The 5th and final W Club doll is Toast To Us Adèle Makéda!

The first days of February brought us the 5th and final W Club Exclusive doll of the 2024 membership year! And what a doll! Adèle makes her mark as a W Club doll and also the first VIP to attend the 20th Anniversary Gala (remember W Club is celebrating 20 years in 2025), as a little prelude as to what's to come in 2025.

Item # 91569

Toast To Us

Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2024 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2025

Head Sculpt: Adèle 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Toffee Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $195 + S & H - Special W Club Price: $185 + 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, $135.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2025.

The story:

The crowd roared as Adèle Makéda glided across the red carpet, a magnetic presence that left fans, influencers, and paparazzi scrambling for the perfect shot. The big fashion industry event known merely as the “Anniversary Gala” was the event of the year, and with it being the 20th anniversary, invitations were as rare as diamonds—even among the W Cosmetics team and major fashion houses. As Adèle was escorted to the VIP section for an exclusive champagne tasting reserved for the elite, she scanned the other VIPs to find a friendly face—and hopefully avoid some others that she prayed were left off the guest list.

Then, she felt a tap on her shoulder. A chill shot down her spine. She spun around, ready to toast with a champagne glass in hand—only to drop it in shock. The silhouette before her was unmistakable. It could only be... - Designed by Jessy Ayala

Included:

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

  • Sensational strapless black lace fitted gown with dramatic sapphire blue trumpet skirt with removable folded fabric detail;

  • Black "patent leather" statement heels with ankle strap detail;

  • Blue injection molded pumps;

  • FR branded shoe box;

  • Doll-sized 20th Anniversary VIP Gala invitation;

  • Doll-sized 20th Anniversary Gala attendee swag bag, which includes a miniature reproduction of an original Fashion Royalty dealer catalog from 2002;

  • Blue clutch with "silver" filigree detail;

  • Two newly developed champagne flutes, with interchangeable tilted and non-tilted "liquid" effect inserts (for more realistic closeup photography);

  • Doll-sized W branded compact with "makeup" and mirror;

  • Large jeweled cuff bracelet;

  • One large and one small jeweled ring;

  • Large jeweled earrings;

  • Opera-length tulle gloves;

  • Elegant black tulle veil;

  • Pair of FR hands;

  • Alternate pair of long-manicure hands;

  • Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

What a beautiful Adele to finish the club year! She looks fantastic. Wearing a colour variant of a F/W 2024/25 Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown , she is radiant and elegant. Her screening and hairstyle do bring to mind most recent Adele dolls, but the combination looks quite different as to warrant a yes from me. The gown has been released from JamieShow Dolls as well as an outfit only edition, and in the original colour, but is quite different in the construction style of the bodice. The bow bit is removable - it remains to be seen if it can be also worn as a shawl. She also has a veil, a shopping bag and a shoe box (they have begun to pop up often lately, no?). We get two pairs of shoes and a flat feet set as well, plus those champagne flutes with the removable liquid imitation, She also has the gala invitation (in an envelope no less), a 2002 FR dealer catalogue and a W Cosmetics makeup compact with mirror. Plus of course her nice jewellery suite.

Jessy also provided an additional photo to show a closer view of some of the accessories.

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. The doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

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. FASHION ROYALTY 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.

The NU. Face AudioVisual Collection is unveiled!

Almost a week after the first doll reveal of 2025, we finally got the NU Face capsule collection we had been waiting for quite some time now. Unveiled during a live presentation, three brand new NU .Face dolls form the AudioVisual capsule collection, created by Integrity Toys designer Jessy Ayala. Two dolls are dealer dolls and one is for the W Club as a lottery. We get a new character (not sculpt) plus a new sculpt for the Asian twins Kumi and Yuri. Remember that these NU Fantasy twins had the same sculpt as the Blair twins, Eden and Lilith. Now they get their own distinct sculpt and enter the world of NU Face proper, as per the storyline released:

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Always pushing the boundaries of innovation, the newly formed Tokyo division of the NU.Face agency just landed an incredible campaign with a top-tier Japanese electronics giant! To make it truly groundbreaking, they’ve chosen to spotlight their very first digital model—Novae, a stunning new character that’s ready to steal the show. Alongside her, the ever-mysterious twins Kumi and Yuri are back, sharing a fresh new sculpt and a subtly updated upper torso. With this powerhouse trio leading the way, the AudioVisual campaign is guaranteed to be a massive hit!

Item # 82170

Holographic

Novae™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection: AudioVisual

Edition Size: 1400

Expected Ship Date: Early Spring 2025

MSRP: $175 + S & H - AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

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Head Sculpt: Novae / Ayumi 3.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Sterling Silver

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

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The Story:

Welcome to the future! Introducing NU. Face Tokyo's first ever digital model, Novae! Always perfectly beautiful on the cutting edge of fashion, it's mathematically impossible for her to have a bad day. Her pre-programmed looks will always be flawless and just what every NU. Face client needs! - Designed by Jessy Ayala

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Holographic_Novae_doll_
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Included:

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

  • Fierce look comprised of a show-stopping long purple belted trench coat with a matching purple micro mini skirt with low slung belt and buckle detail;

  • Cropped iridescent patterned long sleeve top;

  • Purple foldover boots with "silver" stud detail and inside zipper;

  • Purple doll-sized headphones;

  • Purple doll-sized smart phone accessory;

  • Purple NU. Face branded hand bag;

  • "Silver" necklace;

  • "Silver" earrings;

  • Two "silver" rings;

  • Pair of long manicure hands;

  • Alternate pair of grip hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity;

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First of all the new character: using Ayumi’s 3.0 sculpt, she is a digital influencer avatar, much like many who populate social media these days. The doll looks amazing in her violet ensemble, with the tailored long coat and fancy separates, complimented by awesome accessories like those amazing boots, the quirky bag, jewellery, a mobile phone and headphones! She comes with an extra pair of flat feet legs. I think Jesse missed an opportunity here to have a more out-there make up look, since this is supposed to be a digital avatar, but she’s still beautiful. The boots are from Givenchy (the Shark Lock boots, unfortunately without a lock). The skirt and bag seem to be from Gaultier but not absolutely certain.

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Item # 82171

Angelic Sound

Yuri™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection: AudioVisual

Edition Size: 1400

Expected Ship Date: Early Spring 2025

MSRP: $175 + S & H - AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

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Angelic_Sound_Yuri_doll_

Head Sculpt: Yuri 2.0 / Kumi 2.0 (NEW!)

Body Type: NF 3.5 (Updated Upper Torso!)

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Platinum Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

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Angelic_Sound_Yuri_doll_

The Story:

The top brass at NU. Face Tokyo are buzzing with excitement over the latest leaps in AI technology that have birthed their groundbreaking new digital model, Novae. But even more thrilling? The epic return of the top modeling twins, Yuri and Kumi, who will act as her backups in the modeling campaign! Pictured here rocking a fresh new look, the eternally angelic Yuri is serving up a cute look, ready to dominate the digital frontier with flair and finesse. It's a whole new chapter, and they’re stepping into it like superstars! - Designed by Jessy Ayala

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Angelic_Sound_Yuri_doll_
Angelic_Sound_Yuri_doll_

Included:

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

  • Angelic look comprised of a white bra-top embellished with bows, grommet and ribbon tie detail with matching low-slung micro mini skirt with grommet, lace and ruffle detail;

  • Ruffled lace arm gauntlets;

  • Knee-high stockings;

  • White lace up knee-high boots with inside zipper;

  • Doll-sized microphone accessory;

  • White sailor-inspired hat with grommet and ribbon detail;

  • White handbag with ribbon and folded fabric detail;

  • Clear "cabachon" earrings;

  • Two "silver" rings;

  • "Silver" beaded bracelet;

  • Pair of long manicure hands;

  • Alternate pair of grip hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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I must say I love the new sculpt much better than the Eden/Lilith one! The old one is very bland, almost boring, while this one looks incredible and fresh. Jesse also said that the head was made smaller than previous dolls, in order to show better with the tall, lean NU Face body. This doll looks like she jumped out of a Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance commercial, with her navy-inspired look - and you can see that sailor boy hat in the S/S 2024 Couture collection by Simon Rocha. She looks like she’s missing a jacket or coat (and for her price, it should have been included). Love her boots (to be worn with flat feet) and she has a microphone! Extra high heeled leg pair included as well. Glad I was confirmed by my dealer, it seems she sold out really fast.

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Item # 82172

Demonic Strings

Kumi™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection: AudioVisual

Edition Size: 1400

Expected Ship Date: Early Spring 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

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Demonic_Strings_Kumi_doll_

Head Sculpt: Kumi 2.0 / Yuri 2.0 (NEW!)

Body Type: NF 3.5 (Updated Upper Torso!)

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Obsidian Blue (Black & Blue Mix)

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.

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The Story:

The much-anticipated return of the electrifying modeling duo, Yuri and Kumi, alongside their cutting-edge digital companion, Novae, has set the fashion world on fire! NU. Face Tokyo is the talk of the industry, and Kumi couldn’t be more thrilled to lead the charge. Her jaw-dropping, otherworldly look is the undeniable showstopper of the campaign. With her bold, rock-inspired style and irresistible naughty glam girl aura, Kumi is not just making waves—she’s redefining them. This is her moment, and she's absolutely owning it, rocking the fashion scene like never before. Get ready, because Kumi’s legacy is only just beginning! - Designed by Jessy Ayala

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Included:

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

  • Rockin' look comprised of a strappy black lace dress with double high slit skirt, long flowy black draping and ribbon tie detail;

  • Dramatic long black faux fur coat;

  • Over-the-knee black boots with grommet detail;

  • Doll-sized electric guitar accessory with built-in glitter texture and adjustable guitar strap;

  • Removable chrome silver horn hair ornaments;

  • Black handbag with chain and chrome silver horsebit detail;

  • Chrome silver hoop earrings;

  • Chrome silver bracelets;

  • Two chrome silver rings;

  • Pair of long manicure gloved hands;

  • Alternate pair of grip hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

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The “evil” twin is the lottery doll of this capsule collection and she looks fierce! The horns are removable, so no worries about that. She reminds me of Simi from the Dark Hunters dolls that IT had released back in 2010 (that one had the Anja sculpt). Dark and goth but make it Japanese, Kumi looks gorgeous and I am definitely entering the lottery for her, so that I can match her with her twin. I love her hard rock band look and especially her grommet covered boots and amazing guitar. Hairstyle and make up are almost perfect. For the older collectors - doesn’t she remind you of Ann Wilson from Heart? She has an extra pair of flat feet legs included. Her bag reminds me of the one that Gala Glow Up Zuri has.

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You can see a video of the three dolls in 360 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. The doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

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. NU. FACE 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.

Integrity Toys 2024 convention - Stilettos Out day 3: The Final Gala - convention doll and solving the mystery

Saturday night is always the time when the Final Gala of the convention takes place. Participant were “taken” to Italy, where the convoluted plot of the convention concept was finally resolved. "Regenesis" Dasha d'Amboise as Anika Luxottica, designed by Jessy Ayala, returned as the centerpiece doll and was revealed as the shape-shifting villain, while Elisa Bianchi was the mastermind behind the intricate scheme (Elyse Jolie, as unveiled on Thursday).

The winners of the convention design competitions were also announced:

2024 Diorama Design Competition- Into The Evil Lair:

People's Choice Winner: Mary Caraway

Judges Choice Winner: Beverly Medley

2024 Doll Design Competition- Flamboyant Villains Vs. Sensational Agents:

People's Choice Winner: Donald Whitelocke

Judge's Choice Winner: Fredrik Kvernplassen

The winners of the OOAK raffle dolls designed by IT Collaboration Partners Magia 2000, Sinuhe Guzman and Jason Kramer Designs were also picked, as well as the other raffle winners. With everyone's generous support, the event raised over $10,000 for the Trevor Project - awesome!

No real life convention would be complete without the designer who raised Integrity Toys to the next level: Jason Wu joined the hosts on stage for an in-depth interview and to unveil the official convention doll, wearing his creation based on a celebrity-worn design, "Hibiscus" Aymeline. No location for next year’s event was announced. Luckily, the company also pledged to cover all shipping costs for the missing dolls, provided they were shipped to the attendees’ main address.

Let’s see the two final dolls:

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Regenesis_Dasha_d_Amboise_Anika_Luxottica_doll

Item # 91560

Regenesis

Dasha d'Amboise as Anika Luxottica™ Centerpiece Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 550

Regenesis_Dasha_d_Amboise_Anika_Luxottica_doll
Regenesis_Dasha_d_Amboise_Anika_Luxottica_doll

Head Sculpt: Dasha

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Porcelain

Hair Color: Cyber Blue

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jessy Ayala

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In her first incarnation as Anika Luxoticca, designed by Alain Trembley, Dasha became a grail doll for collectors, a much saught after item. This comeback, designed by Jessy Ayala, is again a stunning interpretation of a cyborg doll. Jessy managed to keep elements of the first one but give us a different doll. The cut looks like it was partly inspired also by this Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Winter 1999 gown. And the weird object created from pieces found in the Style Lab dolls, shown here, was her robotic heart. Fabulous.

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Item # 12331

Hibiscus

Aymeline™ Official Convention Giveaway Doll

The Jason Wu® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 600

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Hibiscus_Aymeline_doll

Head Sculpt: Aymeline

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Black/Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jason Wu

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Hibiscus_Aymeline_doll

Another beautiful Aymeline by Jason - her face reminds me a lot of the first one, the incomparable Midnight Garden Aymeline. The original dress was worn by Michelle MJ Rodriguez in the 2019 Emmy Awards and was custom made for her, so this is a very special gown. I love the original and this doll version as well. If I did not already have NAP Aymeline and also the Spring 2020 Aymeline from the 2022 online event, I might have tried getting her. And that’s the end of the first real life convention for Integrity Toys, episodic and definitely unforgettable for all involved.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown throughout this email, 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 - Stilletos Out day 3: The W Club Luncheon

The first W Club luncheon in five years took place on Saturday, the last day of the convention. Attendees were told they arrived in "Egypt" for the luncheon, and discovered that "Oasis" Agnes Von Weiss was the centerpiece doll, designed by Jessy Ayala. And by the end, they were given "Mirage" Giselle Diefendorf as the giveaway doll, also designed by Jessy Ayala, which when combined with "Oasis" forms a fabulous two-doll gift set. Of course the dolls were not there, people could only see photos on the screen or as a cut out on their tables. The prototypes were displayed for people to see and photograph at the designated area. Carol Roth hosted the classic Q & A with the Integrity Toys Design Team, where many W Club member's questions were answered. Club members not attending had the chance to watch this session on video, which was great. Needless to say, the elephant in the room never got addressed.

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Item # 91559

Oasis

Baroness Agnes Von Weiss® Centerpiece Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

W Club Luncheon Exclusive

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 550

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Oasis_Agnes_Von_Weiss_doll

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Soft Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jessy Ayala

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An ancient Egyptian inspired Agnes? Yes please! The colours of the doll and outfit are a great match and the overall design is very regal - as it befits her. I am not crazy about her shoes - I’d rather have her wearing some gold sandals. I also would have preferred that her jewellery stones matched more the ones she has on her bustier, as that light blue one is kind of washed out compared to the rest. The bag is, appropriately, the Chanel Métiers d’Art Scarab clutch. The outfit looks a lot like stuff I was designing in the 90s, after I finished my fashion design and pattern making studies, as I was always inspired by the ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Item # 82177

Mirage

Giselle Diefendorf™ Giveaway Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

W Club Luncheon Exclusive

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Edition Size: 600

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Mirage_Giselle_Diefendorf_doll

Head Sculpt: Giselle

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Dark Chocolate

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Designed By Jessy Ayala

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Mirage_Giselle_Diefendorf_doll

Giselle could not not follow her big sister’s inspiration and take ancient Egyptian elements into account for her outfit, in a more youthful way of course. Contrary to Agnes though, the jewellery is not very Egyptian-like. I love the dress (which has the same décolleté embellishment as her sister’s), but the colour of the boots throws me off. Love the azure nail colour too! Would have preferred a shorter hair length, to be a little more ancient Egypt-like. Again the bag is a Chanel Métiers d'Art one, this time the Cheops bag. YSL had also made a pyramid bag.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown throughout this email, 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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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?

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Item # 91558

Lethal Rose

Vanessa Perrin® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

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Lethal_Rose_Vanessa_Perrin

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

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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?

Lethal_Rose_Vanessa_Perrin accessories
La_Sombra_Alejandra_Luna

Item # 82176

La Sombra

Alejandra Luna™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

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La_Sombra_Alejandra_Luna

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

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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.

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Gold_Season_Poppy_Parker

Item # 77260

Gold Season

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Gold_Season_Poppy_Parker

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

Gold_Season_Poppy_Parker

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.

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Swiss_Miss_Behave_Poppy_Parker

Item # 77261

Swiss Miss Behave

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

Swiss_Miss_Behave_Poppy_Parker
Swiss_Miss_Behave_Poppy_Parker

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

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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.

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Raven_Tate_Tanaka

Item # 88086

Raven

Tate Tanaka™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

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Raven_Tate_Tanaka

Head Sculpt: Tate

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Fire Red

Designed By David Buttry

Raven_Tate_Tanaka

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.

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Agent_Sugar_North_Constance_Madssen

Item # 73061

Agent Sugar North

Constance Madssen® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Convention Collection

Edition Size: 600

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Agent_Sugar_North_Constance_Madssen

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

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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.

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Ritorno_Alla_Vita_Elyse_Jolie

Item # 91561

Ritorno Alla Vita

Elyse Jolie™ as Elisa Bianchi™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Stilettos Out: An Integrity Toys Fashion Thriller

Salesroom Exclusive

Edition Size: 550

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Ritorno_Alla_Vita_Elyse_Jolie
Ritorno_Alla_Vita_Elyse_Jolie

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

Ritorno_Alla_Vita_Elyse_Jolie

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.

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