| The world was first brought face to face with their | | | | The uniqueness associated with these collector Dolls |
| charm nearly three and half decades back in the year | | | | is the eye color and iris position of their eyes. They |
| 1972. The first Blythe Dolls were produced by Kenner | | | | can be changed into four different colors and angles |
| and were 11 to 12 inches tall. Unfortunately, the dolls | | | | by pulling a string attached at the back of dolls' neck. |
| did not find many buyers then as they were too far | | | | Even their legs can be twisted from the knees to |
| ahead of their times and went into oblivion. | | | | adjust into various positions. |
| Nearly 3 decades later in the year 2000, these dolls | | | | The vintage Blythe dolls can cost several hundred |
| saw a revival in the market with manufacturers | | | | dollars in just fair or very good condition on the |
| producing a reincarnated Blythe doll of 6 inches size, | | | | secondary market, with prices for excellent condition |
| nearly half the size of the Vintage Dolls produced in | | | | or mint Blythe dolls generally well over $1,000. Truly |
| 1972. Thanks to the innovative approach of the | | | | mint dolls can be found for over $2,000. This alone |
| Japanese company Takara, which is now producing | | | | can make these dolls a wonderful investment for |
| the miniature version of the Dolls since 2000, the | | | | serious doll collectors. |
| demand for Blythe Dolls is again witnessing a steep | | | | They were only produced for 1 year, so not many |
| rise again. | | | | are out there, which also drives their value up. |