Some people do not like to hear of people removing face paint or "damaging" a doll's original features. I think these people think of the original dolls as "art" and they feel as though somebody is damaging "art". In reality, if something is mass produced then it is not truly a piece of art (in the true sense of the word). Although I see many poorly done OOAK dolls, people who probably shouldn't repaint, reroot, or restyle anything ... I also see a lot of beautiful dolls. The fact of the matter is we are all free to do whatever we choose. If you are a collector who likes to keep their doll original the just think, the more people who turn that doll into an OOAK the less there will be in original condition and perhaps she will become harder to find.
Being one who missed out on the Silkstone Lingerie #1 and #2 I always remember all the OOAK dolls I used to see done out of them and the dolls in good condition are commanding around $250 now. I truly wonder if any people regret transforming their Silkstones now.
Randall