2003 BIAN - Gotz Artist Doll Designed by CARIN LOSSNITZER - 03 78714

This Gotz Designer Doll **BIAN** was produced in **2003** and was designed by doll artist **CARIN LOSSNITZER**. He has a catalog height of **54cm/21.5 inches** and an original catalog code #: **03 78714**. **BIAN** is a *LIMITED VARIATION* doll produced by Gotz with a total of **UNKNOWN NUMBER** dolls produced worldwide. This doll originally came with the following *separate accessory*: *beaded necklace*. The approximate, original suggested retail price for this doll in 2003 was $349.00.

***This specific doll, in this specific outfit, was the only "BIAN" doll produced.***

## Catalog Description

> *Bian is a child from the Tibetan mountains, where the climate can be very harsh and where fur-trimmed clothing does more than protect from the cold, it also creates a striking impression.*
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## Catalog Information

* Designing Doll Artist's Name: **CARIN LOSSNITZER**
* Height in cm/inches: **54cm/21.5 inches**
* Year/s Produced: **2003**
* Catalog Code Number: **03 78714**
* Total Quantity Produced: **UNKNOWN**
* Limited in the following way/s: **VARIATION**
* German Classification: ***WEICHBABY***
* German Classification (in English): ***SOFT BABY***
* Neckstamp Marking (if applicable): **Götz CARLOS 589**
* Doll Collection/Series/Line: **DRIBBLE BABY**

## Physical Characteristics

* Wig Material: **SOFT KANEKALON FIBER**
	+ MOHAIR
	+ KANEKALON FIBER
	+ HUMAN HAIR
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Type: **FIXED, INSET**
	+ SLEEPY-EYES: doll eyes open/close when the doll's *horizontal position* is changed.
	+ FIXED: doll eyes are *stationary* or fixed in position and cannot close or open.
	+ OTHER (please include description)
* Eye Material: **GLASS CRYSTAL: BROWN**
	+ GLASS CRYSTAL: doll has eyes made of glass-blown crystal.
	+ PAINT: eyes have been handpainted on the surface of the doll's eye.
	+ ARTIFICIAL: doll's eyes are made of *artificial* materials such as *acrylic* or *plastic*.

## Body Characteristics

* Torso Material Type: **CLOTH**
	+ CLOTH: doll torso is made completely of *cloth*.
	+ VINYL: doll torso is made completely of *vinyl*.
	+ SUEDE: doll torso is made completely of *suede*.
	+ MIXTURE: doll torso is made of both cloth or suede *and* vinyl (of different ratios).
	+ PORCELAIN: doll torso is made completely of *porcelain*
	+ OTHER: doll torso is made of material different than those mentioned above.
* Doll Body Type: **SOFT-BODIED; WEIGHTED**
	+ HARD-BODIED: doll has a torso made of "hard" materials (ex. vinyl, porcelain).
	+ SOFT-BODIED: doll has a soft, padded torso; it may be made of a combination of one or more materials (ex. cloth/vinyl).
* Articulation Type: **NON-ARTICULATED**
	+ NON-ARTICULATED: doll has zero articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided, *but no part of the doll body can move independently **and hold a pose***.
	+ ARTICULATED: doll has one or more articulated joints; it may/may not be able to sit and/or stand unaided; one or more parts of its body and/or limb contains an internal articulation mechanism that allows that body part to move and hold a pose.

## Original Outfit

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## Original Box

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