Something new for 2021 in the poppet corner. My first Paola Reina doll arrived at the start of the new year! I hope you find her as lovely as I do.
Paola Reina Las Amigas dolls are made in Spain. These poppets are 32 cm in height (12.5 inches) and the basic body moves at the neck, shoulders and hips only. Her hair is rooted and is very thick and lovely. These poppets are relatively inexpensive--a doll without outfit is a mere 20 Euro (24 US Dollars). However, shipping from overseas can double that cost and these dolls are difficult to find in the US.
Purchased through Dolls and Dolls, a company located in Spain, she arrived without incident. Since I knew I'd redress her, I purchased a doll model that comes with no frills and no outfit, this one being labeled "Naomi."
The doll itself is very well made and smells like vanilla. The scent is not too strong and really is delightful. She feels sturdy and can be a play doll for a young child--but with such delightful face sculpts, the Paola Reina Las Amigas doll range is loved by many adult collectors and customizers.
I chose to re-body my PR doll with a more articulated body. The new body she is sporting in the photos is by Darak, a Korean company. The Darak PR body has additional joints at the elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles, as well as optional hand packs. I placed my order in February but the restock did not happen until June, so be prepared to wait if it goes on backorder again!
My poppet, renamed Lilli when she first arrived in January 2021, is wearing an outfit by TTYA. They have a store on Etsy and their tiny clothing is amazing with stunning teensy details and perfect stitching.
I am pretty certain Lilli will be getting a new friend from the same line soon - double the trouble, double the fun!
