New East 59th Basic dolls are announced!

Integrity Toys had announced that they would gradually change the basic dolls in all lines earlier this year. The first new one have been unveiled and they are from the East 59th line, designed by Chris Stoeckel. A new Victoire Roux and the first basic guy, Augustus "Gus" Blake, are the new additions to the basic doll releases. Integrity Toys is tweaking the process slightly. For W Club members, they are taking a pre-order for the new entries in the East 59th collection and members may order 1 per membership at special W Club pricing. That means at least one guaranteed doll per member, which is great! No more hassle and anxiety. It makes more sense for me to have members pre-order and have dolls made to order, just like with regular club dolls. Easier for the company and the buyers! The company also mentioned that “While the initial idea behind these dolls is to manufacture them "Open Edition" style (which means that more will be produced once they sell out), Integrity Toys reserves the right to "retire" these designs based on their overall popularity level at any point. Once that happens, it means that they won't be produced again.” 

Non members will be able to order the dolls once they come in stock. Depending on the edition size of the initial pre-order, it is possible that orders may have to be shipped in waves (meaning, that even though you pre-order now, you may not be in the first batch of dolls that arrive and may have to wait for a second or third batch to be produced). We will know after May 20th if multiple shipping waves are necessary.

Item # 73049

Aloha Waikiki

Victoire Roux® Basic Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Members-only Pricing: $99 + Shipping ($20 non-refundable deposit due now and balance of $79 + shipping due once the dolls ship later in 2022-2023)

Public Pricing: $109 + Shipping (available to non-members once the dolls have shipped later in 2022-2023)

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: E59

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Honey Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Included:

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

• Two-piece, white and navy polka dot bikini;

• "Martelé" (hammered) style chunky hoop earrings;

• White wayfarer style sunglasses;

• Navy open-toe high-heel sandals;

• Long manicured hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I was not expecting another Victoire as a basic doll for East 59th but here she is, in all her blonde bombshell glory. I suppose they wanted to add a blonde one, after the redhead and raven versions. This one has a better swimsuit, two piece instead of a single one, and it is in a lovely polka dot fabric. Typical accessories, lovely face. The club discount price is the basics price of last year, the public will be getting them $10.00 more.

Item # 73048

Honolulu Sunset

Augustus "Gus" Blake™ Basic Fashion Figure

The East 59th® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Members-Only Pricing: $99 + Shipping ($20 non-refundable deposit due now and balance of $79 + shipping due once the dolls ship later in 2022-2023)

Public Pricing: $109 + Shipping (available to non-members once the dolls have shipped later in 2022-2023)

Head Sculpt: Darius 1.0 / Gus

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Black Flocking

Eyelashes: N/A

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated male fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Retro-inspired, one-piece polka dot bathing suit with micro-belt at the waist;

• Narrow, white sunglasses;

• Navy blue faux-leather espadrilles with braided sole detail;

• Pair of regular male hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I love that we are getting a Darius/Gus as a basic doll, he’s one of my favourite guys and cannot have enough of him. Nubian skin tone too! I love his swimming trunks (can we have a real life pair like this to buy too?) and he’ll look gorgeous next to Laird in his striped shirt. I’m definitely getting this one! I’m not so sure about the pleather espadrilles though.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. EAST 59TH 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 Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Travelling in style: the new East 59th collection takes us on a cruise to New York

W Club members got the heads up for new dolls arriving a few days ago - a new Jem gift set and some East 59th dolls, all presented in a live reveal by Carol Roth and Alain Trembley (who informed us that this year the convention tickets will be 1300!). Chris Stoeckel, the talented designer of the East 59th line would be the special guest. Friday night was the event day and we saw a great Misfits giftset that will be available from IT Direct via the same method as the open edition basic dolls (i.e. google form to secure a time slot and then shop) on April 29th, noon Eastern Time. A small quantity will go through Sideshow. The East 59th dolls will be available through IT dealers (see the list here) and, from what I hear, most have sold out of Gus and Victoire, so hurry. Have in mind that some dealers (Sideshow included) do not do email preorders and will have the dolls available on their websites come Monday, April 26th.. Let’s see the three beautiful East 59th dolls, photographed by Vaughn Sawyers this time, as we were informed during the presentation, and comment on them.

Item # 73040

Home at Last

Lady Aurelia Grey™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Aurelia 1.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Two-piece vivid blue velvet suit;

White blouse with ruffled lace details;

Alternate pair of tomato red slacks;

Earrings with blue "stone" details;

Lavish brooch with faux-pearl and "stone" details (magnetized);

Fascinator hat;

Handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Lady Aurelia appears again as the story behind the collection is the beginning of her friendship with Victoire aboard a cruise ship to New York. Although I do love the sculpt, I never feel the urge to buy Aurelia - not yet anyway. Well, perhaps in a future version. Chris does a great job of providing so many things for the price - each doll on the line has two outfits so it feels like a giftset for the price of a doll. The fashion is more 40s style as the period is right after the war. It is nice to see this style on dolls, not something we get very often.

Item # 73041

New York Bound

Victoire Roux® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Perfectly tailored, period-inspired two-piece mustard-colored skirt suit with contrasting yellow and forest green inset details;

Flocked hat with dramatic bright yellow chiffon scarf;

Alternate, glamorous two-toned lamé evening gown;

Large cuff bracelet;

Earrings;

Forest green handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Gorgeous version of Victoire, in a victory rolls hairstyle, fitting for 1945, and her two outfits, one for day and one for evening. I love how they coordinate with the stripes and complimenting colours. And Chris manages to give a new look to the often used by Poppy breton style hat, by decorating it with a piece of fabric matching the suit. If I did not already have two redhead Victoire dolls, I’d snap this one.

Item # 73042

Romance in the Air

Augustus "Gus" Blake™ Fashion Figure

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Figures

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Darius 1.0

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with rooted and flocked hair;

Tailored period-inspired plaid suit;

White shirt;

Tie;

Alternate pair of solid colored pants;

Cable knit vest;

Wingtip shoes;

White socks;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Darius 1.0 makes an appearance as a new character for East 59th line, which confirms that the old sculpt will not appear in the Monarchs. I am ok with that as long as we get handsome versions of his in this line - and what a hunk this is! Plus he is Laird’s boyfriend! Love this storyline! Wearing a typical suit of the era, with strong shoulders, narrow, fitting form and wide pants, he’s the essential dapper gentleman, even though he should have had a hat to complete the look - men wore hats every day up until the 60s. To make a second outfit, Chris added a second, slimmer pair of pants plus a knitted sleeveless cable sweater. His saddle shoes are beautiful too. I am so glad I got confirmed for him, as I hear he’s sold out almost everywhere.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. **PROP FURNITURE NOT INCLUDED.**

All photos 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. EAST 59TH, 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 Vaughn Sawyers; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing