Dolly Days 4 brings us an Elyse Jolie doll - again

The fourth Dolly Day revealed a Fashion Royalty doll: Glamour Coated Elyse Jolie. She is part of last year’s Maison FR collection, which raises the question if she was designed along with the other dolls that make it up (Le Tuxedo Eugenia Perrin, Enamorada Naralia Fatale, Siren Silhouette Korinne Dumas and Little Day Ensemble Veronique Perrin) and she got delayed like Natalia (who broke the record I think, being late even more than Mothership Dania Zarr). She does have a different photographer though. Whatever the reason for including her in that line up, she is now available through right to buy lottery for W Club members.

Glamour Coated

Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection:

Maison FR

Edition Size: 1500

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Price: $180.00 + Shipping & Handling

*W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Offer*

Head Sculpt: Elyse Jolie

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Extravagant couture swing coat featuring a custom printed lining for that perfect touch of whimsy;

Perfectly scaled, pale lilac custom knitted top;

Show-stopping, calf-length pink lamé skirt;

Faux-leather designer handbag;

Golden high-heeled pumps with ribbon details;

Golden hoop earrings;

Cuff bracelet;

Pair of long manicured hands (not shown in accessory photo);

Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

Alternate pair of pale mint opera length gloved hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

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

Participation Deadline: January 31st, 2022 at 12 PM (Noon) Eastern Time;

Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lottery): $180.00 + S&H each (For winners, $30.00 due by February 11th, the remaining $150.00 + S/H will be due closer to the doll's arrival);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer 2022;

W Club Right-to-buy Lottery Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per each 2021 membership only.

Yes she is a beautiful doll. Yes, Elyse looks fresher than ever (I first thought she was Giselle while opening the email), even with a hairstyle similar to Vendetta Agnes. Yes, her outfit (and particularly the voluminous coat) is exquisite. Yes, she has gorgeous accessories (the bag reminds me of Bottega Venatta’s Casette but with a diagonal grid). But why does it have to be Elyse again? Especially in a year that Veronique and Eugenia are missing in action? When we got two of this character already in the year (yes, the second one is a convention doll, but still). It has a whiff of that Jason Wu anniversary, when all the special dolls released for it were Elyse - there were probably more dolls of this character released that year than in her entire line up until then. Jessy dear, there are so many other wonderful Fashion Royalty characters available: Isabella, Tatyana, Kyori, Isha, Luchia, plus the aforementioned Veronique and Eugenia. Maybe a second Adele 2.0 even. I did enter the lottery for her, as she is beautiful - and the combination of dark hair, pale skin and red lips is always attractive to me. I like me some Evil Queen vibes (no, not that snowflake Snow White darling).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype shown, final product may vary. This collectible is 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 2022 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

Integrity Toys Dolly Days continue with the East 59th collection: La Femme Godiva

Third day for Dolly Days and the East 59th line had a date with the W Club - just like the previous time! Four dolls for the collection titled "La Femme Godiva" and a stellar job overall from Chris Stoekel! One of the four dolls is a lottery-only, W Club exclusive, the three remaining ones are dealer dolls. If you have not contacted your dealer yet, do it now. Just a reminder that some dealers put them directly on their website and do not take pre-order emails. Also Sideshow will probably put them up tomorrow, as Friday is the day reserved for W Club members to preorder.

Item # 73047

Arctic Moon

Coralynn "Cora" Kwan™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 750 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2022

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

Head Sculpt: Coralynn (New Character!)

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with long, luscious, rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Nude/sheer long-sleeved bodysuit with carefully applied rhinestone design;

Show-stopping dusty lilac, mermaid-style skirt with elaborately decorated facing at the waist;

Extravagant, long, dusty pink faux-mink coat with exaggerated shawl collar;

Two faux jewel-encrusted cuff bracelets;

Oversized earrings with "stone" details;

Elaborate necklace dripping in sparkling "stones";

Clear vinyl open-toe pumps with pink "stone" accents;

Perfume atomizer accessory;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of "strike a pose" hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

This is by far the most gorgeous doll of this collection! Chris has done an incredible job with her, again a bit Mugler inspired I guess - this time though more adjusted to the appropriate era for East 59th (Mugler did the fur coat too back then). The fur, the bodysuit, the skirt, wow! We have seen all the accessories before, but who cares if they match so well for an exquisite ensemble? The doll is a new character but the face looks familiar. Chris confirmed in a comment on one of his Instagram posts that it is indeed a refreshed old sculpt. When I first saw her, I though of the original Kyori sculpt but more experienced collectors have commented that it it probably Alysa from the old Integrity Toys playline dolls. In any case, she’s beautiful and I hope I win the lottery for her. W Club members have until January 31st, 2021 at noon Eastern Time to enter. If they win, they have to pay only $30.00 as a first Instalment to secure the doll, that ships in summer, when the rest of the amount will have to be paid along with shipping.

Item # 73044

Frosted Passion

Della Roux™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 750 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2022

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Victoire 2.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Sable

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with beautiful, long, rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

Period inspired custom-designed three-piece frosted blue satin ensemble with intricate embroidery detailing and matching faux-fur trim;

Matching faux-fur muff and hat;

Elaborate beaded necklace with rhinestone accents;

"Stone" encrusted cuff bracelet;

Matching earrings;

Lipstick accessory;

Frosted blue open-toe pumps;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of "gloved" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

The second appearance of Miss Della Roux (third if you count the scrumptious OOAK one I got from Chris Stoeckel and Integrity Toys as a gift for interviewing him live on Instagram) is a smashing one. Dressed in powder blue, with matching accessories, Della hits the ball right out of the park! She gives off Dominique Deveraux (from the original Dynasty TV series) vibes. Pure perfection. She’s sold out at most dealers and I can understand why.

Item # 73045

Pink Mist

Maeve Rocha™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 750 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2022

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Maeve (New Character!)

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Show-stopping, ¾ sleeve couture-inspired fitted jacket featuring an Intricately embroidered portrait collar, and a flower and tulle scarf ornament detail at the hip;

Matching embroidered capri pants;

Bonus! Calf-length tulle skirt;

"Stone" encrusted drop earrings;

Matching cuff bracelet;

Cigarette holder accessory (with "pretend" cigarette);

Fascinator hat;

Eyeshadow pallet accessory;

Pink open-toe ankle strap heels;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of gloved hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Another new character introduced in this collection, Brasilian Maeve initially reminded me of the original Victoire sculpt (which was Dynamite Girls Jasper), but that one had a much more delicate nose - people who know better recognised the Integrity Toys playline Jade doll sculpt. Probably refreshed too, like Cora. Beautiful doll with a striking outfit - its versatility and different pieces plus the cigarette holder remind me of the first Constance outfit.

Item # 73046

Pressed Perfection

Evelyn Weaverton® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 750 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2022

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Evelyn 1.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Golden Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Perfectly tailored custom printed cocktail-length dress, featuring contrasting layered peplum detailing at the waist, and a removable belt;

Vibrant lime ¾ sleeve satin bolero jacket;

Pale pink faux-fur muff and matching hat;

"Pearl" and "stone" earrings;

Matching cuff bracelet;

Pale pink open-toe pumps;

Powder compact accessory;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of "gloved" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Evelyn is always sure to be one of the best dolls in every East 59th line up and she surely does not disappoint here. The cut of her outfit brings to mind her first outing but in quite a different concept. The Egyptian hieroglyphics print is very original. Two minor points: a. I’d love to see her in different hairstyles and hair colours and b. I would have preferred the accessories to be in that lovely shade of green from her outfit instead of powder (get it?) pink. Just nitpicking here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. The acrylic block in the accessory photos is not included.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. EAST 59TH 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 Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Dolly Days are back again - and the fourth W Club doll for 2021 is revealed!

Due to the convention being held late in 2021, the unofficial Dolly Days tradition was moved to January 2022., to the joy of all W Club members. The first day gave us members the opportunity to: a. order replacement bodies from a variety of types and skin tones offered (unfortunately FR bodies had only Hungarian ver. 5.0 and sun-kissed ver. 6.0, so I got one of each that I needed and there were no FR white available NU Face ones that I needed). and b. pre-order a small variety of FR and NU Face bodies (here we could pre-order FR white ones for Fashion Royalty but not for NU Face - why was that?). All lines were pretty much represented, with The Industry, East 59th and Meteor having the most variety. There was a small selection of FR Homme ones (no dark A tone one unfortunately) and Monarch ones too.

The second day gave us the 4th W Club exclusive doll - and it is Poppy Parker, another Palm Springs Collection entry! Let’s check her out!

Item # 77210

Desert Dazzler

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $160

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Glamorous matching two-piece multi-color micro sequined bell-bottom ensemble;

Dazzling, fully lined, hot pink faux-fur coat;

Matching hot pink high-heeled pumps;

Strappy pink and gold colored kitten heels;

Pink and orange bangle bracelets with golden cuff bracelet;

Golden dangling square design earrings;

Two rings;

Metallic golden handbag with buckle detail;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Alternate pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of lower legs with articulated ankle feet;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: January 26th, 2022 at 12 PM/Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $160.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approx. late Summer 2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) doll per each 2021 membership only.

She is a beauty! The doll has lovely colouring - the earthy tones make her quite special. I must say I am happy she does not have pink lipstick, that would have been a deal breaker for me. The hairstyle is more Ariana Grande than Palm Springs and here I wonder why we do not get any of the more elaborate, blown -up, overly decorated hairstyles we saw in the late sixties - the addition of a hairpiece would have been awesome as well. We have seen plenty of ponytails, it is time to move on. The sequinned top and pants are dazzling and match perfectly with the fur coat, which is a colour variation of the one we saw in the convention style lab - I do not mind! Love the accessories too, especially the earrings - and we get two pairs of shoes and both high-heels and articulated ankle feet!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Acrylic blocks in the pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 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 Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Barbie collaboration with Balmain: no dolls, plenty of NFT brouhaha

The latest designer collaboration for Barbie, and the first for 2022, is with Balmain. But it is not like previous efforts, where one usually could get a doll dressed by the collaborating fashion brand or that plus some real human clothes to suit. This time Mattel and Balmain decided to move their collaboration to a new level. It seems that the constant race on today’s social media fuelled digital landscape to come up with the most outrageous, jaw-dropping and previously unthinkable partnership has no end in sight. Balmain of course is a storied French haute couture house that has ventured into ready-to wear and, for the last ten years, enjoys a renaissance helmed by the genius Olivier Rousteing. Barbie is the prominent fashion doll, the very definition of the term, so it almost a given that fashion designers and brands are eager to collaborate with it.

This time, in a shocking (at least for fashion doll collectors) move, there is no doll involved: what we (ehm, those of us that can afford it) get instead is a 50-piece Barbie-inspired collection of real people clothing. Three of these are cgi modeled by miniature racially diverse doll avatars and become NFTs to be auctioned online. Each NFT auctioned will come with the doll-sized clothing it depicts, which is another way for NFts to show authentication - it also makes the auction a bit more attractive for traditional collectors. Notice how they have digitally altered the dolls used for the photos to make them look like dollified humans - or are they humans made to look like Barbies?

If you have no idea of that NFTs are, you can read this article here, which is very enlightening in a non-technical way and has lots of relative links for even more explanations and details. The majority of reactions I have seen from fashion doll collectors online so fat amounts to a collective NO to the notion of NFTs entering the fashion doll world and lots of pearl clutching. I am not attracted to NFTs but the reactions and exasperation seems to be a bit hyperbolic (which is not unusual for the fashion doll world indeed). Collectors seem to think that everything Mattel does with Barbie should have them in mind first and foremost.

Well, I am sorry to break the news to many, but this will never happen. Brands, especially multi-million dollar empires like Mattel, always look for ways to make more money, and if they can be unique and creative, its even more attractive to them. When collaborating with a major fashion brand, that comes from an industry also looking for new ways to become more commercial and move in the digital landscape of our era, it is only natural that they would release NFTs - Marvel has done it already.

I understand the disappointment of not getting an Olivier Rousteing Balmain collectible Barbie, but one may come in the future - there was talk about continuing the collaboration between the two brands at the conclusion of the live presentation held by Mattel, Balmain and Mint NFT on the 11th of January. By the way the three corporate honchos talked, it seemed that they worked well together (it took two years for this to come to fruition) and that the response is overwhelmingly positive (and no, despite what you think, their world does not revolve around the very small fashion doll collecting community).

Olivier was not part of the presentation but they showed a video clip of him answering questions about the collaboration and being very enthusiastic and happy about it. he even got an OOAK mini Olivier done from Mattel. which he posted on his instagram account days before the collaboration became known. He said:

“Having Barbie in my Balmain army, making a collection inspired by her where there are no boy clothes or girl clothes, is my small revenge,” said Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain. “I think Barbie represents a joyful dream world. There’s nothing wrong with a dream. But let’s push the dream and not dream of the 1950s or 1960s, but 2022. For me, it’s a lot more than just a commercial project. It’s very emotional.”

He also said that he got derided when he was playing with Barbie as a kid, a very familiar feeling to most male fashion doll collectors, and that was one of the reasons he was interested in taking the collaboration with Mattel beyond dressing the doll.

Richard Dickson, the president and chief operating officer of Mattel, said:

“When you combine the seriousness of high fashion with the fun of toys, it’s very powerful”

and it is actually true. It is one of the reasons fashion brands collaborate, not only with Barbie, but with other toy brands as well, or even sell limited editions of their own toys. It is one more branded/logo thing to display/brag about. Or maybe even feel sentimental about. “People are looking for optimism and joy, especially now when life is very heavy,” Dickson said. “Toys are that by definition.” That applies to fashion as well.

Talking about fashion, what about the clothes? The pricing for the Barbie x Balmain collection ranges from $295 for a T-shirt to $42,494 for a gown, definitely more expensive than usual Barbie prices, but also less than classic Balmain, where a basic logo t-shirt retails for $495. This is not H&M stuff. There are giant puffer bags logoed with Balmain Paris in curving Barbie script under the 1970s Balmain logo and clear plastic shoppers that remind me of Barbie doll boxes. There are pink silk satin suits with wrap jackets and striped pyjama sets, sequinned mini dresses and a strapless mermaid gown. Overalls, sweatshirts and sharp-shouldered bouclé jackets with gold buttons complete the collection.

And what about the digital art? The auction started yesterday and will end on January 14. If you had registered for the online presentation, limited to the first 5,000 was a simple NFT video of the invitation for the event. And of course you can see the NFT videos and even download them. The prices have reached somewhere around $1600 for each at the time of writing. Let’s check them out. And yes. I’d love to have the dolls as collectibles, properly released. Maybe some other time. I include the blurb for each NFT from their website.

NFT1

“This stylish avatar is wearing a striped sweater dress with a shoulder cut out and carrying a pink maxi pillow bag featuring Balmain’s signature monogram and Balmain x Barbie logo”

Below you can see the actual doll clothes made by Balmain and Barbie - we must mention here that the talented Linda Kyaw and her team supervised the project for Mattel. It is a knit dress with a leather and chain belt that matches the handle of the puffer bag that comes with it. Pink mules complete the look. I love it, even though my favourite dress from the collection is the one with the Balmain logo as a print (which Olivier had already done in other colours for his main collection).

NFT2

“Barbie avatar makes a huge statement in a short voluminous dress with maxi bow detail in a pink silk satin. (if needed: the background of the NFT features a white lacquered Balmain signature monogram with a Balmain x Barbie logo frame) Fashions and accessories on the Barbie avatar are from the Balmain x Barbie collection; NFT comes with bespoke set of Barbie size Balmain pieces.”

This one is a more couture style dress, with the puffed sleeves and bow front. It does bring to mind a certain pink dress that Zac Posen did for Iman a while ago. Event though it should not have translated in doll size, it actually looks great, like a peony blossom. Feathered mules, a gorgeous bag, disc earrings and a necklace complete the look.

NFT3

“Ken avatar looks chic in a white cotton t-shirt with pink trim topped with a double-breasted blazer and a long peak collared coat paired with loose pleated trousers- all in pink back satin crepe. A Balmain ball cap finished the stylish look. (if needed: the background of the NFT features a white lacquered Balmain signature monogram with a Balmain x Barbie logo frame) Fashions and accessories on the Ken avatar are from the Balmain x Barbie collection; NFT comes with bespoke set of Barbie size Balmain pieces.”

This piece looks amazing, the doll clothes are very well made and the tailoring is so sharp. Tailored jackets never look so well made in doll size. Gorgeous. The pieces comprising it are an overcoat, a jacket, a t-shirt, pants, a cap, a pair of disc earrings and a pair of sneakers. Can we also have a Ken with this handsome face? No plastic hair please.

This collaboration is not and never was about fashion doll collectors. It was conceived and made to be a major fashion and tech event to show that both companies have their hearts and minds firmly set in the now and the future, and it succeeds. And it is of course always about the money, no matter how many sugary words you hear and read in the presentations. The collection will go live on the Balmain website on January 13 and some of the items will be available from other online retailers as well.

The third W Club doll is Lukas Maverick and he's ready for the weekend!

The 3rd W Club Exclusive doll of the membership year is a mini gift set with Lukas Maverick starring as the Weekender. Designed by Jessy Ayala, the set includes two outfits and a hoard of accessories, for the price of $180.00, which, considering the price hikes this year, is quite good. Still 2 dolls left for the membership to complete the roster. Lukas is quite popular with collectors, so it is no surprise he is again the male character offered to the club - even though there are so many more to pick from.

Item # 82149

The Weekender

Lukas Maverick® Mini Gift Set

The NU. Face® Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2022

Retail Price: $180.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Lukas 1.0

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Dark Brunette Flocking with Sprayed "Faded" Sides

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair on top and sprayed "faded" sides;

Two-toned single breast blazer, with sheer lower-half;

Matching trousers with criss-cross waistband feature;

Pair of high-waist, front-pleated Bermuda shorts;

White mesh tank-top;

Long-sleeve crew neck sailor sweater with colorful engineered stripe design;

Pair of faux-leather drift sandals;

Weekender bag;

Faux-leather boots with small zippered pouch detail;

Newly developed tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses with amber lenses;

Chunky chain Cuban style necklace with topaz "stone" insert accent;

"ID" plate style bracelet;

Chunky signet ring with faux-emerald insert;

Pair of regular hands;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Figure stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I really do love Lukas and it is great to add a new on to the collection but I wish we were getting a different guy for this set (Takeo, are you there? - Darius, are you still trying to find your proper face?). And yes, a non-Caucasian guy would have been so much better. Still, he comes with two outfits - or rather a variety of separates and a suit, to make him really versatile. The suit is very similar to the one worn by Chain Of Command Natalia, although this one does not have a military vibe at all (crew cut notwithstanding), but drawing on the same McQueen inspiration. They would look interesting together. His shoes are of course the Monolith Prada boots, a must for all fashionistas. I love the V front of his pants, they must have a Velcro closure, otherwise it would be near impossible to have a zip underneath. The mesh tank top is reminiscent of the International Male catalogues of the 80s, not that there were not mesh tops before that of course. And the overall vibe is like a more discreet Maluma on a weekend in Miami.

The doll is like a mix of Rock Ringmaster and Tantric Lukas, both very popular versions of the character. I love the way they painted the brows at the end - it could either be extra hairs or a shaved brow - maybe even a scar? He definitely gives bad boy vibes - Lukas was never accused of being vanilla. He’s surely coming home. Can we please see more of this kind of sets for the current prices?

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: January 10th, 2022 at 12 PM/Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $180.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $150.00 + S & H due in approx. Summer 2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Summer 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) mini gift set per each 2021 membership only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is 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 2021 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.

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