Leekeworld Mikhaila - What do you say to that??

I've been following the whole affair secondhand, not participating in the discussion. I'm not one two say, "Let's light the torches and get out the pitchforks. I'll bring the snacks." - but damn, Leeke!  For people who haven't the slightest idea what I'm talking about:

Picture by Edhelwen

Yes, Leeke created a doll with a body that looks remarkably like that of Püns by Dust of Dolls. Outrage ensued and I believe rightly so. When Leeke commented and showed pictures of the creation process of Mikhaila, people looked a little closer and found this:

 Picture by jade.citronrouge
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Leeke claims then wrote a letter to Dust of Dolls in which they denied that they copied their design. Further, they said pointeds out two dolls with a pear shaped body that were produced before Püns and said "But the Dod's doll is made after those two companies.
Then Dod's artist copied that company's doll?"

Really, Leeke? 

There's since then been an effort to get a boycott started against Leekeworld. I like their stuff, especially their wigs. But I do see the point in supporting this boycott. As it isn't the first time that they have been "heavily influenced" by other artists' work, this certainly isn't a situation in which you can give them the benefit of the doubt. Supporters of the boycott have launched a list which can be signed to stop Leeke from selling Mikhaila: Petition against Leekeworld's Mikhaila

I for one find Leeke's conduct in the whole affair almost as bad as the fact that they have no regard for creative property. I can't find a redeeming factor for either. Leeke is a big company and certainly has the resource to create something unique. There is no excuse for copying. And basically claiming "We didn't copy anything. And anyways, you copied first!" is just so low that it's hard to find words for it.