Review: Disco Boogie, 2003 EBL

My Disco Boogie, Micah, was my first official Blythe purchase. She didn't come with her box, but was shipped to me with her shipper box and all of her stock. She has a small 'birthmark' on the back of her thigh which I actually think is kinda cute.

She woke up like this.

Hair

I'm obsessed with her hair. It is two toned, with a lighter shade of blonde highlights on the top and a deeper beige blonde underneath. She has the thickest hair I've personally seen on a Blythe. I'm not sure if it's just mine but it's super full and has a lot of volume to it. The curls also lay really pretty. I did give her a spa treatment when I first got her and reshaped it because it was a little messy out of her bubble wrap! Seriously beautiful hair! Sometimes I just stare...

Face

The classic bowler hat!

Being an EBL, she has the wispy eye lashes and I think probably the most mischievous of the face molds. She always seems to look either a bit judgmental or like she may be up to something! Her eyes are probably my biggest let down with her. She has front facing yellow and pink eye chips which, to me, don't feel very versatile. They are actually kind of alarming! I may switch out an eye chip or two for a soft blue or brown but I always change my mind when I think about customizing anything about her.

Disco Boogie stock clothing. The shoes are so cute!

Stock

The biggest thing I appreciate about the older releases is their incredible detail to stock and putting that little bit of story into their accessories. She comes with a green bra and boy shorts, pink star t-shirt, jeans with fray detail, yellow ankle socks, platform sneakers, and a cute pink jacket that says Disco Boogie on the back. Her accessories are a boombox, fanny pack, a visor, and a whistle necklace. That's a lot of stock!! The pieces I use are the t-shirt, shoes, and sometimes the bra which makes a useful layering piece. Overall, I'm not really into the style of her stock and I think she looks kinda funny in it now that she's developed a personality of her own.

Rocking the "no neck" look! :)

Personality
My Disco Boogie's name is Micah and she gives me a tomboy, rough-and-tumble kind of vibe. I want to take more action oriented shots of her which I still need to figure out how to stage properly! I can see her scaling furniture and some fun jumping/falling pics in her future! I really like to dress her in shorts and pants with the socks askew. Little bow-ties and collars make her look super cute too. I also like her in short, shift style dresses, as long as she's got room to move and it's not too restrictive. Overall, she was a great first doll for me and will always be special to me!

Good God, that Grail Girl!

So I thought I would take a minute and list out some of my personal grail girls. Those ever elusive or expensive dolls that hopefully, with luck and a little bit of financial planning, will someday be a part of the family!

Picadilly Dolly, 2002 EBL

I'm a little bit partial to EBLs for some reason. And red heads (although I don't yet have one moved in). And straight bobs with bangs. So, she's pretty much a home run for me! Her stock clothes are pretty cute and she seems like she would have a lot of personality in photos.

Gentle River, 2007 RBL

Gentle River has such amazing stock. I like all of it and the amount that she comes with is really nice. The colors make me imagine a sort of red riding hood elf maiden. I know, it's weird! When I look at how much the older dolls used to come with - a couple different outfits, an accessory, tights, shoes, hair pieces - well, it's nice to see a doll that feels like she is worth the price. I've also found myself attracted to her shorter curly hair. I think I like that on some dolls because it seems fairly manageable. She's also the kind of doll that I think really tells a story and I wouldn't reimagine her style much different than her stock.

Prima Dolly Peach, 2007 RBL

She is probably one of the most beautiful dolls I've seen (although the image doesn't showcase her at all). I'm kind nervous at the prospect of getting her because I'm actually scared at how much I would have to spend on her wardrobe to do her justice. She is not a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl, to me anyway! I think her hair is the perfect shade of soft pink, very feminine and innocent. Her stock doesn't interest me at all but it's definitely about the doll herself and who she can become!

Miss Sally Rice, 2008 RBL

There's something inherently special about Miss Sally Rice. The translucent skin is just so pretty. Such a soft, sweet face and the minty hair color is a dream. I'm always slightly horrified when I see MSR customized beyond recognition! There's only so many of her left in the world! Dramatic, I know.

Bloomy Bloomsbury, 2009 FBL

Another girl with short hair. What is it with the short bobs and me? A girl with beautiful stock. While I don't think I would use much of it outside her total outfit, I have to say, it would be just fine with me to leave her in her stock a good portion of the time.

Nostalgic Pop, 2010 RBL

The skin, the hair, the beautiful pouty face. I can't handle it. She's one girl where her stock really helps to make her a fun, colorful addition. The little green jumper would always be worn by one of the girls, and her mustard yellow blouse would be just as useful. I kinda see her dressed more elegant after she's out of her stock. Yeah, she's lovely.

So that's my list right now.. so far. It's an evolving list so it may change over time. And hopefully, one may come off the list in the future because she has joined my pack! Let me know below what girl has your heart!

Let's get this started!

Hey everyone, it's Josh Gone! I'm pretty new to the Blythe world but it's quickly taken me by surprise. It started a short time ago when I randomly saw a friend on Facebook taking pictures of her doll out with her during a night on the town! I have to say that seemed funny to me but I couldn't get her shiny forehead and big eyes out of my head after that (the Blythe doll, not the friend)!

Within a week I was stalking dolls on E-bay and trying desperately to understand all the terminology out there within the hobby. I started my collection with a factory doll and realized that I was really interested in the stock dolls and beginning a real collection. Soon after I won my first official release on an auction and it was all over from there! And of course, by winning, I mean throwing wads of cash out into cyberspace to get a doll delivered to my door in 2 to 3 weeks. You know, how that goes!

On this blog, I want to keep updates on my current Blythe family, share clothing hauls, customizations, and general Blythe related updates. Soon I'll do a review of the dolls I do have and will do a deboxing blog on my new girl when she arrives next month! She will be my first never removed from box doll and I'm so excited to get her! Join me!