Blythe (doll)

Blythe
A customized Blythe doll
TypeFashion doll
Inventor(s)Allison Katzman
CompanyKenner
(1972)
CWC Tokyo
(2001–present)
CountryUnited States (1972)
Japan (2001–present)
Availability1972–present
MaterialsPlastic
Official website

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). In 2001, the Japanese toy company Takara[a] began producing new editions of Blythe dolls. There is a network of hobbyists who customize the doll for resale and create clothing and shoes for Blythe. Enthusiasts share photographs of their work and other types of dolls on the Internet.[1]


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  1. ^ Qureshi, Huma (October 5, 2012). "Blythe dolls: too scary for children, loved by adults". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2022.