The Fashion Doll Chronicles: May 2015

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

New JAMIEshow Doll On Michigan Avenue Basics!

During their 5th anniversary convention in Chicago, JAMIEshow dolls introduced their new basic 16" resin dolls, in a collection titled On Michigan Avenue - inspired of course from the bustling commercial street of the gorgeous city of Chicago. Let's see the dolls.

Marlena

She comes with a removable and interchangeable wig cap. She also comes with a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in Organza dress embroidered with a floral motif, and matching two tone patent leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Blue eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. Limited edition of 100. $400.00

I love how this one looks of course and it is a good chance to get a much sought after sculpt. Brilliant.

Natalie

Natalie comes with a removable and interchangeable wig cap. She also comes with a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in Organza dress embroidered with a floral motif, and matching two tone patent leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Brown eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. Limited edition of 100. $400.00
She's gorgeous, although I'd prefer a darker shade of lipstick on her.

Linda

She comes with a removable and interchangeable wig cap and also a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in Organza dress embroidered with a floral motif, and matching two tone patent leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Blue eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. Limited edition of 100. $400.00
There's something about her face that does not attract me. I love her eye shadow.

Sofia

Sofia comes with a removable and interchangeable wig cap. She also comes with a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in Organza dress embroidered with a floral motif, and matching two tone patent leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Brown eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. Limited edition of 100. $400.00

She is so beautiful and stylish with that chignon. Reminds me a lot of the models Claude Montana used back in the late 80s.

Tatum

Tatum, is a new version 2.0 of Alejandro with a removable and interchangeable sculpted wig cap. He also comes with a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in his damper monogrammed shirt and short trendy pants, socks and paten leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Brown eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. $400.00. Please note, male dolls are anatomically correct and do not come with doll stands. Open Edition. More wig caps will be available in the future.

Both male dolls of this release look handsome and are the best male dolls JAMIEshow has ever released in their main line. Even though they use the same sculpt, the different skin tone and wig caps make a huge difference. I would get both if I could afford them.

Alejandro

And this is actually the new version 2.0 of Alejandro with a removable and interchangeable sculpted wig cap. He also comes with a smooth wig cap to wear regular wigs. Dressed in his damper monogrammed shirt and short trendy pants, socks and paten leather shoes. 19 Points of articulation. Blue eyes.

Pre Order - End of July Delivery. $400.00. Please note, male dolls are anatomically correct and do not come with doll stands. Open Edition. More wig caps will be available in the future.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Lauren Bacall doll by JAMIEshow dolls for their 5th anniversaryChicago 2015 convention

After Marlene Dietrich (who is also making a second appearance in the new JAMIEshow releases), the company picked another Hollywood legend to turn into a doll: Lauren Bacall. The doll was presented during their 5th anniversary collection and was an instant crowd favourite. There were two versions of her with the only difference being the colour of her gown: peach or lilac.

She looks a lot like the late actress but I think they could have done her eyebrows a bit more relaxed instead of having her scowl so intensely. The gown also looks like something out of her usual style - unless it is something from one of her films, it does not bring anything to mind though. I cannot wait to see her in another wig-cap with a hairstyle closer to that from her early film roles - and outfits to match.

All photos courtesy of George Gonzalez and JAMIEshow dolls.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Gene Marshall in the JAMIEShow Chicago 2015 convention

Gene Marshall is the fashion doll that did for 16" dolls what Barbie did for the 1/6 scale ones: established the fashion doll rules for the particular scale and made every doll thereafter compare to it. Since JamieShow took over the line and collaborated with the creator Mel Odom, the doll reached new heights of quality and sophistication. For its 20 year anniversary (and the 5th of JamieShow dolls) the dolls did not disappoint - and we got some added bonus as well.

The convention doll was none other than Gene Marshall in a Lady Grey resin version. The concept had first been done by Mel when the doll was produced by Integrity Toys for their 2007 Gene Marshall convention design contest and now she's in resin, even more glamorous and sophisticated, with her tiara and evening gown, inspired by a Charles James original. I like the concept better with this hair colour than the ashen blond used in the previous version.

And here is a very happy Mel Odom at the convention with the doll in his hands:

Of course there were more dolls in the Gene Marshall line:

As you can see, there was Oona, Madra, Violet and a new, grey-haired Trent in limited editions of 20 dolls per sculpt, each priced at $475. Check them out below in larger photos.

All photos courtesy of George Gonzales and JamieShow dolls

Monday, May 18, 2015

Integrity Toys May 2015 release part 5: the event doll

Each time Integrity Toys makes an on-line presentation, they include an event doll, available for all attendees (i.e. W Club Members) to purchase. This is a doll made in an edition that's determined from the number of the people that order the doll. It is usually an Agnes doll but, since this year Agnes was one of the upgrade W Club dolls, the only core-8 character not represented so far was Veronique. And as this year marks the 10th W Club anniversary and the 20th Integrity Toys anniversary, it seemed appropriate that this iconic character would be honoured with this special release.

Item # 91368
Royal Treatment
Véronique Perrin™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2015 Online Event Exclusive
Limited Edition Size: TBA (Edition Size Based on Orders Received)
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Fall 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $225.00 + Shipping and Handling

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Véronique 2.0
Body Type: FR 2013
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Pale Blond (Pulled back into a low center parted ponytail with criss-cross detail).
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

In this event exclusive gift set, Véronique comes complete with a black lace teddy, a yellow linen look belted sheath dress with a black and white chenille coat and a black and white polka-dot dress with organza overlay and black lace contrasting bands, cinched at the waist by a narrow belt. The set is accessorized with a black bag, black strappy faux patent leather sandals, black painted glove hands, earrings and a bracelet. Véronique Perrin is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with fully rooted hair (the back looks like Eugenia's) and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

If this is considered a royal treatment, I'd better remain a pleb. This is the most boring gift set since that poor Deceptively Yours Kyori back in 2010. Not only is the gown a bad reinterpretation of the Escapism Elise one, her coat is shapeless (or at least if photographs this way) and she has the minimum accessories for a big gift set. Last year's Agnes had three bracelets, sunglasses, two pairs of shoes and a hat even though she had only two outfits (if you think of the teddy as the third outfit for Veronique).So excuse me but I do not see anything special or elaborate in this gift set other than the hiked up price - it's more expensive than the Funny Face gift sets which had three outfits with more accessories plus a license fee on them. Compared to the rest of the collection, this one seems to be an afterthought, hastily brought together to be included in the event.

Her face is gorgeous and if I find a nude one in the secondary market for cheap, I might get her as I do not have a blonde Vero. The cream skin tone (Elise is also in it this year) is the one that was used for the FR2 dolls - so it is the original skin tone of Elise and Dasha.

Please note that this doll is a prototype and the colors and fabrics may differ slightly on the final production doll. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2015 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

Integrity Toys May 2015 release part 4: Fashion Royalty collection

The last line presented by Integrity Toys was none other than the battleship of the company, the Fashion Royalty line. This year Jason Wu wanted the design team to start with the ladies who lunch as an inspiration: the rich socialites of the 60s that met in the famous restaurants of the era and were very elegantly and minimally dressed during the day but went all out flamboyant at night. The collection comes out along those lines, with elegant and minimal day-wear, very chic and with a retro whiff, that also includes some more eccentric evening wear. Apart from characters picked from the core 8, the line up has Isha and Tatyana. Isha has not been in a normal collection for ages (since 2011 if I remember correctly) and Tatyana was last seen being part of the final FR2 collection. I liked this line so much I ended up pre-ordering five of the dolls.Let's see the dolls:

Item # 91367
Style Notes
Isha™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late August 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Isha
Body Type: FR 2013
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: Dark Espresso
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

The only Isha I have in my collection is Something Cool from 2005. I was always on the look out for one but she was elusive or I was getting other, more coveted dolls and could not add her to the bunch. Now she comes home. She looks fantastic, very elegant and the dress is very detailed and looks so well executed. Her bag is also fantastic. Isha comes dressed in a dark navy and cream sheath dress with black shirt collar detail, nude satin with black chiffon overlay inserts on the bodice and side seam pockets, cinched at the waist by a miniature designer belt. She completes her look with a cream coloured bag, black pumps, black painted gloves and earrings (an additional pair of flesh coloured hands is also included). Isha is 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes.A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91371

Prestige

Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Mid-July 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Latino

Hair Color: Walnut

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

A minimal looking Natalia - that's a first! I love the bolero. Remember the hat from the upgrade W Club Agnes? I passed on this one as I already have a latina skin toned Natalia with brown hair. She wears a sophisticated tweed cocoon sleeve crop jacket and pencil skirt combo with grey faux leather waistband. She completes her look with a grey and white checker crew neck bodysuit, topped off by a taupe straw cloche style hat and fuchsia faux leather purse and pumps. Includes silver disk earrings and a ring. Natalia Fatalé is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91373

Decorum

Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 800 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early August 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Eugenia

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Caramel Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Although she is one beautiful Eugenia, I passed on this one as I already have a coral pink suit from the Truly Madly Deeply Agnes gift set and a red haired pony tailed Eugenia from the Première convention collection. Love the intricate ponytail wrap and her bag and shoes. These are the upgrade Agnes earrings too, the trademark of this collection. Eugenia is in a coral linen look suit with demi sleeve jacket and a chequered mock neck bodysuit. She completes her look with a maple rose straw cloche style hat, light caramel strappy pumps, and a cream leather and beige 'suede' hand bag. Includes large silver dangle earrings. Eugenia Perrin-Frost is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91372

Refinement

Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 800 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Mid-July 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $145.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Vanessa 3.0

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Ash Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

This is a winner - it seems that the success of the Edge Vanessa informs the look of this doll too - but in a totally different outfit. The mole reminds me of Cindy Crawford. Great outfit but I do not get the $10 price difference from the previous dolls - is it the coat? If so, why then is Shades of Grey Hanne at the same price level with the other dolls of her line? Vanessa wears a black and white belted glen check coat and a tone on tone glen check fitted skirt with black faux leather waistband and an anthracite demi sleeve satin shirt. She accessorizes her look with a light blue 'suede' handbag and black 'suede' strappy sandals. Also included are large frame sunglasses, earrings, and a bracelet. Vanessa Perrin is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91374

Fine Print

Elise Jolie™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 800 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early August 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $145.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Elise

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Red Amber

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

I was certain that Elise in this collection would be a red head. With the exception of the limited Montaigne Market, it has been a while since we had one and IT delivered. I really like her - both doll and outfit are gorgeous. The cut of the dress looks like the one Splendid Jordan was wearing a few years back. The bag looks like a Hermes Kelly miniature. Her lipstick shade might be a bit problematic with that red hair but we will see when she comes home. Again this one is $10 more expensive than the rest of the line. Elise is in a camel shawl neckline cocoon coat, black leather designer belt and printed cotton/spandex sheath dress. She accessorizes her look with a cream 'leather' bag, black pumps, caramel painted glove hands, gold earrings, a broach and a bracelet. Elise Jolie is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91370

Fame Fable

Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Mid-July 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Kyori 2.0

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Bombshell Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Blond Kyoris are either gorgeous or totally indifferent to me. This one falls in the first category. i love the doll and the dress and her accessories are good too. Vaughn said that they search a lot to find the perfect fabric for the bag. She wears a plunging V neck sequinned dress that has a sateen modified wrap skirt with a faux belted detail. It includes large frame sunglasses, a black oversize clutch purse, earrings and faux patent leather strappy sandals. Kyori Sato is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91369

Timeless

Adèle Makéda™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early August

Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Adèle 3.0

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Did anyone scream Lupita when they saw her? She's totally inspired from the famous first Oscar red carpet appearance of actress Lupita Nyong'o in 2014 and is, for me, the second best incarnation of the Adele 3.0 sculpt (after Main Attitude in 2012). Ms. Makéda models a light blue gown composed of a satin bodice with asymmetrical waistline and a full tulle skirt in 3 shades of blue. Includes earrings, bracelet, ring, silver clutch and silver sandals. Adèle Makéda is a fully articulated 12.5-inch fashion doll with rooted curly hair on top of the head and flocked hair on the sides and back and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Item # 91377

Perfect Reign

Tatyana Alexandrova™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late August 2015

Suggested Retail Price: $135.00

Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Tatyana 2.0

Body Type: FR 2013

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Honey Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

This will be my second Tatyana doll - she's absolutely amazing. Totally different than her previous incarnations, looking like a cross between Elise and Dasha. Love her colouring and her dress is fantastic - if the production doll has the same draping it will be great. She could have had a more elaborate hair do though, I am getting bored with all the ponytails, especially in evening dressed dolls. Tatyana is in a navy blue faille gown with "caviar" beading detail on the bodice. She adds some edge to her look by wearing a dotted tulle veil, dotted lace gloves and black strappy pumps. Includes earrings, bracelet and a ring. Tatyana Alexandrova is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

So how did you like the Fashion Royalty collection this year? Let me know in the comments.

Please note that the dolls unveiled today are prototypes and the final production dolls, colours and fabrics my differ slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2015 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.