- New Jersey-based Etsy shop owner Shirley Corsey has created a set of miniature Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding dolls.
- The figurines look nothing like the real-life couple, but the designer told INSIDER that the dolls weren't intended to be replicas.
- People are reacting strongly to the dolls.
- The full, nine-piece set costs $175.00 plus shipping.
- Only one person has bought the dolls so far.
The royal wedding is still a few months away, but people are already starting to celebrate.
A woman named Shirley Corsey is commemorating Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's forthcoming wedding with a set of miniature dolls, which she is selling on her Es ty shop, HistoryWearz, based in Cedar Brook, New Jersey.
The full, nine-piece set costs $175 plus shipping — but people think the figurines don't look anything like the couple.
In the product description, Corsey said that the dolls are not intended to be replicas.
"What a wonderful way for children and adults to celebrate the upcoming, wedding of the year - May 19th 2018! These adorable creations are for FUN and are NOT designed as replicas!" the product description said.
Still, Corsey seemed to be inspired by the couple's upcoming wedding.
The seamstress crafted a lacy wedding dress for the Markle doll. However, this outfit is likely speculation as Markle has yet to confirm her dress designer or what her ensemble will look like. Corsey told INSIDER that shoppers can ask HistoryWearz to create custom wedding outfits for the dolls based on what they think the royal couple will wear to their wedding.
Harry's doll is dressed in wedding attire, too. Shoppers can choose between a white or blue suit jacket. The doll shirts were likely meant to resemble Harry's former army uniform, according to the Daily Mail.
But some people think the dolls don't look like the couple at all and are criticizing them on Twitter.
Freelance journalist Michael Moran joked that "everything" is wrong with the dolls.
Let me list the things that are wrong with these new 'Harry & Meghan' dolls.
— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) January 18, 2018
1. Everything. pic.twitter.com/HJTRrQzTqS
Some people pointed out that Harry's doll didn't have his signature orange hair. "He's ginger did they not get the memo?"@Hanloudou asked. Corsey told INSIDER that the doll doesn't have red hair because it's not intended to be an exact Prince Harry replica.
He’s ginger did they not get the memo?
— ❤️🖤Hannah🖤❤️ (@hanloudou) January 17, 2018
And @XavInFlames sarcastically remarked that "the [doll's] resemblance to Prince Harry is uncanny."
The resemblance to Prince Harry is uncanny...
— Sarah X (@XavInFlames) January 17, 2018
Several people like @RichardajWilson and @EPiC_Isha pointed out that the doll looked like a member of The Beatles.
The man is Paul McCartney from the ‘Seargent Pepper’ era.
— Richard Wilson (@richardajwilson) January 17, 2018
"The man is Paul McCartney from the 'Seargent [sic] Pepper' era," Wilson said.
If they're going for 'a Beatle and the Barbie,' yes. Otherwise, no!😯
— EPiC ♔ Isha (@EPiC_Isha) January 18, 2018
Others, like @CJ_AllenEFC97, simply didn't know what to think.
What have I just seen 😂😂 https://t.co/JdoxrCii37
— CeeJay⚽️⚡️ (@CJ_AllenEFC97) January 17, 2018
At this point, it seems that just one person has purchased the dolls, according to Corsey's sale history. They have yet to review the royal dolls.
But for Corsey, this is a passion project.
"I'm able to utilize my lifelong creative passion (sewing and crafting), combined with my love and interest in history and current events/social studies, and my professional degree and career in technology," she said.
The Etsy shop owner also sells dolls and costumes inspired by "Hamilton," Belle from "Beauty and the Beast," and American Revolutionary War.
You can read Corsey's product description on Etsy below:
"'MAKING HISTORY CHILD'S PLAY'
Presenting our "Royals Wedding 9-piece Doll Set" - Purchase this adorable 18" doll set and attire INSPIRED by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, his soon to be Princess Bride!
What a wonderful way for children and adults to celebrate the upcoming, wedding of the year - May 19th 2018!
These adorable creations are for FUN and are NOT designed as replicas! We can customize the color of each dolls outfit per your order request, especially if you would like your doll outfits to be made in color combinations you think they will actually wear on their wedding day...JUST LET US KNOW WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER - Thank-you!"
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