Other terms

A system used by some collectors to rate the condition of their dolls. The designations are C-1 through C-10.

C-1 is the worst possible condition. The lowest of all.

C-10 is the highest, symbolizing that it is in perfect factory condition and NRFB (never removed from the box).

Dolls originally created for a specific store, catalog or company.

For example the TRU (Toys"R"Us), TAR (TARGET) and several more.

This means that the entire set is impeccable and all accessories are in perfect condition.

Non-Mattel companies or individuals that buy and sell Barbie® dolls.

It must be taken into account that Mattel does not guarantee under any circumstances that any doll will increase in value. Some dolls increase in value, some decrease, and some stay the same.

OOAK (One Of A Kind) means one of a kind, it is used for artistic dolls that have been made completely by hand, without the help of any mold and starting from scratch, but this adjective is also used for dolls that They have been re-made such as the famous Barbie dolls, American Girl dolls, Tonner dolls, Dollfies, etc.

This type of dolls, although they are not initially unique, since the vast majority are made with molds in China, and there are millions of them, they become OOAK's when an artist remodels them with the use of special putties, He repaints them, combs their hair in a special way, and dresses them in handmade outfits.

Technique to graft new hair to dolls, either to make a change of look or because they have hair too damaged and without repair, it is always an excellent alternative to give a new life to a doll in question of restoration.

"Custom" is an English term whose translation means "Personalized." The repeated desire for customization has turned that word into a recurring foreign word in the jargon of the DIY world. The most normal thing is for someone to tell you that they have "customized" her bag, not "personalized."

The "custom" can be applied to clothing, hairstyles or the parts of the vinyl themselves. There are a thousand ways to customize your doll, so in this post we will show you some to get you started in the "custom" world of dolls. Going from the repaint to his clothes.

One of the most widespread custom techniques for dolls is the repaint technique.

Re-painting is a technique within custom doll fashion. It consists of removing the factory makeup and changing it for a freehand painted one. It is normally done on dolls with painted eyes, although it can also be done on dolls with inlaid eyes with more technique.