Post by mamared on Nov 24, 2017 4:22:21 GMT -5
I have two versions of Ida Bean. The first one (on the left) has a Pleasant Company tag from 1995. The second one (on the right) came with the BeForever Bedroom Accessories Set.
Some of the obvious differences between the two ...
The fabric color as well as the pattern is slightly different. The PC version is noticeably more of a purplish color while the BF version is more pink. The placement of the white dot is a little different in the two patterns, and the shape of the darker colored purple/pink design in the pattern is also slightly different. Both fabrics feel very similar.
Also, PC Ida Bean has earrings while BF doesn’t. PC Ida Bean has a boxier face and more detailed stitching on her eyes.
Here is PC Ida Bean:
Here is BF Ida Bean:
Here they are from the back. I think the backs of their heads (where I guess their hair is knotted) looks kind of funny, especially on the BF doll.
Although the dress and pantalettes are meant to stay on Ida Bean, on my PC version they are actually stitched on in the neck and waist seams and cannot be removed. The BF clothing is not stitched on, and in fact the pantalettes are easily removable.
I get the feeling that there might be more variation on the details of the Ida Bean dolls than in many of the other pieces of Addy’s collection, but in this case I actually prefer my BeForever version. Even though she doesn’t have earrings or detailed eyes, I do like the shape of her face better, the fact that she is less stuffed (so more huggable), and that her clothes are actually separated from her body.
My overall grade for Ida Bean would be a B or maybe B-. She does seem like a home made doll and there might be a lot of variation, which could either be a good or a bad thing.
Some of the obvious differences between the two ...
The fabric color as well as the pattern is slightly different. The PC version is noticeably more of a purplish color while the BF version is more pink. The placement of the white dot is a little different in the two patterns, and the shape of the darker colored purple/pink design in the pattern is also slightly different. Both fabrics feel very similar.
Also, PC Ida Bean has earrings while BF doesn’t. PC Ida Bean has a boxier face and more detailed stitching on her eyes.
Here is PC Ida Bean:
Here is BF Ida Bean:
Here they are from the back. I think the backs of their heads (where I guess their hair is knotted) looks kind of funny, especially on the BF doll.
Although the dress and pantalettes are meant to stay on Ida Bean, on my PC version they are actually stitched on in the neck and waist seams and cannot be removed. The BF clothing is not stitched on, and in fact the pantalettes are easily removable.
I get the feeling that there might be more variation on the details of the Ida Bean dolls than in many of the other pieces of Addy’s collection, but in this case I actually prefer my BeForever version. Even though she doesn’t have earrings or detailed eyes, I do like the shape of her face better, the fact that she is less stuffed (so more huggable), and that her clothes are actually separated from her body.
My overall grade for Ida Bean would be a B or maybe B-. She does seem like a home made doll and there might be a lot of variation, which could either be a good or a bad thing.