# Daringly Realistic Dollies The JC Toys Newborn Dolls are True to Life By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jc-toys-newborn-dolls References: [joannagoddard.blogspot](http://joannagoddard.blogspot.ca/2012/05/have-relaxing-long-weekend.html) & [jctoys](http://www.jctoys.com/products/80140) Though some may consider them eerie, these JC Toys Newborn Dolls are amazingly realistic. These toys are exceptionally well-designed with their intricate facial expressions and adorable outfits. Complete with hospital tags, these dolls are extremely true-to-life. Available with a number of poses and facial expressions, buyers can choose between boys or girls when purchasing one of these dolls. More expensive than your average cartoon-like depicted baby toy, these ring it at around $60 and are made of vinyl. For an [avid doll collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-kweenie) or baby lover, these would be an amazing gift worth every penny. Arguably targeted toward a more adult audience than most dolls, these are a standout item in a sea of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll). Though their remarkably realistic appearance may be off-putting to some, these babies are as cute as the real thing. Sure to [spark the interest of collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-collectibles), these are already sold out and are sure to increase in popularity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Dolls:** The trend of creating realistic dolls with intricate facial expressions and true-to-life outfits provides an opportunity for companies to tap into the adult collector's market. - **Expensive Toys:** The trend of producing high-priced versions of traditionally cheap and mass-produced toys provides an opportunity for companies to market to adult collectors who are seeking unique pieces for their collection. - **Gender-specific Toys:** The trend of selling dolls in gender-specific categories provides an opportunity for companies to tap into the market of parents and collectors who prefer traditional gender roles in their toy selections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry has an opportunity to tap into the collector's market by focusing on creating high-quality, realistic, and unique versions of traditional and mass-produced toys. - **Collectible Industry:** The collectible industry has an opportunity to market these realistic dolls to adult collectors who are seeking unique and valuable pieces to add to their collections. - **Gender-specific Toy Industry:** The gender-specific toy industry has an opportunity to create more unique and realistic toys that appeal to the traditional tastes of some parents and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Articulated Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-na-na-surprise-sweetest-heart.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-eyes.md) - [Miniature Baby Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-real-baby.md) - [Authentic Asian-American Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jilly-doll.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Empowering Tween Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bff-by-cry-babies.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Flower-Scented Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cry-babies-magic-tears-happy-flowers.md)