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A repaint is a model that was created entirely from a mold was previously available; however, the colors of the plastic and/or the paint operations have been changed. Repaints differ from redecos in that repaints do not alter the actual placement of paint applications while redecos do.
The term repaint also refers to fashion dolls whose original manufacturer face paint is removed and then repainted by an artist. Repaint styles include highly realistic treatments,[1][2] fantasy makeovers, and celebrity likenesses.[3] These dolls are often OOAK, although some artists create repaints in small limited editions.
In the collecting of 1:6th Action Figures, repainting has several methods. They can generally be narrowed down to 3 categories: paint, pastel and wash.
One of the many franchises that repaint their figures is Transformers. Bumblebee toys are sometimes repainted the color red to resemble another Transformers character: Cliffjumper.
See also
- Palette swap, a comparable concept for video game characters
- Ball-jointed doll, doll that is articulated with ball and socket joints
References
- ^ "Artist "Wipes Off" Makeup From Mass-Produced Dolls to Reveal Super Realistic Faces". My Modern Met. 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Artist Removes Makeup from Mass-Produced Dolls to Transform Them into Realistic Faces". My Modern Met. 2019-02-21. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "This YouTuber Turns Barbie And Bratz Dolls Into Stunning, Realistic Disney Characters". Revelist.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.