The 2026 W Club registration period is open and there are three great upgrade dolls!

It is the time of the year that the registration for the W Club for 2026 opens and you can be part of it. The W Club is the one and only Official Collectors' Club for Integrity Toys, covering all their hottest brands including Poppy Parker®, Fashion Royalty®, NU. Face™, NU. Fantasy™, East 59th®, The Monarchs: Homme™, Meteor™, Tulabelle True & Co.™ and more. Registration is only open once a year, so if you want to be in, make sure to register by 9 PM ET on Tuesday, March 24th.

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A base membership is a one time $50 fee. But what do you get for being a member? (you can always watch the registration video or contact the club if you have any questions):

  • In addition to the first-to-know information, members-only forum, online chats, priority customer service and special events, W Club members will receive the following opportunities:

  • Enhance your membership by adding one, two or all three of the Registration Exclusives™ when you register (only available during the W Club registration period)

  • Five additional W Club exclusive made-to-order dolls are guaranteed throughout the year (the club cannot guarantee which lines they will be from or how many from which line, but they are currently expecting that these will come from Poppy Parker, Fashion Royalty, NU. Face and/or NU. Fantasy during 2026).

  • Special pricing for most* IT Direct releases that are also made available to the public.

  • Priority access for online and in-person events, if any**.

*THIS IS FOR MOST, NOT ALL of the items. There may be some items excepted, including but not limited to collaboration projects or sales outside of Integrity’s control, such as through dealers.

**If there are any limited attendance events, priority access does not guarantee every W Club member a spot. Some spots may be held for the public or other purposes. Access to any online events does not guarantee access to event-specific products offered.

More details are available in the FAQs (click here to read).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN THROUGH 3/24/2026 9 PM ET ONLY.

You can watch the registration presentation video below:

Let’s check out the upgrade dolls that can be added to your subscription - you pay a deposit for each doll in addition to your membership fee and the remainder will be billed when the dolls are ready to ship. Each membership entitles you to pre-order one of each upgrade doll. If you need more dolls of the same type, you need additional memberships. More instructions to be found here.

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Item # 82194

Sakura Season

Nadja Rhymes™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

2026 W Club Registration Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Price: $ 175 + S/H/Taxes/Tariffs*

Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll
Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll

Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Soft Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $145 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2026. Estimated tariff/custom fee surcharge, if in place (portion passed on to customers; see the FAQ page for more info): $10 for each Nadja Rhymes doll.

Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll
Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll

The Story:

Nadja Rhymes thought she was a star long before she became one. Whether it was due to her fibbing and faking, or her fabulous friends and colleagues, she had found a way to become “that girl”—the sensation of the modelling world and a big-time name. Her daddy taught her to value herself, and now she intended to get paid. So, she informed the NU. Face agency that she wanted the best of the best offers. The agency was more than happy to oblige, since she was in demand. She was en route to Tokyo for one of the weirdest jobs she had encountered thus far. She was given a first-class ticket to Japan, luxury accommodations and a cool $50,000 just to take a meeting. This was insane. First, NU. Face already had a Tokyo division, so why pay for her? Second, nobody pays for just a meeting…unless it was for some unsavory purpose. But Nadja knew NU. Face would never put her in a bad situation. But they couldn’t tell her who the client was. It was a secret. The trip and the money, particularly for just a meeting, was too much to pass up. Nadja left from JFK and had a layover in Charles De Gaulle Airport. A driver then met Nadja as she landed at Haneda (Tokyo International Airport), and brought her to a car. When she arrived at the building and opened the door on the 22nd floor, she was dumbstruck. It was a…toy company? Nadja thought she was lost, but was assured she was in the right place. Shuttled into a meeting of admirers, she found out that she was at the company behind the famous “Big Love Bear” blind box trend that began in Japan but had become a global craze. The executives, a translator explained, wanted to gift her a set of the latest Big Love Bear bag charms. Nadja was effusive. They took some photos together and she left. “$50 grand for that?” she thought to herself. “These corporations are crazy!” But it was the easiest and fastest money she ever made. She clipped one of the cute Big Love Bear charms on her purse and immediately people on the street came up and started taking pictures. Soon she was surrounded and could barely move. She laughed to herself, realising that she wasn’t the #1 sensation-- it was her bag charm, which apparently was very rare. “Well, I guess that marketing isn’t so crazy!” she mumbled, shaking her head as she tried to make it through the crowd, back to her hotel. -Designed by Jessy Ayala

Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll and accessories

Includes:

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

  • Chic pink cropped button down top with collar and woven look short pleated skirt;

  • Removable matching pink neck tie;

  • Cropped trench-inspired jacket with draped shawl collar;

  • Navy blue fold over boots with buckle detail and inside zipper;

  • Sheer pantyhose;

  • Doll-sized passport accessory;

  • Pink NU. Face branded handbag with charm chain;

  • NEW! Big Love Bear blind box with one of three possible color variations (either chocolate, lemon or denim color) of doll-sized bear purse charms included at random inside*;

  • NU. Face monogram and cherry blossom printed travel bag with strap;

  • Earrings;

  • Two rings;

  • Pair of long-manicured hands;

  • Alternate pair of grip hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

*Each doll comes with a tiny blind box that includes a colour variation doll-sized bear purse charm option in only one of three possible colours, which will be included at random (please make sure that you are comfortable with the random charm colour concept BEFORE placing your deposits). Nobody at Integrity knows which orders will contain a particular charm colour; it will be a surprise upon receipt. They will not be able to confirm which colour charm you will receive in advance, nor do any trades or replacements whether or not you get your preferred colour. Even if you purchase multiple dolls, you may get the same colour charm. This is completely random and out of Integrity Toys' or the W Club's control.

Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll

The first thing I said when I saw this doll in the presentation was “Why not an Ayumi?”. I think we have gotten too many Nadjas lately and it is time to put her in the back burner and turn to other sculpts from NU Face: Ayumi would have fit this style so perfectly and the Japan story would have benefited greatly - just imagine her with this skin tone and outfit. Having said that, the doll is gorgeous and will surely be the top pre-order of the registration. Her outfit is very current and the blind box tease of the small bear accessory only adds to the demand. The large bag is of course a Louis Vuitton X Murakami Speedy copy, with all the added charms and the blind box bear (Labubu much? Aren’t we all over the Labubu craze by now?). The jacket is by Ganni (the fake grommets and belts notwithstanding) and yes, we have seen the boots before on Ayumi (they’re Givenchy). I was initially sceptical of ordering her but caved in at the end.

Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes doll accessories

You can watch the video of Ayumi rotating below:

Item # 91584

Soleil

Vanessa Perrin® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2026 W Club Registration Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Price: $175 + S/H/Taxes/Tariffs*

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Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll

Head Sculpt: Vanessa 1.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Espresso Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $145 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2026. Estimated tariff/custom fee surcharge, if in place (portion passed on to customers; see the FAQ page for more info): $10 for each Vanessa Perrin doll.

Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll
Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll

The Story:

Vanessa didn’t know why Nadja Rhymes scowled at her when they crossed paths at the Charles De Gaulle Airport, but Nadja never seemed to like her. Fortunately, they were headed in very different directions, at least Vanessa believed, looking at Nadja’s cool street fashion vs. her own resort vibe. Once Veronique had generated massive accidental buzz on the balcony of the Henri 7 hotel in nothing but a robe and towel on her head, every company seemed to want to collaborate. The hotel itself loved playing a role in the press and came up with an idea to open a W Cosmetics co-branded spa in their newest location—a resort destination just outside of Barcelona. Veronique was overwhelmed, so she sent Vanessa to go close the deal. Vanessa used the opportunity as a bit of a getaway. Her big sister was counting on her, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t have a few days to herself to lounge by the pool. All work and no play was not Vanessa’s mantra. Once settled in her suite, she arranged for a cabana by the pool. She definitely wanted to “see,” but she appreciated the privacy that kept her from “being seen.” She arranged her lounge chair just so, ordered a smoothie with a “little something” in it, and tried to get comfortable. As she scanned the pool, she couldn’t believe who she saw… “Oh no,” Vanessa thought, with the distinct feeling that this holiday wasn’t going to be the relaxing, drama-free event she had planned... -Designed by Jessy Ayala

Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll

Includes:

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

  • Beachy yellow sheer wave-pattern bra top and matching long fitted skirt with waist strap ties and built-in panty;

  • Matching flowy top with neck strap ties and long draped train in the back;

  • Strappy peach heels with golden orb detail;

  • Doll-sized passport accessory;

  • Oversized sunglasses;

  • Lilac clutch purse with two-tone metal closure;

  • W Cosmetics branded lipstick accessory;

  • Two-tone dangle earrings;

  • Two-tone statement ring;

  • Stacked bangle bracelets;

  • Pair of long-manicured hands;

  • Alternate pair of grip hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll

I love this Vanessa and did not hesitate one bit to add her to my membership this year. I have both Second Skin (same sculpt) and Serenity, so she has to come home. Plus she’s wearing a re-worked Jacquemus dress from his Le Peysan collection. I like how this is not a literal copy but a reworked outfit that works in more pieces than the original. Her accessories are not as many as Nadja’s, but are nice and complement the outfit. They could have added a straw bag and a cocktail since she’s in a cabana by the pool.

Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll and accessories
Soleil Vanessa Perrin doll accessories

You can watch a video of Vanessa rotating below:

Item # 77280

Off We Go!

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® London Look Collection

2026 W Club Registration Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Price: $ 175+ S/H/Taxes/Tariffs*

Off We Go Poppy Parker doll
Off We Go Poppy Parker doll

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Platinum

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $145 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2026. Estimated tariff/custom fee surcharge, if in place (portion passed on to customers; see the FAQ page for more info): $7.50 for each Poppy Parker doll.

Off We Go Poppy Parker doll
Off We Go Poppy Parker doll

The Story:

After the incredible success Poppy Parker had with her initial British invasion trip that marked the launch of her "Poppy Gear" clothing line, she was just thrilled to jet off to London once again! A return to London was long overdue and she couldn't wait to see all the wonderful friends she made. And of course, she couldn't wait to go shopping at all those trendy boutiques; her wardrobe needed a boost from the hippest shops that only London offered. But it was business first, with a stop at "Poppy Gear" head offices right from the plane. That shopping trip would have to wait just a little while longer...

Off We Go Poppy Parker doll

Includes:

  • 12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair, light painted freckles and hand-applied eyelashes;

  • Groovy red sleeveless A-line mini dress with white trim and large sailor-inspired collar;

  • Removable custom-printed geometric print neck tie;

  • Matching geometric print two piece bikini;

  • Large red beret with attached white pom pom;

  • Doll-sized passport accessory;

  • Matching geometric print doll-sized travel case with zipper closure;

  • White fishnet stockings;

  • White slingback kitten heels with bow detail;

  • Red sunglasses;

  • Red earrings;

  • Red ring;

  • Pair of white and red painted gloved hands;

  • Alternate pair of Poppy Parker hands;

  • Doll stand;

  • Certificate of authenticity.

Off We Go Poppy Parker doll

This is the first time in quite a while that I really like all three of the upgrade dolls - and I mean I am getting them all! What is not to like about this Poppy? Yes, she has freckles, which is not my thing on a doll, as I believe they look fake and painted on no matter what. But they are almost invisible, so problem solved. Her face is gorgeous, her dress impeccable (even though it’s creatively copying Mattel, who copied from the era styles of course). She’s supposed to be channelling Day Tripper Poppy Parker, but the screening is different and the hair slightly longer.I did not like Gay Tripper (I know I am a minority on this) but I like this one! She has the dress, a bathing suit (will she be swimming in the Thames? LOL) and a bag that all feature the same print, custom made for this outfit. She’s mod and it is always my favourite styling of Poppy. She will fit right in with my Swinging London ladies.

Off We Go Poppy Parker doll and accessories

You can watch a video of Poppy rotating 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 2026 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. FASHION ROYALTY, POPPY PARKER, 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 and Registration Exclusive are trademarks of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

I was interviewed (again) about my collection and fashion dolls for Sphera Network!

Just as my summer leave begun, I had the privilege of being interviewed by my dear friend Yiannis Tsioulis for Sphera Network (and the Popaganda Greek news website). He had asked me a while ago to do this and at last we managed to make it happen. The location was one of my favourite buildings in my home city of Thessaloniki, the Alegra Ergas mansion, one of its oldest multi-storey apartment buildings, in the first floor apartment (that can be rented for short stays, much recommended).

Setting up the dolls I brought for filming

Setting up the dolls I brought for filming

The amazing director Ioanna, my friend Yiannis and me

The Fandango Experience appartment

The interview was great, everyone was very accomodating and helpful - such a great time! You can watch the final clip below, it is in Greek but has English subtitles. Enjoy!

Yves Saint Laurent Barbie dolls - a dream come true

We had been teased for quite a while with images of the Yves Saint Laurent dolls, mainly from the instagram account @barbiestyle . At the beginning they were supposedly OOAK dolls, then it emerged that they would enter production. And now, finally, they are here. Available to buy at Barbie.com (only the pink and black gown available) for $150,00 each and, in Paris, at the department store Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche (not online). The release is in collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.

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Let’s see what Mattel says about the collaboration:

With a shared passion for personal style, Barbie® honors French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent (b. 1936 - d. 2008), for his vast impact on women’s 20th century fashion. One of the greatest names in fashion history, Yves Saint Laurent invented the modern woman’s wardrobe: the pea-jacket and trenchcoat in 1962, the first tuxedo in 1966, the safari jacket and the pantsuit in 1967, and the first jumpsuit in 1968.

While constantly in search of simplicity, each collection was also a chance to bring his dreams to life. Fascinated by different cultures, nostalgic of a ‘lost time,’ he came up with dresses that transported the public to an imaginary elsewhere, from Russia to China, from India to Morocco. He also developed numerous garments directly referencing the artists he admired such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Vincent Van Gogh, and of course Piet Mondrian.

And now the dolls, one by one:

 

Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Doll Mondrian dress

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Paying homage to the visionary designer, Barbie® models Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic Mondrian dress from the Autumn-Winter 1965 collection. The multi-colored knit dress recalls the Dutch artist’s sense of geometry, while a seamless patchwork and sleek back zipper reflect the designer’s keen attention to detail. Black heels with silvery buckles and pearly earrings finish the timeless look. This beautiful doll is presented in collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.

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Collection: Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Dolls

Label: Platinum Label®

Designer: Linda Kyaw

Release Date: 11/05/2018

Body Type: Model Muse

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Fashion: Multi-colored geometric knit dress, pearly earrings, black heels

Eyelashes: Painted

Fashion Sewn On?: No

Included with doll: Earrings, dress, shoes, doll stand

Doll Stand: Yes

Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 16/9/5

Package Weight: 5.0706 lbs

SKU #: GCM97

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I have been writing it time and time again but nothing changes - and it does not seem it ever will. Charging $150 for non-articulated dolls is preposterous. If Mattel cared about collector dolls, I mean really cared, they would have created a good articulated body, an evolution of their early pivotal one for example, to use for special dolls like these, that could be made to pose elegantly in a variety of poses as befits their high fashion style. Instead, one gets the Model Muse body, immovable, frozen like a statue, doing no service to the exquisite clothes it is wearing.

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And yes, this is a gorgeous dress, not only being a miniature YSL dress but being faithful to the original. It is made of separate pieces making up the Mondrian pattern instead of a print, just like the real one was. The dress is lined and the quality is good. The detailed earrings and specially designed shoes complete it perfectly. More about the gorgeous box at the end of the post.

 

Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Doll Safari Jacket

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Paying homage to the visionary designer, Barbie® models Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic 1968 safari jacket. This garment was specifically created for Vogue (Paris) for a spread in their magazine. The desert-hued, front-laced safari jacket, which is inspired by clothing of westerners in Africa, includes a stylish hip-hugging O-ring belt. It’s a fresh, modernized look that features black knee-length shorts, jaunty sueded boots, and is topped with a floppy, fringed bush hat. This beautiful doll is presented in collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.

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Collection: Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Dolls

Label: Platinum Label®

Designer: Linda Kyaw

Release Date: 11/05/2018

Body Type: Model Muse

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Fashion: Safari jacket, knee-length shorts, suede boots

Eyelashes: Painted

Fashion Sewn On?: No

Included with doll: Hat, earrings, boots, belt, blouse, shorts, doll stand

Doll Stand: Yes

Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 18/7/11

Package Weight: 5.0706 lbs

SKU #: FJH71

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What a gorgeous rendition! The jacket is almost perfect, a fantastic recreation of the original, made famous in the iconic Verushka image, photographed for Vogue in 1968 (photo by Franco Rubartelli). Attention to detail is again good, with fabric boots and hat. Pity the Karl sculpt is not a match for Verushka’s face - I think each doll should have had a different sculpt.

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Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Doll Paris gown

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Paying homage to the visionary designer, Barbie® models Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic ‘Paris’ evening gown from 1983. A ruched pink satin bodice culminates in the back with an oversized pink satin bow, while luxurious black velvet drapes to the floor with an elegant slit. Black pumps, red and black rhinestone bracelets and earrings, and an iridescent statement necklace are the finishing touches to this glamourous look. This beautiful doll is presented in collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.

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Collection: Barbie® Yves Saint Laurent Dolls

Label: Platinum Label®

Designer: Linda Kyaw

Release Date: 11/05/2018

Body Type: Model Muse

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Fashion: Evening gown with a ruched pink satin bodice, oversized satin bow, black pumps

Eyelashes: Painted

Fashion Sewn On?: No

Included with doll: Bracelets, earrings, necklace, doll stand

Doll Stand: Yes

Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 18/7/11

Package Weight: 5.0706 lbs

SKU #: FPV66

The Paris gown photographed by Gilles Tapie in 1983

The Paris gown photographed by Gilles Tapie in 1983

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This is the only doll still available at the Barbie.com shop, so run if you want it. For me it is the least desirable from the trio, but still want to get it. Would have liked to see another iconic YSL dress though, from his later years, or even better the “Le Smoking” tuxedo.

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Special mention goes to the box design, with the logo of the museum at the front and the Yves Saint Laurent info and photo inside, plus the fabric ribbon tie (like the Poppy Parker older boxes). Great job Mattel. I wish I could afford these. 

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Wonder Woman Barbie Collector dolls available to order!

Mattel is pushing ahead with their Wonder Woman releases, right before the premiere of the film next week. After the playline releases, the collector dolls are now available to order - but on backorder till June 1st. That either proves that the available ones are already snapped up or that the company will be late in releasing them but did not want to lose the momentum that the film will create. I really like them and will try to order them all. Let's see them all - description from the Barbie Collector website. The dolls are all Silver Label, i.e. 25,000 or less dolls.

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Barbie® Wonder Woman™ Doll

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Designer: Bill Greening
Release Date: 4/27/2017
Inspired by the first-ever live-action Wonder Woman™ feature film, this doll is sculpted and costumed just like the movie character. This Amazon warrior is armed for battle wearing her iconic Super Hero costume with headdress, boots, armored bracelets, iconic “magic”; lasso, sword, shield and black cape.  Doll also features a fully articulated body—perfect for high-action poses.

$44,95

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Body Type: Articulated
Facial sculpt: Wonder Woman
Fashion Sewn On: Yes
Fashion: Super Hero costume with headdress, boots, armored bracelets
Accessories: Sword, shield, lasso
Doll Stand: Yes
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 13“ x 3.3“x 7“

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Barbie® Antiope™ Doll

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Designer: Bill Greening
Release Date: 4/27/2017

Inspired by the first-ever live-action Wonder Woman™ feature film, this Antiope doll is sculpted and costumed like the movie character. Doll also features a fully articulated body—perfect for high-action poses.

$44,95

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Body Type: Articulated
Facial sculpt: Antiope
Fashion Sewn On: Yes
Fashion: Super Hero costume with headdress, boots, armored bracelets
Accessories: Bow, arrows
Doll Stand: Yes
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 13“ x 3.3“x 7“

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Barbie® Hippolyta™ Doll

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Designer: Bill Greening
Release Date: 4/27/2017

Inspired by the first-ever live-action Wonder Woman™ feature film, this Queen Hippolyta doll is sculpted and costumed just like the movie character. Doll also features a fully articulated body—perfect for high-action poses.

$44,95

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Body Type: Articulated
Facial sculpt: Queen Hippolyta
Fashion Sewn On: Yes
Fashion: Super Hero costume with headdress, boots, armored bracelets
Accessories: Sword, shield,
Doll Stand: Yes
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 13“ x 3.3“x 7“

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Barbie® Wonder Woman™ Paradise Island Gift Set

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Designer: Bill Greening
Release Date: 4/27/2017

This Barbie® Wonder Woman™ Paradise Island Gift Set commemorates the iconic scene on Paradise Island when Diana (Wonder Woman™), portrayed by actress Gal Gadot, first meets Steve Trevor™, portrayed by actor Chris Pine. Both dolls are sculpted and costumed like the movie characters and feature fully articulated bodies—perfect for high-action poses.

$125,00

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Body Type: Articulated Wonder Woman, Articulated Ken
Facial sculpt: Gal Gadot Face sculpt, Chris Pine face sculpt
Fashion Sewn On: No
Fashion:Costumed like the movie characters
Doll Stands: Yes
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): 13“ x 6“x 19“

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WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s17). Photos courtesy of Mattel Inc.

 

Barbie: exhibition dedicated to the iconic doll at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

The venerable Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is mounting a breathtaking exhibition dedicated to Barbie. 700 dolls in 1,500 square meters along with objects from the museum and art works from contemporary artists that try and present the various aspects of "Barbie's lives". The show opens today and will be on display until the 18th of September. The opening fits right in with the Paris Fashion Doll Festival opening this Friday. The curator  is Anne Monier, conservator at the  department of toys in the museum and the set designer is Nathalie Crinière, who also designed the incredible Le Petit Théâtre Dior exhibition in 2014.


Catwalk set up with Silkstone dolls, evoking both similar set ups from Barbie Collector photo sets and old couture runway shows in France.

The exhibition is geared towards children and adults alike: it showcases both the iconic toy that spans so many generations and also the historical and sociological context of the various incarnations of Barbie. I think a trip to Paris is needed pronto. Check out the gorgeous set ups of the exhibition.


The atmosphere of a private atelier showing is next to the catwalk space above


And the seamstresses of the atelier are also shown on their sewing machines - brilliant!


Modern style display - the flying catwalk


Another aspect of the modern display


Various aspects of Barbie and Ken's incarnations through the years


Glass domes showcasing collectible Barbies. I bet the girl wants to take them all home!


The wall of clothes showcases various Barbie outfits in doll size...


...while life-sized versions of them are also on display


The design process is also displayed in a very interesting way


The boxes that Barbies come in are also given their own space


A display showing the variety of molds, skin tones and hair styles and colours


The much sought after queen incarnations of Barbie - I'm surprised Empress Josephine is missing.


And something more plebeian - a table football with Barbies!


Exhibition photos courtesy of Getty Images