What size are Blythe dolls?

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. It was created in 1972 and was initially only sold for one year in the United States by toy company Kenner (later purchased by Hasbro).

Is Blythe same size as Barbie?

In spite of her big old head, Blythe is the same scale as Barbie 1:6. Occasionally, something like a miniature book or a table will work in a bigger or smaller size such as 1:12 or 1:3, but if you want something sized well, stick to 1:6 scale.

What is a 1/6 Blythe doll?

Blythe can be, at times, a difficult doll to find things to scale for. This is because her head and her body are not proportionate at all. Skipper (and Barbie) are 1/6th sized dolls. This is also referred to as 1:6 or “playscale”. American Girl, and other 18″ dolls, are 1/3rd or 1:3 scale.

How big is a middie Blythe?

Middie Blythe dolls are tiny, cute size versions of Neo Blythe dolls. Middie is 20cm (about 8in) in height. Her eyes do not change colors like the larger size dolls but they do move from right to left.

Are Blythe dolls jointed?

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.

How big is a Blythe doll head?

A regular Blythe Doll head is 10.5 inches in circumference. Blythe Doll’s head from the chin to the top measures about 4 inches. The top of Blythe’s head is a 1/2 inch from the seam of the hairline to the crown of her head. From the top of the ear to the top of Blythe’s head is about 2 inches.

What is Barbie’s shoe size?

“If Barbie were an actual woman, she would be 5’9″ tall, have a 39″ bust, an 18″ waist, 33″ hips and a size 3 shoe,” Slayen wrote in the Huffington Post.

How tall is Neo Blythe doll?

28.5cm tall
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.

Why are Blythe dolls so expensive?

Why so expensive? Because these dolls are not intended just for children; they have an appeal that is universal and captures a larger crowd. They are viewed as an art form and popular among doll collectors of all ages. This is why the company, Takara, acquired the license to produce more Neo Blythe dolls in 2014.

What size are Blythe eye chips?

14mm
These are 14mm in size and will fit the Blythe eye chips.

What is Barbies breast size?

“If Barbie were an actual woman, she would be 5’9″ tall, have a 39″ bust, an 18″ waist, 33″ hips and a size 3 shoe,” Slayen wrote in the Huffington Post. “She likely would not menstruate… she’d have to walk on all fours due to her proportions.”

How big is the head of a Blythe doll?

How much does a Neo Blythe doll cost?

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When did the first Blythe doll come out?

The very first original Blythe doll was created by designer Allison Katzman in 1972. Back then, Blythes were only sold by the toy company called Kenner. However, her oversized head and eyes that changed colors with a pull string did not go over well with children, and the four original dolls were only sold for a year.

What’s the difference between Blythe and Pure Neemo dolls?

She’s similar-ish in size to the Blythe standard Takara body, but has more slender and cute arms. Her shoulders also arch inwards a bit. Pure Neemo is a company that make a lot of wonderful dolls in their own right, but have also become very popular because of their articulated bodies.