Updated! Making Labyrinth Dolls from Barbies

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my 7yo daughter was obsessed w Labyrinth and asked for dolls but none available. this scene is one of her favorites

decided to make her dolls. used this one for sarahs body and for beginning of dress

used this one for jareth

used this head for sarah

took this head and used the hair for jareth and kept earrings for other sarah head

new head on dress body

remove pink straps and embellishments

used enamel model paint to make gloves and eyeshadow for jareth

cut big pompadour bulge off of front with razor

use black enamel to make hairline match

use black enamel to make eyebrows bigger

use barbie for donor hair

glue on hair in layers, use black enamel for eyebrows

look stupid for a while

get tons of hair on your fingers

use this stuff from hobby lobby for puff sleeves and jareth's cravat

beginning of puff sleeve

beginning of cravat

puff sleeves are hot glued to arm (cheat) wires and beads hot glues to hair and dress

change eye color, add rouge, hot glue gems to earrings

get images from google, print box cover on card stock and hot glue to plastic

full YouTube video of this build http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA
subscribe to YouTube channel for a chance to win a pair of these dolls

glittery ribbon to make jareth's jacket and vest

more hair layers

do it in clumps

trim as you go

getting close

hair is done

full YouTube video of this build http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA
subscribe to YouTube channel for a chance to win a pair of these dolls

jacket is done

ready for the box

full YouTube video of this build http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA
subscribe to YouTube channel for a chance to win a pair of these dolls

in box

this is rowan with her dolls - watch the YouTube build video and win a pair of your own http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA

full YouTube video of this build http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA
subscribe to YouTube channel for a chance to win a pair of these dolls

SpyceyBrycey

Ok but where is his pant bulge?

11 years ago |

Girlie1337

You're dadding correctly. When I have kids, can I hire you and your dadding services?

SusanGoGetMyPants

I used to make my dolls look undead/goth back in the 90s. Everyone thought I was weird. But Monster High dolls are totally okay now. :P

Violetsdyed

Jesus that is friggin' amazing.

pandabear411

I too have stared at Jennifer Connelly in 'Labyrinth' for extended periods of time.

MonteBurns

Holy shit OP. +1

SaraWithAnH

Ditto

ducksrule47

David Bowie in this movie was a crush of mine for... it's still there let's be honest.

Reg06

I didn't realize how fabulous Jareth was until I saw him made as a doll.

Plusheen

My thoughts exactly! This pic is particularly dripping with fabulousity: http://imgur.com/caykHsS

AnnettaBudden88

AC Revelation =D

9 years ago |

chazgomez83

Bravo OP bravo.

NijorntheblackViking

Did somebody say BULGE!!! http://imgur.com/6jFRgPo

PussyVelour

No, silly. POMPADOUR bulge #9

No no, I'm sure they meant David Bowies bulge. I'm positive

KickboxingAstronaut

https://38.media.tumblr.com/3d6e68465898d660cd95ca4522120e47/tumblr_msajrievpa1sb9nh6o1_500.gif

ThatsGrimKraken

BEST. PARENT. EVER.

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MyCatLikesToFruitcake

I've never been more jealous in my life. I was the same age when I got obsessed with the Labyrinth, same scene. I used to pretend I was--

I appreciate your interest in these dolls, I’m giving away a pair – details in video I made w new pics and video http://youtu.be/QimDm2eVcBQ

I did the thing, now I wait on RNG.

cool thanks! my daughter has a whole slew of projects lined up for me :) maybe i should just make two of everything from now on

Haha, you do put good detail into the dolls. You could make an etsy I bet!

running through the labyrinth trying to make it on time. On a dirty wet square of carpet and some dead branches. Gotta be creative when poor

Excellent job on the dolls. I bet shes in heaven!

geriatricsanatore

I used to make forts out of cardboard boxes this older couple would give me from their candy store. Good times.

Oh oh, old plastic bread crates here! Good times indeed!

perlcat

You're a wonderful mum.

toxicshockandthepabstsmears

hands indicate father

toxiicshock is right but this is my favorite comment so far :)

RandomImgurian

You're a wonderful mom even if you're a dad.

BingleyBingleyBeep

¿Por que no los dos?

stillcleaning

Oh how fantastic!!... For some strange reason I had felt OP was a dad....weird.

CatharticTea

Awesome job. They look so accurate.

rairch

That's really amazing but the picture of Barbie with the top of her head sawn off is going to cause me nightmares

Braina77

But I'll be there for youuuuuu-hoo-hoo

curiouscorruption

Have it on my iPod, not even ashamed 8|

ecorm113

Unashamedly planning on having this as a first dance song if I ever get married

as the world falls dooownn - I was humming that for 2 days straight

lordcinnabonhelix

When the world falls downnnnnn

hi I'm the daughter of the man who made these dolls no one can have them and my dolls are famous!

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HamGrenade

Do we just completely forget about the existence of punctuation when we are posting on line?!

Wineoceros

You win the parent lottery, sweet girl! I hope to marry a man as awesome as your dad one day!

fringan

LosPer

Keep them forever. You have a treasure on your hands there!

BreadyStinellis

The dolls are pretty cool too.

BouncingFerret

r/thathappened

dryeraser

Your dad is the bestest! Lucky you!

DaMummy

Your dad plays with dolls. Sorry, had to say something to make myself feel better since I'm not a talented father.

guantanamobayxx

Innocent playful comment gets downvoted to oblivion once again my angry internet strangers :|

RoninSven

Nor a humble one.

suitupswarley

Congrats sweetie!! Hope you enjoy them! Your daddy is a good guy.

Brusana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw0uM8oILZo

peridotstar

That is sooo cool :D

CRAGONDOCKS

He only did it for Internet points.

ScrewWhatYouThinkIUpvoteSelfies

*gets hit with feels truck*

Cattrina

You are seven? You really should not be on imgur then, a lot of weird stuff here.

5outof7deadlysins

That's how you dad

pentatonix

If you ever need a reminder that your father loves you, look at these dolls.

snuzzled

Wait... your DAD made these dolls? Idk why that was such a surprise, but I really thought these were made by your mom. I feel ashamed now.

JonnyRaygun

Then this guy is going to blow your mind.http://noeling.deviantart.com/gallery/

It was more the way he typed and the well-manicured hands than the fact that he's crafty with dolls.

kiche08

Isn't it awesome when people go outside gender stereotypes?

Absolutely! Like I said, I'm totally ashamed that that was my assumption :(

LadyTashviv

To be fair, the hands look a bit feminine at first glance. :)

JollyJokzr

Actually, I was wondering what was wrong with her hands. Looking again knowing it's a man they look completely normal to me.

I appreciate your interest in these dolls, Im giving away a pair – details in video I made w new pics and video http://youtu.be/QimDm2eVcBQ

ilovebubbles

Just wanted to let you know...my favorite perfume oil company makes scents based on the Labyrinth. They're awesome and ...

you could scent your doll to actually smell like Jareth! http://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/product-category/labyrinth/

GreaterDog

Tell your dad he made me look at 28 pictures of a Barbie extreme makeover and I'm not even mad.

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edmdeek

kinda felt that way once when my dog ate a whole wheel of cheese

I don't understand but this made me laugh

OrbitusII

Yep yep, Labyrinth is incredible and he did a great job!

YugeAnimeTiddies

And this is perfect

dagg3r

Wow I was looking for something to express my conflicting feelings and this was it :))

lordski

^^ What he said.

Moonmoonn

Amen

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JapaneseGeneticists

Damnit Moonmoon, who invited you?

I has self invited

ABCDEFGHIJKelemenoPQRSTUVWXYZ

Moonmoon.. go home, you're drunk.

might sound rude but not intended - she was just being cheeky - she is so intrigued with the idea of her dolls "being famous" lol

Justheretovoteonce

Not rude. Excited and delighted.

marvelboy

Is your dad that Filipino guy who makes dolls look more like their actual appearance?

no but i thought of that guy when i was workin on em :)

becausethevoicestoldmeto

This community is so moist

GnRtattoo

You should send pics to David Bowie + Jennifer Connelly, i cant help but feel they would appreciate it

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TheSimpleDude

fingers crossed that they respond

IMBIGFUCKENLEZCUNT

I second this notion

LetheTheArtificer

Thirded.

bajarwas

Waiting for twitter response ...

dAdanedhel

bump

NovaleeMarie

Also agree with this. (it's not like you are selling the product, so they can't get mad over copyrights)

Smighter9000

DOOOD you must do it!! Imgur demands it!

Kjuhaszzlenozzle

I just read this comment. I am sad all over again. RIP David Bowie T_T

eloquince

hi! you lucky duck :) i also love the Labyrinth please tell your dad he's super cool like all the time and keep the dolls forever

Xiutehcuhtli

Tell your daddy that he's a good one. He makes us all proud.

ImabouttogoTRexonthesenuggets

Those are pretty cool

TheSteenalizer

Why are you on the computer, you're 7

StanielRonathan

Very impressed by the craftwork, but also disappointed no additional "stuffing" for Jareth. Was Bowie's crotch not the star of the movie?

Losgunna

Would you want to be the one to explain it to the 7 year old?

myweaknessisstrong

Baby, they were already famous.

twominutesforhighsticking

I LOVE labyrinth. Awesome dolls, very cool.

Chellecution

Treasure them! My mum customised my toys for me, and they are still very near to my heart! Your dad is amazing!

PrairieSquid

I am terribly jealous, your dad is awesome!

procrastin8or

You have the best dad ever! Keep those dolls forever.

georgiaonmamind

you have a very, very wonderful father. treasure those

poopjokesarefunny

You have a wonderfully dedicated father!! Labyrinth has been my favorite movie since I was your age, now I'm 27!

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NoWisdomWithoutRegret

This was even my favorite scene when I was her age (and still is). 31 here.

therewasthisgirl

Me too! ME TOO. We are even the same age! *flails excitedly*

Me three! Me three!

Omg. Your name is Sarah. That must have been so magical ahhhh. ;u;

dizzeeezee

Me too, I'm 34. Now it's my 8 yr old daughters favorite!

yahcodee

28 and my daughter is 5, I hope she grows to love it as much as I did.

DamianWinters

I need to watch this movie

Queenoffuckingeverything

My God I hope your daughter appreciates this. If not....can I have them?!

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deepgoloss

Seriously I would throw money at someone for these

BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft

as a 28 YO male, fuck you, I want them more than you

TheLordLucifersBannedAccount02

That doesn't follow. No, I want it more, sir.

sipeycup

Shit Satan wants it. I think he wins.

ElPoloDiablo

Seems like we need @MOTHERFUCKINGJESUS on the case

Listen.....we have to find some common ground. I may have a solution. You fuck off, I get the dolls, every one is happy.

That was actually amusing. I'm using that line in the future.

LOL! <3

transitioninglurker

I finally broke down and created an account just to upvote this. Love that movie! Well done Mom!

schuko

it is a dad ! even better imo :D

thatsmypurse

That scene was the most jealous I've ever been in my life.

yes jen con has green eyes - didnt swap dresses because orig body had permanent ballerina toe shoes - had to swap head

AngryHumanoid

Fun fact: Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher from Star Trek: The Next Generation) choreographed that scene.

TheRoadmaster

I like this fun fact. This fun fact was fun. Thank you for this fun fun fact.

demon256

She choreographed a load of stuff. Including the Goblin City battle. Watch "Inside The Labyrinth" if you can, it's super interesting. :)

thisheretexasdude

Wow! Didn't know! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdiTg-Yg-FU&feature=youtube_gdata_player as ex dancer/ST:TNG fan...mind blown

boccs

Less fun fact: The scene was an absolute nightmare to film due to the extremely tiny space and the extravagance of the costumes.

Orchards21

Is this you? http://imgur.com/uvTpssL

Sacurason

I swear to God, my friend's eye doctor looks exactly like the toy fixer from Toy Story 2.

LimeyPenguin

Oh my gosh! YES! I wish I could give you more +1 for this comment.

Queeditch

Which animation movie, please?

I can't edit it. I realized it was Toy Story, but can't see whether it was the second or the third part.

Labial

I believe it is the second movie. :) If I remember correctly, the old man is fixing Woody. :)

Coolfun

Yup, Toy Story 2 indeed ;)

shoka

That is damned impressive. At first I wasn't convinced but the result speaks for itself. +1

TasteOfNoise

I made a paper plane, once.

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paleblackfish

i cant even make that

ihavethisirrelevantfearofaliensattacking

And it didn't even fly! :(

I couldn't hire a pilot small enough.

LOL

I made a paper plane that would immediately flip in the air and fly backwards. I lost all the distance competitions that day.

'Girlie' is what I named the parking lot dog that dwells outside my place of work. Everyone feeds her. She refuses to be petted.

That pretty much describes how I am in relationships.

You poor thing. Do you have the mange too?

Nothing more than your typical girlie cooties.

TheresAlwaysTimeForLubricant

I'm 27 and do not know how to make a paper plane. :(

dracoslayer16

This belongs in a confession bear

zerobahamut03

Why do I find this adorable?

hollygoroughlly

Dude that was freaking cool ... but scalped dolls will haunt my dreams for an eternity

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Cyberwere

Never, EVER watch Small Soldiers then. The Barbie scene still haunts me to this day

lotsapfun

For a 7th grade French project on the guillotine, I handed my teacher little heads in baskets.. don't think she looked at me the same way.

sparkledick

what else was she expecting? also, did you use a cigar cutter on the smaller dolls? barbie heads wouldn't fit in my grandpa's.

I guess a drawing of a Guillotine? Little clay models? TBH I dont remember the other kids' stuff. But the dolls were actually little 1/?

soft plastic/rubber busts of angels. My mom was sawing the necks off the busts on the kitchen counter. We still laugh about it 2/2

BergerMan

"Devil child"

PrudenceWoW

I had a Baby Alive in the 90's and she stopped working. My dad said he could fix her and removed her scalp to get to the mechanical parts :(

ifigetloggedoutofimguriwillprobablynotbeabletologinagain

While I was reading this whole post, I liked to imagine that each and every barbie doll were screaming in torment.

GuacamoleMoleMolester

"Hello Clarice..."

SaintGutfree

9/10 would have been a perfect score, but a Jareth doll needs a bulge to be completely realistic. Nice work!

spacemountain

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/121848-labyrinth.jpg

Everyone eventually comes to terms with their lives that there is an awful lot of David Bowie's crotch in this children's movie.

It's the underlying theme of the film. There's a little bit of David Bowie's crotch in all us.

Sounds about right to me.

Cakey5

Agreed, using a potato would be preferred. Add potato down pants and it will be an easy 10.

Dat bulge needs it's own box.

sausageseeker

You just made me laugh. Haha. All I remember from being this movie. Dat bulge.

thanks for all the kind comments!

1465

You are so wonderful, amazing. Not being funny but I was worried how you were going to tackle the Bowie, err, tackle in leggings..

LEEEERROYYYYmmmJENKINSSS

You're awesome OP. If only everyone was this great to their kids...

LadyLime

I thought you were a mom, then I found out you are a DAD... I'm stupid for playing the stereotype game :P Well Done!

KimNovak

These are AMAZING!!!

YouKnowWhatMrBag

You are seriously amazing. Please adopt me. I'm a 27 year old hermit with a chocolate addiction.

Hellaciousness11

You are SuperDad. lol

Artefact

Excellent work :)

Idonthavealottosay

Awesome outcome! And then you take potato pictures of the results....

Randomlynn

Well I have my new project for the weekend. Omg amazing! My favorite movie and I'm 25.

macncheeseme

This is so amazing!! :D

fantasticfrank

I rarely comment, but this was amazing. A little horrifying seeing barbie's head chopped off, but awesome in the end!

TheBootyJuice

But what about the crotch bulge!!??!

TheWoodchuck

I am officially impressed. I know a few people that make custom dolls that feel the same and agree with me on the quality of your choice!

cottoncandybingo

Seriously good freakin job!!! I'd consider myself artistic, and I can't imagine doing anything like this.

troyandabedpostoniiiiimgur

you fucking win at parenting

It looks so phenomenal! Did you think about "dyeing" some blue streaks into Bowie's hair? (And you have a smart daughter)

amyrose

Kool Aide!

CharmingAndSexyGentlemanStarshipCaptain

How about making it commercially available? You can gain profit from Labyrinth fans!

Vandercookie

He wouldn't be able to sell them for enough to make it worth his time. More of a labor of love kind of thing.

That's why it's more like a custom order thing. It will be pricier but true Labyrinth fans willing to pay.

therealgiraffe

And gain a lawsuit from Labyrinth lawyers :(

Then work together with them and split the profit!

HotMagentaDuckFace

Horray!

CAPITALISM!

He may be able to get away with it on etsy though, if he sells them as art. People make things 'inspired' by stuff all the time.

That's true...

lookatmycatmycatisamazinggiveitalickmhhmittastesjustlikeraisins

yeah he may get through with that as long as he either removes the boxes or prints a different name/picture on them i guess

skulkinghamsters

Larith from the movie "Maze"

my 7yo daughter was obsessed w Labyrinth and asked for dolls but none available. this scene is one of her favorites

decided to make her dolls. used this one for sarahs body and for beginning of dress

used this one for jareth

used this head for sarah

took this head and used the hair for jareth and kept earrings for other sarah head

new head on dress body

remove pink straps and embellishments

used enamel model paint to make gloves and eyeshadow for jareth

cut big pompadour bulge off of front with razor

use black enamel to make hairline match

use black enamel to make eyebrows bigger

use barbie for donor hair

glue on hair in layers, use black enamel for eyebrows

look stupid for a while

get tons of hair on your fingers

use this stuff from hobby lobby for puff sleeves and jareth's cravat

beginning of puff sleeve

beginning of cravat

puff sleeves are hot glued to arm (cheat) wires and beads hot glues to hair and dress

change eye color, add rouge, hot glue gems to earrings

get images from google, print box cover on card stock and hot glue to plastic

glittery ribbon to make jareth's jacket and vest

more hair layers

do it in clumps

trim as you go

getting close

hair is done

jacket is done

ready for the box

in box

in box

this is rowan with her dolls - watch the YouTube build video and win a pair of your own http://youtu.be/bEAO-s8gLhA

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