Be Mine is the Poppy Parker Valentine doll you did not know you wanted!

The new year begins with a special edition Poppy Parker gift set just in time for February’s Valentine's Day. Designed by Integrity Toys designer David Buttry, "Be Mine" Poppy Parker is a fun gift set that comes appropriately in a heart shaped box!

Item # 15112

Be Mine

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Special Edition Valentine's Day Gift Set

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: In Stock, Should Ship Soon After Winner's Payments Are Received

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Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Chocolate Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S&H - Special W Club Price: $175 + 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:

When Poppy Parker was cast to be the face of Internationally-renowned chocolatier "Crusheys", her first assignment was to film a commercial for their special Valentine's Day box of chocolates. While she was thrilled to have that honor, the romantic theme of the commercial and being so far away from home left her feeling lonely... until she saw that none other than Sergio Silva was cast to be her love interest! She was so happy to gaze upon his familiar (and handsome!) face, that she was hours into filming before noticing that Chip had sent a "good luck" gift box to the set filled with all kinds of jewelry, flowers and a note that simply said "Be Mine! Love XOXO, Chip"... -Designed By David Buttry

Included:

• Adorably sweet look comprised of a red mini-dress with "pearl" buttons and white collar, cuff and ruffle details;

• Second super-cute look comprised of a pink and white polka-dot bodysuit with pink twill hot pants and red sleeveless sweater vest;

• Removable red belt with attached satchel bag;

• White tights;

• Striped over-the-knee socks;

• Red hair bow;

• Red platforms with bow detail;

• White kitten heels;

• Red heart sunglasses;

• "Silver" hoop earrings;

• White heart earrings;

• White heart purse;

• Magnetic heart brooch;

• Charm bracelet;

• Red wide-brimmed hat;

• Bunch of "roses";

• Poppy Parker hands;

• Alternate pair of long manicure hands;

• Deluxe heart-shaped box packaging;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

A great idea: Poppy Parker as a Valentine’s Day gift set! And in a gorgeous box too! She comes with two outfits and many accessories. The doll has the Misty Hollows screening (and hairstyle) and that orange red lipstick looked more pure red on the presentation video. Her first outfit (the dress) again has Misty Hollow vibes/ It reminds me of old 60s dolls and I cannot say I am thrilled with it. Poppy is a high fashion model for me, so these looks do not thrill me at all. Same goes for the more early 70s second look with the polka dot bodysuit, gilet and shorts, combined with those striped socks. I love the heart shaped glasses and bag and the belt/pouch one but that’s it. I did enter the lottery but it was more for the whole package/novelty kind of thing. Did not win and frankly, it was just fine.

You can see a video of the doll below:

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

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2025 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.

The third W Club doll is another Poppy - Return To Misty Hollows!

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.

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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.

Dolly Day 2024 - only one day for the previously week-long IT release extravaganza

This W Club year we only got one Dolly Day instead of the multiple days presentations and reveals of dolls and offers usually organised by IT and the club. The unveils were slim pickings accordingly, with the first one being newly available doll replacement bodies, the second a Misaki release, the third a doll outfit and the fourth a Tulabelle True collection. We are going to focus on the last two reveals here.

Item # 12328

Down For Glamour Fashion Set

The Jason Wu™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Early January 2025

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Fashion pack only, no dolls included. Doll modeling the fashion is a prototype and is not available for purchase. This fashion is designed to fit Fashion Royalty and similar 12-inch/1:6 scale fashion dolls.

MSRP: $95 + S&H - Special W Club Price: $85 + 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:

Dress up any of your Fashion Royalty or similar scale dolls that are down for glamour in this fabulous fashion set by Jason Wu.

Included:

• Glamorous look comprised of a dramatic long black "down" puffer coat with tie waist;

• Black bandeau top with bow detail;

• Black knee-length skirt with gathered waist, tiered with accordion pleats and alternate sheer patterned fabric;

• Sheer black tights with fashionable thick back seam;

• Black strappy high-heels with golden heel and buckle;

• Golden martelé texture clutch purse;

• Golden dangle earrings;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is a Jason Wu ensemble, comprising of a combination of separates from his Fall 2022 RTW collection as seen below:

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Whereas I find the real clothes gorgeous, the doll translation leaves me cold. The fit and fall of the fabrics leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the lower parts of both coat and skirt. Kudos for the gorgeous shoes, much better tan those shown in the runway photos.

And unfortunately, we do not get the gorgeous Ayemeline shown wearing the outfit. If she was available, I would order her ASAP. Maybe she can be a club doll in 2025, yes Integrity?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Fashion set only; prototype Aymeline doll is not included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

 Item # 88078

Adored

Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

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Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + 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:

As the creative director for her brand, Tulabelle had an impossible challenge for the launch party- how do you dress to embody the spirit of the amazing Prismatica collection without taking away the focus and attention from it? She thought she nailed it, but she looked so adorably gorgeous that much of the social media buzz was, of course, focused on her! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Fun look comprised of a matching metallic blue cropped jacket and mini-skirt with button detail;

• Silver metallic bustier;

• Silver "leather" knee-high boots;

• Adorable rainbow-glazed fabric handbag with oversized bow detail;

• LOVE "silver" and multi-color "jeweled" choker necklace;

• "Silver" butterfly ring;

• Large "silver" hoop earrings;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is the Tulabelle does Barbie collection. Seriously, it’s giving Fashionistas vibes so much. And it’s a bit galling to keep getting Tulabelle with brown eyes while darker skinned dolls get green or light blue eyes. Stop doing that IT designers. Nice outfit, as if inspired by her grandma’s ski-bunny days. We have seen the choker and butterfly ring before.

Item # 88079

Three Of Hearts

Hollis Hughes™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

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Head Sculpt: Hollis

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Light Pink

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + 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:

When Tulabelle wants to create a buzz, she absolutely must enlist the help of her friend, Hollis Hughes! Modeling one of the hottest looks from the Prismatica Collection, Hollis managed to charm all of the A-list influencers at the launch party and in doing so, became a trending topic on all the top social media sites! And she may even have stolen a heart or two... or three! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Flirty look comprised of an asymmetrical purple ruffled chiffon mini-dress;

• Sheer purple mid-calf stockings with bow detail;

• Purple chrome "leather" handbag;

• Purple chrome "leather" closed-toe platform pumps;

• Adorable multi-colored heart drop earrings;

• "Silver" bangle bracelets;

• Epoxy filled ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Cute but too close to Barbie - even Misaki has had a variation of this type of dress. Can we banish this to fashion purgatory for the next 400 years at least? Love the earrings. The bangs are too severe for the rest of the doll.

Item # 88080

Bubble Up

Lark Lawrence™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

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Head Sculpt: Lark

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Golden Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + 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:

Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Tulabelle insisted that Lark Lawrence also attend the launch party and she just knew the perfect look to match her bubbly spirit! Lark created some of the most talked about social media posts from the whole event when she starting blowing bubbles from a wand that spelled out "TRUE" and even inspired a viral social media challenge craze based on that iconic moment! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Whimsical look comprised of a rainbow pastel micro-sequined bubble mini-dress layered over a separate pink satin strapless bra;

• Pink chrome open-toe high-heeled ankle boots;

• Pink satin purse with handcuff chain;

• Dramatic statement necklace covered with Aurora Borealis "stones";

• Matching earrings;

• Matching bangle bracelets;

• Matching oversized ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Again a very Barbie look for Lark. These dolls all look like extras from the Barbie film. The eyeshadow looks a bit harsh, especially compared with her lip colour. Love the necklace. Is it me or are these dolls coming with less stuff then the previous TRUE collection?

Item # 88081

Precious Cargo

Cabot Clark™ Fashion Figure

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

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Head Sculpt: Cabot

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Light Brown Flocked

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + 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:

No collection launch would be successful without the glam squad's "not-so-secret" weapon, Cabot Clark! Usually, it's his amazing styling that takes center stage! But his fabulous launch party ensemble, coupled with the gorgeous photos he posted with his better half, Milo Montez, who is always on hand to support his man, really set the internet on fire! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Trendy look comprised of a multi-color cropped tweed jacket and pink metallic cargo pants;

• Cropped pink and yellow t-shirt;

• Pink "suede" high top sneakers;

• Pink "suede" happy face print doll-sized tote bag;

• Chain necklace;

• Magnetic brooches;

• White sunglasses with pink lenses;

• Pink jersey socks;

• Pair of homme hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Figure stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.;

This is by far the best doll of this collection, the only one I entered the lottery for. Cabot looks quite different from his previous incarnations, fresh and exciting. He could be part of the Queer Eye team! Love both the outfit and the accessories. his jacket looks like Chanel (especially with the brooch), while the smiley tote makes a good contrast to that. Precious Cargo or saving grace?

You can see the dolls spinning around in the video below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final products may vary. The decor and backdrops are not included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. The dolls cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included. All text 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. FASHION ROYALTY 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.

Integrity Toys 2024 convention - Stilettos Out day 2: Poppy Parker luncheon

The country that attendees of the 2024 convention found themselves in on the 2nd day, according to the clues given to them, was"Switzerland" (the previous evening they were in Monaco). Participants of the Poppy Parker Luncheon found out that "Bird Of Prey" Poppy Parker, designed by David Buttry, was the event's centerpiece doll. During the event, two additional convention items were revealed for attendees to purchase, the "Drop Dead Gorgeous" Tulabelle True doll and the "Crack The Code" Spy Accessory Pack, also designed by David.Finally, attendees learned about their "Illusive Beauty" Poppy Parker giveaway doll, designed by David Buttry, along with the final accessory set for Donna Drake's "Cryptic Cases" gift set, designed by Alain Tremblay. Next stop was “Morocco” and the Fashion Bazaar, giving everyone a chance to purchase stuff from other attendees and also strut down the runway, showing off their modelling skills.

Item # 77263

Bird Of Prey

Poppy Parker® Centerpiece Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 550

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By David Buttry

Beautiful Poppy doll, which compliments nicely the Après-Ski Asset Poppy that was available also for non attendee club members. I am not crazy about how the lower part of the jumpsuit looks, it seems frumpy even on promo photos. The inspiration is from an Yves Saint-Laurent look from his 1968 Spring/Summer collection.

Item # 77264

Illusive Beauty

Poppy Parker® Giveaway Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Light Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By David Buttry

After all the other convention Poppies, she feels a bit like a letdown. She is a bit bland and washed out, closer to Barbie then any Poppy we have seen so far - and what about the Action Accents Barbie set?. The jumpsuit (again!) colours help solidify this a lot. Emma Peel is of course a major inspiration for Poppy, as we have seen lots of times before here and here, with much better results.

Item # 75033B

Cryptic Cases

Gift Set Accessory Set B

The NU. Fantasy™ Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 600

Accessory pack designed to go into the Imogen Lennox as Donna Drake "Cryptic Cases" Welcome Doll Gift Set.

Designed to fit NF 3.0 and similar 12-inch/1:6 scale fashion dolls.

Designed By Alain Tremblay

Cannot say I am thrilled with this outfit, maybe apart from the scarf. But it is better than yet another jumpsuit.

Item # 88082

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Tulabelle True™ Convention Exclusive Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 500

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Light Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By David Buttry

Cute Tulabelle but honestly, she looks like a gift wrapped nude doll without the fur jacket lol. We have seen the spiked shoes before, but the bag is the Jewelled Hobo Mini by McQueen.

Item # 77262

Crack The Code

Convention Exclusive Spy Accessory Pack

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 300

Accessory pack only, no doll included (doll modeling the outfit is Après-Ski Asset Poppy Parker). Designed to fit Poppy Parker and similar scale dolls. Designed By David Buttry

Nice pack - actually fashion pack as it includes a lovely black trench coat (and blouse/bodysuit?). Après-Ski looks amazing in it.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final products may vary. These collectibles are 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, FASHION ROYALTY, NU. FACE, EAST 59TH, METEOR, NU. FANTASY, TULABELLE TRUE & CO. 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.

Integrity Toys 2024 convention - Stilettos Out day 1: The convention collection and welcome doll

This year, Integrity Toys decided that it was about time they returned to an in-person convention, instead of the virtual online events they organized from 2020 onward, because of the pandemic. It sold out as is always the case with the IT events. They did a rehearsal last year with the Curated event (which was sold out as well but it left much to be desired in the organization department). So you can imagine that all club members, even the ones not attending, held their breath waiting for the event to start.

And then the unexpected happened: attendees received an email, about a week from the event, that the dolls for the convention had not arrived and would not be at the hotel, due to a combination of port workers three-day strike, the repeated hurricanes striking US east coast etc. Instead, attendees would have to make do with the prototype dolls on display, a QR code system to place their orders on-site. The dolls would ship to the attendees homes after the event and the company would supply gift cards as credit for the shipping costs. The furore of the club members was such (plus pointing out a clause in the terms and conditions of the convention ticket that specified free shipping in case the dolls were not delivered at the event), that IT had to change course and give real free shipping to all attendees. Of course those attending that come outside the US still have to pay taxes /custom duties when dolls are shipped to them instead of travelling back in their suitcase, and that is quite an extra cost to shoulder. The overall tone of the email did not help, as it was far from apologetic and more like “oops! we had an accident, no biggie”. The fact that the company waits until the very last week before an event to receive their merchandise for it shows poor planning. Even people like me, outside the US, knew about the hurricane season troubles, even the planned port workers strike. Also, since the pandemic, shipping keeps having serious problems with being on time (not that it did not have any before, but…), so it is always prudent to plan ahead of time. Anyway, let’s hope that all this will be seriously addressed at some point in the convention, directly from IT to their loyal, hard cash earned paying customers face to face.

So, on with the show - what is the Stilettos Out story all about? As per the club email:

Many highly sought-after, ultra-rare artefacts have disappeared all over the world and no one, not even the savviest, most fashionable detectives from the the SSB (Secret Style Bureau) and other covert agencies like FPI (Fashion Police International) have been able to figure out how these seemingly disconnected items are related! This year’s convention attendees were invited to participate in this intriguing mystery, tasked to help fictional true crime podcaster/blogger Donna Drake collect clues that will ultimately solve this decades-old cold case!

On the first day of the event, attendees arrived for registration (with early registration taking place on the previous day) and received their welcome bag, which included a mysterious dossier with some clues, and also learned they were getting a Welcome Gift Set, seeing the first part, the "Cryptic Cases" Imogen Lennox as Donna Drake doll, to be completed with more clothes and accessories during the event. The whole thing is part of the clue searching, as she’s the investigating agent all attendees must help uncover the mystery. Below, you can see the Welcome Gift Set doll as well as the Convention Collection dolls, available for attendees at the Souvenir Shop along with the NU. Face Seven Style Lab, which will be in the next article.

Item # 75033

Cryptic Cases

Imogen Lennox® As Donna Drake™ Gift Set

The NU. Fantasy™ Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Welcome Doll

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Imogen

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Dark Espresso

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Alain Tremblay

Imogen looks beautiful and must have been a welcome surprise to people registering for the convention, as there had been no mention of a welcome doll in the event communication. She does remind me of Be Daring Imogen 2016 club upgrade doll and also the Tropicalia 2012 convention had Imogen as a welcome gift set too! She looks quite basic now, let’s see what else she will acquire during the event to complete her set - and solve the mystery perhaps?

Item # 91558

Lethal Rose

Vanessa Perrin® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Vanessa 1.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Espresso Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jessy Ayala

Vanessa looks like an Old Hollywood screen siren here, like Ava Gardner or Jane Russel. Bombshell material! Her screening looks a bit off to me, as if she’s trying to imitate someone else - let’s say Natalia for example.The hairstyle contributes to that feeling as well.Love her opera glasses! The shoes, corsage and stiletto (this style of a dagger makes it a stiletto) could have been part of the Magia 2000 Vanessa, no?

Item # 82176

La Sombra

Alejandra Luna™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Alejandra

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Lunar Lavender

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jessy Ayala

Alejandra is at her most daring here, with shaved brows and a very revealing sexy outfit. Unfortunately she looks like a Cold Carbon pale imitation (pun intended) and also channels a certain singer that I feel disgusted even thinking about, because of his abuse issues. Hard pass.

Item # 77260

Gold Season

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By David Buttry

Cute Poppy but looks like a mash up of previous releases: Take Midas Touch, give her the Lady Luck/Spice screening in matching colours and an outfit reminiscent of Gold Snap, shake well and presto! She looks gorgeous and the photo above kind of gives Diana Ross vibes during her Supremes era.

Item # 77261

Swiss Miss Behave

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

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Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Silver Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By David Buttry

Poppy Parker plays Leia Organa in Star Wars: The Fashion Movie! Her braided hairstyle, apart from the famous film icon, reminds me of the Tokyo Twilight Poppy. She has the Spicy in Spain screening. Do you remember the Style Lab 2018 convention collection? It was named Miss behave and had a build-a-doll Poppy Parker doll as gift if you had all the collection bought (her pieces were hidden inside the other doll/outfit boxes). Her outfit is very 60s era space age looks, like the ones made by Courrèges and Cardin.

Item # 88086

Raven

Tate Tanaka™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Collection

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Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Tate

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Fire Red

Designed By David Buttry

A new version of Tate Tanaka is always good news. When I first saw online photos of this guy from the convention (the prototype doll displayed there), I was instantly smitten. After a while though I noticed two things that made me go hmmm - his bland screening and his huge forehead. When you name a character Raven, you should go that little bit towards the goth connotations, no? Some eyeliner, a stronger brow. The suit is kind of tame, if you take out the boots and leather cummerbund, but I like its texture, like a deconstructed tweed.

Item # 73061

Agent Sugar North

Constance Madssen® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

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Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Head Sculpt: Constance

Body Type: E59 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Honey Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Chris Stoeckel

A lovely version of Constance, that somehow does not pass muster for a spy, even though she is holding a retro-futuristic gun and a finger cigarette holder. She’s more like a film noir heroine, who just murdered her cheating husband and is waiting for the sleuth protagonist to show up. I love the light blue stones of her jewellery set.

Item # 91561

Ritorno Alla Vita

Elyse Jolie™ as Elisa Bianchi™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

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Salesroom Exclusive

Edition Size: 550

Head Sculpt: Elyse

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Sandy Blonde Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Alain Tremblay

Who is the mysterious character embodied by Elyse? Do not google it, you’re in for a great laugh (or not, depending on your situation). Don;t they google the perspective names of characters before they trademark them? LOL. Anyway, she’s a gorgeous doll, with an amazing gown and quite an original screening for Elyse. it shows what you can do if you step, even just a bit, out of the so-called box. Great work Alain (he designed Imogen too). Having said that, she has very minimal accessories - and why aren’t the shoes photographed with the rest of them? She needed at least a bracelet and a ring.

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

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