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Blythe is a fashion doll, about 28 cm (11 inch) tall, with an oversized head and large eyes that change color with the pull of a string. It was created in 1972 and was initially only sold for one year in the United States by toy company Kenner (later purchased by Hasbro).

What is a factory Blythe doll?

They are Blythe dolls that are made with real original doll parts combined with custom limbs which makes them real Blythes that are made with real Blythe parts. Factory Blythes are not recast ball-jointed dolls or fake clones.

Why do people collect Blythe dolls?

Blythes are a great way for women to splurge, spoil, and indulge themselves in a unique and special collection. Everyone has a “thing”, and for many women, their thing is Blythe dolls! There is just so much joy, entertainment, and passion for this hobby.

How do you customize a Blythe doll?

How to Customize a Blythe Doll

  1. Sanding, removing the glossy outer coat of face and makeup, repainting.
  2. Purchasing various eye chips.
  3. Modifications on Blythe doll body.
  4. Adding additional pull cords so that one closes the eyes (called a sleeping pull cord) and the other changes them.

Why are Blythe dolls so expensive?

Why are Blythe Dolls so expensive? The short answer would be: because of their originality. Original Blythe dolls are no longer in production and didn’t last long on the toy market, so these original ones became collector’s items.

Why are Blythe dolls so popular?

Not only are they fun to collect, but they also give collectors an amazing way to tell stories and share them with those around them. Here are some of the main reasons Blythe dolls are so popular: This collection is truly a world-wide community, which we’ll get to a little later.

How tall is a Neo Blythe doll?

There are 3 types of Blythe dolls for sale: Neo, Middie, and Petite. Neo Blythe is 11 inches tall, Middie Blythe is 8 inches or 20 cm tall, and Petite Blythe is 4 inches or 10 cm tall.

What is a Blythe doll?

Blythe is a fashion doll, about 28 cm (11 inch) tall, with an oversized head and large eyes that change color with the pull of a string.