Poppy Parker probably is the big seller of all Integrity Toys lines, surpassing even Fashion Royalty in covetability and secondary market prices. This was again proven with the release of this year's line, named "The Model Scene": at least one of the dolls was sold out on pre-orders within the first night after the webinar and probably more of the collection followed into the following day. Only hope for those not having early access to release information would be dealers that do not take pre-orders but put their dolls on their websites as soon as the confidentiality period is over and sell on a first-come, first-served basis. David Buttry was inspired this year from the model scene of the mid-to-late 60s and so had the opportunity to give the dolls a wide variety of looks. On the other hand, the dominant character was Poppy Parker (she is the high seller after all) with only one Darla and one new male character to complete the collection. One of the Poppy dolls will be available from IT Direct - so no dealer has that one for pre-order.
This one has a beautiful face and hair do but the outfit is not my cup of tea. It looks like something Peggy Olsen would be wearing on a bad day at work. She wears a black and multi colour dot two-piece suit with white collar and cuff detail, topped off by a black flocked hat with a white grosgrain ribbon band, earrings with matching ring, white fishnet pantyhose and white shoes.Poppy comes with a blue portfolio, for her portraits. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
This is one of my favourites and I am getting her.Poppy models a long blue floral chiffon maxi dress with a blue ribbon choker, blue faux leather shoes, small silver hoop earrings and silver bangle bracelets. I would have preferred one of the more extreme geometric patterns that were usual on this type of flowing dress but the bold colours more than make up for the (dreaded) floral. Love the face paint, the hair do and the chocker. A nice draw-string satchel would have been the perfect compliment for this outfit. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
This one is completely out there. While I like the overall design of the outfit, her face and hair do (beehive Jeannie ponytail as David described it) are not what I'd do with this - maybe I'd have opted for one of those huge complicated multi-layered up-dos with braids, fat curls and fake ponytails incorporated. And definitely have her with dark hair. I must applaud the daring look though, it captures the era perfectly. Poppy wears a lime green jumpsuit with silver sequin net overlay and a lime green chiffon watteau train. Long multi colour ball and chain earrings, silver cuff, large blue ring and silver faux leather strappy high heel sandals complete this look. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes.A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item # PP084
Hippie Dippy
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 700 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Mid to Late July 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00
IT Direct Exclusive, will be offered in July of 2015
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Titian
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
This one is a mini gift set, a doll with two outfits, that will be sold through IT Direct and will not be available from dealers to pre-order. The extra outfit only raises the price about $10 so that is good. I love the dress but the other ensemble could do without the pink vest - really guys? Pink vest and yellow hat on a red head? Love the print belt. Poppy wears a black and white polka dotted mock tied blouse, large yellow straw hat, hot pink faux fur vest, white cropped bell bottom with mod floral faux leather belt and faux leather black ankle boots. The second outfit is a black and charcoal floral sequin mini dress with black peter pan collar, a long silk ribbon bow and tails. Black pantyhose included. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included as well. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item # PP087
Peace, Love and Soul
Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 500 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early July 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Darla Daley™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Poor Darla, she got the short stick. It was really a chance to make her look more exotic and eccentric, like one of the few models of colour that were successful in the 60s, Donyale Luna...
...and instead she comes dressed like a secretary in Mad Men. Which is not bad per se, on the contrary, the look is great - but for another collection. Maybe do Mad Men? Dawn? The afro was a step in the right direction but the rest is too plain for this line. At least she gets a bag, the other dolls do not have one (except the portfolio of the Go See one). She wears a red velvet mini dress vest, white chiffon blouse with multi colour block print, large silver hoop earrings, black daisy brooch, shiny black faux leather purse and matching boots. Darla Daley is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item# PP088
Hot Shot
Nigel North™ Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 600 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early August 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Nigel North™ (new character)
Body Type: FR Homme
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Blond Mix
Eyelashes: No
The possibility that a new male character would be included in this collection was discussed since last year's convention, when the line inspiration was announced. I was certainly expecting someone more along the lines of David Hemmings, the protagonist in Antonioni's Blow Up (a seminal film of the 60s inspired by David Bailey, the famous fashion photohrapher)...
...and not someone that looks so Eurotrash of the era, one of the fake German-sounding counts/princes/barons that roamed the continental night clubs looking for their next lover. Even though he's a new sculpt, he could very well fit with the Color Infusion guys or even the Jem line. Nigel North is wearing his hot pink shirt, red and purple paisley brocade jacket, purple velvet pants, silver sunglasses, silver and purple ring. He also sports a nice miniature camera. Nigel North is a 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion figure with rooted hair. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item # PP081
The Midas Touch
Poppy Parker™ (AA) Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 600 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately First Week of July
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
There is always that one doll in every collection that will be the talk of the town; become the most coveted one and disappear off the shelves in a matter of minutes. In this collection, Midas TOuch proves her name right - she was sold out in almost every dealer the night after the presentation (except the ones that put up their dolls for sale today). I tried but could not get one - she has a smaller edition size, which of course did not help. The dress looks like a golden remake of the Happening Poppy silver one and, frankly, India Poppy is much more nuanced and beautiful. But you know how things are. First AA Poppy was bound to be a success, which makes me wonder about the edition size logic. I'd get it (but not condone it) for Darla or another character, but not here. She wears a gold sequin mini dress with metallic gold organza collar, lace up gladiator sandals (which I adore), large gold disc earrings, gold cuffs with gold bangle bracelets. She also has a gold tone microphone and stand that looks fantastic. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included as well. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item # PP085
Wedding Belle
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 900 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Early August 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
With a much better looking similarly styled wedding dress as part of the
Funny Face collection, I wonder why this one follows in the same form and general idea. There were so many different styles of wedding outfits in that era that we could have had something truly unique here. The doll has the Hungarian skin-tone, which is like a tan, lighter than Latina. Wild Thing Poppy had this skin tone as well and The Camera Loves Her Poppy in this collection does too. Poppy wears a white satin wedding dress with white dotted tulle overlay and a tulle wedding veil with large bow detail. Her wedding bouquet, pearl earrings with matching necklace and a wedding ring complete the look. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included as well. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Item # PP086
Out of This World
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Model Scene Collection
Limited Edition Size of 900 Dolls
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Mid-July 2015
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Available for Pre-order from Any Authorized Integrity Toys Dealer
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Pale Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Best one of the bunch - the Barbarella clone! This is the Poesie Sans Couleur version of Miss Parker. Smoky eyes and pale lips combined with Japan skin tone and pale blond hair - a winner. Plus she wears a military style spacey outfit. Love love love her. Too bad she does not have a bag. She has the largest edition size of all the dolls in the line, they probably expected this one to be the most popular. Poppy wears a silver faux leather mini dress with silver and white lurex bodice and sleeves. This look is completed by large silver triangle earrings, silver tone mod sunglasses and over-the-knee silver faux leather boots. Poppy Parker is a 12-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included as well. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
So what do you think of this year's Poppy Parker line? Let me know in the comments.
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