Most, if not all of us, will remember 2020 as the year of COVID. Happily though, there are also events and anniversaries to observe and celebrate, making it easier to go through it all. So, apart from this being the 25th anniversary of the company, this autumn marks another great milestone for Integrity Toys: Its long time partner and collaborator, designer Jason Wu, is celebrating his 20th anniversary with them. Most Integrity Toys collectors know that Jason started designing some of the existing company dolls before he became the designer behind brands such as Fashion Royalty, NU. Face and FR Homme. He was also an integral part of many other brands and licensed dolls such as Poppy Parker, that he helped develop in concert with the design team.
For this reason, Integrity Toys is releasing a series of commemorative dolls created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Integrity Toys and Jason Wu. The first release is a pair of dolls that celebrates the creative collaboration between Jason Wu and Poppy Parker, one of the many successful brands that Jason helped create and define during the course of his career: two color variations of the "Anniversary Kiss" Poppy Parker™ doll
Item #12317
Anniversary Kiss (Blond)
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Jason Wu 20th Anniversary Collection
Edition Size: 450
Item #12318
Anniversary Kiss (Brunette)
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Jason Wu 20th Anniversary Collection
Edition Size: 450
Expected Ship Date: In stock, should ship after winners' payments are received
Price: $175.00 + Shipping/Handling Each Doll (Sold Separately)
*W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer*
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR White (Blond) and FR Black (Brunette)
Hair Colors: Blond (Item # 12317) and Brunette (Item # 12318)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Velvet Touch: No
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Sassy polka dot long sleeved dress with oversized bow detail at the neck;
Fashionable boxy trench coat, with shawl collar and functional pocket details (perfect for a cool autumn day of shopping in the Big Apple!);
Black "patent leather" ballerina slippers;
Black stud earrings;
Two miniature Jason Wu shopping bag accessories;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
An obvious hommage to Bergdorf Goodman Poppy Parker (which technically was not a Poppy Parker doll, at least not named), this pair is quite a nice change from the barrage of Elyse anniversary dolls Jason did last time he was celebrating a milestone.. Jason loves polka dots so it is not wonder they appeared here, transforming the look of the original dress into something more pop and with a slight retro feel. The coat is almost manly, like she borrowed it from her boyfriend to fend off a sudden chill. The accessories are, as is the norm with Jason Wu releases, quite minimal, but they match this look well. The shopping bags are a nice addition, also like the one that the Bergdorf doll had. It would have been more interesting if the dresses were contrasting - one white, one black, but the production costs would be much higher. I am going for the blonde as she is more like BG Poppy as blonde and can only afford one of the pair, if I win. Fingers crossed!
Offer Type: Members-only right-to-buy lotteries;
Participation Deadline: October 26th, 2020, Noon Eastern time;
Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lotteries):
12317 (Blond Version): $175.00 + S&H each;
12318 (Brunette Version): $175.00 + S&H each;
Shipping Timing: In-stock, should ship once the lottery winners have paid;
Availability: 2020 W Club members only;
Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per style per 2020 membership only. For clarity, you may enter both lotteries.
MPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final production may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2020 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. All rights reserved. JASON WU COLLECTION is a trademark of JWU, LLC. and is used with permission. 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