Friday, April 10, 2009

This is Blythe

The original Blythe doll was manufactured by Kenner in 1972. The Blythe doll was designed by Marvin Glass & Associates, one of the world's foremost toy design studios.

In 1972, children found the large eyes that changed from green to pink to blue to orange with the pull of the drawstring at the back of Blythe's head a bit on the scary side. Blythe was produced for only one year, but it is now apparent that she was ahead of her time

These dolls are unlike any I’ve ever owned and I find there’s something almost magical about them which is why I continue to buy them. These are a few photos I found which I think captures the vast difference and loveliness you find in these little beauties




















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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    ohohoh! i would everso love a blythe doll!

    and thankyou ohso for following my blog
    !

    xx.

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  2. drollgirlApril 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    they are so cool. i wish i had them! all of them. i am guessing they are expensive and/or hard to find, but i am going to poke around and see what i can find!

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  3. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    wow, they do look ahead of their time! i love the second and third ones, they look so current. fun hobby.

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  4. Grammatically Delicious DesignsApril 12, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    They are super cool. I was born in 1972 and have never heard of them. How is that possible?

    Danielle

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  5. Fashion MomentApril 12, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Thank you for your comment. Your blog is so lovely!

    FM~FP

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  6. Chantelle {fat mum slim}April 12, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Thanks for popping over to my blog. It was great to see you there. :)

    I love the Blythe doll. She's so funky. xx

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  7. Whispy LoveApril 12, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Awh the last photo is adorable! xo

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  8. wilbsApril 12, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    wow, they're slightly creepy but still gorgeous.

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  9. AnonymousApril 12, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    great post,

    have a nice easter

    http://balmainbazaar.blogspot.com/

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  10. KayApril 12, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    A world away from Barbie that's for sure. I actually quite like the changing eye colour idea, but I can imagine if I was younger I'd find that pretty freaky!

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  11. PansieberryApril 13, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    i like the second one with the hoody. they are kinda freaky and cute at the same time...

    Happy Easter!
    x

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  12. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkApril 13, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I love Blythe dolls. My cousin has one with blonde hair and blue eyes that I used to want so badly when I was young... I guess I still want it now! haha

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  13. Alice AdaliaApril 13, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    thanks for the comment :)
    mmm i do love them blythe dolls too, although they do scare me....lol they remind me of gemma ward, so cute!


    -adalia
    clever-disguise.blogspot.com

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  14. Jack DanielApril 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I'd love to own Blythe dolls. They're so cute but they're ridiculous expensive!!

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  15. Lightning HeartApril 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    ahh this is awesome!
    i'm doing a project on blythe's at the moment at art school, she's so gorgeous
    i really like your blog by the way!

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  16. Lady PApril 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    What incredible pictures! Love them all. About 10 years ago I saw my first book of photos of the Blythe Doll and a couple for sale for more money than I thought I should part with - wish I had. They are adorable and even more costly. I don't really remember seeing them as a child - but I am entranced by their, some may say, "scary eyes"...thanks for visiting my little ole blog and commenting - now here I am at yours. I love visiting!

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  17. kathleenApril 21, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I love, love, love Blythe! She's just the best... Thank you for commenting on my blog. That means so much. I'll definitely be back to yours!

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  18. xoCIGARS.comMarch 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Really fabulous. I love this and wanna to collect this one at PIJ. Its really attractive to me.
    http://bit.ly/blythejp

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