Hi! I just created an account here and I’m so thrilled! I’m awaiting the arrival of my reborn. I am new to the community, but constantly learning. One thing I’ve learned is that vinyl and silicone do not mix. But my reborn artist just told me that my doll is made out of silicone and vinyl. How is this possible? Thank you in advance for your answers.
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Not possible. Some people use that to convince buyers that they are buying a silicone baby which is seen as higher quality by some people. Some vinyl kits are softer than others so it would be reasonable that you could say “soft, like silicone, but vinyl.”
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The only thing I can think of is maybe a silicone head on a cloth body and vinyl limbs or some combination of that. That’s correct, silicone and vinyl do not mix.
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Any doll that is advertised as silicone vinyl isn’t because they cannot be mixed. Most of the China kits are copies that are advertised as silicone vinyl and they’re very cheap. Real silicone dolls cost thousands of dollars. I hope you’re not going to be disappointed. Can I ask where you bought it?
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Well, I did end up falling for the scam baby situation. But it was cheap and I learned my lesson. I went on Etsy to buy this doll that I’m asking about now. I’m learning more everyday about reborns, so when she wrote back to me with that, I got concerned. I’ve asked her to explain what she meant. She hasn’t written back yet. Do you think if I ask for a photo of the doll, that would help?
Does this sound like a scam to any of you?
Thank you so much for your replies!
Where is it safe to look for reborns? It seems like either everywhere is a scam or a fortune.
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Be careful of reborns that are super cheap or advertised as silicone vinyl. They’re more than likely not the real deal. Photos don’t always help because some people use stolen photos. Be wary of people who don’t use photos of their own work or who use photos of real babies. Look on reborns.com It’s a legitimate site with hundreds of dolls of various skill levels and prices. You should be able to find one you like there. There’s a thread on this forum titled REBORN DOLLS - BEWARE. It’s a very large list of reborn scam sites. It might be helpful to take a look at it.
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@Ladybuggirl this is the thread referenced by @jeanhai.
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What a coincidence! I read that list yesterday! Seriously!
Thank goodness the name of her shop was not on it.
I’m guessing I’m not allowed to, but can I mention the name of her Etsy shop on here?
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You can PM me. I’d like to know.
Check your messages pls.
Thank you so much!!!
Why would you not allowed if it’s legist artist? People here are experts and can tell you right away. I would post the ship and the pic of baby that you bough.
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True, true.
It’s an Etsy shop. The name of it is Harlow House and the owner is Veronica.
Could anyone else look for me and tell me what you think?
I’m on reborns.com right now, wishing I had just purchased one from here.
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Is ‘Kyrie’ even a kit name?
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Yes, Realborn Kyrie
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It is.
I’m like seriously bonded with this kit and it sucks. My gut is telling me something isn’t right. I love the baby’s mouth, it looks like it’s smiling. And I like the sleeping babies the best.
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From what I saw and I based this off of the pictures the buyers left in the reviews you have nothing to worry about. 
I’m honestly not sure where the silicone and vinyl came in however she seems legit and her work looks awesome.
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The pictures she’s using to advertise are not her work. They’ve been done by prototype artists. That Kyrie is Jackie Kramer’s work. Reviews are sometimes fake, too.
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