Integrity Toys Legendary 2020 Convention day 1: The Convention Collection

Lots of things to take in on day one of the Integrity Toys Legendary 25th Anniversary convention, so I’m writing a number of posts to give you all the information about them! There was a separate presentation for the convention collection - which was available to preorder complete for the convention ticket holders - and also the IT Direct Exclusive dolls that will also be available in the convention shop for the main package holders. These presentations have the feel of the webinars that W Club organizes for collection reveals, but, as they are pre-recorded, feel a bit awkward. If they were live, and the people making the presentation were interacting with the attendees, instead of pretending to (yes, it shows), the experience would have been that much better. We are seeing gorgeous clothes though and that is awesome. On with it then.

Item # 77189

Dazzling Debut

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Poppy Parker Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $145.00

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Darkest Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Quite a beautiful Poppy, but she does not even come close to the original inspiration, Reluctant Debutante. Alain correctly pointed out that she’s more late sixties while the original was firmly in the very early part of the decade. I love the embroidery of the dress, the design and colouring is superb.. Well done David. The dress is a recreation of the one worn by Mia Farrow in the film A Dandy In Aspic, where she was also wearing this outfit that brings to mind the fur details of Poppy’s coat.

Item # 77190

Black Tie

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Poppy Parker Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $145.00

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

I think I like this one much better than her inspiration the Portrait In Black Poppy Parker, from the same debut collection as Reluctant Debutant. And I bet she will be as sought after as her predecessor. Both doll and outfit look gorgeous.

Item # 82129

In Control

Erin Salston™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

NU. Face Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $150.00

Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Fiery Auburn

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

That’s a gorgeous Erin. Her face in the photo above reminds me a bit of the actress Ruth Wilson. The doll looks a bit, colour wise like High End Envy Erin, the first one I believe that had this newer sculpt. Jessy said his inspiration was (loosely) Clash Control Erin. She looks much better than the original. I’d definitely get her if I could.

Item # 82130

Not Pretending

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

NU. Face Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $150.00

Head Sculpt: Eden

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Baby Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

I’m not a fan of the Great Pretender Lilith, on which the Not Pretending Eden is based on, but I love this one! Gorgeous face and cute Chanel style fashion is a great combination - add the teddy bear backpack and hit the mark! I wish I could get her.

Item # 91480

Style Legacy

Isabella Alves™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $160.00

Head Sculpt: Isabella (New Character!)

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Mahogany

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

It’s been a while since we had a new character added to the Fashion Royalty line up - and it is nice doing it in a convention so that she gets lots of attention. The appearance of a new Latina character was teased one year ago at the Baltimore convention and we’re seeing her now. She does not have a story announced yet. Jessy said they’re keeping it a mystery for now. The inspiration for her outfit and styling is Style Renaissance Adele Makeda, from the 2006 Pompadour collection. That was the year I started collecting Fashion Royalty and for me it has two of the best collections for FR: Pompadour and Miami. I am glad that year is getting referenced in this year’s anniversary looks.

Item # 91479

Intimate Soirée

Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $160.00

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Another grail in the making! Look at that face! That attitude! That style! An amazing Agnes, courtesy of Jessy, who was inspired by Intimately Acquainted Luchia and Soir De Paris fashion set MFD exclusive from 2003. The doll reminds me of Queen of Everything and High Gloss Agnes dolls combined. Love her and am so sorry to not be getting her. During the presentation I heard Alain pronounce her surname as wees instead of the proper vice (after all it’s German for white). Is that a thing now or was it a slip of the tongue?

Gorgeous convention collection - are you getting any of these beauties?

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. ©2020 All rights reserved. POPPY PARKER, FASHION ROYALTY, NU. FACE, and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc., Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. ©2020 All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

A pastel concoction: the 4th W Club doll, Mademoiselle Eden

The fourth W Club exclusive doll was revealed yesterday to members, a frothy pastel concoction designed by Jessy Ayala, taking most of its elements from Versace. The doll was enthusiastically welcomed by most members. Let’s take a look at her.

Item # 82120A

Mademoiselle Eden

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face Collection

2019 W Club Exclusive

Estimated Arrival: Spring 2020

Price: $145 + S & H

Edition Size: TBA

Head Sculpt: Eden

Body Type: NF 3.0

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Pastel Amethyst

Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

The Story:

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Rococo inspired pastel mini-dress and jacket featuring oversized "gold" button details;

• Long socks;

• Intricately designed spectator pumps with "jeweled" bow detailing;

• Jewelry set composed of a necklace, earrings and ring;

• Delicately detailed purse;

• Alternate paid of hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

Soooooo… I LIKE HER! Which is kind of weird, considering that pastels are not my forte. Or the Blair twins in general. But the styling is great here. My first reaction seeing the photos was “Versace!”. It brought to mind many things from various periods, but mostly the Spring 1992 collection,

It was one of his most successful and popular collections, one that Donatella mines to death in her latest releases. It’s iconic for the brand and it has been copied by everyone. The shoes are more recent though, even if inspired by older designs: Fall 2018, in various colours. I bet they will be hell to put on the doll.

Even though the general style was reminiscent of Versace, the actual dress was not to be found in his collections. But then my friend Makis came to the rescue: it is a Saint Laurent dress, shown below as sold by Barneys NY.

Photo courtesy of Barneys NY.

Makis correctly commented that the bows pop in the real dress, while they are part of the structure in the doll version. I’m guessing cost is the main reason for the difference. Plus the doll dress has pockets!

For a more Rococo style, I’d rather have some ringlets added to her hairstyle, on the sides and the back. Which I guess can be done to the existing hair. She’ll be a modern French court lady at Versailles!

Did you notice that her SKU number has the letter A at the end? That means there’s a variation with her twin, Lilith, coming soon. Will it be a lottery? Part of Dolly Days? I’m guessing we will discover it soon enough.

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive Pre-order.

Participation Deadline: November 27th, 2019, Noon Eastern time.

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $145.00 + S&H each (a deposit of $25 is owed now to reserve your doll and a balance of $120 + shipping and handling will be due upon the doll's arrival next Spring 2020).

Final Edition Size: To be determined- will be based on all pre-orders received.

Shipping Timing: Approximately Spring 2020.

Availability: 2019 W Club members only.

Pre-order Limit: Up to 1 Eden doll per membership.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FACE and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Integrity Toys Luxe Life 2018 Convention: the W Club luncheon

Saturday always begins with the W Club luncheon. Club members got to see the Lilith Blair centerpiece doll (and many the chance to buy her) and received her twin sister Eden Blair doll, both designed by Jessy Ayala.
Carol Roth hosted a Q & A panel on stage with the Integrity Toys design team, where Club members' questions were answered.

Item # 82106

Afterglow

Lilith Blair™ Centerpiece Doll

The 2018 Integrity Toys Convention: Luxe Life

W Club Luncheon Exclusive

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Am I the only one that not going gaga every time the twins make their ubiquitous appearance either as a club exclusive or a convention doll? Probably so. I love the brows on this one, combined with the tan skin tone they make her look fab. 

 Item # 82107

Public Adoration

Eden Blair™ Giveaway Doll

The 2018 Integrity Toys Convention: Luxe Life

W Club Luncheon Exclusive

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Saint Laurent vibes. Not crazy about the pink hair. They look washed out. 

All dolls pictured in these photos are prototypes; final colors and textures may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2018 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

First W Club doll for 2018 is unveiled - and it’s twins!

The W Club year officially begun in March for 2018, so everything has been coming out later than usual. That includes the W Club dolls, exclusively made for its members, a total of five for the year. The first one was teased a few days ago to members, then was revealed to be the Nu Face twins, Lilith and Eden. They are designed, like the main Nu Face line, by Jessy Ayala, with a press/newsprint theme. I’m not that crazy about them. The fashions look half done and the doll’s are ok but don’t scream “buy me” to me. They are quite different in style both to the Nu Face main line and the upgrade Rayna, which is weird but not really a problem. Don’t ask dealers, these are W Club exclusives, so if you’re not a member, wait till they start arriving early next year to get them on the secondary market. They are not a giftset but sold individually, so any member can buy either one or both twins. At $135.00 per doll, that’s $270 for both, quite a jump from the $200.00 that last year’s twin set (see what I did there?), which was more elaborate, cost. 

Item # 82104B

Unknown Source

Lilith Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

2018 W Club Exclusive

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Lilith & Eden

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: Traditional

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Long button-down shirt with all-over newspaper print graphic;
• Leather mini-skirt with fringe and stud detail;
• Black sheer pantyhose with printed art on one leg;
• Black cat-eye sunglasses;
• Small bag with spike stud detail;
• Twist nail ring in "silver" metal;
• Hand-cuff hoop earrings;
• Certificate of authenticity;
• Doll stand.

Lilith is easily the better of the twins, with her dark hair, pale skin and red lips. If her eye make up was more interesting, I might have caved in. I already have Rock Wedding Lilith and Smoke And Mirrors Lilith, so this one barely compares. 

Item # 82104A

Reliable Source

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

2018 W Club Exclusive

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Lilith & Eden

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: Traditional

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Pale Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Black t-shirt with newspaper graphic art;
• Fitted "suede" pants with newspaper print contrast inset panels;
• Black faux-leather baseball hat;
• Tiny "silver" hoop earrings with spike details;
• Intertwined "silver" bracelet;
• High-heel shoes with “studded” detail;
• Black "patent leather" “croc” bag;
• Certificate of authenticity;
• Doll stand.

I have a blonde Eden, Elements Of Surprise, so I’m not in a hurry to get another one. The freckles are too cutesy for my liking and her outfit looks like Barbie turned goth. I love the t-shirt though. 

Pricing : $135.00 USD + S & H per doll (SOLD SEPARATELY).

($20 NRD deposit per doll due now, balance of $115.00 + S & H per doll due approximately January 2019).

Final Edition Size: To be determined, will be based on all pre-orders received.

Shipping Timing: Approximately late-January 2019.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

 **All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2018 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

FASHION ROYALTY, POPPY PARKER, NU. FACE, EAST 59TH, THE INDUSTRY and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved.

The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Fashion Fairytale: Integrity Toys Convention 2017 part 1 - The Convention Collection

October is the month of the 2017 Integrity Toys convention and of course I will be posting all dolls and information as they become available. First up is the official convention collection, which attendees could either preorder sight unseen with their registration or buy at the convention in the souvenir shop set up within the hotel where the event is taking place. This post presents the convention collection Fashion Royalty and Nu Face dolls, while the Poppies and co. will be featured in the next one. 

The convention registration started yesterday for those arriving early and everyone received a mysterious bag containing an empty box that will be the basis of the usual gift set completed day by day throughout the event. No idea yet who the doll will be or what it comes with yet, but people from the convention report that the # number marks her as Nu Face. My general opinion for this collection is that I’m not overwhelmed but am glad to see that the upgrade Doll which was available even to non-attending W Club members is the best of the bunch by far. Let’s try to guess which fairytale inspired each doll.

Item # 91424

Wicked Behavior

Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Natalia looks gorgeous here, even though her dress is a bit boring. She must be inspired by the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz. The face screening is a dead ringer for Hot Property Natalia.

Item # 91425

Spell of Kindness

Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

If Natalia is the Wicked Witch, Vanessa is Glinda. The dress looks like a rehash of the Miss Amour Poppy Parker Dior inspired one. Washed Out is the nickname I would give. Looks like she is the Vanessa 1.0 sculpt. If they were going for a Metal Maven feel, it came out more In Bloom. The dress is a Carolina Herrera Resort 2017 gown. Remember they did Oz dolls for IFDC In 2011, with much better results.(Go North Isha / Luchia below):

Kiernan Shipka by Kristian Schuller for Carolina Herrera Resort 2017

Item # 91426

Sea-Devil

Véronique Perrin™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Beautiful Veronique in her green dress and cape. The leather corset and jewelry make the doll much more interesting. Details that could have helped Vanessa pop up a bit. She does remind me a bit of her Cinematic Convention incarnation.  She must be inspired by the Little Mermaid’s Sea Witch.

Item # 91431

Fashionably Ruthless

Tatyana Alexandrova™  Dressed Doll Gift Set

The Fashion Royalty Collection

2017 Fashion Fairytale Upgrade

Final Edition Size: TBA

This the upgrade convention doll that was offered to non attending W Club member as well as convention goers to preorder, based on sketches. I’m happy to say this is the best doll by far. Both her outfits look great, she is a gorgeous doll and the Cruella De Vill inspiration is spot on. She will be shipping to non attendees by the end of the month.

Item # 82091

Rarest of All

Ayumi Nakamura™ Dressed Doll

The NU. FACE Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

This one must be Mulan inspired. I like the hair ornaments but that’s all. Great face but nothing to write home about. When you take away the ornaments (photo above), she looks really plain.  The colouring of both face and clothes channel the Royal Life convention Criminally Chic Kyori: 

Item # 82092

Changing Winds

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. FACE Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Eden is undoubtedly Pocahontas. And her first time in a darker skintone, if I’m not mistaken. She looks like she came out of a Ralph Lauren ad. Great boho styling.  

Item # 82095

24K

Erin Salston™ Dressed Doll

The NU. FACE Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

IT DIRECT SALESROOM EXCLUSIVE

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

The Souvenir shop exclusive is another Erin ( did they overproduce the sculpt by mistake and now they flood the market with her?). This one is inspired by Rumpelstiltskin but she’s not winning any gold medals from me. Platinum hair for a doll personifying a fairytale character that spuns gold out of straw? Come on! The leather coat should have had a dark gold shade as well instead of this basic brown. I like the silhouette though.

So what do you think of the convention collection? Which one is your favourite? 

Note: all dolls pictured in these photos are prototypes; final colors and textures may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton and/or Alain Tremblay. Layouts, Graphics and 3D renderings by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.