From being banned for scaring children in the 70s, to a surprise comeback, a niche culture of collectors, customizers and conventions to a TikTok revival, Blythe has had an interesting history. Join me on a whimsical journey through the cute, yet creepy world of Blythe dolls!

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:15 A Catastrophic Creation
8:16 Capturing a New Crowd
20:43 Blythe ❤ Littlest Pet Shop
26:47 The Blythe Community
37:38 The Fake Debate
44:51 The 'Coquettification' of Blythe

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This video is not made for kids, but for a mature audience (13+)

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