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known as Smart Doll. Smart Doll is a range of 1/3 scale, vinyl fashion dolls. The dolls are approximately 60 cm in height. The current design line-up consists of all his mascot characters; doll parts and accessories are also available. His dolls feature a unique assembly where the parting line is
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Smart Doll is available in four skin types: Cocoa, Tea, Cinnamon, and Milk, and feature interchangeable busts, hands, feet for flat-soled and high-heeled shoes, eyes, and wigs of various colors and lengths, all of which are manufactured exclusively in Japan. Smart Doll also has two dolls with
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Japanese Anime/Manga aesthetic, the company is in the process of releasing additional dolls referred to as “Semi-Real” which resemble more lifelike characters from video and computer games. Additionally, Smart Doll has partnered with
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In 2019, Smart Doll released an additional body type made of a harder substance called Cortex, which is sturdier, resists staining from dark-colored apparel and is less-expensive than vinyl. Cortex body was discontinued shortly after production, due to imperfections.
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under the bust, unlike the mid-waist parting line of traditional doll design; this gives his dolls a more human-like appearance. His first doll, Mirai
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