This is Blythe, she was originally made in the 70's, but thought of as a little scary and didn't quite take off. Due to the fact that not many were made she became very collectable and when the photographer of these pictures Gina Garan started taking photos of her doll in various settings on her travels and exhibited her work her popularity grew. A Japanese company then started to make her again, in small limited edition runs. You've got to be a very lucky girl to get one of these for Christmas though. They are rather expensive. The sort of money that personally I'd have concerns over spending on a doll but god, I want one! One day in some drunken ebay frenzy I may just get carried away and buy one. I do hint like crazy to my boyfriend every birthday but he knows I'm just messing really, like when I ask for a pony, although I do want one, a Blythe and a pony. We've gone and gotten his niece into Blythe too, which I feel a little guilty for, now her poor mother gets hassled every present giving opportunity. I'd be jealous as hell if she got one, not really, well actually maybe a little! These pictures are taken from the www.thisisblythe.com website where they are offered up as postcards. I love Gina Garans photos, great outfits and settings, she really brings her to life. So anyway that was Blythe. Hope everyone is experiencing a pleasant weekend. Cheers!