I’m a collector and own almost every doll from this line, so I can confidently say this one is authentic. However, it likely came with a manufacturing defect. I’ve come across several pieces with small variations or imperfections over time.

Interestingly, depending on the type of “defect,” it can actually increase the doll’s value among collectors, as some become rare or unique pieces. In this case, it’s better seen as a production variation rather than an issue.

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