CATEGORIES & SPECIFICATIONS

For the context of all competitions, a “reborn” is defined as a crafted sculpture resembling a human baby, toddler, child, adult, fantasy creature, animal, or a fusion of these entities. Entries must encompass the completion of painting, finishing, and styling, solely by the artist. 

*With Limbs - Refers to 1/4 limbs through to full limbs

2025 Finals Category Information

  • STANDARD CATEGORIES

    • Small Reborn
    • Large Reborn
    • Fantasy/Alternate or Novelty Reborn
    • Any Style Reborn
    *No repeated reborns permitted between standard categories

  • SPECIALTY CATEGORIES**

    • Bonnie Brown Reborn
    • Ethnic & Cultural Reborn
    • Silicone Reborn
    *Repeated reborns permitted
    **For more information, please     log in to the Members Area to access the 'Preliminary Program'
VIEW RULES & REGULATIONS

  • Small Reborn

    Refers to reborns that 19 inches or less, with limbs. Includes miniatures, minis, preemie, and newborn-sized reborns. Can be silicone or vinyl and must be presented in a lifelike human manner.

  • Large Reborn

    Refers to reborns 20 inches or more, with limbs. Includes Infant, Toddler, child, and adult reborns. Can be silicone or vinyl and and must be presented in a lifelike human manner

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    Cuddle Reborn

    Refers to reborns with a vinyl or silicone head and cuddle bodies, *no full limbs permitted. Can be any size, and must be presented in a lifelike human manner. (*1/4 limbs accepted)

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    Fantasy/Alternate and Novelty Reborn

    Refers to reborns of any size, vinyl or silicone, painted and presented in a fantasy, alternate, creative, or novelty manner. Can also just be a novelty sculpt that you've reborned in any style. Modifications permitted.

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    Any Style Reborn

    Refers to reborns that don’t fit other categories or if you have another reborn of the same style as one already entered. Any size, style, or theme. Modifications permitted.

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    More categories will be added over time as RAA grows. These will include more specialty categories such a rooted and painted hair, and more specific size categories such as miniatures, preemie etc.