Integrity Toys Mini Capsule Collections 2020 reveal pt..2: Nu Face Essentials Wave 2

The second collection that was revealed in the Integrity Toys online event on Saturday was the Nu Face Essentials Wave2. That basically meant two NU. Face IT Direct dolls, which are exclusively offered right away via IT Direct Right-to-buy lotteries for the W Club members - I sincerely doubt that there will be any left for the general public. The deadline for the lottery is the 5th of October 2020, noon ET. Two dolls were added to the essential line up, with Jessy Ayala picking from the not-that-popular drawer. This time it is Karolin and Colette that shine in the spotlight. The price is hiked - from US$99 last time to US$115.00 now, without anything added to the mix. When your basic edition dolls (because, even though Carol Roth dismissed the term basic for this type of dolls, it is exactly that, even when you name them close up), surpass the US$ 100.00 mark, you are doing something wrong. Colette has a slightly larger edition size, will she be more popular?

Item # 82118

My Allure

Karolin Stone™ Close-up Doll

The NU. Face™ Essentials Collection: Wave 2

Limited Edition: 900 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Early October, Once Lottery Winners Have Paid

Suggested Retail Pricing: $115.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Karolin Stone

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Two-piece fitted NF branded underwear set;

• Black strappy heels;

• "Gold" earrings;

• "Gold" watch;

• Pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is easily the best looking Karolin Stone version released so far.. I still think the sculpt would have lent itself better to a black character but they keep releasing her as a blonde every single time. She does channel Daphne Groeneveld, one of Jessy’s favourite models. Even I liked this version of Karolin. Not enough to want one though.

Item # 82145

In My Skin

Colette Duranger™ Close-up Doll

The NU. Face™ Essentials Collection: Wave 2

Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Early October, Once Lottery Winners Have Paid

Suggested Retail Pricing: $115.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Colette 2.5

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Dark Chestnut Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Fitted, NF branded, one-piece bodysuit;

• Strappy heels with clear vinyl strap detail;

• "Gold" earrings;

• Matching "gold" ring;

• Pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

What a gorgeous Colette. Just like Karoline, this is the best version of the new Colette sculpt released so far. I like her so much that I’m entering the lottery for her! I never got one of the Colette 1.0 dolls as, contrary to Nadja 1.0 which was the same sculpt, they looked too cartoony to me. This one is stunning. People compared her to one of the Kard*s*ian sisters (Kourtney) but to me she looks nothing like any of them. It’s probably the nude toned underwear and colouring, plus the shoe style, favoured by them.

Let’s recap the lottery data:

NU. Face Dolls Offer Type: Members-only right-to-buy lotteries;

Participation Deadline: Oct. 5th, 2020, Noon Eastern time;

Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lotteries):

My Allure Karolin: $115.00 + S&H each;

In My Skin Colette: $115.00 + S&H each;

Edition Size: 900 (Karolin), 1000 (Colette);

Shipping Timing: In-stock, will ship once the lottery winners have paid;

Availability: 2020 W Club members only;

Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per style per 2020 membership only.

If you win, you must pay: While lottery tickets are free, if your entry is picked, you will be expected to pay for each item that you win by Oct. 23rd, 2020 at Noon Eastern (New York Time). 

Are you entering the lottery fot these dolls? Tell us about it in the comments.

Prototypes shown, final production fabrics, colors, and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. ©2020 All rights reserved. NU. FACE and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc., Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. ©2020 All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Ahmet Steltman; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Integrity Toys Mini Capsule Collections 2020 reveal pt..1: The Monarchs - Atmoshpere

This weekend we got the reveal of four mini capsule collections by Integrity Toys. Carol explained that with the pandemic affecting production, and despite the 25th IT anniversary occasion, they would not be able to release full blown collections for the lines. We saw two dolls unveiled for each of the lines that were featured into the livestreamed presentation (through Youtube - will that be how the convention goes?). The Monarchs line was first, with Vaughn showing us the dolls on video too, which is always nice. Participants could comment in real time, which was nice. Alain, who was managing the whole affair backstage (poor guy - sending hugs) was flashing some of the comments on screen as well.

Technically we got one Monarch, and an older sculpt repurposed at that. Callum now is reincarnated as Indian twins, Tajinder and Dalpinder. If I’m not mistaken it is the first time we get Indian male dolls through IT - this s great and about time! I would be getting Taj but budget constraints meant no. I still laugh seeing the “figures” instead of dolls description. It is dolls dear Integrity, no matter what. Stop doing this.

Item # 21009

Desert Winds

Tajinder Chowdhury™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs Homme™: Atmosphere Collection

Limited Edition: 625 Figures

Expected Ship Date: Early Oct. 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $175.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Callum/Tajinder/Dalpinder 1.0

Body Type: Monarchs 1.0

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Black (Flocked)

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Breezy linen trousers with matching sleeveless vest;

• Loose fitted linen shirt;

• Micro tweed flat cap;

• Wayfarer sunglasses;

• Mini-hoop earrings;

• Micro-chain necklace;

• Brocade slide shoes;

• Braided bracelet;

• Bespoke timepiece;

• Chiffon scarf;

• Alternate pair of hands (not shown);

• Fashion figure stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

That’s a gorgeous doll! I love how the Callum sculpt translates into Tajinder. it was about time we got some Indian Bolywood guys to co-star with Isha in her blockbusters. Although the storyline does hint that the twins might be after a guy in the film and not necessarily a lady! We will see… Everything looks great about Tajinder - both doll and outfit. I must say I’m a bit disappointed that we did not see one of the old guys. like Pierre and Francisco, return. I bet they would sell out instantly. As always, the accessories are gorgeous. BUT we don’t get a bag while the price is still the (way too high) same. How come?

Item # 21010

Cool Breeze

Dalpinder Chowdhury™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs Homme™: Atmosphere Collection

Limited Edition: 625 Figures

Expected Ship Date: Early Oct. 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $175.00

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Callum/Tajinder/Dalpinder 1.0

Body Type: Monarchs 1.0

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with rooted hair;

• Pastel micro "suede" jacket and linen trousers;

• Short sleeved shirt;

• Faux-leather sandals;

• Matching faux-leather belt;

• Mini-hoop earrings;

• Braided bracelet;

• Bespoke timepiece;

• Large brim pork pie hat;

• Tiger eye beaded necklace;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Fashion figure stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I like tis one less - both doll and fashion as not as gorgeous as the other twin. The safari jacket should have been longer and with a belt. His drawstring hemmed pants do not look good at the ankles. His gladiator sandals are gorgeous though. Again no bag for the US$175.00 price.. The hat: is thankfully made of.felt, which is expected with this price point.

Shipping Early October:

Item # 21009 Desert Winds Tajinder Chowdhury™

Item # 21010 Cool Breeze Dalpinder Chowdhury™

So, are you getting any of the twins? Let me know in the comments.

Prototypes shown, final production fabrics, colors, and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.. All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. ©2020 All rights reserved.. THE MONARCHS HOMME and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc., Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. ©2020 All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The IFDC 2020 dolls were unveiled - Poppy goes Vegas!

As with many things this year, the 2020 IFDC Convention was delayed until next year due to the ongoing pandemic. What was not delayed (well, not much, considering), is the set of dolls based on this year's theme that were already designed and made. David Buttry and Vaughn Sawyers created a collection of four Poppy Parker dolls based on this yeat’s IFDC theme and they were revealed first to the would-be attendees and then to W Club and the rest of the world. As usual, a portion of the total edition size of each doll has been set aside for the W Club, while the bulk goes to the people that had registered for the convention.

Item #77183

Lady Luck

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 IFDC Convention

Edition Size: 500

Expected Ship Date: In stock, should ship after winners' payments are received

Price: $160.00 + Shipping

W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker 

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Copper

Penny Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Floor-length pale pink satin gown with sequin lace overlay and glamorous satin train;

Lucky clover leaf cloisonné jewelry set (necklace and earrings), hair comb and broach;

Pale pink satin pumps with delicate bow detail;

Alternate pair of "grip" hands

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Am I the only one getting Monaco Royale Vanessa vibes from this one? She’s Vaughn’s design, inspired by his 2003 IFDC Midnight In Monaco Véronique doll. The gown is a bit awkward for Poppy, as if she’s into her mother’s dress to play. Cute but pass. Lady Luck of course brings to mind the “Luck Be A Lady” song from the Guys And Dolls musical.

Item #77184

Masquerade Magic

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 IFDC Convention Edition

Size: 500

Expected Ship Date: In stock, should ship after winners' payments are received

Retail Price: $160.00 + Shipping

W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker 

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Platinum

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Dazzling turquoise blue Vegas showgirl outfit, complete with highly-detailed beaded embroidery and extravagant tulle train;

Adorable cat eye mask accessory;

Jewelry set (earrings, ring, bracelet);

Matching satin pumps with bow detail;

Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

She’s the yang to Sizzling in Paris yin, so she’s probably designed by David Buttry. Beautiful doll and a very showgirl-y outfit. If it only had more feathers instead of tulle! Love the mask!

Item #77185

Kiss In The Shadows

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 IFDC Convention

Edition Size: 500

Expected Ship Date: In stock, should ship after winners' payments are received

Retail Price: $160.00 + Shipping

W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker 

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Fuchsia cocktail dress with black lace overlay detail;

Elegant, a-line, high-contrast tulle cape;

Shoulder length black opera gloves;

Earrings and bracelet;

Duo-toned patent "leather" pumps;

Miniature cocktail accessory;

Alternate pair of "grip" hand;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

For me she’s hands down the most beautiful of the bunch. And despite the weird style of the cape, I like the outfit too, although I’d rather it had a shawl collared cape. Missing a necklace though - just imagine a pearl chocker with a jewelled clasp. This one was probably designed by Vaughn.The title brings to mind Rita Moreno singing (dubbed by Leona Gordon) “We Kiss In The Shadow” from “The King And I” film. The doll does look like a young Rita, no?

Item #77186

Viva Poppy!

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll Gift Set

The 2020 IFDC Convention

Edition Size: 500

Expected Ship Date: In stock, should ship after winners' payments are received

Retail Price: $185.00 + Shipping

W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Copper Sunset

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12" fully articulated doll with fully rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Retro inspired printed bathing suit;

Matching retro skirt;

Cropped, ¾ sleeve glitter knit top;

Golden capri pants with matching micro-belt;

Hot pink and gold mesh go-go dress;

Gold mesh stockings;

Las Vegas handbag;

Fashionable oversized sunglasses;

Golden pumps;

Hoop earrings;

"Golden" bangle bracelets;

Turquoise cloisonné earrings and ring;

Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

She’s obviously a David Buttry design, bearing lots of his favourites and things we have seen before in different iterations (like the mesh dress). Beautiful doll and lovely colours. The tote bag rocks! And of course the name references the Viva Las Vegas! Elvis Presley film, while the doll surely brings to mind the inimitable Ann Margret.

Offer Type: Members-only right-to-buy lotteries;

Participation Deadline: August 31st, 2020, Noon Eastern time;

Availability: 2020 W Club members only;

Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per 2020 membership only.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2020 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. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Doll Photography by Ahmet Steltman; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Iselin: a new sculpt for The Jason Wu Collection as an exclusive iT Direct lottery

W Club informed tis members that they get first hands on an IT Direct right-to-buy lottery for a new doll from The Jason Wu Collection. She is a new sculpt, named Iselin, probably after the model Iselin Steiro, who is a Norwegian fashion model. She begun her career in 2003, has even been in a David Bowie video and is now co-designer of an underwear line. She has not appeared in a fashion magazine or ad since 2018.

Item # 12310

Fall 2018

Iselin™ Dressed Doll

The Jason Wu Collection

Limited Edition: 500

Estimated Arrival: In-Stock, Should Ship Shortly After Winners Have Paid

Retail Price: $199.00 *Right-to-buy Lottery*

Head Sculpt: Iselin

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Copper Penny

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Velvet Touch Finish: No

Included:

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

Multi-layered, floor-length tulle gown with hand-applied micro-crystals;

Earrings;

Shoes;

Acrylic doll stand and pole;

Certificate of authenticity;

A new sculpt eh? First of all, I don’t think she remotely looks like the real Iselin. At least not with this make up. Maybe a repainter could make the sculpt look more like the real model (who is more good looking then the doll). She does remind me a lot of Elyse Jolie: the cheekbones, the nose and lips, the small eyes. And she also reminds me of Melania Trump, which is not good.

The dress: tulle ballgown with straps and crystal embroidery - groundbreaking. Seriously, how long are we going to be getting bland Jason Wu originals with minimal accessories for exorbitant prices? This smacks money grab to me and nothing else. She does not even have the velvet skin to justify the price. What next? Probably a doll with a miniature faucet, from the new line that Jason does for Brizo. The gown was the finale dress for his Fall 2018 Collection, worn on the runway by Kiki Willems. Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv

Final fabrics, colors, and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All doll photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2020 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. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Dior makes their entire Automn/Winter Haute Couture 2020 in miniature along with their real counterparts

Miniature use in couture is not something new. Ever since people started coveting other people’s clothes and style and wanting to emulate them, the use of miniature replicas of outfits has been essential in communicating fashion changes and styles to people far from the original clothes makers or style setters. Miniatures of real outfits were making the rounds among royal courts in Europe and abroad, so that people could copy the latest styles worn by royal families, who were the original fashion influencers in centuries past. Later, fashion makers such as Worth, would make miniature outfits from their collections to showcase them to clients abroad. There were no photographs back then! And of course, the most characteristic example would be the Théâtre de la Mode, a traveling exhibit featuring miniature, doll-like mannequins wearing French designers' latest creations, showcasing them to people after WWII.

Autumn-Winter 2020-2021 Haute Couture collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, showcased in an exclusive film

Dior has used miniature couture in the past as well. They have made spectacular exhibitions with them in China, placed them in boutique windows or used them as part of the Dior latest series of exhibitions in the world’s big museums. They even use them sometimes in the ateliers. And with the world in a crisis from the pandemic everywhere, the line was drawn from the Théâtre de la Mode to this year’s presentation: not a runway show, but a film (shown above) showing the miniatures and their real-life counterparts in a mythical setting and story.

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Photograph courtesy of Dior

The collection was inspired in large part from five women Surrealist artists: Lee Miller, Dorothea Tanning, Leonora Carrington, Dora Maar and Jacqueline Lamba. Maria-Grazia Chiuri, Creative Director of Dior women’s collections, chose to produce thirty-seven miniature haute couture silhouettes, embodying the quintessence of the excellence in the Dior Ateliers. An audacious feat for the petites mains (the atelier workers) who, once again, rose to this virtuoso challenge through a demanding, infinitely meticulous dialogue with savoir-faire.

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Working on a small scale offers the opportunity for Dior’s crafts people to re-embrace and elaborate on precious techniques – such as embroidery and hand-pleating to the nearest millimetre – but also to transpose, on mannequins measuring precisely fifty-five centimetres high (1/3 scale for those wondering), the essentials of tailoring: from white toile (which is the first draft in 3d) to the sumptuousness of draping; from buttoning to the precision of linings; from cut-outs to the rich diversity of fabrics; to miniature labels bearing the Dior logo. Six looks have also been created in life-size versions, based on scale models. I can understand not making more as there was no actual show and getting clients to see the outfits up close (which is what they do in Couture runways and afterwards, in the salon), order and have it made sur-mesure (custom made) sounds quite daunting in the covid-19 world.

Photograph courtesy of Dior

Lucky us then that get to experience the creation and display of these miniatures, even only in film. Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone has created an almost perfect fantasy (casting director I’m looking at you for only casting caucasian models) so we can covet those miniatures for our doll collections. Below is a slideshow with more photos of the miniatures and their incredible details.