The dolls I make are one of a kind (OOAK) customized dolls for collectors.

You may see similar dolls referred to as “customized blythes”, but most of the dolls I make are not true authentic Blythe dolls. This style of customized doll is often referred to as such because they owe their likeness to Blythe dolls and share the same style of rotating eye mechanism which makes them unique from other types of dolls.

Almost all the dolls I have used as bases to create my custom dolls are imitation dolls, sometimes also called “blyth”, “TBL”, "Icy" or “DBS”. I state so in every listing to avoid any confusion or misinformation.

What’s the difference?

Blythe dolls were first designed by Allison Katzman in 1972. They are produced in limited quantities, with older releases being extremely rare. True Blythes use higher quality materials for the plastic and hair. The eye mechanism is closer to the face and switching the eyes has a smoother feel.

DBS dolls are meant to imitate the look and eye mechanism of Blythes, while offering more skin tone and hair options as well as usually being on articulated bodies that have changeable hands. They are mass-produced using cheaper materials but are visusally very similar.

Why do you use DBS?

The imitation dolls offer more options for darker skin tones and many, many hair color and style options. When it comes to personalized dolls, I want to be able to fulfill my customers’ requests for what they want in their doll, which would be difficult with authentic Blythes. DBS dolls are also much more affordable for me to acquire, which means the final cost will be more affordable for my customers.

Authentic dolls are made in limited quantities, so each time one is customized, there are fewer stock dolls left for those who enjoy them. For that reason, many collectors of authentic dolls prefer that customizers use the mass-produced DBS dolls. I am personally not at all against customizing authentic dolls, but when I do, it would most likely be at the request of a customer.

My prices typically range between $390 to $800 USD, depending on the complexity of the doll, the add-ons included, and the amount of time spent on it.

Currently, I only ship to the United States (where I am located), the United Kingdom and Canada.

I do plan to offer shipping to more places in the future, but please be patient and understand that I need time to research the different restrictions and requirements of each country.

Countries I am unable to ship to:
- Any country in the EU, as well as Northern Ireland: a new law requires all businesses to have a representative within the EU who acts on their behalf regarding product safety. This is a costly and lengthy process which is just not doable for me.
- Mexico: Mexico has strict restrictions on importing dolls with human-like faces/figures. I have not been able to find clarification on what types of dolls are allowed, so for the time being, I cannot take the risk of losing all the time, effort and money I put into my dolls due to a package being confiscated.

To see which dolls are available to buy, check the Dolls page. Click the doll you're interested in, and there you'll be able to add it to your cart and check out.

*Please make sure to read the full listing description before you buy. I do not accept cancelations or returns.
I can make small changes to pre-made dolls such as swapping the eye-chips for different colors I have available, but I will not be making major changes such as altering the faceup.

To request a personalized doll, you can sign up for my waiting list. Please read all the details on that page and use the contact form at the end to tell me about the type of doll you'd like. Requests will be added to my waiting list, from which I will choose projects to take on whenever I'm able to do commissions.

Unless it's a character from a media franchise, I do not make copies of any of the dolls I've made in the past. I can make you a doll with similar features if you like the hair, eyes, lips of another doll I've made, but I don't make exact copies. My dolls being one of a kind is part of what makes them special.

I don't have a set schedule for releasing new dolls. It just depends on how many personalized orders I'm working through and what features are going into the dolls I'm working on.

I haven't made a boy doll before, but I'd absolutely be willing to for a personalized order!

The dolls I make are intended for people 13 and up. Because of the small parts like interchangeable hands, accessories and miniature items, my dolls are not safe for anyone under the age of 5.

Since they are handmade, they are delicate and should be handled gently. Even small scratches can easily damage the sealant and paint on the face. Before you buy, please be sure that the person you gift a doll to can take care of it.

If your doll arrived safely but became damaged as a result of a fall or scratch, I am happy to repair it. The repair fee will depend on the time and materials I will need.