A Deep Dive Into Blythe Dolls

[@emmanema12]

My mom used to do Blythe photography back in the 2000s. She had a rosebud model and she gave her to me when I was in college. She is everythinggggg to me and I can always tell who is cool by who comes over and freaks out about her

[@st4rb3rry0l1v3r]

she came back when the world needed her the most

[@sarah_serif]

she knows more about blythe than you do, genius 😠🍓

[@wrong_thyme]

i feel like the whole 'supporting the og artists' argument against fakies makes a whole lot more sense when talking about BJDs by indie artists and not factory produced blythes

[@explorilori]

The team at CWC that designs authentic Blythe are still a small team. Supporting custom artists who make the dolls look nothing like real Blythe but still call it Blythe and steal the base designs from Allison Katzman, Junko Wong, and her CWC team is not the flex you think it is.

[@wrong_thyme]

@@explorilori well you've made a great point. i didnt realise they were so small

[@Ddalgiichigo]

@@exploriloriboohoo

[@brokegirl1452]

@@exploriloriyea. i dont like ruining a stock doll all the time to make art. I appreciate fake dolls for what theyre used for. They keep my mind busy and i dont waste $200 on an stock doll i dont want to carve up.

[@Jezzie]

Alright, you've convinced me. Time to make Blythe dolls my new special interest and invest hours of research into these cuties

[@swampstar]

I had a lps horseback rider Blythe. Eventually, my play style cause her head to fall off. It never went back in place so I used her head and body as the headless horseman or a zombie. The same things would later happen to Snow White, Cinderella and Rapunzel. My family called me doll killer.

[@ToiletDestroyer2000]

LMAOO

[@GracieeLinn]

I accidentally ripped off my barbie's head as a kid. It was the only official barbie doll I ever had. I'd had plenty of dollar store ones as a kid, and if their heads ever came off, they could be jammed back on easily because of the cheap, pliable plastic. But official barbie? No dice. Her head wasn't malleable enough, and IT TOOK A CHUNK OF THE NECK WITH IT!! HOW?!

[@wontonwontonwonton4718]

No one will ever be as coquettte as the literal BLYTH DOLL NAMED CINNOMON GIRL

[@koroconnell]

Your channel is so comforting I can't even explain it

[@strawberrysprite]

thank you 🩷

[@jessieloveshobbies]

I’m glad some people liked Blythe. Me and my sister were only into the little animals so we were like “who is this intruder 😡” to Blythe lol

[@pee-flavoredvapegotojail1149]

same i hated blythe sm i thought she was so creepy and i associated her with the death of the golden age of lps so she got hate by association 😭 now that i’m older i think she’s cute

[@lilianaruivo6513]

i grow up with Blythe from Japanese media so when i saw lps Blythe i got confused but end up with time knowing more dolls of the similar style like Pullip

[@colbyscreation7473]

Babe wake up mother has returned !!! (also this look is so cute omgg)

[@wildtogepenny]

it was my dream to have a blythe doll since I was like 10 (I'm currently 27). They always felt so mysterious and unique, they are cute and spooky at the same time. like a time burton's movie

[@rainingopals1439]

I just started collecting dolls at 30 yo. It's never too late. Get one.

[@joviczzz]

These dolls reminds me Kerli and her "Bubble Goth" aesthetic! I love the union of cute and creepy, me, that always loved horror movies and also disney princesses movies. So happy a new video is out! Your channel is a Refuge ❤

[@strawberrysprite]

aw thank you for watching 🩷

[@datumzinememories]

Kerali though worked with bjd. I remember the doll artist because she was in the doll groups at the time. You can still find photos and interviews about it.

[@SympatheticMisanthrope]

I, too, saw the missing videos. Just hoping you're alright right now. Take care of yourself; hopefully we'll see you soon!

[@Tute_Sweet]

Thank you so much for the effort you put into making and properly researching this video ❤ I've been collecting Blythe since 2010, and while it's lovely to see her getting so much attention lately and reaching new audiences, there's also a lot of misinformation out there that's confusing to new collectors.

[@strawberrysprite]

thank you so much!! it was very important to me that my research was thorough and that i addressed some of the misinformation 🩷

[@eggzuki]

THIS LOOK IS SO PRETTYYY

[@strawberrysprite]

tysm 😭🩷

[@GinzaBear]

this video is sooo good! i was so surprised when i learned blythe was originally american because i associate her so much with japan. we did her so dirty :( i love how blythe is another example of usa and japan cross inspiration. my first introduction to blythe was thru the littlest pet shop cartoon and then because i used to customize american girl dolls and they share a wig size. her history reminds me of american girl dolls in other ways too, like them both being childlike and a little creepy + the photography and customizing scene becoming the main consumer of the brand!

[@GinzaBear]

also the bratz "ew" sound effect is so genius and im taking that idea xx

[@strawberrysprite]

tysm for watching 🩷 and yes !! that’s an interesting parallel to american girl. enjoy using the ewww sound effect lmao😌

[@Ddalgiichigo]

Japan adopts things that people don’t appreciate enough and make it better 😂

[@pinkerhero]

thank you for the education!! gina garan's story is inspiring. very grateful you mentioned littlest pet shop, that's how i found blythe and i liked them too!

[@vioIetharmon]

me too!!

[@CozyGlow625]

I think these dolls are reminiscent of shell-shocked warriors more than anything, but I'm certain that thier history will be entertaining. I cannot wait to observe the video. I adore your work so much, Strawberry! You always make me happy 💜❤️

[@strawberrysprite]

aw im glad to hear that and i hope you enjoy the video!!

[@CozyGlow625]

​@@strawberryspriteyou replied!!! 😍

[@globblin1734]

I didn’t like dolls as a kid, I was lps kid but I had this collab!!! Me recognizing the doll still from the thumbnail is wild, shows how unique the design is.

[@trashgod7095]

I still have my blythe loves lps doll, weirdly i have the mouse with a bow but the doll itself is the one that comes with a cream pony. I remember not really caring for her, I didn't like dolls at all, but i kept her bc her little white sweater was surprisingly thick and felt really nice compared to my friends barbie clothing. Maybe if I find her I'll put her on my doll shelf and apologize, shes just a little thing afterall

[@esile1234]

Hope you're doing well. No pressure to come back either, take care of yourself!

[@cHarlie...2-q9l]

i love blythe dolls so much i haven't been into dolls for the past couple years because i'm a boy and kids are mean but my best friend is a doll collector and i decided to customize a blythe(it was a rip off i'm a teenager and honestly can't spend that much on a gift) to look like her for her birthday and honestly my fascination with dolls is very much back i think in a few weeks i might start looking for a model to make look like me

[@darkrainbow5850]

I always like pairing my Blythes and LPS together since I think their proportions suit each other. I think if the collab was higher quality then it would have been really successful. I think any other pet figurines make blythes look weird and badly proportioned. I may be the only one who feels this way, but I really hope to find more people who do this.

[@domocoyo]

missed ur videos!!! i'm very interested in the topics that u cover, (even though i am a guy), but they are still so infatuating to me. this video was very well-researched and made!!! keeep it up!

[@strawberrysprite]

tysm for watching!! and my videos are for everyone ofc 🫶

[@Mandavee]

On using fake blythes for customizing- a similar things happened int he furby community. When I was making my furby, I opted for a resin cast of the furby face plate (sometimes called a vegan faceplate) because I didnt want to disassemble my working 90's furbs. The old furbies are "endangered" so I beleive in keeping them as is over doing a custom job.

[@strayiggytv]

I think thats actually pretty different though. For one its only the face plate and two the peope selling the face plate usually aren't also selling straight up furby counterfeits which factory blythe sellers often are counterfeits

[@corvigae]

I only really learned about Blythe as a side effect of getting really into the Furby community and customization a couple years ago, as Blythe dolls and Furbys share the same eyechip size, so that part is often advertized on Etsy as being for both toys, and I've very quickly fallen in love! I think it's one part just her look and the customization community, and one part feeling a strong sense of solidarity with that community in regards to "loving this thing that you think is cute that many others regard as creepy or even scary," coming from the Furby community, lol. I don't have any myself and doubt I'd be able to ever afford an official one, but some day I may look into the cheaper options!

[@bl4ck_st4rrr]

ahhhh!! ive always been blythe adjacent on japanese second hand sites,, it’s so cool to learn about her !!

[@themasterinventer101]

Absolutely excellent! Bravo on this presentation, I so enjoyed how you put it all together spanning the years of Blythe, I learned so much. I was gifted a factory Blythe a few years ago from my adult son who knew I'd had one in 1972 that I still hope to locate one day... for now I have a few Blythes, both factory and Takara and I love them all! The tricky bit is not falling completely down the rabbit hole of collecting. Thank you for all of the work that you put into the fabulous deep dive. 🥰

[@ruthcruz1]

The second I hear your voice, my worries and my mind melt away 🫠❤ so soothing

[@lenimilchschnitte8239]

I love your videos sooo much. It's just such a cozy vibe, I hope you're well. I'm sooo excited for your next video.

[@strawberrysprite]

aw thank you for the support !!🌷💞 i’m glad you enjoy the videos, i rly hope to come back this year and i am planning to make even better stuff! ✮⋆˙

[@wadeyhyena1657]

Your voice is so relaxing to listen to coming from someone who's neurodivergent. Honestly, these videos deserve way more views, in my opinion. They're so thoroughly researched and every segment is given just the right amount of time that nothing ever overstays its welcome. I've watched your videos since I came across your "Disney Fairies" review and even as an autistic adult male, learning the history behind nostalgic toys, whether made for boys or girls in mind, is fascinating. If I had to pick out my favourite of your videos though, it'd be the Build-a-Bear one. If I'm being honest, you're one of the main reasons why I collect figurines, keychains and other things that people might consider childish, or ignorant of my age, but I don't care. One of these days, I'm planning to deep-dive into Power Rangers, Thundercats, Transformers, Action Man and other boy-centric material as a fun contrast. But honestly, being a former brony, I've always wanted to collect the ponies too. I love the visually appealing designs each unicorn, pegasus and earth pony has, and the uniqueness of each of their names. Less so with Bratz, Barbie and the Monster High/Ever After High brands, but I understand their appeal. Littlest Pet Shop always felt unisex to me, even if it was targeted towards girls in mind. Regardless, I've remained a firm subscriber of your videos for a long time, and its thanks to your content that I've subscribed to similar channels like LulaLoopsey and Athena P.

[@wadeyhyena1657]

Also, I never realised that "Blythe" from the Littlest Pet Shop television series got her name from this doll brand. (Unless that's coincidental). But considering the way she's designed in the show with the big eyes and small petite mouth, I'm pretty sure that might be the case. Which would fit quite well given their collaboration. Edit: I was right! 😂 And, I guess I'm the only one who likes the G4 designs. But considering the fact that I also prefer the G4 designs of the ponies, that isn't too much of a surprise. However, there is a lot that I like about every generation. The simplicity of G1, the adventurousness of G2, the colourfulness of G3 and then, the vibrancy in G4. I haven't seen much in regards to G5 on LPS's side, but I feel like the theme nowadays would be Nostalgia, since that's how MYM and TYT feel to me.

[@VivianRuddiger15]

I love all your videos’ aesthetic. It’s like being in a magical forest will my my favorite childhood toys in it ❤

[@peeblestem]

best video ever! i started collecting fashion dolls in 2022 (monster high etc) and used to think Blythe was so weird and kinda ugly!! omg. if i only knew. when the blythe tiktkoks exploded it made me look at her in a whole other way and i started my new blythe obsession! i now have 3 real blythes and a fakie and LOVE photographing them. she makes me so happy!!

[@mohammedalqadeeri890]

I'm a straight guy and I love this video ! So glad it was recommended ! I got my first Custom Blythe last week .. but now I already own 4 gorgeous and unique customs that were all made by very talented veteran artists ( 3 TBL fakes and 1 original Ob24 ) Im a collector of many forms of Art but Blythe is extra special.. They have an ora about them and those eyes will suck you in for sure 🤩 Super photogenic and so much fun to dress them up in cute Lolita outfits

[@GeekToons]

Loving the new change in style bestie, keep up the amazing work!

[@ScootersArtDiary]

I love this video! Its so beautifully done and edited! I entered the doll world through Monster High but atm I’m a tad obsessed with Blythe dolls! I really want to save up for a mini me!

[@Fairydewyou]

Tysm for the effort but into this video! I have loved Blythe dolls, ever since my mother got me one, when I was very young! They mean so much to me!

[@toastchildart]

This was so helpful! I've been trying to get into Blythe but was intimated by confusing the customs vs original dolls. Your aesthetic and sound design is just so gorgeous and inviting amazing work!!! 🌸‼💫🤍🍃🌻

[@chizukekihime]

Thank you so much for this informative and well edited video! You have a great voice to listen to and the aesthetic of the vid is peak. I actually learned of Blythe early in my childhood, well before the LPS ones were released. We found some of her clothes in my mom's box of Barbies, and she wistfully said that she had a Blythe doll somewhere in my grandma's house, but we couldn't find it. (Same with her Dawn Dolls.) Fast forward 20 years, and we were finally cleaning out grandma's house to sell it and WE FOUND HER! Iirc I dated her to after 1972 based on the lines on the back of her head, and she is in amazing shape because my mom's family was poor and she took extremely good care of the few toys she had. She even still has some of her original outfits--Golden Goddess (what she wears right now,) Love N Lace, and I think we also have Pretty Paisley! I did have one of the LPS Blythes, she had purple hair and was a glow in the dark fairy kind of doll. "Moonlight Fairies" was the name. I did let her go tho, didn't do much with her. I actually collected other dolls before I seriously got interested in my mom's doll when we found her; and through other collectors definitely became aware of how BIG the Blythe community was. I'd love to get or make some more clothes for her, condition and restyle her hair and take pics of her, but it was super daunting to figure out where to even start and this video has been EXTREMELY helpful! She needs shoes lol! She's a side-part redhead if anyone's curious. :)

[@Justcallmerita]

Not only do I love this video, it’s so informative, but I think the room you are in is awesome!

[@aspen1713]

Yay!! Seeing a new upload is always such a nice treat 🥰 Time to relax and learn the in-depth lore of something I didn’t know existed until today. Also slayed the ‘living doll’ look!

[@sarah_serif]

my strawberry queen has returned!!!! 🍓🍓🍓

[@luckyuwus]

Strawberry!!! I literally was just thinking about how much i wish you would post a new video!! Dreams DO come true!

[@willvandom5105]

your other videos were great btw

[@sprintbell]

I never knew these existed. Now I want to see if I can find that book from that photographer lady. Please do more video essays on other toys such as these, that may be have been overshadowed or something 😊 I really appreciate the research you put into these videos you make.

[@almondthefurret6818]

7:12 the Minecraft zombie noise made me laugh so hard mentally

[@Chloe-hu6zf]

I absolutely adore you, lovely and educational video, I learned so much!! I love the atmosphere of this video, what a sweet and safe little environment to learn about Blythe's in. Also your voice is wonderful to listen to

[@willvandom5105]

I loved this video so so much! Loved the editing also!I didn't know much about them but you made it so interesting that I think they'll become a new hiperfixation

[@clownfishu9063]

im so glad the yt reccomended brought me here, this video was so well done and your voice is so relaxing to listen to :> ive been dreaming of owning my own blythe for years but ive been holding off until i can afford the genuine article, this video is just making me long even more for a mini me to dress up :')

[@mileybugs]

im having a full circle moment! i just started getting into blyhe dolls and want to customize my own. but i just realized she looks exactly like the littlest pet shop dolls! like you said in your video, i was obsessed with these dolls and still have them to this day!

[@dragonflykites]

This video is soooo good I'm so glad I found u on twitter and then ur channel!! I've completely fallen in love with blythe (and LPS!) recently. The concept of having a mini blythe is so near and dear to me. My mini blythe has green hair and doesn't look exactly like me, but I still identify with her so much. Yours is sooo cute also I love how we both have a fav LPS as our pfp ^-^

[@IronOtome]

Great video! I loved the Art of the Dress instrumental in the background. I'm not a huge doll person, more into plushes, but this video kind of made me want to look for a blythe doll. huge fan of the earlier designs, they give me a sort of visual kei vibe.

[@bwatzai]

omfg you were able to capture the history of blythe in such a good way. i love videos like these ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Roskaa]

i remember stopping at this one bus station many years ago. its female bathroom walls were full of framed pictures of blythe doll photography.

[@deodorant6909]

You and this doll was such a pleasing visual😭😭😭

[@Nebulousart]

i had always seen these dolls around but i never knew what she was, so this is was a surprisingly topical video for me. thank you

[@wandarose1710]

I like these dolls my favorite part is how there eyes change colors.

[@rabbitferris1848]

I patiently wait for each of your videos ( I found your channel when you only had one video ) but every time I see a new one up I lose composure and start squealing in excitement. If it was anyone else talking about some of these dolls I wouldn't watch it, but I like your style and I do appreciate learning new things, so thank you for putting in so much effort.

[@strawberrysprite]

aww i appreciate that so much 🩷 thank you for being here since the start and sorry that is been so long since i’ve posted

[@rabbitferris1848]

@@strawberrysprite don't be sorry, life happens! Besides, quality over quantity!

[@AlexRide-z7g]

Great video, I wasn't even on the bythe side of TikTok but I'll watch whatever you made I swear. Your presence is so so comforting!

[@Chu2chompsankles]

Omg this is was so fun to learn about as someone who's kinda on the surface level of the doll collecting/customising community. Now I really want to get into Blythes myself!

[@oona3731]

I really enjoyed this deep dive into Blythe dolls🥳⭐️ thank u

[@Zorroexists]

I love your content and in soooo happy that you made this video on these dolls :)

[@NOBODYFROMTHEINTERNET]

KZbin really knew what they were doing when they recommended me this channel. Definitely one of my favorites

[@KatMorningstar3]

I love your channel's vibe tbh, i would normally find these kinds of dolls creepy, but that may just be the opinion of my friend, who's petrified of all human dolls in general, rubbing off on me, haha! The idea of the Mini-Me is so sweet and cute! Now i want one!

[@Milkko3]

oh no what happened to your vids I missed watching the other ones they were so pretty other than the fact that it was also informative :((

[@jacobburkett414]

Hoping to get my first Blythe for Christmas. Great video btw. Very informative and relaxing

[@sleepy_cloud2501]

I still own the lps Blythe doll with the little horse, and I really didn’t like her as a child. But now that I’m older I love her, she’s so unsettling she’s cute

[@bb-nq9ho]

i have always loved blythe. i liked her in lps. i love that the doll mold hasn't changed, same with bratz. if it ain't broke don't fix it! (cough barbie cough). my favorite customs are the ones that change the eyeliner shape tho and the eyelashes.

[@totebagbarista]

omg i watched that littlest pet shop x blythe show years ago and never correlated the character to the blythe dolls until this video!!

[@nyancat378]

THIS VIDEO IS SO AWESOME AND HELPFUL I LOVE IT!!!!!!! I ALSO NOTICED MY LITTLE PONY MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND I THINK!!! THIS IS SO COOL BEANS

[@jillianlemons1809]

I’m so glad to see another video from you! Take care of yourself❤️

[@ioanamogos4196]

I think this is one of the few videos that when it ended I was like "Wait! Is done already? I want more!"

[@franl5488]

She has more but its not on the channel i have a playlist of her old videos on my channel playlist

[@lilballetboy]

Hii! I just want to say thank youu so much for making this video! I learned soo much when watching and at the same time also liked the music, style, and aesthetic you added for the video :D

[@MS-ij8ud]

i had the treat shop blythe / lps set and i LOVED the lps it came with and the cute little chairs for them to sit on. i was so confused about who the girl was, i already had another blythe from a previous lps set (cant remember which one but she had blonde hair.) I pretty much never played with them and i remember really disliking the fashion 😅 As an adult, i always wondered what was up with that. it felt like a fever dream and literally no one i knew had ever heard of blythe. i think the "real" blythe dolls are very beautiful and creepy and such a cool concept. thanks for sharing!!

[@beet7342]

I got into the Blythe hobby in 2014 and I never expected tiktok of all places to be so fascinated with them

[@harriyanna]

your videos are always so relaxing to watch, even tho this doll is scary you found a way to make this all settling lmaoooo

[@strawberrysprite]

that means a lot because i have been watching your videos for a few years now,, tysm for watching

[@shootingstarsproduction8011]

I love your videos so much they give me nostalgia so much I've never heard of Blythe but only the littlest pet shop version but now I am inloved with her she is so cute but I'll definitely buy one on Ailexpress😊

[@nickinatita]

I blame you for the money I'm going to spend on a vintage Blythe doll now, thanks;) I had no idea their eyes changed colour, or how much I now need to have one I can restore, make a zillion clothes for, and do photoshoots of.. And I'm not a doll person

[@BugCollector03]

I had such an obsession with Blythe when I was little, I’m so glad to find a really good video about her 😭 ❤

[@Connie_carolbeech]

Very informative! I just started doll collecting and there is so much to learn.

[@freedom-fashiondiorella1567]

I found ur channel today and I was in love your voice is so soft and ur astetic his so cute ❤I definitely subscribe ❤❤

[@PiraticalMaid-of-All-Work]

I first heard of Blythe dolls through LPS too! I was a bit skeptical at first but also very quickly became a big fan. It was towards the end of my LPS phase, and I felt a little embarrassed about asking my parents for one (they probably would’ve gotten one for me if I had).

[@Patrickbatemenfan8980]

I love you strawberry sprite, fun video essays for feminine topics that alot of people don't cover 🙏

[@strawberrysprite]

🩷🩷

[@penguinthepurple]

If you ever return to this comment section: thank you for your videos. That's all. 💖

[@gaeulmail]

i think its so cute how the blythe loves lps line kind of paid homage to the blythe photography community through including postcards ! even the blythe loves lps sets that didnt include blythe dolls had postcards i believe

[@Hyzentley]

Love watching videos about topics I previously knew absolutely nothing about

[@tanasiascott]

oh my gosh!!!! this video just made me realize blythe from the littlest pet shop tv show is based off the doll! when you brought up this doll and the LPS collab i actually froze 😭

[@maxwell-spoon]

YOU'RE THE BEST, I was literally just trying to find these dolls but I forgot what they were called 😭

[@vioIetharmon]

i love blythes and how you can be creative w them :3

[@leahleah3512]

I have always been a blythe girly so i was delighted when the coquette girls adopted her into their world, and I was equally delighted watching this video 🎀

[@M2NGLE]

this video was genuinely so entertaining and i luv ur editing style ^_^ u earned a sub

[@strawberrysprite]

thank you 🩷

[@M2NGLE]

@@strawberrysprite of course!!

[@marxmarxmarxmarxmarx]

Ohhh theyre so cute,,, I rlly wanna get one now.. ur doll iz so cute.. also I adore ur videos so much 💓

[@wholefoods_parmesan]

i feel like i shouldn't admit how fast i recognized the animal jam jam a gram notif sound in the video

[@rose-ge4ut]

been loving blythes since i was young, really hope tiktok doesn't ruin it like most cases

[@soupeater]

the animal crossing music & sound effects r everything 2 me every time i watch ur vids

[@Jeanlee2024]

my fav youtube channel fr

[@user-kx5en8dg7u]

thank you for this video! blythe dolls aren't my cup of tea, but it's interesting to learn about them and the blythe doll community!

[@marxmarxmarxmarxmarx]

47:46 no this is so real, my interests recently have become so childish and that isn’t a bad thing at all but my peers and parents make me feel like a anomaly of some sorts, I’m 20 now and I’m a toy collector so you can probably understand what they think ab it lol 😭 pandemic growth stunt ruined so many things goshhh

[@novisnow5]

What I will never understand is why the fakes have absolutely amazing hair and the authentic blythe's hair is awful