The Fashion Doll Chronicles: 2016

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

The final W Club doll of 2016 is missing the Royalty factor

When I opened the W Club email announcing the final exclusive doll of 2016, read the words "RÉCEPTION À VERSAILLES VÉRONIQUE PERRIN" and saw the doll's face, my mind went straight to Vanessa Perrin True Royalty. I was expecting to see a doll analogue to that one, something glamorous, royal, majestic and resplendent, fitting with the Versailles theme and environment. Alas, no such luck. The doll, while beautiful, is no match to its title, theme or previous experience from this brand. There's no Royalty factor in it. She could be going out for a glass of wine with her girlfriends, not hosting a reception in Versailles for her parent's 35th wedding anniversary (as the storyline accompanying the email mentions). And the background photos of the real Versailles does not do the doll a favour.

I'm on the fence about getting this one. I like the doll, although I'd rather have her in a lighter skin tone, like Japan or Cream. I love the jewellery. The underwear looks nice too. The dress, not so much. No bag either. Simple shoes. I do not have a red-head Vero so it might weigh in on my buying decision.

Item # 91391
Réception À Versailles
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
2016 W Club Exclusive
Approximate Ship Date: May 2017
Limited Edition Size: TBA Dolls Worldwide
Special W Club Price: $130.00

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR2013
Head Sculpt: Véronique 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Véronique is a fully articulated 12.5-inch doll with fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Véronique is wearing a dove gray designer cocktail dress, accessorised with a brand new set of enameled jewelry, and also comes with lingerie and pumps. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

The doll in the pictures is a prototype. Final colors and textures may vary slightly. Background props not included. All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2016 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

Graphics and Layouts by Alain Tremblay Marketing.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Integrity Dolly Days 2016: the Nu Face 2016 Collection unveil: Reckless

The final day of the Dolly Days event had a major unveil: the new 2016 Nu Face Collection: Reckless. This was hinted during the 2016 convention in Chicago. I think it is the most complete Nu Face collection revealed so far, especially with the new bodies. All the dolls are available to pre-order now at IT authorised dealers (remember that the W Club had a day's advance notice so there might not be so many left now) except Eden, which will be an IT Direct for next year, via lottery. Dolls will arrive next year.

Item # 82070
She Owns Everything
Erin S.™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face™ Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017
Limited Edition Size: 700 Dolls Only
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

Doll Tech Specs
Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Skintone: Cream
Hair Color: Golden Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features fully rooted hair and comes complete with an outfit composed of a fitted faux-leather bustier and tweed skirt, a blush pink 3/4 sleeve "fur" coat, short mesh socks, high-heels, a jewellery set, a clutch purse, a pair of graffiti printed opera length faux-leather finger-less gloves, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

What a beautiful Erin. One of the best dolls in this collection. Indeed she looks like she owns everything. It is my third favourite, and would have gotten her if I had a bigger budget (I had to limit myself to two dolls).

Item # 82071

I Slay

Nadja R.™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017

Limited Edition Size: 600 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0

Skintone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Dark Cocoa Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features fully rooted hair and comes complete with a two-piece outfit, a chain embroidered "fur" coat, thigh-high boots, choker, a jewellery set, graffiti printed purse, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

She slays it allright! Nadja here looks like a blaxploitation 70s film star - or a guest star in The Get Down TV mini-series. Even better, she could be in Empire or Luke Cage. If I had to make a list, she's be my 4th favourite in this collection. That choker! Those boots!

Item # 82072

Mad Love

Rayna™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017

Limited Edition Size: 500 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Rayna

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0

Skintone: FR White

Hair Color: Champagne Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features rooted hair and comes complete with a sequined long-sleeved shirt, a soft pink faux-leather mini-dress, a black beret, a quilted purse, sunglasses, chunky high-heeled boots, an alternate pair of painted "Gloved" hands, a jewellery set, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

Rayna is thankfully back to her good old self with this release - and she's my top favourite of the bunch. So it seems I am finally getting a Rayna! Love the artsy, re-invented French bohemian look.

Item # 82073

Total Betty

Ayumi N.™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017

Limited Edition Size: 600 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Ayumi 3.0

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0

Skintone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Almond Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features fully rooted hair and comes complete with an intricately constructed two-piece outfit, a "fur" enhanced jacket, a graffiti printed purse, thigh-high white socks, a pair of black boots, a jewellery set, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

This is my second favourite doll in the collection - what an amazing version of Ayumi. The colours. the hair, the outfit, all look amazing - even though her coat is a bit weird. Love the choker and purse. And also love that she looks completely different than her previous versions.

Item # 82074

Trouble

Eden™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

IT DIRECT / W CLUB EXCLUSIVE

Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017

Limited Edition Size: 700 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

***IT Direct / W Club exclusive***

Right-To-Buy lottery details coming approximately Spring 2017

Lottery will be open to 2017 W Club members in priority

Not Sold through dealers

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Eden

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0

Skintone: Japan

Hair Color: Soft Copper Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features fully rooted hair and comes dressed in a custom made layered skirt, with laser cut "faux-charred" effect at the hem, a faux-leather jacket, a quilted backpack purse, chunky black heels, black thigh-high socks, black leather cut-off gloves, a jewellery set, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

I already have an Eden with this colouring so I am not crazy about her and the outfit is not up to par with the previous ones, despite the charred laser cut effect. Love the back-pack: I am surprised it took them so long to release a doll with one, as it is all the rage for two seasons now. Remember this is an IT Direct doll and is not available to pre-order through dealers.

Item # 82075

AKA Gigi

Giselle Diefendorf™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Early Spring 2017

Limited Edition Size: 600 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Giselle D.

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0

Skintone: FR White

Hair Color: Midnight Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

This 12.5-inch fully articulated doll, features fully rooted hair and comes complete with an outfit which is composed of distressed cropped jeans with zipper detail, a blouse with a laser cut "faux-charred" effect on the scarf, a faux-leather bustier/belt, a black beret and veil, a quilted purse, a pair of yellow pumps, alternate "painted glove" hands, a jewellery set, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

At firts I saw a dark haired Giselle and thought "now I can have my own substitute Glam Addict". But nope. She's too tame for that. In fact she reminds me more of Lilith than Giselle. Not a bad thing but... And again the charred laser cut looks weird. I get the style, but I don't like it.

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2016 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

Graphics and Layouts by Alain Tremblay Marketing.

Photography by Jayme Thornton

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Integrity Toys Dolly Days 2016 and the 4th W Club doll

The week after Thanksgiving is the one that Integrity Toys do their Dolly Days special this year. Each Day of the week there is a special offer: sales, new dolls, etc. Cyber Monday was the IT Direct sales day: all dolls in the online Integrity shop were on sale. Tuesday saw an offer of nude doll bodies for all types of dolls on offer and in various skin tones. I also noticed that a body sale always happens whenever I am completely broke. Dang.

Wednesday saw the release of the 4th W Club doll as part of the Dolly Days - which, in my book, is slightly cheating. The W Club dolls will be released anyway, so Dolly Days have to be something completely different. But I guess time is running out and the Club dolls have to be presented and pre-ordered. So, without further ado, here is the new Poppy Parker doll.

Item # PP107
First Taste of Champagne
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
2016 W CLUB EXCLUSIVE
Approximate Ship Date: May 2017
Limited Edition Size: TBA Dolls Worldwide
Special W Club Price: $120.00

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Redhead
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Poppy Parker is a fully articulated 12.5-inch doll with fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Poppy wears a sparkling navy blue gown with a long tulle train on the back, matching shoes and delicate jewellery. The look is completed with a miniature champagne set packaged in a miniature golden box. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Doll cannot stand alone; doll stand included.

This will be my third Bon Bon collection Poppy and I am very happy. She looks absolutely gorgeous: pale skin, red hair and a navy blue gown. Her accessories are also amazing and she has that champagne set as well, so what is not to love? The inspiration seems to be a 1958 Lanvin tulle couture gown designed by Antonio Castillo (photo from here),

The doll pictured is a prototype. Final colours and textures may vary slightly. Star props not included. All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2016 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Third W Club exclusive for 2016 is Graphix from The Jem and The Holograms line!

The third W Club doll for 2016 was announced to members in early November. It's the Jem And The Holograms release of the club dolls, and it is one that was never released in the old Hasbro line. This one may be of interest to graphic designers and graffiti artists too.

Item #14092
Graphix™ Dressed Doll
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
2016 W Club Exclusive
Limited Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately February 2017
Special W Club Price: $130.00 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax*.

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Roxy Pelligrini
Body Type: Color Infusion / Jem™
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Honey Yellow With Colorful Sprayed Spots
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Quick Switch Feature: No

GRAPHIX™ is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She comes dressed in her never-before produced signature look as interpreted by the Integrity Toys design team, assorted jewellery, a large portfolio and three miniature spray cans with authentic rattle sound. Doll cannot stand alone, a doll stand is included. For For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Great attention to detail although the coloured spots on her hair will make her difficult to sell to non-Jem collectors. Using the Roxy sculpt sure is good for economy but it would have been nice to see a new one (maybe from a non-Jem line) used.

Pictures of prototypes shown; final production colours and textures may vary slightly. Any staging props are not included. Case and doll stand pictures are digitally rendered; final production may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2016 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

Graphics, photography and Layouts by Alain Tremblay Marketing.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

The 2016 Integrity Toys Convention: Supermodels part IX: The W Club Luncheon

After a Friday night without an official event (only the Bazaar was on), Saturday morning arrived and the last convention day. This means, first of all, the W Club Members-Only Luncheon. This year it featured Nu Face and the centerpiece was Erin sitting on a miniature motorcycle (which you can find on ebay for more or less the same price one could get it in the convention, it's a Honda Valkyrie model miniature). During the event, W Club owner and stage-host Carol Roth hosted a Q & A panel featuring the IT design team. The designers answered questions that club members sent in online last week. The gift doll was a new-sculpt Colette doll. Jesse Ayala is taking over the Nu Face line design.

In other news, the AHS: Coven first doll is appearing near the end of the month and the first doll will be Angela Basset's Marie Laveau. They confirmed what many suspected, the demise of the Dynamite Girls line. The Industry line is its replacement, will use some of those sculpts but at almost double the price. Makes financial sense, no?

Item # 82079
Full Speed
Erin S.™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
W Club Luncheon Exclusive Table Centerpiece
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 400 Centerpieces
*Motorcycle not included. Sold separately.

This Erin is of course inspired by the famous photoshoot by Peter Lindbergh for thr September 1991 issue of American Vogue seen below:

Cindy Crawford, Tatjana Patitz, Helena Christensen, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Karen Mulder, and Stephanie Seymour. Styled by Grace Coddington, All wearing Versace jackets and skirts.

Supermodel Helena Christensen channeling Marlon Brando in “The Wild One” in an Erez leather jacket and Harley-Davidson leather biker cap –Image by Peter Lindbergh

Erin looks great and her outfit as well, apart from the oversize cap.

So is she Helena or Cindy? Maybe Stephanie? Or Karen?

The bike she was shown on is below. 50 of the attendees were raffled to buy these. You can find it on ebay.

She had nice accessories too

Item # 82080
Checking In
Colette D.™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
W Club Luncheon Exclusive Giveaway Doll
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 400 Dolls Only

So this is the new sculpt for Colette. This has been a long time coming. Last appearance of the old one as Colette was back in the Rock Wedding Trio if I remember correctly.

The outfit is from Azedinne Alaia's Tati collection from 1991 as seen below on Christy:

She has a ring too and the mules look just like Christy's above left. Pity she does not have a bag.

Note: The pictures contained in this email show the prototypes and the final dolls may vary slightly.All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2016 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.