Also YES the skin tones in the factory are so much better. I really wish Blythe and Pullip would have a larger variety of skin tones, it’s long overdue.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
👆🏼THIS!
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
I already had many pro reasons for the fakes, but after learning that the stocks don’t have darker skin, that was it for me. Like that should be reason enough to support the fakes. IMO.
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
I’ve recently gotten into Blythe, mainly with the intent to customise, and I have sooo many reasons for preferring the factory ones. The fact that I’m mainly wanting to customise is a big one through. I’m not too big a fan of the normal Blythe faces, they’re just really simple and a bit strange looking to me. I didn’t used to like Blythe at all, but seeing the custom potential it grew on me. Still iffy with the stock for that reason haha… The customisation is what drew me to Blythe and I really want to create one! Hopefully I will be able to soon.
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Factory Blythes are so much fun and SO versatile in their custom potential! I'm hoping to start on my second-ever custom soon. I just don't have a vision for her yet 😆 Hope you enjoy embarking on your first custom. It takes a lot of patience, but the payoff is worth it 🩷
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
@@TheDollCoven thank you! I actually just received the doll the other day! Excited to start working on them! Good luck on your second custom :)
@enigma1nz2 ай бұрын
I have received my factory Blythes (yes, there are two) after wanting one ever since they were back on the market in early 2000s, but could never justify the price. My impressions so far - I am in love. Got tanned matte beauties, one with looong wavy dark blonde with ash blonde streaks hair and one with blonde bob. Beautifully made, eye mechanism works fine, my only ick is the factory standard pink eyes, that’s just bad. I’ll replace with something flattering. I am slowly getting them dressed and accessorised, earrings, shoes etc. Overall I didn’t even expect them to look so gorgeous in person. Thank you for your video, I was dying to know what differences between them would be.
@TheDollCoven29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! Srsly, what's the deal with those pink eye chips? I know maybe one person who doesn't mind them, while the rest of us are like: ❌🚫. So happy to hear you're loving your gals and having fun dressing and accessorizing them! 😊
@Lynnee20018 ай бұрын
Custom Blythe collector here 😅! I feel like it all depends on what which individual person likes in their dolls. Some people really favour a good jointed body but some people really just put their dolls on a shelf and that’s that. Part of the reason I collect customs is that the stock & factory base just don’t do it for me. I love the resin eye chips that are really detailed & beautiful, so that’s a big one for me + the lips I just can never get on with 😂 I also love doll photography & I have a diorama and I want to get some lovely furniture pieces for it. 🫶🏻 All dolls are valid & I don’t really understand when people make it controversial 🤍
@TheDollCoven8 ай бұрын
Customs are amazing!! And that's so cool you have a diorama. I have a very modest one due to space constraints. If it were up to me, I'd have an entire room of different dioramas (cottagecore, goth, Kawaii, Edwardian, etc 😆)
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
I think a lot of the controversy comes from people making comparisons to the BJD community and recasters. Which for that, it is absolutely an issue! But Blythe is not the same, it’s not a small artist who is losing profit due to cheaper fakes, it’s a big company and the OG creator has passed away as well. The fact that the stocks do not have diversity and the fakes do, is a bit of controversy as well in the opposing direction. Which I think is reason enough to support the fakes! People should have access to diversity.
@dreamwithinadreamfilms10 ай бұрын
I really love the poseability of the factory Blythe dolls. I have one that looks a little like your Float Away Dream, with minty hair, and I also really love the interchangeable hands that many factory dolls come with. The eye mechanism is a bit stiff though, and it squeaks! Great review! 💖
@TheDollCoven10 ай бұрын
Totally agree: Factory Blythes are wonderful! Thank you so much for watching 🥰
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
I wonder if anyone has ever tried using WD40 on the eye mechs? It seems it might could help that issue, but I’m not sure. Curious to know if anyone has tried
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
I love my factory girls' hair. They are incredible.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Right?! 👌🏼
@OctoberPoppets11 ай бұрын
Factory Blythes were what finally got me into collecting, the accessibility re:budget was great and there was such a fantastic selection of options. However, as somebody who prefers the matte finish, the darker skinned dolls are lacking in that department. I super agree with the manageability of the hair, I find myself having to maintain their hair a lot more than my RH/SH dolls. Any sort of light jostling seems to mess them up.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Right?! Factory Blythe hair is a diva all on its own 🤣 Thanks for watching!
@charliemayfilms15507 ай бұрын
If you want to customise it then you can sand it and that will get rid of the glossy finish. I’ve not seen anyone try this, but if you don’t want to fully customise it you can probably just spray some matte varnish that’s used for customising and it would matteify it without ruining the paint underneath
@TechCoven11 ай бұрын
I don't have either type of Blythe but this was informative! Sounds like unique pros and cons all around. I'll probably still lean towards factory eventually because of budget but we'll see ✨
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Please keep me updated on if you end up buying a Blythe and what you think! The factory dolls are wonderful--so many options to choose from 🩷 Thanks so much for stopping by, Allison!
@AmbrosiasDollhouse7 ай бұрын
Great review of both dolls. You are really helping my purchase research!!! 😁✨😍✨
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Happy purchasing! Hope you enjoy your new dolly friend(s) 🩷
@albee3237 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I am new to Blythe dolls and you answered a lot of questions for me! 😊
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Yay, glad you found this helpful!
@linphillips833111 ай бұрын
What kind of stand do you use for Blythe? I find the ones that come with stock Blythes are on the flimsy side for her top-heaviness.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
I use the wooden dolls stands from Etsy shop PinkarioGift 😊
@fangfang.boogie11 ай бұрын
I had my Urban Ellie on a factory body and switched back to her stock body bc of that big ol’ head making the body crumble. I have yet to try obitsu and hear they can be more sturdy. I loved this video, I want a full factory girl to play w, they are so unique in their own ways!
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
Factory girls are fun. Playline blythes!
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
Obitsu is def more sturdy. Meg is back on IG, otherwise I'll ask her when I see her in Nov.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
I've been curious about the obitsu as well! Thanks for watching, Deni! 🥰
@murielsminiobsession11 ай бұрын
Great comparison video! I'm very curious about the factory Blythes. So far the non articulated body is my biggest peeve about the stock Blythe because I LOVE posing my dolls 😅 but I can also see what you mean about them standing better.
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Yes, I can totally see why the stock Blythe body would be annoying for you! Thanks so much for watching, Muriel! 😘
@anneswisher92076 ай бұрын
I like your presentation, very useful.
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
Haha before you even gave me the shout out I was so excited to see the hello kitty earrings on Orchid. So cute!
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
🥰🥰 Love them so much!
@ikalesunflower10 ай бұрын
Ive only got a factory Blyth so this was informative❤
@TheDollCoven10 ай бұрын
Glad you thought so, B! It was a fun one to film🥰
@TammyPowley11 ай бұрын
Oh my, thank you for linking me in your description, wow!
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Thank *you* for your informative videos! 🩷
@BeCreativewithTerryJeanette8 ай бұрын
Orchid is a beautiful doll!
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@skeletonstripes34749 ай бұрын
this was such a great video!! i love your voice n this was super informative since im new to blythe dolls :3
@TheDollCoven8 ай бұрын
Aww thank you so much! Hope you're enjoying the world of Blythe 😆😊
@ClaireWhoMakesThings7 ай бұрын
Hello from the UK. I really enjoyed your video. I made a video similar to yours last year. I could really do with doing an updated video, as I am more experienced with my fakes now, and I have four real Neo sized now, and one on the way. I have a real Middie, and a real petite on the way. I really enjoyed how you compared each element of the dolls.
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Ooh, I would love to see a video where you show your Middie and petite! I have neither.
@ClaireWhoMakesThings7 ай бұрын
@@TheDollCoven I’m currently in the process of editing my Middie video. I hope that petite arrives this weekend.
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
Yesss I rather all my blythes have ear holes.
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
I think GSC has improved the hair grease 😅 It's decent on Quintessential so sounds like doll hair for 2023 are ok
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed that they continue to improve with the hair. I'll be curious to see how Suri's hair is when I get her.
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
Shanelle is the RH doll
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
Yep, Shanelle Onyx is the SH
@Flower42292 ай бұрын
I’m so curious how your husband ended up with a Blythe!
@TheDollCoven2 ай бұрын
He saw my Floating Away Dream and wanted a stock Blythe for himself! He decided on Urban Fairy Ellie. I have a video on my channel that shows his collection 😊
@googkegoogle6827 ай бұрын
The factory eye mechanism is fine. You are pulling it incorrectly. Pull at a 45° angle. Factory's are all around better.
@TheDollCoven7 ай бұрын
Even pulling at a 45-degree angle, the eye mechs are a lil sticky on some of my dolls, but it isn't a dealbreaker. I love both factories and stock! Thanks for stopping by 💜
@lifeinboston10111 ай бұрын
I still dislike pink and orange front facing 😅
@TheDollCoven11 ай бұрын
I think I'm with ya on that! I wish they would include a purple eye chip! Thanks so much for watching, Jan! 😍😘
@enigma1nz2 ай бұрын
I have received my factory Blythes (yes, there are two) after wanting one ever since they were back on the market in early 2000s, but could never justify the price. My impressions so far - I am in love. Got tanned matte beauties, one with looong wavy dark blonde with ash blonde streaks hair and one with blonde bob. Beautifully made, eye mechanism works fine, my only ick is the factory standard pink eyes, that’s just bad. I’ll replace with something flattering. I am slowly getting them dressed and accessorised, earrings, shoes etc. Overall I didn’t even expect them to look so gorgeous in person. Thank you for your video, I was dying to know what differences between them would be.