glass cauldron with resin, expanding foam, battery-operated lights, glitter, pipe cleaners, wooden spoon, glass bottle, and plastic funnel mounted on a wooden stand. Head and hands were first sculpted in clay to be rendered in porcelain medium. Handcrafted and hand-painted in porcelain kiln-fired paint to give the character a lifelike look. 

Charlotte 
16 inches, OOAK, $900. Resin. Glass handmade blue eyes, medium-brown mohair wig. Hair is braided down the back. Eveningwear dress is made of cotton with a gold and green metallic design on the fabric. Dress was designed and made by the artist, who sewed sequins to the dress to match the gold in the fabric and made a matching sequin necklace. High-heeled shoes (not visible) are gold-green metallic, painted by the artist. 

Dreamer 
34 inches, OOAK, $7,500. Resin. Custom German blown-glass eyes, human-hair eyelashes, hand-dyed and hand-knotted mohair. Antique and vintage velvet textiles throughout entire garment and headdress. Hand-pressed and embossed velvet fabrics accented with satin, hand-dyed tulle, silk, and millinery notions. Over 12 yards of tulle layered for the skirt. Undergarments, stockings, and velvet and leather shoes. She holds a hand-braided silk hoop with accented tassels. Full-body BJD sculpt is posable. Medium couture fashion doll. 

Jesse 
6 inches, OOAK, $900. Polymer clay. Painted eyes, viscose hair. Cotton and leather clothing. Buttons on the shirt are sculpted from polymer clay. Sculpted in 1:12 dollhouse scale. The portrait figure was made for a customer. 

Tasha 
24 inches, OOAK, NFS. ProSculpt polymer clay. Painted ProSculpt polymer clay eyes, Tibetan mohair. All fabrics used are high-quality cottons. Corgi dog sculpted using ProSculpt polymer clay. Holding vintage miniature basket, miniature bird, and foliage.