Stay Tuned Day 3: Double feature means a Monarch meets a Meteor

The third day of “Stay Tuned”, the online event replacing the Integrity Toys convention for 2022, had two dolls inspired by two 90s TV sitcoms: Family Matters (hence their TGIT Comedy hour Thank Goodness it's IT reference, from ABC’s Thank God It’s Friday sitcom block including FM), and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The uniting thread, apart from the era, is IT designer Vaughn Sawyers, as we get a Monarch and a Meteor doll. And while we would probably have gotten a stronger duo if Integrity picked only one of the two series (Fresh Prince of Bel Air alone could have given a whole collection worth of dolls), we get this rather weird couple of dolls, a whisper instead of a bang.

The inspiration for the two dolls per Integrity Toys:

First, we meet Tobias Alsford in the role of a nerdy-yet-sexy fashion intern coming of age as he tries to shake off the last remnants of his geeky high-school years and grows into his more mature looks while doing his very best to navigate the awkward circumstances that landed him in an internship at one of New York's top fashion magazines.

Then, we switch gears to meet Keeki Adaeze, who stars as a sweet, introverted teen (yes, in the 90s, adults played teens!), affectionately nicknamed "Princess" by her ultra-wealthy Hollywood family. Desperately wanting to help her come out of her shell, our star is sent across the country to move in with her hip, flamboyant Aunt who works in the 90s hip-hop music scene. Follow her fish-out-of-water adventures as she tries to fit in!

Item # 21029

Fashion Matters

Tobias Alsford™ Fashion Figure

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

W CLUB ONLY MADE-TO-ORDER

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Fashion_Matters_Tobias_Alsford_doll

Head Sculpt: Tobias

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Black

MSRP: $200 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $180 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2022 W Club members only- 1 per membership. Should any products remain after the final payment deadline has passed, they may be made available to the public and/or for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2023);

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

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Fashion_Matters_Tobias_Alsford_doll

The Story:

In this classic comedy of errors, Tobias Alsford is absolutely perfect as an awkward 20-something lad who landed "the" dream internship he never thought he'd get at a top fashion magazine. He constantly finds himself in hilarious, yet bizarre situations, having to figure novel ways out of his crazy schemes in order to keep his job, all while working hard to become the "player" he's always not-so-secretly wanted to become behind those conservative clothes and glasses!

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Fashion_Matters_Tobias_Alsford_doll

Included:

  • 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with partially rooted and flocked hair;

  • High-waist pleated pants;

  • Suspenders;

  • Plaid shirt;

  • Custom-designed knitted cardigan sweater;

  • Eyeglasses;

  • Link bracelet;

  • Watch;

  • Signet ring;

  • Socks;

  • Classic wingtip shoes;

  • "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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Tobias is one of my favourite sculpts, so it is always nice to see him appear in a collection. I am not so crazy about his look here though. Trying to emulate both the original Steve Urkel and his more glamorous alter ego Stefan Urquelle, Tobias has the outfit of the former and the looks of the latter. But for me, to be convinced to pay the already high price of a Monarch means a more sophisticated and complete outfit. That would mean, in this case, a second pair of pants for the more sophisticated look, plus a bag. I love the suspenders! Also, his beard looks more like it belongs to a Lego or Playmobil figure than a fashion doll.

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Item # 46033

Bel-Air Princess

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

W CLUB ONLY MADE-TO-ORDER

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Bel_Air_Princess_Keeki_Adaeze_doll
Bel_Air_Princess_Keeki_Adaeze_doll

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: Flat Feet With Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Spiced Caramel

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $190 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $170 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2022 W Club members only- 1 per membership. Should any products remain after the final payment deadline has passed, they may be made available to the public and/or for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $120.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2023);

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

Bel_Air_Princess_Keeki_Adaeze_doll
Bel_Air_Princess_Keeki_Adaeze_doll

The Story:

In this re-imagined take on the early 90s sitcom genre, Keeki Adaeze stars as a sweet, introverted teen, who is sent across the country by her ultra-wealthy Hollywood family, in hopes that living with her flamboyant aunt will help her come out of her shell! Doing her best to navigate through the 90's East Coast hip-hop music scene, follow her fish-out-of-water adventures as she tries to fit in!

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Bel_Air_Princess_Keeki_Adaeze_doll

Included:

  • 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

  • School uniform-inspired look composed of a reversible jacket that features a colorful printed lining, and a burgundy pleated mini-skirt;

  • Cropped blouse with a long tie that can be worn multiple ways;

  • Burgundy fishnet stockings;

  • Knee-high platform combat boots;

  • Handbag with golden zipper deco and shoulder strap;

  • Oversized triangular hoop earrings;

  • High-school class ring;

  • Lower legs with articulated flat feet;

  • Pair of long-manicured hands;

  • Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

  • "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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I mentioned earlier that Fresh Prince of Bel Air as a series could be the inspiration for an entire doll collection. Cousin Hilary alone could provide an entire collection with her numerous outfits! But here we have a different proposition: Fresh Prince reincarnated as a princess - what if we had a woman from Philly coming to live in L.A.? I am not sure that would have been the result though. The doll has too much hair and without a distinct style. Hilary would never. Will would never, what with his always sharp hi-top fade. Her lips are weird. I get the lip liner effort but here it looks ugly. It does not help that the prototype doll pictured has eyelashes only on one eye. The outfit tries to be an urban version of a school uniform. While I like the shirt, boots and bag, the rest of it could have been reworked. That skirt looks thrown on and the tights waist showing over it is bad. Would have been much better to just make a copy of the infamous Miu Miu mini skirt - not Bel Air related but better suited to this. For both dolls, it would have looked so much better and less awkward if the inspiration was more Thom Browne than Steve Urkel. For me that is the designer to go if you need flood pants or school uniform chic.

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Fashion Matters

Tobias Alsford™

SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $180 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING

(a non-refundable $50 deposit per figure only is due at this time to pre-order)

Bel-Air Princess

Keeki Adaeze™

SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $170 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING

(a non-refundable $50 deposit per doll only is due at this time to pre-order)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All photod and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. THE MONARCHS HOMME and METEOR 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.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Stay Tuned Day 2: Poppy Parker as an alien!

The second day of the online Integrity Toys 2022 event in lieu of a convention, "Stay Tuned", gave us only one doll: Poppy Parker playing an alien commander, as designed by David Buttry. "Galaxy Girl", is supposedly a sci-fi drama featuring Poppy Parker playing Commander Yeto, “an ultra-smart pink-skinned alien girl who possesses a superior intellect and the power to communicate in any outer-worldly language she desires!”, clearly inspired by Star Trek. The doll is available through lottery for the W Club members - the edition is large, 3,000, so I am sure that most who want her, will get her. Of course there was a video and the corresponding TV title card for the imaginary show.

Introducing the new Galaxy Girl Poppy Parker created by David Buttry for "Stay Tuned", the 2022 Integrity Toys online special event

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Item # 77238

Galaxy Girl

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: 3000

Expected Ship Date: Should be in Stock and should ship once lottery winners have paid

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Galaxy_Girl_Poppy_Parker_convention_doll
Galaxy_Girl_Poppy_Parker_convention_doll

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle Foot 

Skin Tone: Spacey Pink

Hair Color: Azure Blue

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price*: $165 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

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Galaxy_Girl_Poppy_Parker_convention_doll

The Story:

With Commander Yeto at the helm of her shiny space vessel, the GALACTIC STORMER, no corner of the universe will lay undiscovered and no invading alien space force will dare try conquering planet Earth, the land that welcomed her with open arms! Poppy Parker stars as the ultra-smart pink-skinned alien leader, ready to explore the galaxy, discover new worlds, make contact with far-flung aliens, and when all else fails, keep them in check with her shiny ray gun!

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Galaxy_Girl_Poppy_Parker_convention_doll

Included:

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

  • Retro-futuristic two-toned metallic mini-dress uniform;

  • Futuristically fashionable chrome belt with oversized buckle;

  • Thigh-high chrome "leather" boots (for those outer-worldly away missions!);

  • Calf-high chrome "leather" boots (perfect to command the bridge of her spaceship!);

  • Galaxy hoop earrings;

  • Galactic signet ring;

  • Two retro-futuristic bangle bracelets;

  • Magnetized "command" insignia brooch;

  • Metallic blue "space command" exploration bag;

  • Bright chrome ray gun accessory;

  • Pair of "Poppy Parker" hands;

  • Alternate pair of "grip" hands (to hold her ray gun!);

  • Pair of articulated ankle lower legs;

  • Alternate pair of high-heeled lower legs;

  • "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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After the grey skinned Poppy we got as an appetizer for the online event, back in August, now we have a pink skinned doll - with blue hair - offered. She looks cute but a. she reminds me too much of Out Of This World Poppy and b. Cute is not enough to qualify a doll for purchase in this household anymore - not with the prices we currently face (plus the expensive shipping and customs charges) and the general rise of expenses we face in everyday life everywhere. So cute little Miss Galaxy Girl will remain on her far away galaxy. I am curious to see how this hairstyle will survive packaging and shipping. I love that even as an alien, Poppy is so fashion obsessed that she has two different pair of boots to groove in!

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Galaxy Girl

Poppy Parker®

SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $165 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING

The total special pricing per doll for W Club RTB winners will be $165 + Shipping and Handling. This doll should be in stock and ready to ship. RTB lottery winners will be expected to pay in full by December 16th, 2022 at Noon Eastern time or forfeit the right to buy this collectible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER 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.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Stay Tuned Day 1: Integrity Toys online 2022 event begins!

It was announced earlier this year, that Integrity Toys would forgo even an online convention for 2022, doing instead a series of doll reveals via email during a week in November. The event was open to all W Club members, the theme was TV shows (hence the name Stay Tuned) and the dolls would be either sold via lottery or made to order. This past week, all W Club members were receiving three emails daily: the first, early on each day, gave a hint of what was to come by showing a retro TV display and also giving out a $100 IT gift card to those participating, the second one had a video clip made to look like a tv ad for the show that was the inspiration, showing the doll/dolls and featuring a voiceover by Alain Tremblay (usually hilarious) and the third was the actual reveal mail.

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How did it go overall? Hmmm, not quite as expected. It did not even have the charm and fun of the annual Dolly Days online event that IT does usually before (and the latest was after) the holidays. Which is strange, considering that IT has done it before many times. The combination of big expectations from club members (especially now that everyone could participate) combined with a lacklustre offering from Integrity, resulted in a mixed bag. Let’s check out each day’s dolls in separate posts and see what was all about.

The first day was dedicated to East 59th - two dolls inspired by the 80s prime time soap opera Dynasty. Integrity Toys' take was named "Legacy", and it starred Victoire and her sister Della Roux playing alternate versions of Alexis Carrington-Colby and Dominique Deveraux, designed by the one and only Chris Stoeckel. The TV clip and the company’s blurb for the show are below.

In a classic episode titled "Burnt Champagne", be ready for a shocking display of disgraceful behaviour amongst the rich and famous! These bitter foes are ready to brawl over their love for the finer things in life and of course, settle the score over a man, as they come to blows to decide who will marry Blaine Wellington, the richest oil tycoon in America! Who will get the house and who will get little else but a first-class ticket out of Dodge? These two have the most peculiar way of sorting things out!

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Item # 73055

Legacy: Burnt Champagne Part 1

Della Roux™ Dressed Doll

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: In stock, will ship once RTB lottery winners have paid

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Burnt_champagne_part_1_Della_Roux_dol

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0/Della

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price*: $165 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

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Burnt_champagne_part_1_Della_Roux_dol

The Story:

Meet Della Roux in the role of Monique Verreault, the sophisticated heiress of one of the richest American families, returning home after a long European vacation, only to discover that her arch-rival, outrageous millionaire entrepreneur and socialite, Lexie Corrie, has been busy seducing her man, oil baron Blaine Wellington during her absence!

Watch as the heat is about to turn up as these ladies are ready to fight for their right to be with the love of their lives in LEGACY!

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Included:

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

  • Extravagant evening dress featuring a floor-length white satin skirt with a golden micro-sequined deep V-neckline halter top;

  • Matching long-sleeved satin collarless evening blazer with golden micro-sequinned trim;

  • Oversized earrings with faux-diamond "stone" accents;

  • Oversized cuff bracelet with faux-diamond "stone" accents;

  • Dramatic floor-length faux-ermine wrap;

  • Pair of golden sling-back heels;

  • Pair of long-manicured hands;

  • Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

  • "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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Another Della that has the same face as all her previous versions. It is a bit anticlimactic to have a favourite character looking the same in every one of the versions available - even Poppy Parker has more variety in her make up and she has had some of her face painting plates lost forever! Even worse, she looks a lot like the Pink Champagne Aurelia Grey doll from 2019 - the hairstyle and the fabrics used. Which, together with the price and timing (the lottery dolls are ready to ship after the results are announced) lead me to say no. The price of the doll is $165 for club members, five bucks more than their January release dolls - but the previous ones had more elaborate outfits and more accessories too. Bummer. Just for the record, the IT doll that is the very incarnation of Dominique Deveraux for me will always be Main Attitude Adèle Makéda - she’s the high mark all others have to compete against.

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Item # 73056

Legacy: Burnt Champagne Part 2

Victoire Roux® Dressed Doll

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: In stock, will ship once RTB lottery winners have paid

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Burnt_Champagne_Part_2_Victoire_Roux_doll
Burnt_Champagne_Part_2_Victoire_Roux_doll

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0/Della

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Sable Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price*: $165 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

Burnt_Champagne_Part_2_Victoire_Roux_doll
Burnt_Champagne_Part_2_Victoire_Roux_doll

The Story:

Cast against her real-life half-sister, Della Roux, in LEGACY, a dramatic series about the sordid life of the rich and famous, we introduce Victoire Roux in the role of Lexie Corrie, a desperate attention-seeking millionaire entrepreneur and socialite, who currently has her heart set on her rival's beau, oil baron Blaine Wellington!

Fans will all agree that these are the roles of a lifetime for the Roux sisters, and sparks are sure to erupt on and off the set!

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Included:

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

  • Glamorous, 80's inspired couture sequined gown, with a dramatic red satin bouffant sleeve;

  • Oversized earrings with faux-ruby "stone" accents;

  • Oversized cuff bracelet with faux-ruby "stone" accents;

  • Dramatic floor-length faux-mink wrap;

  • Pair of shiny blood-red sling-back pumps;

  • Pair of long-manicured hands;

  • Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

  • "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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Victoire looks quite different here from her normal style. Beautiful and elegant, without the touch of over the top exuberance that typified Alexis Carrington-Colby (as played by the inimitable Joan Collins) in the 80s. She looks too much of a proper lady, if you get my point. We have seen her in red sequins before, in a different style. The bubble cut looks a bit weird, not quite there for Alexis, more like something my mother would have worn back then (or even my grandmother). And again, the complete look does not feel quite enough for the asking price. The screening is the one used on Late Night Dream, with more intense colouring.

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Burnt champagne Della Roux and Victoire Roux convention 2022 Integrity Toys dolls

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Blocks in the pictures are display props only and are not included. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. EAST 59th 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. Photography by Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

True is the name of the rebranded Industry line from Integrity Toys: Tulabelle is here once again

The official Integrity Toys Tulabelle True Instagram page was the vehicle for presenting to the public the rebranded Industry line, now named TRUE Collection. To showcase the rebranding, "Trending" Tulabelle True, a new doll with the 2.0 Tulabelle sculpt was presented, designed by IT Designers David Buttry and Mark Tinkey, who did an Instagram live chat as well. I don’t know why this was not first done for the W Club and then released for the general public (the information, not the doll), since it is made to order. I have lost count of the relaunching efforts for this character since her early 16” days. Let’s see if this time it will strike gold. The revamped line is supposed to incorporate both The Industry and the Dynamite Girls. The body is staying the same and many of collector favourite characters will return.

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Item # 88077

Trending

Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll

The TRUE™ Collection

Edition Size: TBD (Made-to-order)

Expected Ship Date: Spring/Summer 2023

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DIRECT

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Trending_doll_Tulabelle_True

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0

Body Type: Industry/TRUE 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Light Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $150 + S & H

Sales method: This doll is guaranteed made-to-order for 2022 W Club members at the special members-only price with no quantity limits. This means that you can pre-order as many dolls as you'd like.

Non-members will be required to pay a $65 NRD deposit now to pre-order, and a balance of $100 + S & H due in approximately Spring / Summer 2023)

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Trending_doll_Tulabelle_True

The Story:

For the launch of her new eponymous fashion brand "TRUE" on social media, IT girl Tulabelle True wears some of her favorite pieces from the collection. She and her design team took inspiration from vintage pieces from her family's fashion archive and created modern, inclusive streetwear. Her brand encourages everyone to be "True" to themselves. She's so excited about all the amazing things she's working on, which are sure to be Trending!

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Trending_doll_Tulabelle_True

Included: 

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

  • Custom beaded bodysuit with long, bouffant sleeves, featuring a built-in beaded choker detail and elaborate flower corsage deco;

  • High-waist pleated shorts;

  • Hoop earrings;

  • Lace-up platform sandals;

  • Wayfarer style eyeglasses;

  • Oversized "jeweled" ring;

  • Oversized heart-shaped ring;

  • Oversized tote bag with custom embroidered art;

  • Pair of regular Industry/TRUE hands;

  • Pair of alternate long-manicured hands;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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Once more, Integrity Toys tries to rebrand/revive/refresh the Industry line. From the time it debuted in a 1/4 scale, through changes in sculpt for its main character (in both scales), to rebranding, poor Tulabelle has been through so much. I was never fond of this sculpt, and t his beautiful new doll did not change my opinion at all. She has a lovely hairstyle and outfit (gorgeous colours). even though the accessories, apart from the bag, are lacking in pizzaz. for a fashion trendsetter.

I do have other characters from Industry (Tate, Bellamy, Cabot, Janay, Plum) and the line is always fun and playful. They will be adding more elements from the Dynamite Girls, but for me, they do not stick to its stronger advantage: pricing. The Dynamite Girls were the low price entry point for Integrity Toys collectors, and now we see the same price that most of its other lines have.

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The end date to preorder the doll is Monday 31st of October, so harry up if you want her. You can get her here.

Some news from the live chat on Instagram by David Buttry and Mark Tinkey:

-The Tulabelle doll just revealed is not a part of the new collection coming

- They didn't recommend taking Tula's hair down as it might not be fully rooted because of the buns.

-Her hair was noted to be saran.

-The new collection will be coming sooner rather than later. It is to be a full collection, not a capsule one. Mark said they are putting the finishing touches on it now.

-They said we will see repeat characters from the Industry line, and some from Dynamite girls as well. We will also see some completely new characters. David mentioned there were some sculpts in the Dynamite girls line that would not be good candidates to transfer over.

-David said Tate lovers don't worry. David also mentioned Alysa/Janay and Jade.

-They mentioned Tulabelle having access to her grandmother's archives, and how that was an inspiration.

-When asked if they would consider fashion packs they said they would not be opposed, but ultimately don't make those decisions.

-The possibility of a Poppy/Tulabelle giftset was not denied.

-The designers, talking about Tulabelle’s mother, said they always saw her as a jet-setting model of the 90's. We might see her somewhere down the line

- When asked about the Tulabelle 1.0 sculpt they said they wouldn't rule out using it again, but they weren't sure if it would be as a totally new character or just another version of Tulabelle, similar to how Jesse uses both versions of Vanessa in the FR line.

- They also said they might consider a character with a bit fuller figure, and would consider using the E59th body, unless people would rather see consistency and the ability to share clothing throughout the line.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. The acrylic blocks shown are a display prop only and are not included with the doll. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. TRUE 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.

Photography by Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Poppy Parker Palm Springs Collection part 1: the dealer dolls

After getting the first doll of the Palm Springs Poppy Parker Collection way back in February 2021 (as a W Club Upgrade), and two more dolls as W Club exclusives for 2021), collectors finally witnessed the reveal of a full blown line up. The long overdue reveal was eagerly awaited by W Club members and thankfully it did not disappoint. With all the pandemic problems wrecking havoc on production and delivery all over the globe, this feels like a return back to normal - even though there is no normal to go back to anymore. What we are not going back to are the prices. They were already way up there, and with most of the dolls of this release going through dealers, it was only bound to go higher still. With Poppy being Integrity Toys money maker though, the raised prices did not seem to deter collectors, who snapped up the dolls ion no time. We got four dolls through dealers, we will get a gift set with 1 and a half doll (lol, check the next post for it) plus a fashion set and a furniture set through IT Direct and the W Club. Below you will find the items from the collection available via IT dealers. All dolls will be pre-orders, slated for shipping sometime in Spring 2023.

Palm Springs Poppy Parker dealer dolls
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Item # 77227

Golden Glow

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM AUTHORIZED DEALERS

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Golden_Glow_Poppy_Parker

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Golden Blonde

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied

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The Story:

Poppy Parker’s day in the sun was complete. She had spent the afternoon by the pool catching up with Sergio and it had given her the perfect golden glow for her upcoming fashion shoot!

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Included:

12-inch articulated doll with fully rooted hair;

Lovely ¾ sleeve, A-line lace mini dress with micro-sequined accents;

Boho length “gold” chain necklace with "pearl" and “gold” flower pendant;

Long, matching pair of earrings;

“Pearl” ring;

Oversized "jeweled" ring;

Three (3) “gold” bangle bracelets;

Oversized “gold” sunglasses;

Gold “leather” clutch purse;

Cork lace-up high-heeled platform sandals with sparkling golden strings and detailing;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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Golden_Glow_Poppy_Parker

First up a gorgeous sun-kissed blonde Poppy that is the embodiment of everything Palm Springs was back in the late 60s, which is the era David Buttry, Poppy’s creator, was inspired from for this collection (he specifically mentioned 1968-1971 and the famous Slim Aarons Poolside Gossip photo). Part of her inspiration was also Priscilla Presley, back in that era. Unfortunately, the doll lacks the raven hair colour of Priscilla, thus becoming one more big haired blonde Poppy, of which we have hundreds. The face screening is definitely Bergdorf Goodman - ground breaking. The dress is gorgeous, but does not justify the hefty price tag, even with the lovely new jewellery design. She is beautiful though, which was the reason I almost had her under consideration for pre-ordering, until Sparkling Sunset appeared.

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Since she has just a short dress, they should have added some more bang for the buck - where are the liquor bottles and cocktail glasses we got with previous doll from this collection? At least she has a full suit eof jewellery and a lovely barrel bag, a very popular style of the era.

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Item # 77228

Brimming With Blossoms

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM AUTHORIZED DEALERS

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Brimming_With_Blossoms_Poppy_Parker_doll

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Brown

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied

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The Story:

A wide-brimmed hat to protect her from the sun and a coordinating festive pastel ensemble was all it took for Poppy to be the prettiest blossom at the Palm Springs Garden Club!

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Included:

12-inch articulated doll with fully rooted hair;

Breezy light-pink, ¾ sleeve summer two-piece skirt and jacket combo;

Colorful custom printed, fitted, sleeveless, mock-neck bodysuit;

Matching wide-brimmed summer hat;

Pale-pink “leather” clutch purse;

Stylish pale-pink “leather” horsebit kitten-heeled mules;

Cloisonné “flower power” pendant earrings;

Four bangle bracelets (orange, pink, lavender, and "gold");

Lavender oversized sunglasses;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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This is the underdog of the collection. She reminds me a lot of Poppy Go See from the Model Scene collection. A suit, even in a pastel colour like this, is not what I would associate with a young woman in Palm Springs, even moving in the social scene and art gallery crowd as David mentioned during the presentation. I am sure older ladies in Palm Springs wore suits like this, but it looks a bit off on Poppy. At least she does not have straight hair with a middle part, although the pulled back hairline is a bit severe.

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She comes with a hat in a matching print to her bodysuit, cute earrings, a quartet of colourful bracelets, pink mules with a horse bit (Gucci anyone?0 and a matching bag - if it had a horse bit decoration too, it would have been perfect. The mule means she has the articulated ankle feet, contrary to Golden Glow’s high heeled feet.

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Item # 77232

Sparkling Sunset

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM AUTHORIZED DEALERS

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Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Platinum

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied

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The Story:

As Poppy Parker stepped out into the last rays of sunlight, ready for an elegant dinner and evening out on town, everyone couldn’t help but notice that her coral gown matched the hues of the setting sun perfectly. It was as if Palm Springs itself was giving her its seal of approval!

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Included:

12-inch articulated doll with fully rooted hair;

Coral pink floor length satin evening, with delicately placed bead and sequin accents;

Intricately designed glamorous chandelier style earrings;

Matching cuff bracelet;

Oversized ring;

Satin clutch purse with bead accents;

Satin high-heeled pumps;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

One of the best dolls in the collection is Sparkling Sunset Poppy. She wears a lovely empire waisted gown of embroidered satin, that tapers at the bottom. It certainly brings to mind the one worn by Moonlight And Kisses Darla. And is it a coincidence that this Poppy has the same platinum blonde hair and brown eyes as Baby It’s You Poppy that was released along the aforementioned Darla? David said she started with a different dress way back when he first begun working on the collection.

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The dress also reminds me lot of the Breakfast At Tiffany’s pink cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn and of course, by both her doll incarnations by Mattel and Integrity Toys. The glamorous jewellery would certainly not be out of place in that film. The clutch is cute but the shoes are a bit of a let down - why not do something like Roger Vivier’s pilgrim pumps with diamante buckles? I love the doll and am happy to be confirmed for her.

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Item # 77233

Poolside Paramour

Sergio Silva™ Fashion Figure

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM AUTHORIZED DEALERS

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Poolside_Paramour_Sergio_Silva_doll

Head Sculpt: Bellamy/Sergio

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Blonde

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The Story:

As soon as Sergio Silva set foot on the grounds for his weekend stay, he was the talk of the resort! He caught the eye of more than one young lady, so much so that even some of the matrons were daydreaming that he was their poolside paramour!

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Included:

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with fully rooted hair;

White polo style shirt and slim-fit trousers;

Pale pink long-sleeved shirt;

Matching pale pink socks;

Brightly colored, custom printed blazer;

Matching, custom-printed swim trunks;

White “leather” belt with “gold” buckle;

Stylish white “leather” horsebit loafers;

“Gold” chrome aviator sunglasses;

“Gold” watch;

“Leather” carryall style weekender bag with a custom printed lining;

Cork sole flip-flops;

Pair of regular male hands;

Pair of “grip” hands;

Figure stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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Poolside_Paramour_Sergio_Silva_doll

Sergio is always a feast for the eyes and this appearance is no exception! He is totally inspired by a guy appearing in one of Aaron Slim’s Palm Springs poolside photos - and also channels the infamous prototype Sugar Daddy Ken, not produced by Mattel. I was quick to add him to my pre-order because he’s fabulous. The jacket’s print is the same as the ice bucket’s from Resort Ready Poppy Parker. and also matches the lining of his tote and his swimming trunks.

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Yes you read correctly, he comes with more than one look. A suit, a swimsuit, two shirts, a pair of horse-bit moccasin shoes (Gucci?), a pair of slides, a tote and a golden (of course) watch,, to match his golden rimmed sunglasses. He is so gorgeous that I can overlook the fact that his look is not that far from his Brazilian appearance, no?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. The acrylic block in the accessory picture is for display purposes only and is not included with the doll. This collectibles contain small parts and are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER 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.

Photography by Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.