2027 Contest Babies Information
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GENERAL CONTEST RULES
Please read all contest rules carefully before entering. By submitting an entry, contestants agree to follow all West Coast Doll Show contest requirements.
CONTEST TURN-IN
Contest entry turn-in will begin on Thursday, March 4, 2027. Thursday turn-in time will be announced.
ALL entries must be turned in no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2027.
Late entries may not be accepted.
ENTRIES MUST REMAIN PRIVATE
To protect the integrity and anonymity of judging, all contest entries must remain hidden from public view prior to judging.
• Contestants may NOT publicly post or share photographs or videos of their completed contest entry before judging is complete.
• This includes social media, Facebook groups, Instagram, websites, public forums, or other public platforms.
• Entries must remain completely covered and concealed while being brought into the hotel and while being transported to the contest turn-in area.
• Please do not carry an uncovered contest entry through public areas of the hotel or show.
• Entries must remain concealed until they are officially accepted into the contest area.
These rules are intended to help ensure that judges cannot identify an artist's work before judging.
CATEGORY PLACEMENT
The West Coast Doll Show reserves the right to move an entry into a different category or division if contest officials determine that the entry does not meet the requirements of the category in which it was originally entered.
This is done to maintain fair and consistent competition for everyone.
AUTHENTIC KITS ONLY – NO REPLICAS OR COUNTERFEITS
The West Coast Doll Show is committed to supporting authentic sculptors, artists, and legitimate reborn kits.
Replica, counterfeit, copied, or unauthorized kits are NOT permitted in the competition.
• Contestants must bring the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for every contest kit that was originally issued with one.
• COAs must be presented at contest turn-in and may be checked before an entry is accepted.
• If a legitimate kit was not originally issued with a COA, contestants may be asked to provide other reasonable information to verify authenticity.
• West Coast Doll Show reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any kit or sculpt entered into the competition.
• Contestants and entries may also be reviewed for known prior involvement with replica, counterfeit, or unauthorized kits when determining contest eligibility.
• If the authenticity of an entry cannot be reasonably established, West Coast Doll Show reserves the right to refuse or disqualify the entry.
• Knowingly submitting a replica, counterfeit, copied, or unauthorized kit will result in disqualification from the contest and future contest.
Our goal is not to create unnecessary difficulty for contestants. These requirements are in place to protect the integrity of the competition and to support the sculptors and artists whose original work makes the reborn community possible.
FINAL AUTHORITY
The West Coast Doll Show reserves the right to make final decisions regarding contest eligibility, category placement, authenticity, rule interpretation, and acceptance of entries when necessary to maintain a fair competition.
By entering the West Coast Doll Show competition, contestants acknowledge and agree to abide by these rules.
Thank you for helping us create a fair, respectful, and artist-supportive competition for everyone.
Contest Categories & Ticket Purchasing
The West Coast Doll Show Fantasy Reborn Competition celebrates creativity, imagination, transformation, and artistry.
Fantasy entries may be either VINYL OR SILICONE.
Artists may choose ANY sculpt or kit they feel best suits their fantasy creation.
Two divisions will be offered:
Beginner Fantasy – Less than 2 years of fantasy-reborning experience
Open Fantasy – 2 years or more of fantasy-reborning experience
## BEGINNER FANTASY
For artists with less than 2 years of experience creating fantasy reborns.
• Entries may be VINYL OR SILICONE.
• Artists may use ANY sculpt or kit of their choice.
• Artist must have less than 2 years of experience creating fantasy reborns.
• Entry must be created, painted, and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Fantasy babies may be dressed and styled however the artist chooses.
• Creative transformations are welcome and encouraged. These may include fantasy skin tones, markings, ears, horns, wings, tails, teeth, unusual eyes, creative hair, and other fantasy elements.
• Artists may include a small display or scene to complement their creation.
• Purchased or handmade accessories and props may be included in the display.
• The fantasy baby must remain the primary focus of the entry.
## OPEN FANTASY
For artists with 2 years or more of experience creating fantasy reborns.
• Entries may be VINYL OR SILICONE.
• Artists may use ANY sculpt or kit of their choice.
• All artists with 2 years or more of fantasy-reborning experience will compete together in the Open Fantasy division.
• Entry must be created, painted, and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Fantasy babies may be dressed and styled however the artist chooses.
• Fantasy features, modifications, creative painting, and transformations are welcome and encouraged.
• Artists may include a small display or scene to complement their creation.
• Purchased or handmade accessories and props may be included in the display.
• The fantasy baby must remain the primary focus of the entry.
## JUDGING
Fantasy entries will be judged on:
• Overall artistry and craftsmanship
• Creativity and originality
• Painting and detailing
• Quality of the fantasy transformation
• Hair/rooting and finishing details, when applicable
• Fantasy features and embellishments
• Costuming and styling
• Creativity of the display and presentation
• Overall impact and “wow factor”
This category gives artists the opportunity to step outside traditional realism and let their creativity take center stage.
Whether your creation is vinyl or silicone, we want to see your imagination come to life!
Fantasy Reborn
Vinyl Reborn
The West Coast Doll Show Vinyl Reborn Competition celebrates realism, artistry, and craftsmanship in the art of reborning.
SCULPT REQUIREMENT
All entries in the regular Vinyl Reborn divisions must be created from a newborn-size vinyl sculpt by Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love.
No other sculptors or kit sizes will be accepted in the regular Vinyl Reborn divisions.
Please note: This sculpt requirement does not apply to the Ethnic categories, which have separate rules.
BEGINNER VINYL REBORN
For artists with less than 2 years of reborning experience.
• Artist must have less than 2 years of reborning experience.
• Artist must not have completed a prototype.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Entry must be a newborn-size Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love vinyl sculpt.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing and accessories will not be considered as part of judging.
INTERMEDIATE VINYL REBORN
For artists with 2 or more years of reborning experience who have not yet reached the Advanced qualifications.
• Artist must not have completed a prototype.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Entry must be a newborn-size Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love vinyl sculpt.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing and accessories will not be considered as part of judging.
ADVANCED VINYL REBORN
For experienced reborn artists who have completed up to 2 prototypes.
• Artist must have at least 3 years of reborning experience.
• Artist may have completed up to 2 prototype dolls.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Entry must be a newborn-size Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love vinyl sculpt.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing and accessories will not be considered as part of judging.
MASTER VINYL REBORN
For highly experienced and established reborn artists.
• Artist must have at least 5 years of reborning experience.
• Artist has completed more than 2 prototypes and/or has professional teaching experience in reborning.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Entry must be a newborn-size Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love vinyl sculpt.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing and accessories will not be considered as part of judging.
JUDGING
Vinyl Reborn entries will be judged on:
• Overall realism
• Skin tone, depth, and dimension
• Mottling, veining, blushing, and fine detailing
• Hands, feet, nails, lips, and finishing details
• Hair/rooting and eyebrows, when applicable
• Eyes and lashes, when applicable
• Quality of workmanship
• Overall artistic presentation
The goal of our Vinyl Reborn Competition is to recognize outstanding artistry at every experience level while providing a fair competition for both developing and established reborn artists.
The West Coast Doll Show Vinyl Ethnic Reborn Competition celebrates the beautiful diversity, realism, and artistry involved in creating ethnic reborns.
Unlike our regular Vinyl Reborn categories, artists entering the Ethnic categories may choose ANY vinyl sculpt or kit they feel best represents the ethnicity they have chosen to portray.
We recognize that different sculpts offer a beautiful variety of facial features and characteristics. Artists should choose the sculpt they feel best complements their artistic representation.
Two divisions will be offered:
Beginner Ethnic – Less than 2 years of experience
Open Ethnic – 2 years or more of experience
BEGINNER ETHNIC
For artists with less than 2 years of experience creating ethnic reborns.
• Artists may use ANY vinyl sculpt or kit of their choice.
• There is no Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love sculpt requirement for this category.
• Artist must have less than 2 years of experience creating ethnic reborns.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie so judging can remain focused on the artistry of the reborn.
OPEN ETHNIC
For artists with 2 years or more of experience creating ethnic reborns.
• Artists may use ANY vinyl sculpt or kit of their choice.
• There is no Bonnie Brown or Cassie Ann Love sculpt requirement for this category.
• All artists with 2 years or more of experience creating ethnic reborns will compete together in the Open Ethnic division.
• Prototype artists, teachers, advanced artists, and Master-level artists are welcome in the Open Ethnic division.
• Entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Baby must be presented in a plain white onesie so judging can remain focused on the artistry of the reborn.
JUDGING
Vinyl Ethnic entries will be judged on:
• Overall realism
• Realistic and dimensional skin tones
• Depth and balance of undertones
• Mottling, veining, blushing, and fine detailing
• Hair/rooting and eyebrows, when applicable
• Eyes and lashes, when applicable
• Hands, feet, nails, lips, and finishing details
• Quality of workmanship
• Overall artistic presentation
• How successfully the artist represents their chosen ethnicity
The focus of this competition is realism, artistry, craftsmanship, and respectful representation.
Artists are encouraged to select the sculpt they feel best represents their vision and allows them to create the most realistic and beautiful representation possible.
Vinyl Ethnic Reborn
The West Coast Doll Show Silicone Reborn Competition celebrates realism, artistry, and exceptional craftsmanship in the art of silicone painting and finishing.
Both full-body silicone and partial silicone babies are welcome in all Silicone Reborn divisions.
Silicone entries will be divided by artist experience level:
Beginner Silicone
Intermediate Silicone
Advanced Silicone
Master Silicone
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
• Full-body silicone babies must be presented in a plain white diaper.
• Partial silicone babies may be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing, costumes, elaborate accessories, and displays are not permitted in the regular Silicone Reborn divisions so judging can remain focused on the artist's work.
BEGINNER SILICONE
For artists with less than 2 years of silicone painting experience.
• Artist must have less than 2 years of experience painting silicone.
• Artist must not have completed a prototype silicone.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone entries must wear a plain white diaper. Partial silicone entries may wear a plain white onesie.
INTERMEDIATE SILICONE
For artists with 2 or more years of silicone painting experience who have not yet reached the Advanced qualifications.
• Artist must not have completed a prototype silicone.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone entries must wear a plain white diaper. Partial silicone entries may wear a plain white onesie.
ADVANCED SILICONE
For experienced silicone artists who have completed up to 2 prototypes.
• Artist must have at least 3 years of silicone painting experience.
• Artist may have completed up to 2 prototype dolls.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone entries must wear a plain white diaper. Partial silicone entries may wear a plain white onesie.
MASTER SILICONE
For highly experienced and established silicone artists.
• Artist must have at least 5 years of silicone painting experience.
• Artist has completed more than 2 prototypes and/or has professional teaching experience in silicone painting.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone entries must wear a plain white diaper. Partial silicone entries may wear a plain white onesie.
JUDGING
Silicone Reborn entries will be judged on:
• Overall realism
• Skin tone, depth, and dimension
• Mottling, veining, blushing, and fine detailing
• Hands, feet, nails, lips, and finishing details
• Hair/rooting and eyebrows, when applicable
• Eyes and lashes, when applicable
• Quality and smoothness of silicone painting and finishing
• Overall quality of workmanship
• Overall artistic presentation
The goal of the West Coast Doll Show Silicone Reborn Competition is to recognize exceptional artistry at every experience level while providing a fair competition for both developing and established silicone artists.
Silicone Reborn
Silicone Ethnic Reborn
The West Coast Doll Show Silicone Ethnic Reborn Competition celebrates the diversity, realism, artistry, and skill involved in creating beautifully represented ethnic silicone babies.
Artists may choose ANY silicone sculpt they feel best represents the ethnicity they have chosen to portray.
Both full-body and partial silicone babies are welcome.
Two divisions will be offered:
Beginner Ethnic – Less than 2 years of experience
Ethnic – 2 years or more of experience
BEGINNER ETHNIC SILICONE
For artists with less than 2 years of experience creating ethnic silicone babies.
• Artists may use ANY silicone sculpt of their choice.
• Artist must have less than 2 years of experience creating ethnic silicone babies.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone babies must be presented in a plain white diaper.
• Partial silicone babies may be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing, costumes, elaborate accessories, and displays are not permitted so judging can remain focused on the artist's work.
ETHNIC SILICONE
For artists with 2 years or more of experience creating ethnic silicone babies.
• Artists may use ANY silicone sculpt of their choice.
• All artists with 2 years or more of experience creating ethnic silicone babies will compete together in this division.
• Prototype artists, advanced artists, teachers, and Master-level artists will compete together in the Ethnic division.
• Entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Full-body silicone babies must be presented in a plain white diaper.
• Partial silicone babies may be presented in a plain white onesie.
• Clothing, costumes, elaborate accessories, and displays are not permitted so judging can remain focused on the artist's work.
JUDGING
Silicone Ethnic entries will be judged on:
• Overall realism
• Realistic and dimensional skin tones
• Depth and balance of undertones
• Mottling, veining, blushing, and fine detailing
• Hair/rooting and eyebrows, when applicable
• Eyes and lashes, when applicable
• Hands, feet, nails, lips, and finishing details
• Quality and smoothness of silicone painting and finishing
• Overall quality of workmanship
• How successfully the artist represents their chosen ethnicity
• Overall artistic presentation
The focus of this competition is realism, artistry, craftsmanship, and respectful representation.
Artists are encouraged to choose the silicone sculpt they feel best represents their artistic vision and the ethnicity they have chosen to portray.
The West Coast Doll Show Toddler Reborn Competition celebrates the artistry, realism, personality, and creative presentation of toddler-sized reborn dolls.
The Toddler category is OPEN TO ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS. Beginner through Master artists will compete together in one category.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Toddlers must be 23 inches or bigger
• Artists may use ANY toddler kit or sculpt of their choice. There is no sculptor restriction for this category.
• This category is open to artists of all experience levels.
• The entry must be created by the artist entering the competition.
• Toddlers may be dressed and styled however the artist chooses.
• Artists may include a small display or scene to complement their toddler and overall presentation.
• Purchased or handmade accessories and props may be used as part of the display.
• Displays should remain contained within the designated contest space and should complement, rather than overpower, the entry.
• The toddler must remain the primary focus of the presentation.
• Clothing, accessories, styling, and presentation may enhance the entry and will be considered as part of the overall presentation.
JUDGING
Toddler entries will be judged on:
• Overall realism
• Skin tone, depth, and dimension
• Mottling, veining, blushing, and fine detailing
• Hair/rooting and eyebrows
• Eyes and lashes, when applicable
• Hands, feet, nails, lips, and finishing details
• Quality of workmanship
• Clothing and styling
• Creativity of the display and presentation
• Overall artistic impact
Artists are encouraged to have fun with this category and allow their toddler's personality and character to shine through their styling and presentation.
Toddler Reborn
The West Coast Doll Show OOAK Sculpting Competition celebrates the incredible talent, creativity, and craftsmanship involved in creating an original doll completely by hand.
All OOAK entries must be original creations completely hand-sculpted by the artist entering the competition.
Two divisions will be offered:
OOAK Miniature – Under 12 Inches
OOAK Regular Size – 12 Inches or Larger
OOAK MINIATURE – UNDER 12 INCHES
This category is for original, hand-sculpted dolls measuring under 12 inches.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• The doll must be completely hand-sculpted by the artist entering the competition.
• The entry must be the artist's own original creation and may not be created from an existing manufactured kit, mold, or commercially produced sculpt.
• The finished sculpt must measure under 12 inches.
• The sculpt may be one the artist intends to produce or reproduce for sale in the future, provided it has not yet been produced, reproduced, manufactured, or offered for sale at the time of the competition.
• At the time of the competition, the sculpt must remain a true One of a Kind (OOAK) creation.
• Artists may paint, root, dress, and finish their sculpt as desired.
• Artists may create a small display or scene to complement their entry.
• Displays may include purchased or handmade accessories and props. Miniature hospital or NICU scenes, bassinets, blankets, nursery accessories, furniture, clothing, and other appropriate display items are welcome.
• The hand-sculpted doll must remain the primary focus of the entry.
OOAK REGULAR SIZE – 12 INCHES OR LARGER
This category is for original, hand-sculpted dolls measuring 12 inches or larger.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• The doll must be completely hand-sculpted by the artist entering the competition.
• The entry must be the artist's own original creation and may not be created from an existing manufactured kit, mold, or commercially produced sculpt.
• The finished sculpt must measure 12 inches or larger.
• The sculpt may be one the artist intends to produce or reproduce for sale in the future, provided it has not yet been produced, reproduced, manufactured, or offered for sale at the time of the competition.
• At the time of the competition, the sculpt must remain a true One of a Kind (OOAK) creation.
• Artists may paint, root, dress, and finish their sculpt as desired.
• Artists may create a small display or scene to complement their entry.
• Displays may include purchased or handmade accessories and props.
• The hand-sculpted doll must remain the primary focus of the entry.
DISPLAY & ACCESSORIES
Creative presentation is welcome and encouraged in both OOAK divisions.
Purchased or handmade accessories may be used to create the artist's desired scene or presentation. Purchased accessories will not be judged for craftsmanship, but the artist's creativity, styling, and use of the overall display may be considered as part of the presentation.
Displays should complement the sculpt rather than overpower it.
JUDGING
OOAK entries will be judged on:
• Originality and artistic design
• Sculpting technique
• Anatomy and proportions
• Facial features and expression
• Hands, feet, fingers, toes, and fine sculpted details
• Overall craftsmanship
• Painting and finishing, when applicable
• Hair and rooting, when applicable
• Creativity and overall presentation
• Overall artistic impact
The heart of the OOAK competition is the artist's ability to take an original vision and sculpt it completely by hand into a truly one-of-a-kind work of art.
OOAK (One Of A Kind) Category
80’s Movie or Cartoon Character
Take us back to the 1980s!
The West Coast Doll Show 80s Movie or Cartoon Character Competition gives artists the opportunity to transform a reborn into a recognizable character inspired by the movies and cartoons of the 1980s.
This category is OPEN TO ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS and entries may be VINYL OR SILICONE.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• The character, movie, television cartoon, or animated series represented must have originated or been released during the 1980s (1980–1989).
• Entries may be VINYL OR SILICONE.
• Artists may use ANY sculpt or kit they feel best represents their chosen character.
• The entry must be created, painted, and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• The baby may be transformed using painting, hair, costuming, accessories, and other creative details to represent the chosen character.
• Entries may be dressed and styled however the artist chooses.
• Costumes may be handmade or purchased.
• Artists may include a small display or scene that complements their character.
• Purchased or handmade props and accessories may be included.
• The reborn must remain the primary focus of the entry.
• Each entry must include the name of the character and the movie or cartoon that inspired the creation.
JUDGING
Entries will be judged on:
• Character Recognition – How clearly the entry represents the chosen 80s character
• Artistry & Craftsmanship – Painting, hair/rooting, detailing, finishing, and overall workmanship
• Creativity – How creatively the artist transformed their chosen character into a reborn interpretation
• Costuming & Styling – How effectively the clothing, accessories, hair, and styling bring the character to life
• Display & Presentation – How well the overall presentation complements the character
• Overall Impact – The complete look, originality, and “wow factor” of the entry
Most importantly, have fun with it!
We want to see the 1980s come alive through your creativity. Think iconic, nostalgic, recognizable, and unmistakably 80s!
The West Coast Doll Show Realistic Animal Competition celebrates the incredible artistry involved in bringing animals to life through realistic painting, detailing, and finishing.
This category is OPEN TO ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
The focus of this category is REALISM. Entries must represent a real, recognizable animal that exists in the natural world.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Entries may represent ANY real animal species, including domestic animals, farm animals, wildlife, exotic animals, and more.
• The finished entry must have a realistic appearance and be recognizable as the animal it represents.
• Fantasy, mythical, or imaginary animals are NOT permitted in this category.
• Unicorns, dragons, fantasy creatures, or animals altered with unrealistic fantasy features or coloring should be entered in the Fantasy Category instead.
• Artists may use any appropriate sculpt or kit for their animal creation.
• The entry must be painted and finished by the artist entering the competition.
• Natural variations in coloring and markings are welcome, but the overall appearance should remain believable and appropriate for the species being represented.
• Artists may dress or accessorize their animal when appropriate.
• A small display or scene may be included to complement the entry.
• Purchased or handmade accessories and props may be used.
• The animal must remain the primary focus of the entry.
• Each entry must identify the animal or species being represented.
JUDGING
Animal entries will be judged on:
• Realism – How lifelike and believable the finished animal appears
• Artistry & Technique – Painting, coloring, shading, detailing, fur or hair application, eyes, and finishing work
• Accuracy – How successfully the features, coloring, markings, and overall appearance represent the chosen animal
• Craftsmanship – Quality of workmanship and attention to detail
• Presentation – Styling, accessories, and use of a small display when included
• Overall Impact – The complete appearance and artistic impression of the entry
The goal of this category is to celebrate artists who can transform their medium into a beautiful, believable, and realistic representation of an animal.
Remember: Real animals belong here. Fantasy and mythical animals belong in our Fantasy Category.