Female Icon Dasha d’Amboise - Doll designed by Vasilen Minkov, winner of the 2018 International Integrity Toys Design Competition

Late last year, Integrity Toys announced the winner of their 2018 International Design Competition. This past weekend the W Club introduced the doll based on competition winner. Vasilen Milkov's winning entry: the elegant "Female Icon" Dasha d'Amboise™. Vasilen won this competition for the second time and rightly so. He’s a fashion stylist in real life and also part of the amazing duo valeyofdolls who make incredible outfits and styling for dolls. I interviewed them for Haute Doll Magazine, when it still existed.

According to the rules of the competition, the winning design, voted on by W Club members, underwent a series of adjustments to make it production ready, while preserving the spirit of Vasilen's original design, alongside his choice of character. Check below the original entry.

W Club members got to begin pre-ordering her early and in the special price of $150.00 US versus the general public, who can purchase this doll for $160.00 US. There is no limit I’m how many dolls one can preorder. The doll does not count as one of the five W Club exclusives for 2019.

Item # 91437

Female Icon

Dasha d'Amboise™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2018 Design Competition Winner

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Dasha d'Amboise

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Redhead

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes
• Delicately pleated, flowing one-piece dress
• Luxurious tweed bolero
• Couture hat and scarf
• Opera length, fine mesh gloves
• Thigh-high, high-shine, black patent leather boots
• Contrasting leopard print purse with powder blue faux-fur appliqué
• Oversized faux-emerald earrings
• Three broaches
• Two pairs of hands
• Doll stand

Special note about hairstyle: Please note that this hairstyle is designed to be a chignon. Integrity Toys cannot guarantee that the head will be fully rooted if you decide to take it down. Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

I can’t begin to express how much I love this doll. I am a big fan of Vasilen and his work and of Valeyofdolls too, so this is right up my alley. There are no obvious changes to the initial design, which is a very good thing. Dasha is a gorgeous sculpt and I have only two dolls with this sculpt, so this will be the third. I love the red hair and pale skin combination, even though I don’t think it fits the pale colour of the dress, but the black accessories and the bolero help it fit. The outfit has many of the Valeyofdolls trademark touches, like the exquisite pleating, the leather accessories and that avant- guard style I love. Read on if you want to preorder her.

Offer Type: Open pre-order.
Participation Deadline: May 6, 2019, Noon Eastern timeth.
Pricing: W CLUB MEMBERS: $150.00 USD + S & H.($30 NRD deposit due now, $120.00 + S & H due in late Fall 2019). GENERAL PUBLIC: $160.00 USD + S & H.
Final Edition Size: To be determined, will be based on all orders received.
Shipping Timing: Approximately late Fall 2019.
Order Limit: No limit

Link for the general public (if you’re a W Club member DO NOT USE this link): 

Female Icon Dasha d’Amboise preorder here

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 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. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

The Monarchs Homme collection is unveiled by Integrity Toys

March 25th officially marked the introduction of one of the most anticipated collections from Integrity Toys in a long time; The Monarchs Homme. Brainchild of Integrity Toys designer Vaughn Sawyers, it is the reincarnation of the beloved FR: Homme line, the one collectors have been waiting for six years now. Their revamped storyline revolves around a super exclusive social club called "The Monarch", supposedly a gathering place for business, ideas, networking and more that has been around for more than three generations. The members who are part of this institution call themselves "THE MONARCHS" and that is how the line got it’s name. Exclusive male clubs are such an outdated idea in 2019 that it made me cringe just reading about it. Let’s be done with patriarchy even in our fantasy doll storylines, please.

Both the email for the W Club as well as the forum chat with Vaughn revealed that, while brand new characters/sculpts will be introduced later as the series progresses, for this first release and as a form of re-introduction (since many have been absent for a while), the focus has been kept on key characters that collectors know already from FR: Homme and other Integrity Toys collections. Asked about the most popular male characters from the original line, Pierre, Francisco and Darius, Vaughn said that the last one will make an appearance sooner than expected, the second is coming too but did not specifically replied about the first. There are four dealer doll’s and two lottery ones. If you hurry, there might be some left still at Integrity Toys dealers. Remember they all have the new body, Homme 2.0, first shown on the convention Monarch, Declan. 

My overall impression: underwhelmed. After six years of waiting the return of the Hommes, I was bummed to see faces from other lines taking their place. The clothing is not coherent. While some outfits are daring and all look well made and tailored, they were not what I was expecting from a line being worked upon for so long. I will expand on this on each particular doll below. The raised price point is a cause of conabput many collectors. $175 for a doll is a lot, accesyand quality notwithstanding. Why are all these $45 more than Bellamy Blue from the Industry line, whose outfit and acc are equally well made, rich and detailed? Vaughn said the price point can change according to the outfit and accessories. I did not order any doll now and will wait to see when and how Darius and the rest of the old gang will appear.  

UPDATE: Most dealers have all dolls available yet, so it seems the pricing is keeping people from buying.  

UPDATE II: caved in and preordered Tenzin. Vu Nguyen posted some visuals from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and when I saw them it clicked. It’s a Japanese manga and anime series.

Item# 21001

Natural Selection

Noah Faraday™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Spring / Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - WILL BE OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY, DETAILS TO COME CLOSER TO THE FIGURE'S ARRIVAL DATE.

Edition Size: 725

Head Sculpt: Noah (Formerly Ace McFly)

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Colors: Chocolate Brown

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• Alternate pair of hands (not shown);
• Combination rooted and flocked hairstyle;
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered outfit composed of a faux-suede adventurer jacket, cable knit henley sweater, pale taupe t-shirt and slim-fit cargo pants;
• High-contrast orange sneakers;
• Oversized travel bag;
• Black aviator sunglasses;
• Faux-silver wrist watch;
• Faux-silver cuff bracelet and ring;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

This is my favourite of the reveal. I always liked the Ace McFly sculpt but do not have one. And although a $175 doll that does not feature a belt is a major faux pas in my book, I will probably enter the lottery for this one. The straps on the waist and sleeves of the jacket are functional (Velcro) and adjust how tight it fits. Hope the hair in the final production doll stays the same. 

Item # 21002

Dressed to Chill

Tenzin Dahkling™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - SOLD VIA AUTHORIZED DEALERS

Edition Size: 725

Head Sculpt: Tenzin

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Colors: Midnight Garnet

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• 2 additional alternate pairs of hands (not shown);
• Combination rooted and flocked hairstyle (with special "shaved" details on the sides);
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered outfit composed of an intricate faux-leather jacket with contrasting yoke and collar, Japanese-inspired hakama multi-layered pants, and two layered t-shirts creating a transparency effect;
• "Monarchs" branded sock boots;
• Dark grey wayfarer sunglasses;
• Stud earrings and two rings;
• Oversized faux-leather gym bag with removable shoulder strap;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

 I usually go head over heels for Asian dolls but this one looks too cartoony. I love the jacket, it’s perfect. The pants, based on Japanese traditional hakkama pants (tattsuke hakkama with the narrow lower part), now worn mostly by martial arts practitioners, would have looked better if they were full length. I like the layered T-shirts too. I’d prefer his sock boots to have a band over the back of the foot, better embroidered like the ones I saw in a Singapore boutique, below:

I know they have Monarchs written on their side, but still, wouldn’t you rather have the ones above? Yes, me too. The bag has a magnetic closure on top of its zipper. 

Item #21003

Jean Therapy

Tobias Alsford™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - SOLD VIA AUTHORIZED DEALERS

Edition Size: 725

Head Sculpt: Tobias

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Colors: Darkest Raven

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• Additional alternate pair of hands (not shown);
• Combination rooted and flocked hairstyle;
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered outfit composed of a contemporary jacket, accented with contrasting knit at the lapel, cuffs and waist, a plaid shirt, a heather colored t-shirt and intricately constructed, distressed jeans;
• Faux-suede desert boot;
• Two-toned faux-leather shoulder pouch/bag;
• Three necklaces;
• Faux-silver cuff bracelet and two rings;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

I like Tobias, I have the one from the MLP line, which is probably why this one does not make me want it. The outfit and accessories do not scream “buy me” at all, especially for a $175 doll. Plus I hate fanny bags. Really. They should be condemned for eternity in the flames of fashion inferno.

Item # 21004

Fresh Wear

Declan Wake™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - SOLD VIA AUTHORIZED DEALERS

Edition Size: 725

Head Sculpt: Declan

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Colors: Warm Mocha

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• Additional alternate pair of hands (not shown);
• Combination rooted and flocked hairstyle;
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered tone-on-tone outfit composed of a long rubberized "lab" overcoat, sleeveless shirt with removable faux-knotted sleeve belt and matching pants;
• Ultra modern, sneaker/loafer combo shoes ;
• Faux-elephant skin tech clutch bag;
• Mini-hoop earrings and two rings;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

Declan is always a favourite with collectors. This one is a bit bland as a doll, but with an interesting outfit, that plays with contrasting textures and has a modern feel. The iPad case could have been made in a bolder colour to offset his neutral clothing. I dislike thick soled loafers in real life and it surely transfers into dolly land.

Item #21006

Checks and Balances

Elias Veiga™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Spring / Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - SOLD VIA AUTHORIZED DEALERS

Edition Size: 500

Head Sculpt: Elias (Formerly Perry 1.0)

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: New Hispanic

Hair Colors: Natural Black

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• Pair of gloved hands;
• Alternate pair of regular hands
• Combination rooted and flocked hairstyle;
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered outfit composed of plaid three-piece suit (with high-contrast lining), a fashionable faux-fur jacket and a perfectly combined shirt and tie;
• Faux-snakeskin shoes with contrasting sole detail;
• Faux-leather wrist watch;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

For a business man, I’d expect Elias to have at least a briefcase or at least a laptop case with a computer miniature inside, to justify his price tag. Unfortunately all he has to show is another checkered suit (we’ve seen it before) and a fur coat (Industry vibes here). His sculpt is the original Dracula one, as Vaughn mentioned in the forum, the final Perry sculpt was supposedly softer. Did not like it before, do not like it now. I’d rather see Pierre or Francisco in his place. 

Item #21007

Layers Of A Man

Romain Perrin™ Fashion Figure

The Monarchs™ Homme Collection

Availability: Spring / Summer 2019

Retail Price: $175.00 + S & H - WILL BE OFFERED VIA RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY, DETAILS TO COME CLOSER TO THE FIGURE'S ARRIVAL DATE.

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Romain

Body Type: Homme 2.0

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Colors: Honey Blonde

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• Latest generation 12.5" / 1:6 scale fully articulated male body that can be taken apart, featuring removable hands and feet for easy dressing;
• Additional alternate pair of hands (not shown);
• Fully rooted head sculpt with shoulder length flowing hairstyle;
• Meticulously crafted, multi-layered outfit composed of a wine colored cable knit sweater, a quilted sleeveless vest, a "faux-shearling sheepskin leather" jacket and slim fit plaid pants;
• Lace-up faux-leather boots with contrasting panels;
• Camera bag;
• Digital camera accessory with detachable lenses and articulated flash;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Romain is a hair color variation of the one offered to convention guests who attended the Monarch launch event last October at the Luxe Life convention, in lieu of the promised doll/centerpiece. This blonde version will be made available for W Club members only later this Spring/Summer. Should quantities remain of the convention version, Integrity Toys will announce at a later date how they will be offered. Do not contact Integrity Toys at this time to inquire, as they do not have any additional information available.

This is my least favourite sculpt of male Integrity Toys dolls. No matter the version, I find his face off putting. I like the sweater and pants though. The boots could have been a bit more detailed at this price point. The camera with accessories and bag is a nice touch. This is a lottery doll as well. I suspect the edition size will be determined by the size of the other version.

So what do you think of this new collection of Hommes? Did you order any? Let me know in the comments.

The figures shown and the accessories in the product pictures are prototypes. As always, final fabrics, colors, shapes and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. THE MONARCHS 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 Tony Pettinato. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing

Mattel finally reveals the BTS dolls!

At the beginning of the year, Mattel announced that they would be releasing dolls made in the likeness of the KPop (Korean pop for those of you that do not know that kind of music) boy band BTS - seven guys who are very popular outside of Korea too, having topped Billboard 200 chart twice in 2018. They are touring the world this summer and the dolls are supposedly hitting the shelves either this summer or in September. They will be available worldwide and each doll will cost $19.99.

They look cute and definitely articulated, but the body/head proportions are off, like they are kids. They could be sporting the My Scene male body, which, if I remember correctly, is the same as Ken’s articulated one but with longer hands - and of course bigger head. The Mattel shop website, where the dolls are already uploaded, indicates they are 11” and have 11 points of articulation. The sculpts are original, one for each band member. The clothes they are wearing are from the video clip of their song IDOL, which premiered last August. You can sign up at the Mattel shop to get notifications about the upcoming release. I might try to get one, just to check out the outfit - I love the colourful costumes, unlike anything worn by male fashion dolls. Most of the clothes in real life are from well known fashion brands. For example the polka-dot shirt RM is wearing is by Comme Des Garçons, just like Jin’s sneakers (a Converse collaborartion). J-hope and Jung Kook’s sneakers are Valentino Hero Tribes, while V was wearing Walter Van Beirendonck shoes, which unfortunately were not made for the doll.

BTS Idol Fashion Doll V

BTS Idol Fashion Doll SUGA

BTS Idol Fashion Doll Jin

BTS Idol Fashion Doll Jungkook

BTS Idol Fashion Doll RM

BTS Idol Fashion Doll Jimin

BTS Idol Fashion Doll j-hope

Pidgin Doll Spring 2019 collection is unveiled!

The Pidgin dolls are created by the extremely talented and wonderful Joshua David McKenney, an artist, sculptor, doll-maker extraordinaire and fashion illustrator. He just released the Spring 2019 collection of Pidgin Doll and here they are in all their glory. (Availability according to the Pidgin website at time of posting). The dolls are 16, all one of a kind and are ball-jointed 1:4 scale, made in resin. You can find their exact measurements in their website. That’s where you can buy them as well. The ones left available of course!

Pidgin Doll "Hestia" - available 

One-of-a-kind “powder pink” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset brown eyes

• Baby pink synthetic mohair wig

• Gold and pink “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet only

• Silver “Power Flower” stiletto shoes

$1,200 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Elinda" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “light mocha” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset green eyes

• Silver blond synthetic mohair wig

• Peach tulle “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

Pidgin Doll "Nyx" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Obsidian” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset green eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig

• Pink and gold “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + Flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$1,200 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Andromeda" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “milk white” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset heterochromatic eyes (one brown eye + one green eye)

• Silver blond synthetic mohair wig

• Peach tulle “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$1,200 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Blanche" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “milk white” resin. Full Set includes:

• Inset brown eyes

• Pale lavender synthetic mohair wig

• Pink brocade “Maxi” gown

• Pearlized “snow crown”

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$1,100 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Bernadette" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “milk white” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset amber eyes

• Double “stacked” red synthetic mohair wig.

• Green brocade “Maxi” gown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$1,100 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Vivienne" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “cocoa” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset amber eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig

• Pink brocade “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$1,100 USD + shipping.

Pidgin Doll "Chloe" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “milk white” resin. Full Set includes:

• Inset blue eyes with brown flecks

• Baby pink synthetic mohair wig

• Pink brocade “Maxi” gown

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

Pidgin Doll "Colette" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “light mocha” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset green eyes

• Blond synthetic mohair wig

• Pink & gold “Bow Mini” dress

• Baby pink faux fur jacket

• White kitten heel shoes

$950USD + shipping (Full Set)

$710 USD + shipping (Doll + Faceup)

Pidgin Doll "Samantha" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “milk white” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset blue eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig with micro bangs

• Pink & gold “Bow Mini” dress

• Jewelry as shown

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White “Power Flower” stiletto shoes

Pidgin Doll "Marianne" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “light mocha” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset blue eyes with brown flecks

• Long black synthetic mohair wig

• Pink & gold “Bow Mini” dress

• Black faux fur jacket

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

Pidgin Doll "Ginger" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Cocoa” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset green eyes

• Handmade indigo blue saran wig

• Pink & gold “Bow Mini” dress

• Baby pink faux fur jacket

• Baby pink stockings

• Silver ballet flats

$970USD + shipping (Full Set)

$710 USD + shipping (Doll + Faceup)

Pidgin Doll "Veronique" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Light Mocha” resin. Full Set includes:

• Inset blue eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig

• Holographic “Bubble” dress

• Jewelry as shown (includes pierced ears)

• White ankle socks

• White kitten heel shoes

Pidgin Doll "Amber" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Milk White” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset brown eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig

• Pink and black circle glasses

• Holographic “Bubble” dress

• Baby pink faux fur jacket

• Baby pink stockings

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White stiletto shoes

$950USD + shipping (Full Set)

$710 USD + shipping (Doll + Faceup)

Pidgin Doll "Mixi" - sold

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Light Mocha” resin. Full set includes:

• Inset blue eyes

• Black synthetic mohair wig

• Hot pink heart glasses

• Holographic bubble” dress

• Black faux fur coat

• Black fishnet stockings

• Black kitten heel shoes

Pidgin Doll "Jasmine" - available 

One-of-a-kind Pidgin Doll cast in “Light Mocha” resin. Full Set includes:

• Inset brown eyes

• “Wheat blonde” synthetic mohair wig

• Holographic “Bubble” dress

• Blue stockings

• High heeled feet + flat feet included

• White “Power Flower” stiletto shoes

$950USD + shipping (Full Set)

$710 USD + shipping (Doll + Faceup)

All photography courtesy of Pidgin Doll and Joshua David McKenney 

Phyn And Aero shutting down at the end of March 2019

Robert Tonner communicated a letter that describes his decision to shut down his latest company, Phyn And Aero at the end of this month, citing production problems like rising costs and increasingly long lead times. Here it is in its entirety.

My Dear Friends,

As I stated back in January, the only thing you can count on is change, and I'm afraid I must change course yet again. As much as I've always loved manufacturing, on-going production issues have continued to wear me down, and as a result, Phyn & Aero will cease operating as of March 31st. Please know, when I refer to production issues, I'm referring to continuing rising costs and ever-growing lead times. I've always been proud of the fine work done by the factories—they care about the product every bit as much as I have—and the wonderful people we work with are as disappointed as I. Please know that this was not an easy decision for me or for us, nor a decision made lightly.

This decision, however, does create an opportunity for you to secure the last of any Phyn & Aero product. This includes Lila, Annora, Kadira and Nancy Ann—some of which have just arrived. Look for discounts on the product, but please note there will be no returns nor refunds. Also, should you order a Kadira item look for a little "freebee" in your box!

Please note, the Phyn & Aero website will be accessible through April but mainly to print off any images or descriptions you may want to retain.

As strange as this may seem under the circumstances, I am introducing a new doll—Rayne. I've attached our sell sheet from Toy Fair to explain what she is all about. The Shapeways store will be open, with at least a couple of pieces to order, by the end of the month (please refer to the sell sheet—this will make more sense). The dolls will be available thru a select group of retailers that are listed on our website, (be sure and click the link at the bottom of our site).

My new portfolio web-site, showcasing my current and past doll/figure designs and sculpting, will be up in a few days. Please check it out. (www.roberttonnerdesign.com).

Some great news—just because I'm closing P&A that doesn't mean that Kadira will be going away. Andrew Yang will be continuing to promote and develop Kadira and would be thrilled to hear from you. He can be reached at aycollective@gmail.com.

So, you may ask, what the heck am I going to do now that I'll be out of the doll business? Well, I may be out of manufacturing, but I'm certainly not leaving the doll world. I'm working with various companies on freelance projects—and I've even signed a deal to do human (not doll) handbags and jewelry. So, I'll be around. Be sure to check out my new web-site and friend me on Instagram.

I can't tell you all what a wonderful ride this has been. The events, the parties, Toy Fair, the Magazines, and mostly you—the collectors—have made this entire doll world experience more than I could have imagined it to be. I sincerely thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the fun, friendship and the mutual love of this hobby—doll collecting.

Love,

Robert

The doll he mentions in the letter, Rayne, is not available anywhere for the moment, as his new website is not yet up and running. Nor is any photograph of her included in the document linked in the email, just her description and possibilities. Here is that document complete:

Just who is Rayne?

Rayne is your creative muse, your personal fashion model, your fashion canvas. She’s the realistic 16” fashion figure of your dreams.

She’s a beautiful doll but what makes her so special?

Sculpted by renowned and award-winning doll designer Robert Tonner, Rayne is a 16” realistic fashion figure with 15 points of articulation. She’s made of the finest hard plastic and vinyl with rooted saran hair (or unrooted for wigs).

So, she’s a normal fashion doll.

Not so fast. It’s not what we, the manufacturers have created but what you will do with Rayne that will really set her apart.

I’ll explain: Rayne arrives in a basic set of sport underwear and shoes just like a normal basic doll. However, that’s where the similarities with other commercial fashion dolls ends. How you dress and style her is up to you.

Again, like any other fashion doll so what makes her so different?

Simply, 3D printing technology.

You’ll be able to go to the Shapeways website at www.shapeways.com and shop in the R. Tonner Design store where you’ll find many accessories such as shoes, breastplates, cuffs, hats, sculpted wigs, jewelry, historical foundations and much more—all designed and sculpted just for Rayne. New styles will be added all the time. Pick the accessory you’d like for Rayne and order it in the material that suits Rayne’s style. How about a pair of purple pumps? Or a transparent, form fitting breastplate? Jewelry in real gold? Sure, why not? You can even order a plastic accessory that you can paint, decorate or even bedazzle! It’s easy and fun to do. You just go on the Shapeways site, pick the style you like, pick a material and color and order. It’s just that easy and your accessory is made exclusively for you and shipped directly to your home.

How about clothing?

I’m glad you asked! Patterns for easy to make outfits for Rayne will be available in March/April on the R. Tonner Design (RobertTonnerdesign.com) site to download.

Become a part of 3D printing technology revolution and enjoy an enhanced doll collecting experience--welcome to the creative world of Rayne!

Rayne™

RobertTonnerdesign.com

rtonnerdesign@gmail.com

I had no interest in any of the Phyn And Aero products, but the Tonner Outlander and Wonder Woman dolls are some of the best he released and would have loved to see more of them. Unfortunately it does not seem to be possible anymore.