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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
So you have discovered this curious large eyed doll called Blythe and must have one for yourself. Are you like the most collectors who probably stumbled upon a photo of an odd but beautiful doll and wished to find out more only to find such dolls are made in Japan...
Looking for the next big thing in your doll collectibles? Think about buying a Vintage Blythe doll. There are a number of reasons why these dolls are good for collection. One reason is, apart from their monetary value, they are a great choice for conversation pieces. The advancement of technology...
May 2nd, 2008 Greetings from Tokyo! It’s nice and balmy here in Tokyo, the cherry blossoms have bloomed and now little green leaves are taking over the trees. Last week, I was in NYC for the opening of the Theatre ALFORT exhibition titled Lilliput that is an installation art using...
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