Beginner's guide to Blythe dolls:

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Here's a concise beginner's guide to Blythe dolls:

1. Introduction to Blythe Dolls: Blythe dolls are 11.5" tall with a unique eye mechanism featuring four sets of eye chips.

2. Types of Legitimate Blythe Dolls:

   • Kenners (Vintage)
   • BL (2001-2002)
   • EBL (Excellence, 2002-2005)
   • SBL (Superior, 2003-2008)
   • RBL (Radiance, 2006-2013)
   • FBL (Fairest, 2009-Present)
   • RBL+ (Radiance +, 2013-Present)
   • ADG (Ashton-Drake Galleries, 2005-2008)

3. Identifying Kenners: Vintage dolls with 6-7 lines of text on the body, four hair colors, and a softer pullstring sound.

4. Modern Blythe Dolls:

   • BL: First modern dolls with boggled eyes.
   • EBL: Distinctive eyes with wispy eyelashes.
   • SBL: Notable for early models with downcast eyes.
   • RBL: Easy to customize, introduced translucent dolls.
   • FBL: Matte-faced initially, shiny-faced later, good for customizing.
   • RBL+: Successors to RBLs with similar construction.

5. ADG Dolls: Faithful reproductions of original Blythe dolls, licensed for the North American market.

6. Fake and Factory Dolls: Be cautious of fakes and factory dolls, especially when buying online.

7. Where to Buy: Stick to known Blythe retailers or community selling areas to ensure authenticity.

This guide should help you get started with Blythe dolls!