While the head and hands will be vinyl - you have a choice of two different types of body - one is referred to as Cortex and the other as Vinyl. Both body types are pre-built.Inc Description Vitiligo Inc Description Vitiligo
About Vitiligo and Birthmarks
Before I kick the bucket, I hope to encourage as many people as possible to live life as they are, rather than feeling they need to become what others expect them to be.
Many of our products carry that message in one way or another.
I know people who choose to cover their vitiligo patches or birthmarks, and that’s completely their choice. I also know others who proudly show them. Neither choice is wrong—the important thing is that it should be your choice, not one made because you feel pressured by somebody else’s expectations.
When I was filming Culture Japan, I often covered the birthmark on my own face because I felt self-conscious about it. Looking back, I wish I hadn’t worried so much.
Every human being is different. Some differences are visible, while others are hidden beneath the surface. Our bodies are full of quirks that exist simply because of the long journey of evolution. For example, the recurrent laryngeal nerve takes a surprisingly long route around the aorta before reaching the larynx, and our retinas are wired in a way that leaves each of us with a natural blind spot. These are reminders that humans were never designed to be “perfect”—we’re simply the result of millions of years of adaptation.
Visible differences such as vitiligo and birthmarks are just another part of the incredible variety found in humanity. They don’t need to be hidden or “corrected” for the comfort of others.
If any creature needs to change its appearance to survive, leave that to the Mimic octopus.
About Development
Vitiligo patches and birthmarks are created using paint stencils, but every doll is still painted by hand. Because of this, no two dolls will ever be exactly alike.
Patch shapes, size, colour intensity and edge softness will naturally vary from doll to doll. This isn’t a defect—it’s part of the handmade process and reflects the uniqueness of the people these dolls represent.
Likewise, the patches on the face, bust and arms should not be expected to match perfectly in shape, colour or painting style.
As always, if that level of variation would concern you, then this product may not be the right fit for you. We also encourage you to ask owners on social media to share photos of their dolls so you can see the natural variation for yourself before making a purchase.
About Vitiligo and Birthmarks
Before I kick the bucket, I hope to encourage as many people as possible to live life as they are, rather than feeling they need to become what others expect them to be.
Many of our products carry that message in one way or another.
I know people who choose to cover their vitiligo patches or birthmarks, and that’s completely their choice. I also know others who proudly show them. Neither choice is wrong—the important thing is that it should be your choice, not one made because you feel pressured by somebody else’s expectations.
When I was filming Culture Japan, I often covered the birthmark on my own face because I felt self-conscious about it. Looking back, I wish I hadn’t worried so much.
Every human being is different. Some differences are visible, while others are hidden beneath the surface. Our bodies are full of quirks that exist simply because of the long journey of evolution. For example, the recurrent laryngeal nerve takes a surprisingly long route around the aorta before reaching the larynx, and our retinas are wired in a way that leaves each of us with a natural blind spot. These are reminders that humans were never designed to be “perfect”—we’re simply the result of millions of years of adaptation.
Visible differences such as vitiligo and birthmarks are just another part of the incredible variety found in humanity. They don’t need to be hidden or “corrected” for the comfort of others.
If any creature needs to change its appearance to survive, leave that to the Mimic octopus.
About Development
Vitiligo patches and birthmarks are created using paint stencils, but every doll is still painted by hand. Because of this, no two dolls will ever be exactly alike.
Patch shapes, size, colour intensity and edge softness will naturally vary from doll to doll. This isn’t a defect—it’s part of the handmade process and reflects the uniqueness of the people these dolls represent.
Likewise, the patches on the face, bust and arms should not be expected to match perfectly in shape, colour or painting style.
As always, if that level of variation would concern you, then this product may not be the right fit for you. We also encourage you to ask owners on social media to share photos of their dolls so you can see the natural variation for yourself before making a purchase.