NEW Masters Of The Universe Castle Grayskull 2013

At long last a NEW Castle Grayskull is here!

In Oct 2012 we were given a mock up (with measurements) and allowed to pre order Grayskull that Mattel said would ship in Nov/Dec 2013 for $250

At 2013Toy Fair fans scrambled for a look at an actual mud and mortar prototype.

Controversy ensued!

In a video interview with Reporter Pixel Dan, (seen here) a Mattel Representative said the castle has shrunk in size from the original measurements fans were sold:
Original measurements: 25”h x 26”w x 28”d
New measurements: 23"h x 18"w x 11.5"d (assuming this is with castle closed)

Many fans expressed annoyance and anger at this and several other details regarding the castle's features in hopes they would be changed for San Diego Comic Con in July and ultimately in the final product.

But its doubtfull.

Regardless

Yes, bigger is better and the cardboard mock up looks very exciting.
Some say much more exciting than the 3D prototype.

I'm just thrilled to have this NEW castle and actully have lost sleep just thinking about it.

I do hope it doesnt shrink any furthur and I hope we get it as planned with no reports of qualitly issues at all.

I JUST NEED SLEEP!!
LONG WAY TO GO!!

Barbie Collector 2013 Line Begins!

Tomorrow February 6, 2013 Begins a NEW year for Barbie Collector!
The anticipation for this year has been building since this past summer's Barbie convention!
In search of bringing The Barbie Collector line back to its high quality and couture roots,
Mattel moved production to Indonesia to lower production costs

The result, last year's hit Atelier Line:

This year the extravaganza continues, and from the headline grabbing sneak peeks Mattel has released in the past weeks, 2013 is building up to be an extraordinary year for the Barbie Collector line.

The New year begins tomorrow when the 2013 Barbie Collector Fan Club membership renewals begin.

Whats up first?

The 2013 Boater Ensemble doll which serves as the official 2013 Barbie Fan Club doll and is available ONLY to members. Boater Ensemble is also on the Silkstone Body!

Boater Ensemble Barbie^® Doll

$85

Other dolls in the shop available for sale to all customers are the highly anticipated Cocktail Dress Silkstone:

Cocktail Dress Barbie^® Doll

$75

Just in time for Valentines day the Luncheon Silkstone:

Luncheon Ensemble Barbie^® Doll

$50

And from the Global Glamor Line; Tribal Beauty

Tribal Beauty^™ Barbie^® Doll

$100

Finally a sneek at the sketch for the 2013 Holiday Hostess

This year's theme is New Years Eve.
Hostess usually goes on sale third or fouth quater



This is ONLY the begining! (first quater) but from the start it's shaping up to be a stand out year for Mattel's Barbie Collector line!
Look for SEVERAL more additions in the months to follow!

Stay tuned here and on http://www.barbiecollector.com/  for updates, videos and new items throught the exciting year!
Click HERE to join NOW!:http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/2013-barbie-fan-club

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.

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!

Barbie and Tonner section @ Fao Schwarz

OH It's that time of year again!
Yes herds of people from places like "Ohio" "Minnesota" and "Alabama" invade New York City and make it completely unbearable!
YES!
Its Christmas time!
And Ground Zero for Christmas in NY is 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Just a few blocks down (which now is an endless hour stroll) is Fao Schwarz where the latest and greatest toys in NYC are bought and sold.

Usually the crown jewel in Fao is the Barbie section
BUT
The Barbie section was CUT down in size in favor of a new Hello Kitty section?!?!

Stock was limited except for the Fao Schwarz Barbie which could be found in high mounds all over the store undisturbed.

The Tonner section was also enlarged and moved to a more prominent section of the store to feature the new City Girl Line



 These Dolls are divine and directly on the mark of young blue blooded Upper East Side New York girls.
If these girls were only 12 inches I would have bought every one!
But they're 14 inches and don't come with any stands so, they're a pass for me unfortunately.
If you like the big girls theses are definitely a MUST have!



If you're planning a trip to NYC this Christmas Season a stop at Fao is worth the hassle!

2013 WClub Registration and Club Dolls

2013 is HERE!

Sort of....

Well the registration for 2013 Integrity toys WClub has begun with some really exciting news!
Along with the usual member perks; Exclusive dolls available only to WClub Members, Access to the WClub message Board, Access to WClub Member Only Convention Luncheon and exclusive dealer discounts we also get an exclusive Jem Doll!
The two Upgrade membership dolls are Kyori Sato and Poppy Parker!

Registration ends January 16 2013 so act fast!

Base Membership alone is still just $50

You can add either Kyori or Poppy or both for an additional fee

Click Here to join http://www.integritytoys.com/page/w_club
 
Check out the pics Below!

Exclusive Jem Doll For Members ONLY

 



Love The One...   Kyori Sato

 

 

To The Fair! Poppy Parker

 

 



Hot Toys For Christmas 2012!

Its time for another installment of the yearly HOT Christmas must haves!
                 Hot Toys For Christmas 2012




This year the number one must have is the WiiU

Other toys you'll see in this extra funny video are

 

                                                                  Monster High

 

 

                                                         Jake and The Neverland Pirates

 

 

                                                                        Halo 4

 

And more!
The video will also tell you hunts and tricks to snatch these goodies up before anyone else!

Any questions please ask!
I LOVED all the letters I received for the 2011 edition

AND

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!