Mich is a moderator over in the Offbeat Bride Tribe. She’s come to Offbeat Home to share her new hobby.
I originally discovered Blythe dolls somewhere on the internet many years ago and lusted after them (but not their price tag! These dolls sell on eBay anywhere from $130 to $2500.)
I just LOVED everything about them: their big oversized heads, colour-changing eyes, endless combinations of hair colours and styles, the amazing outfits people dress them in — and the best thing is the photography!
People dress up their dolls in great outfits and then pose them places — outdoors, indoors, famous landmarks — to look like the dolls are real and enjoying a day out and stopping to pose for a photo.
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This obsession-from-afar continued until a couple of months ago. I was again searching through Blythe websites and pinning soooo many images to my pinterest when I discovered Blybe dolls on eBay. Now, I don’t want to get into a debate about the ethics of purchasing a clone doll: it was $40, and the perfect entrance for me to practice customization like sanding down her face, giving her new makeup, and rerooting hair before I shell out a few hundred dollars on a real Blythe doll.
So I ordered my doll on eBay. I waited and waited for the international postage, and she arrived one day with her shocking pink hair, green/blue/pink/orange eyes, and the cutest little face ever.
I’ve made so many clothes for her and LOVE taking her picture. My husband thinks I’m crazy — just wait ’til he finds out that the doll will be coming on our honeymoon with us, complete with a new Hawaii vacation wardrobe!
Despite being JUST dolls, I think the girls are so expressive. I think it’s all in the eyes. Depending on their clothes, they can really show a personality in the pictures! Other people may find it crazy, but I love my new girl.
If you’ve got Blythe dolls, let’s band together! Post a link to your photos in the comments. Oh — and one more thing: my girl still needs a name. Any suggestions?
Hyacinth.
I collect begoth dolls and currently have about 40 of them. Give or take a few. I am 44 years old/young.
Awesome! Wanna do a guided tour of your collection?
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I’m turning 27 this year and I’ve been collecting Monster High dolls for almost 2 years now… I hit 40 dolls in my collection last week. I never saw myself as a doll collector, honestly; but when my primary hobby turned into a career an opening in my life emerged, and I was introduced to MH just at that time! I keep them in my office, and they inspire me. And while my family and my fiance don’t exactly “get it”, they are supportive and respectful of it… which is always nice. ^_^
I am 20 years old and I did not play with dolls all too much when I was young. I did not really get it…now I do. I am in love with American Girl dolls or dollas that are a little more proportionate like AG dolls. Personally, dolls with big heads and stick bodies make me cringe. They dont scare me or anything. I just dont like it that they are disproportionate. But everyone has their pick : )
I dress them up and make youtube videos with them ^.^Not just with dolls, but all my toys and figurines!
Hello i am relieved to hear that I am not the only one who plays with dolls. I collect Barbie, Sindy and Design a Friend dolls. I cannot afford Blythe dolls unfortunately but i am pleased after being shamed in the past for playing with dolls that there are others like me out there. My dolls are my best friends and i know I can trust them with anything. i actually talk to my dolls as though they are actual people and they all have their own personalities. i struggle with life a lot and i despise reality. My dolls keep me sane and allow me to get on with life the best that I can. I dont know what i would do without them.