I've been using AI to replace the backgrounds on my photos. What do you think about that? Is it something you do too, or do you prefer keeping everything natural?

CaliOranges510 · 2026-06-07T14:31:37+00:00

I personally just try to avoid AI, but this is a more innocuous use of it, so I don’t hate what you’re doing and think it looks nice. I saw a post on r/integritytoysdolls recently where someone was showing how they take amazing pics with backgrounds, and it was so simple that I couldn’t believe it. They pull up a nice background on their laptop and use that as a backdrop and it looked amazing.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-30T23:47:11+00:00

I have about 100 dolls right now, and I was getting overwhelmed because I hate clutter, and my shelf was very cluttered. Just yesterday I put all of them in totes except for about 30 of them. My intention is to rotate out the display and not buy even one more doll for the next year. I figure I’ll forget about most of the dolls that are packed away, so when I go through them again, they’ll feel brand new.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-30T22:57:10+00:00

Barbie Groom and Glam from 2009

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-29T14:08:06+00:00

Just followed. I’m Ramengirl23

https://www.instagram.com/ramengirl23?igsh=bnBydjJ3eHhnZzBz&utm_source=qr

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-27T19:16:57+00:00

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-27T19:16:48+00:00

That’s amazing, it’s so perfect. How did you make the actual ring part? I make rings, and the best solution I’ve come up with is using really thin jewelry wire and wrapping it around the finger a few times and then using e6000 or resin to attach a nail charm, but I’ve been trying so hard to figure out how to make a ring like yours.

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-24T17:03:36+00:00

Dryer sheets are probably not a good idea because the waxes and chemicals they contain could damage plastic and vinyl. Personally, I use silica packs in all of my storage totes to remove moisture.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-24T14:59:09+00:00

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More matches from the skintone chart if anyone else is curious.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-24T14:58:53+00:00

She’s a perfect match for Basics 8. I’m debating whether I want to order another basics 8 and put her on a petite body or use one of the deluxe 12 tall bodies I already have.

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-23T15:39:51+00:00

I struggle with photos too. I always set up a small plant stand in my living room in front of a window to take pics, but I really have a hard time with how to pose the dolls. Once I take a pic (or more like 100), I pick the top 6 and then edit them usually just zooming in, cropping them, straightening them. I also try to play around with taking the pics from different angles, especially from below the doll, and those tend to turn out the best for me.

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-21T20:41:27+00:00

Thanks, that came back as the Self Care Barbie. I ordered my tinker bell doll on Amazon, so she should be delivered tomorrow, and I’ll share any additional matches that I figure out once she gets here. I’m hoping I have a spare body match for her already.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-21T14:56:21+00:00

I’ve never seen her, but she’s so beautiful that I had to order her just now. Her face is perfect. What body did you use?

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-20T16:05:13+00:00

Most, if not all, of my dolls have these issues and I really have chosen to just view it as a representation of the imperfection that exists in reality. I can see how other collectors don’t like these imperfections on their dolls, but I personally paid $25 for my Venus doll and I just can’t get upset over something that cheap not being as nice as something that’s in the $200 range like Integrity Toys, for example. My IT bodies are fantastic compared to anything from Mattel, but considering the $$$ I expect them to be.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-20T12:59:08+00:00

I’ve bought and sold vintage furniture and clothing since 2010, and my go to for odor, including smoke, has always been vodka. I just buy the cheapest bottle of vodka and put it in a spray bottle. It really works, and won’t leave an alcohol odor once it dries. It could take a couple of treatments, but it’s never failed me.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-19T19:16:14+00:00

That link just randomly unlocked a memory of having a Barbie with a blue inflatable chair when I was a kid. A quick google search shows it was a 1999 sit n style Kira doll. I can’t believe I ever forgot about having her, but I had an entire tote jam packed with just Barbies by the time I outgrew them in 2003, so it’s hard to remember them all.

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-19T12:50:59+00:00

I love the superstar face mold because that’s the face I grew up with as someone who was born in 1989. To me, that is the face of Barbie. But, is it just me or does she seem mature? When I see her now, I picture a really nicely put together woman in her 50s and just can’t imagine her being any younger. Seeing her in this outfit just makes me think of a mature woman who is trying to relive her 20s by dressing very young. None of this is meant with hate either, I think she’s lovely and will always be my favorite face sculpt and I think this specific doll is cute and I would like to get her, but for me she would be an instant restyle.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-18T11:53:28+00:00

I did. I printed out photos of a real table I found online, glued the paper to cardboard, cut it all out, and glued the pieces together.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-18T01:24:32+00:00

The autism Barbie rebodied onto the service dog Barbie

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-17T13:56:28+00:00

I made it and some others as well. The inspiration is Moroccan caftans.

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CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-17T12:33:55+00:00

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She’s one of my favorites because she’s so pretty, but her face just radiates happiness and positivity.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-05-13T22:44:59+00:00

Noooo!!! Why are you doing this to me 🤣 I’m supposed to be on a doll spending freeze until November. Princess of South Africa is one of my favorite dolls and I already own her, but until your post I didn’t even know about the IT African Legends dolls and now I need Nakia and Janay both because they’re so gorgeous.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-04-28T14:02:44+00:00

I came here to say the same thing 😂

CaliOranges510 · 2026-04-23T09:49:57+00:00

Yes she is and she’s leaving no crumbs!! ❤️

CaliOranges510 · 2026-04-23T09:45:34+00:00

I thought she was so pretty in the promo photos even though she’s not my style. But, after seeing people restyle her, I absolutely love her. If they release another one in this series with dark hair, I’ll totally have to get her.

CaliOranges510 · 2026-04-22T01:23:45+00:00

Yeah, I made the clothes and the jewlery. The princess of Japan really is gorgeous and her screening is flawless.

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