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Are Blythe dolls BJD?
Blythe 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….Blythe (doll)
| Blythe dolls can be customized | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fashion doll |
| Company | Kenner/Takara |
| Country | USA/Japan |
| Availability | 1972–present |
Why are Blythe dolls so popular?
These dolls are a more modern smaller version sold with pets and don’t have the changing eyes. Since production of the original Blythes by Hasbro and Takara has ceased, these dolls have grown in popularity because of their growing rarity.
How much is a Blythe doll worth?
These dolls range from around $280 to $350 each. A factory ‘fake’ Blythe doll, which looks exactly the same as a Takara doll, can set you back anywhere from $40 to $400 but customisation is not cheap and often owners spend hundreds more personalising their dolls.
What is a factory 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 is TBL Blythe?
TBL = Taobao ‘Blythe’, after their website of origin. TBL was a quaint term coined originally by Dr. Blythenstein back in 2012 when these dolls first appeared on the market. As far as fakes go, they’ve probably been the most imaginative.
What is the deal with Blythe dolls?
Their special gimmick is the eyes those can change direction in different ways according to different mechanism in each type of dolls. Manufactured by Kenner in 1972, the original Blythe (now known as “vintage”) was produced for only one year and then was retired because of poor sales.
How can you tell a fake Blythe doll?
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.
How expensive are BJD?
One such company is Resinsoul, who offer 1/4 scale dolls around $135-$160. Of course, on average the same size doll would cost around $250-$350 from other companies and between $500-$2000 from artists. It really depends on your wishes for budget, aesthetic and size what you will eventually pay for the doll.
What is a BJD recast?
Recast is the term used popularly within the BJD community to refer to counterfeit dolls (and doll parts). Counterfeit dolls are often made (but may not always be) of lower quality than the original. For instance, shrinkage is a known issue with these types of dolls due to the nature of how they are made.
Is this is Blythe real?
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.