On Easter Weekend, Integrity Toys had their 2nd unveiling on-line event of this year, as they had promised members of the WClub. Carol Roth opened again the presentation, while Alain Tremblay joined in from Montreal, David Buttry from Florida and Vaughn Sawyers from China. In this event, three lines were presented to the collectors - the first one was Poppy Parker at the 1965 World's Fair. Club members already knew that the inspiration behind this year's line was the 1965 Fair in New York and were anxious to see what would the dolls look like. Well, let's see them!
Item #PP048
Irresistible in India
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
So the five dolls of the Poppy collection are all Poppies (none of her friends) and are each inspired by a country participating at the Fair. David Buttry, the designer of this line, said he was inspired by the national pavilions and the countries participating. To tell you the truth, I expected more of a retro-futuristic style inspiration to go with the overall style of an exhibition that was the inspiration, among others, for Disney to make Epcot Center. Nonetheless, the dolls are gorgeous and were quickly sold out at most dealers.
First up is the Indian Poppy. She wears an elegant embroidered golden yellow satin evening gown. The ensemble is accented with gold and pink beaded earrings, gold cuff, and bangle bracelets. She has dark brown ornate hair and intense eyes: an exotic beauty indeed.
Doll stand is included.
This is the best of the bunch for me. She has the Bergdorf screening (for readers not familiar with the Bergdorf Goodman Poppy, check her here, she is very rare) on a Latina skintone. The combination is irresistible, the re-interpretation of an indian gown is gorgeous and I love the earrings. Perfection. Almost. I wish she had some kind of sandals instead of the golden simple kitten heel pumps she sports.
Spicy in Spain
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
The second Poppy is from Spain! She is wearing an ebony dress with a layered lace black skirt and chiffon bodice with ruffle detail at the neckline and sleeves. Her dark blonde-brown hair is accented with a black straw hat with black ribbon band, an embroidered clutch with multi-coloured floral design, gold hoop earrings, and a dark stone ring.
Doll stand is included.
David said this Poppy has a new screening, which I find really nice. Her outfit is a bit conservative - I'd like it more with pants and bolero jacket, more like Ralph Lauren's S/S 2013 Spanish styles - but then it would not be a 1965 Fair doll! She is very beautiful and the hair colour is also a first for Poppy. She has the Caucasian skin tone.
Her accessories are TDF - embroided purse, lovely hat and a ring! Again simple shoes though, the bane of Poppy.
Item #PP050
Sweet in Switzerland
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
Third one comes from Switzerland! Poppy now is red-headed with the Japan skin tone She wears a white dotted chiffon blouse, short full blue skirt, white jersey tights, and blue tweed cape. It's accented with a white faux fur hat, hand muff, and a pair of faux fur trimmed skates. Doll stand is included.
Another beauty and this one probably is the most popular with collectors. The combination of red hair, Japan skintone, smoky eyes and pale lips never fails to deliver. Add to that the cute cape, hat, muff and ice skates, and voila! Success!
Item #PP051
Pretty in Polynesia
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
Next up is the Polynesian Poppy! Her ensemble features a blue and lavender tropical print. She wears a one-piece swimsuit, matching wrap skirt, and royal blue satin jacket. Accenting this versatile outfit are gold and turquoise bracelets, a beaded necklace, and a delicate flower in her gorgeous black hair. The ensemble also features a pair of lavender faux leather sandal heels and matching clutch bag. Doll stand is included.
This is again a beautifull doll with smoky eyes, dark hair and a slightly tan skin tone. Her screening is similar to the Reluctant Debutant Poppy (one of the first ever Poppies, see her here) and I like the versatility of her three-piece outfit. Good to see sandals too. Her necklace is the most intricate made for a Poppy according to David Buttry. I love the bracelets too.
Item #PP052
Joyful in Japan
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
Last, but not least, is the Japanese Poppy - a platinum haired doll in a Japan skin tone body. David said they wanted to present a doll that would be inspired by geisha but not be a replica of them, hence the hair colour and modern accessories.. She wears a delicate pink satin custom multi-coloured floral print kimono accented with a cream, gold, and hot pink brocade obi. A white clutch, pearl earrings, and pink kitten heels with bow details on the toe finish off the look. Doll stand is included.
If she had a fan, hair ornaments and proper geisha flip flops, I would have ordered her instantly as I love the kimono. She has also a never-done-before facial screening, which is lovely.
Joyful in Japan
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013
Last, but not least, is the Japanese Poppy - a platinum haired doll in a Japan skin tone body. David said they wanted to present a doll that would be inspired by geisha but not be a replica of them, hence the hair colour and modern accessories.. She wears a delicate pink satin custom multi-coloured floral print kimono accented with a cream, gold, and hot pink brocade obi. A white clutch, pearl earrings, and pink kitten heels with bow details on the toe finish off the look. Doll stand is included.
If she had a fan, hair ornaments and proper geisha flip flops, I would have ordered her instantly as I love the kimono. She has also a never-done-before facial screening, which is lovely.
Generally a very strong Poppy collection, which left the collectors really pleased and the dolls nearly sold out! I picked the Indian Poppy for my collection and will wait her impatiently!
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