DOFDAs 2015 - 4th Annual DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards announced!

Today was the day that the Fashion Doll Awards winners were announced by Doll Observers, after a public vote was held until a few days ago. This blog was nominated in the relative category but we did not win - proud to be included in with the rest of the amazing nominees! Congratulations to all winners and nominees as well. And of course a big tank you to Doll Observers and Simon Farnsworth who organized the whole thing. Let's see who the winners are:
















Winner layouts courtesy of Doll Observers.

Sybarite Solitaire - the first vinyl Syb - sold out in minutes!

As we mentioned in a previous post, the first vinyl Sybarite doll, Solitaire, went on sale on the 12th of February and sold out in minutes. The edition was 75 dolls, too small, and the price was £274.00. That, along with the desirability of the doll, can explain the vanishing act. I was mistaken to think she was an edition of 1000 - that was simply the clone number. Many collectors failed to get the doll, either trying to complete the purchase or finding out they had not bought the doll as they had completed a purchase after she had sold out. 


All photos courtesy of Superdoll London.

The price, $423, is a bit high for a vinyl doll - except if you think that most Tonner vinyl dolls of the same size (but much lower quality and detail overall) sell for at least $200. I could not afford her at the moment so I did not even log on to see her when she came on sale. I am wondering why the low edition - it surely would help the price if they made more dolls. Maybe with future one. It seems that the vinyl Sybarites will be as rare and sought after as their resin sisters.


The description on the website was the following:
After years in development we are delighted to present our ALL NEW Vinyl formula. version T-5 sample, the DEBUT Generation_X Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
Ginger and marshmallow coloured eyes, brows in rust and charcoal with shadow of deep red and muted blacks. Lids in icy translucent white. Lips the colour of blood. Blonde wig bearing hand rooted centre parting, in a 'bedhead' state with backstage Queen of Hearts playing card set.
2 piece 'shrunken' suit consists amazing miniature tailoring with concealed shoulder pads and pocket kerchief. Pocket flap detail and functioning centre front buttons. 3 button detail to jacket cuffs. Trousers have belt loops, working front slash pockets and bum welts on back.


Further accessories include 'patent' belt, 'patent' B*TCH elongated purse with gold foil interior and the cutest hugest hot pink 'fur' pompom ever!
The piece de resistance of course is her huge double baguette pillow cut ring that gleams like a solitaire rock in the midnight sky or is it the slither of velvet spot netting she has in her purse?
'Patent' strappy stiletto sandals with the highest heels ever on a Sybarite (sans platform)


Necklace and cuff set in silver 'leather' and chained bead detail.
and of course she comes with the following standard:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

The doll looks amazing, even though I'd prefer a more thin layer of lipstick on her lips. The body and articulation look better than the resin dolls. Considering that Desmond and Charles were researching the quality and type of vinyl for quite some time, I think it will look and feel even more fabulous in real life. And the outfit and accessories rock of course.
Below is the video with stop motion animation of Solitaire that Superdolls released. Amazing.

The Dolce and Gabbana doll bags are available to buy - and are quite expensive!

As we had written during the runway shows for the Spring/Summer collections last September, fashion dolls were quite a presence, culminating in the Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian doll bags. Well the dolls/bags are available to purchase, and the price is quite steep: 1450€ each.


The dolls are ceramic, encased in ornate window carry-cases, complete with hand-painted faces that resemble the souvenir figurines that were sold at train stations in 1950s Italy. The clothing though is pure Dolce & Gabbana. The dresses are tailored to match those worn in the S/S 2015 collection of the house, with accessories to match. They are 29-cm tall (i.e. Barbie size), carry a miniature version of the Sicily bag and come with their name engraved on a gold plaque on the bag/case as well as a serial number of authenticity.

IMMACOLATA (Immaculate) CERAMIC DOLL


CASE:
Height: 44cm Width: 29cm Depth: 14cm
Single Layer top handle
All over print
Velvet lining

DOLL:
Height: 29cm
Handmade clothing
Leather Sicily bag
Gold galvanised jewellery


CONCETTA (conception) CERAMIC DOLL


CASE:
Height: 44cm Width: 29cm Depth: 14cm
Single Layer top handle
All over print
Velvet lining

DOLL:
Height: 29cm
Handmade clothing
Leather Sicily bag
Gold galvanised jewellery


ADDOLORATA (grieving) CERAMIC DOLL


PACKAGE:
Height: 44cm Width: 29cm Depth: 14cm
Single ayers top handle
All over print
Velvet lining

DOLL:
Height: 29cm
Handmade clothing
Leather Sicily bag
Gold galvanised jewellery


You can buy them at all Dolce & Gabbana boutiques - or online at Louisa Via Roma

Breaking news: Sybarites are going vinyl!

A few hours ago, the official Superdoll Collectibles Facebook account posted a teaser photo of an upcoming doll. She is a Venus clone, edition of 1000 and - gasp! - she is made of  V I N Y L. Yes you are reading correctly, she will be a vinyl doll. More details to follow when we find out too. Meanwhile, here's the photo.


Update 1st of February 2014: Superdoll published the first whole photo of the new doll on their Instagram account: 



Integrity Toys W Club registration for 2015 is open!

It's the time of the year (albeit a bit later than usual) that Integrity opens up the W Club membership registration. There are lots of perks in joining the W Club: getting early bird information on every brand manufactured by Integrity Toys, gaining access to the member's only W Club forum and exclusive newsletters, having the privilege to buy five exclusive club dolls, getting discount coupons for lots of doll dealers and a free, year-long digital subscription to DOLLS and Haute Doll magazine. Of course becoming a member of a big and exciting doll family is the best perk of all. If you want to find out more, you can download a pdf brochure with all the details inside here. You can also watch the following video:



Or you can just go ahead and register for the W Club here. The deadline is 9:00 PM ET (New York Time) on February 16th, 2015. Did i mention there are upgrade dolls too? Oh yes! When you subscribe (and you can do that as many times as you want) there is the option to include upgrade dolls with your subscription, available only through this process. There are three different dolls and you can get one, two, three or none with each membership subscription. It's up to you. You pay a small deposit for each doll on top of the membership fee and the remaining payment will be made sometime this summer.

Item #91375
Aristocratic
Baroness Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2015 W Club Upgrade Doll
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2015
Edition size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)


Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013 (with body connect feature)
Head Sculpt: Agnes Von Weiss
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied


Baroness Agnes Von Weiss is a 12" articulated vinyl doll featuring long, fully-rooted platinum hair and hand applied eyelashes. Agnes is wearing a printed chiffon cocktail dress, cinched at the waist by a narrow patent leather belt. Her look is accessorised by a cloche hat, patent leather shoes, gloved hands, earrings and a bright red clutch. Doll stand and certificate of authenticity included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.


An amazing Agnes is offered as an upgrade doll and I don't know why anyone would not pick this one up, she's perfection. I like the accessories too, even though the shoes are simple pumps - but sometime you need those as well.


Item #PP078
Groovy Galore
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2015 W Club Upgrade Doll
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2015
Edition size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)


Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No 
Skin Tone: Caucasian
Hair Color: Golden Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied 


Poppy Parker™ is an 11.5-inch fully articulated fashion doll with hand-applied eyelashes and golden blond hair that can be styled in many ways. Poppy is wearing a stripped chiffon dress, highlighted by sparkling accessories. Doll stand included. For adult collectors ages 15 and over.


The Poppy Parker line this year has as an inspiration the famous models of the 60s, so the upgrade Poppy is part of that. I love the doll but the outfit looks a lot like Barbie play line with all those colours and gold glitter. And instead of the classic bow on her pumps, why not a buckle?


Item #85075
Vice Effect 
Ollie Lawson Dressed Doll
Color Infusion™ Collection
2015 W Club Upgrade Doll
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2015
Edition size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)


Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR:Homme
Head Sculpt: Ollie Lawson
Quick Switch Feature: No 
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Frosted Blond
Eyelashes: No 


Ollie Lawson is a fully articulated 12.5-inch fashion figure with rooted hair. Dressed in his 80s inspired "vice squad" look, this doll also sports an ultra-detailed miniature watch, shoes, sunglasses and a doll stand. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.


A Colour Infusion guy instead of a Jem line doll this year. I like the face but the rest is not my cup of tea - he looks like the child of Don Johnson and George Michael. Love the watch.


The 2015 Membership and Upgrade Doll Options

**Please note that because these dolls will be produced based on the specific quantity ordered during registration, the dolls should arrive approximately in Summer 2015 and part of the payment will not be due until approximately Summer 2015.
Important! This remaining balance will NOT be automatically billed to you.

There is 1 membership level and 3 upgrade doll options to choose from. For more information, see the brochure or begin the registration process, as there are details included there as well.

-Information and offers related to all Integrity Toys dolls are covered by the base membership.
-You can choose to add up to 1 of each different upgrade doll type for each 1 base membership (each upgrade doll will require an additional $25 deposit and the remaining payment balance- ranging in price by doll- will be billed to you closer to their arrival date.)
-You can buy as many memberships as you want, and for every membership, you can upgrade each with a Fashion Royalty Agnes, Poppy Parker and Color Infusion Ollie doll (up to 3 total, one of each brand, for every one membership you buy).
-If you want more than 1 of any particular brand/doll, you will need to buy a base membership for each doll (for example, if you want 3 Upgrade Agnes dolls, you will need to buy 3 base memberships and add the Upgrade Agnes doll option, but if you want 1 Agnes doll and 1 Ollie doll, you only need to purchase 1 base membership and add on 1 of each doll).

Base W Club Membership Only ($50.00):
* Includes a variety of perks and privileges, including all described on preceding pages
* Invitation to exclusive online events previewing new collections
* Guaranteed opportunity to purchase five exclusive dolls, including 2 Exclusive Fashion Royalty dolls (which may include NU. Face), 1 exclusive Poppy Parker doll, 1 surprise doll (which may be from the previously mentioned brands) and 1 Jem and the Holograms™ doll* that will be offered to members during the Club year
* $20 Club coupon to be used towards final payment of one of the exclusive W Club dolls offered during the year
* Access to the W Club Liaisons for VIP customer service, a members-only online forum, contests, lotteries, special offers, first-to-know information and more!

Adding the Upgrade Aristocratic Agnes Von Weiss Fashion Royalty doll to your base membership will have an additional $25 deposit due now and $105 plus shipping, handling and tax will be billed approximately in Summer 2015, with the doll scheduled approximately for a Summer 2015 delivery.

Adding the Upgrade Vice Effect Ollie Lawson Color Infusion fashion figure to your base membership will have an additional $25 deposit due now and $75 plus shipping, handling and tax will be billed approximately in Summer 2015, with the doll scheduled approximately for a Summer 2015 delivery. Please note that Ollie Lawson has the same body as the male figures from The Jem and The Holograms™ collection.

Adding the Upgrade Groovy Galore Poppy Parker doll to your base membership will have an additional $25 deposit due now and $95 plus shipping, handling and tax will be billed approximately in July 2015, with the doll scheduled approximately for a Summer 2015 delivery.

**All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2015 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. Prototype dolls shown, final production may vary slightly.**