tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post7048963791793560560..comments2024-03-29T02:30:12.695-04:00Comments on The Toy Box Philosopher: Bleeding Edge Goth Doll "Olivia O'Lantern"--A Guest Review!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-70965428349721901282016-05-06T09:18:38.290-04:002016-05-06T09:18:38.290-04:00I have two BE GOTH that I purchased from comic con...I have two BE GOTH that I purchased from comic con I believe 2005, and had signed by the artist. One is Dagger, and the other is the purple limited edition Malice in Wonderland. I displayed them unopened since I bought them and now looking to sell. I don't know where or who would appreciate them and so I don't know where to begin. Any suggestions? Jc1221https://www.blogger.com/profile/14341323882821728393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-5399998001751456122015-11-25T12:11:32.808-05:002015-11-25T12:11:32.808-05:00Oh no it's a shame to find out they are discon...Oh no it's a shame to find out they are discontinued :( I have two Be Goths (Esperanza de Muerte and one of the Princess Ai's) I've always loved the aesthetic of them but my doll collecting journey hadn't really progressed enough for me to be brave enough to buy more than those at the time.<br /><br />I will say I love this girl as I love fae and the folklore, and those ears aloneRachel523https://www.blogger.com/profile/17585469792828062088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-1284812220244549432015-08-04T02:46:43.230-04:002015-08-04T02:46:43.230-04:00Hi Amanda! It's so nice to hear from you! The ...Hi Amanda! It's so nice to hear from you! The Begoth dolls had the most creative design, it's such a pity they were discontinued. Are you still involved with dolls these days?BlackKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014093330317682849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68336906139732863352015-08-03T21:27:19.873-04:002015-08-03T21:27:19.873-04:00Hi Guys,
I'm the artist that designed and pa...Hi Guys, <br /><br />I'm the artist that designed and painted this doll's face and tattoos. Glad you like it. Sorry you're not so stoked about the apparent 'pink eye' on versions of her...hee hee. <br /><br />I have to say that I loved painting every single one of the Begoth Dolls and love working with Steve/Stefan, who are both tremendous talents and wonderful people, not to Amanda Turnerhttp://www.pintsizeart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-19272301991028680472014-03-18T13:29:05.220-04:002014-03-18T13:29:05.220-04:00Love this doll-set. I have a similar passion too. ...Love this doll-set. I have a similar passion too. I am a doll artist and have reborn a Chatty Cathy into a goth doll myself. If you care to see my work I am posting a link to photobucket where you will land on an album for two goth dolls.<br /><br />http://s246.photobucket.com/user/pegrita78/library/Gothic%20OOAK%20dolls%20by%20PrettyDollyBay You will need the password: prettydollybay to view Pegzateachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060897668954160598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-70893716932110978122014-03-11T23:22:14.237-04:002014-03-11T23:22:14.237-04:00Too cute.
Emily, I nominated you for the Liebster ...Too cute.<br />Emily, I nominated you for the Liebster reward. http://aprilperlowski-ofdolls.blogspot.jp/aprilperlowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776229165714962195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-21073641769836757902014-03-11T12:52:35.822-04:002014-03-11T12:52:35.822-04:00What a thoroughly entertaining guest review! I'...What a thoroughly entertaining guest review! I've been seeing Bleeding Edge Goth dolls in my local comic book store for ten years and never gave them a second thought. But now that I collect Monster High dolls I can see BeGoths as the forerunner to them. Your review has piqued my interest, especially since your Olivia is so sweet! I might have to see if my comic book store still has old stockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-38830678409819817372014-03-10T01:28:18.129-04:002014-03-10T01:28:18.129-04:00Hi! Frequent listener, first time caller. I love h...Hi! Frequent listener, first time caller. I love how Emily opens up TBP to guest reviews (not that I don't love hers, thus the "frequent" part). <br />I overcome my shys to offer some info!<br />I'm Pagan and since the ever awesome Nethilia already explained Samhain (I too am a little leery of it being just stuck in there like that), I can offer some info by way of herb lore (GNIhttp://etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-18253195378901644562014-03-09T22:14:39.286-04:002014-03-09T22:14:39.286-04:00Vera Tabray is one of the Super Nova characters fr...Vera Tabray is one of the Super Nova characters from the latest wave of Novi Stars. She is very difficult to find here in the States, and I missing my chance to get her from the US Amazon site, I ended up ordering her and Mimi Merize from the UK. The dolls seem readily available overseas. In fact, I have heard that MGA is halting all North American sales of Bratz (and I assume Bratzillaz) for j/a/s/o/nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916391390343775924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-31687897249910457182014-03-09T19:55:21.706-04:002014-03-09T19:55:21.706-04:00The staining might be removed by using acne cream ...The staining might be removed by using acne cream (strongest benzoyl peroxide), covering with saran wrap, and placing the part in the sunlight or under a strong light. You should cover the rest of the doll to protect it. It may take several tries before the ink fades. This site gives more detailed advice: http://www.justmagicdolls.com/articles/vinylcleaning/VinylStains.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-58947133414519411172014-03-09T10:38:13.113-04:002014-03-09T10:38:13.113-04:00Great review Melissa, hands down for me is the pum...Great review Melissa, hands down for me is the pumpkin vine tattoo. <br />What a shame though about quality and that they have been discontinued, oh well a beauty anyway. <br />Glad you found her at a decent price, I may have to start searching.... <br /> A treat as always, TinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-86753603301663336352014-03-09T07:55:32.808-04:002014-03-09T07:55:32.808-04:00Great review Melissa! Very detailed! I had already...Great review Melissa! Very detailed! I had already looked up some of these dolls after Emily mentioned them. I like the uniqueness of these dolls and the carefully made outfits that come with them. But the inflated prices on these, and the bodies make me wonder if they're worth buying. You're review must've helped many doubting people. Personally, they're not my cup of tea but I Dailey_Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740086073795347394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-68654706493539661782014-03-08T17:13:37.559-05:002014-03-08T17:13:37.559-05:00It's not incredibly loose, but that might be t...It's not incredibly loose, but that might be the outfit I have her in. My Atara, from the same series, has very loose stringing though. The legs are practically hanging by a thread. -OliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-61127303097129090372014-03-08T16:11:16.058-05:002014-03-08T16:11:16.058-05:00Hi, Melissa, I have a black Barbie with blonde hig...Hi, Melissa, I have a black Barbie with blonde highlights which I planned to colour red and redo the face to make it goth (the sculpt is very nice), I wasn't sure about that but now I'll put it higher in my to-do list :)<br /><br />I loved your review, it's a pity you don't have a blog of your own because I think you and I have many things in common.BlackKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014093330317682849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-64228257189831563182014-03-08T15:51:35.856-05:002014-03-08T15:51:35.856-05:00Your post needs a "Like" button :) I'...Your post needs a "Like" button :) I'm enjoying learning about these dolls. The tattoos and piercings are so cool. <br /><br />I was browsing the website someone mentioned and I saw they had some stands for these dolls for sale: http://www.wackystacker.com/BEDolls7.html (scroll down)<br /><br />That is one of my pet peeves: if the manufacturer is going to sell a doll that doesn'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-6582062774547829602014-03-08T13:14:47.321-05:002014-03-08T13:14:47.321-05:00I think the loose stringing was particularly bad i...I think the loose stringing was particularly bad in series seven. I own a bunch of BeGoths and my Atara Inferno definitely has the wobbliest legs, although Penelope Fabrique's aren't much better. Greta Vendetta's are improved, but that might just be 'cause she's a little newer (I'm sure Penelope and Atara's were bad right out the box though, when I bought them new on Ashleighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-28956521206988830642014-03-08T12:14:10.655-05:002014-03-08T12:14:10.655-05:00Olivia O-Lantern was actually my first "colle...Olivia O-Lantern was actually my first "collectable" doll! Begoths are the whole reason I got into doll collecting, and it's nice to see I'm not the only one who loves her! (We also share a name...well, kinda.) -OliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-1583549312451635212014-03-08T10:03:34.858-05:002014-03-08T10:03:34.858-05:00excellent very entertaining review, I think she is...excellent very entertaining review, I think she is the most beautiful of its kind dollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-80671714862125045642014-03-08T10:00:00.476-05:002014-03-08T10:00:00.476-05:00Very nice, in-depth review! I really like her deco...Very nice, in-depth review! I really like her decolletage tattoo - so cool! Her bio is great too. Begoth did a super job with her whole theme, everything ties together nicely.<br /><br />I'm wondering if you own a Maudlynne Macabre doll, and if so, what you think of her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-62332482801025934832014-03-08T08:36:57.364-05:002014-03-08T08:36:57.364-05:00I dont really like the neck piece. It would be bet...I dont really like the neck piece. It would be better if it was detachable so you can use it again if you wanted. I dont like how it sort of distracts you from the wings and tattoo a littleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-47998847845804232082014-03-08T02:03:44.700-05:002014-03-08T02:03:44.700-05:00I see the name/word Faerie and I think Maleficent ...I see the name/word Faerie and I think Maleficent especially when she looks kinda green. She is lovely doll and her and my little sister share a name, cool!Jessienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-17923621936027282712014-03-08T02:01:11.706-05:002014-03-08T02:01:11.706-05:00Oh she is so cute... sort of. Are the prairies sti...Oh she is so cute... sort of. Are the prairies still caked in snow? I don't watch the news and my grandparents live up there. Hope spring get there soon. Nice review.Alice Faithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-89591142341376933552014-03-08T01:33:02.490-05:002014-03-08T01:33:02.490-05:00I don’t know much about Samhain, either, but I thi...<i>I don’t know much about Samhain, either, but I think it is what Halloween used to be in the British Isles (and probably other parts of Europe too, but I don’t know for sure). I know that it is celebrated on the same day as Halloween, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably. It is still celebrated by those who follow Wiccan and Paganism...I think (please correct me if I am wrong!).</i>Nethiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028306446933404604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-50116055313201585792014-03-07T22:50:53.698-05:002014-03-07T22:50:53.698-05:00I would keep her on the same body cuz I like her u...I would keep her on the same body cuz I like her unique tattoos. Thanks Melissa, I enjoyed this review.Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118807604282642787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1726715699839627686.post-51083944054475034682014-03-07T22:13:28.075-05:002014-03-07T22:13:28.075-05:00thank you so much for the wonderful review! I agr...thank you so much for the wonderful review! I agree with the previous comment about the weird symbol-eyes, definitely off-putting. But this girl's eyes are just gorgeous, and I can definitely see why this line is considered the predecessor to the monster high line. I also have found myself drawn to winged dolls, and your review has inspired me to de-box one of my Vera Tabray dolls to get aj/a/s/o/nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916391390343775924noreply@blogger.com