Blythe was a doll created in 1972 by American toy company Kenner. She was modeled after the drawings by Margaret Keane. Her most notable feature was blinkable eyes that changed color with the pull of a string attached to her head.
Blythe dolls were only in production for one year in the U.S. before being licensed to Takara of Japan. It was used in a TV advertising campaign by the PARCO department store and was marketed again on 2001 becaming an instant hit. Success in Japan led Blythe to be returned to the U.S., where it has become a niche product in a marginal market, selling largely to adults.
In 2002 she was also the subject in a segment on the VH1 special I Love the 70s
There are two types of Blythe dolls: the 28 cm version and the 11.2 cm "Petit Blythe." Only large dolls have color-changing eyes. Newer releases of the Petit Blythe dolls have moveable eyelids.
The measurements of Blythe: 4.17-2.76-3.89 (in inch) or 106-70-99 (in mm).
The measurements of Petit Blythe: 1.77-1.18-16.5 (in inch) or 45-30-42 (in mm).
Unlike Barbie, Blythe does not have a boyfriend. She also does not advertise her professional part of life. Kenner is now owned by Hasbro.
Blythe releases
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001 Mondrain
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All gold
Aztec
Cozy Cape
Rouge Noir
Asian Butterfly
Nike (limited edition)
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Other Similiar type of big-eyed dolls
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Alternative definition:
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