The convention doll that no one knew existed - Legendary Status Agnes silver version

I bet that most, if not all, people that have been to conventions know pretty much every single doll, outfit and accessory officially available there, by the time the event comes to an end. Even dolls that have not arrived on time are announced with all the usual accompanying pomp and circumstance, no matter that they are not in the hands of attendees at reveal time. So it was with great surprise that W Club members saw an additional convention doll, a silver variant of the Legendary Status Agnes that was the face on the convention doll boxes and was available to all for pre-order. Colouring is not the only difference between the two dolls however: the new version is only available to attendees for pre-order now and, if any are left, the remainder will be given as a lottery to W Club members. Weird? Yes. I’ve read countless theories on why this doll appeared now but that is all that they are, and will remain - theories. Unless you are an Integrity Toys employee, you know nothing, like that Jon Snow guy. I will say this though: in the current climate within the IT doll collectors, this will not win any points for the company. Money though - that’s another thing.

Item # 91506

Legendary Status

Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll (Color Variation)

Official Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Doll

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Estimated Arrival: Summer 2021

Retail Price: $175.00

**2020 Main Package Convention Holder Limited Offer**

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Sterling

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch fully articulated doll with rooted hair styled in an intricate ponytail, as well as hand-applied eyelashes;

Ultra-luxurious mirror "jeweled" gown with dramatic silver asymmetric overskirt and draped accents;

Bespoke "jewel" clutch purse;

Especially designed "stocking-shoes", micro-crystal covered stockings with built-in shoes;

High-contrast faux-diamond and faux-amethyst adorned jewelry set (earrings and two assorted rings);

Pair of hands with modern French manicure;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity;

This is how the doll commemorating the 25th anniversary of Integrity Toys should have looked from the beginning. This is the doll that should have been in the package, the one that should have been available to the club instead of that other one. She’s everything the other one is not. I did not pre-order the original one but this one? In a heartbeat. Wonder if I will ever be able to own her.

P.S. Special thanks to Joshua for the help with the post.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype shown, final production may vary. 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. 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.

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

Under the Malibu Sky: the open edition Agnes Von Weiss is revealed!

Fashion Royalty collectors were wondering which of the characters from the line would be the first to get an open edition basic doll version. Veronique, Adele and Vanessa were the names dropped more often but it is Agnes that gets the treatment first. Surprisingly so, as she is supposedly an club/event only doll - i.e. she is offered either as a club doll or during online presentations or conventions. The difference to previous open edition dolls is that Agnes will be first available to W Club members, and once the process of ordering has finished for them, the doll will be available to the public. The information is that one 2000 doll batch will be available late June (and not immediately as with previous open editions), the next will be approximately late November, a third batch for late winter 2021-2022 and, if a fourth one is needed, it will be later in 2022. So I am guessing the other open edition dolls will follow a similar pattern.

Item # 91523

Malibu Sky

Baroness Agnes Von Weiss™ Basic Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Price: $99 + Shipping and Handling

Expected Shipping as noted above, but may vary

Head Sculpt: Agnes Von Weiss

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Platinum

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

One-piece swimsuit;

Stud earrings;

Criss-cross cuff bracelet;

Oversized sunglasses;

Delicate strappy high-heeled shoes;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

What a beautiful Agnes! Anything but basic! I bet this will be the most popular open edition of all so far - the combination of the character and the perfect execution will be a smash. I’m curious to see the Malibu Agnes photographed with the Miami one. She reminds me of Fresh Perspective Agnes - same youthful energy, but better colouring. Let’s hope the process of ordering her will be problem-free.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Small production differences between the batches may be present. 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. 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.

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

Travelling in style: the new East 59th collection takes us on a cruise to New York

W Club members got the heads up for new dolls arriving a few days ago - a new Jem gift set and some East 59th dolls, all presented in a live reveal by Carol Roth and Alain Trembley (who informed us that this year the convention tickets will be 1300!). Chris Stoeckel, the talented designer of the East 59th line would be the special guest. Friday night was the event day and we saw a great Misfits giftset that will be available from IT Direct via the same method as the open edition basic dolls (i.e. google form to secure a time slot and then shop) on April 29th, noon Eastern Time. A small quantity will go through Sideshow. The East 59th dolls will be available through IT dealers (see the list here) and, from what I hear, most have sold out of Gus and Victoire, so hurry. Have in mind that some dealers (Sideshow included) do not do email preorders and will have the dolls available on their websites come Monday, April 26th.. Let’s see the three beautiful East 59th dolls, photographed by Vaughn Sawyers this time, as we were informed during the presentation, and comment on them.

Item # 73040

Home at Last

Lady Aurelia Grey™ Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Aurelia 1.0

Body Type: East 59th 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Two-piece vivid blue velvet suit;

White blouse with ruffled lace details;

Alternate pair of tomato red slacks;

Earrings with blue "stone" details;

Lavish brooch with faux-pearl and "stone" details (magnetized);

Fascinator hat;

Handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Lady Aurelia appears again as the story behind the collection is the beginning of her friendship with Victoire aboard a cruise ship to New York. Although I do love the sculpt, I never feel the urge to buy Aurelia - not yet anyway. Well, perhaps in a future version. Chris does a great job of providing so many things for the price - each doll on the line has two outfits so it feels like a giftset for the price of a doll. The fashion is more 40s style as the period is right after the war. It is nice to see this style on dolls, not something we get very often.

Item # 73041

New York Bound

Victoire Roux® Dressed Doll

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

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: Japan

Hair Color: Red

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Perfectly tailored, period-inspired two-piece mustard-colored skirt suit with contrasting yellow and forest green inset details;

Flocked hat with dramatic bright yellow chiffon scarf;

Alternate, glamorous two-toned lamé evening gown;

Large cuff bracelet;

Earrings;

Forest green handbag;

Matching open-toe heels;

Pair of painted-on gloved hands;

Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Gorgeous version of Victoire, in a victory rolls hairstyle, fitting for 1945, and her two outfits, one for day and one for evening. I love how they coordinate with the stripes and complimenting colours. And Chris manages to give a new look to the often used by Poppy breton style hat, by decorating it with a piece of fabric matching the suit. If I did not already have two redhead Victoire dolls, I’d snap this one.

Item # 73042

Romance in the Air

Augustus "Gus" Blake™ Fashion Figure

The East 59th® Collection

Limited Edition: 550 Figures

Expected Ship Date: Mid-June 2021

Suggested Retail Pricing: $160.00

*Available from Authorized Dealers Only*

Head Sculpt: Darius 1.0

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Tailored period-inspired plaid suit;

White shirt;

Tie;

Alternate pair of solid colored pants;

Cable knit vest;

Wingtip shoes;

White socks;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Darius 1.0 makes an appearance as a new character for East 59th line, which confirms that the old sculpt will not appear in the Monarchs. I am ok with that as long as we get handsome versions of his in this line - and what a hunk this is! Plus he is Laird’s boyfriend! Love this storyline! Wearing a typical suit of the era, with strong shoulders, narrow, fitting form and wide pants, he’s the essential dapper gentleman, even though he should have had a hat to complete the look - men wore hats every day up until the 60s. To make a second outfit, Chris added a second, slimmer pair of pants plus a knitted sleeveless cable sweater. His saddle shoes are beautiful too. I am so glad I got confirmed for him, as I hear he’s sold out almost everywhere.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. **PROP FURNITURE NOT INCLUDED.**

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. 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 Vaughn Sawyers; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Lilith Blair is on a Natural High!

After the previous open edition basic doll release from Integrity Toys less than a month ago, we have a new one: One of the infamous NU Face twins, Lilith Blair, is appearing as Natural High, available on Thursday 8th of April for order, with the same procedure that was followed for the Poppy Parker basic edition. I am certain that she will be as popular as Poppy was. In other news, Integrity Toys is looking for a professional photographer to work with them, so send in those emails. Wicked Narcissism Eugenia is arriving at the end of April or early May, Pretty Reckless Rayna will arrive to dealers this coming week, while Alexandra will be arriving alongside Eugenia. The company has updated their warranty terms, which are available here, and I think this is the first time I am seeing specific time limits for the different parts that constitute a doll. The lowest time limit for a warranty is four months, and with the mail delays currently afflicting the entire world (no matter which mail carrier one picks), it is not good. Integrity should give this at least six months, as it regards crucial doll parts that are usually problematic as the doll screening and hair rooting, the outfit and the accessories (the body is still under the one year period). With problematic dolls, especially in larger editions, becoming more often lately, this sucks big time.

Item # 82146

Natural High

Lilith Blair™ Basic Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

Edition Size: Open Edition

Price: $99 + Shipping and Handling

In Stock/Ready to Ship

Head Sculpt: Eden/Lilith

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Dark Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Two-piece yoga activewear;

Small hoop earrings;

Ring;

Delicate strappy high-heeled shoes;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

The Blair twins might be very popular with Integrity Toys doll collectors but with me they are mostly miss and rarely a hit. I have a few in my collection but I find their sculpt too generic and without character. This one is a sister to the 2017 Fairytale convention Changing Winds Eden (Jessy said so in his Instagram post about this one) and I definitely prefer Lilith. I might try to get her now, but then again, I was saying the same for Poppy and I did not even bother. She’s in the darker natural colours that I like so that is definitely a plus.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. 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. FASHION ROYALTY, POPPY PARKER, NU. FACE, EAST 59TH, THE INDUSTRY, THE MONARCHS HOMME, METEOR, 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 Jayme Thornton, Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

The Chemist is fashionably late... on time for the Greek Revolution's 200th anniversary

If you are on the Superdoll mailing list, you got an email a few days ago that a new doll was arriving on the 25th of March - and here she is! Chemist is a gorgeous Venus resin doll, dressed in a fantastic outfit that, combined iwth the banner she was photographed with, reminded me of heroines of the Greek Revolution of 1821 that gave Greece its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The crazy coincedence is that she is released on the very day the Greek Revolution celebrates its 200th anniversary. Love it. Below are the photos and description from the online Superdoll shop - she is still in stock while I’m writing this.

CHEMIST DD_0172

* PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SHIPPING MAY TAKE LONGER THAN OUR USUAL SPEEDY DELIVERIES. LONDON IS IN LOCKDOWN. OUR APPOLOGIES IN ADVANCE.

CHEMIST is Fashionably late... It's not unusual, but maybe this time she is pushing it a little. Our apologies in advance.

GEN:VII body!

CLONE:VENUS

RESIN: Ginza

CONQUERER is a great description of this girls attitude

Gorgeous blunt curved fringe and below waist length dead straight wig. Classic edge; bearing white double bow detail beside her face. Sky blue eyes surround in shades of red and dark violet with shaded purple under eye, fine black eyeliner, dusted lids and etched charcoal double wing eyeliner to top. Lips of illuminated red.

Extraordinary billowed gown of white corseted bodice and croissant hip patisseries,' CAPTURED BY ATTRACTION' then 'FALLING WITH LOVE' to the ground in a volumous statement. Front bodice is adorned in bias cut red satin bandeau in a 'cross my heart I LOVE YOU' symbolic gesture while bleeding tears are wiped onto her reverse satin skirt... the 'PAIN OF LOVE' veiled by triple layer superfine tulle 'PETALS OF JOY'. A bright red and gold bolero goes atop this gown as a sign of 'ENDLESS DEVOTION'..... trimmed in laser cut foil and loopity loop lurex trim. I could just go on and on, but in reality; this girl stands proud with her sheer tussle trimmed flag proclaiming: LOVE WINS ALL!'

Built in petticoat and hip pads, dew drop crystal earrings, gilt bow stiletto courts and Suspender set underwear complete this Historic tale of HEARTACHE and VALOUR.

Includes doll stand and applied eyelashes.

PROTOTYPE shown .

PLEASE ALLOW 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS FOR DELIVERY

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO RESTRICTIONS SUPERDOLL ONLY SHIPS ONE DAY PER WEEK.

Price: £397.47 (Excluding VAT at 20%)