What is now a long time ago, back in the 1970s, the Kenner Toy Company started producing the first iconic Blythe Dolls. Following this brief run, the line was abruptly and fatefully halted as it was felt that children were just too creeped out by Blythe’s uncanny appearance. Little did...
The most distinguishing feature of Blythe Dolls is the remarkable dimensions of their faces. In this post, we’re going to look at the idea of cuteness and explain why Blythe Dolls look the way they do and why they elicit that unmistakable “awwww” response in us. Ethology is the study...
Why are we attracted to dolls? A celebration of the bizarre, the beautiful and the uncanny is something central to Blythe Doll’s fandom. For many people, including kids, Blythe has an eerie quality. The word eerie (or ‘eery’) like uncanny, for which it has the same meaning, is originally a...
There are times in life when more than a few things don’t run smoothly and we become truly overwhelmed over long periods of time. Many people face mid-life crises where they feel a deep sense of regret about the direction their life has taken. Meanwhile, the stress in work and...
Start your own doll business Are you interested in knowing how to start a custom doll business? With so much time on your hands during COVID lockdown, there’s no better opportunity to start an enterprising initiative of your own from home. There are only a few side businesses more rewarding...
Every artist needs a muse. Blythe has been the muse for many an artist, including Allison Katzman, the originator of Blythe, Gina Garan, the television producer responsible for the reinvention and rebranding of Blythe, and in the last post, we looked at the painter, Margaret Keane as well as the...
Blythe’s unique look was envisioned by the toy designer and Arts Institute of Chicago alumna, Allison Katzman’s early 1970s creations while working as a toy designer for Marvin Glass and Associates. Allison passed away recently at the age of 95 at her home in Seattle. Her dolls were ahead of...
Every single item of clothing or accessory imaginable can be made for Blythe Dolls. As can every type of furniture, upholstery or any kind of decor for that matter. As well as this, Blythe Doll clothes can quickly become a money-making channel for your Blythe business. There are dozens of...
One of our most prestigious styles of Blythe Doll is the Neo Blythes. These are not standard factory dolls, but a line of production released to mark the extraordinary revival of the Blythe Doll genre in 2001. History The very first Blythe Dolls were designed in the United States by...
If you’re new to customizing Blythes, this is a list of essentials. It’s daunting at first, yes, but you can buy nude dolls and that allows you to take risks and experiment in your creations. Most mistakes can be corrected by adding plastic filler, and with practice, you will start...
Blythe and Heavenly Delight Blythe Dolls are highly distinct and unique, but there is also some mystery around the name. What does ‘Blythe’ really mean? Typically, the word Blythe characterizes a look and feeling of pleasing innocence with the sense of gentle and indifferent easiness. Origins River names give us...
Shoppers looking for a Blythe Doll have, until now, few real options. First of all, you can simply purchase a nude doll and following this, you can buy every item you need for her separately. Alternatively, many people choose to craft and customize their nude dolls themselves. The real benefit...
The uniqueness of a Blythe is not just in her placid yet penetrating gaze. Blythe Dolls are painstakingly designed and as such, they are objects of art in their own right. That’s why Blythe Dolls are so collectible and sought after: no two customized dolls are the same. Over time,...
Dolls are as old as human civilization itself. People have created and idolized amazing varieties of dolls in all of the world’s cultures. They have typically symbolized beauty, fertility and magic and have been central to societies as sacred talismans to other worlds as well as protectors in this one....
Long and seemingly endless hours of lockdown require a really addictive hobby to keep your mind occupied and focused. The thought of just any boring old task or past-time won’t get you excited and imaginative and it doesn’t do it for other people either. But Blythe Dolls are a movement...
Since 2000, This Is Blythe has been in business promoting Blythe Dolls all across the world, helping thousands of people customize, design and grow their amazing collections. We are now the biggest retailer of Blythe Dolls in the world and as a THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS we want to...
Customizing Blythe Dolls is an immensely rewarding pursuit. Not many hobbies bring as much fulfillment and happiness. It’s not a task to be undertaken lightly, however. So learn as much as you can about the process before you start customizing Blythe dolls. Here are the four key areas for customizing:...
Why are Blythe Dolls so popular? From the legacy of Barbie and Cabbage Patch Kids comes a new era of dolls, Blythe dolls. Like Barbie, the most popular Neo Blythe dolls are fashion dolls that stand 12 inches or 30 cm tall with an oversized head and eyes that change...
1972 Kenner – 70s’ look dolls 2000 TBL Factory – parts that employees took and reassembled 2001 BL – Neo Blythe posable eyes and legs, boggled eyes, some matte faces 2002 EBL – Excellent Blythe – posable legs, no longer with boggled eyes – softer eye...
Blythe doll history and her reincarnation finally explained. In 1972, the Blythe doll was born. She died later that year. Mainly because her oversized head and peepers were deemed too scary for children, Blythe’s manufacturer Kenner summarily pulled this kooky, big-eyed doll from the shelves, preventing many young girls from meeting her...
Believes there is no fear in loveSays that when her legs are black and blue it’s time to take a holidayLikes to put sugar on her avocados Looks at life thru news lenses – one blue, one pinkWill hold a buttercup under your chinNever misses an episode of “Will and...
Collectors enjoy gathering all sorts of things. They may collect stamps, coins, toys, or in this case, Blythe dolls. If you’ve landed on this page, chances are that you’re a fanatic of Blythes yourself and looking for new items to add to your collection. The history of Blythe dolls dates...
Regular Neo Blythe Dolls are great if you plan to modify the stock look, or if you want to purchase your own accessories and clothes for them. In this way, it does not take away from the collector’s resale value and reduces some of the stress for those who are...
Some women collect handbags, some women collect shoes, and some women collect dolls. Yes, you read that right. Strange as it may sound to someone unfamiliar with the world of doll collecting, this unique hobby has a massive following. One doll, in particular, has become extremely popular with women around...
When it comes to dolls, mostly we have two simple reasons to purchase them. The first reason is to purchase dolls for our kids with their respective accessories like Blythe Doll Glasses. It is seen that dolls can turn out to be great friends for your kid while it also...
Collecting dollhouses, dolls, and Blythe Doll furniture has fascinated many from a long time. The first time when document miniatures were unearthed was around five thousand years ago and it is believed to have been created for the religious purposes in Egypt. There was a time when collection of dollhouses...
While the celebrity world surrenders to the charms of Barbie and gets – many of them – their very own replicas (Chiara Ferragni, Gigi Hadid or Ashley Graham already have their personalized version of the Mattel doll) Emma Roberts bets on the other most famous doll of the last decades. Maybe you did not know her...
There is a long and a short answer to this question. Visit our FAQ section to learn more! The short answer: because of their originality. Allison Katzman is the original creator of the original Blythe dolls. They were originally released by Kenner, then Hasbro in the 1970’s as a fashion doll. Original Blythe...
When we are talking about dolls, the only question that arises in our mind is its use. The first reason for people to buy dolls is that they want their kids to learn. Dolls are known out from long time to be a source of learning for kids and when...
When it comes to making your Blythe doll look different and better than before, hair is one of the top things to be looked at. Now to make this happen, you need to look at two things: Make your own hair by teaching yourself how to do it Get the...
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