Yes, it is this time of the year - the W Club registration period for 2022 is open! You can register from today up until March the 16th. I have the link below, as well as more information about the club and of course the upgrade dolls. A crucial reminder: registration is only open once a year, so make sure to register by 5 PM ET on Wednesday, March 16th, otherwise you will have to wait another year to become a member.
Click here to register for the 2022 W Club.
So what do you get for being a W Club member? In addition to the first-to-know information, members-only forum, online chats, priority customer service and special events, W Club members will receive the following opportunities:
5 additional W Club exclusive made-to-order dolls guaranteed throughout the year (we cannot guarantee which lines or how many from which line the dolls will come from, but we are currently expecting that these will come from the Poppy Parker, Fashion Royalty OR NU. Face and Monarch Hommes brands).
Priority registration to events, if any (subject to change, there is not expected to be any in-person events for 2022 only. There will be an online event structured differently than past online conventions. It is planned be open to all W Club members with some items made to order and some available through methods like lotteries).
Instead of the discount coupon, this year there will be special pricing for most* IT Direct releases that are also made available to the public. *THIS IS FOR MOST, NOT ALL of the items. There may be some items excepted, including but not limited to collaboration projects or sales outside of Integrity’s control, such as through dealers.
Note that there is also only one final/new JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS collectible expected to be released.
More details are available in the FAQs (click here to read) and you can watch the video of the unveil here.
And what about the upgrade dolls? This is only available when you buy your memberships and these dolls are of course made-to-order for registered members. For each membership, you can add Eden, Agnes and/or Poppy (up to one of each per membership you buy). If you want to buy more than one character, or have questions on how to do this in the shopping cart, click here for more instructions.
Each doll is $160 above the cost of your $50 base membership. $30 is payable today and $130 balance is due (plus shipping/fees/taxes) upon shipment, expected to be Fall 2022. I do not know if these prices are with the special discount for W Club members that we will be getting for many dolls this year instead of the coupon or these are regular prices (my money is on the discount and that the regular price will be $175). They also mentioned the effort to have lower shipping costs from USPS and that they get lower prices from them as a company - which is not true, as I had people ship me dolls from the US and pay the same price as Integrity charges. I am thinking of using an alternate way to ship dolls from now on, will try it as soon as possible and let you know how it goes. Let’s see the dolls now!
Item # 82156
Earth Angel
Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face® Collection
2022 W Club Upgrade Doll
Price: $160 + Shipping - There is a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Eden/Lilith
Body Type: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone
Hair Color: Dark Mahogany Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Includes:
12.5-inch articulated doll with long rooted hair with face-framing braids and hand applied eyelashes;
Trendy outfit featuring a coral bra top with over-sized ruffle details and bell-bottom jeans with heart-shaped pockets on the back;
Marigold handbag with pink flower detail, “silver” chain and wallet;
Tan open-toe heels with “stone” detail;
Golden oversized sunglasses;
Golden necklace with heart-shaped “stone”;
“Stone” stud earrings;
“Silver” pinky ring;
Two chain bracelets (one “gold” and one “silver”);
Pair of long manicured hands;
Alternate pair of “grip” hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Most of us had predicted that the NU Face upgrade doll this year would be Eden as a complimentary doll to her NU Classic twin, Lilith, and here she is. Just like the Mademoiselle Eden and Lilith dolls. She has a very different style to that of her sister: she is the downtown to Lilith’s uptown girl. A common thread would be the lovely colours of all the different elements of the outfit and the same shape glasses. The only way to make this one better would have been to have her in an afro - the middle part is beginning to look tired already. The top reminds me a lot of the convention Vanessa one and it is probably this one by Alexander McQueen. The bag and shoes are Versace (La Medusa small handbag and La Medusa Charm mules). Put her in the cart I say.
Item # 91532
Up With A Twist
Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2022 W Club Upgrade Doll
Price: $160 + Shipping*
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Agnes
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Sunkissed
Hair Color: Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.
Includes:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;
Gorgeous blush pink “feather-covered” one-piece cocktail dress with cut-out detail;
Long tulle gloves;
Glamorous black evening bag with “stone” charm detail;
Statement circle earrings covered with “stones”;
“Stone” bracelet;
2 rings;
Miniature martini cocktail accessory with lemon twist garnish;
“Silver” accented high heels;
Pair of long manicured hands;
Alternate pair short nail hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
I must say that if there was another character instead of Agnes (and of course not Elyse or Eugenia yet again) I would have been a bit happier. Agnes is popular and is a favourite of mine, but there is no shortage of her ever, while some other ladies have been missing in action (Kyori, where art thou?). The doll is very beautiful and reads like a lighter version of Miami Agnes, but the dress frankly looks like a mess to me. When you do a feather and crystals covered piece of clothing in this scale, making it very tailored with cut outs and stuff is overkill. Since it was 60s inspired as Jessy informed us on the video, the dress could have been an A-line shift that would have quite a stronger impact with the feathers and the embroidery. The hair style is so Poppy Parker (The Happening for example). And one last thing: why are US people pronouncing Weiss like whiss instead of the proper (German) way which is vaiss?
Item # 77231
Ultra Violet
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll
The Poppy Parker® Collection
2022 W Club Upgrade Doll
Price: $160 + Shipping*
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Poppy
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Darkest Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.
Includes:
12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;
Adorable early 70s boutique-inspired ensemble with violet long-sleeve star top, shimmery silver hotpants and multi-tone long coat with purple faux-fur trim;
Shimmery silver newsboy cap;
Large violet purse;
Removable purple belt with front-closure details;
Lace-up violet boots;
Violet choker necklace;
Oversized star and circle rings with "crystal stone" insets;
Matching earrings with "crystal stone" insets;
Pair of Poppy Parker hands;
Alternate pair of long manicured hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
I think this is the first Poppy that makes evident the fact that she is Tullabelle’s grandmother - I can so imagine the latter wearing this outfit. The 70s vibe is strong with this one. They mentioned on the presentation that, while the Palm Springs collection is still forthcoming, there will be Poppy dolls that are not part of it - this is one of them. Of course the hime haircut, while originating in the Heian period Imperial court of Japan, was popular during the 70s in Japan because of a pop idol adopting it. Cher also had it in the early 70s (at least five photos here and a gorgeous one here), while W Club event Ayumi had it in 2020. Gorgeous doll and outfit. David posted some photos on his instagram account with inspiration for her.
So, are you going to join the 2022 W Club? - You can do so here.
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