Meteor ladies go to the Rococo Ball!

W Club members received an email presenting them with two different mini collections - a Meteor one (four dolls) and a Jason Wu one (two dolls- see next post). The four new Meteor collection dolls, include a brand new character, and are all designed by Integrity Toys designer Vaughn Sawyers. Three of the Meteor Collection dolls are only be available for purchase from authorised Integrity Toys dealers, while the fourth one is an IT Direct lottery exclusive. The concept for the collection is that the ladies are lavishly dressed to attend the Meteor's Rococo Ball, an extravagant evening affair. They come very near the Grand Gala in Rome Magia 2000 doll - with the definitive source of inspiration being the Moschino Fall 2020 collection, Chanel Haute Couture Fall 1990 and of course Queen Charlotte from the TV series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. You can watch a video presentation here.

image from ElleD55

Item # 46021

Serving Cake

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Red Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Keeki Adaeze is putting her own twist on the Meteor's latest outrageously themed evening, inspired by the luscious trappings of the Rococo era! Is she the modern reincarnation of Queen Marie Antoinette? One thing is certain, her look is on point for the evening and she is ready to hold court at the Meteor!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with fully rooted hair, ornately braided and intertwined with a bright pink ribbon, as well as hand-applied eyelashes;

• Hooded cropped jacket with layered ruffled cuffs;

• Low-rise shorts;

• Rococo-inspired printed bodysuit;

• Thigh-high stockings;

• Pink platform boots with pink ribbon lace-up detail;

• Golden drip hoop earrings featuring "M" logo;

• Bangle bracelets with "pearl" and "crystal stone" insets;

• Statement ring;

• "Let them eat cake" purse;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

The transformation of Keeki is incredible here, she looks like a totally different character. I do not love the light pink lipstick (would have preferred a slightly darker tone to de-Barbiefy her). The athleisure version of rococo style clothes works great despite the tired paisley print, even though the bag looks more like something from Adidas or Thom Browne (depending on your budget). Love the corset (and would be great if I could snatch it somewhere down the line) and the oversize M earrings. The silhouette seems to have a lot in common with this outfit from Moschino Fall 2020 collection.

Item # 46024

Succession

Nyasha Lauder™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Nyasha Lauder

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Dark Brown With Honey Brown Highlights

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Putting her own spin on a classic Rococo look just in time for another fabulous soiree at the Meteor, Nyasha Lauder takes it to the next level of extravagance! This new "belle of the ball" is ready to party and make an impression!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair styled in an extravagant bouffant look, as well as hand-applied eyelashes;

• Matching top and skirt with pannier-inspired patch pockets;

• Ruffled choker with ribbon bow detail;

• Dark brown mesh stockings;

• Thigh-high boots;

• Macaron-inspired purse;

• Cuff bracelet adorned with "pearls" and other embellishments;

• Drop earrings;

• Two finger rings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is by far my favourite doll from this collection. And this comes not only from the beautiful lady but her outfit as well, hence I pre-ordered and got confirmed for her (even though I was late at least an hour in seeing the email, travelling home on a bus). Nyasha comes originally from the Color Infusion line, so it is really great seeing her here and in this towering pompadour hairstyle. Wish she had a heart shaped beauty mark to complete the look. The outfit seems to be lifted off this Moschino Fall 2020 one. I only wish the pink was instead light gold, to show off more. The pleather boots look a lot like the ones worn throughout the Chanel Fall 1990 Haute Couture collection - and would have matched the outfit Chameleon Vanessa was wearing  in the Supermodel convention collection, which was lifted from that very same couture collection.

Item # 46025

Head Over Heels

Taliyah Harper™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2023

MSRP: $175 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Taliyah Harper (New Sculpt/New Character!)

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Toffee

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Taliyah makes her official entrance at the Meteor and what an impact she makes! Clad in her show-stopping floor-length redingote and thigh-high boots, this girl is ready to steal the show and put on the performance of a lifetime, leaving her new fans wanting more!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with intricately braided rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Showstopping floor-length redingote style coat (inspired by riding coats worn during the Rococo era) with lavishly embroidered trim, lace-up corset detail on the back, and ruffled cuffs;

• Matching purple high-cut bodysuit;

• Full-leg high-heeled boots with sassy contrasting red heels;

• "Jeweled" cross earrings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

There’s something weird going on with the eyes of this one - maybe they are painted too close to the nose? In any case, the wide face syndrome hits once again. why is it so hard to have a narrow face sculpt created? It is so wide that all its features look too small proportionately. Maybe a future version will look better. The tight hairstyle does not help her either. The outfit looks great, even though the embroidery on the skirt of the coat could have been designed a bit more meticulously - it looks half finished. For $175.00 I expect a bit more in this department. It again reminds me of a Chanel Haute Couture Fall 1990 ensemble - a brilliant red one with gold embroidery. Only the skirt is missing.

Item # 46022

Holding Court

Amirah Majeed™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Mid-To-Late June

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Amirah Majeed

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Cocoa

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $175 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $165 + 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.

The Story:

While Amirah Majeed normally likes to oversee operations at the Meteor, she was so inspired by the Rococo theme that for this one special night, she had to come up with a truly extraordinary look that put her front and center, and her friends all agree that she understood the assignment to a tee!

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Ornate bright green Rococo-inspired dress, featuring an intricately designed bodice with embroidered details and appliqué ribbons, as well as a period-inspired pleated skirt;

• Bright green cage/pannier petticoat;

• Bright green thigh-high boots with golden lace-up detail;

• Fan-shaped purse with elaborate, custom-printed artwork;

• Cuff bracelet with "pearl" accents and cameo ornament;

• Dual-strand "pearl" and "diamond" drop necklace;

• Matching drop earrings;

• Finger ring;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity;

This is the best version of Amirah yet! Her colouring, her hair, her face, all look beautiful. If I could afford her now, I would try, even though I am not crazy about her outfit. This particular green looks garish compared to the rest of the collection. Also, the pouf skirt draping leaves a lot to be desired. Pity, as she is such a lovely doll. The dress looks a lot like this one from the Moschino Fall 2020 collection.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Mirror and other props are not included. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. 

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. METEOR, POPPY PARKER and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. 

JASON WU COLLECTION is a trademark of JWU, LLC. and is used under permission.

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.

New Basic Edition dolls by Integrity Toys available now!

We knew there were new basic edition dolls coming from Integrity Toys since last year, and here they are at last. They were unveiled to club members last Friday and come from various Integrity Toys brands and designers. And guess what? Not only they are now available for purchase, they ship right after you pay for them too. No waiting, no preorder - almost instant gratification.

So what are basic edition dolls you say? The company says this:

“For those unfamiliar with the concept, unlike most other Integrity Toys dolls that are more elaborate in detail and more limited in nature, Basic Edition dolls are the best way for both new and seasoned collectors alike to be able to buy beautiful Integrity Toys dolls to dress up and play with! They tend to have a lower price point and a much larger edition size (which sometimes includes restocking*) that make them more accessible to the general public.”

*Restocking will be evaluated by IT according to demand.

The basic dolls have had a variety of names throughout the years, most usually Close Up dolls. And yes, they are a great way to be introduced to what the company has to offer, at a lower price than their usual offerings - even though nowadays the price is closer to what regular line dolls were back then. Four dolls, from four different lines (FR, NU Face, Poppy Parker and Meteor), plus an accessories pack that is actually completing the NU Face doll, rather than a separate, versatile item. W Club members had a priority purchase window until today, with a lower price than that of the general public. Let’s check them out.

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Item #91537

Bombshell Beach

Natalia Fatalé™ Basic Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Light Sandy Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $99 + S & H

MSRP: $115 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Natalia Fatalé is ready to be noticed, as she relaxes by the pool at her favourite Italian resort, dressed in nothing but the most expensive designer swimsuit her stylists could find! After all, a girl's gotta be remembered, even when she's wearing almost nothing!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

High-fashion, ocean-inspired, hand-drawn, and custom-printed swimsuit;

"Golden" starfish earrings;

"Golden" chain bracelet

Clear pink high-heeled sandals;

"Golden" cat-eye sunglasses with orange lenses;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Doll stand.

I was expecting that either Veronique or Vanessa would get the basic doll spot for the Fashion Royalty line, but Natalia beat them to it. She’s good looking but not a doll that I’d characterise as “have to get”, especially if one already has similarly styled/coloured Natalias. The bathing suit and jewellery are referencing the one worn by Ocean Drive Agnes, very Versace. Good to see the price still at $99.00.

Item #46030

Pose Like An Egyptian

Amirah Majeed™ Basic Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: 1500*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Amirah

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $99 + S & H

MSRP: $115 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Posing for the advertisement of the Meteor's next big Egypt-themed pool party, Amirah looks absolutely stunning in her fashionable pure white bikini!

-Designed by Vaughn Sawyers

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Sexy white bikini with narrow ribbon straps and ties;

• Platform wedge sandals with shimmery holographic strap detail;

• "Golden" hoop earrings;

• Pair of manicured hands;

• Bonus pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand.

I still do not like this sculpt, it has never reached its full potential so far. It does not help that the prototype doll is wonky eyed - I hope they fix this in production. Her swimsuit looks gorgeous and so do her platform sandals. The Cleopatra vibes are strong with this one.

Item #77234

Island Time

Poppy Parker™ Basic Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $110 + S & H

MSRP: $125 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

What better look to finish her fabulous trip to Palm Springs than this simple printed sundress? As the Californian sun sets on one of the most successful adventures of her life, Poppy Parker jets off for a quick island getaway, so she can be refreshed to take on the world!

-Designed by David Buttry

Included:

• 12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Bright, strapless, custom-printed babydoll dress;

• Matching cork wedge sandals;

• Chunky "silver" bangle bracelet with turquoise cloisonné finish;

• Matching stud earrings;

• Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

• Doll stand.

A dark haired Poppy is not what one would expect for a basic doll release, since traditionally the blonde ones are more popular. And since the first one had brown hair, I was expecting this one to be blonde, even though the combination here is better: black hair, hungarian skin tone and brown eyes. Delicious. The dress has the same print as Double Agents Poppy’s dress.

Item #82157

Night Out

Erin Salston™ Basic Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 5000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Mahogany

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

W Club Price: $110 + S & H

MSRP: $125 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Never one to be outdone by her fellow top models, Erin Stalston makes a rare appearance wearing a re-imagined version of one of her friend's most iconic dresses! Putting her own twist on a look is one of Erin's fashion "specialties" and she is more than happy to tell everyone that she's the one who actually came up with it!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Micro-sequined cocktail mini-dress, with contrasting white satin shoulder draping detail (non-removable);

• Slingback dark smoke clear vinyl pumps with statement heels;

• "Diamond" stud earrings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Doll stand.

Erin was very much expected to appear soon as she has been gone a while. Probably the most beautiful of the basic dolls of this wave, she reminds me a lot of High End Envy Erin, which is one of my favourite Erin releases. The dress is recreating the one worn by Mademoiselle Lilith Blair doll. And if seeing such an elaborate dress on a basic doll strucks you as unusual, you have not seen the accompanying accessory pack yet - with the slightly more expensive price of this doll plus the pack, you pay the price of a regular release doll. I can’t say I like this but it still gives people the opportunity to get a gorgeous doll for less, if they can skip the extras.

Item # 82158

Bow-tique Details

Accessory Pack

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 4000*

Expected Ship Date: In Stock

Accessory Pack ONLY!

**Designed to complete the "Night Out" Erin Salston Basic Edition doll's fashion; no doll or other fashion included.

Accessories can also fit other 1:6 scale fashion dolls from the Fashion Royalty and NU. Face collections!

W Club Price: $65 + S & H

MSRP: $80 + S & H

Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 accessory pack per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.

*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.

The Story:

Looking for just the right accessories to complete that special, totally glamorous look? Search no more! While this set was created to beautifully accessorize the "Night Out" Basic Erin Salston doll (sold separately), the components included are compatible with all Fashion Royalty® and NU. Face™ 1:6 scale fashion dolls!

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

• White satin bow/train;

• Shimmery black tights;

• Blue "leather" handbag with "pearl" strap and bow detail;

• Bow-shaped hair brooch;

• "Diamond" choker necklace;

• "Silver" butterfly ring;

• Black platform high-heels with studded ankle straps;

• Pair of flocked, black velvet, gloved hands (that can be worn either short or long);

• Alternate pair of long-manicured hands.

If one wants a complete Erin, this pack is the way. I have to say that the manicured hands should have been the ones included with the basic doll instead of the ones she now has. We see velvet gloves, which is a nice touch, even though one has to remember to store the flocked hands carefully (and separately) to avoid damage and staining. The tights are a staining danger as well. Love the bejewelled bow.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER, FASHION ROYALTY, NU. FACE, METEOR 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.

The Meteor club has a Roaring 20s remix moment

Last week w club members received an email about the unveiling of new dolls - and this past weekend we indeed had it - albeit without a live presentation. A new Meteor collection was revealed, with three dolls, two of them sold by dealers and one that will be available through lottery for the right to buy. This time the inspiration is the “decadent” 20s, with the clothes and styling inspired by that glamorous decade. Having already had a previous Meteor collection done with a retro inspiration again (the 70s, which I must remind you, were very much influenced by the 20s in fashion, at least in the first half of the decade), it is a bit jarring to still cling to the past for inspiration, especially when the first Meteor collection proved that contemporary fashion is its strong point (and Vaughn’s best). With the fashion buzz around emerging black designers stronger than ever, and their fashions making waves across the media, social or not, it is a pity that we do not get current trends but instead rehashes of past decades, no matter if they’re beautiful or not. Please give us some inspirations from Peter Do, Christopher John Rogers and Pyer Moss, with some Zerina Akers styling next time.

Item # 46016

Enigmatic Reinvention

Navia Phan™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Roaring 20's Remix Collection

Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: In-stock. (Should ship shortly after winner's payments are received)

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Navia Phan

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Jeweled two-toned chiffon flapper inspired dress, with layered, deconstructed "raw edged" ruffle detail, and separate strapless satin bodysuit;

Long, art deco inspired earrings, with inset "stone" accents;

Three bangle bracelets;

Oversized ring with purple "stone" detail;

Cabbage leaf inspired cloche hat with tulle veil;

Colorful cocktail accessory;

Long tulle gloves;

Tall high-heeled shoes with metallic ornaments;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I still don’t like Navia’s sculpt. Her face has a weird shape with a very large and angular bottom part that does not click with me. She does fit the era with this hairstyle and make up pretty well and is definitely an improvement on herfirst appearance, but I still can’t bring myself to buy her. Her dress is gorgeous though. If I can find it separately, I might get it. The veil over the hat looks weird in the photo worn by the doll, but the rest of the accessories are awesome. Should have come with a small jewelled bag though.

Navia Phan Offer Type:

W Club Members-only right-to-buy lottery;

Right-to-buy Lottery Participation Deadline:

Oct. 25th, 2021, Noon Eastern time;

Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lottery):

Enigmatic Reinvention Navia Phan: $160.00 + S&H each;

Shipping Timing: In-stock, will ship once the lottery winners have paid;

Item # 46017

Dangerous Curves

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Roaring 20's Remix Collection

Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Winter 2021/22

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Cognac

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Dark navy 1920's inspired cocktail dress, with sheer, asymmetrical cutout on the front and pleating details at the bust line;

Art deco inspired earrings with inset "stone" detailing;

Elaborate beaded necklace;

"Jeweled" cuff bracelets;

Two rings;

Chrome pleather purse;

Faux-fur stole;

Colorful cocktail accessory;

Newly developed high-heeled shoes with "O" heel design;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Easily the best doll of the collection, Zuri once again steals the spot. She reminds me so much of the Dior Haute Couture 1997 collection, both dress and doll styling, that I could not resist in the end and pre-ordered her. I love Zuri anyway and especially when she’s painted with her tooth gap, so she’s a winner overall. Her hair colour with the afro that is styled at the front like 20s “vagues” (french for waves) is really impressive.

Item # 46018

24K Shine

Amirah Majeed™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Roaring 20's Remix Collection

Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Winter 2021/22

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Amirah Majeed

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sun-kissed

Hair Color: One Half Dark Honey Blonde and One Half Dark Brown

Eyelashes: Yes

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with long, two-toned rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Asymmetrical, micro-sequined cocktail dress with "gold" organza insets and "gold" chain detail at the bust line;

Golden earrings;

Elaborate crown accessory;

Three cuff bracelets;

One bangle bracelet;

Intricately sculpted golden clutch purse;

Champagne glass accessory;

Sparkling high-heeled shoes;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Amirah looks better than ever here but the hair colour is a major deal breaker for me. It gives her a cartoon-y vibe, but it is not a Cruella one, unfortunately. She would have looked so much better in the dark colour alone. The dress gives me a cheap vibe, despite the embroidered look - it is probably the chains at the front. If she had a huge chain necklace instead, it might have looked better. Or if the dress used the fabric that Montaigne Market Elyse did. And what’s with the crowns? This one looks more fit for a Russian royal from the pre-revolution era than a 20s flapper. Gorgeous bag, shoes and jewellery though.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2021 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

METEOR, 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.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

A Meteor just landed - and it surely caused quite a stir!

The new W Club year - and by extension the new year for Integrity Toys releases - begun on the Saturday 14th of March, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, not a good omen for the future. But yes, life must go on and we should keep on dreaming. Plus, with more and more people worldwide confined in their homes due to the virus, we doll aficionados turn even more to our passion for relief and enjoyment. This weekend brought the release of a new line for Integrity Toys, designed by Vaughn Sawyers. It’s name is Meteor and the story line involves the opening of a trendy nightclub by three friends. Three new characters, with new sculpts, were unveiled in a collection made up by five dolls, four available from Integrity Toys dealers and one for W Club members as an event doll. All are priced at $150.00. The dealer dolls arrive in the last week of March, while the event doll will arrive by the end of summer.

My thoughts on the line: I love the concept and that they are all from West Africa. The new sculpts are beautiful and will give us some really interesting dolls. I’m not crazy about all the outfits I’m seeing, but more about that in each doll’s comments. The vibe is certainly au courrant with the fashion trends as seen in the latest catwalks, particularly the decadent bourgeois trend evident in major fashion brands. The price is high, placing the dolls on a par with NuFace and near FR. I’d rather see a new line begin on a lower price level to lure people in, especially when it has a body that’s new to collectors. Better to start low, and when you see that there’s a healthy demand, raise prices. Also, releasing all dolls at once, and badly timed with people paying for older preorders, is not boding well for sales. It’s the same mistake they keep doing with East 59th and it seems they are simply not getting it.

As for the new body: in a video interview sent to Club members, Vaughn said he wanted the dolls to have a curvier body but had not time to develop a new one. So he created a new one by combining parts from other types of bodies. Here’s what Integrity Toys said about the new body:

We know that for many customers, compatibility between brands is extremely important. After careful consideration, Meteor ladies feature a newly assembled doll body composed of the following components:

• East 59th upper torso;

• Slightly re-engineered Color Infusion lower torso;

• Fashion Royalty/NU. Face arms and hands;

• Newly developed legs compatible with Fashion Royalty and NU. Face shoes.

With this fantastic body combo, these beautiful fashionistas will be able to easily borrow outfits and shoes from other dolls in your collection! You don't need to wait for more outfits to be released, you'll be able to dress, re-dress, pose and play as soon as you receive them!

The upper torso of East 59th is not the best choice for modern dolls. That body looks good for period fashions but is not aesthetically close to current fashion. They could have used the FR upper body. The lower part is a modified Colour Infusion torso. I guess that was for having a more curvy bottom. The legs are new but they say that they can share shoes with FR and NuFace. If that’s the case, why design a new foot at all? Just use existing ones. I am happy they are compatible though as the main reason I did not collect CI was their incompatibility with FR. That and their larger heads.

Let’s check each new doll and see how they look.

Item # 46000

Night Falls

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Launch

Limited Edition: 525

Available: Last Week of March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High Heel

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Midnight Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Ultra-feminine, brilliantly pleated and draped burnt-orange satin blouse featuring a sophisticated asymmetric neckline;

• Fashionable high-waist cuffed shorts;

• High-gloss taupe belt featuring an intricately designed oversized "gold" buckle;

• Deep-burgundy handbag with delicate, shimmering texture;

• Faux-suede over-the-knee / slouch high-heeled boots that can be worn in multiple ways;

• Baroque-inspired earrings with cloisonné detailing;

• Matching baroque-inspired cloisonné cuff bracelet with jeweled detailing;

• Oversized yellow "diamond" ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

• Signature designer packaging.

First one is Keeki, a beautiful lady in Nubian skintone, with lovely natural hair in a series of ponytails and whisps of baby hair on her temples. It’s a nice detail that complements her hair. I love the doll. Her make up is fresh and stylish and I really like that the lips look well defined without too many paint layers. Her outfit? The blouse needed more work on the sleeves, this type of sleeve in this scale either needs a lighter fabric or gathering at the wrists, to show off well. Now they simply look like lumps. I like the shorts and the versatility the boots. The colours are gorgeous. And her accessories are beautiful. Love the burgundy bag and the Byzantine jewellery which were done a lot by Chanel, and in a more artistic style by Yves Saint-Laurent and Christian Lacroix. And did you notice the detail on her manicured long nails? Wow. I preordered this one despite my dislike of the sleeve style, as I love the rest.

Item # 46001

In This Skin

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Launch

Limited Edition: 525

Available: Last Week of March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High Heel

Skin Tone: A-tone

Hair Color: Chocolate Copper

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Deconstructed, asymmetrical lightweight faille blouse;

• High-waisted, faux-crocodile skirt with dramatic side slit;

• High-contrast, multicolored faux-fur boa;

• Short gladiator lace-up sandals;

• Oversized "tortoiseshell" sunglasses;

• Newly developed spiral-ring earrings;

• "Golden" molded necklace;

• Pair of "golden" finger rings;

• Scaffolding inspired oversized "golden" cuff bracelet;

• Two-toned, micro-suede handbag with magnet closure;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

• Signature designer packaging.

Zuri reminds me a lot of Suri from Black Panther, and not just name-wise. She’s a fierce looking doll with the air of those legendary Yves Saint-Laurent catwalk models of the 80s, Katoucha Niane and Mounia. And that gap toothed mouth is gorgeous. Her outfit is the embodiment of one of Vaughn’s sources of inspiration, the Real Housewives Of… reality series. My objections: first of all, the sleeve does not drape well with this fabric in this scale. It should have been narrowed at the armpit, meaning a more difficult execution. Or else discarded completely. Secondly, the skirt is pleather, which means eventual destruction. I tend to avoid pleather as much as possible. Accessories are again gorgeous, especially her jewellery. If the dolls were more spaced out as releases, I’d get her too. I will later, if she does not sell out.

Item # 46002

Breaking Dawn

Amirah Majeed™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Launch

Limited Edition: 525

Available: Last Week of March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Amirah Majeed

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High Heel

Skin Tone: New Hispanic

Hair Color: Honey Ginger

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Intricately draped charmeuse blouse;

• Pale blue faded skinny jeans, featuring rhinestone appliqués;

• Faux-snake pumps;

• Oversized faux-suede and faux-leather tote bag with name tag detail;

• Newly developed, oversized "golden" sunglasses with sculpted floral detail;

• Oversized hoop earrings with "jeweled" accents;

• Extravagant "golden" sphere ring;

• Chunky giraffe print inspired cloisonné cuff bracelet;

• Pair of long manicured hands with delicately hand-applied crystals;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

• Signature designer packaging.

Amirah is the sculpt I like least of all three. And the make up does not do her any favours here. Or the hair. The blouse she’s wearing tries to incorporate so many different things that ends up being a cacophony. And have I said I really hate torn jeans?

Her accessories are nice but not with the wow factor the two previous dolls have and ditto for the jewellery. Hard pass.

Item # 46003

Edge of Night

Amirah Majeed™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Launch

Limited Edition: 525

Available: Last Week of March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Amirah Majeed

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High Heel

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Elongated, menswear-inspired, textured chiffon shirt;

• "Micro-suede", deconstructed, denim-inspired jacket;

• Pleated kilt with contrasting plaid overlays;

• Faux-leather handbag with shoulder strap detail;

• Chunky high-heeled military-inspired boots;

• Satin striped necktie;

• Faux-silver dangle earrings;

• Oversized "silver" ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands with black rhinestone appliqué on one nail and glitter French tip on the thumb;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

• Signature designer packaging.

The second version of Amirah is much better than the first. The combination of pale skin and dark hair is very attractive, especially combined with the cool toned makeup she has. Too bad she has a boring hairstyle and a version of a Thom Browne that looks and feels overworked but unfinished too. She is missing the oomph of Browne.

Item # 46004

Afterglow

Keeki Adaeze™ Dressed Doll

Meteor™: The Launch

Limited Edition: TBA

Available: Approx. Late Summer 2020

Price: $150.00, $25 deposit with preorder and $125 + S&H when doll arrives

IT DIRECT EXCLUSIVE, available only for W Club members

Head Sculpt: Keeki Adaeze

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High Heel

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Shimmering mini dress with criss-cross harness detail, worn over a sheer, long-sleeved mock-neck top;

• Show-stopping, extravagant, oversized, parka-inspired, quilted-satin and faux-fur hooded evening coat;

• Thigh-high, sheer micro-sequined boots with intricate "chrome" heels;

• "Jewel-encrusted", molded necklace (magnetized);

• Leaf inspired, chandelier earrings;

• "Jeweled" ring;

• Pair of two-toned, long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of long-manicured hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

• Signature designer packaging.

The event doll is easily the best of the bunch. Vaughn said his inspiration for this one was Cardi B, but the doll reminds me of the Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie (see below)! She could easily stand next to the Retrofuture ladies too. The sequinned boots and intricate manicured hands are the cherry on top

Photo courtesy of Mattel Inc.

So, let’s recap what is available and from where.

Available from IT Dealers

Already in-stock/Shipping approximately the last week of March 2020

Item # 46000 Night Falls Keeki Adaeze™

Item # 46001 In This Skin Zuri Okoty™

Item # 46002 Breaking Dawn Amirah Majeed™

Item # 46003 Edge of Night Amirah Majeed™

IT Direct Pre-order

Ships approximately late Summer 2020

Item # 46004 Afterglow Keeki Adaeze™

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Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie Doll photo courtesy of Mattel Inc.