One of the most anticipated Integrity Toys collections each year is of course the Poppy Parker one. This year is no exception, even more so as it is the 10th anniversary since her debut. IT had announced early in the year, when the upgrade W Club membership dolls were unveiled, that the theme would be a continuation of the spy one, originally done back in 2014, The Girl From I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.. Now the action has moved to South America and the collection is called Mission Brazil, designed by none other than the incredible David Buttry.
Imagine the surprise of the W Club members when they received the first email revealing the collection, to find out that it would not only be a capsule one, composed of only five dolls, three Poppies and a Tina Tanaka, plus Bellamy renamed Sergio, but that this was it for Poppy in 2019, the convention collection and the W Club exclusive doll notwithstanding. There was an exclusive video presentation of the collection and in it, Carol Roth and David mentioned that all this is due to production issues with their China factory that have turned their planning on its head. Roth mentioned that the problems will be eventually sorted out. But unless you’re going to the convention, this is it for this year regarding Poppy. Quite a disappointment for a ten year anniversary. Last year was again a capsule collection for Poppy (unveiled in late June), but it had slightly more dolls, all Poppies. And the price has gone up by $10.00 since last year. Ouch.
Another thing I wanted to mention here that is very particular to this collection, is the presence of guns. I was not comfortable with them even back in 2014, but now they are even more disturbing. With all that is going on in the US and gun violence in general, it looks very out of place to be putting guns in the hands of lovely made dolls, even if you colour them in candy colours and justify their presence with the theme. Now that I got this out of my chest, let’s check out the dolls.
Item # PP146
Double Agents
Poppy Parker™ and Tina Tanaka™ Dressed Dolls Gift Set
The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.: Mission Brazil
IT Direct Exclusive
Expected Ship Date:
Week of October 28th, 2019
Special Member-Only Pricing:
$199.00 + S & H
OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY
Edition Size: 1000
Head Sculpt: Poppy and Ayumi 1.0
Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Tina Has Articulated Ankle Feet and Poppy Has High-heeled Feet
Skin Tones: Poppy- FR White, Tina- FR White
Hair Colors: Poppy- Honey Blonde, Tina- Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
Two 12" fully articulated dolls with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Poppy Parker wears a period-accurate, custom-printed dress under a bright orange knee length flight jacket;
Tina Tanaka wears her own version of a 60's inspired, custom-printed mini-dress;
Two colorful, oversized handbags;
Bright yellow revolver (designed to match their outfits perfectly!);
Two complete jewelry sets, composed of bangle bracelets, earrings and rings;
Bright orange go-go boots with transparent vinyl panels;
MOD inspired white and blue kitten heels;
Alternate pair of painted on "gloved" hands;
Alternate pair of "holding" hands;
Two doll stands (each doll has her own);
Certificate of authenticity.
These two-doll gift-sets are becoming the norm for Poppy lately and it is good, since you get two dolls for a much lower price than an individual doll. I think Integrity should have us pick the dolls we want from each collection and have them packaged in giftsets of two so that we get them cheaper. I love everything about this and will definitely join the lottery in the end of October.
Ayumi 1.0 is a favourite of mine and she looks gorgeous here, her hair, makeup and outfit. Poppy looks like To The Fair and Looks A Plenty blonde had a child. I’m probably going to exchange their bodies between them and let Tina have the high heeled body. I love the prints and the bags, David has done an incredible job with their design. One more thing: having dolls of colour sold in sets with Poppy to move merchandise is not a good image. They did it with Darla last year, now with Tina.
Item # PP147
Man of Mystery
Sergio Silva™ Fashion Figure
The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.:
Mission Brazil
Expected Ship Date:
Early September 2019
Suggested Retail Pricing:
$150.00
ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS
Edition Size: 1000
Head Sculpt: Bellamy Blue
Body Type: Homme 1.5
Skin Tone: New Hispanic
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eyelashes: No
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12.5" fully articulated fashion figure with partially rooted and flocked hair;
Sergio wears his signature white linen suit and pool blue short sleeve shirt;
Colorful 60's inspired ascot;
Fitted, period-inspired swimsuit (for a day spying on bad guys at the beach!);
Matching faux-leather belt, watch and loafers;
Pool blue slides;
Stylish wayfarer sunglasses;
Golden saxophone;
Alternate pair of hands;
Stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Bellamy is a handsome sculpt and I say yes to every opportunity to use it. This is a great version, he almost looks like Tom Ellis, the actor playing Lucifer in the namesake series. I love his style, a Latino Bond ready for action on the Copacabana. The saxophone is a great touch. David said the print on his swimsuit is Brazilian. Some people had issues with the different shade of brown his hair and facial hair have, but hey, most people do have that difference, it’s natural. I am happy that I have him on preorder.
Item # PP148
Ipanema Intrigue
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.:
Mission Brazil
Expected Ship Date:
Mid-November 2019
Suggested Retail Pricing:
$145.00
ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS
Edition Size: 1000
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle Foot
Skin Tone: New Hispanic
Hair Color: Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
MOD inspired pale lime sherbet one-piece bathing suit;
Embroidered terry cloth coverup tunic;
Straw cloche shaped hat;
"Silver" bangle can cuff bracelets;
Colorful pendant earrings;
Matching ring;
MOD inspired oversized square sunglasses;
Pair of "silver" sandals;
Colorful two-toned beach bag;
Hot pink revolver;
Alternate pair of "holding" hands;
Stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
Her swimsuit is directly referencing the catsuit worn by Agent Lotta Danger Poppy. She’s a beautiful Poppy, with a dreamy face and a lovely, colourful outfit. If I had the budget, I’d probably order this one too. Her hat is a bit weirdly shaped but it’s probably to accommodate her hair bump.
Item # PP149
Rendez-Vous in Rio
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.: Mission Brazil
Expected Ship Date:
Mid-November 2019
Suggested Retail Pricing:
$145.00
ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS
Edition Size: 1000
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
The Story:
Included:
12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Poppy wears a long, custom printed satin dress with a floor length chiffon cape gently cascading over her shoulder;
Magnet clasp brooch;
Golden bangle bracelets;
Golden cuff bracelet with colorful cloisonné detail, with matching earrings and ring.
Pair of golden high-heeled shoes with contrasting criss-cross detail;
Perfectly matching clutch purse;
Blue revolver (designed to match her glamorous outfit!);
Alternate pair of "holding" hands;
Stand;
Certificate of authenticity.
She’s probably the best doll of this collection and a gorgeous Poppy to boot. I love the Afro and her style is just like she popped out of a 1960s Vogue. I can just imagine her in one of the modernist Oscar Niemeyer Brazilian residences, attending a reception during filming. Preordered faster than the speed of light. It’s a good thing her edition is high.
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