Superdoll London celebrates Christmas with another great trifecta of dolls

Just like last year, Superdoll London dazzles us once again by releasing three impressive dolls just in time for Christmas. Not only that, they added a small regalia set (crown and sceptre) to compliment the looks. Each doll represents one of three elements: earth, wind (air) and fire. If I could buy one, it would probably be Vushka, as I’m a sucker for smokey eyes and pale lips, even though her outfit is the most conservative of the three. It’s great seeing three different Sybarite sculpts in one release. The regalia set adds a nice touch to the release but better fits Vushka and her princess look. The one thing no missing from all three sets: jewellery.  

Let’s check out the dolls. Text and photographs below courtesy of Superdoll.

KUMALO SYB/DD_0135 EARTH

Inque is thrilled to be joining her sisters this year for the Holidays. Like an exotic Africa princess she chose to wear chocolate satin and furs. From the top. Her gorgeous wig of blended black and brunettes formed into a multitude of topknots ...fabulous! Her eyeshadows in the spectrum of turquoise and smoke surround her eyes of translucent chocolate with lids of muted sepia, eyes those of golden amber. Lips of dark rich red. Her multi piece ensemble; a confection of chocolate satin hot pants and a corset dripping in beads is the foundation of her 'look'. Accompanied by a matching satin bolero trimmed in metallic matte gold rice beads and seeds and spectacular guipure finds. Inque loves drama and for this she selected a fur wrap inset with feathers; just to get her silhouette going!

Always accessorised to the point of envy, Inque has an indiscreet set of fabulous faux fur condiments; consisting ankle & knee pads, fur balls to her foot and totally uncomfortable stiletto heeled courts in a chocolate brown with broad ankle ribbons!  Bringing exotic Africa with her; a final accessory is her monarch staff adorned in her tribal colours.

Clone: 1603 Inque d'Royce
Skintone: TRUFFLE
Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand
PRODUCTION MAY VARY FROM PROTOTYPE SHOWN.

Price: £279.20 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

VUSHKA SYB/DD_0136 AIR

Venus is thrilled to be joining her sisters this year for the Holidays. Like a blonde Siberian princess she chose to wear sky blue and gold. From the top. Her gorgeous wig of baby blonde set with a centre part cascades in voluptuous curls to her waist. Huge glorious hair ...fabulous! Her eyeshadows in the spectrum of muted browns and smoke surround her eyes of translucent charcoal and mud with lids of muted nude, eyes those of sky blue. Lips of pale rose outlined in rose. Her 1 piece frock; a confection of gold lace and tulle trimmed in matching rhinestone bearing an empire line front and a long slim torso in back. All this over a multi layer tulle and glitter attached petticoat. Mid calf length front trains toward the back. Venus loves drama and this gown has just her favourite kind.... the glamourous kind.

Always accessorised to the point of envy, Venus has an indiscreet fabulous faux fur wrap in dark blush fur, opera length gloves in almost not there glistening gold tulle, and totally uncomfortable stiletto heeled courts in a pale gold with broad ankle ribbons!
Bringing fairy tale Siberia with her; a final accessory is her gorgeous 'coach' purse in gild 'gold' and a matching blue velvet strap.

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
Skintone: COSMETIQUE
Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand
PRODUCTION MAY VARY FROM PROTOTYPE SHOWN.

Price: £269.75 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

RIO SYB/DD_0137 FIRE

Voltaire is thrilled to be joining her sisters this year for the Holidays. Like a titian Latin princess she chose to wear blazing pink, orange and purple. From the top. Her gorgeous wig of natural vibrant reds set with fringe and an up do we call bun - bun - bow. ...fabulous! Her eyeshadows in the spectrum of violets and smoke surround her eyes of translucent charcoal and ginger with lids of muted white, eyes those of green flame. Lips of gorgeous coral. Her 2 piece ensemble; a confection of embroidery and satin trimmed in gold and sequin. A matador suit hitting all the right curves, with epaulettes and a stand collar. Voltaire loves drama and this suit of lights has just her favourite kind.... the glamourous kind.

Always accessorised to the point of envy, Venus has an discreet white lace jabot at he neck, and totally uncomfortable stiletto heeled courts in a hot pink with broad ankle ribbons!
Bringing south America with her; a final accessory is her pair of banderillas and a red tulle veil.

Clone: 1000 Voltaire d'Royce
Skintone: CORALO
Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand
PRODUCTION MAY VARY FROM PROTOTYPE SHOWN.

Price: £275.79 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

GLORIOUS CROWN AND SCEPTRE Set

Custon made for your Princess

Price: £35.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Swinging London Poppy Parker Collection wave 2 revealed!

As part of their Dolly Days week, Integrity Toys revealed the last four dolls of the Swinging London Poppy Parker Collection. The dolls are more colourful and psychedelic than the first wave and one of them is a lovely gift set. You can contact your doll dealer to preorder three of them, while one is an IT Direct exclusive. Let's see them one by one.

Item # PP118
Friday Night Frug
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 825
Estimated Delivery: Mid-to-Late Spring 2018
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

This doll is available for pre-order from your favourite Integrity Toys dealers starting today.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy Feet with Articulated Ankles
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No

Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. She wears a knee-length satin overcoat over a tailored little black dress. She has her hair styled in a braided ponytail and her accessories include four bangles, a ring, earrings and a bag. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Beautiful Poppy but all dressed in black? We already had one black clad Poppy in the previous wave, Welcome to Misty Hollows. And too many blondes already too.  If she was a red head, it would make her so much more intriguing. She is very elegant though.

Item # PP119
Where It's At!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll Giftset
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Mid-to-Late Spring 2018
Suggested Retail Price: $160.00 US

This doll is available for pre-order from your favourite Integrity Toys dealers starting today.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy Feet with Articulated Ankles
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No

Poppy is a fully articulated 12-inch fashion doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. This giftset includes two complete outfits, a guitar, jewelry and two pairs of shoes. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

This is the best one of the bunch in my opinion, not looking a lot like any previously released and making the set extra special with the Pucci print dress and the guitar. Groovy baby! Already preordered this one.

Item # PP121
Positively Plaid
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Delivery: Mid-to-Late Spring 2018
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

IT Direct / W Club exclusive for 2018 members: this doll will be available via right-to-buy lottery in approximately March of next year and will be offered to 2018 w club members only.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy Feet with Articulated Ankles
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No

Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She comes dressed in a plaid ensemble, composed of a short cape, a skirt and a matching beret. She completes the look with a turtleneck shirt, fishnet stockings and tall electric blue boots. Poppy also comes with a necklace, a pair of painted on "gloved hands", a purse and earrings. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Beautiful doll again and, while the outfit is very original and would love to have it, the doll looks like one from the 2016 collection, Go See! She's the lottery doll for W Club so, if not a member, it will be a bit hard to get.

Item # PP122
Hold That Tiger!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 625
Estimated Delivery: Mid-to-Late Spring 2018
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

This doll is available for pre-order from your favorite Integrity Toys dealers starting today.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy Feet with Articulated Ankles
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: N

This Poppy Parker doll is 12-inch tall and fully articulated, featuring hand-applied eyelashes. Her mod hair is trimmed in a short, sleek bob and Poppy wears a tiger print mini-dress under a bright pink fur coat. Shoes, handbag and jewelry complete the look. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Pops right at you this one! Not a fan of this animal print, so money saved here. I don't like her bob either - why can't we get an AA Poppy with a more AA hairstyle of that era, like a wild afro or an elaborate african-queen style up-do? The fur is a bit cheap looking, no?

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 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.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton
Layouts, Graphics and 3D renderings by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Third W Club doll ready for preorder- Poppy Parker Golden Holiday

W Club members were notified yesterday about the third doll of the five club exclusives​ for this year. It’s a Christmas doll that will be delivered next year, something that had some people grumbling. In order to be ready for the holidays though, she should have been presented for preorder in the summer, not the most conducive season for Christmas shopping. Let’s see the doll and the Christmas tree accompanying her.

​Item # PP114

Golden Holiday

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The Swinging London Collection

2017 W Club Exclusive

​Item # PP114A

MOD HOLIDAY TREE ACCESSORY SET

The Swinging London Collection

2017 W Club Exclusive

Edition Size:TBA

Estimated Arrival:Late Winter - Spring 2018

Doll Only: $125.00 US + S & H

(Limit of one per W Club membership)

Exclusive Mod Tree Set Only: $25.00 US + S & H

Pricing:(No pre-order limit on the tree sets).

SPECIAL OFFER PRICING!

Pre-order the doll and one tree and save $5 on the bundle.

Special Package Deal Price: $145.00 US +S & H

PRE-ORDER PERIOD ENDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2017 AT NOON EASTERN TIME.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt:Poppy Parker™

Body:Poppy 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy Feet with Articulated Ankles

Skin Tone:FR White

Hair Color:Vibrant Brunette

Eyelashes:Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch:No

Poppy Parker is a 12-inches tall doll and completely articulated, with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. She comes dressed in a slim-fit, floor length white and gold gown, complimented by long triangular chandelier earrings that match the "pyramid" pattern on her dress. Poppy also comes with open-toe heels, three bracelets, a golden clutch purse and three holiday gift boxes. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

This is a set designed by David Buttry in collaboration with Alain Tremblay, who probably did the dress print, the boxes and the tree. I like the doll (the dress not so much), she reminds me a little of Bergdorf Poppy, if she plucked her eyebrows. I am tempted but my wallet is empty so I probably will not get her. Why are the earrings huge? Even accounting for the exaggeration of everything in the 60s, they still look too big and distracting on her. Interlocking stars made of wire would have looked much more fitting. 

You can see the inspiration for the dress in the photograph above. It is from a 1966 French fashion magazine editorial and the description is, in French,  “robe longue recouverte de losanges dorés ( Marc Doelnitz )”, which translates in long dress covered in golden triangles by Marc Doelnitz. Who was Doelnitz? A French actor, costume designer, decorator and producer, friend of Juliette Greco, who apparently dabbled in commercial clothing as well. You can see the blog post I got the photo from here, with the entire editorial and many fashions that would look swell on Poppy and friends.

Note: The doll and the tree are sold separately. The miniature gift boxes are included with the doll, as pictured. Please note that the doll pictured in the photo is a prototype and as always, final production colors and textures may vary slightly.

All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 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.

Doll Photography, Layouts, Graphics and 3D renderings by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Superdoll Sybcon 2017 in England: The Vanity Case

The 2017 Sybarite Convention was held this past weekend at Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor, UK by Superdoll. Once again, they presented a dazzling array of dolls to attendees. The convention was named The Vanity Case and the styles varied from Mugler inspired corsets with rear view mirrors to Louis XV era crinolines and frou frous. Horses made their appearance (doll sized of course) and the end marked the return of two old sculpts, Inque and Voltaire.

Mugler inspired corsets with rear view mirrors. 

Lucius

Tempest  

The convention doll was named Windsor and was dazzling. 

Windsor even had a visor

Sybarites riding horses made for 5 centerpieces for the lucky few who managed to get them. Shown here are the convention doll Windsor and companion doll Vienna.

Voltaire and Inque made a comeback as a gift set.

Photos courtesy of Superdoll Collectables, London.

Fashion Fairytale: Integrity Toys 2017 Convention part 7 - final gala and convention doll

The final gala of the convention took place on Saturday evening, with everyone present. The table centerpiece was an Adèle Makéda doll, standing amidst a set of acrylic mountains and channeling the Snow Queen. Attendees also received the final component to complete the "Build-a-Giftset" Nadja Rhymes; a pink little dress.

The winners of the convention design competition were announced:

Diorama Design Competition:

People's Choice: Jeanette Howard

Judge's Choice: Kelly Rinaldi

Doll Design Challenge:

People's Choice: Dal Lowenbein

Judge's Choice: Dal Lowenbein

Dal Lowenbein winning doll, photo Dal, hair realization by Dennis Allen Beltrán

Dal Lowenbein winning doll, photo by Dennis Allen Beltrán

Congratulations to all winners! Unfortunately Dal’s doll will not go into production next year, even though it is a very imaginative take on the White Rabitt from Alice In Wonderland. The doll that will will be the one winning the international design competition through the W Club.

Then, the winners of the OOAK dolls designed by Integrity Toys design team for the raffle room were picked. The dolls, not all inspired from actual fairytales, were (photos by super talented Ginny Liezert):

- #82097 Rayna Ahmadi Sirena (The Little Mermaid) designed by Jessy Ayala

- Constance & Constance Wicked Duet (Cinderella Sisters) designed by Chris Stoeckel 

- Misaki Just Right (Goldilocks) designed by Mark Tinkey

- Agnes & Elise Feast For The Eyes (Lil Miss Muffet and the Spider from the nursery rhyme) designed by Vaughn Sawyers 

- Poppy Parker A Midsummer Dream (Titania, Shakespeare’s Queen Of Faery) designed by David Buttry

- Nadja Bow Down (Queen of the Damned from the Anne Rice Vampire Chronicles novel of the same name) designed by Jessy Ayala

- AA Eugenia Sweet Pea (Princess and the pea) designed by Vaughn Sawyers 

Most of these dolls were gorgeous, with the best being Nadja, giving off a strong Rihanna vibe. After that, the host city of next year's convention was unveiled, which will be Portland, Oregon, meaning the convention going west coast after many years.
Finally, special guest designer Jason Wu came on stage to unveil the eagerly awaited convention doll, Elyse Jolie channeling Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. 

Item # 91430

Frosted Glamour

Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Gala Dinner Event Centerpiece Doll

Edition Size: 420 Dolls

A gorgeous silver haired Adèle as the Snow Queen! I would have preferred to have seen her as the Convention Doll though, it is about time that a company that prides itself on diversity in its product has an AA doll as the main star, no? From photos of attendees, her shoes are silver glittery sandals. A great doll. Of course the dress is similar to the one worn by Tilda Swinton as the White Witch in The Chronicles Of Narnia first film.

Tilda Swinton In costume as The White Witch Of Narnia. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue magazine  

Item # 82090C

Sweet Dreams Welcome Multi-Part Giftset

Nadja Rhymes™ Dressed Doll

The NU. FACE Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

Build-a-Giftset Part C (Outfit)

Edition Size: 600 Outfits

This is the last piece of the puzzle that was the Sleeping Beauty Nadja gift set. A pink short dress to compliment the blue one she arrived with. I did expect a gown as the second outfit though. 

Item # 91429

Malefique

Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

The 2017 Integrity Toys Convention: Fashion Fairytale

 Official Convention Doll

Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Yet another Elyse this year. I know the anniversary ones are really rare but it does seem too many anyway. This one looks like a mishmash of many things: we have seen a really similar gown in a previous convention Giselle. Her green eyes and fuchsia lips remind me of the workshop Elyse of years ago and her hair channels Midnight Star Elyse. The jewellery are similar to Versailles Veronique’s. All this plus the purple hair leaves me a bit cold, even though I love the sculpt. I still think Adèle should have been the convention doll, either as Maleficent or as the Snow Queen. 

Overall, for me, this was not a top notch convention dollwise, as was for example last year’s Supermodel one. I expected more imaginative interpretations of fairytale characters. The fact that most were derived from Disney versions of them only lessened the effect. Original fairytales make up a fantastic world that has a lot to offer and here we saw only a glimpse of them, with occasional flashes of great inspiration. It did not help of course that earlier in the year the company had showed such a strong group of collections on its main lines. Which is exactly the opposite of what happened last year. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Note: all dolls pictured in these photos are prototypes; final colors and textures may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton and/or Alain Tremblay, unless otherwise stated. Layouts, Graphics and 3D renderings by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.