First dolls of the new W Club year are here: Part II - A Mademoiselle and a Monsieur for NU Face

The first presentation was not just about the new Coven Couture doll. As mentioned in my previous post, Jessy Ayala was there to unveil his two new additions to the Mademoiselle line from 2019/20. That included the returned of another long lost sculpt and a new character (and sculpt) These are both going to be lottery, but a portion of the 2000 edition that each doll gets, will be allocated to the public, in a manner not yet disclosed.

Item # 82147

Mademoiselle Annik

Annik Vandale™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: Early Summer 2022

Head Sculpt: Annik 1.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Deep Sable

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $180 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $160 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold with the majority to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer, and a small portion set aside for the public. Should you not secure any doll(s) in the lottery or want more than your memberships allow, you will be able to try to secure a doll from the set aside portion.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

Included:

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

Sultry beige power suit with a separate beige jacket featuring Baroque-style "pearl" buttons and pants with removable belted ankle detail;

Light blue corset top;

Choker necklace with oversized flower;

Spiral bracelet watch;

Coordinated earrings and signet ring;

Tan handbag with metal handle;

Beige high-heeled shoes;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Extra pair of grip hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Annik is back - she’s one of the rarest sculpts appearing in collections and, while not one of the most popular, she sure has a steady group of fans out there. It is also the first time she appears in a lighter skin tone - she’s usually Nubian or Dark-A tone. It suits her fine. Her hairstyle could have been a bit more distinct than that of the convention Rayna, but then again not everyone could get that one. Another thing she is sharing with that doll, is that over-size trend - her jacket is following the (now waning) trend, while the pants compliment it with pleats and a gathering on each leg with a removable belt. Her corset is a fake one, just mimicking the shape of a stomacher with ribbons stitched on it to mimic boning. Nice idea, not crazy about the execution. From the accessories, the bag stands out with its sculpted handle. The flower choker is a nice touch too. She’s at $160.00 for club members but, for that price, she does not have that extra something for me. Plus she has the same hairline as Fit To Print Nadja and that can only mean disaster.

Item # 82135

Monsieur Thiago

Thiago Valente™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The NU. Face® Collection

Edition Size: 2000

Expected Ship Date: In-stock/ready to ship once the lottery has ended.

Head Sculpt: Thiago (NEW SCULPT!)

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Brunette Flocking with Sprayed “Faded” Sides

Eyelashes: No

MSRP: $180 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $160 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold with the majority to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer, and a small portion set aside for the public. Should you not secure any doll(s) in the lottery or want more than your memberships allow, you will be able to try to secure a doll from the set aside portion.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

Included:

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair on top and sprayed "faded" sides;

Floor-length, loose fitted coat, with ribbed collar and cuffs detail;

High-waisted trousers with oversized cuffs;

Sheer lavender shirt;

Double-breasted biker style "corset"

Narrow pleather belt;

Transparent vinyl combat boots;

Socks;

"Pearl" necklace;

Pair of mismatched earrings (one with a "pearl" accent and one with a "pearl" drop);

Signet ring with "pearl" insert;

Pair of regular male hands;

Pair of velvet flocked "gloved" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Isn’t he gorgeous? Hello Thiago! Look at that face, those lips! He has a gorgeous sculpt, one of the best seen on the guys lately. They finally got the open mouth on a man right, after the disaster that was Dracula/Perry Marino. He looks like a cross between Jessy himself and Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing, which is great. His clothes are beautiful and would complement (and mix and match) with Weekender Lucas’ outfit. I particularly adore the coat, which is straight out of a sci-fi film. I love the feminine touches like the pearl necklace, the corset and the drop earring. The felted gloves are an interesting touch, wondering how long they will last. He’s the only one ready for shipping, right after the lottery ends, which is too close to other doll commitments - but I really like him. Should I?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. The "swing" shown in some of the photographs is a display prop only and is not included with the doll. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FACE 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.

First dolls of the new W Club year are here, Part I: NU Fantasy Coven Couture Scarlett Hex Anja Christensen

It did not take that long after the end of the registration period for new dolls to be unveiled from Integrity Toys. Carol and Alain had mentioned in the Club webinar that we would see new stuff soon and here they are. Plus a new Misaki is about to be available for pre-order in a matter of hours. Busy time! Carol presented the new dolls through live streaming, with the two designers, Mark Tinkey and Jessy Ayala as guests. Mark gave us his commentary about the third addition to the Coven Couture Nu Fantasy line and Jessy revealed two NU Face dolls, one of which is a totally new character. Let us check out the new witch first.

Item # 75028

Scarlett Hex

Anja Christensen™ Dressed Doll

NU. Fantasy™: The Coven Couture Collection

Edition Size: 1500

Expected Ship Date: Late-Summer 2022

Head Sculpt: Anja 1.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Porcelain

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $220 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $199 + S & H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it will be initially made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

*Special W Club pricing is limited to one per membership

Included:

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

Stunning red satin gown with draped and shirred tulle overlay, encrusted with dozens of rhinestones in various shades of red, nestled throughout the floral themed embroidery designed by Mark Tinkey;

Tulle stole with ruffled detail;

Metal clutch with rhinestone and enamel detail;

High-heeled shoes in metallic-pewter faux leather and graphite-toned heel;

Necklace, earrings, and bracelets feature a sculpted thorn motif in graphite-toned metal;

Pair of manicured hands;

Extra pair of "hand on hip" hands (also perfect for spell-casting!);

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Anja, it’s been a while! This sculpt (which is one of the rejected Vero 2.0 faces) has been a while since last seen outside of convention - 2015 as an ITBE lingerie doll (which is one of the two I own, the other being Regal Solstice). She has appeared as a NU Fantasy doll before, back in 2013 IFDC as Glam Vamp, in similar hair and skin colouring. She is a more conventionally dressed lady than the previous two instalments of this collection, but I think she will look nice next to them. A hint of Gothic elements (black hair, light skin, red lips, nails, stones and dress) tries to distract from a very couture gown, with draping, netting and embroidery in full force. The dress is magnificent and Mark should be very proud. I hope the production doll does not deviate from this.

The bag is the now familiar metallic minaudière but encrusted with red stones, to compliment her jewellery. If you take out the thorn decorated bracelets and necklace, you have another version of Flame Rouge Veronique or Sizzling in Paris Poppy. Her make up should have been more blended to be more enticing to me. I would have preferred to see her styled more intensely though, like a glam version of Siouxsie Sioux for example. I would have entered the lottery in a heartbeat. Now, I must abstain, the dolly budget will not allow it. Even though she is a lottery for the club, any remaining dolls will become available to the public after the lottery ends. So if you are not a member and want her, stay alert.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Acrylic blocks in the accessory pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FANTASY 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 Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

W Club 2022 registration is now open!

Yes, it is this time of the year - the W Club registration period for 2022 is open! You can register from today up until March the 16th. I have the link below, as well as more information about the club and of course the upgrade dolls. A crucial reminder: registration is only open once a year, so make sure to register by 5 PM ET on Wednesday, March 16th, otherwise you will have to wait another year to become a member.

Click here to register for the 2022 W Club.

So what do you get for being a W Club member? In addition to the first-to-know information, members-only forum, online chats, priority customer service and special events, W Club members will receive the following opportunities:

• 5 additional W Club exclusive made-to-order dolls guaranteed throughout the year (we cannot guarantee which lines or how many from which line the dolls will come from, but we are currently expecting that these will come from the Poppy Parker, Fashion Royalty OR NU. Face and Monarch Hommes brands).

• Priority registration to events, if any (subject to change, there is not expected to be any in-person events for 2022 only. There will be an online event structured differently than past online conventions. It is planned be open to all W Club members with some items made to order and some available through methods like lotteries).

• Instead of the discount coupon, this year there will be special pricing for most* IT Direct releases that are also made available to the public. *THIS IS FOR MOST, NOT ALL of the items. There may be some items excepted, including but not limited to collaboration projects or sales outside of Integrity’s control, such as through dealers.

• Note that there is also only one final/new JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS collectible expected to be released.

More details are available in the FAQs (click here to read) and you can watch the video of the unveil here.

And what about the upgrade dolls? This is only available when you buy your memberships and these dolls are of course made-to-order for registered members. For each membership, you can add Eden, Agnes and/or Poppy (up to one of each per membership you buy). If you want to buy more than one character, or have questions on how to do this in the shopping cart, click here for more instructions.

Each doll is $160 above the cost of your $50 base membership. $30 is payable today and $130 balance is due (plus shipping/fees/taxes) upon shipment, expected to be Fall 2022. I do not know if these prices are with the special discount for W Club members that we will be getting for many dolls this year instead of the coupon or these are regular prices (my money is on the discount and that the regular price will be $175). They also mentioned the effort to have lower shipping costs from USPS and that they get lower prices from them as a company - which is not true, as I had people ship me dolls from the US and pay the same price as Integrity charges. I am thinking of using an alternate way to ship dolls from now on, will try it as soon as possible and let you know how it goes. Let’s see the dolls now!

Item # 82156

Earth Angel

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face® Collection

2022 W Club Upgrade Doll

Price: $160 + Shipping - There is a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Eden/Lilith

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Dark Mahogany Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Includes:

12.5-inch articulated doll with long rooted hair with face-framing braids and hand applied eyelashes;

Trendy outfit featuring a coral bra top with over-sized ruffle details and bell-bottom jeans with heart-shaped pockets on the back;

Marigold handbag with pink flower detail, “silver” chain and wallet;

Tan open-toe heels with “stone” detail;

Golden oversized sunglasses;

Golden necklace with heart-shaped “stone”;

“Stone” stud earrings;

“Silver” pinky ring;

Two chain bracelets (one “gold” and one “silver”);

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of “grip” hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Most of us had predicted that the NU Face upgrade doll this year would be Eden as a complimentary doll to her NU Classic twin, Lilith, and here she is. Just like the Mademoiselle Eden and Lilith dolls. She has a very different style to that of her sister: she is the downtown to Lilith’s uptown girl. A common thread would be the lovely colours of all the different elements of the outfit and the same shape glasses. The only way to make this one better would have been to have her in an afro - the middle part is beginning to look tired already. The top reminds me a lot of the convention Vanessa one and it is probably this one by Alexander McQueen. The bag and shoes are Versace (La Medusa small handbag and La Medusa Charm mules). Put her in the cart I say.

Item # 91532

Up With A Twist

Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2022 W Club Upgrade Doll

Price: $160 + Shipping*

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.

Includes:

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

Gorgeous blush pink “feather-covered” one-piece cocktail dress with cut-out detail;

Long tulle gloves;

Glamorous black evening bag with “stone” charm detail;

Statement circle earrings covered with “stones”;

“Stone” bracelet;

2 rings;

Miniature martini cocktail accessory with lemon twist garnish;

“Silver” accented high heels;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair short nail hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I must say that if there was another character instead of Agnes (and of course not Elyse or Eugenia yet again) I would have been a bit happier. Agnes is popular and is a favourite of mine, but there is no shortage of her ever, while some other ladies have been missing in action (Kyori, where art thou?). The doll is very beautiful and reads like a lighter version of Miami Agnes, but the dress frankly looks like a mess to me. When you do a feather and crystals covered piece of clothing in this scale, making it very tailored with cut outs and stuff is overkill. Since it was 60s inspired as Jessy informed us on the video, the dress could have been an A-line shift that would have quite a stronger impact with the feathers and the embroidery. The hair style is so Poppy Parker (The Happening for example). And one last thing: why are US people pronouncing Weiss like whiss instead of the proper (German) way which is vaiss?

Item # 77231

Ultra Violet

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker® Collection

2022 W Club Upgrade Doll

Price: $160 + Shipping*

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Darkest Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

*This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall 2022.

Includes:

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

Adorable early 70s boutique-inspired ensemble with violet long-sleeve star top, shimmery silver hotpants and multi-tone long coat with purple faux-fur trim;

Shimmery silver newsboy cap;

Large violet purse;

Removable purple belt with front-closure details;

Lace-up violet boots;

Violet choker necklace;

Oversized star and circle rings with "crystal stone" insets;

Matching earrings with "crystal stone" insets;

Pair of Poppy Parker hands;

Alternate pair of long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I think this is the first Poppy that makes evident the fact that she is Tullabelle’s grandmother - I can so imagine the latter wearing this outfit. The 70s vibe is strong with this one. They mentioned on the presentation that, while the Palm Springs collection is still forthcoming, there will be Poppy dolls that are not part of it - this is one of them. Of course the hime haircut, while originating in the Heian period Imperial court of Japan, was popular during the 70s in Japan because of a pop idol adopting it. Cher also had it in the early 70s (at least five photos here and a gorgeous one here), while W Club event Ayumi had it in 2020. Gorgeous doll and outfit. David posted some photos on his instagram account with inspiration for her.

So, are you going to join the 2022 W Club? - You can do so here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototype 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 2022 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. JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. ©2022 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Jayme Thornton, Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The 5th and final W Club doll is here - and it's an instant NU Classic!

The 5th and final W Club doll of the 2021 membership year was revealed yesterday to members via email. As expected by many, it is a NU Face doll - the surprise is that the doll is Lilith in dark A-tone. IT designer Jessy Ayala delivered on a long awaited collector desire (twins in a dark skin tone). So here we have Lilith Blair, named as NU. Classic, with a dark skin and curly puffs, wearing a suit that looks like Chanel but is instead a Saint Laurent Fall 2021 outfit. Want to bet that one of the upgrade dolls for 2022 will be Eden in a dark skin tone and complimenting outfit as was done with Mademoiselle Lilith?

Item # 82150

The NU. Classic

Lilith Blair™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: To Be Determined

Expected Ship Date:

Late Summer/Early Fall 2022

Retail Price: $175.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Eden/Lilith

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Classic two-piece pastel tweed suit, featuring a matching jacket and skirt combo trimmed with golden buttons, clear "stones", sewn-on chain, and contrasting faux-fur;

Delicate custom-designed bra top with silver-toned micro-chain straps;

Long-sleeved, sheer blouse;

Newly engineered high-heel design, featuring bright orange, clear soles with oversized pyramid heels;

Oversized rectangular sunglasses;

Smokey grey shimmering stockings;

Heart-shaped earrings with large "pink sapphires" set in the center;

Polished "silver" statement ring;

Quilted detail "silver" band ring;

Pistachio green handbag;

Pair of long manicured hands;

Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

What a great way to start Black History Month! I am not a fan of the Lilith/Eden sculpt; I consider it too bland and characterless (if it was a human I’d use the word vapid) to my liking. On the other hand, artists prefer a blank canvas to create magic and sometimes a great doll can come from that - as is the case here. She looks amazing, from her make up and her hair style, to the outfit and the accessories. is the price too high? Yes it is. I cannot understand how the third club doll two months ago had two outfits and more detailed accessories (no, giving us those beautiful Amina Muaddi shoes and a Prada Cleo bag clone is not enough) plus two pairs of shoes (Lukas I’m looking at you) and retailed only $5.00 more. Supposedly the outfits are what raises the cost of a dressed doll, as Integrity Toys has repeatedly mentioned. So what gives? Inquiring minds want to know.

Also how come Lilith is described as a true New Yorker in the story blurb? The twins are Eurasians according to their storyline. Unless the meaning is that she is a true New Yorker at heart. LOL

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: February 11th, 2022 at 12 PM/Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $175.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $145.00 + S & H due in approx. late Summer / early Fall 2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer / early Fall 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) doll per each 2021 membership only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Acrylic blocks in the pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2022 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FACE 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 end of Dolly Days 2021 brought a variety of offerings: a Monarch, a Meteor and lots of hair

Dolly-Days Day 5 was the last day of the “unofficial” event of Integrity Toys (delayed this time from December to January). A day with offerings by designer Vaughn Sawyers that included a guy from the Monarchs Homme line plus a lady from the Meteor line, along with some accessories. They are all made-to-order* (up to one of each style per membership) for W Club members. They are extra from the five 2021 W Club exclusive dolls, so this means we are still waiting for our fifth club exclusive (either a NU Face or a Fashion Royalty doll).

Item # 21028

Sound Individual

Romain Perrin™ Dressed Fashion Figure

The Monarchs Homme™ Collection

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $175.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Romain

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Darkest Brown

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

Included:

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with a mix of rooted and flocked hair;

Designer trench coat with houndstooth trim accents;

Hand-distressed grey denim jeans;

Forest green long-sleeved zip hoodie;

Faux vintage band t-shirt;

Chelsea boots;

Wireless headphone accessory;

Chainlink timepiece;

"Pink Flash" double record accessory with custom marble effect records;

"Maxwell Mann" record accessory with special chrome finish record;

Pair of regular FR Homme style hands;

Alternate pair of male hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

Romain makes an appearance in Dolly Days - it’s been a while since we last saw a Monarch (was it the twins?) and he certainly looks a bit downtrodden for a much vaunted financier. He’s not even wearing Off White or Louis Vuitton. He’s too plain dressed to pass off as a Monarch and at that price range - Club Lukas was $5.00 more expensive but was wearing tailored clothes (two sets of them) plus more extravagant shoes and bag. I’m not convinced I should pay so much for a sorry pair of jeans and a hoodie.

The coat alone is not making the cut - Integrity has released much better overcoats (Bellamy Blue anyone?). A couple of records and a pair of headphones don’t sugarcoat this bitter pill I’m afraid. This could have looked so much better if the coat was in a different colour (silver or white?) with more groovy pants (degrade jeans? how soccer mom), a trendy pair of trainers, the hoodie with a nice print at the back and a logo-ed t-shirt. When you brand a guy doll (enough with this figure nonsense, it’s 2022) a Monarch, he should have to show more (he does not even have the Monarch body) to justify the name and the price tag. Just sayin’.

Item # 46023

My Hair Fair

Zuri Okoty™ Dressed Doll

The Meteor™ Collection

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $160.00

(Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Zuri Okoty

Body Type: Meteor 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Blond Flocked Hair and Two-toned Blond Wig

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Signature style fitted cocktail dress with intricate laced-up eyelet detailing;

Ribbon-tie pumps, with golden spike and "jeweled" accents;

Chain choker necklace with golden spike details;

"Stone" encrusted spike earrings;

Cuff bracelet;

Two rings;

Middle-parted, pale blond waist-length wig with airbrushed dark ombré accent at the part;

Pair of long-manicured hands;

Alternate pair of long-manicured "strike a pose" hands;

Alternate pair of long-manicured "grip" hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

I love Zuri Okoty and this incarnation could very well be her best so far. And yes. the tooth gap has returned and I can finally own her with it! Plus the cropped. almost white hair is a favourite style to see on a black doll (Kith Barbie I am looking at you) and this looks so good. Hair face is gorgeous and the idea with the wig is very welcome - I don’t think we have seen Integrity doing wigs since the first Monogram collection and, further back, the Modern Pompadour line. That Fashion Royalty line was the one that made me fall in love with these dolls and it featured four ladies with wigs as basic dolls (each wearing corseted lingerie). Belle Du Soir Kyori was my first IT doll ever. And I have all dolls from that collection except basic Vero. So I am very excited to see wigs coming back.

The only problem with this doll is where the inspiration from the dress is coming from. it is almost an exact copy of a Dolce & Gabbana outfit from 2018. The problem is, this designer duo are known to be racist (the major China incident almost cost them their fortune), homophobes (even though they are gay, they oppose gay marriage and gay parenthood). Not to mention their tax dodging scandals. I’d appreciate it if Integrity Toys did a bit of research before copying such people. Your company name is Integrity after all. And I am certain that there are so many other designers out there to be inspired from.

Item # 46028

Good Hair Wig Pack

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $75.00

(Only $15.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Designed to Fit Meteor Dolls

*WIG PACK ONLY INCLUDES 3 WIGS LISTED BELOW; OTHER WIG PACK AND DOLL SOLD SEPARATELY.

Included:

One pixie length vibrant red wig;

One waist-length brunette curly wig;

One thigh-length blond micro-braided wig.

The first wig pack that comes today has three different styles: a short red one (that’s not a pixie cut though, pixie is a much shorter style, like Audrey Hepburn for example, or Jean Seaberg, or Twiggy), a micro braid one and a long curly one. I have a short black wig from Monique’s that’s styled exactly like the red one.

I also have an afro wig from my Urban Antoinette Adele Makeda, which I like better than those unruly curls, so I am not getting the pack just for the micro braid one - which looks to be two-toned. The red one on Zuri reminded me of Mary J. Blige. I noticed that while on the specifications they write that the wigs fit Meteor dolls, in the “storyline” for each set they mention that the wigs are designed to fir most 12” dolls. Go figure.

Item # 46029

This Hair Is Mine Wig Pack

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022

Retail Price: $75.00

(Only $15.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Designed to Fit Meteor Dolls

*WIG PACK ONLY INCLUDES 3 WIGS LISTED BELOW; OTHER WIG PACK AND DOLL SOLD SEPARATELY.

Included:

One shoulder-length aqua wig with ombré shading at the middle part;

One waist-length two-toned (brown with black underneath) wig with bangs;

One buttocks-length sable wavy wig.

The brown wig with the bangs looks a lot like the wig of my Belle Du Soir Kyori Sato, so that’s one I already have. The sable one does not look very well styled, so that leaves only the aqua blue one - not getting the pack for just one wig. I don’t know why but Zuri in the photo with the aqua wig reminds me of Khandi Alexander.

Offer Type: Members-only "made-to-order" pre-orders;

Pre-order Deadline: January 31st, 2022 at 12 PM / Noon Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY):

Sound Individual Romain Perrin: $175.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $145.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

My Hair Fair Zuri Okoty: $160.00 USD + S&H

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $130.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

Good Hair Wig Pack: $75.00 USD + S&H

($15.00 NRD deposit due now, $60.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer 2022);

This Hair is Mine Wig Pack: $75.00 USD + S&H

($15.00 NRD deposit due now, $60.00 + S & H due in approximately Late Summer2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Late Summer 2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) of each doll style and wig pack style per each 2021 membership only (each member can purchase up to 1 Romain figure, 1 Zuri doll, 1 Good Hair Wig Pack and 1 This Hair Is Mine Wig Pack in any combination) per membership.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. These dolls and accessories are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

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