Reborn Babies ( Documentary)

A global scene of 20, 000 doll makers and collectors has developed around lifelike replicas of newborns called Reborn Babies. The price of these dolls is usually anywhere from 250 to 800, depending on their complexity and level of detail. The most expensive doll, made by artist Romie Strydom, was sold to a collector for 22, 000 eurosor around 30, 000. We spoke to Reborn Baby artists and collectors to get to the bottom of the Reborn Baby phenomenon. Check out the Best of VICE here: