A few days ago, W Club members got an invitation for a “slumber party event presentation:. People wandered why the slumber party theme, but many correctly guessed that it was related to Poppy. And since the much talked about pet project of David Buttry, Poppy Parker designer extraordinaire was mentioned in some of the latest online presentations, one could easily connect the dots. Sure enough, when Carol, Alain and David, in their PJs (Alain in a hooded top reminding us of Star Wars, since he was in front of his gorgeous related display) with their pillows, appeared and begun explaining the new collection, it was an Integrity Toys collaboration with Hasbro: Poppy Parker Loves Mystery Date.
Inspired by the classic board game from 1965 where players are preparing to go on a Mystery Date, the Poppy Parker® Loves Mystery Date series includes four two-doll gift sets based on the dates from the vintage board game: Skiing, Bowling, Beach and Formal Dance dates. But, this series comes with a twist: Get one of the special edition sets and Poppy Parker might be accompanied by an elusive “Mystery Date” instead of her expected beau. When you open the door to find out which date is waiting. it could be the date Poppy expects, or "The Stud" (the dud of the original game). A special “mystery” figure is inserted at random throughout these sets. Alain has done an incredible job with the packaging again, combining the original board game illustrations with the Poppy Parker box - there is even the door hiding the guy!
The concept follows that of the game, where four girls were collecting their outfit’s pieces and, when it was complete, could open the white door to find out their date. It could be any of four different “appropriate” guys or the “dud”, a guy dressed. plainly. How it translates to dolly world? Whether you opt for the Formal Dance, Bowling, 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", an otherwise handsome, scrappy guy dressed as if going to fix his motorbike. There are only 500 of this guy produced over all the sets; 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. The sets are going to be available through W Club-only "right-to-buy" lotteries. Two sets lotteries will be done now and the next two sets lotteries will be done after the first ones are completed.
*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!
I have no recollection of the board game from when I was I kid, even though we got most of the popular board games from the US translated into Greek. None of its versions ever graced the Greek shops, so there is no nostalgia element for me here, apart from the gorgeous illustrations of the original version, that remind me classic 50s - 60s illustrators like Al Parker, Coby Whitmore and Gerry Fancett among others. You can still get the original game, in a repackaged tin box version. What I don’t get, and Integrity should have been more forthcoming on this, instead of a quick “this is a licensed product, hence not much freedom for modifications” comment, is why are all the dolls white people. Why not have black, asian, latin, native people making up the couples? One of the later versions of the game had such a variety in the illustrations, so Hasbro definitely has done that. It is 2022 people, there is simply no excuse. I find it hard to believe that a big company like Hasbro would make a fuss about skin tones in 2022. And if there was a glitch about this in the licensing process, maybe it is the wrong license to get, regardless of the sentimental/nostalgia factor involved. There could even be a gay couple (we have a 50s one in East 59th, why not a 60s one here?). I’d rather see that than pyjama party shenanigans from Integrity. They have a name to look up to.
Item # 77202
Formal Dance 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 Chip Farnsworth V. 1.0 (Formal Dance Date) OR Kieron Morel (mystery Stud figure)
Body Type: PP 1.5 and FR Homme 1.5
Poppy Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White (Poppy) and Japan (Formal Dance Date) OR FR White (Stud)
Hair Color: Honey Blond (Poppy) and Lemon Blond (Formal Dance 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:
Formal Dance Poppy Parker Doll
Total edition size 2000 dolls.
12-inch articulated doll fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Romantic hot pink ball gown with glittered tulle overlay, ruffled hem, and narrow shoulder straps;
Faux-fur shoulder wrap/stole;
"Pearl" necklace and matching earrings;
Hot pink rose corsage accessory;
Hot pink satin clutch purse;
Hot pink open-toe heels;
Pair of "gloved" hands with opera-length sleeves;
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
Formal Dance Date Fashion Figure
Total edition size of 1875 Formal Dance Date figures.
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and partially flocked hair;
Formal dinner jacket, black pants, and pleated white shirt;
Hot pink cummerbund and bow tie;
High-shine black patent pleather shoes;
Black evening socks;
Magnetized red rose boutonniere;
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 Formal Dance 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.
The first gift set consists of a rendition of Baby It’s You release: that was the debut of Chip in the storyline. This version of him looks a lot like a colour variation of the original, although with his exaggerated pompadour and pale skin tone, he would fit better as Chevalier Danceny in Dangerous Liaisons. Poppy is playing Barbie - and she nearly looks better, although the gown is rather plain. The set is rather lacking in accessories compared to others in this collection.
The Stud is rather fetching for a “dud”, isn’t he? I would not mind getting him instead of some of the guys offered. Especially considering I do not have this sculpt in my collection yet. If only he was wearing overalls instead of this ghastly pair of jeans. And s toolbox would have been a nice addition, making him more equal to the other guys in terms of accessories.
Item # 77203
Bowling 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 Cabot Clark (Bowling 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:Japan (Poppy) and FR White (Bowling Date) OR FR White (Stud)
Hair Color: Brown (Poppy) and Dark Auburn (Bowling 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:
Bowling Date Poppy Parker Doll
Total edition size 2000 dolls.
12-inch articulated doll fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Bright red knitted sweater;
Custom printed bowling shirt;
Purple scarf;
Black knee-length pleated skirt;
Pair of cloisonne stud earrings;
White bobby socks;
Bowling shoes;
Pencil accessory;
Two miniature bottles of Poppy's favorite soft drinks with straws;
Miniature bowling ball and faux-leather carrying bag;
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
Bowling Date Fashion Figure
Total edition size of 1875 Bowling Date figures.
12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and partially flocked hair;
Tan, zippered varsity-style jacket;
Bright red polo-style shirt;
Tobacco slim fitted trousers;
Matching tobacco socks;
Pair of eyeglasses;
Pair of bowling shoes;
Miniature bowling ball and faux-leather carrying bag;
Paper scorecard 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;
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 Bowling 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 one of my two favourite sets - both for the dolls and their outfits and accessories. Poppy is adorable in her bowling attire, Cabot as well and the bags with the bowling balls are simply gorgeous. Their shoes are fantastic and the soda bottles are the cherry on top. They look amazing together. Poppy reminds me a bit of Co-ed Cutie Poppy. David said that all Poppy dolls of this collection have the Bergdorf screening but with the vintage eyebrows.
SPECIAL W CLUB PRICE $240 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING
If you enter and are selected, the total price per gift set will be $240 + Shipping and Handling. RTB lottery winners will be expected to pay a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit per doll by April 29th, 2022 at Noon Eastern time to reserve their pre-orders. The balance of $190 + shipping and handling will be due when the dolls arrive approximately in mid-to-late Summer 2022.
PUBLIC PURCHASING
More information on public purchasing, if any dolls remain, will be sent after the lottery has ended.
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 formal 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.
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. Poppy Parker and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. MYSTERY DATE is the copyright of HASBRO and is used under permission. ©HASBRO 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.