Generally the ooak market is for adults. Kids tend to prefer manufactured dolls because manufactured ones more often than not have media tie-ins that have characters that they can connect to the toys. A child is going to most likely reach for a character they recognize over a blank slate toy. Answer from Th3Dollmak3r on reddit.com
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r/Dolls on Reddit: Do children like handmade dolls, or do they prefer manufactured ones?
January 31, 2024 -
General question, discussion. Would love to hear some opinions:
When it comes to dolls and stuffed animals for children, do children have any appreciation for the handmade ones, and "Rag" dolls, or do they always prefer manufactured ones like Barbie?
Do children seem to like Waldorf dolls?
Just wondering if the OOAK market, including cloth dolls, is for mostly adults or if children seem to enjoy them as well?
Thank you
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Generally the ooak market is for adults. Kids tend to prefer manufactured dolls because manufactured ones more often than not have media tie-ins that have characters that they can connect to the toys. A child is going to most likely reach for a character they recognize over a blank slate toy.
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Children are people and have preferences.
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