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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

New East 59th Basic dolls are announced!

Integrity Toys had announced that they would gradually change the basic dolls in all lines earlier this year. The first new one have been unveiled and they are from the East 59th line, designed by Chris Stoeckel. A new Victoire Roux and the first basic guy, Augustus "Gus" Blake, are the new additions to the basic doll releases. Integrity Toys is tweaking the process slightly. For W Club members, they are taking a pre-order for the new entries in the East 59th collection and members may order 1 per membership at special W Club pricing. That means at least one guaranteed doll per member, which is great! No more hassle and anxiety. It makes more sense for me to have members pre-order and have dolls made to order, just like with regular club dolls. Easier for the company and the buyers! The company also mentioned that “While the initial idea behind these dolls is to manufacture them "Open Edition" style (which means that more will be produced once they sell out), Integrity Toys reserves the right to "retire" these designs based on their overall popularity level at any point. Once that happens, it means that they won't be produced again.” 

Non members will be able to order the dolls once they come in stock. Depending on the edition size of the initial pre-order, it is possible that orders may have to be shipped in waves (meaning, that even though you pre-order now, you may not be in the first batch of dolls that arrive and may have to wait for a second or third batch to be produced). We will know after May 20th if multiple shipping waves are necessary.

Item # 73049

Aloha Waikiki

Victoire Roux® Basic Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Members-only Pricing: $99 + Shipping ($20 non-refundable deposit due now and balance of $79 + shipping due once the dolls ship later in 2022-2023)

Public Pricing: $109 + Shipping (available to non-members once the dolls have shipped later in 2022-2023)

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Honey Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Included:

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

• Two-piece, white and navy polka dot bikini;

• "Martelé" (hammered) style chunky hoop earrings;

• White wayfarer style sunglasses;

• Navy open-toe high-heel sandals;

• Long manicured hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I was not expecting another Victoire as a basic doll for East 59th but here she is, in all her blonde bombshell glory. I suppose they wanted to add a blonde one, after the redhead and raven versions. This one has a better swimsuit, two piece instead of a single one, and it is in a lovely polka dot fabric. Typical accessories, lovely face. The club discount price is the basics price of last year, the public will be getting them $10.00 more.

Item # 73048

Honolulu Sunset

Augustus "Gus" Blake™ Basic Fashion Figure

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Members-Only Pricing: $99 + Shipping ($20 non-refundable deposit due now and balance of $79 + shipping due once the dolls ship later in 2022-2023)

Public Pricing: $109 + Shipping (available to non-members once the dolls have shipped later in 2022-2023)

Head Sculpt: Darius 1.0 / Gus

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Black Flocking

Eyelashes: N/A

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated male fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Retro-inspired, one-piece polka dot bathing suit with micro-belt at the waist;

• Narrow, white sunglasses;

• Navy blue faux-leather espadrilles with braided sole detail;

• Pair of regular male hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I love that we are getting a Darius/Gus as a basic doll, he’s one of my favourite guys and cannot have enough of him. Nubian skin tone too! I love his swimming trunks (can we have a real life pair like this to buy too?) and he’ll look gorgeous next to Laird in his striped shirt. I’m definitely getting this one! I’m not so sure about the pleather espadrilles though.

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 Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Integrity Toys Obsession Convention 2021 Day 1: The Convention Collection and Salesroom exclusive dolls

The 2021 Convention Collection was presented to attendees on the first day. This year there were fewer dolls, mostly because of production delays but also because W Club member had asked to see more dolls outside the convention and less offered in it. There was only one Salesroom exclusive, which would be allocated by lottery. For the dolls shown below, the Poppy Parker doll is designed by David Buttry, the East 59th doll is designed by Chris Stoeckel, and the NU. Face and Fashion Royalty dolls are designed by Jessy Ayala. Each designer decided on a different obsession for his line, so we got a hodgepodge of styles, some hitting the mark, others leaving people dissatisfied. Let’s check out the offerings.

For Fashion Royalty, Jessy decided that the obsession would be military styling. This has been a constant influence with fashion designers since forever, some have even made it a constant in their offerings (see Ralph Lauren and Balmain). The concept was explained by IT as follows:

“Since the dawn of time, whether it is for a simple show of force or as a form of national pride, just about every blue-blooded "royal" and/or would-be leader of our world has been "obsessed" with their armed forces! With this collection, the ladies of Fashion Royalty are putting their own "fashionable might" on display by paying homage to military styling, as seen through their own unique fashion lens! Each dressed in military-inspired looks, featuring intricate construction details that you will immediately recognize, the unique personality of each of our favorite FR characters shines through and will make a definite impact on the ongoing story of Fashion Royalty! Designed by Jessy Ayala.”

Item # 91528

Chain of Command

Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Edition Size: 1300

Special Convention Price: $180.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Dark Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Natalia looks more like a police woman in this suit than a military officer. And that is not good, especially after all that has happened these last few years. Jessy took an Alexander McQueen staple (the two-tone tailored suit) and styled it in a way to make it look more military like. I’m not feeling it at all, even though the execution looks great - and the recreation of the small bag on the belt is perfect. What is that thing hanging from her handbag?

The doll has a gorgeous face: she is a beautiful Natalia and I might try to find her nude at some point. The straight long hair ruins all the military styling though - she needed an up do or a short crop to finish it off perfectly.

Item # 91530

Vendetta

Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Edition Size: 1300

Special Convention Price: $180.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Pale Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

This Agnes reminds me a lot of Dressing The Part Agnes, the doll styling and the silhouette of the dress is very close to that doll. Despite the Vendetta moniker, she looks very sweet and kind here, the veil and the ringlets framing her face giving her a renaissance Madonna feel. If you take away the hat, there’s nothing military about her. Her screening (not colouring) is like Malibu Agnes and Head For Glamour Agnes. She looks like the child of Taylor Swift and Grace Kelly.

The dress is actually a variation on the famous Dior Bar Suit, the iconic New Look outfit. One of the photos has the doll posed just like the model in the most famous photo depicting that outfit. With the styling though, it reminded me of this Giambattista Valli look. The shoes are transparent vinyl patterned to mimic lace. The bag is like a highly geometric version of the Lady Dior bag. Are the gloves united together by the red neck scarf?

The NU. Face obsession was sports. Completely unrelated to military except that both are mainly straight male obsessions (soldiers and athletes are male gay obsessions obviously). Many designers have translated sports uniforms on the catwalk, again with a variety of success. Integrity Toys summed it up like this:

“Since the only way to stay on top of the game is to win, the ultra-fashionable modeling team of the NU. Face agency is ready to put its competitive edge to the test by showing us just how obsessed they are in their own fashionable way! Each model in this series wears a look inspired by her favorite sport or fitness activity, re-imagined in a never seen before way, from the mind of IT designer, Jessy Ayala!”

Item # 82151

Varsity

Alejandra Luna™ Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

NU. Face™ Convention Collection

Edition Size: 1300

Special Convention Price: $175.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Alejandra

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled and Flat Foot

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Dark Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Alejandra makes her second ever appearance as a baseball bunny, with a look inspired partly by the collaboration that Jeremy Scott did with Adidas back in 2014. While the overall impression is not imminently fashion, it is kind of attractive, mainly because of Alejandra - see how a good model saves the outfit?

The doll is a recoloured version of the OG Alejandra with a ponytail. The make up is a bit harsher here, in line with her being an obsessed baseball player I guess. But the overall impression is that she’s too basic for the price. She could have been a giveaway/souvenir doll but for a convention collection one, she’s seriously under-dressed. Jessy said that the number 82 on her cap is the item number for NU Face. Nice to see they have both sets of legs, high heel and flat articulated.

Item # 82152

En Pointe

Violaine Perrin™ Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

NU. Face™ Convention Collection

Edition Size: 1300

Special Convention Price: $175.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Vanessa 2.0 / Violaine 1.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled and Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Violaine looks more like Poppy Parker than a Perrin sister in this incarnation. Many people find a similarity to Bergdorf Goodman Poppy in particular, but her Princess Leia hairstyle makes this quite impossible for me. The sport she’s supposedly obsessed with is ballet, which is a bit weird as ballet is not what one would normally think of when considering sports. Ballet is an art form, not a sport (although there are plenty of straight male humans out there that consider sports as art). So I do not find this relevant, plus the doll is so different in style from the rest of the NU Face ladies that it speaks for itself.

The outfit reminds me of what Sarah Burton did in her Fall/Winter 2020 collection for Alexander McQueen, putting harnesses over asymmetrically hemmed dresses. But also the Spring/Summer 2017 collection of Gauri and Nainika from India, who did many different iterations of the concept. I would have preferred the harness over the top (which then would have to be more tailored) for a better look and also in a contrasting colour. This total beige look, while very ballet in feel, looks very bland.

Thankfully, Poppy Parker had a more fashion-related obsession: Parisian Couture. Unfortunately, there is only one Poppy in this year’s convention collection. Here’s the company description:

“Poppy Parker gives us a glimpse at her latest look, as she is seen attending a very special soirée in Paris, celebrating her favorite French Couturier, Louis Laurent! Designed by David Buttry!”

Item # 77212

Silver Soirée

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

Poppy Parker® Convention Collection

Edition Size: 1300

Special Convention Price: $160.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Platinum

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

She is a lovely doll - echoing the Style Lab Get It Together doll from 2019’s convention. She has a screening seen before on Oh La La, Powder Puff and other Poppy dolls, with a different colouring. She is both soft and strong, which is nice and gives her a certain glow. People who saw the online presentation during the convention and the doll in David’s hands, said she looked even better.

The dress sort of reminds me of another 2019 convention Poppy, Young Romantic. They would look cool displayed next to each other. Since the French designer she’s obsessed with echoes Yves Saint Laurent a bit, I tried searching for a similar style in his early collections (both the Dior years and his first solo collections) but there is not much online to work with. The accessories are nothing that stands out but fit the style perfectly.

There was only on 2021 Convention Salesroom Exclusive, Victoire Roux, obsessed with Surrealist Art. that gave the opportunity to Chris Stoeckel to give her a Mugler outfit from his 1995 Fall Couture collection. Here’s Integrity Toys description:

“1950s top-model Victoire Roux channels her own personal Obsession for modern art and beauty, as she pays homage to her friend and fellow French citizen, famous surrealist visual artist Man Ray!"

Wearing an original creation by Integrity Toys designer Chris Stoeckel, this truly unique doll features a special "one-eyed" sculptural mask, which attaches to the doll's head using a special magnetized earring, which is included in the set! Fun and versatile, Victoire makes a statement wearing a long, flowing black lace floor-length evening coat, or a high-contrast, wearing her flamboyant pink jacket!”

Item # 73043

Black Ice

Victoire Roux® Dressed Doll

The 2021 Integrity Toys Convention: Obsession

The East 59th® Convention Salesroom

Edition Size: 700

Special Convention Price: $160.00

*Only for Main Convention Package Holders*

Head Sculpt: Victoire Roux 2.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Silver

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

She’s a winner! Easily the best doll of the convention so far, this unusual Victoire edition is a couture marvel! Her main outfit is a reversal of look 3 of the Fall/Winter Haute Couture Thierry Mugler collection (lace for the coat instead of patent leather, vinyl for the bodysuit instead of lace. There is also a magenta sculpted jacket that can be worn instead of the coat, taken from look 13 of the same Mugler collection. And there is that mask!

The doll is gorgeous too - with her silver hair and intense make up, she channels not only Simonetta Gianfelici who modelled the original outfit and was a muse to both Mugler and Claude Montana, but also the very regal and imposing Carmen Dell’ Orefice, the model that has the longest modelling career ever, from the 1950s till now. She’s totally different from any of her previous iterations.

I think it would have been better that they had her story be like she is the Carmen of her world - Victoire keeps modelling even in the modern era and she dons the outfit in a runway of our time, older but ageless. Just like Carmen. Surrealism was a hot thing in fashion a bit earlier than Victoire’s era (Elsa Schiaparelli collaborated with Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau to create some memorable and influential stuff, and the 50s was her last decade of work), but this is so distinctly Mugler that the story falls flat. And no, she’s not channelling 60’s Catwoman extraordinaire Julie Newmar - wrong era for Victoire.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and 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. FASHION ROYALTY, POPPY PARKER, NU. FACE, EAST 59TH, THE INDUSTRY, THE MONARCHS HOMME, METEOR, NU. FANTASY 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

Travelling in style: the new East 59th collection takes us on a cruise to New York

W Club members got the heads up for new dolls arriving a few days ago - a new Jem gift set and some East 59th dolls, all presented in a live reveal by Carol Roth and Alain Trembley (who informed us that this year the convention tickets will be 1300!). Chris Stoeckel, the talented designer of the East 59th line would be the special guest. Friday night was the event day and we saw a great Misfits giftset that will be available from IT Direct via the same method as the open edition basic dolls (i.e. google form to secure a time slot and then shop) on April 29th, noon Eastern Time. A small quantity will go through Sideshow. The East 59th dolls will be available through IT dealers (see the list here) and, from what I hear, most have sold out of Gus and Victoire, so hurry. Have in mind that some dealers (Sideshow included) do not do email preorders and will have the dolls available on their websites come Monday, April 26th.. Let’s see the three beautiful East 59th dolls, photographed by Vaughn Sawyers this time, as we were informed during the presentation, and comment on them.

Item # 73040

Home at Last

Lady Aurelia Grey™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Aurelia 1.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Two-piece vivid blue velvet suit;

White blouse with ruffled lace details;

Alternate pair of tomato red slacks;

Earrings with blue "stone" details;

Lavish brooch with faux-pearl and "stone" details (magnetized);

Fascinator hat;

Handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Lady Aurelia appears again as the story behind the collection is the beginning of her friendship with Victoire aboard a cruise ship to New York. Although I do love the sculpt, I never feel the urge to buy Aurelia - not yet anyway. Well, perhaps in a future version. Chris does a great job of providing so many things for the price - each doll on the line has two outfits so it feels like a giftset for the price of a doll. The fashion is more 40s style as the period is right after the war. It is nice to see this style on dolls, not something we get very often.

Item # 73041

New York Bound

Victoire Roux® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Perfectly tailored, period-inspired two-piece mustard-colored skirt suit with contrasting yellow and forest green inset details;

Flocked hat with dramatic bright yellow chiffon scarf;

Alternate, glamorous two-toned lamé evening gown;

Large cuff bracelet;

Earrings;

Forest green handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Gorgeous version of Victoire, in a victory rolls hairstyle, fitting for 1945, and her two outfits, one for day and one for evening. I love how they coordinate with the stripes and complimenting colours. And Chris manages to give a new look to the often used by Poppy breton style hat, by decorating it with a piece of fabric matching the suit. If I did not already have two redhead Victoire dolls, I’d snap this one.

Item # 73042

Romance in the Air

Augustus "Gus" Blake™ Fashion Figure

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Figures

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Darius 1.0

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with rooted and flocked hair;

Tailored period-inspired plaid suit;

White shirt;

Tie;

Alternate pair of solid colored pants;

Cable knit vest;

Wingtip shoes;

White socks;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Darius 1.0 makes an appearance as a new character for East 59th line, which confirms that the old sculpt will not appear in the Monarchs. I am ok with that as long as we get handsome versions of his in this line - and what a hunk this is! Plus he is Laird’s boyfriend! Love this storyline! Wearing a typical suit of the era, with strong shoulders, narrow, fitting form and wide pants, he’s the essential dapper gentleman, even though he should have had a hat to complete the look - men wore hats every day up until the 60s. To make a second outfit, Chris added a second, slimmer pair of pants plus a knitted sleeveless cable sweater. His saddle shoes are beautiful too. I am so glad I got confirmed for him, as I hear he’s sold out almost everywhere.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. **PROP FURNITURE NOT INCLUDED.**

All photos and 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. 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.

Doll Photography by Vaughn Sawyers; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

A new offering from Integrity Toys - basic dolls in open editions!

Integrity Toys decided to offer collectors new basic dolls from their various brands. These dolls will be a chance for new and seasoned collectors alike to buy dolls that are usually snapped up by W Club members before they even hit the store. All new basic edition dolls will be made in open edition sizes. That means that when they "sell-out" on Integrity’s online shop, more will be produced and then made available for sale again. This makes it easier for people just starting to collect IT dolls to enter the hobby - something that is really hard due to the limited editions. Once the initial shipment currently in the IT warehouse sells out, the next run will be ready in a few months.

The first 2 dolls in the series are two different Victoire Roux dolls designed by Chris Stoeckel. Each doll in the series features hand-applied eyelashes, a few accessories, and signature doll stands. The dolls will come packaged in lightweight, easy-to-ship narrow packaging (dimensions 4" X 14" X 2.25" similar to the recent convention slim-box packaging). this will reduce shipping costs a bit, IT said that additional characters from other collector-favorite brands are on the way soon. I am really curious to see what they will be and how they will handle the more popular ones: Poppy Parker anyone? At $99.00 a doll, they are definitely not playline cheap, but they are IT collectibles. Some compared the price with the $60.00 that Style Lab dolls cost in the latest convention. But those were nude dolls, without any accessories, no stand and no box. Add all these up and you get why the raised price. I am curious to see how this will evolve, it is a good thing though and kudos to Integrity Toys for making it happen.

Item 73038

Pin-Up Allure

Victoire Roux™ Basic Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Price: $99 + shipping and Handling

In-Stock/Ready to ship

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Retro-inspired, one-piece jersey bathing suit;

Micro-hoop earrings;

Matching open-toe high-heel sandals;

Long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Not only she brings to mind the original Barbie, she also reminds me of Essentially Gene Rouge and Alibi Rouge Gene Marshall from Integrity. I love the screening and the pin up look. And since there is no hurry to order her now, she might be coming home in the future.

Item 73039

Summer Glamour

Victoire Roux™ Basic Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Price: $99 + shipping and Handling

In-Stock/Ready to ship

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Redhead

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Retro-inspired, one-piece jersey bathing suit;

Micro-hoop earrings;

Matching open-toe high-heel sandals;

Long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I love this one too, she is a gorgeous doll. And even though I have redhead Victoire dolls (both with new and old sculpt), she’s too good to miss.

Integrity Toys also made available for purchase miniature reproductions of the official Jason Wu shopping bags - a set of two for $5.00. They are in-stock and ready to ship.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE JASON WU SHOPPING BAGS SET

Now, how does one get the dolls? Read the purchase Instructions below:

1. Starting Monday, February 1st, 2021 at approximately Noon Eastern Time, these dolls will appear in the IT Direct Exclusive Category in the Integrity Toys shopping cart at https://www.integritytoys.com/shop.

2. There will be no purchase limit on these dolls and it will be open to the public at the same time.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Remember, once the first run "sells out", more will be manufactured. Once Integrity Toys runs out of the first batch, more will be added to the shopping cart at a later date. So, if you miss out on this first shipment, you will be able to place an order in the future as more stock of the same dolls will be replenished whenever they will become available.

SERVER NOTE

Please remember, you might have to click on "refresh" at the appointed time once they go live to force the items to appear in the cart (you might also want to clear your cache or try a different browser if they don't appear). Having had experience with their shopping cart, this sounds like good advice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and 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. FASHION ROYALTY, POPPY PARKER, NU. FACE, METEOR, 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.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton and Ahmet Steltman; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing