Tulabelle is one of the 16" doll lines from Integrity Toys - she's supposed to be Poppy Parker's granddaughter, working as a famous fashion blogger. It is characterized by the modern, often eccentric fashions the dolls wear. Up until now, the doll shared a sculpt with Fashion Teen Poppy Parker, with a more modern look applied. Now, she has a new face. The sculpt has changed to look more adult. As the line's designer, David Buttry said:
We know that whenever we make a change to a head sculpt it can be controversial, but we wanted to make this change to the Tulabelle character as we felt that it was time to age her slightly to give us more fashion options and choices. We gave Tulabelle a new head sculpt with more realistic proportions and details. We hope that you'll love the new head sculpt as much as we do.
The proportions may look fine but the face does look bland and a bit weird. It is if Poppy and Hanne Erikson had a child together. It's good for my wallet though. I like some of the separate fashions and accessories but nothing so much that I'd buy a doll for it. The make up on the dolls though is fantastic - I hope we get to see it on other lines too.
Idol Thoughts
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition Size of 400 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Winter 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: 16" Poppy Fashion Teen
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Light Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Tulabelle is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. The fashion consists of a coral pink jacket with blouson sleeves, cropped sleeveless top with Poppy Parker™ screen print in navy blue, green trousers, and orange platform pumps. A navy faux leather clutch finishes off the ensemble. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item #86013
Fashion Saga
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition Size of 400 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Winter 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $$150.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: 16" Poppy Fashion Teen
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Tulabelle is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She is dressed in an off-white cropped jacket with embroidered detail on back, gold sequin halter top, and a black faux leather skirt with laser cut star pattern. Signature purple platform shoes and a faux leopard print fur clutch complete the look. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item #86014
Sweet Tartan
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition Size of 400 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Winter 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $$150.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: 16" Poppy Fashion Teen
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Titian Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Tulabelle is a 16-inch fully articulated fashion doll with long, fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She wears a fashion consisting of tartan metallic lurex leggings, a navy blue blouse with asymmetrical front placket and a thick white knit pull-over sweater. A navy blue knit beanie with net detail, yellow faux leather combat boots, and an oversized silver metallic faux leather envelope clutch finish this ensemble. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item #86015
Mod*ern Love
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition Size of 400 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Winter 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $$150.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: 16" Poppy Fashion Teen
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Silver
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Tulabelle is a 16-inch fully articulated fashion doll with fully rooted, short cropped hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She is wearing a multi-coloured pattern sequin mini dress with three quarter sleeves, a short hot pink fur coat with lilac stripe detail, and purple tights. An orange shiny faux leather shrimp shaped clutch and hot pink faux suede platform Mary Jane shoes finish off this mod inspired ensemble. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item #86016
Wicked & Divine
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition Size of 400 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Winter 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $$150.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: 16" Poppy Fashion Teen
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Golden Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Tulabelle is a 16-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair styled in an extravagant, double updo. She is wearing a gold brocade hot pant suit, shocking pink satin bustier, black fishnets and black, pink and gold faux leather platform heels. A black faux leather clutch and gold chain choker necklace finishes off this look. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Of course this doll comes with the necessary warning from IT: "Note about the hair: As with all dolls with "updo" types of hairstyles, please note that this hairstyle was not intended to be taken down. Should you decide to do so, please note that it is at your own risk, as the head may or may not be fully rooted since the hair was implanted to create the specific style shown".
Pictures of prototype shown below; final production colors and textures may vary 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.
Tulabelle and FashionTeen Poppy actually didn't share a sculpt...each had its own unique head sculpt. They were obviously similar though :).
ReplyDeleteI believe it is pretty much the same sculpt but stretched vertically, plus the eyebrows are "frowny". I am torn between the ginger one and the Modern Love, though the latter's hair, silver and short, might make her look somewhat granny-ish. Love the dress though.
ReplyDeleteThat last doll's outfit and look is very bold and I truly like it. Also, I noticed too that the silver and short hair made that Mod*ern Love doll a bit granny-like. Especially when she wears the coat.
ReplyDeleteKinda reminds me of the Hanne FR16 sculpt
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