# Drastic Doll Make-Unders These Bratz Dolls Are Given Startling Transformations By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-dolls References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/sexy-bratz-dolls-get-gentle-make-unders-courtesy-of-tas-1680431903) & [treechangedolls.tumblr](http://treechangedolls.tumblr.com/) A Tasmania-based artist has taken it upon themselves to "rescue and rehabilitate" [Bratz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-nite-out) dolls from their garish styling. Opting for a less-is-more-approach, the artist, who operates under a website titled 'Tree Change Dolls,' paints over the layer upon layer of plastic makeup on the dolls' faces, giving them a more natural look. Makeup-free, the dolls look way more age-appropriate for the girls that they are marketed towards. The hypersexualization of toys -- specifically, dolls -- has escalated so much in recent years, it's refreshing to see a doll that's bare-faced. The artist, who is in the process of opening an [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-1) store for the Tree Change Dolls, explains, "I hand repaint the dolls' faces, mold new shoes and my Mum sews and knits their clothing." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Toy Aesthetic:** Opportunity to disrupt hypersexualization in the toy industry by providing more age-appropriate and nature-inspired aesthetics for dolls. - **Sustainable Toys:** Opportunity to disrupt the plastic and fast-paced toy industry by reusing and repurposing existing dolls and materials to create unique and eco-friendly toys. - **Personalized Dolls:** Opportunity to disrupt mass-produced dolls by offering personalized and unique features such as handmade clothing and custom painted faces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to address the issue of hypersexualization and plastic waste by offering more natural and sustainable toy options that better align with modern consumer values. - **Art and Crafts Industry:** Opportunity for artists and crafters to explore new markets by offering doll customization services and creating handmade clothing for repurposed dolls. - **E-commerce Industry:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms such as Etsy to showcase and deliver unique and handmade dolls to consumers who value sustainability and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-nite-out.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz.md) - [Retro Film-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless-doll.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-bae-dolls.md) - [Career-Driven Fairy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-ella.md) - [Metaverse Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-avastars.md) - [Filmic Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-x-clueless.md)