Curated: the first in-person event from Integrity toys since 2019!

"Curated" is the first exclusive in-person unveiling event hosted by Integrity Toys since the pandemic begun (and the last in person convention in 2019). It was held on the 14th of July in Washington DC. Attendees got to view the event collection displayed in a gallery setting, each doll in her own cabinet like an exhibit. Then, after the gallery viewing, at a nearby second location, the attendees got to shop, grab a bite and drink, and mingle together. There is no information regarding whether or not any of these items will be available for W Club members at this time, or for anyone else. There was mention of a colour variant for club members, way back when this was first announced but no mention yet even of this.

Item # 91533

Classically Surreal

Isha Kalpana Narayanan™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Curated: An Integrity Toys Special Event

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Isha

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Dark Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Fashion Royalty had two dolls - and Isha makes a welcome return. She is wearing a gorgeous white dress with gold embellished denim inserts at the front and faux buttonholes. Looks inspired by this Spring 2022 RTW Schiaparelli jacket and this dress from the Spring 2022 Couture collection. She is sporting a head band with bunny ears (very 40s style and also reminds me of Josephine Baker - it is from Schiaparelli Fall 2021 Couture collection). Her other accessories are golden gloves, a white bag with golden embroidered decorations matching the dress, lovely white shoes with gold straps, and golden jewellery - love the eye bracelet, very Schiaparelli and also very Greek. She also wears fishnet stockings, in keeping with the retro 40s overall vibe. She is the souvenir doll of the event, given to all attendees as part of their ticket admission price. 

Item # 82133

Mixed Media

Thiago Valente™ Fashion Figure

The NU. Face™ Collection

Curated: An Integrity Toys Special Event

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Thiago

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Flat Foot

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Brunette

Second appearance for Tiago - and a boy for NU Face instead of a lady - but don’t forget we had a small NU Face Moments unveiling very recently, so it figures. I think Jessy totally need to wear this outfit in real life. The rose covered coat has been done before by IT, but this one is transparent and in a light colour. The shirt looks like it is trying to be Jacquemus but looks too stiff. I never liked the underwear band showing over the pants and this one is no exception, whether it is real or faux. Love the colouring, the rest not that much. And the bag looks cheap compared to the rest of the outfit, Coperni miniature or not.

Item # 46031

Behind The Curtain

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Curated: An Integrity Toys Special Event

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Meteor is represented by Zuri and she looks amazing. Not crazy about the hairstyle (I always find these thick braids a bit lazy) but the rest of her rocks - doll and outfit, Love that she has lots of options to style and dress, from her mini outfit to the big ball gown. The pattern is very 80s and it would have looked even better had the scale been a little larger. Just like Steven Sprouse did it. Love her.

Item # 77236

Silver Cloud

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Curated: An Integrity Toys Special Event

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Flat Feet

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Silver Ash

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Poppy is definitely inspired by Edie Sedgwick - she was an Andy Warhol muse and vibes well with the Curated concept - more so than all the other dolls. Good to see a short haired Poppy that does not look like Twiggy, Love the ‘This is Art” bag.

Item # 91531

Modern Renaissance

Binna Park™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Curated: An Integrity Toys Special Event

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Binna/Ayumi 2.0 (New Character!)

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Platinum Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

For me this is the star of the collection/event. Finally the Ayumi 2.0 sculpt makes a comeback and she is gorgeous. Perfect hairstyle and make up complement the beautiful face - which here looks quite like her current incarnation. The gown is Schaparelli inspired, mainly from this Spring 2022 RTW gown, with the colouring picked off this Fall 2021 Couture gown. Breathtaking. Look at the accessories - those gold band bracelets are everything. And the gold dipped fingers and silver nails is so Schiaparelli too. Want her - I hope we get this one as a colour variation in the W Club, the original gown is pink and black, so one can hope.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final products may vary. 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 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. FASHION ROYALTY, METEOR, NU. FACE, POPPY PARKER 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 and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Meteor ladies go to the Rococo Ball!

W Club members received an email presenting them with two different mini collections - a Meteor one (four dolls) and a Jason Wu one (two dolls- see next post). The four new Meteor collection dolls, include a brand new character, and are all designed by Integrity Toys designer Vaughn Sawyers. Three of the Meteor Collection dolls are only be available for purchase from authorised Integrity Toys dealers, while the fourth one is an IT Direct lottery exclusive. The concept for the collection is that the ladies are lavishly dressed to attend the Meteor's Rococo Ball, an extravagant evening affair. They come very near the Grand Gala in Rome Magia 2000 doll - with the definitive source of inspiration being the Moschino Fall 2020 collection, Chanel Haute Couture Fall 1990 and of course Queen Charlotte from the TV series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. You can watch a video presentation here.

image from ElleD55

Item # 46021

Serving Cake

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Red Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Keeki Adaeze is putting her own twist on the Meteor's latest outrageously themed evening, inspired by the luscious trappings of the Rococo era! Is she the modern reincarnation of Queen Marie Antoinette? One thing is certain, her look is on point for the evening and she is ready to hold court at the Meteor!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with fully rooted hair, ornately braided and intertwined with a bright pink ribbon, as well as hand-applied eyelashes;

• Hooded cropped jacket with layered ruffled cuffs;

• Low-rise shorts;

• Rococo-inspired printed bodysuit;

• Thigh-high stockings;

• Pink platform boots with pink ribbon lace-up detail;

• Golden drip hoop earrings featuring "M" logo;

• Bangle bracelets with "pearl" and "crystal stone" insets;

• Statement ring;

• "Let them eat cake" purse;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

The transformation of Keeki is incredible here, she looks like a totally different character. I do not love the light pink lipstick (would have preferred a slightly darker tone to de-Barbiefy her). The athleisure version of rococo style clothes works great despite the tired paisley print, even though the bag looks more like something from Adidas or Thom Browne (depending on your budget). Love the corset (and would be great if I could snatch it somewhere down the line) and the oversize M earrings. The silhouette seems to have a lot in common with this outfit from Moschino Fall 2020 collection.

Item # 46024

Succession

Nyasha Lauder™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Nyasha Lauder

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Dark Brown With Honey Brown Highlights

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Putting her own spin on a classic Rococo look just in time for another fabulous soiree at the Meteor, Nyasha Lauder takes it to the next level of extravagance! This new "belle of the ball" is ready to party and make an impression!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair styled in an extravagant bouffant look, as well as hand-applied eyelashes;

• Matching top and skirt with pannier-inspired patch pockets;

• Ruffled choker with ribbon bow detail;

• Dark brown mesh stockings;

• Thigh-high boots;

• Macaron-inspired purse;

• Cuff bracelet adorned with "pearls" and other embellishments;

• Drop earrings;

• Two finger rings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is by far my favourite doll from this collection. And this comes not only from the beautiful lady but her outfit as well, hence I pre-ordered and got confirmed for her (even though I was late at least an hour in seeing the email, travelling home on a bus). Nyasha comes originally from the Color Infusion line, so it is really great seeing her here and in this towering pompadour hairstyle. Wish she had a heart shaped beauty mark to complete the look. The outfit seems to be lifted off this Moschino Fall 2020 one. I only wish the pink was instead light gold, to show off more. The pleather boots look a lot like the ones worn throughout the Chanel Fall 1990 Haute Couture collection - and would have matched the outfit Chameleon Vanessa was wearing  in the Supermodel convention collection, which was lifted from that very same couture collection.

Item # 46025

Head Over Heels

Taliyah Harper™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Taliyah Harper (New Sculpt/New Character!)

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Toffee

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Taliyah makes her official entrance at the Meteor and what an impact she makes! Clad in her show-stopping floor-length redingote and thigh-high boots, this girl is ready to steal the show and put on the performance of a lifetime, leaving her new fans wanting more!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with intricately braided rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Showstopping floor-length redingote style coat (inspired by riding coats worn during the Rococo era) with lavishly embroidered trim, lace-up corset detail on the back, and ruffled cuffs;

• Matching purple high-cut bodysuit;

• Full-leg high-heeled boots with sassy contrasting red heels;

• "Jeweled" cross earrings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

There’s something weird going on with the eyes of this one - maybe they are painted too close to the nose? In any case, the wide face syndrome hits once again. why is it so hard to have a narrow face sculpt created? It is so wide that all its features look too small proportionately. Maybe a future version will look better. The tight hairstyle does not help her either. The outfit looks great, even though the embroidery on the skirt of the coat could have been designed a bit more meticulously - it looks half finished. For $175.00 I expect a bit more in this department. It again reminds me of a Chanel Haute Couture Fall 1990 ensemble - a brilliant red one with gold embroidery. Only the skirt is missing.

Item # 46022

Holding Court

Amirah Majeed™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Mid-To-Late June

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Amirah Majeed

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Cocoa

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $175 + 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.

The Story:

While Amirah Majeed normally likes to oversee operations at the Meteor, she was so inspired by the Rococo theme that for this one special night, she had to come up with a truly extraordinary look that put her front and center, and her friends all agree that she understood the assignment to a tee!

Included:

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

• Ornate bright green Rococo-inspired dress, featuring an intricately designed bodice with embroidered details and appliqué ribbons, as well as a period-inspired pleated skirt;

• Bright green cage/pannier petticoat;

• Bright green thigh-high boots with golden lace-up detail;

• Fan-shaped purse with elaborate, custom-printed artwork;

• Cuff bracelet with "pearl" accents and cameo ornament;

• Dual-strand "pearl" and "diamond" drop necklace;

• Matching drop earrings;

• Finger ring;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity;

This is the best version of Amirah yet! Her colouring, her hair, her face, all look beautiful. If I could afford her now, I would try, even though I am not crazy about her outfit. This particular green looks garish compared to the rest of the collection. Also, the pouf skirt draping leaves a lot to be desired. Pity, as she is such a lovely doll. The dress looks a lot like this one from the Moschino Fall 2020 collection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Mirror and other props are not included. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. METEOR, POPPY PARKER and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. 

JASON WU COLLECTION is a trademark of JWU, LLC. and is used under permission.

The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

New Basic Edition dolls by Integrity Toys available now!

We knew there were new basic edition dolls coming from Integrity Toys since last year, and here they are at last. They were unveiled to club members last Friday and come from various Integrity Toys brands and designers. And guess what? Not only they are now available for purchase, they ship right after you pay for them too. No waiting, no preorder - almost instant gratification.

So what are basic edition dolls you say? The company says this:

“For those unfamiliar with the concept, unlike most other Integrity Toys dolls that are more elaborate in detail and more limited in nature, Basic Edition dolls are the best way for both new and seasoned collectors alike to be able to buy beautiful Integrity Toys dolls to dress up and play with! They tend to have a lower price point and a much larger edition size (which sometimes includes restocking*) that make them more accessible to the general public.”

*Restocking will be evaluated by IT according to demand.

The basic dolls have had a variety of names throughout the years, most usually Close Up dolls. And yes, they are a great way to be introduced to what the company has to offer, at a lower price than their usual offerings - even though nowadays the price is closer to what regular line dolls were back then. Four dolls, from four different lines (FR, NU Face, Poppy Parker and Meteor), plus an accessories pack that is actually completing the NU Face doll, rather than a separate, versatile item. W Club members had a priority purchase window until today, with a lower price than that of the general public. Let’s check them out.

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Item #91537

Bombshell Beach

Natalia Fatalé™ Basic Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Light Sandy Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $99 + S & H

MSRP: $115 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Natalia Fatalé is ready to be noticed, as she relaxes by the pool at her favourite Italian resort, dressed in nothing but the most expensive designer swimsuit her stylists could find! After all, a girl's gotta be remembered, even when she's wearing almost nothing!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

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

High-fashion, ocean-inspired, hand-drawn, and custom-printed swimsuit;

"Golden" starfish earrings;

"Golden" chain bracelet

Clear pink high-heeled sandals;

"Golden" cat-eye sunglasses with orange lenses;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Doll stand.

I was expecting that either Veronique or Vanessa would get the basic doll spot for the Fashion Royalty line, but Natalia beat them to it. She’s good looking but not a doll that I’d characterise as “have to get”, especially if one already has similarly styled/coloured Natalias. The bathing suit and jewellery are referencing the one worn by Ocean Drive Agnes, very Versace. Good to see the price still at $99.00.

Item #46030

Pose Like An Egyptian

Amirah Majeed™ Basic Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 1500*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Amirah

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $99 + S & H

MSRP: $115 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Posing for the advertisement of the Meteor's next big Egypt-themed pool party, Amirah looks absolutely stunning in her fashionable pure white bikini!

-Designed by Vaughn Sawyers

Included:

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

• Sexy white bikini with narrow ribbon straps and ties;

• Platform wedge sandals with shimmery holographic strap detail;

• "Golden" hoop earrings;

• Pair of manicured hands;

• Bonus pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand.

I still do not like this sculpt, it has never reached its full potential so far. It does not help that the prototype doll is wonky eyed - I hope they fix this in production. Her swimsuit looks gorgeous and so do her platform sandals. The Cleopatra vibes are strong with this one.

Item #77234

Island Time

Poppy Parker™ Basic Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $110 + S & H

MSRP: $125 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

What better look to finish her fabulous trip to Palm Springs than this simple printed sundress? As the Californian sun sets on one of the most successful adventures of her life, Poppy Parker jets off for a quick island getaway, so she can be refreshed to take on the world!

-Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Bright, strapless, custom-printed babydoll dress;

• Matching cork wedge sandals;

• Chunky "silver" bangle bracelet with turquoise cloisonné finish;

• Matching stud earrings;

• Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

• Doll stand.

A dark haired Poppy is not what one would expect for a basic doll release, since traditionally the blonde ones are more popular. And since the first one had brown hair, I was expecting this one to be blonde, even though the combination here is better: black hair, hungarian skin tone and brown eyes. Delicious. The dress has the same print as Double Agents Poppy’s dress.

Item #82157

Night Out

Erin Salston™ Basic Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Mahogany

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $110 + S & H

MSRP: $125 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Never one to be outdone by her fellow top models, Erin Stalston makes a rare appearance wearing a re-imagined version of one of her friend's most iconic dresses! Putting her own twist on a look is one of Erin's fashion "specialties" and she is more than happy to tell everyone that she's the one who actually came up with it!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

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

• Micro-sequined cocktail mini-dress, with contrasting white satin shoulder draping detail (non-removable);

• Slingback dark smoke clear vinyl pumps with statement heels;

• "Diamond" stud earrings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Doll stand.

Erin was very much expected to appear soon as she has been gone a while. Probably the most beautiful of the basic dolls of this wave, she reminds me a lot of High End Envy Erin, which is one of my favourite Erin releases. The dress is recreating the one worn by Mademoiselle Lilith Blair doll. And if seeing such an elaborate dress on a basic doll strucks you as unusual, you have not seen the accompanying accessory pack yet - with the slightly more expensive price of this doll plus the pack, you pay the price of a regular release doll. I can’t say I like this but it still gives people the opportunity to get a gorgeous doll for less, if they can skip the extras.

Item # 82158

Bow-tique Details

Accessory Pack

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 4000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Accessory Pack ONLY!

**Designed to complete the "Night Out" Erin Salston Basic Edition doll's fashion; no doll or other fashion included.

Accessories can also fit other 1:6 scale fashion dolls from the Fashion Royalty and NU. Face collections!

W Club Price: $65 + S & H

MSRP: $80 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 accessory pack per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Looking for just the right accessories to complete that special, totally glamorous look? Search no more! While this set was created to beautifully accessorize the "Night Out" Basic Erin Salston doll (sold separately), the components included are compatible with all Fashion Royalty® and NU. Face™ 1:6 scale fashion dolls!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

• White satin bow/train;

• Shimmery black tights;

• Blue "leather" handbag with "pearl" strap and bow detail;

• Bow-shaped hair brooch;

• "Diamond" choker necklace;

• "Silver" butterfly ring;

• Black platform high-heels with studded ankle straps;

• Pair of flocked, black velvet, gloved hands (that can be worn either short or long);

• Alternate pair of long-manicured hands.

If one wants a complete Erin, this pack is the way. I have to say that the manicured hands should have been the ones included with the basic doll instead of the ones she now has. We see velvet gloves, which is a nice touch, even though one has to remember to store the flocked hands carefully (and separately) to avoid damage and staining. The tights are a staining danger as well. Love the bejewelled bow.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER, FASHION ROYALTY, NU. FACE, METEOR 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 and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Stay Tuned Day 3: Double feature means a Monarch meets a Meteor

The third day of “Stay Tuned”, the online event replacing the Integrity Toys convention for 2022, had two dolls inspired by two 90s TV sitcoms: Family Matters (hence their TGIT Comedy hour Thank Goodness it's IT reference, from ABC’s Thank God It’s Friday sitcom block including FM), and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The uniting thread, apart from the era, is IT designer Vaughn Sawyers, as we get a Monarch and a Meteor doll. And while we would probably have gotten a stronger duo if Integrity picked only one of the two series (Fresh Prince of Bel Air alone could have given a whole collection worth of dolls), we get this rather weird couple of dolls, a whisper instead of a bang.

The inspiration for the two dolls per Integrity Toys:

First, we meet Tobias Alsford in the role of a nerdy-yet-sexy fashion intern coming of age as he tries to shake off the last remnants of his geeky high-school years and grows into his more mature looks while doing his very best to navigate the awkward circumstances that landed him in an internship at one of New York's top fashion magazines.

Then, we switch gears to meet Keeki Adaeze, who stars as a sweet, introverted teen (yes, in the 90s, adults played teens!), affectionately nicknamed "Princess" by her ultra-wealthy Hollywood family. Desperately wanting to help her come out of her shell, our star is sent across the country to move in with her hip, flamboyant Aunt who works in the 90s hip-hop music scene. Follow her fish-out-of-water adventures as she tries to fit in!

Item # 21029

Fashion Matters

Tobias Alsford™ Fashion Figure

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

W CLUB ONLY MADE-TO-ORDER

Head Sculpt: Tobias

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Black

MSRP: $200 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $180 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2022 W Club members only- 1 per membership. Should any products remain after the final payment deadline has passed, they may be made available to the public and/or for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2023);

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

The Story:

In this classic comedy of errors, Tobias Alsford is absolutely perfect as an awkward 20-something lad who landed "the" dream internship he never thought he'd get at a top fashion magazine. He constantly finds himself in hilarious, yet bizarre situations, having to figure novel ways out of his crazy schemes in order to keep his job, all while working hard to become the "player" he's always not-so-secretly wanted to become behind those conservative clothes and glasses!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with partially rooted and flocked hair;

• High-waist pleated pants;

• Suspenders;

• Plaid shirt;

• Custom-designed knitted cardigan sweater;

• Eyeglasses;

• Link bracelet;

• Watch;

• Signet ring;

• Socks;

• Classic wingtip shoes;

• "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Tobias is one of my favourite sculpts, so it is always nice to see him appear in a collection. I am not so crazy about his look here though. Trying to emulate both the original Steve Urkel and his more glamorous alter ego Stefan Urquelle, Tobias has the outfit of the former and the looks of the latter. But for me, to be convinced to pay the already high price of a Monarch means a more sophisticated and complete outfit. That would mean, in this case, a second pair of pants for the more sophisticated look, plus a bag. I love the suspenders! Also, his beard looks more like it belongs to a Lego or Playmobil figure than a fashion doll.

Item # 46033

Bel-Air Princess

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

The 2022 Integrity Toys Event: Stay Tuned

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

W CLUB ONLY MADE-TO-ORDER

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: Flat Feet With Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Spiced Caramel

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $190 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $170 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2022 W Club members only- 1 per membership. Should any products remain after the final payment deadline has passed, they may be made available to the public and/or for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $120.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2023);

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

The Story:

In this re-imagined take on the early 90s sitcom genre, Keeki Adaeze stars as a sweet, introverted teen, who is sent across the country by her ultra-wealthy Hollywood family, in hopes that living with her flamboyant aunt will help her come out of her shell! Doing her best to navigate through the 90's East Coast hip-hop music scene, follow her fish-out-of-water adventures as she tries to fit in!

Included:

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

• School uniform-inspired look composed of a reversible jacket that features a colorful printed lining, and a burgundy pleated mini-skirt;

• Cropped blouse with a long tie that can be worn multiple ways;

• Burgundy fishnet stockings;

• Knee-high platform combat boots;

• Handbag with golden zipper deco and shoulder strap;

• Oversized triangular hoop earrings;

• High-school class ring;

• Lower legs with articulated flat feet;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

• "Stay Tuned" doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I mentioned earlier that Fresh Prince of Bel Air as a series could be the inspiration for an entire doll collection. Cousin Hilary alone could provide an entire collection with her numerous outfits! But here we have a different proposition: Fresh Prince reincarnated as a princess - what if we had a woman from Philly coming to live in L.A.? I am not sure that would have been the result though. The doll has too much hair and without a distinct style. Hilary would never. Will would never, what with his always sharp hi-top fade. Her lips are weird. I get the lip liner effort but here it looks ugly. It does not help that the prototype doll pictured has eyelashes only on one eye. The outfit tries to be an urban version of a school uniform. While I like the shirt, boots and bag, the rest of it could have been reworked. That skirt looks thrown on and the tights waist showing over it is bad. Would have been much better to just make a copy of the infamous Miu Miu mini skirt - not Bel Air related but better suited to this. For both dolls, it would have looked so much better and less awkward if the inspiration was more Thom Browne than Steve Urkel. For me that is the designer to go if you need flood pants or school uniform chic.

Fashion Matters

Tobias Alsford™

SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $180 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING

(a non-refundable $50 deposit per figure only is due at this time to pre-order)

Bel-Air Princess

Keeki Adaeze™

SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $170 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING

(a non-refundable $50 deposit per doll only is due at this time to pre-order)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All photod 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. THE MONARCHS HOMME and METEOR 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 and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The end of Dolly Days 2021 brought a variety of offerings: a Monarch, a Meteor and lots of hair

Dolly-Days Day 5 was the last day of the “unofficial” event of Integrity Toys (delayed this time from December to January). A day with offerings by designer Vaughn Sawyers that included a guy from the Monarchs Homme line plus a lady from the Meteor line, along with some accessories. They are all made-to-order* (up to one of each style per membership) for W Club members. They are extra from the five 2021 W Club exclusive dolls, so this means we are still waiting for our fifth club exclusive (either a NU Face or a Fashion Royalty doll).

Item # 21028

Sound Individual

Romain Perrin™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Monarchs Homme™ Collection

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $175.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Romain

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Darkest Brown

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with a mix of rooted and flocked hair;

Designer trench coat with houndstooth trim accents;

Hand-distressed grey denim jeans;

Forest green long-sleeved zip hoodie;

Faux vintage band t-shirt;

Chelsea boots;

Wireless headphone accessory;

Chainlink timepiece;

"Pink Flash" double record accessory with custom marble effect records;

"Maxwell Mann" record accessory with special chrome finish record;

Pair of regular FR Homme style hands;

Alternate pair of male hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Romain makes an appearance in Dolly Days - it’s been a while since we last saw a Monarch (was it the twins?) and he certainly looks a bit downtrodden for a much vaunted financier. He’s not even wearing Off White or Louis Vuitton. He’s too plain dressed to pass off as a Monarch and at that price range - Club Lukas was $5.00 more expensive but was wearing tailored clothes (two sets of them) plus more extravagant shoes and bag. I’m not convinced I should pay so much for a sorry pair of jeans and a hoodie.

The coat alone is not making the cut - Integrity has released much better overcoats (Bellamy Blue anyone?). A couple of records and a pair of headphones don’t sugarcoat this bitter pill I’m afraid. This could have looked so much better if the coat was in a different colour (silver or white?) with more groovy pants (degrade jeans? how soccer mom), a trendy pair of trainers, the hoodie with a nice print at the back and a logo-ed t-shirt. When you brand a guy doll (enough with this figure nonsense, it’s 2022) a Monarch, he should have to show more (he does not even have the Monarch body) to justify the name and the price tag. Just sayin’.

Item # 46023

My Hair Fair

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $160.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Blond Flocked Hair and Two-toned Blond Wig

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch articulated doll with velvet flocked hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Signature style fitted cocktail dress with intricate laced-up eyelet detailing;

Ribbon-tie pumps, with golden spike and "jeweled" accents;

Chain choker necklace with golden spike details;

"Stone" encrusted spike earrings;

Cuff bracelet;

Two rings;

Middle-parted, pale blond waist-length wig with airbrushed dark ombré accent at the part;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Alternate pair of long-manicured "strike a pose" hands;

Alternate pair of long-manicured "grip" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I love Zuri Okoty and this incarnation could very well be her best so far. And yes. the tooth gap has returned and I can finally own her with it! Plus the cropped. almost white hair is a favourite style to see on a black doll (Kith Barbie I am looking at you) and this looks so good. Hair face is gorgeous and the idea with the wig is very welcome - I don’t think we have seen Integrity doing wigs since the first Monogram collection and, further back, the Modern Pompadour line. That Fashion Royalty line was the one that made me fall in love with these dolls and it featured four ladies with wigs as basic dolls (each wearing corseted lingerie). Belle Du Soir Kyori was my first IT doll ever. And I have all dolls from that collection except basic Vero. So I am very excited to see wigs coming back.

The only problem with this doll is where the inspiration from the dress is coming from. it is almost an exact copy of a Dolce & Gabbana outfit from 2018. The problem is, this designer duo are known to be racist (the major China incident almost cost them their fortune), homophobes (even though they are gay, they oppose gay marriage and gay parenthood). Not to mention their tax dodging scandals. I’d appreciate it if Integrity Toys did a bit of research before copying such people. Your company name is Integrity after all. And I am certain that there are so many other designers out there to be inspired from.

Item # 46028

Good Hair Wig Pack

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $75.00

(Only $15.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Designed to Fit Meteor Dolls

*WIG PACK ONLY INCLUDES 3 WIGS LISTED BELOW; OTHER WIG PACK AND DOLL SOLD SEPARATELY.

Included:

One pixie length vibrant red wig;

One waist-length brunette curly wig;

One thigh-length blond micro-braided wig.

The first wig pack that comes today has three different styles: a short red one (that’s not a pixie cut though, pixie is a much shorter style, like Audrey Hepburn for example, or Jean Seaberg, or Twiggy), a micro braid one and a long curly one. I have a short black wig from Monique’s that’s styled exactly like the red one.

I also have an afro wig from my Urban Antoinette Adele Makeda, which I like better than those unruly curls, so I am not getting the pack just for the micro braid one - which looks to be two-toned. The red one on Zuri reminded me of Mary J. Blige. I noticed that while on the specifications they write that the wigs fit Meteor dolls, in the “storyline” for each set they mention that the wigs are designed to fir most 12” dolls. Go figure.

Item # 46029

This Hair Is Mine Wig Pack

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $75.00

(Only $15.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Designed to Fit Meteor Dolls

*WIG PACK ONLY INCLUDES 3 WIGS LISTED BELOW; OTHER WIG PACK AND DOLL SOLD SEPARATELY.

Included:

One shoulder-length aqua wig with ombré shading at the middle part;

One waist-length two-toned (brown with black underneath) wig with bangs;

One buttocks-length sable wavy wig.

The brown wig with the bangs looks a lot like the wig of my Belle Du Soir Kyori Sato, so that’s one I already have. The sable one does not look very well styled, so that leaves only the aqua blue one - not getting the pack for just one wig. I don’t know why but Zuri in the photo with the aqua wig reminds me of Khandi Alexander.

Offer Type: Members-only "made-to-order" pre-orders;

Pre-order Deadline: January 31st, 2022 at 12 PM / Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY):

Sound Individual Romain Perrin: $175.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $145.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

My Hair Fair Zuri Okoty: $160.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

Good Hair Wig Pack: $75.00 USD + S&H

($15.00 NRD deposit due now, $60.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

This Hair is Mine Wig Pack: $75.00 USD + S&H

($15.00 NRD deposit due now, $60.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) of each doll style and wig pack style per each 2021 membership only (each member can purchase up to 1 Romain figure, 1 Zuri doll, 1 Good Hair Wig Pack and 1 This Hair Is Mine Wig Pack in any combination) per membership.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. These dolls and accessories 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. METEOR, MONARCHS HOMME 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 ; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing