Why hyper-real ‘reborn’ dolls are booming worldwide

Hyper-real “reborn” dolls look and feel uncannily like newborns. They first came into play in the 90s and have since evolved into a global phenomenon, embraced both by art collectors and so-called reborn mothers seeking comfort after child loss, infertility, anxiety and beyond - often amid fascination and backlash. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane dives into this surreal world. 0:00 Inside one of the world's largest hyper-realistic doll shows 1:56 Lifelike dolls can sell for as much as 10K 2:46 Embracing realistic dolls as therapy Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Hobby #HyperrealisticDolls #News

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