It's the same thing as if a person was cosplaying. Just smaller.
These "dolls" are more then just a doll, they are a character of their own, a work of art that happens to be in the shape of a doll. Us doll owners love to show our dolls off, they are wonderful to have and are no where "freaky", they are beautiful works of art that took time to make, all made by hand one at a time.
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This Akito looks like Konrard, I even have a short black wig. Thanks.