
Whether you're new to Blythe or have been around for awhile all the terms and short hand names can get confusing. This glossary can help. If you see something that isn't in the glossary and you think it should be, let me know! You can send me a message HERE.
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AA- Art Attack (SBL) Released June 2004
AB- Asian Butterfly (EBL-02) Released Sept. 2002
ABe- Asian Butterfly Encore (SBL) Released Oct. 2005
ADG- Ashton Drake Gallery Reproduction Blythes. Sold in the USA.
ADG AA- Ashton Drake Gallery Aztec Arrival
ADG GG- Ashton Drake Gallery Golden Goddess
ADG KK- Ashton Drake Gallery Kozy Kape
ADG LL- Ashton Drake Gallery Lounging Lovely or Love 'N Lace
ADG MM- Ashton Drake Gallery Medieval Mood
ADG PP- Ashton Drake Gallery Pleasant Peasant, Pinafore Purple, Priceless Parfait, or Pretty Paisley
ADG PWP- Ashton Drake Gallery Pow Wow Poncho
ADG RR- Ashton Drake Gallery Roaring Red
AE- Angelica Eve (RBL) Released Nov. 2007
AZ- Ahcahcum Zukin (RBL) Released June 2010
Aztec- Aztec Arrival Inspired (BL-6) Released Feb. 2002
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B
B2H- B2HOLic (RBL) Released Oct. 2011
BaBr- Baby's Breath (RBL) Released Aug. 2009
BB- Bohemian Beat (EBL) Released July 2002
BBA- Bohemian Beat Again (EBL) Released June 2003
BBB- BlackBerry Bush (SBL) Released March 2006
BlBl- Bloomy Bloomsbury (FBL) Released March 2009
Birdie- Birdie Blue (SBL) Released July 2004
BK- Blythe Kingdom. A forum for Blythe lovers. LINK
BL- The original Takara mold. It featured a stock boggled look and a Licca body. This mold is no longer produced. LINK
Blythealizer- Used to test out new make up colour schemes for customizing Blythes. LINK
BlytheLife- A Blythe blog with great articles, tutorials, give-aways and more! LINK
Blythopia- Lists of all Blythe dolls in order of release date. VERY helpful! LINK
Boggled- The process/result of shaving plastic from the eye mechanism to create a more wide-eyed look with less eyelid showing. LINK
BP- Bohemian Peace (RBL) Released July 2010
BS- Border Spirit (RBL) Released Sept. 2011
BV- Beatrice Vest (RBL) Released Oct. 2009
BWT- Bow Wow Trad (SBL) Released Aug. 2008
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C
C9B- Cloud 9 Bowl (SBL) Released Sept. 2007
CA- Casual Affair (RBL) Released July 2009
CaCh- Cappuccino Chat (RBL) Released Jan. 2009
Carving— referring to the carving on a Blythe face around the lips, eyes, or nose. It is a customization technique. LINK
CB- Cherry Berry (EBL) Released Feb. 2003
CC- Candy Carnival (SBL) Released May 2005
CCC- Can Can Cat (SBL) Released May 2008
CE- Petit de’jeuner Champs Elysees (RBL) Released July 2011
CG- Cinnamon Girl (EBL) Released Feb. 2002
Chalks- "Pastel Chalks" used for customizing. The pastels are used on sand matted Blythes to create eyeshadow and blush.
CO- Cousin Olivia (SBL) Released Sept. 2008
CP- Cinema Princess (SBL) Released June 2005
CS- Cassiopeia Spice (RBL) Released Jan. 2010
CTB- Christina the Bride (SBL) Released July 2008
CuCu- Cute & Curious (SBL) Released Feb. 2006
CWC- Cross World Connections. A company involved in the production of Takara neo Blythe dolls.
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DaBi- Dainty Biscuit (RBL) Released Sept. 2007
DB- Disco Boogie (EBL) Released April 2003
DD- Dottie Dot (BL) Released March 2002
Deboxing- This refers to taking a NRFB doll out of her box.
Diva- Darling Diva (RBL) Released June 2006
DLG- Dear LeLe Girl (RBL) Released Apr. 2010
Dome- the hard plastic head, underneath the seperate scalp.
Dylon Dye- See Rit Dye
DxB- Doronjo x Blythe (RBL) Released Feb. 2009
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Earrings- Only a few Blythes have pierced ears. Some come with stock earrings. LINK
EBL- "Excellent" mold. The second mold produced by Takara, featuring a wide, round face and a new non-bendy body. Similar to the BL mold except no boggled eyes. This mold is no longer produced due to the mold breaking. It was released in 2002 LINK
EFD- Eleanor the Forest Dancer (RBL) Released July 2008
EHW- Excellent Hollywood (EBL) Released Feb. 2003
Encore- A Blythe that has been reproduced and re-released by Takara, usually with a different face mold. Ex. Asian Butterfly, Tea For Two, Piccadilly Dolly, etc…
EP- Enchanted Petal (SBL) Released Nov. 2007
Etsy- Shopping website. Everything handmade or vintage & an abundance of blythe clothes & accessories. LINK
Eyechips- These are the removable plastic irises. They can be taken out and replaced with custom eyechips.
Eyechip foils- The circular foil placed under eyechips to enhance the colour. You can also place patterned paper behind the eyechip for an interesting effect.
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Face-Up- The customizations done to the face plate of a Blythe doll. Including, but not limited to: Sandmatting, new eyeshadow, painted lids, carving (lips, nose, eyes), etc...
FaPa-Fancy Pansy (EBL) Released July 2003
FBL- stands for fairest. It is a Blythe face mold. The first few FBL girls were matte and were limited or exclusive dolls. Since there were problems with the matte faceplates, CWC started producing shiny girls instead. They also changed the lip shape when they started producing FBL girls as regular releases. Released in 2009
FF- Frosty Frock (SBL) Released Nov. 2008
Flange- the extra rubber 'tab's around the rim of the scalp. They tuck into the gutter around the perimeter of the dome, thus holding the scalp on securely
Flickr- Photograph sharing website where most folks go to show off their dollies! LINK
FrFr- Friendly Freckles (RBL) Released Feb. 2009
FruPu-Fruit Punch (EBL) Released Sept. 2003
FS- For Sale. Used on the buy/sell forums.
FT-French Trench (SBL) Released June 2004. Also FT = For Trade. Used on the buy/sell forums.
FTS-Feel The Sky (SBL) Released Jan. 2007
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G
Gaze Correction- Shaving a small amount off the t-bar, for a direct/upwards gaze, as opposed to a stock downward gaze.
GG- Groovy Groove (SBL) Released Oct. 2004
GNC- Good Neighbour Cafe (SBL) Released Aug. 2005
Goldie- All Gold In One (BL) Released Dec. 2001
GR- Gentle River (RBL) Released May 2007
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H
HaHa- Happy Harbour (RBL) Released Feb. 2008
Hair Colors- Axxessorii's Blythe Resource gives a nice reference list of hair colors. LINK
HB- Honey Bunny Once More (SBL) Released July 2006
HH-Hello Harvest (RBL) Released Aug. 2007
HM- Heart of Montmartre (RBL) Released April 2008
Hoshi - Hoshinonamida Hime (RBL) Released Sept. 2011
HW- Hollywood (BL) Released Oct. 2001
Hybrid- A doll made up of two different stock dolls 1) body & face plates 2) scalp
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I
IH- Ichigo (Strawberry) Heaven (RBL) Released Dec. 2006
ILYIT- I Love You, It's True (SBL) Released March 2004
IR- Ice Rune (RBL) Released Jan. 2009
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J
Jenna- Fashion Obsessed Jenna (RBL) Released July 2009
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Kenner- The original Blythe manufactured in 1972. LINK to Kenner Releases.
KMT- Kiss Me True (RBL) Released May 2010
Kozy- Kozy Kape Inspired (BL) Released Dec. 2001
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Licca- refers to the customization of Blythes by changing out their bodies to a Licca body. Licca's have bendable arms and most believe that this is better for posing. They tend to be floppier and skinnier than their Takara counterparts. The feet are also bigger. LINK
Limited- refers to a Blythe that is released in a limited quantity(usually 500-1000). Often these Blythes are only avaliable from certain retail stores such as Toys R Us. Limiteds can also be Blythes that are designed by a special person or company. They are also sometimes refered to as exclusives.
LJM- Le Jardin de Maman (RBL) Released May 2009
LK- Last Kiss (RBL) Released Oct. 2006
LL- Lounging Lovely (SBL) Released May 2004
LM- Love Mission (EBL) Released July 2003
LnM- Love and More (RBL) Released May 2010
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M
MaMa- Matryoshka Maiden (RBL) Released Dec. 2008
MaMe- Marabelle Melody (RBL) Released Sept. 2010
Market Value- This is the price that you can sell an item or a Blythe for. It can be higher or lower than the purchase price depending on the supply vs. demand.
MBF- My Best Friend (SBL) Released June 2007
MCC- Paradise by Mono Comme Ca (SBL) Released July 2004
MIB- Mint. In. Box. A Blythe that has its box and is in origianl condition, but has been taken out of the box, or the box has been opened.
Middie- Announced in September of 2011, Middie is the newest addition to the Blythe family. She is right in-between a petite and a neo. Her eyes move from side to side, but do not blink or change colors. Her head tilts from left to right as well. LINK to Middie releases.
Milk- Lil' Heart by Milk (SBL) Released Dec. 2004
MiSp- Midnight Spell (RBL) Released Oct. 2010
Miss A-Miss Anniversary (BA) Released June 2002
Mitten- Mitten by Blythe (SBL) Released Nov. 2004
MLC- My Little Candy (RBL) Released Feb. 2009
MM- Mod Molly (SBL) Released Dec. 2007
MML- Margaret Meets Ladybug by Mamechiyo (EBL) Released March 2005
Mohair- Made from goat hair and used in re-rooting Blythe hair. Use locks, not Roving.
Mondie- Mondrian (BL) Released June 2001
MPG- Manuheali'i Paradise Girl (RBL) Released Sept. 2010
MRB- Mademoiselle Rosebud (SBL) Released Aug. 2009
MRM- Mrs. Retro Mama (RBL) Released Oct. 2007
MS- Merry Skier (SBL) Released Jan. 2006
MSC- Mr. Super Clear. MSC is the spray that most people prefer to use in Spray Matting.
MSR- Miss Sally Rice (RBL) Released Aug. 2008
MW- Meowsy Wowsy (RBL) Released Dec. 2011
MWS- Milky Way Sugar (SBL) Released July 2008
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NF- Night Flower (SBL) Released June 2006
Nike- Courtney Tez by Nike (EBL) Released July 2003
NL- Nicky Lad (RBL) Released July 2010
NM- Natasha Moore (SBL) Released March 2008. Also can mean Near Mint.
NP or NoPop- Nostalgic Pop (RBL) Released Feb. 2010
NRFB- Never. Removed. From. Box.
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OKM-Odekake Kimono Musume (SBL) Released Dec. 2007
OOAK- One Of A Kind
OTS-Over the Stripes (Happy Every Day) (SBL) Released April 2003
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PAM- Princess à la Mode (RBL) Released Aug. 2007
Parco- Parco Limited (BL) Released June 2001
PCM- Precocious Candy Mushroom (SBL) Released May 2008
PM- Phoebe Maybe (RBL) Released May 2011
Prima Dollies- sets of Blythes released in groups of 3. They are less expensive on the primary market(about $100USD) and have less stock. Some limited sets have been released as well.
PD1A- Prima Dolly Ashlet (SBL) Released Aug. 2006
PD1Ae- Prima Dolly Ashlet Encore (SBL) Released Jan. 2007
PD1G- Prima Dolly Ginger (SBL) Released Aug. 2006
PD1V- Prima Dolly Violet (SBL) Released Aug. 2006
PD2A- Prima Dolly Aubrey (RBL) Released Feb. 2007
PD2Ae- Prima Dolly Aubrey Encore (RBL) Released Jan. 2007
PD2E- Prima Dolly Ebony (RBL) Released Feb. 2007
PD2S- Prima Dolly Saffy (RBL) Released Feb. 2007
PD2Se- Prima Dolly Saffy Encore (RBL) Released Jan. 2007
PD3As- Prima Dolly Ashletina (SBL) Released Dec. 2008
PD3Au- Prima Dolly Aubretina (RBL) Released Dec. 2008
PD3Vi- Prima Dolly Violetina (SBL) Released Dec. 2008
PDAA- Prima Dolly Adorable Aubrey (RBL) Mar. 2009
PDAm- Prima Dolly Amaryllis (SBL) Released July 2008
PDC- Prima Dolly Cassis (RBL) Released Sept. 2007
PDHS- Prima Dolly Heather Sky (RBL) Released Mar. 2009
PDL- Prima Dolly London (FBL) Released Aug. 2009
PDM- Prima Dolly Melon (RBL) Released Jan. 2007
PDMa- Prima Dolly Marigold (RBL) Released Dec. 2008
PDP- Prima Dolly Peach (RBL) Released July 2007
PDPa- Prima Dolly Paris (FBL) Released Jan. 2010
PDPe- Prima Dolly Peony (SBL) Released July 2008
PDT- Prima Dolly Tokyo (FBL) Released June 2009
PDWW- Prima Dolly Winsome Willow (RBL) Released Mar. 2009
Petite- A 4-5 inch version of a neo Blythe. Eyes do not change colour, but close when laid down. LINK to Petite Releases.
Picca- Piccadilly Dolly (EBL) Released Sept. 2002
PiccaE- Picadilly Dolly Encore (SBL) Released Sept. 2006
PP- Inspired by Pinafore Purple (SBL) Released Feb. 2005. (Also in reference to Plastic Paradise, the Blythe Forum now known as Blythe Kingdom.)
PrPo- Prairie Posie (RBL) Released Dec. 2010
Puchi Collective- A website full of information, patterns, and tutorials. LINK
PuPe- Punkaholic People (RBL) Released Aug. 2009
PWP- Very Inspired by Pow Wow Poncho (SBL) Released Dec. 2003
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QFE- Quoted for Emphasis. Used on the forums when a good point is made.
Q-Pot- Princess Milk BisQuit Q-Pot (RBL) Released Jan. 2009
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RaRi- Rachel's Ribbon (RBL) Released Feb. 2012
RBL- "Radiance" mold. The fourth mold produced by Takara, featuring the largest eyes yet. Some people feel this mold is the closest to the original Kenner. It was released in 2006. LINK
RCC- Rendezvous Chou Chou (SBL) Released Dec. 2005
RDP- Rainy Day Parade (SBL) Released April 2007
Re-Ment- These are sets of minitures from Japan. They are 1/12th and 1/6th scale and they usually come in blind boxes. There are very many different types of sets including food, furniture, and toys. A few sets have items that are too small for Blythe, but most work very, very well. The clothes and shoes fit Blythe bodies. LINK
Rerooting- The process of changing the hair of a Blythe by putting new hair on her scalp. There are different methods of doing this including the knot method, the lock n' loop method & wefts.
RIT dye- A dye that customizers use to dye Blythe hair. It involves using boiling water and dunking the scalp into the dye. Also called Dylon Dye. LINK
RN- Rouge Noir (EBL) Released Dec. 2002
Roxy- ROXY Baby (SBL) Released July 2005
RR- Rosie Red (BL) Released Oct. 2001
RRe- Rosie Red Encore (SBL) Released May 2006
RS- Raspberry Sorbet (RBL) Released Feb. 2011
RW- Ribboneta Wish (RBL) Released Dec. 2009
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Sand Matting- It involves using sand paper or sponges to sand a Blythe’s face. The purpose is to make it less shiny or glossy. Sand Matting takes off the makeup and sometimes can not be as ‘Matte’ as using Spray Matting. Most times the shine can be buffed back using a clean t-shirt type of material. Also the paper is usually easier to find.
Saran- A soft & silky style plastic hair used when re-rooting a Blythe.
SB- Sunday Best (SB) Released March 2002
SBB- Simply Bubble Boom (Shiny FBL) Released June 2010
SBL- "Superior" mold. The third mold produced by Takara, featuring smaller eyes and a more pointed heart-shaped face. It is still being produced and it was released in 2003. LINK
SC- Simply Chocolate (FBL) Released Oct. 2010
SCC- Strawberry n' Creamy Cute (RBL) Released Mar. 2011
Scalp switch- Switiching the scalp of one mold with another mold's scalp. SBL and RBL actually are fairly easily interchangeable. (RBL to SBL also works. RBL and SBL will go on EBL but will be a bit large on top. EBL DOESNT Work on SBL OR RBL but will work on ADG.)
SG- Simply Guava (RBL) Released Apr. 2010
SH- Sunshine Holiday (RBL) Released Apr. 2009
Simply girls- Much like Prima Dollies they are sets of Blythes released in twos. They are less expensive on the primary market(about $100USD) and have less stock.
SL- Simply Lilac (RBL) Released Sept. 2009
SM- Samedi Marche (EBL) Released March 2004
SMa- Simply Mango (RBL) Released Apr. 2010
SMe- Samedi Marche Encore (SBL) Released Oct. 2005
SMF- Strawberry MilleFeuille (SBL) released May 2006
SnSo- Snowflake Sonata (RBL) Released Feb. 2011
SP- Simply Peppermint (RBL) Released Sept. 2009
Spa (or Spa Day)- This refers to several things. 1) Sending a Blythe to a customizer to get her customized. 2) Washing her hair. 3) Any kind of customizations done to a Blythe.
Spray Matting- It involves using a spray to matte a Blythe’s face. The purpose is to make it less shiny or glossy. Spray Matting might wear off eventually, but it's easy to spray them again. It keeps their makeup, but it might build up under the nose or in ears.
SD- Skate Date (EBL) Released Nov. 2002
SS- Silver Snow (SBL) Released Feb. 2004
SSD- Superior Skate Date (SBL) Released Dec. 2003
SSS- Simply Sparkly Spark (FBL) Released Nov. 2010
STA- Save the Animals (SBL) Released July 2007
Stands- There are several types of Blythe stands; ADG, Licca, EBL, Clover, and Standing Ovation. LINK
StarD- Star Dancer (RBL) Released Nov. 2006
StSa- Stella Savanah (RBL) Released Dec. 2009
STT- Simply Thumpty Thump (FBL) Released Aug. 2010
SV- Simply Vanilla (FBL) Released Oct. 2010
SVB- Sunday Very Best (SBL) Released Mar. 2004
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T42- Tea for Two (EBL) Released March 2003
T42e- Tea for Two Encore (SBL) Released April 2006
T-Bar- A small plastic 'T' shaped piece that sits in the eye mechanism. It can be altered to lift the downwards gaze of a blythe.
TD- Tweedly Do (SBL) Released Feb. 2005
TF6- Tommy February 6 (SBL) Released Oct. 2005
TG- Tailor Gibson (RBL) Released March 2007
THM- Ten Happy Memories - Hope (RBL) Released June 2011
TIB- This is Blythe. A BOOK as well as a WEBSITE created by Gina Garan. The website features a FORUM and a SHOP as well as other things for Blythe lovers.
TnT- Tarts and Tea (RBL) Released Feb. 2010
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UC- Urban Cowgirl (RBL) Released Nov. 2009
UT- Ultimate Tour [Momolita] (RBL) Released March 2007
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VA- Vinter Arden (FBL) Released Dec. 2010
VCB- Very Cherry Berry (EBL) Released Oct. 2003
VL- Veronica Lace (RBL) Released Oct. 2008
VM- Velvet Minuet (SBL) Released Jan. 2005
VS- V-Smash (SBL) Released March 2005
VV- Very Vicky (FBL) Released August 2010
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WMA- White Magic Afternoon (SBL) Released Jan. 2008
WMM- White Magic Morning (SBL) Released Jan. 2008
WMN- White Magic Night (SBL) Released Jan. 2008
WTB- Want to Buy. Used on the buy/sell forums.
WW- Welcome Winter (RBL) Released Jan. 2008
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YNH/ Yuki-Yuki no Namida Hime (RBL) Released Dec. 2006
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