Tis The Season For Possible Kenner Blythe Deals

The festive season is approaching us and I just wanted to take this opportunity and blog about something that I think might be worth keeping an eye on this holiday. I remember past discussions by dolly enthusiasts on some Blythe doll forums regarding the best time to find deals on 1972 Kenner Blythe dolls and other Blythe items. We would actually discuss a number of other Blythe topics in great detail, as well. Anyways back to the topic at hand, what time is a good time to find great deals on 1972 Blythes, we determined that the best time was during the Christmas holiday season. Why? well that's when most people are often buying gifts for others or people are too busy enjoying the holidays so often the vintage Blythe doll auctions usually go ignored by a lot more people! I took a look this morning via BigEyedBuys.com and discovered a lot of overpriced buy it now auctions but there were still 1972 Kenner Blythe auctions that started at lower prices. Anyways it wouldn't hurt to keep your eye open for that perfect holiday deal! I always buy the most perfect gifts for myself anyways so why shouldn't you :D haha! If you really have your heart set on a Blythe doll this year why not ask for cold hard cash this season. Also don't get discouraged with those really high buy it now auctions! You could always ask the seller to lower the price, the worse thing they could say is no. You could also start selling stuff you don't want or the other neat stuff you picked up on your search for Blythe dolls, that is not on the recall list, to sell on Craigslist, Kajiji, Ebay, etc..Well I hope you find this information handy and I would love to know if you do actually find a good deal if you buy a 72 Blythe doll :D Best of luck!

<3 Anna xo
BigeyedBuys.com

**Great news! A member of Bigeyedbuys.com Facebook just posted that she won a kenner days ago "with a low bid"! She also mentioned a great point, more people are be selling kenner blythe dolls, probably for some cash for Christmas gifts. More dolls for sale usually means less competition for bidders and at lower prices too. It's economics 101 the law of supply and demand.... I studied that in college :D Anyways, it's great to see that the Kenner Blythe Christmas Theory may actually work! It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!

BigEyedBuys.com New Facebook Group!

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Hey Gang, I just created a Facebook group for BigEyedbuys.com and I would love it if you would all join and use the site too! BigEyedbuys.com Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/264599290244177/

I don't know why I never created one before but it's better late than never. It's so convenient and works great too. Helps to find some deals on some great Blythe dolls and dolly stuff today <3 Love, Anna xo BigEyedBuys.com

Blythe Etiquette

If a lucky Blythe person has an opportunity to win a Kenner Blythe doll listed online in an ad or in an auction for a super great price because the seller listed the doll with an incorrect name and/or for very cheap, do you think it's okay to email the seller to let them know their true value?

It's obvious to me that the seller didn't do their research so why tip them off ??? Countless times I have seen many good Blythe people luck out only to have other Blythe people ruin their good fortune. Would you go to a flea market and tell a seller of a Kenner Blythe selling for a good price that they are off or would you just snatch it up! I say good for them to find a Kenner Blythe at a great price.

When I started searching for Kenners I asked Gina Garan for advice. She told me that "sometimes people don't know what they have". From that point on I let the sellers set the price and go from there.

Are the people that don't think that the ones that missed out and behaving like sore losers? What every happened to first come, first serve and being happy for people? The logic is when you do that then no one wins who actually cares about Blythe.

So let's say that one person lucks out and we all back off then the next time someone finds a great deal and then the person that was lucky before can step aside cause we get more winners that way. Does that make sense? What do you guys think?

<3 Anna xo
BigEyedbuys.com

I just wanted to add that I have seen some people preaching about telling an ignorant seller the true value of a Kenner to instead jump on a great deal themselves when they are given the opportunity. I find that those people are full of hot air to be honest. Those are the people that are usually posting crap about other collectors in their little trash can sites. How pathetic!

Info and Where To Buy Middie (Middle) Blythe Dolls

Hasbro Takara Blythe has done it again with their new in between sized Middie Blythe Doll I am just in love with them! They are so kawaii which means cute in Japanese! ^o^ I have yet to pick one up but it seems they go for quite a bit so I want to wait to choose the perfect one before I do.

They measure 20 cm which is just under 8 inches and are described as being not too big, not too small, but just right. They are the middle size between the approx. 4 inch petites and the approx. 12 inch full neo sized Takara dolls. Their eyes are once color that moves from left to right, their arms are bendable, their waste does not move and their knees do not bend. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

You can purchase Middie from online and offline dolly shops/sites like Junie Moon. I have yet to see them in actual physical shops here in Toronto. I think the only place left that sells Blythe Dolls here is at The Silver Snail on Queen Street, at the upstairs area. You probably won't find them at your local toy store or Wal-Mart, but never say never! Look at the Pet Shop Petite Blythe Dolls. I got some at my local ToysRUs and Zellers for great deals. You can also buy Middie Blythe Dolls via BigEyedBuys.com

I tend to favor dark haired and raven Blythe dolls so I will probably pick one with that style. It's so cool to think that all these dolls were inspired by only one 70s Kenner Blythe doll that only had 4 different hair colors, 4 wigs and 12 separate outfit sets. I almost forgot that 70s Japanese Blythe dolls that were named AiAi Chan and they had 5 different dolls - 2 brunettes, 2 red heads and a blond. Each had a different outfit. I don't believe there were wigs or outfit sets sold separately, though.

Blythe Dolls In The USA!

Hey Guys! I had a great vacation with some of my Blythe Dolls. We went to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam in Arizona, Los Angeles and San Diego in California. I took my Petite Blythe Dolls on board in my purse and my two Neos were carefully packed in my checked bag. I took some pictures and wanted to share them with you :)

Las Vegas




Arizona! Blythe takes the Hoover Dam Tour. Shot is of a mini model of the dam :o)


Hollywood, California

Venice Beach, California


Little Italy ~ San Diego, California


<3 Anna xo
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Blythe Doll Care & Tips ( Stains & Storage )

There is so much information out there concerning Blythe doll tips and care that I thought that I would combine what I learned from my own experience over the years and all that I found out from researching the web into this single blog.

Storage - When storing blythe dolls it seems that often there is a chemical reaction with plastics that causes melting. So when storing or traveling with your dolls, please be sure that the doll is not touching other plastic (stands, shoes - especially Rosebuds, dolls arms & legs, etc.). Plastic from the face has even melted when the legs of another doll has touched, so please do not store together or any other part touching will melt the doll if stored, it is ideal not to put the dolls together and keep separate. I wouldn't even store the doll contacting the dolls own arms and/or legs to the face. Some even wrap their dolls in a piece of cotton.

Stains - Please be careful of denim, tights and black & red clothing. They are problematic so even if you do the best to treat them, the stains may still occur. If you have your doll wear something for a very long period of time, please check arms and legs periodically for staining. Be especially careful of stockings and tights.

Color Treat Blythe Doll Clothes Before Wear - If new Blythe doll clothes were not pre-treated, ask seller first, then pre-soak them in a mixture of a generous amount of vinegar and water.

How To Treat Blythe Doll Arm & Leg stains - If stains do occur, please don't worry because they usually do come out. It's understandable that it's upsetting so when it happens all your doll needs is a little spa time. Mr. Clean magic eraser, dish soap and/or pimple cream are the top 3 methods used. I would start with the dish soap first because most everyone has it in their homes and it's the easiest to obtain. Sunlight is what I recommend because of the lemon, my father even used it when he worked as a tailor because it is really effective in treating stains in clothing also.



Others have used pimple cream, most use Oxy 10 and others have used Neutrogena and sunlight dish soap. They claim that all they had to do was apply the acne cream to the stained area and then leave dolly in a window for a couple days. The stain may need a few more treatments so use your discretion because you may feel that you will need to re-apply the acne cream and put in the window again. Repeat this process until it is gone. Pimple creams use bensoylperoxid and salicyl acid to break down the stain so please be careful when using it because it may eat away at the plastic. I have used the Magic Eraser on stubborn Kenner dirt and it worked, I just made sure to rinse the area I treated really well after I used it. I would probably do the same for the other methods too in order to stop the chemicals from reacting with the plastic. Proof of this is after magic eraser or pimple treatment you may not see any results, but people have reported that after a couple weeks later the stain is gone because some of the chemical may have absorbed into the plastic, so make sure you rinse well so that not too much does.

Tips Getting boots on - Coat the leg in baby powder so your doll's legs will slip right into boots. Please be aware that some boots stain too and some shoes even melt so I suggest always putting some white cotton stockings on your dolls when they are wearing dark shoes or boots.

Trouble getting a sweater on - Difficult to get a sweaters past your dolls fingers? Try putting a sock over the hand while you put on trouble sleeves. I have also pinned up the dolls hair when putting on a sweater, top or dress on.

Gum or glue in Blythe Doll hair? - ICE! It even works great for human hair. Just treat the spot until goop is very cold then simply and carefully pick off.

Water on Takara Blythe Eyelashes - don't panic! Try to save those suckers by dabbing with a paper towel and leave it alone to dry.

Kenner Hair Falling Out - Do not fuss with it and leave it alone. If you want the original hair do not keep brushing and brushing it. A very sweet girl on a blythe forum noticed her KB's hair was fine and she kept touching it and it seemed that she made it worse by constantly touching it :( Don't feel bad because there was a happy ending! She actually gave the doll a mohair re-root and it looked fabulous. Bald Kenners are fixed up this way too with mohair or with saran. I've never seen a Kenner I didn't love!

<3 Anna
BigEyedbuyscom

Fall Fantasy, When Stunning Fantasy Hair Color Blythe Dolls Meet Vibrant Fall Colors.

I was hit with inspiration last week when I was looking out into my back yard to notice all the vibrant fall colors and immediately think of my fantasy hair color Blythe dolls.

The blue haired Blythe doll featured above is a Takara Blythe Asian Butterfly. There are two versions of AB, EBL and SBL. Both are out of production and a bit rare, though the EBL version is more so because the mold is no longer in existence. Other than the face mold difference and price (EBL is worth more and more rare), the only other thing is the 2 hair pom pom colors. They are both very cute. Pandora is wearing a Sugar Mag Blythe doll dress, I believe. You can't see her Blythe doll boots but they were purchased using BigEyedBuys.com

The bright red haired girl is a Rouge Noir Takara Blythe doll with an EBL face mold. No other face molds were made of this particular Takara Blythe. Dressed in a Takara Blythe doll stock Aztec BL Blythe top, Takara Step in Time shoe set orange boots and the skirt was purchased off of the Buy and Sell section on Plastic Paradise Forum, now Blythe Kingdom.

All fantasy hair color Blythe dolls are reproductions unless a vintage Kenner Blythe doll is wearing a wig or if the doll had a re-root. 72s that had a mohair re-root using fantasy hair colors are really stunning. It's so amazing what Blythe fans are capable of! You can catch a glimpse of these on Blythe Kingdom Forum or Flickr.com. Maybe just do a search if you want to save time.

I am looking forward the winter because I am going to take more pictures of my lovely back yard. I am very lucky to live in beautiful Toronto, Ontario where we have 4 seasons :) If you are from a place that doesn't might I suggest you come and visit us www.toronto.com has great information for people planning trips here. Maybe you can come to a local Blythe doll meet too because there are several enthusiasts :)

Thanks so much for your time!

<3 Anna xo
BigEyedBuys.com