As announced during the 2023 W Club registration period, we now have the initial details about the special IT online event that will take place in lieu of the traditional convention structure for this year. Currently expected to take place sometime later this Fall, it will be similar in scope to last year’s online event, but based on collector feedback, the event format itself will be more streamlined. Does this mean less dolls and presentations? I’m guessing that will be the case, it will help with orders, shipping and timely delivery.
This Year’s Theme is “7 Sins”: characters from select Integrity Toys’ brands will feature as personifications of the 7 deadly sins. There will be no pre-registration and no fee is required to participate: All 2023 W Club members will be able to participate. Items will become available via IT Direct, aside from the made-to-order pre-event doll available for pre-order today. Items will be more limited than last year and available via the right-to-buy lottery method. This is a logical consequence of last year’s multiple ways to get the event dolls, which meant some were delivered months later. Also I’m guessing some made to order dolls were not made in quantities sufficient enough to make a profit for the company.
This year’s pre-event doll is “Sweet Temptation” Tulabelle True, one of the last dolls created by Mark Tinkey for Integrity Toys - Mark is pursuing a career outside the fasion doll realm. Every W Club member gets the chance to pre-order this doll, with a deadline on August 28th, 2023 at Noon Eastern Time.
Item # 88084
Sweet Temptation
Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll
The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Collection
7 Sins: The 2023 Integrity Toys Online Event
Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Early Spring 2024
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0
Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle/Flat Feet
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Golden Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
MSRP: $180 + S & H
Special W Club Price: $165 + S & H
Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership.
($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $115.00 + S & H due in approximately early Spring 2024)
The Story:
In all her glamour and fashion-forward style, Tulabelle True showcases her sinful side in the sweetest way possible as she embodies the original sinner herself, Eve! With her impeccable style and undeniable presence, Tulabelle True wants you to give in to the temptation, take a bite out of life and let her join your collection today! Designed by Mark Tinkey.
Included:
12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Pale pink ensemble consisting of a matching faux-fur trimmed coat, ribbon tie bra top, and mini skirt, all with sinfully decadent custom embroidery and beading detail;
Golden shirt collar choker necklace;
Golden jewellery set comprised of a charm bracelet, earrings, and a ring;
Golden butterfly hair clips;
Pink lace-up boots (made for flat feet);
Sunglasses;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Temptation is not one of the seven deadly sins but maybe this doll symbolizes the urge to indulge in one or more of them. Tulabelle never did it for me in any of her incarnations so far, but this one is by far her best iteration in the revamped line. We see butterfly jewellery, matching those worn by Metamorphosis Erin. Her outfit is very nice and matches those of the latest Meteor collection - or even Magia 2000’s Karolin. We have seen the necklace before. The snake and apple charm bracelet alludes to Eve and the garden of Eden aka the temptation to sin. Snakeskin bag of course - imagine Eve skinning the serpent to make a bag? Would have saved us a lot of trouble.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype shown, the final product may vary. Background 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 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. 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. 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.
