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Ashton Drake Reborn Baby Dolls UK
Ashton-Drake provide the reborn doll community with some of the finest creations and continue to innovate after 30 years in the business.
When you purchase an Ashton-Drake real life baby doll, you are assured of quality with outstanding lifelike features.
What Ashton-Drake “Reborns” Are (and What They Aren’t)
Brand & positioning
- Ashton-Drake Galleries is a U.S. company known for producing collectible lifelike dolls (baby dolls, portrait dolls, etc.), many under their So Truly Real® branding.
- Their “reborn” line is not necessarily custom one-of-a-kind sculpting by independent artists — instead, many are manufactured or partially factory produced with lifelike finishes (e.g. hand-painting, rooted hair, weight inside) and marketed to collectors.
- They aim to balance realism with affordability and accessibility to a broader collector market.
Construction and materials
From examining examples and reading specs / reviews:
- Many Ashton-Drake dolls use RealTouch® vinyl (or similar high end vinyl) for skin surfaces.
- Limbs (arms, legs) and head are often solid vinyl; the torso might be a soft cloth body or partially vinyl for posing and weight.
- They frequently include internal weighting (glass beads, polyfill) so the doll feels heavier and more real when held.
- Some have hand-rooted hair (i.e. individual strands inserted) rather than wigs glued on.
- Some models include interactive features (e.g. breathing motion, cooing sounds) or “touch-activated” features.
- They sometimes have a mild baby powder or vanilla scent intentionally added.
But: they are not the hyper-custom reborn dolls you see in niche reborn artist communities — the latter are often handmade in small runs or individually commissioned, with extreme attention to micro details.
So Truly Real|Ashton Drake Reborn Doll Reviews
Firsthand & Community Observations: Strengths & Weaknesses
Here’s what real collectors (on forums, Reddit threads, review sites) and users tend to report from direct experience with Ashton-Drake dolls.
Strengths (what people praise)
Good “entry” to lifelike dolls
Many collectors say Ashton-Drake offers a more accessible path into lifelike dolls without the huge price tag of a bespoke reborn. One comment from Reddit says:
“I love the ‘more detail but not hyper-real’ aesthetic of the Ashton Drake … reborns make me nervous because they look so real.”
Reddit
In other words, the realism is strong but not pushing fully into the uncanny-valley extremes that can make some reborns feel disconcerting.
Surface finishes / realism in many models
The painting, shading, veining, and rooting of hair are generally well done. Many owners comment that the skin tones, creasing around joints, and hair look convincing under normal indoor lighting.
Weighting and feel
Many dolls feel satisfyingly weighty for their size, which contributes significantly to the perception of realism. The internal weighting means they don’t just feel like hollow plastic.
Customer service and guarantee backing
Ashton-Drake advertises a 365-day guarantee / return policy and has (per reviews) responded to many customer complaints.
Some buyers report positive repeat experiences:
“I have ordered several dolls through years … Always happy with my purchase!”
Trustpilot
Weaknesses / common complaints (what users warn about)
Expectation vs reality — photos vs final doll
A frequent complaint: the doll shipped doesn’t always match the idealized photos. Lighting, angle, and photo editing can mask imperfections. On a Reddit thread:
“saying their dolls look nothing like the photo”
Reddit
It’s wise to assume the actual product will have slight differences and to scrutinize buyer photos / unboxing videos before purchase.
Scent & chemical odors
Some buyers report that the doll arrives with a strong factory smell — often baby powder, vanilla, or other scent agents — which can take time (weeks) to dissipate. One Trustpilot review mentions:
“the overwhelming scent that is added to the doll”
Trustpilot
Durability & finish issues
Over time, some users note that paint can rub off at joints or wear in high-friction areas (e.g. neck, elbows). Hair rooting may loosen, or seams might show. Because these dolls mix materials (vinyl, cloth, joints), the transitions are vulnerable points.
Ashton Drake Reborn Baby Unboxing Videos
Here are some great reborn doll unboxing videos and others to get stuck into…
Popular Reborn Babies from Ashton Drake
- Perfect In Pink Annika
- Abby Rose
- Ashley
- Tiana
- Chloe
- Olivia
- Megan Rose
- Eva Elise
- Sweetly Snuggled Collection
- Little Peanut
- Little Grace
- Isabella
- Kayla
- Katie
Ashton Drake Reborn Lifelike Baby Dolls
As you can see, there is great variety and the craftsmanship is top notch. It’s hard to beat the excitement of unboxing one of these when the postman arrives.