The “failure” of 1972 In 1972, designer Allison Katzman invented Blythe while working at Marvin Glass and Associates. Kenner purchased the design and Blythe was born. With her oversized head and pull string eye changes, Blythe was ahead of her time. Kids, however, were terrified of her. Blythe was pulled from shelves after just one … Continue reading Blythe History