Dolly Days - Day Two: The Weekend In The Poconos is the new East 59th collection!

Dolly-Days Day 2 was, much like in previous years, the day of the unveiling of the new East 59th Collection, designed by the amazing Chris Stoeckel. The collection is called The Weekend In The Poconos. Poconos was a famous resort destination in the 1950s and the concept is that some of the East 59th characters spend a weekend relaxing there. So it’s a collection of mix-and-match sportswear and matching luggage.

Three of the four dolls will be available via Integrity Toys' authorized dealers, while Laird Drake is an IT Direct item and will only be available via a right-to-buy lottery.

Item # 73057

Stroll In The Woods

Coralynn "Cora" Kwan™ Dressed Doll

East 59th®: The Weekend In The Poconos Collection

Edition Size: 600

Expected Ship Date: Mid-February 2024

MSRP: $160 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Coralynn

Body Type: E59 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Coralynn "Cora" Kwan is perfectly dressed for an afternoon stroll in the woods with her good friend Laird! Wearing the latest in 1950s sportswear attire, this girl is ready to bask in the natural beauty of the Poconos. A gorgeous time to be celebrated ahead with so many memories to be had, she can't wait to get going!

Included:

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

• Glamorous mix-and-match sportswear look comprised of high-waisted woven plaid pants and a navy blue traveling coat with matching plaid accent details;

• Scarlet red turtle neck with separate removable scarlet red hood/cowl;

• Tangerine and white medium-sized East 59th monogrammed luggage with magnetic closure;

• One thicker red removable belt for the coat and one thinner red removable belt for the pants;

• Golden earrings;

• Red flats (designed to fit the articulated ankle lower legs, included);

• Alternate pair of high-heeled lower legs;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate short-gloved hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

A redhead version of Cora - this makes her now available in three basic hair colours: blonde, black and redhead - next one should be a brunette. I love the outfit, sporty but chic and elegant, in a way that only the 1950s could. She has a suitcase and each doll has a different luggage item, so all four make a complete luggage collection. Otherwise, her accessories are minimal, which didn’t use to be the case with this line. The good thing is that she comes with extra high heeled legs, in case she has to attend a cocktail party later on. I’d get her if I had a bigger budget - all three ladies ship mid February, so it is quite fast.

Item # 73058

Seeing The Sights

Maeve Rocha™ Dressed Doll

East 59th®: The Weekend In The Poconos Collection

Edition Size: 600

Expected Ship Date: Mid-February 2024

MSRP: $160 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Maeve

Body Type: E59 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Honey Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Maeve Rocha is a girl of adventure! Always ready to discover new glamorous locales, she was the first one to jump on the occasion of joining Laird and the other girls on this fabulous weekend retreat in the Poconos! The resort is so gorgeous, the place is so warm, inviting, and romantic, everything a girl desires is on the horizon!

Included:

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

• Impeccable mix-and-match sportswear look comprised of a woven plaid jumper/dress and cropped navy blue jacket;

• Removable brown turtleneck;

• Matching brown beret;

• Tangerine and white East 59th monogrammed hatbox with magnetic closure;

• Removable blue belt;

• Golden earrings;

• Blue flats (designed to fit the articulated ankle lower legs, included);

• Alternate pair of high-heeled lower legs;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate short-gloved hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Maeve makes an appearance again, this time as a blonde, with darker skin. I am not crazy about the outfit - it reminds me of The Chauffeur’s Daughter Sabrina doll, which I did not get because of the drab outfit. Love the hat and bag. She too has the extra high heeled legs.

Item # 73059

Traveling In Style

Evelyn Weaverton® Dressed Doll

East 59th®: The Weekend In The Poconos Collection

Edition Size: 600

Expected Ship Date: Mid-February 2024

MSRP: $160 + S & H

AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS

Head Sculpt: Evelyn

Body Type: E59 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Sable Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story:

Evelyn Weaverton is a fashionable woman of substance who knows how to travel in style, and true to herself, her arrival at one of the most upscale resorts in the Poconos made quite a ruckus and we love her for it! All the other guests agreed, this is how it's done!

Included:

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

• Luxurious mix-and-match sportswear look comprised of a woven plaid knee-length skirt and button-down blazer jacket;

• Cocoon overcoat with portrait collar;

• Orange-red head wrap;

• Tangerine and white East 59th monogrammed train case with magnetic closure;

• Removable orange-red belt;

• Orange-red pumps;

• "Pearl" necklace and earrings;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Pair of alternate short-gloved hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Evelyn is always impressive and this appearance is no exception, even if she’s in the sportiest we have ever seen her so far - in a very 1950s way of course. Her look is very elegant and well put together. The small case is much like the one Most Sophisticated Sabrina had, but in different colours.

Item # 73060

Falling Leaves

Laird Drake® Fashion Figure

East 59th®: The Weekend In The Poconos Collection

Edition Size: 600

Expected Ship Date: Mid-To-Late March 2024

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Head Sculpt: Laird

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Black Flocking

MSRP: $170 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $160 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

Laird Drake is a natural born leader, but even one of the most prominent advert execs on East 59th needs a little rest and relaxation from time to time! What better way to do just that than to book a fabulous weekend getaway with his favorite ladies! For him, the Poconos are just the right mix of pure fun and sophistication rolled into one and let us tell you, this debonair man of the world is ready for it all!

Included:

• 12.75-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Handsome traveling ensemble consisting of a bulky orange-red cable-knit sweater, brown trousers and woven plaid overcoat;

• Brown fedora;

• Brown penny loafers;

• Orange-red socks;

• Tangerine and white large East 59th monogrammed luggage with magnetic closure;

• Watch accessory;

• Two pairs of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity;

Dashing Laird makes an appearance very quickly after his previous one, if you consider that it took years to make his second. Again a lottery doll (all the ladies are dealer dolls), with a limited edition of 600, it will be a bloodbath. I love his look and the colouring of it all - he looks smashing. He has a suitcase and a fedora hat, although I’d rather see him in a cap for a weekend in a resort. Come to think of it though, it is the first fedora that appears in the line, and it was about time for the guys, as it was the ubiquitous man’s hat back then. I entered the lottery, as he will be arriving mid to late March, which helps with better payment scheduling.

In case you did not notice, the collection is so coherent stylisticaly and visually, that the ladies can exchange pieces anytime - Chris Stoeckel took some photos to show it off. And you can also check a video of the dolls.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and props are not included. These collectibles 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 2024 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.

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

Dolly Days 2024 - Day One: Cold Carbon X Integrity Toys!

So Dolly Days are back again and the first day was a great surprise. It marked the debut of the first two of four dolls in the Integrity Toys X Cold Carbon Collaboration, designed by the incredible Marina Zrnić, the extremely talented creator behind the Cold Carbon brand. If you are not following her instagram or are familar with her custom OOAK dolls, check her out now! it is great to see another creator collaborating with Integrity Toys and making their work available to a wider public. There will be four dolls in the collection, two of them presented now and available through lottery for W Club members. The other two will appear in 2024, as we heard in the live presentation on Monday. Let’s hear what Marina says about the collaboration:

"I knew I wanted something gothy. I knew I loved making vampires but IT already had Dracula and the Brides so I figured, you know what, I’m just gonna make vampire killers. They don’t get much love anyway and vampire killing surely isn’t an easy job. They needed to be represented. So, I wanted to make characters with their distinct style and histories. For Bellamy, I wanted some laid-back boho goth, as he is a pretty laid-back guy, led by a sense of what feels good. Jordan got a western/cowboy style goth that complements her more 'lone rider' character." -Marina Zrnić (Cold Carbon)

But who is Marina Zrnić and how did she end up making those amazing OOAK dolls?

"I was born in a small town in Croatia in 1988, and growing up in that specific environment was very challenging. I loved drawing and fashion design since very young age but my funny, and very honest worry was, what if I run out of inspiration and start creating from my head? I could see that a lot and that, combined with the awareness of my environment led me to forget about that dream. I studied American Literature and Indology, and was very interested in Environmental History and Bioethics but at the same time, I really suffered without a creative outlet I abandoned.

So, when I changed my diet, I found creativity in raw food chef position, but life decided to put me on the path where I will find the creativity that truly resonated with me. In a very, what some might see as, illogical way I 'found out' about doll collecting and Integrity Toys dolls and I knew I wanted to make dolls. Of course, I had no idea about the whole doll collecting world and possibilities, how to repaint, or reroot, what materials to use… zero… but it was a beam of clarity and healing I needed at that time, and I didn’t question how. I just knew I’m making dolls. One thing led to another and I realized people wanted my dolls, despite them being very niche.

And something like 5 years later, here I am. For me, making dolls is making characters. Getting to know parts of yourself you might not be aware of. In my characters, my 'crew', I could see the parts of me I didn’t want to see, I forgot about, I judged, I craved for and it led to some amazing integrations. I love putting dolls in stories and connecting with them through archetypes we all have in ourselves. It’s a way to find compassion for yourself and consequently for the whole of humanity. Through that (among some other things), I’m finding out who I am, and what it means to be authentic." -Marina Zrnić (Cold Carbon)

Marina Zrnic (from her Linkedin profile)

Item # 15113

After Dark

Bellamy Blue™ Fashion Figure

Integrity Toys X Cold Carbon

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: Mid-To-Late March 2024

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Bellamy Blue

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Auburn

MSRP: $199 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $175 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

In this first of four sensational dolls created for Integrity Toys X Cold Carbon Collaboration, you are invited to be part of the story and enter the chilling, haunting world of vampire hunters!

As the tale begins, meet Bellamy Blue, the star of our story, a romantic and ultra-stylish vampire hunter, pursuing his prey in a mysterious world where thanks to the efforts of courageous men like him and his friends, love, justice (and fashion) will always prevail over the forces of evil! Will he finally rid the world of this maleficent blood-sucking plague?

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with rooted hair;

• Laid-back Boho-goth look comprised of distressed dark grey jeans and vintage-inspired flower print black shirt;

• Satin kimono;

• Western-style boots with strap and "silver" buckle;

• Western-style belt with detachable "gun" holster;

• Toy "gun" accessory;

• Two "silver" rings;

• Round "silver" sunglasses with red lenses;

• Hat with embellished band;

• "Silver" gothic cross necklace;

• Nose ring;

• "Cigarette" accessory;

• Pair of regular Homme hands;

• Alternate pair of hands with tattoos;

• Fashion figure stand;

• Story card;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Bellamy always turns out amazing - I have yet to see one bad looking version. Combine that with the creativity of Marina and you have a winner. Even with the restrictions that making a doll for mass production entails, she manages to give us a doll worthy of her OOAK work, alluring and mysterious, different and alternative from the usual IT fare. Making me like a long haired male doll is a feat on its own! I’m not that crazy about guns on dolls, I think that could have been avoided with different vampire hunter weapons (swords, knives, stakes etc.). Love his kimono style overcoat and the flowery shirt (that weirdly makes the character even more mysterious - a vampire hunter in florals?) and his boots are awesome. I love the hat, and it’s a first this style appears on an IT doll, as well as the awesome glasses! Bellamy’s jewellery are also great, as are his tattooed hands (with traditional Balkan motifs). Let’s hope I can win him in the lottery.

Item # 15114

All Guns Blazing

Jordan Duval™ Dressed Doll

Integrity Toys X Cold Carbon

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: Mid-To-Late March 2024

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Head Sculpt: Jordan Duval

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle Flat Foot

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Mahogany

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $220 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $199 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

The hunt continues to rid the world of a dark plague that is creating fear in the hearts of all men! For the second of four sensational dolls created for Integrity Toys X Cold Carbon Collaboration, the tables turn around and the chase will start yielding results... Vampires beware, the hunters are drawing near!

Jordan Duval is the best collaborator an outlandish Vampire Hunter like Bellamy Blue could have. This strong, powerful lady comes fully equipped with all that she needs to complete the hunt and set the heart of the undead aflame (quite literally)! Her friends can rely on her, and Jordan always gets her sucker in the end!

Included:

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

• Western/cowboy style goth look comprised of Western-style black jeans with decorative stitching and a Western-style black shirt with studs and collar tips;

• Black cowboy duster;

• Western-style boots with "brass" studs, strap, and buckle;

• Brown "leather" belt with "brass" skull buckle and detachable gun holsters/leg harness;

• Two toy "gun" accessories;

• Western-style bolo tie;

• "Brass" sunglasses with red lenses;

• Hat with a "brass" skull decorated band;

• Two "brass" cross earrings, one with a chain connected upper ring;

• Vintage luggage;

• Pair of black-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" gloved hands;

• Doll stand;

• Story card;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Jordan is always a welcome appearance in IT reveals and she makes a gorgeous doll here. The hairstyle is something we have seen on Cold Carbon OOAK dolls (almost) and the hair colour fits her perfectly. She looks closer to a cowboy (or cowgirl) more than Bellamy does, what with the bolo tie, the cowboy boots and belt and the hat (which we have seen before on IT dolls, as well as the glasses). It is a bit weird that none of the photos show the chain double earring, although we did see it on the video presentation. She’s beautiful but not my cup of tea. If she was closer to the more edgy and extreme styles Cold Carbon usually does, I might have caved in, but not as she is now and for that price. Awesome trunk (with Cold Carbon written on it).

Below is a video showing the dolls in better detail

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. 

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2024 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FACE, 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.

Cold Carbon is a trademark of Cold Carbon and is used under permission.

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

When In Paris Poppy Parker is the 3rd W Club doll of 2023!

The 3rd W Club Exclusive doll of the 2023 membership year was revealed just before Christmas. It is a mini gift set reminiscent of early Poppy Parker dolls and there's an extra-long pre-order window to accommodate the holiday season, as Integrity Toys will be closed until after New Year’s. IT designer David Buttry brings us Poppy Parker as a young ingenue returning for an important ad campaign in Paris.

Watch the presentation below and enjoy how they tip-toe around the inspiration of the doll because of licensing:

Item # 77252

When in Paris

Poppy Parker® Mini Gift Set

The Poppy Parker® Collection

2023 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Late Spring 2024

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $190 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $175 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $125.00 + S & H due in approximately late Spring 2024).

The Story:

Poppy Parker returns to the City of Light, but this time, it’s for the Noir Cosmetics ad campaign, to unveil a brand new companion makeup line for their iconic “When in Paris” fragrance!

Feeling light and carefree on the way to the photo shoot, Poppy grabbed her favourite dotted trench and wore it over a very chic, sleek black turtleneck and cropped trousers combo, which of course landed her on the pages of all the top French fashion magazines, making her fans scramble to copy the look!

Once she finally got to the studio, there was a lot of back and forth regarding the perfect gown she would wear in the ads, but everyone soon agreed that only Poppy’s friend Monsieur Mignon, her "go to" couturier, could pull this off! Monsieur was thrilled to recreate one of her most coveted dresses in black while adding some delicate embellishments, making the gown even more special for his favourite client! It was just what the Noir campaign needed, and the perfect look for Poppy to cast her charms on her French fans for the second time. When in Paris, indeed!

Included:

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

• Slim black trousers and matching black turtle neck;

• Multi-colored polka-dotted trench coat;

• Elegant black evening gown with hand-beaded bodice and layered glittery tulle skirt;

• Black satin shoulder wrap;

• Multi-colored polka-dotted handbag;

• Oversized black sunglasses;

• Golden jewelry set comprised of stud earrings, drop earrings, bracelet, and ring;

• Perfume bottle accessory;

• Lipstick accessory;

• Compact accessory;

• Black pumps for high-heeled feet (included);

• Black flats for articulated ankle feet (included);

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Pair of alternate gloved hands (with separate opera-length gauntlets);

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

She’s a recoloured version of Friend or Foe Poppy Parker, from the gift set when Ginger made her first appearance, which was back in December 2019 - so it is another Moment for Poppy. I like the dress better in black, it makes it surely more Parisian and more sophisticated, but, as you see in the photo below and will not hear or read about it anywhere from Integrity Toys…

…the doll is a double throwback: she’s got the screening of the Audrey Hepburn Sabrina dolls, which I mostly have - and they look so much better than she does, mainly because of the hairstyle and the red lipstick. The photo above mimics an Audrey classic from Breakfast At Tiffany’s, which was remade by Steven Meisel with Christy Turlington. If I did not have any of those dolls, I’d grab this one right away. Not now though. The black beatnik outfit is a typical Audrey look from both Sabrina (IT released a version there in the Most Sophisticated gift set) and Funny Face (which looks more like this one). The make up and perfume accessories have been seen before many times.

See a video with the doll spinning around - are you getting her?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. The acrylic column display prop is not included. 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 2023 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.

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

Fashion Royalty Moments mini collection - did we really need this?

We already knew since the beginning of this club year that a major part of the releases in 2023 would be “Moments”, i.e. repeated versions in alternate colours of previous dolls from Jessy Ayala. Fashion Royalty now has three new dolls for the Moments Collection, designed by him. They are all available through W Club-only "right-to-buy" lotteries and each has an edition of 1,200 dolls. I think the Moments idea was interesting but that it had to expand throughout the IT history and not only on Jessy’s dolls. There are so many incredible dolls that deserved a second appearance in a recoloured version and we are not getting that, having instead dolls that their original versions are only a few years old.

Item # 91544

Little Vintage Ensemble

Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll

Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: January 2024

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Veronique 1.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Soft Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $170 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

Parisian socialite Véronique Perrin puts a fashionable, retro-inspired twist on one of her personal favorite couture ensembles, immediately creating an instant style "moment" that is sure to lock her place on every "best-dressed" list again this year!

Included:

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

• Ultra-luxurious, perfectly coordinated two-piece tweed suit with fringe trim;

• Delicate chiffon top with dramatic, oversized bow necktie detail;

• Perfectly scaled, quilted purse with golden chain strap;

• Brown heels featuring straps with contrasting golden trim;

• Oversized sunglasses;

• Earrings and ring;

• Pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Alternate pair of gloved hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This doll is a re-imagining of the Little Day Ensemble Veronique from the 2020 Maison FR Collection - but not just that. The choice of fabric and colours (both doll and ensemble) give the doll a very Stylish Escape vibe - a W Club doll from 2006 (800 edition). Nice but I already have the original Stylish Escape suit, so it is more than enough for my collection. Would love to have this bag though, it is gorgeous.

Item # 91545

Pink Glam

Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll

Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: January 2024

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Head Sculpt: Adele 2.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Espresso Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $150 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

Always the embodiment of glamour and style, Adèle Makéda has to make a quick appearance in Miami and has decided to pay homage to her friend Kesenia Valentinova! The crowd gasps when they see her arrive in all her pink glam gorgeousness, creating a fashion "moment" of her own!

Included:

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

• Glamorous pink statement dress with strap, buckle and button details;

• Chandelier earrings with coin dangles;

• Open cuff bracelet;

• Filigree ring;

• Matching pink clutch with "silver" buckle and stud detail;

• Strappy pink high heels;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Another iteration of the Glam aesthetic, this Adele is a direct recolouring of Miami Glam Kesenia Valentinova from 2020 online convention, who was a re-imagining of Glow Vanessa Perrin from 2006m who was inspired by the Versace Barbie of 2004. The doll looks gorgeous and reminds me of two previous versions of her: Le Smoking from the Gloss convention (2014) and Petite Robe Classique from the 2020 online event. The dress was not a favourite in its first iteration on Kesenia, it remains so this time, with the added problem that it looks very transparent. I might have entered for this doll but January means two pre-orders arriving, so I will skip. Best doll of the three in my opinion. They gave a warning about her hair colour in the email:

IMPORTANT NOTE: The hair color on this doll is a shade of espresso brown in person (slightly lighter than shown in the product pictures). Please take note that this doll does not have black hair. Please refer to the "in-person" video as it is more reflective of the correct shade for this doll's hair;

Item # 91546

Sensational Soirée

Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll

Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection

Edition Size: 1200

Expected Ship Date: January 2024

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Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H

Special W Club RTB Winner Price: $170 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

At this point, there's no one left for Baroness Agnes Von Weiss to upstage and outshine... Other than herself! And what better way to become the talk of the night than to show up to the same fabulous soirée four years later in an unexpected color variation version of her most sensational look!

Included:

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

• Sexy, strapless chartreuse form-fitted dress with side-ruched detail;

• Pink faux fur stole;

• Golden, patterned clutch purse;

• Removable fox brooch;

• Chartreuse hat with feather and "pearl" accents;

• Layered "jeweled" necklace;

• Matching "pearl" and "jewel" earrings and bracelet;

• Pair of painted gloved hands with pink satin opera-length arm covers;

• Pair of long-manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

We have seen Agnes sport chartreuse before: Truly, Madly, Deeply was the event doll at the 2012 collection presentation. She even had a hairstyle quite similar to this. Of course she is the recoloured version of Intimate Soirée from the 2020 online convention. She looks gorgeous and the colouring suits her a lot. But, as I already have Truly, Madly, Deeply as well as the 2014 event doll High Visibility, who has similar colouring (red hair and lips), I think I’m covered. Love the fox brooch. And I remembered that her dress reminds me of Cosmetic Takeover Natalia.

So, are you entering for any of these three ladies? You can also check the video showing them rotating - and wonder why did Adele get short-shifted and has what clearly is a bad, homemade video, instead of the glammed up one the other two dolls have.

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Claudia Schiffer Barbie finally gets a commercial release - is the doll meeting expectations?

Back in 2017, for her 30th career anniversary and the release of her book, Mattel made an OOAK Barbie in the likeness of Claudia Schiffer, the famous supermodel from Germany. That doll recreated one of Claudia Schiffer’s iconic looks from a 1994 Ellen Von Unwerth photo shoot for Vogue Italia, wearing a metallic Versace dress. Three years later, to celebrate the model’s 50th birthday, Mattel presented two more OOAK Claudia Barbies: one wearing a Versace 1994 Atelier blue gown, and another dressed in a Balmain design similar to one worn by Schiffer in the label’s spring 2016 campaign.

Credit: The Mega Agency

Credit: The Mega Agency

Now, Mattel decided to release a commercial Barbie Claudie, recreating the cerulean pleated floor-length gown by Versace, combined with a faille taffeta bustier inspired by the signature Versace corset bodice. Per Mattel “The doll makes a bold statement, pairing Schiffer’s strength and femininity with Versace’s luxurious glamour”.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer Barbie® Doll in Versace

Designer: Carlyle Nuera

Label: Platinum

Face Sculpt: Claudia Schiffer likeness

Body Type: Pivotal

Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Doll cannot stand alone. Doll stand included. Colours and decorations may vary. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel.

SKU#: HCB94

The Story: Claudia Schiffer chose what Barbie would wear for a doll in her honour. This is one of her all-time favourite gowns, celebrating an iconic ‘90s fashion moment. "Recreating the gown in Barbie scale was a fun challenge,” says designer Carlyle Nuera. “I studied any photo I could find and watched videos of the runway show over and over.” Strappy heels, blonde curls, and soft makeup complete the look. This doll is inspired by the 2020 design made in honour of Schiffer's 50th birthday.

Am I the only one that thinks they did a hatchet job on the new doll? The face paint does not replicate the model faithfully, even though the doll sculpt is the same used in the OOAK dolls. Of course one cannot expect a commercial doll to have the same standards as a one off doll, but still I believe for the price, ($85 in the US, at least $170 in Europe) they could have done better. The hair is also not styled very well. The gown is weird - why would anyone gather a pleated fabric at the waist, when the original design is not like this? Probably to create volume at the bottom of the dress, since the pleats are straight and not like the original. The sewing of the corset is also not that good. And those plastic shoes? For such a limited release, it is awful. There seems to be a discrepancy regarding the quantity of dolls produced: the US certificates give 5,000, the EU ones 1,000. It may refer to the specific markets but they could have just written 6,000.

All doll photos courtesy of Mattel. Claudia Schiffer photos by Ellen Von Unwerth unless otherwise stated.