Cali Guy Blaine (2004) - Beach Fun (2005) - Cali Girl Barbie - Unboxing & Review

[@Jeskers18]

Back when Mattel used to care about the quality of their doll fashions.

[@DeanReen]

So true! I have said it so much over the past few years that I have promised myself to stop saying it :P

[@raykalaw8863]

no hunny mattel still does it's just right now things are much more expensive than it was back then if they make a doll like they did back then now. The doll would be very expensive and nobody would be able to afford it.

[@adelinem1523]

I think Blaine is my fav male facemold for Barbie dolls. These dolls are simple but I love the little details in them. Loved seeing the magazine too, it reminded me of my childhood.

[@DeanReen]

That is true, they really did well with Blaine. So simple yet so handsome. The whole line was perfection. I forgot all about that Magazine, I remember having one as a kid too XD

[@stephaniegazell5631]

Blain is a great doll - I've always thought he was much more interesting and attractive than Ken. I have three of the Cali girls and I love their natural looking feet and their "sand" base stands.

[@DeanReen]

Definitely, he was more attractive and interesting. Yeah, the later Cali Girl dolls had the big feet didn't they? I think I remember having one with feet like that. Such an interesting idea. I wonder who designed the Cali Girl line?

[@meixingprofit3753]

Those are some handsome dolls. Great review! I really enjoyed your review of this doll.

[@Allaboutbarbiedolls]

Ah amazing! I love Blaine, but he's a bit hard to come by! So lucky to have them all. I just ordered one, and I see there aren't many unboxing videos of him, so I'm glad I found this one. Very informative and helpful, thanks.

[@DeanReen]

Thank you ❤️ Is he? I bought them all locally around the same time. Must have been one of those little blips 😂 Glad you liked this video. I was going to do all 3 separately but decided I couldn't wait to open them all 😊

[@Allaboutbarbiedolls]

@@DeanReen Very lucky to have found them all! He is such a great doll!

[@DeanReen]

@@Allaboutbarbiedolls Thank you ❤️😊

[@someoneelse9616]

I got mine off Facebook market place. At first I bought the listing because they where selling a Cali girl Christie for a good price. Blaine was also being sold with her in the listing but at first I didn’t care about him. Then when they got shipped to me I realized Blaine is actually a cool doll too.

[@raytheunusual]

I’m not sure the Blaine from GG is the same as the one from CG. If I remember, he’s from New York. I think Tori is the Australian in that line-Mattel likes Aussies! 😂 I’m sure that the break up was all for publicity and to spice up the image of Barbie during the hot competition Bratz was giving them. And it kinda worked tbh because I remember it! It was a big deal for Barbie to be single-Blaine was just a fling, as far as I’m concerned! Lol! It made her a little more hip I think. I love the tanned skin of these dolls and all the attention to detail. I really want the one in the set most as he kind of fits best with the girls I have so far. Thanks for reigniting my interest in CG, Bean. I’ll be sending you my bill 😅🙄💸 xx

[@DeanReen]

Yeah, they reinvented him. Very sloppy of Mattel. But I guess they already had the TM etc. Yeah! I think it must have been the olympic hype at the time. And Australia is huge on surfing. Bratz, don't get me started. I was just thinking today about how at school, the cool groups would be playing Bratz. I asked to join in with Barbie and they reacted like she was an incompatible piece or something. I think Barbie did quite well. I think they panicked too much and it just made them look desperate though. Lol, sure, send it through! :P

[@zakyalkawakibi]

I'm from Indonesia brother.... 😉😊🇮🇩 and I love your Blaine doll's.... so memorable my chilhood and I like your review.....

[@DeanReen]

Hello from Australia! I love Blaine, he too reminds me of my childhood. Glad you enjoyed the review ❤️

[@johnjunyeah7912]

Super handsome dolls❤❤ Especially love your haircut❤

[@DeanReen]

Thank you. Blaine is so dreamy! Thank you. I wanted this hairstyle for years! ❤️

[@someoneelse9616]

My Blaine has a discolored head from the body too from the boogie board one.

[@DeanReen]

I think most dolls from that year have an issue with discolouration, unfortunately 😔

[@fashiondolldreamer]

Have you EVER heard of an Aussie guy named BLAINE? LOL (Apologies to any Aussie guy who IS named Blaine out there, but you know what I mean... it isn't a very common name here.) Loving that big set with all his surfer gear! I guess 'Cali Girl' was the 21st century update of Malibu, hey? Love that they included a magazine with that set, too! I was in NO WAY a 'surfer dude' but I had those cargo shorts, raglan sleeve tops and over-shirts like that in the early noughties! And even a pair of board shorts exactly like that!! LOL I actually really like that stand on that second one... looks like he is standing on a sand dune or something! I guess the 'breakup' was all for publicity as I do remember all the stories, even in mainstream media. And didn't Mattel actually come out with a 'back together again' Ken when he reunited with Barbie?

[@DeanReen]

Never EVER! LOL, I did go on a 20 minute rant about how Mattel got the Aussie thing ALL wrong. I had to cut it out as it was far too long though :P Yeah! I guess it was Malibu 2.0, I never thought of that. Lol! Didn't we all! Actually, I wore more tracksuits. Not by choice though, that was my dad. I hated it. Yes, I think that was in 2010 after her 50th. I think they needed something big to keep the sales up. But now it seems they aren't together anymore. Do you watch Barbie's vlogs?

[@fashiondolldreamer]

@@DeanReen: No I don't watch Barbie's vlogs.... should I? I remember seeing one a while ago I think and thinking how it looked more like a digital version of Natasha! LOL :P (Oh can you PLEASE send me that rant if you still have it? I would LOVE to hear it as I thought Blaine was very much like what the Yanks think we Aussies are like... which, needless to say, is not very accurate! LOL)

[@DeanReen]

I don't watch all, I pick and choose. But some are quite fun. I will have to see if I kept the original footage. I usually delete after editing as I need the space. But I could always rant to you in person 😂

[@fashiondolldreamer]

@@DeanReen: I just watched another episode of those Barbie Vlogs and yep... It's Tash with an American accent! LOL I did like seeing all the latest 'Fashionista, Extra, Ken 60th etc.' dolls that are being sold now come to life though (which of COURSE Mattel would show, this being all about a tie-in to sell stuff...but it was kinda cute) Yes, you can rant all you want when you next visit! Like we always do!! LOL

[@lavendersky11]

@@DeanReen I'd be interested to hear what they got wrong about Aussies! Also, I love in this video when you said "No time for pets, DUDE!" That made me laugh. :)

[@someoneelse9616]

Also I’ve never had any boy dolls before I got Blaine but besides the discoloration from the head and the body the quality of the doll is great. Most the time I don’t like the head sculpt of Ken faces but the Blaine from the boogie board set is well executed.

[@DeanReen]

Ken has always been a very sturdy doll. I too don't like most of the faces though. They always seem to be a bit clumsy.

[@booksboardgamesbarbies6777]

Love it! Great video Dean. Only 5 mins in and I'm already commenting. lol I was thinking of buying a Blaine doll a long while ago, but instead bought a Beach Fun Christie recently because I really like her face.

[@DeanReen]

Thank you! Why not both? Christie is gorgeous. But so is Blaine :P All 3 of these guys were quite affordable actually. I have seen some for even cheaper since buying them :P

[@booksboardgamesbarbies6777]

@@DeanReen You are very welcome! Saving up to buy a vintage mattel doll from 1970 that I have wanted in my collection for a long time.

[@DeanReen]

Ahh, well that is definitely worth passing on Blaine. I can't wait to see who she is!

[@shelleygibson9536]

Like your video I ordered the first Blaine question was wandering if I take him out of he's box will he loose value??

[@DeanReen]

Thank you ❤️ It depends on what you value most. Money or play? Dolls in boxes do sell for more but if you can't enjoy him in the box is he of much value to you?

[@barbieboytimmy4414]

I recently went a bit crazy with the cali girl line, I got most of the dolls from that ara and am still looking for the rest! Lol

[@DeanReen]

Lol! It is very easy to do. They are so much fun. I remember them being wildly popular as a kid too.

[@eduardoanzafigueroa7147]

I have the second one since I was a kid. It is amazing.

[@DeanReen]

He is very handsome. Dolls have changed so much since then.

[@balenciaga91]

Wow I loved this!!! I wonder if Generation Girl Blaine and Cali Girl Blaine are the same sculpt? In my memory they are two totally different faces. Cali Girl Blaine is much more attractive 💖

[@DeanReen]

Thank you. I can't. say for sure but they look slightly different. It seems Cali Guy Blaine had fuller cheeks and a thinner nose. It could just be the paint or manufacture though?

[@adelinem1523]

GG Blaine is copyrighted 1999 while Cali Girl Blaine is 2001, so technically they are different sculpts. They look similar enough that I would say 2001 Blaine is heavily inspired from 1999 Blaine, but they're different enough that I would say they're not exactly the same sculpt.

[@DeanReen]

@@adelinem1523 Ahh! Thank you! Makes sense! 😂❤️

[@raytheunusual]

Also, I really like that noise in the beginning. Familiar, if that makes sense 😉💕

[@DeanReen]

Lol, I wanted to use you again. But I think it was a bit too loud. I freak myself out every time I play this video :P

[@samsaltlick]

Blaine has always been my favorite !!

[@DeanReen]

Mine too! I am really into the early ones now. I hope to get them soon.

[@karinal946]

In my opinion Blaine is so handsome and hot! His face is very beautiful.

[@DeanReen]

He is! It is such a lovely sculpt. I don't know why Mattel insists on not using the good sculpts much 🤷🏼‍♂️😂❤️😊

[@PriscillaPrentiss]

I have the Cali Blaine set you reviewed here and the Generation Girl Blaine set (the first release with the DJ turntable and records). I think the Generation Girl Blaine is gorgeous but thought it was odd when Mattel announced that Ken and Barbie had broken up. Obviously it was an attempt to boost sales for the line and was relieved when she dumped Blaine to get back with Ken (not sure what Mattel said happened in that storyline). I must admit I had a crush on that Generation Blaine doll back in the day (the only other two dolls that affected me that same way were the Dream Date Ken and Derek from the Barbie and the Rockers line - so embarrassed by that admission LOL). What bothers me about the Cali doll Blaine is that the coloring for the head and the body is different and doesn't match. His face looks almost gray compared to his very tan body but it's a nice sculpt.

[@DeanReen]

Awesome! I like the Generation Girl Blaine too. Yes, the breakup was weird and kinda gross. It makes me feel icky just thinking about it. Why would they ruin Barbie's reputation with scandal like that? Some male dolls are really cute. I totally get that. It seems they put more effort into the male dolls, even today. Even the first Ken looked more realistic and attractive than Barbie IMO. Yes, I find the fading quite annoying. Many dolls have that problem from the 00s I have found, even some silkstones go green.

[@swanamaidenpsyche]

One thing I like about him is that he has real hair

[@DeanReen]

Definitely! I always prefer my dolls to have rooted hair.

[@swanamaidenpsyche]

@@DeanReen Me too!

[@kingyago00]

Great video bro . Att: colombian fan

[@DeanReen]

Hello! Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it ❤️😊

[@useyourhead1996]

Like the red one..

[@DeanReen]

I think he is my favourite too! ❤️

[@huntertomlin3523]

Love this does beach fun Blaine knees bend loud like the other 2

[@DeanReen]

Yes, all 3 dolls have the same articulation. There isn't a lot of difference between them which is why I did all 3 in the same video.

[@Orgullozacatecano29]

Does beach fun Blaine bend his knees?? Can you really tell the difference between the first Blaine Cali guy and the beach fun Blaine as far as quality and Weight????

[@DeanReen]

Hi, yes he does! They are all basically the same in construction, weight, and quality. Beach fun did have a bit of a toxic plastic smell so they probably used a different plastic. But he has held up well.

[@PandoraBoxPanda]

Chookers Dean Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺 I have the first Blane but I bought him as a customs doll with real bits down stairs and the carpet matches the drapes 😇 I’m from Sydney Australia as well.

[@DeanReen]

Oi Oi Oi! 🇦🇺 Oh dear, he sounds special 😅 I know, Campbelltown right? You don't know a guy named Jordan do you?

[@PandoraBoxPanda]

@@DeanReen lol besides my 18 month old nephew I do actually , but that. Would depend if we are talking about the same person lol 😆 does your Jordan change his cars almost every week lol

[@DeanReen]

@@PandoraBoxPanda Lol, I don't think my Jordan drives. I just have a friend Jordan that lives in Campbelltown and mentioned knowing a doll collector. I am sure there are others around there, I don't get out much though :P I am always excited to meet other Aussie doll collectors, especially from Sydney. Even if it is only online.

[@PandoraBoxPanda]

@@DeanReen wouldn’t have been funny if it was the same person though. Yes I’m so happy to have meet you, meeting another Aussie so good your are my first Aussie friend, I haven’t been doing my channel for long I still have a lot to learn, it so much fun. As you can see I don’t have a lot of subscribers it’s taken a while not sure where I’m going wrong, but I’m getting there. I used to work on a TV show called QueerTV on community television then it went on to Foxtel. That kept me really busy at the time it went for 10 years lots of fun. So now I do this 😊

[@DeanReen]

I don't think you are doing anything wrong. I started by unboxing very popular dolls so I think that gave me a bit of a boost, but it has been a long and tedious journey. Ahhh! That explains it. I was thinking how were you so good in front of the camera from the first video 🤣

[@garettzeek1067]

i have Dance Party Blaine , My Room Blaine , an CG Blaine... i have the whole first wave of the Cali Girl barbie dolls .. i didnt like the 2nd wave of CG barbie with the big feet ... i had these dolls too growing up.....they were fun especially during the summer time ....

[@DeanReen]

Oooh! Lucky duck! I bet that makes for a great display. Yeah, the big feet were strange. I had a few of those dolls as a kid and was annoyed they couldn't wear my other dolls shoes. I also remember thinking their ankles were too thin in comparison XD

[@euvixxx]

Is it true that the theory that Barbie broke up with Ken and now dates Blaine?

[@DeanReen]

I believe so. But it didn't last long. I think she was single for a few years. I believe it was in 2010 that Barbie and ken got back together.

[@euvixxx]

@@DeanReen I understood and because I had seen a video of a girl and she explains everything else she doesn't say if they came back

[@euvixxx]

@@DeanReen And the video I saw was Brazilian Portuguese so ...

[@DeanReen]

Well, it is actually a bit confusing. They got back together in 2010 definitely. But in the blogs it seems they are just friends which is strange. I think Mattel doesn't care about keeping it consistent anymore.

[@euvixxx]

@@DeanReen ok thanks for explaining now got it

[@Mhmyeah901]

You are so rad!!! Do you have an Instagram?!

[@DeanReen]

Thank you! I used to have Instagram but not anymore.

[@huntertomlin3523]

Fun fact blain is Australian

[@DeanReen]

I am Australian too :)