Also referred to as BL Blythes, the very first generation of Blythes used the Excellent face mold, but the Kenner replica body, also known as the Excellent body, was not yet ready. Because Takara already manufactured Licca dolls of roughly the same size, the first releases came on the already available Licca bodies. Licca bodies have bendable limbs; the arms hang straight down and the legs are slimmer than the Blythe body. The feet are slightly larger than those on the Excellent body. BL Blythes have very thin eyelashes compared to recent releases. The gaze of BL Blythes is a bit higher than the others. All except Aztec Arrival Inspired, Sunday Best, and Dottie Dot have boggled eyes.

The Excellent face mold is the same as the one used with the Licca body, but the Excellent body was introduced in 2002. This body was made in the style of the original Kenners. The EBL Blythes have very sparse eyelashes and round faces. The eyelids are not as visible as on the other face molds, and the eye shape is more round than oblong. The cleft chin is most pronounced of all the face types. This face mold was used from 2001 to October of 2003.

Superior Blythe, or SBL, was introduced in December of 2003. The Superior face mold has narrower eyes than the other face molds, which makes them look a bit more mature, sometimes even snooty. The eyes and nose are a bit lower on the face, making the forehead look even larger. Their heads are slightly longer than EBLs, which makes them slightly taller. The introduction of the Superior mold also came with fuller lashes and a lowered gaze.

Radiance Blythe, or RBL, was introduced in September of 2006.

Fairest Blythe, or FBL, was introduced in March of 2009. Inspired by the Excellent mold, Fairest combines the rounder features with a shorter philtrum and slightly lowered gaze, creating a pensive, almost forlorn expression.

Radiance + Blythe, or RBL+, was introduced in 2013.

The Radiance Renew face mold was introduced in 2017 and is the final face mold used by Takara.

The Radiance Evolution face mold was introduced as the first face mold used by Good Smile Company in 2022.

Top Shop exclusives are only sold at blythe shops that have received special Top Shop status.

CWC exclusives are sold exclusively through stores owned by CWC, such as Junie Moon.