Integrity Toys and the W CLub had an online event Thursday to present three new Monarch dolls - it started at 3.00 am Greek time, which was not convenient at all. Dear Integrity and Carol Roth, could you please start doing your presentations again on Saturdays at a more convenient time for us (not all of Europe having to watch after midnight!), or at the very least on a Friday so that we do not have to think about waking up early for work the next morning. Also Vaughn mentioned that they are going to be doing more regular presentations for new stuff - but the actual production and delivery is still affected from global events.
There are two new characters, one of which is a brand new sculpt. The other new guy has the sculpt of Kyle Spencer from the American Horror Story: Coven collection. And the third is the Darius 2.0 sculpt. Also note that only Tae Min comes in the Monarch body. Vaughn did a great job of researching and adopting current trends. Two are dealer dolls (Darius and Tae Min) and Rashad is a lottery doll for W Club. Let’s check the guys out.
NEW CHARACTER
Item # 21013
Power Vibes
Tae Min Jee™ Dressed Fashion Figure
The Monarchs Homme™: Status Symbol Collection
Edition Size: 750
Expected Ship Date: Late Summer-Early Fall 2022
MSRP: $180 + S & H
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Tae Min Jee (New Sculpt!)
Body Type: Monarchs 1.0
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Auburn
Included:
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and flocked hair;
Custom printed camo cargo pants;
Oversized logo t-shirt;
Satin finish varsity jacket with custom embroidered details;
Socks;
Sneakers;
Embroidered beanie hat;
Earring;
Watch;
Two rings;
Two pairs of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
New Asian character and sculpt - even though there are at least two Asian sculpts forgotten and unused, Takeo Mizutani from Fashion Royalty and Kyu from Dynamite Girls. We need to see them both return! That said, this one is a smash. Apart from the messy hair (which I am certain will never come like this in the final production doll), everything looks amazing . The face is gorgeous, with the eyeliner giving him that extra something that made me pre-order (and confirmed).
His clothing is very on trend and the accessories are great - love the wi-fi icon on the beanie. Is that an Apple Watch? Only thing missing is a bag - and at this price point, it should have been included.
Item # 21015
Studio Sessions
Darius Reid™ Dressed Fashion Figure
The Monarchs Homme™: Status Symbol Collection
Edition Size: 750
Expected Ship Date: Late Summer-Early Fall 2022
MSRP: $180 + S & H
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Darius 2.0
Body Type: FR Homme 1.5
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Dark Brown / Black
Included:
12.5-inch articulated figure with long, partially rooted hair;
Burgundy pants (full-length pants, the hems can be rolled down);
Navy blue long-sleeved half-zipped pullover;
Intricately tailored denim and checkered jacket;
Faux-suede tanker boots;
Watch;
"Diamond" stud earring;
Eyeglasses;
Chain bracelet;
Two pairs of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
This is the first time I like the new Darius sculpt - great face screening. I am not so sure about the hair though - I would have liked either less dense big braids that would start from the forehead fade, or much thinner braids like the Mattel Looks guy. He is the lovechild of Milli Vanilli and Lenny Kravitz.
His clothing is gorgeous, especially that tromp-l’oeil jacket that looks like he has two, when in fact it is only one, cleverly constructed. If only it had different colour selection. Again, great accessories but no bag. Shame.
NEW CHARACTER
Item # 21014
Make 'Em Lit
Rashad Rouissi™ Dressed Fashion Figure
The Monarchs Homme™: Status Symbol Collection
Edition Size: 750
Expected Ship Date: Mid-Summer 2022
W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY
Head Sculpt: Rashad (previously Kyle Spenser sculpt - New Character!)
Body Type: FR Homme 1.5
Skin Tone: Sunkissed
Hair Color: Dark Brown
MSRP: $180 + S & H
Special W Club RTB Winner Price*: $170 + S & H
(For RTB winners only, a $30 non-refundable deposit will be due before June 10).
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
Included:
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with shoulder-length, fully rooted hair;
Multi-toned denim pants with contrasting topstitching;
Neon yellow long-sleeved hoodie;
Utility vest;
Three earrings;
Three rings;
Square sunglasses;
Watch;
Sling bag;
High-top sneakers;
Two pairs of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Great re-use of the Kyle Spencer sculpt - which I did not like in its first incarnation. If he had shorter hair and a different style of facial hair, I might have entered the lottery. He reminds me a lot of Once Upon A Time’s Colin O’ Donoghue (Captain Hook). Will wait for his next incarnation.
He has the best accessory set of the bunch. Oh wait - you can actually get a bag in this price level - and give a W Club discount too! Come on Integrity, this sucks. hey all should have gotten bags.
**REMINDER**
Tae Min Jee and Darius Reid are only available through dealers!
For the Rashad Rouissi right-to-buy lottery, please read below!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
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