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Press & Media · 2000–2026

Twenty-six years in the headlines

From Forbes and the BBC to The Guardian, The New Yorker and Vogue Italia — the world’s press has been telling the story of This Is Blythe since 2000. Here is every feature, in one place.

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26Years of coverage
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A quarter-century of coverage

26 years in print, on air and online

Coverage didn’t happen once — it kept happening, decade after decade. That consistency is the story.

  1. 2000

    Austin Chronicle — “Blytheology”

    The year we opened our doors, the Austin Chronicle chronicled the growing Blythe phenomenon.

  2. 2002

    BBC — Hello Blythe! Exhibition

    The BBC spotlighted a gallery exhibition devoted entirely to Blythe creativity.

  3. 2006

    Forbes — twice in one year

    Forbes covered Blythe as a serious collectible, then followed up with “Muse in Miniature.”

  4. 2009

    Salon — the unique world of Blythe

    Salon explored the one-of-a-kind charm that sets Blythe apart from every other collectible doll.

  5. 2011

    Vogue Italia — the return of Blythe

    Vogue Italia celebrated the endless creative possibilities of customization.

  6. 2012

    The Guardian — Blythe goes mainstream

    A feature on the adults who love Blythe — followed in 2014 by a profile of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s collection.

  7. 2013

    Blythe Life — community review

    The community’s own Blythe Life reviewed This Is Blythe’s dolls and service in detail.

  8. 2019

    BBC News — the collector next door

    BBC News profiled a Leicestershire collector and her lovingly “creepy” hobby.

  9. 2021

    Lux Life award & independent reviews

    Named Best Online Blythe Doll Retailer, with independent reviews from Tanjas Toys and Broken Dolly TV.

  10. 2023

    AP News & EIN — global recognition

    AP News covered our services while EIN News highlighted worldwide customer satisfaction.

  11. 2025–26

    25th anniversary — and counting

    We celebrated 25 years of handcrafted Blythe artistry — and the story is still being written.

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We respond to press inquiries within one business day, provide high-resolution photography of our handcrafted dolls, and our founder Jenna Anderson is available for interviews and expert commentary on the collectible-doll world.

  • Founded: 2000 — the world’s top custom Blythe doll maker
  • What we do: Handcrafted custom Blythe dolls, full sets, clothing, parts & accessories
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