Integrity Toys convention 2015: Cinematic Part III: The workshop dolls

Each year there are several workshops that one can choose to attend. Guests who wanted to do so could sign up for this year's  workshops and they got the dolls created for them by David Buttry and Vaughn Sawyers. Let's check them out.

Item # PP096
Lash Out!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll (Workshop Kit)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls

Judging from her name, this was a workshop for lashes on dolls. Always helpful this one, for people who want to either add lashes to their dolls or repair ruined ones. Lovely doll although her make up colours are already so prevalent in this year's Model Scene collection that it's a bit repetitive. She could be the rave Mood Changers Poppy re-rooted in white.

Item # 82067
Up All Night
Lillith™ Dressed Doll (Workshop Doll)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls

Best workshop doll for a while (since Elise some years ago) is Lilith, for Uriah's 3D printing for dolls workshop. Love the outfit but would prefer the bib in satin instead of vinyl. Beautiful.

Item # 85103
Director's Cut
Ace McFly Dressed Figure (Workshop Doll)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Fashion Figures

Best looking guy in the convention? Definitely. I have never cared for his previous incarnations in the Color Infusion line but this guy rock all the way. The white hair, the sweater, the shoes. Yummy. He's like Alexander Skarskgard as Eric Northam in True Blood.

Note: The dolls shown are prototypes and final versions may vary slightly. 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.

Integrity Toys convention 2015: Cinematic Part II: The convention collection

Old Hollywood meets new Hollywood in this year's convention collection. It features key characters of the Fashion Royalty, Nu.Face and Poppy Parker collections dressed for various movie roles. While the Poppy Parker and core FR characters are wearing more retro inspired looks, the Nu.Face dolls are wearing modern versions of some of these looks. Each doll is limited to 600 pieces per style and comes complete with a doll stand.

Item # PP092
Sparkle, Poppy, Sparkle!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition 600 Dolls

Beautiful Poppy Parker doll. I like the dress, although I'd prefer a thinner trim and bow. It reminds me a lot of Chanel. Have no idea which film it is referencing (the hairstyle looks late 60s) so if anyone can give us a clue, please feel free.

Item # PP094
The Beautiful People
Chip Farnsworth III™ Fashion Figure
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition 600 Fashion Figures

Chip makes an appearance (with his new sculpt) on Poppy's side. The blue tinted glasses are too contemporary for old Holywood glamour but he looks elegant in a sporty way. More British than US. Unfortunately, there is no belt under that jacket, he does sport a big signer ring though.

And here is the happy couple together. Beautiful people indeed.

Item # 91381
Feminine Perspective
Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll Mini-Giftset
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls

One of the three best dolls in the entire convention is this Agnes. Channelling Marlene Dietrich, she is perfection. She actually has three outfits if you count the extra one given as a registration gift. Simply gorgeous. What's painfully obvious. No one (and no company making dolls yet) can make a proper top hat in doll size.

Item # 91382
Star Power
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls

This is a Marilyn Monroe outfit made by William Travilla, from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. I was certain that Vanessa would have been picked to channel Marilyn and I was spot on. Pity she does not have the hat and leopard beauty bag. I love the cuff and earrings.

Item # 91386
Inner Spark Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls

This was one of the most popular dolls of the collection. Natalia shines in an impressive black gown with embroidered ton-sur-ton overlay and silver jewellery. her smoky eyes and pale lips add to the impact. The gown reminds me a lot of the Going Places Vanessa gown (a convention doll from The Royal Life event) but in a simpler cut.

Item # 82063
Perfectly Suited
Giselle Diefendorf™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls

Giselle in a short, gamine hairstyle is a great idea and I love the suit that goes with it. I'd rather see high heeled sandals with it though, instead of the short boots. Is she channelling Julie Andrews in Victor Victoria? I love her make up too. She has stud earring but she wears a watch (much like last year's Adele and Elise) and a ring.

Item # 82064
In Rouges Erin S.™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls

Beautiful red haired Erin, in a nice panelled jagged hemline dress with fur bomber jacket. And red boots! And two rings! Which film character is she?

Note: The dolls shown are prototypes and final versions may vary slightly. 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.

Integrity Toys convention 2015: Cinematic Part I: Welcoming cocktail and early registration

October is the month that Integrity Toys organises their convention every year, each time drawing a larger crowd. This year was no exception. It was held in Long Beach, California and produce a large number of dolls, all inspired or influenced a bit by this year's theme, Cinematic - Hollywood films and stars. The following posts will provide details and official photos of the dolls that were available in the convention.

Let's start with Wednesday and the early-bird welcoming cocktail. This was a first in the convention - a doll was available for the early bird registered attendees at the 20th anniversary cocktail that was given to celebrate. The staff of Integrity Toys was on hand to chat with guests. The price of the welcome cocktail ticket included a complimentary drink and the choice between one of either of two ITBE dolls. Guess which doll everyone wanted (but did not get).

Item # 15049
High Frequency
Welcome Cocktail Dressed Doll A
The ITBE Collection
Limited Edition of 215 Dolls

Everyone of course wanted the Eden/Lilith sculpt but there were only 215 of them so the rest had to make do with the other doll available. I have no information about the body these dolls have but I'm guessing it is the new Nu Face one.

Item # 15051
Heart Stopper
Welcome Cocktail Dressed Doll B
The ITBE Collection
Limited Edition of 215 Dolls

This one has the Natalia 1.0 sculpt which looks amazing. I much prefer this one than doll A.

As guests picked up their registration goodies, they each received a little black box that featured a complimentary issue of Haute Doll magazine, a free gift from Azone (an FR Nippon miniature tote if I remember correctly), their badge holder and a Fashion Royalty outfit sized to fit the FR2013 body and created as a companion piece to the Agnes Von Weiss mini gift set offered in the convention collection. The doll that is wearing it in the photo is the convention collection Agnes - more about her in the next post.

Item # 91379
On Set Welcome Bag Giveaway
Fashion Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Fashion

Lovely outfit, very 30s Hollywood (Adrian style) and with beautiful jewellery. It should have had a jewelled clutch to finish it off perfectly.

Note: The dolls and outfits are prototypes and final versions may vary slightly. 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.

Coincidence or rip-off? Modoll 3D printed doll copies Popovy Sisters creations

It has been little more than a month that Santiago and Mauricio Sierra, fashion photographers, announced their 3d printed doll, Modoll. Based on the 3d scanned face of model Lindsay Wixson, the doll is 3d printed then painted by make up artist Ralph Siciliano, hair styled by the incredible Thanos Samaras and dressed by fashion stylist Charlotte Stockdale, who picks real fashion outfits and has them made in scale. I was preparing to dedicate a post to the project but then I repeatedly saw this photo comparison posted in Facebook and Instagram:

Comparison of Modoll and Popovy bodies from Elcatka flickr page

Head sculpt comparison between Modoll (top) and Popovy Sisters (bottom) - photo from Sofaika Instagram account

Face comparison between MoDoll (left) and Popovy Sisters (right) - photo from Sofaika Instagram account

Numerous doll artists and collectors have chimed in and re-posted these images all over social media, denouncing the rip off and accusing Santiago and Mauricio of theft. Linday Wixson commented below one of the posts in Instagram that she had no idea and is very sorry. Comments about the theft on Santiago and Maurizio Instagram posts of the doll got deleted repeatedly (there are some still left). And while one may argue that Lindsay's face bears a resemblance to the Popovy Sisters dolls so that it was inevitable that the dolls would look alike, the comparison of the doll bodies leaves no doubt. The Modoll body looks like a cheap imitation of the Popovy sisters creation, with much less detail and refinement, especially visible in the joints of elbows and knees and the less detailed hands of Modoll. The finished dolls look much less alike of course, as they represent completely different visions.

Modoll wearing Saint Laurent - photo by Santiago and Mauricio

Popovy Sisters WhoYouAre Hollywood showroom exclusive - photo by Popovy Sisters

If you want to see the comments and photos related to the issue, check the #modoll hashtag on Instagram here. What  do you think? Let me know in the comments.

UPDATE: It seems that Lindsay Wixson is apologising to Popovy Sisters and distancing herself from Modoll, she posted this on her instagram just before she turned it to private, (probably to avoid negative comments - thanks to Elatka for the repost).

The fourth W Club exclusive for 2015 is Award Night Jem!

Just as I mentioned in my previous post that the W Club offerings were being released late this year and lo and behold: the fourth one is released just a bit after the third! This time it is a Jem doll, to tie with the 30 years celebrations for Jem and The Holograms. Award Night Jem is a companion piece to "HOLYWOOD JEM", the doll that marked the return of the franchise. Featuring Jem as she appeared in the closing scenes of the fan favourite two-part episode "HOLLYWOOD JEM", as she was presented with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Item # 14064

Award Night

JEM Dressed Doll

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ COLLECTION

2015 W Club Exclusive

Limited Edition Size: TBA 

Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Q1/Early Q2, 2016

Regular W Club Price: $130 + Shipping, Handling and Applicable Sales Tax

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Jerrica Benton

Body Type: Jem / Color Infusion

Quick Switch Feature: No

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Pink

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

JEM is 12.5-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted pink hair, hand-applied eyelashes and a closed mouth smile. JEM's signature Award Night look is comprised of a ruffled pleated pale pink gown accented with a gold bodice and an exclusively designed neck piece. JEM comes complete with her yellow flowers, her JEMSTAR earrings and shoes. Certificate of authenticity and doll stand also included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.

The doll is available for pre-order only for W Club members, until the 20th of October. 

Pictures of prototype shown; final production colours and textures may vary slightly. HASBRO and its logo, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ©2015 HASBRO. All rights reserved. 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.