Zipper is right up the center, reasonably well hidden.

I machine-sewed the neck/shoulders together first, except for the center beige strip that started at the jaw and came down the center of the chest, since that was already glued to the jaw. Next, glued it to the head.

Had Corby try it on and marked in pencil on the backing where the collar would meet up with the center stripe. Then, hand sewing to bring it together!