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The story of Blythe....
It all started in 1972, when designer Marvin Glass and Associates, designed the Blythe doll. She was introduced to the market by the toy manufacturer 'Kenner', who after only a year’s production run, ceased making the doll. Blythe's big head, with her changing colour eyes, was too scary for children of the time. Later, its failure was analysed, and it was concluded that the Blythe was too far ahead of her time!
The years went by. Then Photographer and TV Producer Gina Garan was introduced to Blythe by a friend. She instantly fell in love with the doll, and from that moment on, she went everywhere she could to photograph original examples of the doll. In 2000, Blythe was re-introduced to a huge audience, this time via a popular photo book called "This is Blythe", which was produced by Gina, and contained a collection of artistic photos of Blythe. From this new exposure, Blythe suddenly found an adoring new audience of girls and women, including people in the fashion world, who saw a future for her.
What was initially an unpopular toy had now made a comeback. To cater for this worldwide interest, hundreds of internet sites have emerged, showing Blythe in all her glory. A one-of-a-kind doll, with not only her own collection of accessories, clothing sets, wigs, etc., but with thousands of beautiful photos taken by her owners.
Blythe has now achieved cult status...
Want to see Blythe:
www.plonsjeroze.nl
www.thisisblythe.com
It all started in 1972, when designer Marvin Glass and Associates, designed the Blythe doll. She was introduced to the market by the toy manufacturer 'Kenner', who after only a year’s production run, ceased making the doll. Blythe's big head, with her changing colour eyes, was too scary for children of the time. Later, its failure was analysed, and it was concluded that the Blythe was too far ahead of her time!
