Welcome to the second in the series of Blythe stock doll reviews! Reviewed by collectors for collectors. This is a series to share our love for stock dolls and will lead up to the stock doll exhibition at the BCSG 2017 come November 2017.
Our second reviewer in the series is Happy Blythes. Happy Blythes has been collecting stock and customs Blythe dolls since 2010. She loves this hobby for the photography and social aspects and is currently in the committee for Blythecon Singapore 2017. Happy Blythes loves to share her passion for Blythe with her two young children and posts beautiful photos on both her Facebook and Instagram accounts. Her blog is happypoisons. We thank Happy Blythes for her review and support.
Name of Release: Marabelle Melody
Release Date: September, 2010
Release Price: ¥27,300
Face Type: Radiance
Skin Type: Natural
Make Up: Eye shadow-Light Brown, / Lips-Orange Pink / Cheeks-Pink
Eye Color: Pink (right), Blue Gray with Halo (front), Light gray (left), Light brown (front)
* all special colors
Hair Color: Blonde (light yellow and yellow mixed color)
Eyelids: Light brown
Eyelashes: Special use
Earrings: Piercings present
Manicure: Orange pink
Set: Doll, pink one-piece dress, white one-piece dress, scarf, head band, pannier, earrings, ribbon socks, compact, stick, shoes, red one-piece dress, all-in-one, socks, boots, hair rubber band, shorts, stand, booklet, serial number code
Which other release she reminds you of: Ice Rune, but only because of their hair style and color
Current Price: $600US
I hesitated getting a Marabelle Melody because I had an Ice Rune and I couldn’t get the difference without actually having both of them. To me, she had the exact same hair style (from pictures) and her hair color didn’t seem to far off. However, when I received her I was not disappointed!
Her hair is thick and has two distinct tones of lemony yellow and if you look closely it falls wonderfully in soft curls. The length is long and just how I personally like it. Its not messy and it is easily styled. Her eye chips are super lovely and shine and sparkle. The colors also match her overall look and hair color so well.
I was and still am impressed with her stock, especially as the stock clothes are getting less and of lower quality (in my humble opinion). Her stock is super extensive and she even has props such as a wand and a special locket. Her socks are so adorable too with small ruffles and a bow on the top, but do be careful as my second Marabelle seemed to have hers stained by the shoes.
Her box is huge! and i mean HUGE! So shipping might be an issue and could be quite costly on top of her already inflated price. However, I think she is really a beauty and a great addition to any collection. One of my favorite anniversary girls!
Did you enjoy the review? Wanna submit your own? Please send us yours at blytheconsingapore@gmail.com! Remember to follow the format of this review and send us at least three pictures, preferably one of the doll in the box with her stock, one of her in stock and one of her out of stock.
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