Just a few days before Christmas, W Club members got the email for the 3rd W Club Exclusive doll of the 2024 membership year, introducing "Return To Misty Hollows" Poppy Parker. Describing her as the sequel to "Welcome To Misty Hollows" Poppy Parker, it is a mini gift set. The storyline goes that Poppy Parker follows up her highly acclaimed role on the hit British TV Show "Misty Hollows" in a spinoff taking place in New Orleans.
Item # 77259
Return To Misty Hollows
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set
The Poppy Parker® Collection
2024 W Club Exclusive Doll
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Summer 2025
Head Sculpt: Poppy
Body Type: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle And High-heeled Feet
Skin Tone: Light Honey
Hair Color: Dark Brown And Black Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $185 + S & H / Special W Club Price: $175 + S & H
Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD due now, $125.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2025)
The story:
Several years back, Poppy Parker's special guest star appearance on the hit British TV series "Misty Hollows" made such a strong impression that when the network decided to make an American spin-off version of the series set in New Orleans called "Return To Misty Hollows", the name that came to mind to play the lead was of course, none other than Miss Poppy Parker! Her sweet disposition and youthful beauty made her the perfect choice to play the "Is she or isn't she?" vampire-next-door character, a fan favorite of the whole series! - Designed by David Buttry
Included:
12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Chillingly adorable black mini-dress with white lace neckline and cuff embellishments, as well as luxe custom embroidery and beading detail;
Purple shortalls;
Edwardian-inspired white chiffon blouse with large blouson sleeves;
Black pantyhose;
Black pumps (for high-heeled foot lower legs, included);
Tall shiny black buckle boots (for articulated ankle lower legs, included);
Black decorative hand mirror;
Black clutch purse with buckle detail:
Black ribbon choker necklace with black heart "stone" pendant set in "gold";
Black "stone" earrings set in "gold";
Matching black "stone" ring set in "gold";
Black tie ribbon with magnetic white floral brooch;
Pair of "Poppy Parker" hands;
Alternate pair of long-manicure hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
I know people, particularly newer collectors, love having newer versions of older dolls, but it has started to get repetitive and, frankly, quite boring. If you do not have fresh ideas as a creative, maybe take a break and re-focus. Integrity is inching closer to Mattel territory, and it is not good for anyone, except maybe the owner’s wallet. And that is not a good thing for anyone in the long term. Even if one simply opens a fashion catalogue from the 60s and randomly selects a page, they can find an outfit that has not been done yet for this doll. Not to mention Vogue magazines from the era. So please, rethink this strategy IT.
Having said that, the doll here is wearing a dress inspired by two Oscar De La Renta outfits, from his 1968 Fall collection, here photographed by Irving Penn on Windsor Elliot and Lauren Hutton. for US Vogue’s September 1968 issue.
Somehow it does not look as majestic or romantic in its doll version, as it does in the original one. I think that if we got the second iteration, without the frills, it would have looked much better - but it would not be reminiscent of Misty Hollows. Which connects to my previous comments. The second outfit has a gorgeous blouse but I cannot say I am a fan of the overalls. Maybe she should have had some torreador pants, which would channel the dress embroidery. The boots are great, the bag is generic, nice choker and mirror. I love that the doll is the opposite of the Misty Hollows Poppy in colouring, but I would have preferred her with brown eyes and less garish make up.
Check a video of the doll rotating 360 degrees below:
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.