Haute Doll exclusive Alma doll by Paul Pham

July 22, 2014

Alma is a 16-inch resin ball-jointed doll sculpted and designed by Paul Pham. She is wearing a 2-piece gown of wine and burgundy metallic brocade, gold Chantilly lace, and a deep espresso pleated tulle underskirt. Renowned Italian wigmaker Ilaria Mazzoni created her hard-cap hairpiece, which features a slightly waved French twist. Accessories include a gold hair comb and matching gold drop earrings, hose, a black-and-gold folding fan, and patent burgundy-and-black collared pumps.

One can pre-order her at Haute Doll website. They will make the first of two instalment payments, at $379.95. The second payment of $380 plus shipping must be paid on August 15th. Alma will ship by August 31st. Limited edition of 50. Includes signed and numbered card.

I must say she is very beautiful and will probably soon be sold out. I love her colours, both on her dress and make up. The burgundy fabric looks amazing.

Karl Lagerfeld becomes a Mattel doll - Barbie's new BFF?

July 17, 2014

We have written before about Karl Lagerfeld's projects with Barbie, either designing for her or photographing her. Now comes the time to join her into the Barbie world: he will become a Mattel doll in the classic 1/6 Barbie scale. The doll will be a limited edition and will be released in the autumn. The doll, designed by Robert Best (as you can see in his sketch above) is dressed in the classic manner that the famous Chanel designer prefers: a tailored black jacket, a white shirt with a high collar and skinny black jeans. Accessories include a necktie, dark sunglasses and black ankle boots. Can't wait to get this one!

IFDC Integrity Toys Convention dolls - Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary collection

July 13, 2014

As many had already surmised, the W Club Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary doll was only the first in this year's celebratory collection. For the 2014 IFDC souvenir dolls Integrity Toys made three individually distinctive dolls, retro and glam in style (to match the convention theme), but with a modern edge. These Poppy dolls début a new eye screening and for the first time, they have high-heeled feet, answering a demand made by many collectors frustrated with the ankle joint of the original Poppy body. The bust, torso and arms are the same as the regular Poppy Parker body. The feet on this body are compatible with DG shoes. Not all future Poppy Parker dolls will have this hybrid body; this is only for the 5th anniversary dolls. From what I learned, they were sold out in the convention. W Club also secured a few for their members through a lottery for right to buy.

Item # PP072
IT Girl Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC Convention Companion Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 USD

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker Hybrid (w/ High-heeled Foot)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Redhead
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Poppy is wearing a light aqua ensemble, accessorized with light silver and aqua earrings, cuff bracelet and ring. A satin clutch, aqua metal sunglasses, and matching closed toe leather platform pumps finish off this look. Poppy's vibrant red hair is in a pompadour with curled ponytail. 12-inch articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair. Doll stand included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

I think this one is the best of the three - great make up and hair style, interesting outfit and beautiful accessories. The glasses are just like the Royaltini FR ones. Her hair style is a duplicate of Eugenia A Touch Of Frost 2013 W Club doll.

Item # PP073
Evening Ingenue
Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC IT DIRECT Exclusive
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 USD

Poppy Parker is wearing a floor length strapless coral and black dress, accessorized with black chrome earrings, necklace and bracelet. A black satin clutch, black patent leather belt and platform sandals complete her ensemble. Her blonde hair is in a half up and half down style. 12-inch articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair. Doll stand included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

The dress on this one is a dead ringer for the FR2 versions of Vanessa and Veronique (in their original sculpts) a few years ago. From the convention photos of the real doll I saw, the pleats are a bit more shaped and rigid. I do not like her make up at all.

Item # PP074
Glamorous Darling
Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC Convention Exclusive Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $175.00 USD

Poppy is in a gorgeous lilac gown accessorized with lilac and silver earrings, bracelet and ring. A purple satin clutch and lilac patent leather platform pumps complete the ensemble. Her dark brunette and black hair is in a side swept style. 12-inch articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair. Doll stand included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

I love the hairstyle on this one. Beautiful doll but a bit Barbie looking. The bracelet is the same as Bittersweet Eugenia's from the 2013 IT convention. The clutch seems dark in the first photo but much brighter in the last one (which probably shows the correct shade).

Please note that the images included in this email depict prototypes and actual production may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2014 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

JAMIEshow IFDC Exclusive Marlena BJD resin doll

July 11, 2014

As you might have been informed, the IFDC doll show is up and running in Las Vegas this weekend (started Wednesday). JAMIEshow, having entered the rarefied world of retro Hollywood glamour with Gene Marshall, decided to offer as a limited edition (50 pieces) at IFDC this amazing Marlene Dietrich doll. They call her Marlena probably for copyright reasons.

The doll is a resin BJD, probably has the same body as Gene, and wears a 3-piece satin tuxedo suit complete with a top hat and black pumps. She has pale blue eyes, dark red lips and comes with a blonde curled JAMIEshow rooted wig cap. Stand included. Price: $475.

The only other Marlene Dietrich doll I know of (and have) is the Madame Alexander one. This one is way better (and gives me an idea about what to do with my MA doll).

All photos courtesy of JAMIEshow

New Victoire Roux doll - Prêt à Partir

July 8, 2014

Integrity Toys are releasing a new Victoire Roux doll named Prêt à Partir as an IT Direct Exclusive. Members of W Club have already been asked if they want to participate to the lottery through which the right to buy this doll is made available. It is a gorgeous doll, her screening is beautiful and she comes with a chic outfit but for me it is a no go. Too many dolls coming this time of the year - she would have had to be extra special to entice me. Yes, you have seen the vanity case before in one of the Sabrina dolls (albeit with red trim). Good luck to those entering!

Item # 76015
Prêt à Partir
Victoire Roux™ Dressed Doll
IT Direct Exclusive
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Estimate Ship Date: Approximately Mid-July 2014
Suggest Retail Price: US $99.00 + Shipping and Handling (+ applicable sales tax for Maryland residents only).

Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: IT/Victoire
Head Sculpt: Victoire Roux™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Golden Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

"Prêt à Partir" Victoire Roux™ is a fully articulated 12-inch vinyl doll with a golden blond rooted up-do hairstyle. Victoire is wearing a two-piece ensemble composed of an intricately tailored navy toned cocktail dress and jacket combo. Accessorized with long navy faux-leather gloves, hat and pumps, Victoire also carries a make up carry-on. A doll stand is also included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

**Please note that the photos are of prototype dolls and subject to changes and modifications. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2014 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**