Blythe Knows: Interview with Junko Wong about Suzi Hysteric!
We sat down with Blythe creative producer, Mrs. Junko Wong to get the inside scoop about recent CWC exclusive collaboration with HYSTERIC MINI,
Middie Blythe “Suzy Hysteric”.
Q: What kind of personality does Suzie Hysteric Middie have?
A: Suzie is a Hysteric Mini collaboration. Hysteric Mini’s Suzie as I see her is energetic, original, independent, cool, free spirited and stylish.
Q: Why did you decide to produce Hysteric Mini as a Middie instead of a Neo?
A: The name, Mini and Middie seem to go well together. The Hysteric Mini fashion brand is for kids and Middie’s image and size reflect that well. Middie has a special magic especially when it sits in the palm on your hand, she like a child - you just want to hug her.
Q: What do you think is attractive about the Hysteric Mini Brand?
A: She’s very rock and roll! I love her cool attitude. They also make clothes for both boys and girls, which lends itself to a cool tomboyish look.
Q: What was the most difficult part of the process of the production?
A: It took over a year to make her, which is longer than normal. In Japan there are many dedicated Hysteric Mini fans and we wanted to do justice to the quality of their brand. Their clothes are made meticulously and their vision is very clear. They have been around for years. ( Even my kids wore Hysteric Mini and they are already grown men!) Trying to make the factory recreate the Suzie hairstyle was impossible so, we made an instructional video to help fans play with Suzie’s hair. The video teaches the Blythe fans how to style the doll’s hair like the Hysteric Mini logo girl.
Q: What do you suggest as a fun way to play with Suzie?
A: Fans should get together with their friends and try their hand at styling Suzi’s hair!
Check out the instructional video below:
Q: Its been one year since Middie was born. How do you feel?
A: Its only been a year? It seems like she has been around for ages. It took several years to develop her so it feels strange to hear its only been a year. We are so happy to have her as our
newest edition to the Blythe family!
** Thank you for the interview Junko san! To get your very own Middie Blythe Suzi Hysteric go **HERE***
