We first heard about "My Fake Baby" -- a BBC doc about women who "care" for incredibly lifelike baby dolls -- in January, but (sigh) it only aired in the U.K. Tonight the film will finally be shown in the U.S., on BBC America. The women featured in the film spend hundreds of dollars on "reborns" -- dolls with beating hearts, tiny veins and other bizarrely realistic features -- and treat them just like actual babies, diaper changes and all. Check out the clip below, and you'll see why we've been so anxious to see this import in full.
If you're freaked out by Fake Babies, check out this gallery for more of the creepiest dolls we've ever seen.
Creepy Dolls
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Thursday 02 October
By Julie
where can I get one?
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Thursday 02 October
By Sheryl
Go to ebay and search on keyword "reborn" You'll be amazed. I wouldn't use the doll to replace a baby or whatever, but the artistry and workmanship involved in making these is just awesome.
Thursday 02 October
By Sandra
Ebay, type reborn dolls in search
Thursday 02 October
By lynne883
Ebay! Go into dolls and type in reborn
Thursday 02 October
By M
Hi Julie and those interested in dolls:
Ignore the ignorant comments. Doll collecting has been around for so many years. Dolls made by artists are works of art. Those who collect them are not weird nor creepy people. Just like men who collect baseball cards, autographed balls, etc.,
There are 2 magazines: Dolls Magazine and Doll Reader where one can learn about the art of doll sculpts, what's new, different artists, etc..
Some companies that sell great dolls: Lee Middleton babies, Adora dolls
prices range less $100-$200 range. Then there are more expensive dolls: Anette Himstedt, Laura Tuzzio-Ross babies etc. You can type these names and get info.
Some great doll retail stores that I have used: Lanes collectibles, Samanthas dolls, doll connection store. They have dolls in all prices. The more expensive dolls are made by the artists, the less expensive dolls are copied by the artists. There are different types of mediums/materials: vinyl dolls, silicone dolls, silicone/mixed with vinyl (less expensive), and porcelain dolls.
Marie Osmond has a doll line: both vinyl and porcelain. Go to QVC.com and you will see them. She will be live on QVC either 10/5 or 10/6. Check out the show and you'll learn more.
Lastly reborn dolls are dolls that have been produced by a company and repainted by people who like to make them look more realistic.
Ebay sells reborn dolls as well as other dolls.
Thursday 02 October
By URsick
WHY ??? YOUR SICK !!! Get a dog.
Thursday 02 October
By Vanessa
Go to ebay and search for "reborn" under the dolls.
Thursday 02 October
By Kristin Englert
I am a reborn artist that makes these beautiful little life like babies...
There are many reasons people buy these wonderful works of art, and not all people treat them like they were portrayed. All my personal reborns sit/lay in a baby basket, mostly for show....buy my 6 year old daughter LOVES to hold them
They are also WONDERFUL for the elderly. I have sold reborns to nursing homes, and the residence just love to hold them. Think of the memories these little reborn babies can bring back for a little old lady sitting in a chair rocking the doll. That is what most of the people in the nursing homes do with them.
My reborn website is www.freewebs.com/littlelovesnursery/
I have shipped reborns all over the world, and I just love making each and every one :-)
Kristin :-)
Thursday 02 October
By Carole Saylor
I will be selling Lee Middleton dolls, they range in costs from 15 dollars into the thousands for the reborns or special orders.
These dolls are life like, some are breathing newborns. They weigh close to a real baby. Some of this dolls can be found on ebay, and the 'reborns' cost 300 plus. Bids on ebay go up into the thousands for these babies.
I will open my store 10/10/08 selling Middleton dolls at www.mothermagooscollections.com
Good luck hunting for the right baby.
Thursday 02 October
By Kira
I got mine on eBay
Thursday 02 October
By Sherry
Hi I make reborn dolls please see my site at www.sweetblessingsnursery.com
You can contact me from there if you are interested.
Sherry
Thursday 02 October
By Patty
Hi Julie...check out my babies at www.angelstouchnursery.com
Blessings, Patty
Friday 03 October
By michelle
Please take a look at my latest baby at www.paintedbabies.net. Thanks :)
Friday 03 October
By michelle
Take a peek at baby #8 on the secristdolls web site. She might become available. If you like her, don't forget to vote. Thanks.
Thursday 02 October
By Amy
SICK!
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Thursday 02 October
By Hobbit
So agree!
Thursday 02 October
By Help
Creepy indeed. I believe those women are seriously mentally ill in some aspect. Of course there is no way to completely heal a heart from a heart-breaking loss of a baby or inability to conceive one. People have had some significant measure of healing over time from these real life devastating traumas of losing a baby or being barren as history has shown. But isn't that why there is adoption? Adopt a real child for goodness sakes. I know some women flip out and steal babies or even have been so murderous as to kill another for a baby. Maybe those are the ones that need the dolls and to be put into a mental facility before they hurt someone.
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Thursday 02 October
By Mary
And you think that any of these women should be eligible to adopt someone else's child?
Thursday 02 October
By Hobbit
I So agree with you!
Thursday 02 October
By Mechelle Sutton
Are you a mother? Have you ever lost a child? Don't judge unless you've walked in their shoes. You've obviously don't have that very strong maternal instinct that some of us have. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the majority of these women.