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Dolls for Dolls

Written on June 24, 2015 at 2:30 pm by Michelle
Filed under: Article

One of the nice things about having a collection of small toys is that they make great photo props with Blythe dolls. I’m very fond of photos of Blythe dolls with the mini Lalaloopsy dolls because it looks very sweet when dolls have dolls that are sized appropriately. And then there’s the not quite to scale plush that also make for fantastic photos, and the furniture that I can put the dolls on.

20150624“This is my dragon and my dolly. Do you want to play with me?”

There’s something fun about setting up a photo with toys that aren’t Blythe – just for something different. And if you have a dragon figurine? All the better to include it in. Who doesn’t love a good Blythe and dragon photo? But my favourite doll to put with Blythe would have to be the mini Lalaloopsy, she slightly edges out the My Little Pony figurines that I have.

What are your favourite dolls for dolls? Do you have mini Lalaloopsy dolls for your Blythes?

Cameo’s wearing: dress/Puppy52Dolls, leggings/Endangered Sissy.

QOTW: Ratio of Bangs or No-Bangs?

Written on June 22, 2015 at 12:00 pm by Michelle
Filed under: Question of the Week

Blythe comes in a variety of hair styles and hair colours, and most recently a family member commented on how I have more dolls with bangs than dolls without bangs. It was in that moment I actually had to take stock of what dolls had bangs and which ones didn’t.

With bangs: 7 Neos, 2 Middies = 9

Without bangs: 5 Neos, 3 Kenners = 8

20150622There’s just something about Middies with
bangs that make them look infinitely cuter.

Pretty even (and oh-em-gee, when did I get so many dolls?!) overall, if I do want to even it out the next doll would need to be without bangs. I do think that I prefer dolls with bangs though, because it’s just easier than sorting out side parts (or centre parts), but some of my personal favourites in the collection are without bangs.

Do you have more dolls with bangs or without bangs?

Lydia Melbourne’s wearing: dress/chelleshocks (me!)
Kitty Brighton’s wearing: dress/chelleshocks (me!)

Sponsor BlytheLife in July!

Written on June 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm by Michelle
Filed under: News

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There are three spots currently available for the month of July and all sponsorship funds from now until July 2015 will be donated to BlytheCon Vancouver 2015!

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Today’s the Day!

Written on June 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm by Michelle
Filed under: Musings

20150619Every celebration needs a Kenner!

Some of you may be aware that the entire time I’ve been writing BlytheLife, I’ve also been a full-time student. I graduated with a degree in 2012, then promptly started the cycle all over again with another degree program less than three months later. As of today (somewhere between 9am and 12pm), I will have walked across a stage in a not-so-flattering cap and gown and have my name announced as I officially graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This may not seem like very Blythe-related news, but I choose to look at it like “Hey, Michelle will have a Real Job™ soon and will therefore be able to buy a lot more Blythe-related things, when she’s not saving up for life’s necessities.” Because buying a car and moving out are goals that come before buying another dolly. Maybe.

The Addictive Aspect of Blythe

Written on June 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm by Michelle
Filed under: Musings

20150618There is something about doll collecting that is addictive. With Blythe it’s three fold for me. The dolls, the clothes, the shoes. Oh, the shoes! What probably doesn’t help is that there is always a new release of some sort, followed by the latest in fad customs, well-made tiny fashions, and did I mention the shoes? Due to the social aspect of Blythe, it’s hard to avoid seeing photos of someone’s new dolls or new doll related purchases, which really drives the keeping up with the Joneses factor of the hobby. With that in mind, when does enough become enough?

Blythe, like many hobbies, is a luxury. I had a conversation a while back with a friend in the hobby who was upset as she had to go without buying a new doll because her child (her real-life, flesh-and-blood child) had a growth spurt. And due to this growth spurt, that money earmarked for a new Blythe was going to have to go towards clothing her child. While I had heard people joking in the past about needing to eat instant noodles for a week to make up for the fact that they bought a new doll, it also didn’t occur to me that for some people this isn’t a joke.

Because Blythe is a hobby, that means it show rank lower than necessities: shelter, heat, electricity (because if you didn’t have electricity and internet and a computer, you would not be reading BlytheLife right now!), food, clothing (for you and your children), transportation, and a whole host of other things. If you’re getting upset over needing to use money to clothe your growing child (and, let’s be honest, I think most people would say that a child experiencing a growth spurt is a good thing) instead of buying the doll that happened to catch your eye that one day, maybe it is time to step back and reevaluate your spending – or go on a budget, as it were.

The nice thing about Blythe is that it can be as expensive or inexpensive as you’d like. Some people create everything for themselves, while others find themselves with a mixture of self-made and bought clothing and shoes. The important thing is to not get too carried away with the spending.

While it may be fun to get lots of packages in the mail (and I love getting packages in the mail!) it can be also very easy to get carried away or forget that yes, you do need to pay off your credit card bill eventually. It can be easy to get caught up in buying new releases, new customs, whatever customs happen to pop up on Facebook, but it is important to remember that Blythe is a luxury hobby because is not a necessity. Spend wisely, and save up when you need to. If it was meant to be, you’ll eventually wind up owning that doll or dress or whatever it is that you want. And if not, then something else will come along and catch your eye.

Alternatively, you could find yourself in a cycle of buying and selling, which for the fickle collector may be the route to go if you easily tire of what you already own and enjoy the aspect of trading.

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