High-end collectors often commission "face-ups" (custom paint jobs) to give the figure a more mature, "married" look, focusing on sophisticated makeup or realistic skin imperfections like freckles or faint veins.

The Yayoi V12 is widely regarded as a pinnacle of hyper-realism. These figures are not mass-produced toys but are instead treated as sculptural works.

In the context of the hobbyist community, these "works" are often evaluated based on their engineering, skin-feel technology, and the artistic scenarios they are designed to portray. The Artistry of the Yayoi V12 Series

The V12 designation often refers to the specific generation of silicone used. This material is designed to mimic the softness, elasticity, and thermal conductivity of human skin.