Continuing the presentation of the Poppy Parker® Loves Mystery Date series here are the rest of the two-doll gift sets based on the dates from the vintage board game: Skiing Date and Beach Date. Just like the previous two sets, you open the door and find out which date is waiting. Is it the date Poppy expects? Or "The Stud"? The special “mystery” figure is inserted at random throughout these sets. Whether you opt for the Ski or Beach date gift sets, you have a 1 in 16 chance that Poppy’s date isn’t the beau from the set, but instead "The Stud", a scrappy young man who is not what Poppy expects. Remember that there are only 500 of this guy produced, so this means that 125 are inserted at random in each group of 2000 sets per date and may replace Poppy's intended date without warning. Remember that the lotteries for these two sets will be open for W Club members after the ones for the first two sets end.
*REMINDERS FROM INTEGRITY TOYS*
Important! Nobody at Integrity knows which sets contain the “mystery” Stud figure; it will be a surprise upon receipt. We will not be able to confirm which you will receive in advance, nor do any trades or replacements whether or not you get the “traditional” set date or "The Stud". Note that each figure in the sets is packaged individually inside the main package to make trading with other collectors easier;
The Poppy Parker dolls are consistent with the set theme;
Whether you enter one or all of the lotteries for these gift sets, again note that the “mystery” Stud figures are inserted at random. This means that if you buy all four sets, you might get him once, twice, three times, four times, or none at all. This is completely random and out of Integrity Toys' or the W Club's control as discussed above;
The original board game, while referenced on the packaging, is not included with the various gift sets. Also, please see the photos to see what accessories will and won’t be included should you get the “mystery” Stud date figure.
Each Set Comes Packaged In Exclusive, Custom Designed Packaging Featuring A Functional Mystery Door And Artwork From The Original 1960s Board Game!
Item # 77204
Ski Date
Two-Doll Gift Set
Poppy Parker® Loves Mystery Date™
Adult Collectible
Edition Size: 2000 Gift Sets
Expected Ship Date: Mid-to-Late Summer 2022
Head Sculpts: Poppy Parker and Bellamy Blue (Ski Date) OR Kieron Morel (mystery Stud figure)
Body Type: PP 1.5 and FR Homme 1.5
Poppy Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle Feet
Skin Tone: FR White (Poppy) and Japan (Ski Date) OR FR White (Stud)
Hair Color: Strawberry Blond (Poppy) and Black (Ski Date) OR Black (Stud)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied (Poppy only)
MSRP: $275 + S & H
Special W Club Price*: $240 + 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
Included:
Ski Date Poppy Parker Doll
Total edition size 2000 dolls.
12-inch articulated doll fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Totally scrumptious, retro snow outfit composed of bright chartreuse stretch pants, an aqua turtleneck, and an adorable snow jacket with faux-fur trim;
Ski boots;
Newly designed retro ski set with functional metal bindings;
Cool sunglasses;
Ski poles;
Stud earrings;
Pair of "gloved" hands;
Alternate pair of regular (non-gloved) Poppy Parker hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
And
Ski Date Fashion Figure
Total edition size of 1875 Ski Date figures.
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair;
Custom printed ski sweater;
Orange long sleeved mock turtleneck;
Black stretch thermal pants;
Bright orange headband;
Black socks;
Black ski boots with yellow boot laces;
Pair of regular male hands;
Pair of alternate "gloved" hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
OR
The Stud (ultra-limited alternate figure!)
Total edition size of 500 figures (125 per gift set style) 1 in 16 chance of getting this figure instead of the Ski Date above, inserted at random!
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and partially flocked hair;
Custom printed, "faux-stained" effect mechanic's pants, directly inspired by the vintage board game's visuals;
Long-sleeved sweater;
White tank top;
Faux-suede construction boots;
Wrench accessory;
Pair of regular male hands;
Pair of alternate "grip" hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
Each set includes one certificate of authenticity.
This is the second of my two favourite sets, the first being the Bowling one. I love both dolls and their outfits, plus the accessories are the best of the bunch: skis and batons and ski boots! Pity that Bellamy (always handsome, even though the flocked black hair is not his best look) does not have a pair of skis as well. His orange turtleneck should have been made like Poppy’s at the neck. His striped sweater is printed (custom print made by Alain), as it would have been nearly impossible to make this knitted in doll scale for such a large batch. This Poppy reminds me of the IT Airways Poppy Parker, both the doll and the outfit that has a similar colour palette. If you want photos of The Stud, check Part I of the Mystery Date posts. I think this is one of the most popular sets.
Item # 77205
Beach Date
Two-Doll Gift Set
Poppy Parker® Loves Mystery Date™
Adult Collectible
Edition Size:
2000 Gift Sets
Expected Ship Date:
Mid-to-Late Summer 2022
Head Sculpts: Poppy Parker and Milo Montez (Beach Date) OR Kieron Morel (mystery Stud figure)
Body Type: PP 1.5 and FR Homme 1.5
Poppy Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Hungarian (Poppy) and FR White (Beach Date) OR FR White (Stud)
Hair Color: Dark Brunette (Poppy) and Sand Blond (Beach Date) OR Black (Stud)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied (Poppy only)
MSRP: $275 + S & H
Special W Club Price*: $240 + 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
Included:
Beach Date Poppy Parker Doll
Total edition size 2000 dolls.
12-inch articulated doll fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Colorful striped bikini;
Terrycloth beach cover-up;
Straw hat with white chiffon tie/scarf;
Matching terrycloth bag;
Platform sandals;
Pair of hoop earrings;
3 bangle bracelets;
Cat-eyed sunglasses;
Miniature transistor radio accessory;
Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;
Alternate pair of "grip" hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
And
Beach Date Fashion Figure
Total edition size of 1875 Beach Date figures.
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted hair;
Matching, custom printed Hawaiian shirt and shorts set;
Navy blue flip flops;
Colorful striped beach towel;
Custom printed beach cooler/bag;
Pair of regular male hands;
Pair of alternate "grip" hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
OR
The Stud (ultra-limited alternate figure!)
Total edition size of 500 figures (125 per gift set style) 1 in 16 chance of getting this figure instead of the "Beach Date" above, inserted at random!
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and partially flocked hair;
Custom printed, "faux-stained" effect mechanic's pants, directly inspired by the vintage board game's visuals;
Long-sleeved sweater;
White tank top;
Faux-suede construction boots;
Wrench accessory;
Pair of regular male hands;
Pair of alternate "grip" hands;
Custom-designed doll stand inspired by the vintage token stands included with the vintage board game;
Each set includes one certificate of authenticity.
This is the set with less value for money of all the sets of this collection. The outfits are simple and basic (swimwear), the accessories nothing to write home about (the straw hat looks like the Funny Face one, the portable radio and the cooler are cute but not on a par with the skis and boots and batons etc), so for me, it was a no from the get go. Poppy looks like a few of her previous incarnations, although for me it brought Sunshine Games Poppy to mind. Not fond of that one, not fond of this one either. Milo is probably in his worst ever iteration here, plus I already have two versions of him, so it it enough. Love the print of his swimwear though, it looks amazing (Alain for the rescue!). his coif looks too helmet-like, no? As for the stud…
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. The alternate male figure is included at random, there is one chance in 16 of receiving this figure instead of the beach date figure. The acrylic blocks shown in some of the photographs are display props only and are not included with the gift set. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
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