Poppy Parker Palm Springs Collection Part 2: The W Club / IT Direct sets

Back again to cover the remainder of the Poppy Parker in Palm Springs collection designed by David Buttry for Integrity Toys. I had to take some time off due to me finally catching covid - now I’m doing fine and we have some lovely things to see, so let’s get on with it! This post features the IT Direct items, either made to order or lottery: the Poppy Parker gift set, separate fashion set, and décor set. All items will be available come Spring 2023.

Palm Springs IT Direct dolls Poppy Parker

Item # 77241

Mix 'n Mingle

Fashion Set

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: TBD (Made-to-order)

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DIRECT

Fashion set only, no doll included.

Designed to fit Poppy Parker and similar 12-inch/ 1:6 scale fashion dolls.

MSRP: $89 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $75 + S & H

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The Story:

A "nighttime pool party" was all the invitation said! Poppy wondered if that meant she should be dressed for the pool, for a party, or for a more formal affair. Ever the ingenious gal, she decided to be ready for any of the three scenarios and still confidently mix 'n mingle as the hit of the party!

Included:

Sleeveless bodysuit with golden beading at the neckline;

Matching multi-layered, frilly skirt;

Flowing, aqua-blue chiffon cover-up maxi skirt;

Golden chrome "leather" clutch purse;

Long drop earrings with inset "crystals";

Double strand chain bracelet;

Oversized "gold" flower power ring;

Bejeweled magnetized sarong clasp with "gold", "pearl" and cloisonné flower accents;

Golden chrome cat-eyed sunglasses;

Certificate of authenticity.

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I am totally not feeling this. either as a Poppy Parker or a Palm Springs fashion set. All the pieces give off a Barbie 80s vibe instead of late 60s - early 70s desert chic. The flouncy mini skirt in particular looks like she has a scrunchie around her hips. Missed opportunity to give us that white lace top and pants combo we see in most of Aaron Slim’s photos of the pool crowd in Palm Springs. I am worried that if this will not sell (thankfully it is made to order), we will not see another stand alone fashion set for ages. But seriously, I do not want fashion sets to be like this. I expect more stylish and nuanced fashion, not Barbie leftovers.

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Item # 15103

Poppy Parker® Palm Springs Decor Set

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: TBD (Made-to-order)

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DIRECT

Decor set only, no doll included.

Designed to fit Poppy Parker and similar 12-inch/ 1:6 scale fashion dolls. One CR2032 cell type battery required, not included.

MSRP: $125 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $100 + S & H

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The Story:

Here's a fantastic chance to create a perfect setting for everyone's favorite teenage fashion model, Poppy Parker! Whether she just wants to lay back and relax in her posh accommodations in Palm Springs or wants to throw an impromptu cocktail party for some of her closest friends, our gal will be ready! With its sleek period-accurate inspired ultra-comfy, fully upholstered sofa chair, faux-wood side table, elegant fully operational LED-driven lamp, and other absolutely adorable miniature accessories, Poppy Parker and her friends will have the best pad in town! Designed and engineered by Alain Tremblay for Integrity Toys.

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Included:

Fully upholstered retro sofa chair, with faux-wood finish/effect structure (approximately 4.5" tall overall. Designed to fit 1:6 scale dolls and figures);

Side-table with faux-wood finish/effect;

Lamp with light-up feature*;

Printed area rug (approximately 9" X 9");

Two decorative pillows;

Two paper "magazine" accessories;

Picture frame with photo of Sergio Silva;

Instructions**;

Certificate of authenticity.

*Requires one CR2032 cell type battery, not included.

**Simple assembly is required; instructions will be provided.

It has been a while since we got furniture, but not as long as Alain tried to make it sound like in the presentation - it was almost as if we never got another chair since the Barcelona imitations back in 2004! The plastic imitating wood reminds me a lot of Playmobil sets. I love the design and the complete package looks great alongside Poppy (and not only the Palm Spring ones) - even the lamp lights up. So I did pre-order one set - it will go nicely along both the Panton chairs from Dynamite Girls that are actually contemporary to Poppy (it first came out in 1959) and the Arnio Ball Chair (1965) we got with the Swinging London collection. More please.

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A reminder that, due to shipping restrictions, batteries for the lamp are not included with the set.

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Item # 77229

Perfectly Palm Springs

Poppy Parker® Gift Set

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2023

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DIRECT VIA RTB LOTTERY (LOTTERY WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SPRING 2023).

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Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Raven

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied

MSRP: $225 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $199 + S & H

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The Story:

Poppy will be on the go today! She'll go from an early breakfast in her cute short set to a mid-morning press conference in her sunny yellow dress to an afternoon poolside photoshoot in her vividly striking bathing suit, and finally, to an evening “meet and greet” with local dignitaries. Thankfully, her coordinating bright-colored jewelry and accessories will make it all look not just effortless but perfectly Palm Springs!

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Included:

One full 12-inch articulated doll with long, fully rooted hair;

Additional doll bust/portrait with fully rooted curly hairstyle;

Colorful custom-printed one-piece bathing suit;

Lime green floor length gown with glamorous custom-printed, asymmetrical sheer caftan overlay;

Lime green panties (not shown);

Yellow baby-doll style dress;

Yellow panties (not shown);

Pink sleeveless cropped top with flirty frilled hem detail;

High-contrast high-waist shorts with a removable aqua-blue micro belt;

Custom-printed clutch purse;

"Palm Springs" embroidered beach tote;

Aqua blue stud earrings;

Two high-contrast pairs of oversized, chunky hoop earrings;

Two high-contrast cuff bracelets;

Cloisonné "flower power" bib necklace;

Chunky, graduated bright pink "pearl" bib necklace;

Oversized, bright pink cloisonné ring;

Pair of oversized aqua blue sunglasses;

Bright yellow wedge peep-toe sandals;

Lime green open-toe kitten-heeled sandals;

Alternate pair of articulated ankle lower legs;

One pair of long-manicured hands;

One pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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This is the pièce de résistance of the entire Palm Springs collection. Two gorgeous Poppy dolls, in Nubian skin tone for the first time, dressed in magnificent colourful clothes, with beautiful and stylish accessories, that are sure to be the grail of many a Poppy doll collector in the years to come. Too bad this is a lottery, instead of a made to order release, like the rest of the IT exclusive stuff. I’d rather have this than any Alice in Wonderland club doll Poppies anytime. The main inspiration for David was the 4 covers of British Vogue back in April 2021, with their bold colours and hairstyles on African-American models (he even mimicked the two different coloured earrings styling, while giving us two sets of earrings as accessories). And he managed to make it look era appropriate too, unlike the fashion set. There will be a body completer set available to purchase optionally, for those that want to have two separate dolls (who doesn’t?). I love how the two versions have differently coloured faces, one with bolder colours, the other more neutral. And the afro looks amazing on her. The huge braid looks plain in comparison and could have been, to make this even more perfect, a slightly more elaborate era-appropriate hairstyle. Will definitely enter the lottery for this, although I’d rather this was made to order.

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Pre-order Instructions

1. Log in to the same IT Direct account that you signed up for your 2022 W Club membership and then please click on the button below to access the pre-order deposit for this item.

2. Adjust the quantity that you wish to pre-order via the drop-down menu and click on "Add to Cart".

3. Once you are done, click on "Place Order" to complete the transaction.

*Remember*

Pre-order by the deadline: If you do not complete your pre-order(s) for the fashion and / or decor sets by the payment deadline, you will forfeit your right to purchase these items.

No shipping on deposits: When paying for your non-refundable pre-order deposit(s), there is no shipping option available. You will choose your actual shipping method when you pay the remaining balance when the collectibles arrive.

Email changes can affect pricing: We have done everything that we could to put the correct markers on active W Club accounts to ensure that members get the correct pricing. However, if you changed your email in the shopping cart since you registered in March or if you know that you are logged into the correct account and the W Club exclusive pricing doesn’t appear, please contact us immediately.

Wrong login = no special price: If you do not log in with your W Club membership account to make your purchase and end up being charged the public pricing, we will not be able to adjust your invoice after the fact.

ONCE PLACED, ORDERS CANNOT BE CANCELLED AND DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please note that by pre-ordering either or both of these items, you are agreeing to abide by the above conditions. Please ask any questions before submitting your non-refundable deposits!

BY PLACING YOUR DEPOSIT(S), YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

Mix 'n Mingle

Fashion Set

Special W Club Price*: $75 + S & H

(Only a deposit of $25.00 USD per doll is due now to pre-order-

make sure you are logged into your W Club account for correct pricing)

Poppy Parker® Decor Set

Special W Club Price*: $100 + S & H

(Only a deposit of $25.00 USD per doll is due now to pre-order-

make sure you are logged into your W Club account for correct pricing)

We would like to congratulate David on these groovy new entries in the Poppy Parker Collection and Alain for the fun decor set he created! If for any reason you did not receive “Part 1” of the collection in your inbox, as usual, it will be reposted in the W Club forum shortly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Thank you!

The W Club Liaisons

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

**All text 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.

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Dolly Days are back again - and the fourth W Club doll for 2021 is revealed!

Due to the convention being held late in 2021, the unofficial Dolly Days tradition was moved to January 2022., to the joy of all W Club members. The first day gave us members the opportunity to: a. order replacement bodies from a variety of types and skin tones offered (unfortunately FR bodies had only Hungarian ver. 5.0 and sun-kissed ver. 6.0, so I got one of each that I needed and there were no FR white available NU Face ones that I needed). and b. pre-order a small variety of FR and NU Face bodies (here we could pre-order FR white ones for Fashion Royalty but not for NU Face - why was that?). All lines were pretty much represented, with The Industry, East 59th and Meteor having the most variety. There was a small selection of FR Homme ones (no dark A tone one unfortunately) and Monarch ones too.

The second day gave us the 4th W Club exclusive doll - and it is Poppy Parker, another Palm Springs Collection entry! Let’s check her out!

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Item # 77210

Desert Dazzler

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $160

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

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Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

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Included:

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

Glamorous matching two-piece multi-color micro sequined bell-bottom ensemble;

Dazzling, fully lined, hot pink faux-fur coat;

Matching hot pink high-heeled pumps;

Strappy pink and gold colored kitten heels;

Pink and orange bangle bracelets with golden cuff bracelet;

Golden dangling square design earrings;

Two rings;

Metallic golden handbag with buckle detail;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Alternate pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of lower legs with articulated ankle feet;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: January 26th, 2022 at 12 PM/Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $160.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approx. late Summer 2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) doll per each 2021 membership only.

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She is a beauty! The doll has lovely colouring - the earthy tones make her quite special. I must say I am happy she does not have pink lipstick, that would have been a deal breaker for me. The hairstyle is more Ariana Grande than Palm Springs and here I wonder why we do not get any of the more elaborate, blown -up, overly decorated hairstyles we saw in the late sixties - the addition of a hairpiece would have been awesome as well. We have seen plenty of ponytails, it is time to move on. The sequinned top and pants are dazzling and match perfectly with the fur coat, which is a colour variation of the one we saw in the convention style lab - I do not mind! Love the accessories too, especially the earrings - and we get two pairs of shoes and both high-heels and articulated ankle feet!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Acrylic blocks in the pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll.

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.

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

First W Club doll for 2021 revealed - Resort Ready Poppy Parker is going to Palm Springs!

Last year we saw the first W Club doll in August and this year it was again revealed this month but ten days later. For the very first time the club organised a live presentation, streamed on YouTube, with Carol Roth and Alain Trembley hosting. And again, just like last year, the first club doll is a Poppy Parker one! Talented IT designer David Buttry was inspired by the quintessential day in Palm Springs lounging at the resort hotel to design the gorgeous Resort Ready Poppy Parker, the first one in dark A-tone ever. Every 2021 W Club member is guaranteed the right to pre-order 1 doll per membership. This doll only counts as 1 of the 5 total W Club Exclusive dolls offered throughout the Club year (there are still 4 dolls left). We also heard that Darla will be put in hiatus for a while, as David is working on a new AA friend for Poppy. This could merit a separate post, as it is the second time this character is departing the line.

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Item # 77211

Resort Ready

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Winter 2021/2022

Retail Price: $165.00

(Only $25.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

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Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

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Included:

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

Robin's egg blue chiffon tunic dress, trimmed in gold embroidery with beaded details;

Blue and "gold" Mod earrings;

Faux-leather handbag with golden chain accent;

Cuff bracelet with Blue cloisonné detail and matching ring;

Golden, oversized sunglasses;

New! Fabulous vintage-inspired ice bucket and ice tong accessory;

"Ice cubes" for the ice bucket;

Tropical cocktail glass accessory;

Miniature liquor bottle accessory;

Metallic "gold" strappy low heels for articulated ankle feet;

Blue and "gold" pumps for high-heeled feet;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Alternate pair of long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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She’s a beautiful doll. Hair, make up, styling, dress, accessories are all perfection. And she’s in dark A-tone for the first time, making her even more desirable. The Palm Springs vibes are definitely there and she is the second addition to this collection, after the upgrade Poppy. David said the dress was inspired by dashiki, a mostly West African colourful garment, called kitenge in East Africa, which was worn by African Americans from the late 60s onward in various forms and styles. This one had the couture treatment, with lavish embroidery and a bright pastel blue colour. The hairstyle is much like that worn by Commanding Attention Poppy Parker, while her screening is the same as Kiss In The Shadows and Camera Loves Her but with different brows. Gladys Knight and Naomi Sims were inspiration sources for David as well. The only thing bothering me is that if you look at photos from Palm Springs in the era, you will not see any African American people lounging by the pools, playing golf or drinking in the carefully manicured lawns in front of the gorgeous modernist mansions. Because, apart from the rare AA artist, they were working as the help. The civil rights movement was in its peak, but definitely not in Palm Springs. AA Poppy in Palm Springs is just a fantasy: what should have been but wasn’t.

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Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: August 29th, 2021 at 9 PM Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $165.00 USD + S&H

($25.00 NRD deposit due now, $140.00 + S & H due in approx. Winter 2021/2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Winter 2021/2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) doll per each 2021 membership only.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Acrylic blocks and table in the pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll.

All photos (unless noted otherwise) and doll related information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2021 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. Doll Photography by Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith ; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Gene Marshall is being retired - again!

 Gene Marshall, the gorgeous and iconic creation of Mel Odom, has had a long and tumultuous history since her debut in 1995. From her Ashton Drake decade to the short but beautiful Integrity Toys evolution to the resin reincarnation at JAMIEshow dolls, Gene Marshall has always shined as the bright star she is, bringing joy to many fashion doll collectors with her district style and elegance. Unfortunately, in the latest JAMIEshow newsletter, we got the news that next year she will be retired again. Below is the text, announcing the 2018 convention in Palm Springs, which contains the news.

Photograph and styling by Tom Logan from The Glass Of Fashion - JAMIEshow doll. Wig by Ilaria.

Photograph and styling by Tom Logan from The Glass Of Fashion - JAMIEshow doll. Wig by Ilaria.

JAMIEshow Dolls PALM SPRINGS 2018 Convention  A Fashion Retrospective & Farewell to Gene

Join us in February 2018 for the 5th JAMIEshow Convention in beautiful Palm Springs, California.

Join us for a Fashion Retrospective celebrating the glory days of Palm Springs’ movie society.  Along with a dazzling JAMIEshow line we will be celebrating Gene and Friends in different decades throughout the 20th century.  We will also be saying a farewell for now to Gene, as she retires once again to her home in Italy.  This will be the last production of JAMIEshow Gene Dolls offered and a not to be missed event.   Although JAMIEshow will continue to produce accessories that can be worn on Gene and Friends, including wigs, shoes, outfits and accessories there will be no more regularly scheduled dolls after this event.  A planned museum retrospective in the foreseeable future might happily be the exception to this rule. 

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You can visit the website for more information, like the schedule below:

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

  • Registration includes, one convention doll, you will choose at registration whether you want the Gene Family or JAMIEshow Family Convention doll, the other will still be availalbe to you to purchase at the event.  It also includes.

  • Cocktail Party "At the Cha Cha"  Opening night cocktail party where we will all meet mingle and dance the night away!

  • Pool Party, thats right a Pool Party for those who want to take a dip or just sip a drink and mix and mingle.

  • Tour of Modernism and Architecture.  This tour will be available for sign up at the event.  Participation not required. Extra fee may apply.

  • Sales Room with lots of offerings including new wigs, and new dolls!  All dolls will be available to take home at event and are limtited to small quantities.

  • Grand Banquet Dinner "A Farewell to Gene"  as we say goodbye to Gene, Mel Odom who will be our guest throughout the event share his thoughts on and the future of Gene.

  • Breakfast in the Garden, a buffet breakfast poolside at one of the fabulous outdoor restaurants.

  • As always our special guest Mel Odom will be joinging us for the weekend.

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It will be nine years from her previous retirement, when she is retired for a third time next year. Will it be for good? I hope not. Gene Marshall is a very important part of the fashion doll,history and I would like to have her with us for many more years to come.