tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post8140455761871307743..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: BFC Ink Doll Review: Calista, Yuko, Addison, Kaitlin, and NicoletteHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-16623452481382664752018-07-13T16:06:36.582-07:002018-07-13T16:06:36.582-07:00Hi there! I realize this is many years after the f...Hi there! I realize this is many years after the fact, but have you considered rerooting the hair on any of the BFC girls? I love their joints, but I've been reading a lot about their hair just being terrible. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978607908355642842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-9812467649165549362016-11-02T13:42:36.218-07:002016-11-02T13:42:36.218-07:00Hi Anonymous. I am considering letting at least on...Hi Anonymous. I am considering letting at least one of my BFC Ink dolls go, but I still haven't decided which one. Later this month, I'll be doing some eBay listings, and I'll post about it on the blog, so stay tuned! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-19772155731066739392016-11-01T20:31:26.150-07:002016-11-01T20:31:26.150-07:00Would you consider selling your Calista doll?Would you consider selling your Calista doll?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-5003776887106468452013-07-07T14:49:35.113-07:002013-07-07T14:49:35.113-07:00Thanks, sdgfdhf. :) I definitely have a soft spot...Thanks, sdgfdhf. :) I definitely have a soft spot for these dolls. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-33377227403842254532013-07-07T10:02:27.673-07:002013-07-07T10:02:27.673-07:00cute lol i have yuko addison caitlin gianna and no...cute lol i have yuko addison caitlin gianna and noelle!sdgfdhfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-32692650106486356182013-04-14T06:48:13.728-07:002013-04-14T06:48:13.728-07:00Unfortunately, their website does not appear to be...Unfortunately, their website does not appear to be up anymore. Even when it was, it wasn't updated very well. You also couldn't purchase things through the website. They just gave links to other places that sold their items.<br /><br />I'm not sure if you realize this already, but BFC Ink clothes will not fit American Girl dolls. The BFC Ink dolls are much slimmer than AGs. And sadly, now that the dolls have been discontinued, the BFC Ink clothing is often just as expensive as AG clothes since it's so hard to find.Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-28122524530943531992013-04-14T04:06:34.149-07:002013-04-14T04:06:34.149-07:00Does BFC Ink have a website? I'm going to try ...Does BFC Ink have a website? I'm going to try to use their clothes as substitutes for the expensive American Girl doll clothes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828152313027875051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-18093545197570080012012-12-11T06:36:36.586-08:002012-12-11T06:36:36.586-08:00Wonderful! I'm glad you found something. :) ...Wonderful! I'm glad you found something. :) I'd love to hear how they turn out. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-47972697024730827922012-12-10T21:21:42.790-08:002012-12-10T21:21:42.790-08:00I found a shoe pattern on etsy, so I am going to t...I found a shoe pattern on etsy, so I am going to try my hand at making some. I have some black leather from an old hand bag that I am going to use. The pattern calls for hand sewing. I think I can manage it and I might put a strap or perhaps some ankle ties on them. I'll let you know how they turn out. I have a friend looking through her scrap fabrics for shiny vinyl. I also have some gold Mylar fabric that would need some iron-on Pelion stiffener to work. Lots of work to do before Christmas!Lake Grandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-90192704812822822752012-12-10T13:50:52.994-08:002012-12-10T13:50:52.994-08:00Hi Lake Grandma, thanks for commenting. :)
Shoe...Hi Lake Grandma, thanks for commenting. :) <br /><br />Shoes are definitely tricky to find for the BFC Ink dolls. You might try looking at Etsy.com to see if there are any handmade ones there.<br /><br />I think you're right about Britt and Nicolette. :) There is a very slight variation between the face mold used for Kaitlin and Addison and the face mold used for Britt and Nicolette. I think they're all so cute. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-29115604570900332772012-12-08T22:46:26.703-08:002012-12-08T22:46:26.703-08:00I found your BFC blog while searching for shoes fo...I found your BFC blog while searching for shoes for my grand daughter's doll. She is half Japanese, 1/4 Italian, 1/8 German and Irish. I bought her Yuko for Christmas last year. I have been able to find clothes on eBay and etsy, but no decent dressy shoes. - BTW, I think Brit and Nicolette have the same face mold. There mouths are identical. I wish they made these beautiful dolls when I was young. The closest was my Toni doll that you set curls in her hair with sugar water.Lake Grandmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-62775066479465682352012-06-16T13:48:27.492-07:002012-06-16T13:48:27.492-07:00:):)Elliebobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224634774976137989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-40649409348745058032012-06-15T18:22:15.863-07:002012-06-15T18:22:15.863-07:00In looking at them again, I think Kaitlin and Nico...In looking at them again, I think Kaitlin and Nicolette might have different face molds. Nicolette's mouth turns up at the corners a little more than Kaitlin's, and her face looks a bit thinner, and her chin looks slightly pointier. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if Britt and Nicolette have the same face mold. <br /><br />Arrghh...I'm not sure! The longer I look at them, the more I doubt myself. ;) What do you think?Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-85993117417544880932012-06-15T18:19:27.132-07:002012-06-15T18:19:27.132-07:00I know what you mean, Elliebob! :) I have the sam...I know what you mean, Elliebob! :) I have the same trouble deciding on a favorite. ;)<br /><br />Hey, Korianne! :) In answer to your question, I'm NOT sure that Kaitlin and Nicolette have the same face mold. Sometimes they look like they do, and other times they don't. The differences are very subtle, if there are any, so it makes it tough to decide. ;)<br /><br />I love the names Colee and Colette...great ideas. :) Hmmm, decisions, decisions. ;)<br /><br />I actually made Yuko and Britt's dresses using the YouTube tutorial from My Froggy Stuff. I did a post about it here: http://nevergrowupdollguide.blogspot.com/2012/04/having-fun-with-my-froggy-stuff.html <br /><br />The post includes a link to her video. Oh, and in the post above, Kaitlin #2 (before her rewigging) is the one wearing Yuko's dress. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-65741786863755422412012-06-14T20:26:30.783-07:002012-06-14T20:26:30.783-07:00I love when you post about your BFCs! They all loo...I love when you post about your BFCs! They all look GORGEOUS. Are you certain that Nicolette and Kaitlin have the same face mold? I thought Nicolette and Britt did (I see it in the lips... but it could be painting I'm mistaking). Also, in the book Keeping The Moon by Sarah Dessen the main character Nicole goes by Colie (Prounouced Cole Lee) and I've always loved it, but spelled Colee. Perhaps Nicolette would like that? Or Colette alone? Also, where did you get Yuko's dress? It's GORGEOUS. Britt's too!Koriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860954806927022666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-40784829908165248122012-06-14T19:53:45.736-07:002012-06-14T19:53:45.736-07:00Well, at first kaitlin was my favorite. Buuut, the...Well, at first kaitlin was my favorite. Buuut, then I saw Yuko. Buuuut, The I saw nicolette!! I looove her! She is so pretty yet cute. :) I love them all thoughElliebobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224634774976137989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-54293331228974124522012-06-14T06:59:08.347-07:002012-06-14T06:59:08.347-07:00Hi Bama! I know, kinda crazy, right? I honestly ...Hi Bama! I know, kinda crazy, right? I honestly didn't set out to become a BFC Ink collector, but with this latest eBay lot, I kind of became one overnight! ;) <br /><br />I do still love Gianna, and have honestly considered getting her again someday...maybe. ;) I have a lot of them, but there actually are several I don't have: Noelle, Alisha, C.J. (the boy doll), Gianna, Elsa (Pen Pal from Sweden), Carmen (Pen Pal from Mexico)...and I think that may be it. :}<br /><br />And just in case you're curious, the dolls I don't have that I'm still interested in are Noelle, Gianna, C.J., and Elsa. I don't know that I'd add all of those, because that would be a LOT of dolls, especially since I already have an extensive collection of my regular 18 inch dolls. I don't think Hubby would be too thrilled if dolls completely took over our bedroom. ;)<br /><br />By the way, I was able to contact the original owner of Yuko and the others, and she told me that she used human falsies for Yuko (apparently doll eyelashes aren't big enough). She was able to get two BFC Ink eyelashes out of one falsie eyelash. She said she used Aileen's tacky glue to attach them, and usually applies it with toothpicks, q-tips, and "a lot of grumbling". ;) <br /><br />She also shared with me that she used prisma colors colored pencils for Yuko's eyeshadow. <br /><br />Just thought I'd share that in case anyone else wants to try it on their dolls! :) I know I'm certainly tempted to!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Bama. It's always good to hear from you. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-7258535550827621742012-06-14T06:21:12.255-07:002012-06-14T06:21:12.255-07:00Wow! Do you have them all now? Who knew you woul...Wow! Do you have them all now? Who knew you would turn into a BFC collector?<br />I think Yuko is the prettiest and I LOVE what the original owner did to her eyes. Can you imagine if all of them had the pretty eyelashes? Lovely!<br />As far as face molds go, I think the Pen Pal dolls have slightly longer lip lines and a thinner top lip than the others. But they are similar. I hope they continue this line and make improvements to the hair and joints. <br />I still think Gia is beautiful. You returned your's right? So is she the only one missing now? I can;t keep up! LOL! <br />You have such a fun variety of dolls. It's always interesting to visit you. :o)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113466602714470004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-75032235471310586852012-06-13T13:54:54.958-07:002012-06-13T13:54:54.958-07:00The question of the hour, Anonymous and AGTriviaMa...The question of the hour, Anonymous and AGTriviaMaster! ;) That's a tough one. They used to be at Walmart, but I haven't seen them at my local Walmarts for at least a couple of years. I've seen them in Target and Kmart, but sadly the Pen Pals line never made it to our local stores. I live in a fairly small town, so that could be part of it. So I would start with Target and Kmart. You might also check ToysRUs. They're getting harder and harder to find, though. <br /><br />And I know you didn't ask this, but the best places to get them online aside from eBay are Littletykes.com and Amazon.com.<br /><br />Hope this helps! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-35357895535632352262012-06-13T13:17:09.967-07:002012-06-13T13:17:09.967-07:00Where do you get BFC Inc dolls besides online?Where do you get BFC Inc dolls besides online?AGTriviaMasterhttp://americangirltrivia.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-54415308466810600512012-06-13T12:29:52.181-07:002012-06-13T12:29:52.181-07:00Just asking, besides Ebay where could you find the...Just asking, besides Ebay where could you find these dolls. Hopefully you will say Walmart, that is where we do most of our shopping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-88599635441601617422012-06-13T07:36:20.576-07:002012-06-13T07:36:20.576-07:00Thanks, girls!
Mickey's Girl, I completely ...Thanks, girls! <br /><br />Mickey's Girl, I completely agree. I love the way Yuko's eyes turned out. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Spicemuffin. :) One of my other readers also has a Nicolette, and she named her Nicole, just like you suggested. I'm not sure if I'll call her that or something else entirely. <br /><br />Some of my BFC Ink dolls remind me of the characters in my novels I'm working on, so I've thought about naming the dolls after them. The only bummer about that is that I'm trying to keep the names a secret for now, so I wouldn't be able to share them with all of you. So I'm still thinking that through. Thanks for the suggestion, though. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-32857522961884688492012-06-13T07:27:49.634-07:002012-06-13T07:27:49.634-07:00Your new Kaitlin is SO cute! Nahji and Callista do...Your new Kaitlin is SO cute! Nahji and Callista <i>do</i> look perfect together. :)<br />Maybe for now, you could call Nicolette, 'Nicole'? :Panyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700261163845008764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-454421483105885272012-06-12T22:41:13.792-07:002012-06-12T22:41:13.792-07:00Their all such beautiful dolls! What ever Yuko'...Their all such beautiful dolls! What ever Yuko's previous owner did to her, it looks amazing! It gives her a more realistic look. ;)<br /><br />Mickey's GirlMickey's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761415768630861173noreply@blogger.com