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Sunday, July 3, 2016

V.JOHN releases his first doll - Devoted Affair Molly Hayward

Most fashion doll collectors are already familiar with the name V.JOHN - they snap up his limited edition fashions for their dolls the moment they become available. Now he has designed his very own resin doll, named Molly Hayward and she is a limited edition of 20, available on his website. She is a beautiful doll with a distinct personality and a mixed Asian/American style. I love that he picked copper/auburn hair for his first doll. She looks good posing too.

Devoted Affair - Molly Hayward
$550 / preorder deposit $300
Skintone_Regular Caucasian
Body: 20 Joints
Material: Japan Resin

Hair: Copper auburn centre parted handmade cap wig.
Light brown eye brow
Light Grey handmade glass eyes
Rose and berry lips
Grey fly up eye shadow blended with peach tone shadow

Fashion :
Black lace lingerie knee long dress
Gold and crystal earrings
Black and white horse fur effect drop shoulder coat
Python effect high platform ankle buckled heels
Wooden base doll stand

Dimensions:
Head circumference 12cm
Chest 160mm
Waist 110 mm
Hips 175 mm
Height 415 mm
Foot length 50 mm
Foot width 17 mm
Glass Eyes 8 mm

Thursday, May 12, 2016

ITBE Fashionistas by Integrity Toys - 16" basic dolls!

Integrity Toys decided to release 16" ITBE dolls for the very first time. These, as is the norm for their ITBE releases in the last few years, use bodies and sculpts already in use in other lines, either older or current. Here we see the two old AvantGuard sculpts used (open and closed mouth) as well as the original Elsa Lin sculpt from the original FR 16" line-up. After a 24h period of them being available only to W Club members, now they are available on the IT-Direct website for purchase at approximately noon Eastern Time. They are all sporting the FR 16" body and wear a simple dress, a pair of stud earrings and plain shoes. The price for each doll: $99.00! I like them all but I will try and get Reflective. I have the sculpt in other versions but not in that skin tone.

Item # 15073
Decisive
ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection
Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Immediate (in-stock)
Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents)

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Elsa 1.0
Body Type: FR:16™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: New Hispanic
Hair Color: Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Item # 15075

Forward

ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection

Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls

Estimated Ship Date: Immediate (in-stock)

Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents)

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: AvantGuards™ (Open Mouth)

Body Type: FR:16™

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Item # 15068
Reflective
ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection
Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Immediate (in-stock)
Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents)

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: AvantGuards™ (Open Mouth)
Body Type: FR:16™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Light Honey
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Item # 15074
Illusive
ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection
Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Immediate (in-stock)
Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents)

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: AvantGuards™ (Closed Mouth)
Body Type: FR:16™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: New Hispanic
Hair Color: Sable (Dirty Blond)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Note: The dolls featured in the product pictures are prototypes. 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 and Layouts by Alain Tremblay Marketing.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

The Andy Warhol Barbie: a new storm is brewing

Back in early November, a story appeared on WWD about the Ron Robinson deal with Mattel for an Andy Warhol/Barbie collection, exclusive to the Ron Robinson shops: the one in Fred Segal on Melrose Avenue and the flagship in Santa Monica. The collection has many items in small quantities, designed by various artists and inspired by Warhol and Barbie. The collection will become available in the shops on December 1st but pre-orders have begun from November 15th online. What interests this blog is of course the doll. It is a Platinum edition of 999 dolls but they are nowhere to be seen on the Robinson website. What is really strange though is that the doll surfaced on the Bloomingdale's website on the 18th of November. I do not know if it was possible for anyone to make a pre-order (I did read in Facebook that some people did but nothing concrete), but the site shows the doll unavailable. Having in mind that it is supposedly an exclusive for Rob Robinson, it looks even weirder. I suspect a new storm will hit Barbie Collector with this one.

UPDATE: Barbie Collection will have the doll for sale on the 3rd of December, 10am Pacific time.

Doll details:
Platinum Label collector's piece with commemorative box and certificate of authenticity
Set includes signature Warhol Barbie doll, stand, accessories, decorative paint set and canvas
Doll measures approx. 11.5" tall, box measures 13.5" x 12.5" x 2.5"
Plastic; accessories: acrylic/plastic/polyester
Hand wash or spot clean
Imported
Web ID: 1560278

There is no price mentioned. Fro mthe packaging I'm guessing it will be around $150. The sculpt is the Mackie sculpt, made to look like the iconic artist. To me it looks cheap and hastily made. The fact that it includes painting brushes and colors shows either how ignorant is the one who designed the set (Warhol never painted but silk-screened the polaroids he took to add colour and effects) or it was a company decision to make the doll look more "artistic" - i.e. "let the ignorant buyers know that Warhol was an artist, let us include some paintbrushes and colours". It is insulting to the collectors and mainly to the artist.

If you really want this one, get another Mackie Barbie cheaper, give her a razor cut and buy clothing and accessories to make the set yourselves. I bet one can find even a polaroid camera in scale from companies that make action figures - maybe even an older Barbie set. You can find the iconic Warhol Barbie portrait easily to print in scale too.

Photos courtesy of Mattel.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Dolly Days pt.2: Eric Raymond arrives for Jem and the Holograms fans

This character was one of the most anticipated in the Jem and the Holograms line of Integrity Toys and now he is finally here to pre-order. He has the Count/Perry Marino sculpt, probably the ugliest face ever released from Integrity. He's definitely a pass from me but most Jem fans will surely add him to their collection. W Club got priority in ordering the doll, which is ready to ship by next week. Any dolls left after that, will be made available to the general public on Tuesday December 1st at noon ET. That link will be available through the company's Facebook page.

Item # 14060
Eric Raymond™
Dressed Fashion Figure
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Limited Edition Size: 500
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately the First Week of December 2015
Special Holiday Pricing: $130.00 US + Shipping, Handling and Tax

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Perry Marino
Body Type: FR Homme
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eyelashes: No

Eric Raymond is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with rooted hair. Comes complete with his signature business suit, briefcase, watch, sunglasses, exclusive character specific paper accessories and shoes. A stand is also included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

The dolls shown in the official product pictures are prototypes. Textures, fabrics and colors may vary slightly on the final production dolls. HASBRO and its logo, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ©2015 HASBRO. All rights reserved. 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.

Monday, November 9, 2015

The new "most wanted" Barbie: the new Moschino Barbie

Jeremy Scott loves Barbie. He proved it by dedicating an entire Moschino collection to her, dressing women like the famous doll, accessories included. Back then, guests at the fashion show had received a limited edition of Barbie dressed in Moschino, that had collectors all over the world drooling in anticipation of an actual commercially released version. That time came today: the doll is available through Moschino, Net-A-Porter and, through Barbie Collector later on 6:00 am PT.

There are two versions of the doll, a Caucasian and an African-American one, and she comes with two outfits: a leather "suit" and some sporty separates. Of course she has her Moschino shopping bag and assorted accessories. She's a limited edition of 700 according to Net-A-Porter (I guess each version will have 700 dolls released).

Jeremy Scott said: "I wanted to bring all of the Moschino elements to Barbie, as I had done the reverse by bringing all of the Barbie elements to Moschino for the spring/summer 15 collection. The thing I love most about Barbie, is that she is the ultimate muse, she's worn every style and design imaginable and at the same time she's had every possible profession you can dream of."

For me, the best thing about this release is that a boy is included in the commercial that accompanies the release - and nobody bats an eyelid. I know it should not be an issue in 2015 but there are still boy-girl distinctions in toys and it''s about time it stopped being so. So kudos to Moschino and Mattel for this.

Last time I checked, the AA version was sold out at Moschino but seems to be available on Net-A-Porter. Those who missed it go for Barbie Collector. Good luck.

Photos and video courtesy of Mattel and Moschino.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The fourth W Club exclusive for 2015 is Award Night Jem!

Just as I mentioned in my previous post that the W Club offerings were being released late this year and lo and behold: the fourth one is released just a bit after the third! This time it is a Jem doll, to tie with the 30 years celebrations for Jem and The Holograms. Award Night Jem is a companion piece to "HOLYWOOD JEM", the doll that marked the return of the franchise. Featuring Jem as she appeared in the closing scenes of the fan favourite two-part episode "HOLLYWOOD JEM", as she was presented with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Item # 14064

Award Night

JEM Dressed Doll

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ COLLECTION

2015 W Club Exclusive

Limited Edition Size: TBA

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Q1/Early Q2, 2016

Regular W Club Price: $130 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Jerrica Benton

Body Type: Jem / Color Infusion

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Pink

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

JEM is 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted pink hair, hand-applied eyelashes and a closed mouth smile. JEM's signature Award Night look is comprised of a ruffled pleated pale pink gown accented with a gold bodice and an exclusively designed neck piece. JEM comes complete with her yellow flowers, her JEMSTAR earrings and shoes. Certificate of authenticity and doll stand also included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

The doll is available for pre-order only for W Club members, until the 20th of October.

Pictures of prototype shown; final production colours and textures may vary slightly. HASBRO and its logo, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ©2015 HASBRO. All rights reserved. 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.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

IFDC 2015: JAMIEshow releases - Ayal Armon for JAMIEshow

It's not the first time that the talented Ayal Armon collaborates with JAMIEshow. He did a small collection for 16" ladies for the company a while ago, still available on their website. This time, for IFDC, he decided to cater for the big boys. The collection was so successful that it is now sold out except one outfit, the first on the list below. Modern design and high quality plus very limited quantities are to blame for the speed they were bought.

Afternoon stroll
Ltd. Edition of 5 Pcs
In Stock
$225.00
(Doll and shoes sold separately)

A dark pink form fitting t-shirt. Made of mesh spandex. Closes in the back with snaps. Low ride low crotch loose pants. The pants are made of dark brown and off white light weight linen. The front has a symmetrical closure and two side pockets. The pants are fully lined and had wide belt loops. Finishing the outfit is a sharp looking hip length jacket. The jacket is made of off white gold metallic linen has two front welt pockets and is decorated with buttons. The jacket is fully lined.

Sharp Casual
$250.00
Ltd. Edition of 5 Pcs
SOLD OUT
(Doll sold separately) .

A muscle t shirt form fitting and as cool as it gets. Made of grey mesh spandex. Closes in the back with snaps. Form fitting pants, snuggly fit around the waist and hips has two pockets. The pants are made of light weight black linen, fully lined, and are decorated with buttons on the belt loops. Finishing the look is a hip length pink linen jacket. The jacket has narrow collar, two front pockets with pocket flaps and is decorated with buttons. The jacket is fully lined.

Urban Sophisticated
$250.00
Ltd. Edition of 5 Pcs
SOLD OUT
(Doll sold separately)

A sharp looking outfit, inspired by street fashion but taken to a sophisticated high fashion level. Off white sleeveless shirt. A sharp looking shirt with collar, welt pocket and front buttons. The shirt is made of handkerchief linen and is lined with the same fabric. Low ride baggy pants, with dropped crotch, a sophisticated take on low ride street wear. The pants are made of black light linen and are fully lined, has two deep pleats in the front and back, square pockets opening and decorated with buttons in the front and back. Finishing the look is a waist cropped jacket with low collar and straps along the front and around the cuffs. The jacket is made of terra cotta metallic linen, has two welt pockets in the front and is fully lined.

Photos by JAMIEshow

IFDC 2015: JAMIEshow releases - Lori Lyon for JAMIEshow

Lori Lyon is the person behind Madeleine Rose Couture, making one of a kind outfits for fashion dolls. Her work has been featured in most fashion doll magazines and collectors from all over the world seek out her unique creations. She also has a blog where she writes about her creative process. She collaborated with JAMIEshow for an exclusive collection featuring five ensembles in a limited edition for 16" dolls. The designs look great, even though the patterned fabrics are not always to my taste, and the detailing looks fantastic. The chantilly lace sheath, the pink ensemble and the white gown look best.

SOPHISTICATED DRESS & COAT
Designed by Lori Lyon of Madeleine Rose Couture Specifically for JAMIEshow.
Ltd. Edition 20
$175.00
Doll not included.
Pre Order - August Delivery
Can be worn by any JAMIEshow Dolls, including Gene Collection. Will also fit IT 16" Dolls and Numina.

Sophisticate- Pink gaberdine sleeveless dress with midriff band and black ribbon band with bow at waist. Matching coat with band collar and pockets, black button detail. Fully lined in silk habotai, dress has zipper back closure.

SASSY DRESS
Designed by Lori Lyon of Madeleine Rose Couture Specifically for JAMIEshow.
Ltd. Edition 10
$150.00
Doll not included.
Pre Order - August Delivery
Can be worn by any JAMIEshow Dolls, including Gene Collection. Will also fit IT 16" Dolls and Numina.

Sassy- Black embroidered mesh day dress with surplice neckline and full scallop hemline skirt. Lined in black mesh with zipper back closure and faux tie accent.

EXUBERANCE DRESS
Designed by Lori Lyon of Madeleine Rose Couture Specifically for JAMIEshow.
Ltd. Edition 10
$225.00
Doll not included.
Pre Order - August Delivery
Can be worn by any JAMIEshow Dolls, including Gene Collection. Will also fit IT 16" Dolls and Numina.

Exuberance- ivory silk dupioni strapless gown, full skirted with high/low hemline. Trimmed with beautiful black Venice lace and black satin ribbon tie. Partially lined with finished seams, underneath is a full black tulle petticoat.

CHANTILLY DRESS
Designed by Lori Lyon of Madeleine Rose Couture Specifically for JAMIEshow.
Ltd. Edition 10
$225.00
Doll not included.
Pre Order - August Delivery
Can be worn by any JAMIEshow Dolls, including Gene Collection. Will also fit IT 16" Dolls and Numina.

Chantilly- Ivory silk dupioni sheath dress with black lace overlay has spaghetti straps and is fully lined in silk habotai. Zipper back closure. Black silk chiffon tie is banded under bust to tie in a bow at back

COQUETTE DRESS
Designed by Lori Lyon of Madeleine Rose Couture Specifically for JAMIEshow.
Ltd. Edition 20
$175.00
Doll not included.
Pre Order - August Delivery

Can be worn by any JAMIEshow Dolls, including Gene Collection. Will also fit IT 16" Dolls and Numina.

Coquette- Pink silk taffeta with black lace overlay, V-neck with cap sleeves and ribbon detail trim with bows and Swarovski crystal accent. Lined in silk habotai with zipper back closure.

All photos by JAMIEshow

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

New Jem & The Holograms release: Anthony Julian

Integrity Toys just started their "Dolls of Summer"week event: starting yesterday, they are releasing new doll information, first to the W Club members and, after a day or two, to the general public. Monday was the day that saw a new doll for the Jem and The Holograms line: Anthony Julian, the director of Jem's video-clips. Henceforth, the Integrity Jem line will be "referred to as "The Legacy Collection", to separate it from the Jem movie merchandise coming later this year (does this mean Integrity is not releasing any such merchandise? We'll see). The new doll is an IT Direct exclusive, with a priority time to pre-order set for members of the W Club (at $125 and one doll per membership limit) and then the remaining dolls will be available to the general public for retail price, on.Sunday, June 28th at noon Eastern.

Item # 14066
Anthony Julian™
Dressed Fashion Figure
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Limited Edition Size of 500 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Late Fall 2015
Retail Price: $130.00 US + Shipping and Handling.

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR Homme
Head Sculpt: Anthony (New Head Sculpt! First Time Appearance!)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: No

Anthony Julian is a fully articulated vinyl figure with sleek rooted curly and flocked hair. He comes dressed in one of his key looks from the hit 80's animated TV series. His layered outfit has the 80s vibe that characterises the series, with his turtleneck, v-neck knit sweater and plaid pants, topped by his signature royal blue driver coat. His accessories include a watch, a plastic bullhorn and movie clap board (cardboard). For adult collectors ages 15 and up. Figure cannot stand alone; stand included.

I think this is the first time I was really tempted to buy a Jem line doll. The new sculpt is very handsome, I love even his 80s outfit and he'd stand nicely with all my FR Homme guys. Unfortunately I'll pass due to budgetary restraints and hope to find him at a normal price some other time.

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.

Note: Prototype shown, final production textures and colors may vary slightly.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

New vinyl Sybarite Mansion - gone in 60 seconds

Today Superfrock London unveiled their second vinyl Sybarite doll, named Mansion. She was available for sixty seconds - only 100 pieces made, all sold out in a minute. More details about this beautiful doll below:

MANSION - GEN X - DD_090
After years in development we are delighted to present our ALL NEW Vinyl formula. version T-5 sample.

REBEL PRINCESS Generation_X
Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
*please note different monitors may show colours differently.
*production may vary individually and from prototype shown.

Icy blue duo coloured eyes, arched for attitude brows in charcoal and black with shadow of coal and muted blacks. Lids in matte opaque grey. Lips the colour of poisoned apple.

Black wig bearing side parting, in a 'voluptuous' state; drizzling over one eye and swirling into waist length big loose curls.

Wearing a tiny 'shrunken' zip up cardigan over a twist front daisy print top. Short skirt, a black and white op geo weave and black panties! 2 part hose (which are indeed a one piece), bearing garter belts in black. Adding that post punk vibe, a 'gold' multi stud belt as an accent.

White 'kill the mouse' heels and 'monster' carry-all.

Additional accessories: loads of black bracelets, monogram V bling necklace, glittering taxidermy cat ear headband

She comes with the following standards:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

ED:100
Please allow 40 days and 40 nights for delivery
In stock and ready to be delivered
Price: £232.62 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Asher Of New England presents their male BJD doll: Kent

Asher Of New England is Leigh Slaughter's company, specializing in fashion doll jewellery for 1/4 scale dolls. Today Leigh officially presents his first ever BJD doll, a male called Kent. Asher of New England Homme (as the line is named) will consist of urethane resin male fashion Ball Jointed Dolls created by R.L. Slaughter. These dolls are hand sculpted and produced in limited runs by the artist, made to compliment current female fashion BJDs. Let's meet Kent.

Kent is a fusion of popular modern male fashion models, and actors. These dolls stand 17.5" tall and are made of urethane resin. With hand painted faces, full body blushing, and applied eyelashes. Kent has 21 points of articulation (one of which is his penis!), and comes in hand made fashions. Kent is cast in pale urethane, and is hand blushed, and strung, with hand painted blue eyes, dark brows, and has hand applied eyelashes. Included is a black pompadour wig by Ilaria of timeofdoll.it. Kent's outfit consists of dark fitted denim jeans, a hand knitted black merino funnel neck cardigan sweater jacket, with hand applied leather patches, and a working zip, Turquoise geometric cut work scarf, white undergarments by Karen Kolkman of Kolkman Kreations and harness boots by Dalila Meece of DalilaDolls. Kent will arrive in a custom padded box with stand. Kent Fall/Winter 2014/2015 is a limited edition of 5 dolls in stock and ready to ship. Order him here.

Kent is indeed a handsome doll: I love his sculpt and he poses so well - even stands by himself! Wish I could afford him! Cannot wait to see photos from people who will buy this lovely male doll.