This year’s anniversary Blythe has been announced to a resounding ‘meh’ from the non-Japanese Blythe community.
There’s no denying that she’s pretty, and that I could swear that bag she’s carrying is a little Hermes Birkin, but the general mood seems to be that of quiet disappointment. She just doesn’t seem special enough and, with a new face mould having just been released, I don’t think I’m the only person who was surprised to see that the anniversary has a ‘radience’ face. I’m a big fan of the RBL, but don’t we already have three RBL blondes?
Her background story seems kind of dull too. Last year we had a beautiful fairy story unravel over the months before Christina and Eleanor were released. This year’s tale is more than a tad prosaic in comparison. She’s a girl who works at a fashion magazine. *stifles yawn* Perhaps the problem is simply that, while this girl is pretty, fashionable and could have been styled by Rachel Zoe, Blythe fans are more likely to admire quirkier retro looks? That might explain why so many more of us are excited about a certain new prima:
That’s a look I can get on board with 
9 Comments
Add your own1. voodoolady | June 19th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
What is the name of that new Prima?
2. Alana | June 19th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
CWC are really going for the minimal makeup look of late!
3. georgia | June 19th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
tokyo prima ? don’t quote me … but she is rather fabulous!
4. Jade | June 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Want Jenna because she’s pretty but yes bor-ing, FBL is still blah to me but I am digging her cute outfit/glasses
5. elysiarenee | June 19th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I think Jenna is stunning one of those ones that will really shine in real life.
It certainly seems like they put more effort into last year’s back story and the year before but still princess, fairytale-princess, fashionista, music star, some other aristocrat they’re all a bit yawny as themes aren’t they?
6. lollipoppet | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:19 am
Totally Agree!!
7. Natalie | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I Love Jenna!
I really don’t agree with
“This year’s anniversary Blythe has been announced to a resounding ‘meh’ from the non-Japanese Blythe community.”
at all.
I’ve seen much more positive responses than neutral or negatives.
She’s beautiful and with a great set of outfits and accessories.
The only thing I was puzzled about was the plainness of the box.
8. Maria | June 24th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Pretty cool post. I just came by your blog and wanted to say
that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon!
9. Sue | June 27th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Elysia, I totally see your point. The whole fashion theme is just so 2007 somehow that the princesses seemed a magical relief!
Natalie, I really think the response has been very muted compared to Darling Diva or Princess a la Mode who caused a great deal of excitement.
Maria, it’s nice to meet you. i’m glad you’re enjoying the blog.
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