Wednesday, January 20

Blythe Bloggeroo

I just have not had a ton of time this week for blogging.  I'm not apologizing, though.  I hate it when bloggers apologize for living life instead of posting.  That just seems backwards.  :)  I thought I'd talk a little about Blythes tonight, since so many of you have been asking questions!

 Where to buy...
I think I have bought all of my Blythes from Ebay, but I'm currently talking to someone on the Plastic Paradise forum about one.  You have to become a member to deal on that sight, but it's a great community.  :)

(Zooey is a Can Can Cat who was customized by Melacacia.)

Where to learn customizing tricks...
In this case, Google is your best friend.  There are tons and TONS of tutorials out there, you just have to be willing to read.  Oh, also, YouTube is great for that kind of stuff.  Just make sure you read up before you start in on your doll!

(Willa is a Miss Sally Rice.)
 
Wigs...
Wigs are great!  They are so cute, and fun to play with!  I say get a couple and enjoy!

(Amelie is Hope's Blythe.  She is a Prima Dolly Saffy.)

Where to buy clothes...
Etsy is great, Ebay is also great, This is Blythe has a little shop where you can purchase clothing.  Also, Blythes fit into vintage Skipper clothing, so I spend flea market days with my eyes peeled for vintage doll dresses.  :)

If there are any other questions, feel free to ask me!  I'm curious, what's your favorite Blythe right now???


I'll see you tomorrow!!!  *hugs* Katie

25 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    i can't remember what the name of mine is - she's a redhead who came dressed for the alpine forest. she's beautiful. right now she's in a bunny costume.

    i realized i never sent you a link to my mom's shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/blythesocdcloset there's not a whole lot in there now BUT check out her sold items. she has made some awesome dresses!

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  2. MandiJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Ok so I've never been a fan of Blythe dolls, but you have made them SO cute! I can't believe I'm actually starting to love them!

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  3. CaitlinJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Where do you get your eye chips? I was going to buy some from This is Blythe. I don't really care about "my" favorite blythe as much as I wish I had the money to buy my sister the Alice in Wonderland one. She just loves Alice in Wonderland!

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  4. skunkboyJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    I get my eye chips from This is Blythe. I usually buy the big grab bag and then see what works with which girl.

    Oh, and Tarts and Tea is super cute. I think I like Matryoshka Maiden better, though. Maybe I'll acquire her and buy her an Alice looking dress. ;)

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  5. CaitlinJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Oh my god! How could I forget about Matryoshka Maiden!? I would love her! I didn't realize TIB had a grab bag! Check that out..now!

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  6. goldlionazJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Blythe's are new to me. I've seen Blythe postcards and such but recently I'm learning more about them. I can see how they would become addicting.

    I'm curious how tall are they? And whats an average price to spend on one?

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  7. RiaJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    I am thinking about getting my 8 year old a Blythe. So I can play with it. : ) I am not sure where to start. What brand are yours? Kenner, Ashton Drake?
    My older sister had the original 1972 Blythe from Kenner. Those are a little (a lot) out of my price range.
    Is there like a Blythe for beginners? hee hee
    I love your blog by the way. Your creature are to die for. My daughter is in love with Gallop!
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Smiles forever,
    Ria

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  8. RiaJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    I am thinking about getting my 8 year old a Blythe. So I can play with it. : ) I am not sure where to start. What brand are yours? Kenner, Ashton Drake?
    My older sister had the original 1972 Blythe from Kenner. Those are a little (a lot) out of my price range.
    Is there like a Blythe for beginners? hee hee
    I love your blog by the way. Your creature are to die for. My daughter is in love with Gallop!
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Smiles forever,
    Ria

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  9. supercursiJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Hollywood has been my favourite blythe from the start, but I feel very happy with my Velvet Minuet (Pauline) and my Feel The Sky (Jackie).

    One of my best friends makes pretty dresses for blythe and other dolls, here's the link if you wanna take a peek ;)

    http://dolladdictshop.blogspot.com/

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    I just received my Sunshine Holiday girl! She's so cute. But it seems like maybe she's not as good of quality as my PrimaDolly Ashlette that I bought 2 years ago. Have you seen the quality go down in your Blythes? Maybe there are 2 manufacturers and I don't realize it! Either way, she's very cute. I also purchased a Pullip doll recently (from The Valley of the Dolls) and I LOVE her too. Her expression is just adorable!

    Your Blythes are are so sweet! Thanks for the tips on learning to customize!

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  11. cowboybunnyJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I have a friendly freckles. I love her! She has red hair like I do and I love to dress her like myself. I make all of her clothes so I can customize how I want her to look. I love to set her up with my Re-ment
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/allmystitchesandbows/3577692734/in/photostream/

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  12. thrifty-foxJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks for all the info. I have spent waaay too much on the cutest clothes on etsy for my new gal! ;) I "heart" my friendly freckles Blyth & my daughter has a "roaring red" Blythe(I got a GREAT deal on ebay). We instantly gave her a new hairdo and outfit.. not so cute before. ;) I also scored an amazing doll carrier/closet that we are going to give a make over!

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  13. HeatherJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks for the link to the forum, I think that will be a great place for us Pullip collectors too!

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  14. JacquelineJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Oh I want a Blythe doll so badly! I think I'm going to have to start saving up ;) I want a brown eyed, pink haired girl =]

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  15. skunkboyJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Blythes are 14 inches tall. I was surprised (pleasantly) by the size when my first one arrived.

    I can't even sight an average price really. I guess the $200 range would be semi-average. The prices are seeming to go up lately, which I'm not crazy about.

    Ria, mine is a Takara. An Ashton-Drake would be fine for your little gal, or any of the other girls. Not a Kenner, though. I can't see myself ever dishing out the $$$.

    I'm a little jealous of you girls with Friendly Freckles. I'm trying really hard not to buy her right now, but I'm probably going to end up with her. It's so hard deciding which one I want next!!!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Have you seen Robbinetta Wish?! Two of my favorite things in one -- Blythe and Hello Kitty. :)

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  17. Retro PlantsJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    thanks for the info dear. . . nice to know where to get info and goodies for these dollies. . .
    it's becoming a Blythe world :)

    my fav Blythe right now is NOSTALGIC POP. . .
    i want her SOOOO bad i can tastes it!

    i also have been spying the new Simply Mango and Simply Guava. . . i have a Simply Peppermint and she would love to have her South American sisters join her!

    did you see that they come with doggies?
    eekkk!

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  18. skunkboyJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Aaaaa! You said Ribbonetta Wish! I waaaaaaant her, but she is kinda out of my price range right now. The bad part is that she was much, much cheaper when she was released. :( Still, she is at the top of my wish list!

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  19. SummerStormJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    I really like the Zooey blythe and Willa. Wouldn't it be cute to make a Coraline doll??? It would be really perfect cause the dolls have cute large eyes!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Oh yay! I'm so glad you posted this.
    I have my eye on the casiopea spice blythe that's coming out this month.
    It's because she has the same color hair as me.
    I'm a nerd.
    Hahahah.

    Thanks so much for the info! This is exciting!

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  21. S and OJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I'm laughing because of what you said at the beginning of the post, about hating bloggers who apologize for not blogging...*confession time* I am one of those!
    it's never seemed like a backwards thing to do -- blogging is part of living for me :)

    on another note, I'm really wanting one of those little creepy-cute-mischievous-looking dollies :) I would dress it up all day long!

    ~Olivia

    p.s. ur blog is uber cute...

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  22. BuenoBuenoJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    what made you start collecting these?
    just curious. did you collect dolls as a child?
    you kinda look like a doll.
    xo
    b

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  23. Sweet EscapeJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    hhhmm,,i'm not sure what the name of mine is either??,,i bought her in tokyo, japan at the junie moon store!!,,i had to part with the box as it didn't fit in our luggage :-( She came with purple hair, but now has a black wig!!,,thank you for posting all this awesome info!!!,,,i wanna try and customize her but i'm so scared to ruin her!!!,,oh!,, and i'm super excited for your shop update!!!! eeek!!!

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  24. Laura-JaneJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    firstly im new to your blog and i LOVE it!"!!
    my blythe is a stargazer which i got from brighton in england! love her my mum left her on the doorstep and knocked on the door and when i opened it she was there!!!
    i wanna get another very soon she is my first and only blythe and ive had her for 2 years!!!
    my favourite blythe is either mod molly, bow wow trad or merry skier! i like all the straight long haired blythes:)

    i tihnk its really cute that u and ur daughter have a blythe doll each! i hope one day i have a kiddie who wants to play dolls with me!!!

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  25. Treehugger_31July 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I just ordered my very first Blythe...Bohemian Peace! I'm so excited and super impatient for her to arrive. She's coming all the way from Hong Kong so I guess I will have a long wait. :(

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