Blythe (pronounced: Bl-I-th) 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 साल in the USA द्वारा toy company Kenner. In 2000 the चित्र book This is Blythe was published and in 2001 the Japanese toy company Takara 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 their गुड़िया on the Internet. Blythe was created in 1972 द्वारा designer Allison Katzman at Marvin Glass and Associates and marketed in the USA द्वारा the now-defunct toy company Kenner. Due to a lack of interest, Blythe गुड़िया were only sold for one साल in the U.S. (produced in Hong Kong) and also in Australia, during 1972. It would only become लोकप्रिय some 27 years later. Reportedly, she was modeled after drawings द्वारा Margaret Keane, similarly to many other गुड़िया of the '60s and '70s. Her most distinctive feature were eyes that changed color with the pull of a string attached to the back of her head.
In 1997, New York TV and video producer Gina Garan was दिया a 1972 Kenner Blythe द्वारा a friend and began using it to practice her photographic skills. She began taking her Blythe everywhere with her and took hundreds of photos. In 1999, she was introduced to CWC's Junko Wong द्वारा artist and illustrator, Jeffrey Fulvimari which brought Blythe to the attention of Parco and toy executives. In 2000, Gina published her first book of Blythe फोटोग्राफी with Chronicle Books, This is Blythe. In 2001, Hasbro (the Trademark and License owner) gave Takara of जापान a license to produce the New Edition of Blythe (Neo Blythe). Blythe was used in a टेलीविज़न advertising campaign द्वारा Parco, the fashion branch of Seibu Department Stores in जापान and was an instant hit.
In 1997, New York TV and video producer Gina Garan was दिया a 1972 Kenner Blythe द्वारा a friend and began using it to practice her photographic skills. She began taking her Blythe everywhere with her and took hundreds of photos. In 1999, she was introduced to CWC's Junko Wong द्वारा artist and illustrator, Jeffrey Fulvimari which brought Blythe to the attention of Parco and toy executives. In 2000, Gina published her first book of Blythe फोटोग्राफी with Chronicle Books, This is Blythe. In 2001, Hasbro (the Trademark and License owner) gave Takara of जापान a license to produce the New Edition of Blythe (Neo Blythe). Blythe was used in a टेलीविज़न advertising campaign द्वारा Parco, the fashion branch of Seibu Department Stores in जापान and was an instant hit.