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Artist Repaints Mass-Produced Celebrity And Character Dolls To The Point They Look Naturally Lifelike (30 New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Noel Cruz is an incredible artist who creates lifelike dolls by repainting their original versions. He is most recognized for his celebrity-based models that sometimes are uncanny to look at due to their accurate resemblance to the characters or people they portray.
Noel's one-of-a-kind dolls are done with intricate detail and therefore are highly appreciated among collectors. Surely, a common mass-produced doll cannot compete with Noel's remake. So, we invite you to take a look at these, undoubtedly, masterpieces! What are your thoughts about them?
For more remakes, check out the previous article on Bored Panda!
More info: Instagram | deviantart.com | ncruz.com | noelcruzcreations.tumblr.com | twitter.com
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#1
Audrey Hepburn
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#2
Angelina Jolie
#3
Kate Middleton
#4
Diana, Princess Of Wales
Will Cross 4 years ago
Oh my! This one was a drastic difference. So much better and realistic looking after the artist did their work. Very well done.
#5
Johnny Depp
#6
Elizabeth Taylor
#8
Vivien Leigh As Scarlett O'hara
#10
Marilyn Monroe
Nunya Business 4 years ago
This artist is unbelievably talented. Some of these dolls look like actual photographs of the person.
#11
Robert Pattinson As Edward Cullen And Kristen Stewart As Bella Swan
#12
Elizabeth II
#13
James Dean
#14
Nicole Kidman
#16
Angelina Jolie
#17
Angelina Jolie As Maleficent
#18
Michael Jackson
Melissa Van Deutekom 4 years ago
This one was pretty close already. But this artist is fantastic.
#19
Fran Drescher
#20
Madonna
Disgruntled Pelican 4 years ago
The original almost looks like Sophie Turner from Game of Thrones.
#21
Rupaul And Farrah Fawcett
#22
Elizabeth Taylor As Cleopatra
dream of delusion 4 years ago
wasn’t there something that said that cleopatra wasn’t very pretty? not criticizing the doll, it’s gorgeous, but just came to mind when i saw the photo :/
#23
Kate Winslet As Rose Dewitt Bukater
#24
Michael Jackson
#25
Elle Fanning As Aurora
#26
Selena Quintanilla Pérez
#27
Gigi Hadid
Kevin Doyle 4 years ago
Its kinda sad to me that she would have a doll to begin with, I mean, who's your target consumer???
#28
Farrah Fawcett
#30
Marilyn Monroe
#32
Gal Gadot As Diana Prince (Wonder Woman)
#33
Daniel Radcliffe As Harry Potter
#34
Jennifer Lopez
Artsy Bookworm 4 years ago
Now I'm confused. Do Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez look alike? I can't make out which one is this?
#35
Rock Hudson And Doris Day
#36
Farrah Fawcett
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theswallowii 4 years ago
The factory made ones look like the manufacturer is even not trying (except a very few that are not too bad) That artist is truly good at what he does! I love his work!
Phyzzi 4 years ago (edited)
I mean, yeah, they are factory made, the "artists" really are not even trying, they are churning out dozens an hour probably and often probably even just using stickers or something. I'm actually surprised that any of the "before" dolls look good. Also, there's some confirmation bias here, as the artist probably only picks dolls they feel can be improved with their skills and talents. It's still really beautiful work.
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similarly 4 years ago
The artist is DEFINITELY very talented, but I think this would have been a maybe slightly more scientific comparison if they had been photographed using the same angle, focus, lighting etc.
Steve McKinnis 3 years ago
If you go to ncruz.com he has several photographed next to the original - same lights
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theswallowii 4 years ago
The factory made ones look like the manufacturer is even not trying (except a very few that are not too bad) That artist is truly good at what he does! I love his work!
Phyzzi 4 years ago (edited)
I mean, yeah, they are factory made, the "artists" really are not even trying, they are churning out dozens an hour probably and often probably even just using stickers or something. I'm actually surprised that any of the "before" dolls look good. Also, there's some confirmation bias here, as the artist probably only picks dolls they feel can be improved with their skills and talents. It's still really beautiful work.
Load More Replies... similarly 4 years ago
The artist is DEFINITELY very talented, but I think this would have been a maybe slightly more scientific comparison if they had been photographed using the same angle, focus, lighting etc.
Steve McKinnis 3 years ago
If you go to ncruz.com he has several photographed next to the original - same lights
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