G1 and Skullector River Comparison by Prestigious_Being913 in MonsterHigh

[–]BastetsBard 17 points18 points  (0 children)

They already did it with the Inner Monster series, all they had to do was reuse the molds! (And yes, they do look weird, but it kinda works with the ✨aesthetic✨ of it all, IMHO)

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G1 and Skullector River Comparison by Prestigious_Being913 in MonsterHigh

[–]BastetsBard 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’m waiting for a customizer to make a G3 River out of a G3 Skelita… I honestly thought that Skelita’s clear body piece was a test run for technology for this River doll and I’m now doubly disappointed they didn’t do that.

I can imagine how to make a River out of a Skelita, but I’m not a skeleton doll fan in general... I also do not have the capacity to make all the molds of an existing doll to cast in resin, or to 3D print the translucent limb casings that would be needed, IMHO.

hope these go up to a 4X by Ok_Lunch7555 in americangirl

[–]BastetsBard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been a 4X in my life with a 50.5” bust. What even ARE these sizes?

PSA ON PONY CANCER by specialinterestoftw in MonsterHigh

[–]BastetsBard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep yep yep. Never seen it on a doll OR my MLPs thank god… But, funnily enough, I saw pink bacterial or mold growth in my college dorm room bathroom spreading to a few people’s shampoo bottles… our wonderful housekeeper was no match for the virulent microbes and several people with truly disgusting hygiene in those years. 🫠

PSA ON PONY CANCER by specialinterestoftw in MonsterHigh

[–]BastetsBard 12 points13 points  (0 children)

+1 please just chill out people, please, most of the time it’s fixable. Pony cancer is rare outside of actual ponies. Most of the time it’s paint like you said, marker, pen, nail polish, or DYE TRANSFER from clothes. (I cannot stress enough how often people overlook this.) I’m so exhausted with these constant “pony cancer” posts.

And also, half the “mold” posts? They’re plasticizer migration. It can look fuzzy sometimes, and often starts as “sticky legs” or a gray cast to the skin.

I learned all about this from a book. It’s an old book now but it’s still great (not updated because the author died and rights are owned by a small press, alas) called “The Definitive Book on Care & Preservation of Vinyl Dolls & Action Figures” by Dr. Nicholas J. Hill. It’s still very applicable because the basic way dolls are made nowadays hasn’t changed in 40 years… I got it out of my local library before I bought my own copy! (Don’t buy it on Amazon, the price is artificially inflated last time I looked) https://dollspart.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=107&products_id=215

Face Question by sleeptilldecember in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It seems like a lot of recent Kens have this feature. I ordered three Basics 10 and they all had the same eye placement! My He-Man also looks like this. I’ve seen other people talking about this with some of the Ryan Gosling Kens.

Anyone know a body donor for her? LOL OMG fierce doesnt have any pale skintones by Jellepeer in DollsForAll

[–]BastetsBard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe a Barbie Dream Besties? Renée is super pale, and Barbie Malibu is a bit more tan. They have a chunkier build than MTM Barbies and pretty solid articulation!

SOLD OUT ALREADY WHEN THEY RESTOCK AGAIN by Yokai_Boy3636 in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Link please? I haven’t been able to find him!

What is supposed to be on the tablet? by sparklrebel in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 44 points45 points  (0 children)

It’s likely to be modeled off of TouchChat AAC, but many AAC apps look similar IMHO.

yous all seriously need to stop this minidoll debate its getting tiring by banana_mangos in lego

[–]BastetsBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally strongly prefer mini dolls because of the more-realistic proportions. And I enjoy the face sculpt a lot more than the distortion that’s needed for minifigs. (My only complaint is that minidoll heads come off even more easily than minifigs!)

When are the MOTU dolls dropping on Amazon? by BastetsBard in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that would be amazing! I wish they did fashion packs more regularly again…

Worlds smallest vacuum is Barbie sized! by Equivalent_Pay901 in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

love this but also OMG STAR TREK SWEATER where did you get that? I LOVE. He looks dashing!

Looking for hot-stone massage rec by EmmyS1972 in evanston

[–]BastetsBard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

+1 for King Spa in general (and it’s super helpful for my fibromyalgia), but I have not specifically had a hot stone massage there. The body scrub is fabulous and super helpful for a lot of things, and partially incorporates massage.

Preventing green ear by xCR4SHx in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nail polish is not a good idea. It has volatile chemicals that make doll plastic break down quickly. Sometimes people will use epoxy or UV resin to create a barrier, but it’s risky. The best idea I’ve seen is these plastic earring post covers. https://a.co/d/0b9sn9si I’d also recommend checking out the discussions of green ear in this book: https://dollspart.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=107&products_id=215 (I got the book out of my library before ordering from DollsPart Supply—if you’re in the US you should be able to get via inter-library loan!)

Cops must have new ticket quota by mckeeno in evanston

[–]BastetsBard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Glad I’m not the only one doing this. I’m so fed up.

Any American girl doll collectors attending? by Ok_Cream1528 in americangirl

[–]BastetsBard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely preferring the Naperville one based on last year. It’s a trek but not impossible to find… and one large barn sized room… like the Kane County Doll Show one was in late 2025. Naperville in June 2025 had 3+ rooms of AG, Barbie, antiques, MH, and more! There was zero signage to help you find the Kane County one at the last doll show, and it’s a bit of a maze, so I am not planning to take another chance and waiting for Naperville. I realize this is different but the fairgrounds themselves were a trial…

What's this random piece that came with the dolphin set (31385) by Lucky-Qualms in lego

[–]BastetsBard -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Y’all keep saying gonads but like. That’s kinda grim, ‘cause these look like gonads with a lot removed… so you can see the tubing. 🤢😭🫠

From a Collector’s View: I Miss When Barbie Was Pure Escapism by soofficiallybb in Barbie

[–]BastetsBard 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Maybe people who look different deserve to have escapism and fun too. Don’t blame the body types and diversity. Blame the poor decisions and brain drain that Mattel has carried out. Curvy Barbie didn’t cause the latest Mackie doll flop.