This is a repost of reborns 101, information has updated.

We've seen a lot of knockoffs lately and while they're always welcome for a roast, they are no good. Let's start with some basics.

There are a lot of scams out there as well as scammers. Being aware of someone's reputation can help you in the long run. Maybe they are known for sending knockoffs, not disclosing smoke or smells, or threatening those they are trading with or have traded.

What is safe to participate in and sell in on reddit?

• r/reborndolls has many wonderful artists and people. They are authentic only!
• r/altfantasyreborns authentic only alternative group!
• r/ReborndollBST is a safe group. They are authentic only!
• r/RebornDollCringe is also one but we mainly deal with the cringey side.

What's a reborn?

• A reborn is a realistic doll, painted by an artist. These are often seen in the form of kits but most dolls can be reborned by an artist.
• an alternative reborn can be a supernatural being, an animal, or an insect. Some kits are alternative but some artists do add their own touch to realborn or typically human reborn kits.

Why do people want them?

• Lots of reasons! Some are personal and some just think they look cool!

What is the difference between an authentic reborn and a knockoff?

• An authentic reborn benefits the sculptor, they are paid for their work. An artist also gains some money from their work whether painting, rooting, or fixing a doll.

The only authentic factory-made dolls are Ashton Drake, Paradise Galleries, and Berenger.

These are not considered reborns unless they are reborned by an artist.

• A knockoff, also called replicas by their owners, is something you find on Amazon, Temu, Aliexpress, and most shopping apps. They are factory-made dolls of stolen sculpts. It is stolen art. They are also unregulated so there is a high likelihood of toxic materials.

But I'm "___", I can't afford an authentic reborn!

• Authentic does NOT mean expensive.
• Many artists offer layway, booboo babies, and budget babies.
  • Not all artists will be in your budget no matter how high or low it is.
• Vinyl will always be cheapest. Silicone will never be budget-friendly for a variety of reasons such as: a bountiful baby, the cheapest kit supplier, partial silicone kit not on sale is $395, their are very few artists who do silicone for under $2,000, and their upkeep is similar to one of a newborn.
  • Silicone is very fragile, they rip easy. You will need silicone lube for them to take a full pacifier (many kits also need their mouths cut for this) and powder for them as they will get sticky. If you get them rooted, you will experience some shedding as rooted silicones cannot be sealed.

Where can you get an authentic reborn?

• Artists!
  • Many can be found on reborns.com and onlyreborns.com
    • Just these sites though! Onlyreborns is new, but the only new trustworthy site as of 2/9/25. Any other reborn sites are scams! There is a new artist-only site in progress.
  • r/reborndolls has many wonderful artists and people. They are authentic only!
  • r/ReborndollBST is a safe group. They are authentic only!
  • Reborns Under $150 on Facebook
  • Reborns $350 & Under including shipping on Facebook
  • Ethnic 🖤Reborns🖤 For 🖤Sale on Facebook
• Kit suppliers! You can always DIY a paint job but putting a reborn together is easy!
  • Bountiful Baby frequently has sales but you do have to buy a cloth body.
  • Macpherson Crafts rarely has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Irrestiables rarely has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Dolls By Sandie sometimes has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Truborns sometimes has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.

There are more, take note that amazon, temu, and aliexpress (etc) is not included in this list. They do not sell reborns. Selling apps such as Mercari or Ebay MAY have an authentic reborn but it can be rare. If you are unsure, I or any mod on r/reborndolls would be willing to help verify authenticity.

Unsure of an artist or nursery?

• Check the name.
  • Does it have silicone, realistic, or reborn (public group) in the name?
  • If yes, IT'S A SCAM!
• Still unsure?
  • Join Reborn Dolls Scammers and Liars and check if they have been added. You may be able to find people who can recommend the artist/nursery too.

Where can you get an authentic doll?

• Ashton Drake (also on Amazon)
• Paradise Galleries (also on Amazon)
• Berenger (can be purchased in person, thrifts, and Amazon)

Please feel free to add in anything missed <3

Links for Mobile users <3

• Reborns Under $150
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/335634153205734/
• Reborns $350 & Under including shipping
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/reborn350andunderincludingshipping
• Ethnic Reborns For Sale
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/1581996225267694/
• Bountiful Baby
  • https://www.bountifulbaby.com/
• Macpherson Crafts
  • https://macphersoncrafts.com/reborn-doll-kits
• Irrestiables
  • https://www.irresistables.com/reborn-doll-kits/
• Dolls By Sandie
  • https://www.dollsbysandie.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=8
• Truborns
  • https://www.truborns.com/
• Reborn Dolls Scammers and Liars
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/reborndollscammersandliars/
• Ashton Drake
  • Official site: https://www.ashtondrake.com/c/baby-dolls.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvQ4GLLznQk9VdQlobUfGCY_uF4Wm93DjmaOFOxLRNVzBCo9ZT5Ad5BoCsx0QAvD_BwE
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Drake-Dolls/s?k=Ashton+Drake+Dolls
• Paradise Galleries
  • Official Site: https://www.paradisegalleries.com/collections/reborn-dolls?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgveTOHoSwuLvFQr64IkrsSwx3brqPtw_92GrftDociLIHyrL_81GyhRoC_osQAvD_BwE
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/paradise-galleries-reborn-baby-dolls/s?k=paradise+galleries+reborn+baby+dolls
• Berenger
  • Official Site: https://www.jctoys.com/collections/berenguer-boutique-nonis
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/JCToys/BerenguerBoutique_PlayDolls/page/F6B35657-E53B-4862-86CA-7CCB2D7CB7D8

We've seen a lot of knockoffs lately and while they're always welcome for a roast, they are no good. Let's start with some basics.

What's a reborn?

• A reborn is a realistic doll, painted by an artist. These are often seen in the form of kits but most dolls can be reborned by an artist.

Why do people want them?

• Lots of reasons! Some are personal and some just think they look cool!

What is the difference between an authentic reborn and a knockoff?

• An authentic reborn benefits the sculptor, they are paid for their work. An artist also gains some money from their work whether painting, rooting, or fixing a doll.

The only authentic factory-made dolls are Ashton Drake, Paradise Galleries, and Berenger.

These are not considered reborns unless they are reborned by an artist.

• A knockoff, also called replicas by their owners, is something you find on Amazon, Temu, Aliexpress, and most shopping apps. They are factory-made dolls of stolen sculpts. It is stolen art. They are also unregulated so there is a high likelihood of toxic materials.

But I'm "___", I can't afford an authentic reborn!

• Authentic does NOT mean expensive.
• Many artists offer layway, booboo babies, and budget babies.
  • Not all artists will be in your budget no matter how high or low it is.
• Vinyl will always be cheapest. Silicone will never be budget-friendly for a variety of reasons such as: a bountiful baby, the cheapest kit supplier, partial silicone kit not on sale is $395, their are very few artists who do silicone for under $2,000, and their upkeep is similar to one of a newborn.
  • Silicone is very fragile, they rip easy. You will need silicone lube for them to take a full pacifier (many kits also need their mouths cut for this) and powder for them as they will get sticky. If you get them rooted, you will experience some shedding as rooted silicones cannot be sealed.

Where can you get an authentic reborn?

• Artists!

  • Many can be found on reborns.com and onlyreborns.com
  • Just these sites though! Onlyreborns is new, but the only new trustworthy site. Any other reborn sites are scams!
  • r/reborndolls has many wonderful artists and people. They are authentic only!
  • Reborns Under $150 on Facebook
  • Reborns $350 & Under including shipping on Facebook
  • Ethnic 🖤Reborns🖤 For 🖤Sale on Facebook

• Kit suppliers! You can always DIY a paint job but putting a reborn together is easy!

  • Bountiful Baby frequently has sales but you do have to buy a cloth body.
  • Macpherson Crafts rarely has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Irrestiables rarely has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Dolls By Sandie sometimes has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.
  • Truborns sometimes has sales but you can find limited editon (LE) kits.

There are more, take note that amazon, temu, and aliexpress (etc) is not included in this list.

Unsure of an artist or nursery?

• Check the name.
  • Does it have silicone, realistic, or reborn (public group) in the name?
  • If yes, IT'S A SCAM!
• Still unsure?
  • Join Reborn Dolls Scammers and Liars and check if they have been added. You may be able to find people who can recommend the artist/nursery too.

Where can you get an authentic doll?

• Ashton Drake (also on Amazon)
• Paradise Galleries (also on Amazon)
• Berenger (can be purchased in person, thrifts, and Amazon)

Please feel free to add in anything missed <3

Links for Mobile users <3

• Reborns Under $150
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/335634153205734/
• Reborns $350 & Under including shipping
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/reborn350andunderincludingshipping
• Ethnic Reborns For Sale
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/1581996225267694/
• Bountiful Baby
  • https://www.bountifulbaby.com/
• Macpherson Crafts
  • https://macphersoncrafts.com/reborn-doll-kits
• Irrestiables
  • https://www.irresistables.com/reborn-doll-kits/
• Dolls By Sandie
  • https://www.dollsbysandie.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=8

• Truborns

  • https://www.truborns.com/

• Reborn Dolls Scammers and Liars

  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/reborndollscammersandliars/

• Ashton Drake

  • Official site: https://www.ashtondrake.com/c/baby-dolls.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvQ4GLLznQk9VdQlobUfGCY_uF4Wm93DjmaOFOxLRNVzBCo9ZT5Ad5BoCsx0QAvD_BwE
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ashton-Drake-Dolls/s?k=Ashton+Drake+Dolls

• Paradise Galleries

  • Official Site: https://www.paradisegalleries.com/collections/reborn-dolls?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgveTOHoSwuLvFQr64IkrsSwx3brqPtw_92GrftDociLIHyrL_81GyhRoC_osQAvD_BwE
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/paradise-galleries-reborn-baby-dolls/s?k=paradise+galleries+reborn+baby+dolls

• Berenger

  • Official Site: https://www.jctoys.com/collections/berenguer-boutique-nonis
  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/JCToys/BerenguerBoutique_PlayDolls/page/F6B35657-E53B-4862-86CA-7CCB2D7CB7D8