Yes, probably this is the thinking. However, as you say, they are two, different markets. Perhaps it is the thought that, if other people customise them, it takes away some of the specialness of the dolls for those who buy full sets. I don't know. I don't buy full sets and I don't buy to collect, so I don't know what the thinking would be behind those who do.
to me its almost impossible not change the dolls outfit or the face up since it will fade, plus the fact that its not porcelain and the resin gets yellow with time, may not be so fast but one day it will turn yellow. idk i have to agree that these fashion dolls is getting too expensive but i can say that is hard too see dolls with the same quality.
$3,500 is a heck of a lot of money, even though you can tell that the creator puts her whole heart into these dolls! I have been intently studying all her photos and find it interesting that the doll construction is actually pretty simple - single joints in the elbows (flattened inner elbow to allow bending of the arm), no mobility thigh joint, and no ankle joints. I love how natural their faces and bodies are. Their features are very Russian (which is lovely) and their torsos/hips, hands, and feet are beautiful. I don't know if she uses different bodies for different full sets, but to my mind in some of the pictures the doll's head looks a tiny bit too large proportionally speaking (or perhaps aesthetically speaking, since in real people head size varies widely), but it just gives the doll a youthful appearance. If she ever does decide to sell blank dolls for a price more similar to the Popovy dolls, I would want to know! Edited to add: I found this blog post which includes a diagram showing how her dolls are strung. It's interesting! Natalia Loseva dolls: I'm glad you could drop by!
Yes, I would also like to know. I haven't been able to fork out the money that Popovy are asking, as much as like them, but these would probably tip me over the edge if they went up around the $800 mark.
I hope one day the situation will change... and for now I would like to congratulate all women with upcoming Women's Day!
Wonderful thread with beautiful photos of Natalia Loseva's dolls. I am really looking forward to seeing her new works. And if I'm lucky, perhaps I can take a lovely girl by Natalia home in the future. Really love how realistic they are - so human-like. I like how they are full-set - because this how I usually purchase all of my dolls, and I love the artistry of the outfits and make-up.
And it looks as though our nagging has finally paid off. Natalia is preparing to sell blank dolls. As the rules here specify that you can't discuss a doll until it is in production (I think. No idea. I lose track), I am mentioning this as a general piece of news. If you are on Facebook, have a look at her page.
MadamMauMau, I must be looking in the wrong place, I couldn't see anything about blank dolls, only a photo of a sculpt she is working on. Have you been in contact with her?
Have a read of the comments underneath... I have been nagging her for a LONG time about possibly selling a blank line, for customisers. She has, to date, always said no. However, when I raised it again under this post, she replies "Have it your way, then". And she is happy for me to share this news. No date as yet, but she talks about the end of the year for more info on this project.
Ah yes, now I see it, the comments did not load for me the first time! What an exciting venture. I think blank dolls may be expensive as the resin is high quality, but well worth the expense!
They don't need to be. Other artists in that neck of the wood (Russia and Ukraine) can sell resin for a reasonable price. aGatti dolls are $450 (I think), although Triffony dolls are quite a bit more. Depends on what the artist wants to charge, I suppose. Well, I can't tell you how excited I am! I don't use the term "grail doll" lightly, but this is exactly that.
Well, I don't think we should count on "good" price. In any case the price depends both on the brand and the edition limits. Тime will tell. at least 7-8 months to wait
