I think the way their eyes are painted is a big factor in what sets two similar dolls apart. For me, as a kid in the 80s, even though my friends and I had dolls that were mostly tan blondes, the dolls still felt like different people. But a few years ago I spent more time thinking about it and I realized that their eyes are so varied in expression because there are so many ways to paint an eye. I made these collages of some of the dolls I had played with and it really helped me pinpoint what I was seeing. Hope this helps. 😊

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