Lifelike dolls done by Fil-Am artist Noel Cruz a hit for collectors

California-based Filipino artist Noel Cruz has quickly gained renown online and off because of his lifelike dolls. Cruz, who has been creating dolls as far back as 2012, went viral after he retouched the paint on an Emma Watson Belle doll that the Internet judged harshly.

 

Now on ebay: Three day auction ends Sunday January 29th at 6:30 pm PST Before and After - Custom repaint of Disney Store Emma Watson Belle doll  I appreciate all of your requests for a repaint. Thank you! #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #beautyandthebeast #belle #emmawatson #disney #waltdisney #belledoll #emmawatsondoll #beautyandthebeastdoll #disneystorebelle #disneystorebelledoll #emmawatsonbelledoll

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Jan 28, 2017 at 2:51pm PST

The Belle doll's transformation made it to BuzzFeed, which in 2013 featured Cruz's other works.

Cruz has done lifelike dolls of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Cher, Selena, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Audrey Hepburn, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jackie O, Marilyn Monroe, and more.

 

Please be sure to follow also my work on Twitter using the link below: https://www.twitter.com/ncruzdollart Carrie Fisher's iconic role made an indelible mark on my consciousness as a young man. I am greatly saddened by her passing and could not deny the surge of inspiration I am feeling. This repaint of the 1/6 Hot Toys Princess Leia figure is my humble tribute to Fisher's legacy. May the force be with you forever, Carrie. #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #celebritydoll  #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #hottoys #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #pro #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #hairstyle #hairstyling #makeup #makeupartist #starwars #carriefisher #princessleia

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Jan 3, 2017 at 5:42pm PST

 

ONLY AN HOUR LEFT on ebay - (3 day auction ends wednesday August 17th at 6:35 pm PST )  Before and After - Custom repaint/hair restyle of 19 inch Wonder Woman Gal Gadot figure by Jakks Pacific Big Figs. Glued on molded hair was removed and replaced with wig that has been custom cut and styled. Full facial and body repaint as well as paint adjustment on the suit to look metallic.  #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #batmanvsuperman #galgadot #wonderwoman

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Aug 17, 2016 at 5:31pm PDT

 

Now on eBay: 3-day auction ends Tuesday Oct 20th 6pm PST Custom Repaint of Franklin Mint Marilyn Monroe (Happy B'day Mr. President) doll. For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #repainteddolls #repaint #repaintartist # #marilynmonroe #normajean #franklinmintdolls

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Oct 17, 2015 at 6:10pm PDT

"Collectors see these things are works of art," Cruz told GMA News' Pia Arcangel in an interview. "It's like the closest to having a part of that person, a part of that celebrity."

The Belle doll is actually a request from the artists' fans and was put up on E-bay for bidding with a base price of $3,000 (P150,960). Cruz revealed that his dolls have sold for P170,000

Cruz is currently working on a Gaston doll based on the live-action remake's actor, Luke Evans, as a follow-up to the Belle doll. — Aya Tantiangco/RSJ, GMA News