The Fashion Doll Chronicles: Color Infusion

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Friday, October 14, 2016

The 2016 Integrity Toys Convention: Supermodels part V: The Color Infusion Style Lab

One of the most eagerly anticipated collections in each Integrity Toys convention is the Style Lab Color Infusion lot. Composed of 12 fabulous dolls and 12 assorted outfits, the boys and girls of this year's Style Lab explore various 90's trends collectively called "Too Funky". It is Vaughn Sawyers' brainchild and his style shines throughout. You can see bits of many 90's trends in this collection and some of the looks are instantly recognisable. As always with the Style Lab, each doll and outfit is sold separately. Conventioneers can pick one outfit plus one doll for $80.00 + tax per combo. A total of six male figures and six female dolls make up the collection.

Item # 85107
Monroe Jillian™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85120
Pure Love (Fashion Only)

This one is a Spring/Summer 1992 Versace look, worn by Helena Christensen below in an Irving Penn photo:

I cannot say that the doll reminds me of a certain model but Nikki Taylor would be the nearest.

Nikki Taylor by Sante D'Orazio for British Vogue

Item # 85108
Dree Hill™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85122
Crazy Sexy Cool (Fashion Only)

This looks like Versace again but I cannot place it exactly. A Versus look perhaps. As for the model, Susan Holmes? Stephanie Seymour?

Item # 85109
Laka O'Rion™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85121
Poison (Fashion Only)

This one is instantly recognisable from the Autumn/Winter 1992 Versace collection, worn by Christy and Yasmeen Ghauri, who looks a lot like the doll here. Photo by Irving Penn for Versace. The boots are perfection.

The jacket though is from another collection (Autumn/Winter 1991) and what is printed in doll scale, was embroidered in the real thing.

Below is Nadège du Bospertus on the Versace runway with the jacket, from the Conde Nast Archives.

Item # 85110
Tilda Brisby™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85119
All That She Wants (Fashion Only )

This is Chanel. I cannot find the exact look but it could be from any year, the style is timeless. How about this Claudia Schiffer from the house's look-book in 1994?

As for the doll, she does not ring any bells - so who do you think she could be channeling?

Item # 85111
Blue Burkhart™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85124
Give it Up (Fashion Only)

Most of you will recognize that this one is Jean Paul Gaultier, from the iconic pink corset that Madonna was wearing in many of her appearances back in the day. Even the pose is so Vogue.

The total look seems to be a combination of older and more recent styles, like the one for L' Uomo Vogue below and her MDNA corset version total styling with the shirt.

As for the doll herself, Madonna or maybe Nadja Auermann.

The monocle look is of course from the Express Yourself video...

...and the Blonde Ambition Tour from the era.

Item # 85112
Jaeme Costas™ Nude Doll
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Item # 85123
Teen Spirit (Fashion Only)

This is the grunge homage. Perry Ellis by Marc Jacobs, circa 1992. The look, though is from 2012 and the LF Stores, a Los Angeles based clothing brand. The doll either Helena Christensen or Carla Bruni.

Item # 85113

Callum Windsor™ Nude Figure

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Item # 85125

Whatta Man (Fashion Only)

This one would look great with shorter hair and another outfit. Which was generally the norm with guys in the 90s.

Item # 85114
Ollie Lawson™ Nude Figure
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Item # 85130
Mr. Vain (Fashion Only)

This one could be Versace. Ollie still looks awful.

Item # 85115
Declan Wake™ Nude Figure
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Item # 85127
Strike it Up (Fashion Only)

This is probably Gaultier. First Declan I do not like at all.

Item # 85117
Ace McFly™ Nude Figure
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Item # 85126
Too Sexy (Fashion Only)

Definitely Versace. Love the penny loafers.

Item # 85118
Tobias Alsford™ Nude Figure
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Item # 85128
Hypnotize (Fashion Only)

Either Westwood or Gaultier. Tobias is channelling Darius here.

Item # 85116
Preston Woods™ Nude Figure
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Item # 85129
Come As You Are (Fashion Only)

No comment. Did I say I hate grunge? No? I do. with a passion.

Note: The pictures contained in this email show the prototypes and the final dolls/fashions 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.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

First Integrity Toys collection for 2016: Color Infusion In The Mix Capsule Collection

The first Integrity Toys collection for 2016 was just released from the company, ready for pre-order at your favourite dealers. It's a Color Infusion capsule collection, with three ladies and two guys, inspired by the contemporary music industry scene, as the designer Vaughn Sawyers informed us.

The collection reminds me a lot of Dynamite Girls, a line that has taken a back seat lately, so this does not bode well for its continuation. I like some details of the dolls and outfits but nothing that much that would make me order one of them.

Item # 85070

Best Thing Ever

Dree Hill™ Dressed Doll

The Color Infusion™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Week of March 7th, 2016

Limited Edition Size: 650 Dolls Worldwide

Suggested Retail Price: $110.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Color Infusion

Head Sculpt: Dree Hill

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Honey Blond Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Dree Hill is a fully articulated 12.5-inch doll with curled, fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. She comes dressed with a stage look composed of faux-snakeskin skinny pants and a gold mesh long sleeved crop top over a hot pink bra. She comes with a golden wireless mic, killer jewellery and high-heeled sneaker boots. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Item # 85071

In the House

Tenzin Dahkling™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Color Infusion™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Week of March 7th, 2016

Limited Edition Size: 750 Figures Worldwide

Suggested Retail Price: $110.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR Homme

Head Sculpt: Tenzin Dahkling

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: No

Tenzin Dahkling is a fully articulated 12.5-inch fashion figure with fully rooted hair. Tenzin comes dressed in a look composed of intricately decorated jeans, a custom printed t-shirt and a hooded leather jacket. Tenzin also comes with a miniature watch, a platinum record and a pair of boots. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This figure cannot stand alone; a figure stand is included.

Item # 85072

Problem Child

Jaeme Costas™ Dressed Doll

The Color Infusion™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Late April/Early May 2016

Limited Edition Size: 650 Dolls Worldwide

Suggested Retail Price: $110.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Color Infusion

Head Sculpt: Jaeme Costas

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Latino

Hair Color: Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Jaeme Costas is a fully articulated 12.5-inch doll with long, fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Her floral printed dress creates a look that comes complete with her own wireless microphone, jewellery and high-heeled booties, For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone, a doll stand is included.

Item # 85073

Turn it Up!

Callum Windsor™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Color Infusion™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Late April/Early May 2016

Limited Edition Size: 650 Figures Worldwide

Suggested Retail Price: $110.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: FR Homme

Head Sculpt: Callum Windsor

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Silver Remix (with lavender streak)

Eyelashes: No

Callum Windsor is a fully articulated 12.5-inch fashion figure with partially rooted hair. Callum is wearing a hot pink Chanel inspired jacket and bright yellow undershirt. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Figure cannot stand alone; a figure stand is included.

Item # 85074

Crushin' It!

Fan Xi™

The Color Infusion™ Collection

Approximate Ship Date: Late April/Early May 2016

Limited Edition Size: 650 Dolls Worldwide

Suggested Retail Price: $110.00

Doll Tech Specs:

Body Type: Color Infusion

Head Sculpt: Fan Xi

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Strawberry Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Fan Xi is a fully articulated 12.5-inch doll with long, fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Fan Xi wears a futuristic jacket over a printed top and faux-leather high-waist shorts and thigh-high boots. Comes complete with lightning earrings, a wireless mic and a tiny finger ring. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

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.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Integrity Toys convention 2015: Cinematic Part V: One Of A Kind raffle dolls

A tradition that started a few years back continued again this year, with the introduction of four new OOAK (one of a kind) creations by the IT Design team, which convention guests could enter a raffle to win. There was one doll for each designer of the IT team. In addition to these four ultra rare dolls, convention guests also got to participate for the first time in raffles for chances to win their favourite complete collection of 2015.

OOAK Agnes Von Weiss Doll by IT Designer Vaughn Sawyers
Limited Edition of 1 Doll Only

Pretty in Pink. The cut of the dress reminds me a bit of Pale Fire Vanessa Perrin. Frothy and pink like cotton candy, quite a contrast to the serious looking Agnes. The jewellery is the same as the convention Natalia.

OOAK Vintage Inspired Doll by IT Designer Chris Stoeckel
Limited Edition of 1 Doll Only

Having Chris design for a Color Infusion doll probably seals the deal for Victoir Roux. She was nowhere to be seen in the convention (as well as the 16" girls) so I'm guessing she is not going to be seen again except probably for some special project. This one looks gorgeous, a bit like Betty Grable or any blonde 50s film star.

OOAK Poppy Parker Doll by IT Designer David Buttry
Limited Edition of 1 Doll Only

60s inspired Poppy with a gorgeous necklace. The fabric reminds me a bit of Chip's jacket from last year's Poppy collection.

OOAK Nu. Face Lilith Doll by IT Designer Jessy Ayala
Limited Edition of 1 Doll Only

This is very Atelier Versace Spring Summer 2015.

The styling of the doll is pure Hollywood glamour though, miles away from the modern catwalk styling of Versace.

Note: The dolls shown are prototypes and final versions may vary slightly. All doll 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.