You’d have to live under a rock to miss the fact that 2024 is the 15th anniversary of Poppy Parker. Who would have thought, back in 2009, that the then new doll would become the juggernaut she is today, dominating the releases and sales of Integrity Toys, and making David Buttry a very happy doll designer! Poppy has been travelling all over the world, making friends along the way, been in a relationship, on mystery dates, on amazing fashion shoots, in films and TV shows - you name it, she’s done it! And of course there would be a special anniversary doll to commemorate Poppy Parker's 15th, exlusive to W Club members.
I was expecting a bit more fanfare for this anniversary - just think that on the 5th anniversary there was also an IFDC collection alongside the club doll, plus the convention Poppy dolls which we will see quite soon.
Item # 77267
Pink Of Perfection
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll
The Poppy Parker® Collection
15th Anniversary Celebration
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Winter 2024/2025
Head Sculpt: Poppy
Body Type: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Darkest Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $175 + S & H
Special W Club Price: $165 + S & H
Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $115.00 + S & H due in approximately Winter 2024/2025)
The story:
Poppy Parker got all dolled up to attend what she thought was a surprise party for her frenemy Ginger Gilroy, but it turns out the surprise was on her, the party was for Poppy! When Poppy arrived at the door as a vision in pink to the sounds of all her friends and family shouting "Surprise" in unison, she was so touched that she turned perfectly pink herself and collapsed into the arms of Chip! He stayed at her side for the whole party to make sure she was okay, much to the dismay of Ginger! - Designed by David Buttry
Included:
12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Adorable look comprised of a sweet pink strapless gown with bow detail and luscious layers of polka-dotted tulle;
Pantyhose;
Pink clutch;
Pink sling-back high-heeled pumps;
"Jeweled" pink and "diamond" necklace;
Matching oversized "jeweled" bracelet;
Matching "jeweled" earrings:
Pink opera-length arm gauntlets;
Pink gloved hands;
Alternate pair of Poppy Parker hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
She’s a gorgeous doll. I love the strong dark eyebrows and eyeliner contrasting the light pink lipstick but would have preferred it on a cream skintone to better suit the pink tones of everything else. The hairstyle compliments the dress perfectly, and is suitable for her young age - an older woman would probably have an up-do with such a look back in those days. The dress is a Dior Spring 1956 haute couture gown named “Danse”. All its photos online are b&w, so I have no idea what colour was the original dress. I would probably have liked it a bit more in a different colour - the 5th anniversary Poppy wore pink, the 10th black, so we could have had light blue or green or even a bold fiery red! See her below in a video.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and props are not included. This collectible is 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 2024 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. 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.