The Integrity Toys 2025 Online Event: Le Cirque Cabaret - The Specialty Tents

Moving towards the end of the Integrity Toys 2025 Online Event, Le Cirque Cabaret, we had another workshop, this time with the awesome and talented Jason Kramer, who showed us how to make a fantasy cape in two different sizes - W Club members have gotten the patterns for this already. Alain Trembley also showed us how the Clairvoyante booth was made and how to make our own - again, we got the pattern for that as club members. But he did not just do that - he unveiled a doll he designed for the event and presented it to us, with Jason helping along - and it is probably the best doll of the event. Later on, we had a Q&A with the Integrity Toys design team, coordinated by Carol Roth of W Club. We got a change to see the designers in residence, Pamela Thompson and Anj Calvo, along with the known named of the team, Alain, David, Jessy and Chris. They answered to all sorts of questions from club members (that had been sent in advance before the day of the event) and some questions from people watching the live session. After that, we got to see the final presentation of the day, which included two dolls. And just like that, it was time for the event to end. Overall impressions: coherent, fun, well set up and thought out. My only major gripe with it was the use of AI to make animated videos for the presentations. It marred an otherwise outstanding online event, which should be the guide for any future one like it. If you do not know why using AI is bad - for the environment, for creatives and for your wallet - please go to any search engine and educate yourself. It is not the scope of this website to do it.

Item # 75034

Le Phoenix

Rashad Roussi™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Integrity Toys Online Event Exclusive:

Le Cirque Cabaret Collection

-Designed by Alain Tremblay

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2026

IT DIRECT MADE-TO-ORDER

Head Sculpt: Rashad

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Light Silver With Black Streaks And Flocking

Eyelashes: No

MSRP: $199 + S & H - Special W Club Price: $175 + S & H

Tariff Surcharge: $10

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2025 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $50.00 NRD deposit due now, $125.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge due in approximately Spring 2026.

Included:

• 12.75-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and flocked hair, and removable metal septum moustache (each side is separate piece that can be inserted or removed from nose)- see video for figure without moustache;

• Look comprised of a black parade-inspired jacket with golden embroidery and matching slim fit pants with matching parade accoutrement details;

• Sleeveless mesh bodysuit;

• Faux-feather capelet;

• Removable black belt with golden studs;

• "Leather" chest harness;

• "Leather" wrist straps;

• "Leather" bicep straps;

• Two fire-blowing sticks with detachable fire effects accessories;

• Knee-high lace-up platform boots with golden buckles;

• Pair of Homme hands;

• Pair of gloved hands;

• Event exclusive, "Le Cirque Cabaret" themed collector packaging;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

• Bonus accessory - "Le Phoenix" Rashad Roussi figure includes an exclusive ticket booth diorama (minor assembly required)

Wow! Again, this is for me the best doll of the event. Rashad, who used to be Kyle Spencer (Evan Peters) from the AHS Coven collection, before becoming a Monarch as Rashad. In just his second appearance as this character, he knocks it out of the park - or better, Alain Trembley does, who designed this doll and just became the MVP of the event. Apart from being a gorgeous hunk of a doll (fake septum moustache notwithstanding), he’s dressed in an outfit that gives at least four options: 1) full outfit on (jacket, pants, boots, fur capelet etc.): a modern version of a hussar - the jacket is a minimal version of the dolman the hussards wore, and the capelet is the pelisse. I have been waiting for a great jacket like this (that does not look cartoon-y like Riot from Jem) forever and still need a military hat for it, 2) fur capelet over mesh shirt and pants - your average fantasy firebreather, 3) jacket over mesh shirt (or any other shirt) - a military look man and 4) mesh shirt with harness and leather straps, your average gay biker - see Pillion for details. It’s quite a coincidence I had already watched that film earlier in the day at our TIFF - then out comes this guy and boom! Alain, you’re a genius! His boots and pants are also awesome and I love how it seems they solved the pleather issue by using something that looks like it but is actually a treated fabric. The only thing marring a bit the overall look (again, apart from the fake septum moustache) is the shape of the fire on the sticks - sorry but that does not look like fire at all. Put it in a tall beer glass (like the ones used for weissbeer) and be done with it. He comes with a ticket booth (same style as Rayna’s booth) which is nice. A must for pre-order.

See Rashad in all his glory - and without the fake septum moustache, in the video below

Item # 77282

L' Aérialiste

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The Integrity Toys Online Event Exclusive:

Le Cirque Cabaret Collection

-Designed by David Buttry

Edition Size: 1350

Expected Ship Date: Within The Next Few Weeks Or So

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RTB LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Silver Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

MSRP: $199 + S & H - Special W Club Price: $175 + S & H

Tariff Surcharge: $10

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. RTB winners will pay $175.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge in full once the items arrive approximately within the next few weeks or so.

Included:

• 12-inch articulated doll with brand new screening, rooted hair in a ponytail and hand applied eyelashes;

• High-flying look comprised of a vintage style pink tutu with a silver star-embroidered bodice, beaded floral waist decoration and voluminous silver-dotted pink tulle on the skirt;

• Silver-dotted pink tulle neck ruffle with ribbon detail;

• Matching silver-dotted pink tulle wrist cuffs;

• Pink panty;

• "Silver" star earrings;

• Pink toe shoes with metal "ice blade" high-heels with ribbon ties;

• Pair of manicured hands;

• Pair of grip hands;

• Event exclusive, "Le Cirque Cabaret" themed collector packaging;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

• Bonus accessory: "L'Aérialiste" Poppy Parker doll includes an exclusive acrobat stand with removable hoop (minor assembly required)

What a lovely Poppy! She looks like what Mattel could have done with the Glinda doll if they had sculpted Ariana Grande without that silly expression. She comes with a new screening, which suits her best and the hairstyle is almost like the classic Barbie ponytail. Her shoes have that heel-less sole instead of a heel, to mimic pointe shoes. Which we have seen from Saint Laurent back in 2017. The dress is cute and nicely embroidered, and she comes with a nice acrobat stand to perch on. Cannot help myself thinking about this gorgeous Bob Mackie Barbie. I might have entered the lottery for her but too many things are adding up and the budget is limited.

See Poppy in a rotating video below:

Item # 91573

Charmeuse de Serpents

Baroness Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll

The Integrity Toys Online Event Exclusive:

Le Cirque Cabaret Collection

-Designed by Jessy Ayala

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Spring 2026

IT DIRECT MADE-TO-ORDER

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Copper

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

MSRP: $199 + S & H - Special W Club Price: $185 + S & H

Tariff Surcharge: $10

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2025 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $50.00 NRD deposit due now, $135.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge due in approximately Spring 2026.

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair in a braided updo and hand applied eyelashes;

• Look comprised of a chartreuse slinky gown with a fitted corset, lace-up back and champagne sequined snakeskin-effect bust, with an attached long snake-inspired pleated train skirt with wrist-attachment and cut-out hip flare detail;

• Sheer panty;

• Matching headwrap;

• Scale-textured serpentine clutch with golden accents;

• "Jeweled" snake-embellished high-heels;

• Metallic olive injection molded pumps;

• "Jeweled" snake arm cuff;

• Long "jeweled" snake earrings;

• Removable "jeweled" snake brooch;

• Protective "evil eye" ring;

• Small ring;

• Pair of gloved hands;

• Pair of grip hands;

• Event exclusive, "Le Cirque Cabaret" themed collector packaging;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Agnes closed off the event’s festivities, as is rightfully her role as an event designated doll. This colour is becoming a signature for her, as we have previously seen her in Truly, Madly, Deeply and Sensational Soirée Her hairstyle and hair colour remind me of High Visibility Agnes. I love her make up, it’s not often we see this chartreuse green used on eyes - and it goes well with those pale lips. The gown is lifted from this Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall 2024 one, adapted for doll size of course, and with the long train echoing the snakes she’s charming. I might try to add the snake necklace from Red Blooded Woman Kyori Sato if i get her. She kind of looks like a Roman era noble woman in the photo showing her from the back. Her accessories are all amazing. And she’s made to order.

Check her out in this rotating video:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and props are not included, unless listed. 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 2025 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER, FASHION ROYALTY, NU. FACE, EAST 59TH, THE MONARCHS HOMME, 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. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Bill and Shaunessy Peck; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

The new Meteor collection is a collaboration: Integrity Toys x Jason Kramer Designs!

Through a video presentation, Integrity Toys and the W Club unveiled a brand new Integrity Toys X Jason Kramer Designs collaboration. We knew that we would be seeing such a collaboration for this line soon, but now with which designer it would be. it was a welcome surprise as Jason is not only a great person but a very talented designer as well - we have already seen his work before on IT releases, one of them recently for Poppy Parker. For those who just discovered Jason, here is a brief bio:

Jason Kramer is a freelance costume designer and illustrator, living in Ashland, Oregon. He's been collecting and designing for fashion dolls since 2002. His favorite designers include Alexander McQueen, Valentino, and Jean-Paul Gaultier, among others.

The four dolls (two of them combined into a gift set) will be sold through a W Club lottery. Judging by the reactions during the presentation and social media, there will not be any left!

Item # 15129

Strut It Out

Navia Phan™ Dressed Doll

Integrity Toys X Jason Kramer Designs

Edition Size: 900

Expected Ship Date: Late Fall 2024

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Navia Phan

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Sunny Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner 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:

With the album launch fast approaching, the Meteor was transformed into a vibrant celebration zone, thanks to its resident mixologist, Navia Phan. A master of her craft and Taliyah Harper's closest friend, Navia had created a dazzling array of cocktails that were as eclectic and captivating as the world beats on Taliyah’s new album. Each drink was an artistic triumph—infused with exotic flavors and garnished with imaginative touches that perfectly captured the spirit of the music.

But Navia’s magic didn’t stop at the bar. As the heartbeat of the party, she orchestrated an atmosphere of electrifying excitement and unrestrained joy. Her energy was contagious, ensuring that every guest felt the pulse of the night’s rhythm. With her flair and creativity setting the scene, the launch party was not just an event but a thrilling spectacle—a night where Taliyah’s music and Navia’s concoctions blended into an unforgettable celebration that would be remembered for years to come.

Included:

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

• Sexy red mini-dress with front cut-out and oversized removable back bow detail;

• Matching red panty;

• Red "egg" purse with "gold" embellishments;

• Golden sequined thigh-high boots;

• "Gold" and "jewel" long drop earrings;

• Matching "gold" and "jewel" necklace;

• Oversized "jewel" ring;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I have never warmed up to Navia, no matter the styling or style she was released with. She mostly looked cartoon-y and half-finished to me - until now. Dialling the oomph factor up by 100%, Jason managed to make her sultry and fierce, without looking cartoon-y. The dress is hot (the red colour he picked is no accident) and the accessories compliment it perfectly. And that sharp geometric bob is perfection. Anna W asked for the hair stylist’s name.

Item # 15130

Look At Her

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

Integrity Toys X Jason Kramer Designs

Edition Size: 900

Expected Ship Date: Late Fall 2024

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Auburn

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner 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 Zuri Okoty heard that Taliyah Harper was about to release her debut album, she jumped at the chance to host the launch party at her nightclub, the Meteor. Convincing the right people to make it a high-profile event was a breeze for Zuri, who pulled some strings to bring in key players from the music industry. As Taliyah's world beats filled the room for the first time, it was clear that Zuri's instincts were spot on. The industry’s top executives were impressed and agreed that Taliyah's music deserved heavy rotation. This endorsement meant only one thing: Taliyah's career was on the brink of soaring to new heights. And Miss Okoty couldn't have been more thrilled!

Included:

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

• Stunning custom-printed crop top with exaggerated puff sleeves and matching floor length mermaid skirt;

• Matching custom-printed head wrap;

• Adorable lip shaped purse with "gold" chain strap;

• Hot pink and teal strappy high-heeled shoes with back zipper detail;

• Golden "jeweled" chandelier earrings;

• Intricate statement collar necklace;

• Set of thin "gold" bangle bracelets;

• Set of thicker "gold" bangle bracelets;

• Set of "gold" and "emerald" bracelets;

• Studded "gold" bracelet with "emerald" bauble;

• "Gold" cuff bracelet;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Zuri is probably my favourite sculpt of the Meteor line and especially when they paint her with a gap tooth - which here she has again. Add to that the distinctly inspired by her African roots look and you get a winner. What a fantastic doll. The sheer amount of jewellery makes her a moving target! Can you not love the lip-shaped bag? Dali’s surrealist Mae West sofa and Lulu Guiness’ clutch came instantly to mind.

 Item # 15131

Step & Repeat

Taliyah Harper™ and Keiron Morel™ Two Doll Gift Set

Integrity Toys X Jason Kramer Designs

Edition Size: 900

Expected Ship Date: Late Fall 2024

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Taliyah Harper & Keiron Morel

Body Type: FR 6.0 & FR Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled (Taliyah)

Skin Tone: Light Honey (Taliyah) & FR Black (Keiron)

Hair Color: Pale Blonde (Taliyah) & Black (Keiron)

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied (Taliyah Only)

MSRP: $275 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $250 + 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:

Stylist Keiron Morel beamed with pride as he walked the red carpet with his dear friend Taliyah Harper on the night of her highly anticipated album launch. Her debut, simply titled Taliyah, was a masterful blend of world beats designed to accentuate her irresistibly sultry vocals.

The evening was a resounding success, thanks to the impeccable planning by Zuri Okoty and her team at the Meteor. The event’s flawless execution, combined with the enthusiastic praise from industry heavyweights, promised a bright future for Taliyah’s career.

From Taliyah’s stunning look to the mesmerizing music and the glamour of every guest, the night was a visual and auditory feast. The press couldn’t get enough of the spectacle, and the buzz surrounding the event ensured it would be remembered for years to come.

Included:

• One 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes and one 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted and flocked hair;

• Taliyah's Look:

• Gorgeous custom-embroidered bustier top with beaded accents;

• Complementary high-waisted pants;

• Dramatic floor-length "fur" cape;

• Golden open toe high-heels with contrasting aqua ankle straps and buckle detail;

• Aquamarine "jewel" purse;

• Matching aquamarine "jewel" choker necklace;

• "Gold" chain necklace with "jewel" heart pendant;

• Dangling "gold" earrings with aquamarine "jewel" accents;

• Matching "gold" cuff bracelet;

• "Gold" bracelet with hand chain;

• Oversized "jewel" ring;

• Keiron's Look:

• Muscle revealing sleeveless top with open back and contrasting print trim;

• Teal pants with removable cummerbund with attached black belt detail;

• Black "fur" wrap;

• Black gauntlets;

• Knee-high black "patent leather" engineer boots;

• "Silver" chain brooch with cloisonné details;

• "Silver" ear cuff;

• "Silver" stud earring;

• Two small ear hoops;

• Additional Accessories:

• Tablet accessory;

• "Leather" design notebook;

• Black faux-croc stylist bag with "silver" stud details;

• Set of miniature "Instant Shots" pictures;

• Pair of regular "Homme" hands;

• Alternate pair of black gloved "Homme" hands;

• Alternate pair of black gloved grip "Homme" hands;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Two (2) Doll/Figure stands;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Isn’t this a fabulous pair? A star and her stylist.I’m not a big fan of salmon pink - too many bad 80s memories - but Jason has managed to make it work here, combined with her aquamarine accessories and jewellery. As for the doll, Taliya here reminds me a bit of the Italian diva Mina in her youth (check the Balenicaga-Mina collab coming up). Kieron is fierce - both the doll and the outfit are out of this world. Maybe I would have done his eyes a bit more smokey, to enhance his look. Absolute perfection.

Check out the video of the rotating dolls below. Did you manage to get any of the dolls?

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. METEOR and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved.

Jason Kramer Designs is a trademark of Jason Kramer 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.

The new W Club year begins with two new fashion packs for Poppy Parker

Before March ends, and after the registration period for the 2024 W Club membership passed, the first release of the year is two outfits for Poppy Parker doll, both of which are no surprise to club members. One is the companion outfit for the gorgeous 2024 W Club upgrade doll, "Angel Eyes" Poppy Parker, which was revealed during the upgrade presentation: the "Tweed Intrigue" fashion. The other is the Poppy Parker fashion based on Jason Kramer's winning entry in the 2023 International Integrity Toys Design Competition, "Boho Go!", announced last year.

Item # 77268

Tweed Intrigue

Poppy Parker Fashion Only

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Fall 2024

Fashion only, no doll included.

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

MSRP: $90 + S & H

Special W Club Price: $75 + S & H

Sales method: These fashions are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $25.00 NRD deposit due now, $50.00 + S & H due in approximately Fall 2024

The Story:

When a girl needs to go undercover, she can only do it one way; with style! With this killer look that totally means business, Poppy Parker will catch her bad guy every single time! -Designed by David Buttry

Note: This is a fashion only; the Angel Eyes Poppy Parker 2024 upgrade doll modeling the outfit is not included.

Included:

Sophisticated fashion look includes a beige bodysuit with long blouson sleeves and neck bow detail and fabulous brown corduroy gauchos;

Fitted plaid vest with button details;

Matching plaid overcoat with button details;

Luxury clutch purse;

Knee-high "leather" boots with buckle detail;

"Gold" sunglasses with tinted lenses;

"Gold" earrings;

Certificate of authenticity;

 I could not find any Kelly Garret outfit from the 70s on-line that resembles this one, but it surely looks like something she (even Jaclyn Smith, the actress portraying her) would have worn back in the day. It looks perfect for the era and for the character, with lots of items and accessories that could even used with other Poppy stuff. Will probably get this for my upgrade Poppy.

Item # 15123

Boho Go!

Fashion Only

2023 Poppy Parker Design Competition Winner

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Fall 2024

Fashion only, no doll included.

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

MSRP: $90 + S & H

Special W Club Price: $75 + S & H

Sales method: These fashions are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $25.00 NRD deposit due now, $50.00 + S & H due in approximately Fall 2024.

The Story:

With this adorable bohemian inspired look, Poppy Parker is perfectly suited for a day about town, turning heads and setting new trends as she is spotted visiting her favorite stores, looking for just the perfect designer pieces to build her next remarkable ensemble! -Designed by Jason Kramer, winner of the 2023 Poppy Parker design competition

Note: This is a fashion only; the Island Time Poppy Parker doll modeling the outfit is not included and doll is sold separately.

Included:

Stylish Boho-inspired look includes a white cotton peasant blouse with "pearl" buttons and exaggerated sleeves;

A-line mini skirt (custom-printed with original artwork by Jason Kramer);

Matching custom-printed headband;

Deep red tweed cape with "gold" buttons;

Deep red neck bow;

Deep red belt;

Deep teal tights;

Matching teal "leather" purse with metallic "gold" strap and piping detail, embellished with a "gold" and "ruby" medallion and "gold" tassel;

Deep red platform high-heeled shoes with T strap and "gold" buckle;

"Gold" dangle earrings;

Certificate of authenticity.

Jason Cramer is a very creative guy and has awesome ideas in this outfit - from the textures and colouring to the faux-embroidery skirt print and accessories. Even me, not a boho style fan at all, am still on the fence about ordering this for my dolls, Jason’s genius is that great. And that bag is scrumptious. Bravo Jason for winning the contest and making such a wonderful outfit for Poppy!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Fashion only, Poppy Parker doll 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.

Defiant Rayna designed by Jason Kramer, winner of 2015 Integrity Toys convention design contest, available for preorder

Last year at the Cinematic Integrity Toys convention, there was the Official Integrity Toys Advanced Design competition. The winner was Jason Kramer with Defiant, modelled by a Natalia Fashion Royalty doll. The winning design, picked by the members of the Integrity Toys design team, after adjustments to make it production ready while preserving the spirit of Jason's original design, is now ready for preorder. A major change is that instead of Natalia, the doll wearing the outfit is now Rayna. W Club members can pre-order as many dolls as they like, so the total edition size will be based on how many pre-orders are received. The doll is also available for the general public to preorder, you can click on this link.

Item # 82076
Defiant
Rayna™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face™ Collection
2015 Design Competition Award Doll by Jason Kramer
Limited Edition Size: TBA 
Estimated Ship Date: January/February 2017
Special W Club Price: $135.00 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax*.
General Public Price: $145.00 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax.
*W Club members will have to pay a non-refundable deposit of $20.00 at pre-order to reserve their doll (s); the balance of $115.00 + shipping and handling (and tax for Maryland residents) will be due approximately January/February 2017. 

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Rayna™
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Golden Bronze
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Rayna™ is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with long, silky fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. Her look that can be worn multiple ways is composed of a high-contrast custom printed removable plaid skirt over high-waisted capris and a black micro sequined sleeveless top, finished with a multi-strand chain necklace, oversized hoop earrings, cuff bracelets, high-heels and a clutch purse. A doll stand and a numbered certificate of authenticity is also included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

Hmmm... Rayna is one of the rarest Integrity Toys sculpts, first premiered as an unknown doll wearing an outfit for sale and has only been released as part of conventions or special events, while lately she appeared as part of an ITBE collection but in a dark skin tone. I was looking forward for a more easily available version of hers and now she's here. But she does not look like Rayna at all. Look at the photo below and tell me you'd recognise the same character if no one told you who it was.

I do not know why the designers picked this particular doll to use the small, slanted eye design but it is a total disaster - it is not Rayna. So, while the outfit is gorgeous and I'd love to have it in my collection, the doll will keep me off buying it. We were informed that she has painted eyes so I cannot attribute the look to the newly available, and much discussed, decal eyes that the company used on some dolls. It is a major disappointment for me. I know some people will pre-order her in the hope that Integrity will redesign the eyes but I cannot commit like this. And no one should have to.

So who is the talented Jason Kramer? He began working in design straight out of college, where he majored in Theatre Arts, with an emphasis in Costume design. He has designed costumes for both theatre and dance productions, and now works as Artistic Director and Lead Designer at a costume design company that specializes in custom made dance wear. When he's not working, he spends most of his free time with his husband James and their dog Apollo in their Long Beach, California home. 

The inspiration for this design was grunge fashion, with a more contemporary and chic interpretation. He collects dolls for the last 15 years. His favourite era of fashion is the Dior New Look. Favourite IT sculpts include Eugenia, Natalia, Elyse and Tulabelle. 

Jason Kramer

The winning design as sketched by Jason

Are you pre-ordering Defiant? What do you think of her? Let me know in the comments.

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