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 – at least for the...
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 color by a pull of...
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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...
One of our most prestigious styles of Blythe Doll is the Neo Blythes. These are not standard factory dolls, but a line of products 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...
