Doll collection and customization start at $600-$750 - they are collected by both males and females and are often carried in violin cases. Customization includes changing the wig, or eyes, removing the seams (or parting lines) by sanding, coating the parts with a protective spray (such as Mr. Super Clear), repainting the face, restringing and suedeing the joints for greater stability, exchanging standard parts for optional ones, or any combination of these things. There is also a form of customizing where the head and body are delicately shaded to give the SD a more pleasing, realistic look. It appears to bring the body to life. It can be done by hand with pastel dust, or make-up, or with an airbrush.
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