The last two dolls to be presented on the final day of the Dolly Days Integrity Toys week-long event, were from David Buttry: the final additions to the Model Traveler collection. One of them is inspired from India and the other from Australia, in contrast to the previous dolls of the series that were referring to particular cities, not countries. But that is the least that bothers me with these two.
Item # 77199
Enlightened in India
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1200 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2021
Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Light Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Groovy paisley printed mini-dress with sheer sleeves and Nehru collar;
"Golden" lace-up sandal boots;
Chain necklace featuring an oversized "peace and love" pendant;
"Golden" drop earrings;
"Golden" rings with bright cloisonné finish;
Hot pink oversized sunglasses;
Long fringed faux-suede shoulder bag;
Pair of peace and love symbol hands;
Alternate pair of Poppy Parker hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
These last couple of additions to the Model Traveler collection look like a quick and uninspired money grab effort to me. Take Enlightened In India for example. She looks like a mash up of previous Poppy dolls: take a dash of Glad All Over, add a cup of Time Of The Season, mix in the Midas Touch sandals and there you have it! I’m not saying she is not beautiful, just not that original to me. And back then, Mumbai was still called Bombay.
Item # 77200
Outback Walkabout
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1200 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2021
Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Dark Ash Blond/Light Brown Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Long-sleeved, safari-inspired, lace-up mini-dress;
Faux-leather thigh-high boots;
Faux-leather choker necklace;
Oversized sunglasses;
"Golden" hoop hearings;
Cloisonné ring;
Round shoulder bag with stripe detail;
Pair of slight hold hands;
Alternate pair of Poppy Parker hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
This one is inspired by the famous Yves Saint-Laurent safari outfit modelled for posterity by Verushka. Unfortunately, Mattel did this one first, and with much more glorious results, as they had the license from YSL to make an exact copy of the outfit. The Integrity Toys version looks like the H&M watered down edition of the French original I’m afraid. Not even a hat to finish off properly. The doll wearing it is gorgeous, even though the violet eyes threw me off. Both dolls sold out at dealers really quickly, despite the large editions. Poppy will sell, no matter what it seems.
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