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What do you get when you take off a Bratz doll's makeup? Meet the people who are changing the face of girls' toys.
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[@Cyisundead]

im 16 and i started wearing makeup at 13 . i didnt wear it to cover up my face or because i didnt feel good enough . i did it because i saw makeup as an art form it became my passion my dream to go to beauty school . Makeup isnt always bad . it made me happy and changed my life .

[@rkgk1517]

Sonia Singh's natural beauty shines through! She seems like a very sweet and positive person.

[@vasectomyfail442]

2:09 at least you're a woman, i'm a 34 year old man and i love dolls. but due to society's standards i'm so afraid to admit it. her dolls are so cute, she does amazing work

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

i just noticed the dog has 3 legs.... awwwww!!

[@annemcclure2464]

This artist has changed these seemingly "sexual" dolls to miniature "American Girl Dolls". With heavy make up removed, and tiny sweaters and skirts, they are adorable! As a doll collector, I think they are beautiful. As a Grandma, I think they are wonderful and wholesome....the kind of toy, I would want my children and grandchildren to relate too!

[@katesmallworlds8176]

at first i thought the little girl was a life size doll or something... shes soooo cute!!!!!!!!!

[@inetta79]

I don't think this is a new "feminist thing" or movement. She is a mother that simply wants to recycle old dolls. The most popular dolls when i was growing up were American Girl dolls. They have always sent a positive message and always will. I'm shocked more toy companies haven't made more barbie doll sized dolls like Skipper or Chelsea for younger girls. There is nothing wrong with having dolls with makeup, and there shouldn't be anything wrong with dolls without makeup. Parents and children should have that choice. Isn't life all about choices?

[@karlauruchurtu]

I know it'a crazy,, but the dolls look happy now n.n

[@emilydougall2596]

all I can say is wow this is a positive look on society no mate how small it is. plus it's really refreshing too see more natural dolls

[@dmastermanga]

Ya don't need to be a feminist to appreciate the wonderful work she is doing for female representation, not to mention her contribution to recycling. Her dolls are beautiful.

[@TheKimiko16]

As a collector, I downright hate this woman for destroying those dolls!

[@08Vchip]

I really liked this idea until 2:57 Um it's a freaking doll my dude He's essentially makeup shaming A DOLL

[@Mageneated]

I kinda don't like the dolls cause I feel like they all look white? When I was younger, me and some friends liked brats dolls more than barbie or other ones because we felt that they looked more like us then other ones did Like, I have lips, why are people hating on bratz for having big lips oml

[@rachellofgran7898]

Hey, thank you for making the world a better place! These dolls are very refreshing and my mom says they remind her of her old sunshine family dolls.

[@LoraineAdcock]

great work and the painting is most professional..........i have a box of these bratz i will do this to mine so thanks for the inspiration xxxx

[@Staurosporine]

I remember how, as a little girl, I was totally excited when my classmate came with a Barbie doll wearing a SWEATER! That was totally amazing, a sweater for Barbie doll! (her mother has made it) I've never seen it before, either in store or in Matell catalogue, and I really wanted it, because it was a great thing when you want to play with your dolls some everyday activity, where their party / evening dresses don't fit.

[@tnewm39]

Funny how in the comments it's the kids who don't like this idea but the adults do

[@sam_private]

this should be illegal to do

[@cosmickitty9533]

Wow i thought this was going to be a load of feminist crap bashing 'the media' or something but it wasn't. It was really sweet and I enjoyed it. And the dolls do look a lot better.

[@IfCoalWereMadeofDiamondsAJ]

What I like about her dolls most is like unlike the originals they're actually smiling! Normal Bratz dolls always have this weird duckface-like expression on their face (kinda like someone that got so much lip surgery that they don't have the ability to smile). I think it's a real step forward and a great influence on younger ages, we shouldn't have to dress up all sexual or anything.

[@IfCoalWereMadeofDiamondsAJ]

+IfCoalWereMadeofDiamonds AJ that*

[@xavierplymptonstongue54]

This is the ickiest video 😂

[@AnadiaDK]

So much better! They should make dolls like that instead of the fake looking ones. These look so friendly!

[@l-.-.-.-]

this is really adorable and inspiring!! I love how you transform tacky Bratz dolls to beautiful natural little girls.💯💯😍😍😍

[@---zu9qy]

The dolls look so cute when they have the no makeup look! Truly amazing work!

[@jasonrobertkeef]

I think the dolls are beautiful. This is such a fantastic idea. I have nothing against Bratz dolls at all. I think they are great fashion dolls as well...but they aren't versatile when it comes to giving a child something to relate to. You can be cute and fashionable without all of the makeup. Kudos to the creative mind of this lady. :)

[@Alayses]

This is so awesome... they look like completely different dolls!! Never expected these Bratz to look this cute and pretty!

[@trinityramos2098]

I think this is amazing , you are doing and inspiring something that so many young people need, a "person" toy that does not resemble an adult, a promiscuous teen, nor an infant, but rather the small innocent people (children) playing with them, showing them ...there is value and adventure in being naturally yourself, just how you are, and when you are, and who you are.....from the clothes that scream personality instead of promiscuity, to the faces that demand their innocence, and individuality be embraced rather than their "attitude" or "pageant likeness". This is a needed toy for our children. I love this, please never stop.

[@MsRubberducky27]

I used to play with the brats dolls and I always hated how they look. I never liked it. But I grew up and now I don't play with them. I am 16. But I just grew out of them I guess. But this is a awesome idea. I am so glad this is made. I would want kids to play with these instead of bratts or barbies. TBH. Good Job. :)

[@RainAngel111]

Lovely! They remind me of the baby dolls I had as a little girl, except grown up a bit to a kid/preteen stage. I had the exact same thought in mind: these are the kinds of dolls I'd want my daughters to play with.

[@donnarobertson7003]

Awesome and thankyou.. All my friends had Barbies and my kids had Brats.. I had a doll that had red hair and freckle, just like me I think she was called Trixie...I love the natural look.

[@Miss.chrisss]

This woman is so humble, and her family are so wonderful! I hope one day when i have children, these are the kind of dolls I can give to them.

[@tabortooth11]

You are amazing!!! I LOVE your dolls!!! You have made the perfect doll for little girls -- sweaters, jeans, overalls, and REAL faces!! Thank you!!

[@diytutorialsdiy]

Really cute! Nice job! :)

[@Cocobutterhoney78]

Oh, my gosh! I am an at home mother of 5 and I was looking up videos today on how to make barbie doll clothes and then I was surprised to see that there was a video on how to make shoes and then your video popped up after and I was in tears, but only because I was so inspired by your husbands words and how he describes your heart when it comes to this project you began to commence and how creative you are with your projects. My 5 year old daughter loves cutting up socks and making up her dolls and out of 3 girls she's the youngest and only one who loves playing with dolls like me, so I took a bigger interest in doing small crafts with her at home with what ever we could find in the house. and I have a lot of fun teaching, talking and creating with my daughter! I recommend it to anyone with children, boys or girls! I love this video your heart and how you turn a no longer loved dolly into a master piece everyone would love to have in their possession! Keep up the good hearty work and thank you so much for sharing your heart with us! Chao!

[@bonacker7496]

Nettie, who is seven, wants to say: "These are the best dolls in the world. I love these dolls. xoxoxo from Nettie."

[@geolex4560]

they're so pretty! and her mom is such a good knitter, wow. i'd wear her clothes !!

[@timothdev]

These beautiful toys that she make are as beautiful and good looking as she is...... She ain't business minded.........she is doing it as if she would do it for her daughter...... And glad to share her passion ........What a wonderful lady

[@Rcuwomen]

These dolls now look like they are ready to go out and play, read a good book and enjoy the day with a friend. Like the girl said, the doll now looks more like her.

[@zacharywhitted5792]

Bratz are designed to look glammed up. I don't understand why you buy them if you don't like how they originally look. there are tons of more toned down dolls. go buy them. I don't like trucks but I'm not gonna go buy a truck and try to make it look like a car. that would be stupid.

[@pobalex]

These dolls are beautiful :)

[@13smexiichick]

This makes me sad. There's nothing wrong with dolls wearing makeup :(

[@stacystec]

Pretty cool, amazing how the nature of the doll changes when the face makeup is removed.

[@wafaakassem9773]

i would like to have those simple beautiful country girls dolls instead of those others with too much make up and nightclub outfits they seem too superficial and dull ....

[@iwqiwqnom4848]

I wish I had a doll like this when I was little! They look like real people! I hope they make dolls with realistic body types!

[@ShirleyScoville]

I really like these dolls and the fun this woman had in restoring discarded dolls. I love the fact that this woman enjoyed her hobby so much and her efforts were motivated by that. Her husband is darling, too, to praise his wife for her skills. She is an excellent artist. Her mother is a great artist as well and such a dear person to make outfits for each doll individually. I hope the toy companies take note and change dolls for our little girls. I loved the responses from the girls playing with the Tree Change Dolls and their dialogues. They sounded like little girls playing dolls in natural settings to them. Really, I was delighted with seeing the video and gladly share it..

[@jackraptorjawn]

Seems genuinely nice women

[@duckfrenzy7289]

i dont like the part when the girl said the dolls lips looked big because my lips are natually big

[@chibibeanie325]

Wait, how do two brown hair adults make a red head child?!?

[@tedupl]

this is just amazing how you created the dolls. you're very positive people.

[@janettass3088]

what a lovely idea! so much more fun to play with dolls that look young.

[@zacharywhitted5792]

and also as a Bratz Collector you are ruining these dolls original hair and face paint. if these end up back in a thrift store 10 years from now... which they will a person looking for Bratz like me is gonna ignore them and they will eventually be thrown out in the garbage. #honest

[@yaniquehibbert7049]

I love she makes her dolls face look natural without make-up

[@shastahall7110]

When I was little I really liked how they were I never thought that they were bad but now it makes me kinda sad that they changed them but I think it is the best to make go the way she made them now

[@AgdaFingers]

She de-sexualizes these dolls. They look a million times better! That is so nice, and a positive thing for our young girls.

[@bonnylouwho76]

My Mom would NOT ALLOW us to have to have Barbie dolls. I received a Penny Brite doll that had a very sweet face like a younger than tween girl she was to represent and 8-year-old girl and looked very much like the Tammy and Pepper dolls little sister.

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

*SBS2Australia* The first time I watched this was when it first popped up in my news feed on facebook shortly after it was published. I hadn't a KZbin account at the time so I have come back to leave a comment. I'm a huge fan of yours.! I love people who take these Dance Club Divas and turn them into life like little girls.! So wholesome. The world needs more wholesome influence. God bless you Sonia Singh and your wonderful family.! :)

[@zykonaton]

Clever lady.. Superb idea!!

[@LuckyBadger]

So lovely to see these dolls actually look like real children. You do an incredible job on the faces!

[@emmaolmstead8513]

Mattel did change the faces of the Barbies to make them look more realistic. I think they look nicer.

[@BrassStacks]

What a great thing from a seemingly wonderful person, good on you!!

[@partycannon3]

Those dolls are amazing ! I love this sooo much

[@VerrueckteKatzenLadie]

I would love to know what paint she uses. Edit: I googled and found out that she uses acrylic paint. :)

[@maribelcano4792]

I look like à Bratz doll Before the makover because of my big lips.

[@keiraramsay9637]

I love this she made the dolls look so good at first they were cray cray she is just amazing great idea

[@RadicalPrimes]

I love the idea, the spirit behind it and the results. Hats off to you from one toy hacker to another.

[@keiraramsay9637]

These are the types of dolls I want to play with tho

[@metigjata3916]

oh she is just sooo lovelyyy!!

[@nissi.k]

Sonia you are a gem what a difference you have made! Your dolls are wonderful and natural beauties just like you! Your mom's is so cool and her knitting is fabulous, your beautiful daughter so darling, your husband so insightful and supportive and the sweet little girls playing with your Tree change dolls are so sweet! I hope it does influence the toy companies and all the best to you and your fantastic family! :)

[@TheNicMMc]

This could become the next Cabbage Patch Kids.

[@yangd6]

your doll is AMAZING!!!!!😆😆😆

[@KatherineMurrayArt]

This is so heartwarming! Sonya seems like such a nice lady. I love to customize dolls too, and I appreciate the sentiment of "saving" the dolls and giving them a new life. So charming and cute!

[@brendadevries6087]

I'm sure you hear this all the time, but if I ever have daughters, these are the types of dolls I would want them to play with. They remind me very much of a smaller version of an American Girl Doll. I pray that your designs will help change the doll making industry.

[@mariana2478]

She's 34?!??

[@harrietamidala1691]

I never liked the Bratz dolls, even as a kid--Yeah, I did play with them a couple of times with a friend, but they weren't something I wanted for myself. I preferred Barbies and the character dolls like the Disney Princesses and surprising, an Anatasia doll for the 1997 film by Don Bluth.

[@SexiestPenguin]

These dolls are so sweet!

[@giovannacastillo3896]

Don't like it

[@heatherjacobs211]

She should be the designer for Bratz dolls she is so down to earth its great!

[@ADerpyReality]

This is beautiful.

[@Teresareynolds1]

Wonderful work, and I do hope the right people are watching and listening!

[@raleigh9019]

Great idea!

[@StrangerListening6703]

I wish you had been doing this when they were younger. They are beautiful.I hope the toy makers will get a clue. Thank you

[@Rob749s]

At least there is one good thing to come out of the CSIRO de-funding... She seems like a really nice lady, good on her.

[@2emeraldeyes]

The dolls are so much cuter now. It's kind of funny because you make the dolls look like they would look after they washed all their makeup off. Sweet.

[@paulasirbu94]

what kind of paint does she use for repaint the eyes and eyebrows? that's a beautifull idea, and i would like to try it too, for my little niece :)

[@dollyfashionistaeng9917]

I love the regular Bratz

[@aaronsolar2163]

These are awesome!!!!!!

[@LittleSisterSkye]

This video actually brought tears to my eyes. This is the sweetest thing. Thank you so much.

[@annabrac]

This is how the dolls for girls should look like. Good job!!!

[@AViWorldArtsandCrafts]

beautiful

[@shadowhighdolls]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@patriciawooden6388]

One piece of advice if you intend to sell of these. Please have an attorney check copyright laws since you are using an existing copyrighted product and modifying it. You might need to create your own doll bodies first.

[@pearlgriffin8681]

Tree change dolls are awesome manufacturers should make them more often

[@GrimMalchien]

They look so pretty :) This is probably the best thing that could happen to a Bratz doll. To be given a new lease on life.

[@mrfrogbutt1]

I hate Bratz dolls but YOU make them look AWESOME and wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are awesome

[@dmoraru1294]

Great job! I love what you did so much! Bring back the innocence in the life of little girls!

[@ramuneisyummy-6012]

Honestly as a collector I don’t rly have a problem with this. Like yes the OG looks better but I think that this is just a nice woman painting dolls how she wants.

[@cheerldrceejay3]

Bless her! I'm so glad she's done this. Literally the best video I've seen all day!

[@zanadunouiprinciples3299]

Hero!!! 😍😍😍 Love it!!! Looks so sweet & innocent!!! Capture the true innocence of a child!!!

[@laurie-dk9zf]

They Do look happier!

[@peppermintcat8012]

The work is just.. Amazing! The dolls look so nice! They honestly look better without all of the makeup.