Designed for the adult collector, this Harley-Davidson Ken doll has the rugged look of a Harley rider ready to hit the open road. His shoulder-length hair is slicked back and topped with a Harley bandana, aviator-style goggles, and a black helmet. He wears a black faux-leather vest over a denim shirt and a white Harley tank top. His black chaps are adorned with a Harley belt buckle, and a small key dangles from a chain that hooks to his belt loop. Blue jeans and black boots complete the outfit. Tougher looking than the usual Ken doll, this one has painted-on bushy eyebrows, a full beard, and chest hair, and he even sports a “born to ride” eagle tattoo. Although he cannot stand unsupported, he is fully jointed and easy to pose. A certificate of authenticity is included, but the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle is sold separately....

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Collectible Barbie Dolls are more than just child’s play; they’re serious business.  Drawing on a childhood love for Barbie or pageantry, designers and collectors have elevated the famous doll from toy status to high art form.  These creations do not represent the commercial offerings carried by retailers.  Rather, these highly detailed dolls are absolutely unique and meticulously crafted.  Customers are willing to pay top dollar for haute couture creations to add to their collections.

The process of creating (one of a kind) OOAK Barbie dolls requires considerable skill and knowledge.  The figures are initially given a clean slate so that the designer can begin with a fresh canvas.  The factory generated face paint and hair is removed although the actual body remains intact.  Then, an artist reapplies facial makeup to suit their vision for the tiny model.  They re-root the hair in the color of their choosing.

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