What are the different types of Blythe dolls?

There are 3 types of Blythe doll Neo, Petite, and Middie. Neo Blythe is 28.5cm tall, Petite Blythe is 11cm tall and Middie Blythe is 20cm tall. Their special gimmick is the eyes those can change direction in different ways according to different mechanism in each type of dolls.

Are Blythe dolls Japanese?

In 2001 the Japanese toy company Takara began producing new editions of Blythe dolls….Blythe (doll)

Blythe dolls can be customized
Type	Fashion doll
Country	USA/Japan
Availability	1972–present
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What is a real 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.

What scale are Blythe dolls?

The standard size of dolls furniture is 1:12 that means that one inch actually represents one foot. The scale of 1:24 means that one foot is equal to half of an inch. The calculation of area is very important before making a purchase.

How much does a Blythe doll cost?

They are also highly sought after and can be priced from $400 – $800 depending on the doll, condition and stock items (clothes etc) that it comes with. The cheaper dolls are the RBL+, RBL, SBL and FBL molds.

Why are Blythe dolls so popular?

The short answer: because of their originality. Allison Katzman is the original creator of the original Blythe dolls. They are viewed as an art form and popular among doll collectors of all ages. Gina Garan promoted these dolls and kept this niche growing with her book of photography starring a Blythe doll.

How can you tell a fake Blythe?

On the real Blythe the scalp fits perfectly (A). The pull string is coming out of the hole (C). The hole is kind of a silver/brassy looking ring. The fake Blythe hole (C) is more of a bronzy/brass but without them both side by side it is very difficult to tell the difference.

Are Blythe dolls still being made?

Since production of the original Blythes by Hasbro and Takara has ceased, these dolls have grown in popularity because of their growing rarity. Neo Blythes can still be ordered online from a seller in Japan for about $200-$400.

Is this Blythe legit?

Fake Blythes go by a few different names: ICY, Blyth, Factory Blythe, are some common ones, but no matter what they’re called, one thing they are for sure is fake. They are mass-produced copies of the original product by Takara, and to refer to them as “Custom Neo Blythe” is misleading.

What are the different types of Blythe dolls? There are 3 types of Blythe doll Neo, Petite, and Middie. Neo Blythe is 28.5cm tall, Petite Blythe is 11cm tall and Middie Blythe is 20cm tall. Their special gimmick is the eyes those can change direction in different ways according to different mechanism in each type…