Blythe... and the littlest pet shop? Huh?

[Mary Kathryn]

Only way to keep a hobby going is to keep it growing by attracting new participants. I dare say most of us started early with a love of dolls and figures. The more the merrier. Also, the more the better the selection and prices will be. That's just my two cents, though.

[DollyKim]

Just saw a couple at the store and passed because I can't stand the eyes, they have the lines in them like porcelain dolls do and I don't care for the staring boggled look. Was hoping for a mini Freaky Frieda but it will have to be one with sleep eyes. One comes with a scooter and a side car for the pet.

And I stand by the idea they are massively over packaged.

[TieflingBoy]

I'm wondering if this is any indication of Hasbro's intentions:

http://www.simplicity.com/p-5261-blythe ... othes.aspx

For anyone who doesn't want to look, the package has "Licensed by Hasbro" written in the bottom corner.

[DollyKim]

I have the pattern and it's nice. M Blythe is on a Teen Skipper body and it fits her, will fit Licca bodied Blythes too.

Pattern companies have done this before, when Bratz first came out I remember seeing official and unofficial patterns for them. Like me and some of my books you see a market, even if it's small, and make a cash grab, getting an official license means money all the way around. Patterns are clever because they know those who have invested in a Blythe are likely to sew for her but most people won't because they're lazy or don't know or want to know how to sew. The price tag for Blythe is still likely to turn parents off as the fact she can't really fit Barbie stuff. While in line at Disneyland I was only able to sell a mother on buying some princess dolls after I told her they had Barbie bodies and would fit Barbie stuff.

[absynthe1972]

I saw these in our local Wal-Mart. I passed the stand three or four times trying to decide if I wanted one. I shrugged my shoulders and decided against getting one of them. I might regret it later on, though.

[DollyKim]

I say if you really want a Blythe that size get a Petit, more choices in appearance, sleep eyes, and so on. Dolls shouldn't come with regrets over getting them or not getting them.

[Wardah]

In my opinion both have different pros and cons. For example the Littlest Pet Shop ones can look up and down as well as side to side as well as they are less expensive. Plus there are a lot of much cuter ones that are not out yet.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

[DollyKim]

Hmmm, I think though I'll hold out on either until I find one with white hair since I want a mini Frieda.

BBTS is a good way to go however, I've had several happy purchases from them in the past and they pack beyond well.

[Wardah]

I'd rather get one when it shows up in the store since I can inspect them for flaws but BBTS (as well as Entertainment Earth) is good to see what is coming up before it gets released. I am sure these take the same size wig as normal Petites since I really doubt they will ever release a white haired one. I myself would rather pick one based on eye color and skin tone since those have got to be the hardest things to change.