Monday, January 28, 2013

Highlights Of Integrity's Spring 2013 Line




The 2013 Integrity Toys Spring line was unveiled this past weekend.
Unfortunately it was only 4 of the companies product lines and some people were disappointed none of the flagship properties were featured such as Fashion Royalty Poppy Parker Or Fr2
BUT
What was offered was DELIGHTFUL
This is just a small list of what I think are highlights
If you want a complete list I'm sure you can check out Shugs Blog or Inside The Doll Studio or Flickr.



What seems to be the Hottest item was Yeti To Wear  (below)
The 16 inch doll that sold out very quickly is part of the Tulabelle Collection.
Personally I think its the boots that sold this girl.
Also, the ultra modern style for a 16 inch doll is unusual and not typically served by Tonner doll company who is considered the apex of 16 inch doll production.


Item #86003
Yeti to Wear
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00

Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
16 inch Doll
Estimated Delivery Date: Early May 2013
Item #86003
Yeti to Wear
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00
Item #86003
Yeti to Wear
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00

 Item #86002
Violet Femme
Brunette Basic Tulabelle™ Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $115.00
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
16 inch Doll
Estimated Delivery Date: Early May 2013
The Holograms were also featured as a part of the New Jem line completing the Jem and The Holograms segment.
Initially I was extremely excited for the collection revival  because as a nine year old I preferred Jem to Barbie. However I told myself, I just don't have room to collect the entire collection of A list characters. Also, as with the revival of  Masters Of The Universe, I only usually have interest in collecting figures/characters I had when I was younger. So, I'm planning on keeping my Jem collection down to original Jem and the three Misfits.
I didnt say I couldnt be tempted!
However I wasn't...well maybe with Kimber but overall these girls are on a body I do not favor (color infusion) Aja's costume seemed to be a little baggy, and I wouldn't just bring home Kimber!
That would just be strange!
However I can't wait to see fan pictures of the girls all together!
 

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Limited Edition of 1000 Dolls Only
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: Early March 2013

 
item #66089
Dayle™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013

 The Dynamite Girls Boys Cruz and Kyu also sold out within minutes!
Above is the platinum blond Dayle which is also selling out briskly.
At first these outfits seem a little odd.
However I'm assuming most people plan to redress these images of youth and grandeur as soon as they arrive to homes!


Item #66085
Cruz™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013

Item #66087
Kyu™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013
And From The Funny Face Line "A Woman Who Thinks" Based on the character played by model Dovima. I'm exhausted with Audrey Hepburn's image in the doll world. Any mention of her or her films brought to life in vinyl now sicken me, so I would never even post a pick. As always the collection is beautifully done with the finest craftsmanship around. If you like that sort of thing you'd be thrilled!
I, on the other hand am patiently waiting for a decent Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, KATHARINE HEPBURN or any Brass Balls actress!

 
Item # 14018
A Woman Who Thinks
Dressed Doll Mini-Gift Set
The Funny Face Collection
Limited Edition of 400 dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00
Estimated Delivery Date: Week of February 11th, 2013

Item # 14018
A Woman Who Thinks
Dressed Doll Mini-Gift Set
The Funny Face Collection
Limited Edition of 400 dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00
Estimated Delivery Date: Week of February 11th, 2013
Most of these Highlights were the most wanted items to be featured and sold out with in minuets!
Check dealers for wait list for cancellations and Ebay for these items once they ship.
If  Ebay is you're only hope be prepared to pay inflates secondary market prices.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Barbie The Look Wardrobe


BRAVO
BRAVO
To Mattel and the designers!
This is an outstanding piece from packaging to item!
Simply divine
If you DO NOT have this piece you MUST grab one or two!
and beg Mattel to produce MORE!
Below video and pics show you how it measures up next to actual model muse body
Its unusual for Mattel to build furniture and playsets that are on scale with actual dolls
but this piece is perfectly up to scale for:

Barbie: Model Muse, Playline and Silkstone bodies.

Also will work well with:

Integrity's Fashion Royalty, Dynamite Girls, NuFace and Monograms.
Wardrobe with Fashion Royalty Natalia Fatale

At FIRST
I did not want anything to do with it!
I'm not a fan of modern furniture and prefer rustic pottery barn shabby type of furniture
But!
I bought it because I'm always crying about not having any furniture!
So
I made the right decision and may even purchase a second!