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!



Sunday, December 23, 2012

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!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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

 
 


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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!


Thursday, October 4, 2012

2012 Tropicalia Convention

The 2012 Tropicalia Convention was a BLOCKBUSTER success!
Alain did a tremendous job executing the theme this year and it was fully realized!
There were mostly postives and only a few downers
First lets start with the collection









This years collection was much better than lasts years Jet Set Collection (the dolls at least). Some of the outfits were a little questionable but not offensive like last year.
The two big winners were the All White Now Collette and Place Vendome Victoire Roux.
Of course Hot Dots Poppy Parker sold out quickly (controversially)

Below is video of the collection




 The absolute must have of the convention was the final nights table centerpiece High Profile Eugenia

The crowd lost their heads over this tan Eugenia but shame on Integrity for not having enough for everybody to purchase and shame on them for the cheap quality gown.

The other surprises of the final night were a NEW Vanessa Perrin with a new face sculpt

Also wearing a cheap gown that we unfortunately found in our welcome boxes.

All was forgiven when they unveiled our convention gift Frame by Frame Imogen
This gift set made me dance around my room naked!

I just loved how everything about the theme blended so well. From setting to some of the dolls and the colors!
Here are more pics below and the Highlights video!
Also look for my video review coming soon!
Workshop Veronique

Welcome Package

Force Of Nature Agnes Von Weiss

Anja
Color Infusion Style Lab

Color Infusion Style Lab

Color Infusion Style Lab

Sea Breeze Poppy Parker


2013 Convention


Highlights Video