Barbie Fan Club Membership Renewal Starts Today
If you were a member last year, you can renew your membership starting today 1/7/2015. If you want to sign up as a first time member, you will need to wait until 1/14/2015. The BFC has sold out for the last couple years but it has taken a while to do it so don’t know if you need to rush for this one. It looks like there will not be an “official” club doll this year. There are, however, a number of club exclusives that make it worth my interest.
Here are some of the fun perks of the club this year.
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
Adorable redheaded St Paddy’s day doll!! I will be adding this one to the collection.
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
This may be another platinum offering like the previous black and white collection offerings but don’t quote me on it. If this will be a platinum offering, I predict this one will go fast like the others. I may actually enter the shark tank for this one 
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
Aaaaahhhhh! Do my eyes deceive me??!! A pink Silkstone offering for 2015?!!! Ummm…no brainer…I’m in. Please oh please don’t make this a platinum offering. If it is, I would not only enter the shark tank…I would bring a honkin’ harpoon with me. Just sayin’ it up front people.
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
This would be the adorable preview we saw at convention this year I believe. I will be adding this one to the collection too. I mean come on…the picnic basket alone is worth it.
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
Added to these exclusive goodies you also get:
-Up to $80 in BarbieCollector.com Online Shop rewards – $20 per calendar quarter*
-Quarterly “Designer Videos,” sneak peeks at upcoming releases, downloadable goodies, and access to the exclusive Barbie™ Bulletin Board
-First access to audio interviews, collector spotlights, Fun Facts, and looks “behind the glam” with the passionate people on the Barbie® Collector team
If you are a current member and want to renew, you can click on any of the official Mattel photos above and it should take you to the membership renewal purchase page. I don’t know when they will open the links today but I am betting it will be sometime between 9AM and noon PST.
Edge Vanessa
The 2014 WClub had many spectacular offerings for its members this past year. Here is the latest to arrive at ITFDS.
Edge Vanessa Perrin Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty Collection
2013 Design Competition Award Doll by Lisa Ramsammy
Edition Size: 985
Suggested Retail Price:
$150 public/$135 W Club Members (+ Shipping and tax if applicable)
Estimated Delivery Date: Approximately Late Fall/Early Winter 2014
Doll Tech-Specs:
Head Sculpt: Vanessa 3.0
Body: FR 2013
Skin Tone: FR White
Quickswitch Feature: No
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Hair Color: Luscious Blond
This particular offering from The WClub is a special one. The doll and gown were the winners of the design competition at the 2013 Integrity Toys Convention.
Thank you, Thank you Lisa Ramsammy for this amazing design! She is stunning. You can find more of Lisa’s amazing work at her website The Doll Place.
Fashion Inspiration
Hello 2015!! I don’t know about you guys but I am really looking forward to a better year this year. I was trolling( cough…obsessing …cough) through Pinterest this morning as I sipped my coffee and I saw something that caught my interest. At the Integrity Toys convention this past October, they introduced a new friend of Victoire’s. Here name is Simonetta.
source: Integrity Toys Inc.
source: Integrity Toys Inc
source: Integrity Toys Inc
Here title is “La Ville Lumiere” or City of Light. She was a definite purchase for me at convention and I am looking forward to photographing her. So classic…so chic. Today, I saw this photo from the Met’s archive.
source: Metropolitan Museum of Art
It is Dior 1949. Perfection
A New Poppy Plus Silkstone Sneak Peeks
I received the new “That Holiday Feeling” Poppy Parker a couple of days ago. Usually I get a shipping notice but not this time. It was a nice surprise. Here is her promo shot again
Source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
And here is the actual photo
The hairstyle is quite a bit different than the promo shots. The bangs needed some work to get them into a pleasing shape but a little bit of gel goes a long way to solve that dilemma. The rest of the hair while different is very pretty. Her face is sublime. Classic Poppy Parker. The dress came out of the box fairly wrinkled hence the tight in shot but that can be ironed to fix. The fabric of the gown is nice and the cape is adorable. I hope those lucky enough to win the chance to purchase get her in time to enjoy her over the holidays.
In other exciting fashion doll collector news recently, new Silkstone Barbie photos!!! Mattel shared information on two new Silkies to be released in 2015.
Fashionable Floral Silkstone Barbie
Available February 2015
Suggested Retail: $59.00
source: Mattel, Inc.
Hold the phone people!! If this price point is right… $59.00 is a steal!! I adore the little side chignon on this one. This one screams “gentleman caller” to me. She has to be from the south with an elegant hat like that.
Available April 2015
Suggested Retail: $110.00
Source: Mattel, Inc.
Oh the Chanelness of it all!!! This one is a no brainer for me. I hope the actual production doll has a shorter bob haircut like this. She is going to look fabulous next to my Preferably Pink Silkstone. I am noticing that there are no earrings with either one of these Silkstones. I guess this is one way to alleviate the “green ear” issue. This girl desperately needs a pair of pearl earrings to complete the look. I mean come on…what fashionista is going to leave the house without earrings….not this one.
-Rebecca
That Holiday Feeling
I did manage to take a few photos here recently that I have been waiting to share. Hope everyone is maintaining an even strength this holiday season. Recently the Integrity Toys WClub held another lottery for a much coveted Poppy Parker Doll. Her name is “That Holiday Feeling”
While her edition size was a whopping 800, it still wasn’t enough to satisfy demand for this popular brand. There were many left wanting a chance to buy this pretty lady. I was lucky enough to be picked this time around but I am sad about it because I wish ,à la Oprah, there were “Poppy’s for everyone!” It got me to thinking about all the fabulous Poppy’s that are already out there and I decided to do a holiday photo shoot with one of my recent favorites. I know it doesn’t bring “That Holiday Feeling” home to everyone but maybe it will bring a little bit of Holiday Poppy into your home.
Model: Especially for You Poppy Parker
Gown: Go Red For Women Barbie® Doll
And…because I was having fun with photoshop and I am sad to not be going to Paris any time soon….
** A special note of thanks to Ms. “H” for making this dress wearable on Poppy Parker 
Hello Friends
It feels like a year has gone by but I know in reality it has only been a little over 4 months. A lot can happen in a short amount of time. Life is so funny that way sometimes. When last I left you lovely readers, I was attending the National Barbie Convention in Nashville. It was a trip filled with wonderful friends( old and new) and good memories not to mention fabulous Barbie purchases and gifts. I was on such a high. That high ended abruptly Sunday morning after convention.
We all have friends in our lives. Some of us are blessed to have close friends. A small number of us are truly blessed to have what I like to call a “sister friend”. I was not blessed with close familial sister bonds so these “sister friend’s” in my life have become my family. On the last evening of convention, during the final banquet actually, I received a call from my friend Carole. She is and always will be my sister by another mother. She had been admitted to the hospital with what she thought were complications from pneumonia. By Sunday morning, the doctors were using words like, “mass” and “abnormal” and “Lymphoma”.
Carole was diagnosed with an unusual T-cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma the week after convention and an aggressive regime of chemotherapy was recommended. She would have to quit her job for the next 8 months to undergo treatment and she was going to need help. When your family needs help, you help. The past four months have a been a journey of discovery. It has been a process of three steps forward then two steps back. New words have entered my every day vocabulary “ Neutropenic”, “Chemo protectant”, “Nadir” and “Petechiae” . It was a lot to take in and deal with so I needed to give it a large chunk of my time and effort. The blog took a back seat and I thank everyone for understanding that.
After four months of treatment, I am happy to announce that Carole is doing well in treatment. She is responding beautifully to the chemotherapy regime. I am in awe every single day by her grace, strength and resilience in the face of so much. Her faith sustains her. It always has and it is so inspiring to see and feel that. I feel privileged to be part of a team of family and friends who have and continue to care for her in this journey. The journey will continue on for the next couple of months and beyond. It will continue to require my time and energy. I am hopeful though that I will be able to carve out some time to pick the blog back up.
You will see sporadic posts at first while I start to get back into the swing of things ( and Nutcracker season ends) and I hope to be back to posting on a somewhat more regular basis by January. A big “Thank You” to everyone who has commented, emailed, prayed and offered encouragement. It means more than you will ever know. Another big “Thank You” to everyone for being patient and for being the best blog readers in the world.
-Rebecca
Humbled and Grateful
I believe the title says it best for this one. In my last post I explained that I needed to take a short break to deal with some “curve balls” life had thrown my way. More like, wicked, MLB curve balls served right over the plate at about 90 mph. I wrote that blog post mainly to hang up my “Gone Fishing” sign and let readers know I would be gone for a bit. The comments, support, encouragement and honest human caring that came my way after that post has completely humbled me. You are all amazing and you have my gratitude. Your support has really helped me through these hard last couple of weeks. You have been a rainbow in my cloud .
-Rebecca
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud” – Maya Angelou
Good Intentions, Overestimations and Curve Balls
So…by now you have realized that the whole blogging thing from convention did not happen. It has been over a week since I have returned home and I have yet to get my first post out about it. A big part of the reason behind that is that I had no idea how difficult it would be to room sell, get pictures and then post a writeup about it. I had every intention of doing multiple blog posts a day with pictures showcasing the days events. See…I really did have “Good Intentions”.
What I failed to realize ( my “Overestimation” problem) was that I would be very busy with room sales and just attending the events. I felt good that I could upload photos to my Flickr page fairly regularly and frankly, I could do that while I was sitting at events or sitting waiting for events. It looks like many of you caught on to that and were at least able to visit my Flickr page to see photos of things. Thank you for your patience and continued support!
I also need to acknowledge something else that factored and will continue to factor in going forward for the next couple of months. While at convention, life threw me two heart wrenching and personal curve balls that may require me to take some time away from the blog. I anticipate being able to get the post convention writeups out and share a few stories about my experience but they may not be out in a timely manner. I ask for your understanding during this time. One of my favorite quotes during difficult times is by the indomitable Winston Churchill who said.. “ When you are going through Hell…keep going” Wise words Mr. Churchill…wise words.
-Rebecca
2014 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention…
…let the madness begin. By the time this blog entry posts, I will be boarding a series of flights that will take me deep into the heartland of the United States. The National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention (NBDCC) is gathering collectors from all over the world in Nashville Tennessee this year and I will be there to report and to enjoy.
I am especially excited to go and see old and new friends this year because I missed the big dance last year. I can’t wait to catch up with everyone. I will be sharing photos and updates on the blog here and on my Flickr account. Feel free to follow along. I will try to do my daily updates but am making no promises as I will also be selling out of my room this year. Things will most likely be a little crazy for a bit. Here is the sales flyer for what I have.
Fabulous silk scarves for our diminutive divas. Perfect for table gifts or as a hostess gift for your table hostess. The scarf sets come with a 5 inch by 5 inch silk scarf, designer scarf box and little scarf ring to keep it in place.
Each set is priced at $20.00 with over 40 different designs to choose from.
I will also be selling furniture.
If you are in Nashville this year, feel free to stop by. I will post the room number once I get in. Watch for the ITFDS flyers on the sales boards. Hope to post my first update tomorrow night. 
Karl Lagerfeld Barbie Announced
WWD announced today that a Karl Lagerfeld Barbie is in the works and set for release later this year.
source: WWD.com
Hope she won’t be too limited of an edition. I will be interested to see the actual doll photos.
Poppy Sizzles in Vegas
This year is Poppy Parker’s 5th anniversary and Integrity Toys is certainly showing up to celebrate it. I shared a photo earlier today of the first exclusive Poppy Parker for IFDC (International Fashion Doll Convention). Tonight, two additional Poppy Parker dolls were unveiled to much applause. These were the convention doll and a companion doll that was given to all attendees. If you are a Poppy Parker fan and chose this year to go to IFDC, you scored a jackpot in Vegas!
** pictures are courtesy of Integrity Toys**
IT Girl
Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC Convention Companion Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker Hybrid (w/ High-heeled Foot)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Redhead
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Glamorous Darling
Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC Convention Exclusive Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker Hybrid (w/ High-heeled Foot)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
The WClub has set aside a very few of these for a lottery so if you are a WClub member, look to your emails for information on how to enter. I predict these beauties will be hot tickets on the secondary markets. There is a huge demand for Poppy Parker and quite a few collectors have expressed interest in this newer and more sophisticated Poppy Parker look. As for me, I may be tempted to enter for the brunette and the redhead. Adorable!
Poppy is in Vegas!!
And she is all grown up. Each year the IFDC (International Fashion Doll Convention) holds a fun convention in Las Vegas. I have never gone but I love seeing the photos of the people who do go and it sure seems like a great event. The timing never seems to work out for me to go to this one. Anywhoo, Integrity Toys does a number of dolls for this event and the first IT Direct exclusive for the convention was unveiled yesterday. It was a bit of a shocker for people as Poppy has never been offered up as an event doll before. Many Poppy Parker collectors are busy texting convention participants or scrolling through eBay listings to get a hold of this one.
Evening Ingenue
Poppy Parker 5th Anniversary Collection
2014 IFDC IT DIRECT Exclusive
Issue size: 300
They are really pulling out the stops for Poppy’s 5th anniversary. Apparently, she is on a hybrid body so not the regular Poppy Parker body. She does not have the ankle joint either. I am not sure how I feel about this very grown up version of Poppy. I am happy though for all the attendees of IFDC to have this really exclusive issue. Very exciting. I love how IT is mixing things up. You never really know what you will get at conventions these days. It keeps us guessing and I like it.
The Allure of Dior
For most fashion lovers, all you have to say is the word Dior, and we are listening. Dior has been in the headlines of many collector FB pages and blogs recently because of a brand new exhibition in China right now. It is called Le Petit Théâtre Dior.
The exhibit is patterned off of the Théâtre de la mode exhibition that opened in Paris in March of 1945. Théâtre de la mode brought together European design houses to exhibit couture designs on small wire mannequins. It was done to reinvigorate a flagging fashion industry after World War II. The current beautifully constructed Dior exhibit also uses smaller mannequins to display some of Dior’s most famous fashions past and present. The fact that these are shown in small scale is enough to get me excited about this traveling exhibit ( oh please, please, please bring this one to the States!). The real bonus is…and here I concur with my friend Rogier who writes the very informative Dutch Barbie World blog…the exquisite sets they have designed for these small recreations. To a diorama enthusiast, these are pure heaven. Yes I would be one of those annoying people at this exhibit who simply would NOT move so you could see what was inside the case. I would need the entire day to commit to memory every detail in every display. Seriously….I am not kidding.
One of the cornerstones in this new exhibition appears to be the “Miss Dior” gown. The original “Miss Dior” gown was designed by Christian Dior in 1949
source: www.dior.com
Raf Simons, the current designer for the house of Dior, resurrected this design in his Fall 2012 couture collection and added a more modern spin.
source: www.style.com
It was used in the ad campaigns for the Miss Dior perfume.
source: www.dior.com
Mr. Simons even designed a black version of the gown
source: http://thestatementbox.com/2013/11/19/miss-dior-exhibition-at-the-grand-palais/
With this new exhibit, Dior has created a small scale version of the iconic gown from 1949 and gave us an absolutely mesmerizing video to show the making of.
source: www.dior.com
source: www.dior.com
Many, many collectors are just blown away by this gown and are lusting after it for their diminutive diva’s. Wouldn’t you just love to have this in your collection? Well…maybe you can….or at least something very close to it. The talented Hilda of Bellissima Couture will be holding a silent auction for a 1/6 scale replica of the “Miss Dior” gown. Information about the auction should be on her blog today, June 12th.
Integrity Toy’s Convention Registration is OPEN
THE 2014 INTEGRITY TOYS CONVENTION: GLOSS
HYATT REGENCY
ORLANDO FLORIDA
OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1, 2014
The Theme is “Gloss” and in I.T.’s own words “This year, we take you to the world of glam, the upper echelon of fashion and fame!” Oh what does it mean?! I don’t know but whatever it is…it is sure to be good. I have been to the last three of I.T.’s annual conventions and they have never disappointed. I know there is always a first time for everything but frankly, I go to these conventions for the people and not the stuff. Don’t get me wrong, stuff is nice but the people really are the biggest part of convention. You get to hang out with people who like to collect what you collect and are willing to talk from morning to night about it. It is one big fashion doll love fest.
Admission costs $475.00 ( $450 if you register early, info on the website ). There are special rates for the hotel as well. Here are some of the perks awaiting convention goers:
-A welcome bag with a very special giveaway right when conventioneers arrive!
-Two full sit down dinners and a luncheon with highly sought-after swag given out at each event!
-Free access to the new "Hall of Gloss" Friday night event, where guests will spend Halloween night trick-or-treating with I.T. staff (and receive some special giveaway treats)!
-The opportunity to participate in the "Hall of Gloss" Fashion Bazaar, where for the first time in IT Convention history, they are creating a salesroom for collectors to sell and swap their own goodies!
-Access to the Integrity Toys Collection display, where you get to see all of those cool dolls in person!
-Access to the IT Direct Souvenir shop, where you can scoop up all of those special and limited edition Integrity Toys convention exclusive collectibles and other great deals, just for convention attendees!
And more….Halloween costume contest, workshops, exclusive convention collection, Color Infusion Style lab, raffles and design competitions. Also, for WClub Members only, a WClub luncheon featuring the return of the Nu.Face collection.
If you are interested in finding out more about , You will find all the information about the convention and how to register here I.T. Convention info .
If you want to go to this convention, keep in mind that the sooner you sign up, the better your registration number will be. What does this mean? Well, if they do what they did last year ( and I hope they do), your registration number determines the order you get to go into the sales room to purchase all the convention collection goodies.
Reverence for the Repaint…Part II
Here is the third and final repaint I received from from the amazing repaint artist Jon Copeland. She was originally a Suite Retreat™ Barbie® Doll.
source: www.Barbiecollector.com
This is what Jon Copeland did with her. STUNNING!
Gown and Hat: Bogue’s Vogues
Gloves, shoes and jewelry: Mattel
Fur: Dimitha
-Rebecca
It’s been a while…
…since I have posted. For the past month, I have been photographing big dolls on stage as they fly through the air in time to music.
Yes, that’s my dancer daughter in the front. Proud mama moment. Now that dance recital season is over with photos processed and on my website available for happy parents to purchase, I can turn my time and energy to other photography projects. Namely, I can get back to photographing some new acquisitions into the collection. Before I do that however, I wanted to share something.
As a person who loves images and has an even greater love for capturing images, I enjoy going to Flickr to get inspired. I am constantly amazed at the wealth of creativity that can be found there. Yesterday, I saw a photo by a Flickr member whom I follow and who I truly enjoy trading witty comments with. On Flickr, her name is Malibu T. I knew she was a talented painter based on the photos she has shared but I was floored by the project she just shared.
This is what she started with: A Mattel Enchanted Evening Castle
source: Mattel, Inc.
And this is what she did with it:
** all photos below are under Malibu T’s copyright and are being used with her permission**
Holy cow!! She has also gone way above and beyond by sharing on her Flickr page how she did this. If you want to read about it, go here. Way cool!!
Yes, I know I am behind on responding to comments. I will be getting to those tomorrow. 
Reverence for the Repaint
I can do many things when it comes to doll collecting. I cannot do what Jon Copeland does. I can’t even contemplate it. I can, however, observe, enjoy and photograph it.
For those who are interested, she was originally a Mila™ Barbie® Doll.
Mattel Launches Commemorative Gone With The Wind Dolls
Holy cow!! Gone with the Wind is 75 years old?! Seriously?! In commemoration, Mattel has launched a trio of dolls. Rhett and two versions of Scarlett. The face mold looks really accurate for Vivian Leigh.
Photo source: Barbiecollector.com
GONE WITH THE WIND™ SCARLETT O’HARA™ Doll
Designed by: Monica LaValle
Release Date: 5/20/2014
Retail: $80.00
GONE WITH THE WIND™ SCARLETT O’HARA™ Doll
Designed by: Monica LaValle
Release Date: 5/20/2014
Retail: $34.95
GONE WITH THE WIND™ RHETT BUTLER™ Doll
Designed by: Monica LaValle
Release Date: 5/20/2014
Retail: $34.95
I adore the red gowned Scarlett. I wonder though… why the huge price difference between the white gowned Scarlett and the red one? Are there $45.00 worth of extra flounces on that white gown? If there is a 1/6 scale historic replica hoop skirt under there then they may have a point. If they don’t, commemorative or not, “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a ….” . You fill in the blank.
Tulabelle 2014
I.T. and David Buttry gave us another fabulous Tulabelle collection to pour over. Just to remind people who this lady is…she is Poppy Parker’s granddaughter so some of the pieces she has in her wardrobe are vintage pieces from her grandmother’s fashion career. Note: Gold lame coat on “Front Row” is same coat Poppy wears in “Spy-A-Go-Go”. Cool continuity David!
Available at all Integrity Toys Dealers.
Photo Source: Integrity Toys
French Kissed
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Touch of Grace
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Bright Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Player Slayer
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Light Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Front Row
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
If I collected this size of doll, I would be ALL OVER THESE. Front Row is my favorite. I desperately want that dress in 1/6 scale. Please, please, please!!
Poppy Parker 2014 Reveal
The theme for this years very popular Poppy Parker line is “The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y.” Poppy and her friends are spies for this collection. The accessory of the collection is a gun. Each doll comes with one. Gun control issues aside for a moment, it is kind of a cute accessory for this theme…if one can call a gun “cute”. There were some big surprises with the reveal this year. The biggest one was the addition of the quick switch head feature in the Poppy Parker line. This means Poppy’s head can be popped off ( yes…pun intended) and switched to another head. In this case, it is the villain ( Loni Lawrence who is called Sebina in this collection) who can quickly disguise herself as Poppy…or evil Poppy as she is being called. COOL!!! Second surprise of the collection was the addition of two spy agent friends Penelope Chase (Collette face mold) and Kimiko Gunn(Ayumi face mold). This is brilliant in my opinion. It is a great way to bring back some favorite collector face molds in new and fresh ways. The designers at I.T. never fail to impress me with their creativity in this. Nice work David!
Photo source: Integrity Toys
Agent Lotta Danger
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Auburn Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Wow!! Poppy Parker in a cat suit with a gun holster. Guess she is all grown up now. I love the look of this one and I really like the black gloved hands she comes with. Will most definitely be using those on other Poppy’s as well. I adore my 60’s Poppy “The Happpening” from last year so I am liking this cinnamon haired version. Boots should have been just a touch taller…IMO.
Spy-A-Go-Go
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Warm Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
A spy in gold lamé! She is not a low profile spy. Gold lamé has never been my thing but it screams 60’s . I love that David Buttry paired it with this mint green. Goldfinger has got nothing on this girl….if you want gold…it’s here.
Agent Kimiko Gunn
Tina Tanaka™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Ayumi 1.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Adorable!! Not everybody can wear orange but this girl can. Love the little crop jacket on this one.
Agent Penelope Chase
Jolie James™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 350
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Colette
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR Black
Hair Color: Brunette/Raven Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
How adorable is she?!! Nothing this sweet could keep a gun in her purse…come on…even if it is pink. I guess that is why she will make a very good spy. Nobody would expect it.
Sebina Havoc: Mistress of Disguise
Loni Lawrence™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Loni Lawrence / Poppy Parker (Alternate head)
Quick Switch Feature: Yes, Version 2.0s
skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Platinum Streak (Loni) and Silver Ash (Poppy Disguise)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
But Wait!!! There’s More!!!
I was on the fence about getting this Loni version because I adore the streak in her hair but then I.T. threw in the quick switch silver haired Poppy head ….Game Over…I’m buying. Brilliant idea to try out the quick switch head model with this collection. We needed an evil Poppy to go with this theme and it’s a perfect way to do it. This is also a very satisfying way to honor Poppy’s 5th anniversary for collectors. Thank you David and Integrity Toys!
Sebastien Havoc: Brother in Arms
Lex Lawrence™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR Homme (12.5-inch)
Head Sculpt: Francisco Leon
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Golden Blond with Light Blonde Streak
Eyelashes: No
Does this guy come off as looking like a ferret to you? He does to me. I guess it is appropriate for an evil spy. I see this one and all I can hear in my head is the sprocket theme from SNL and the German accented phrase “ Would you like to pet my monkey?” He is very cool and I love the Euro chic black leather jacket. I can’t get past the ferret face though.
Mayhem in Monte Carlo
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker (12-inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Strawberry Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Does she carry the gun in her handbag? Will it fit? These are the insane questions that keep me up at night LOL! Perhaps she can hide it under the shoulder bow. Okay, okay…I digress. I love the soft updo with this one. The pink gown with black stitching and beading is beautifully feminine. The jewelry is fabulous as well. I am not feeling the “Mayhem” but I can definitely see this one going to the casino in search of the ferret faced Lex.
Code Name: Arm Candy
Chip Farnsworth III™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR Homme (12.5-inch)
Head Sculpt: Chip Farnsworth III
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: No
Arm candy indeed!!! This one is worth it for the jacket alone. I mean come on…the portrait just oooozes the phrase “Bond….James Bond”. Don’t they make the perfect couple?! He needed to have secret spy documents in the briefcase or at least a grenade or something right. Does the watch cut through a door? Probably.
There was also some information and a picture released about a Poppy Parker shoe pack coming in August/September. It was listed as another IT direct release which most likely means….lottery. Picture is available to WClub members on the Vimeo release of the Webinar. Members should have received info with instructions on how to access it.
This was a really fun collection. I am not a big fan of the 60’s fashions but I found myself ordering quite a few of these because they were just so dang fun and cute. Excellent work David and I.T.
Information on the other two lines, Jem and Fashion Teen Poppy coming up later today.
Integrity Toys Reveals FR/FR2 for 2014
This past Saturday morning, WClub members were treated to the release of information on 4 of Integrity Toy’s product lines. I will be sending out 4 different blog posts to give information on these lines. If you are interested in any of these items, you should contact an Integrity Toys Dealer ASAP to secure your selection. Many of these items are already selling out as WClub members were allowed to order early.
First reveal up is the 2014 FR line. This years “Safari” inspired collection was a collaboration between designers Vaughn Sawyer and Jason Wu. This years collection focuses on the 8 core characters going forward with the new FR/FR2 concept. I would call it “Safari Chic” with some especially fine detailed accessories. It is a strong and fairly cohesive collection. I adore the color palette used in everything. The facial screenings are strong and sophisticated. The accessories are amazingly detailed (check out all the patterns and stitching on the purses alone).
Photo source: Integrity Toys
Elusive Creature
Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 800
estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Natalia Fatalé 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Hispanic
Hair Color: Serengeti Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
I adore the boots in this outfit and that bag! I was kind of bummed I did not pick up the gorgeous Natalia at convention last year…now I get to make up for it. One critique though…could we please see some other kind of hairstyle on poor Natalia. The girll has had the same hairstyle for the last couple of releases.
Faded Desert
Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Kyori 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Dusk Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Holy accessories batman! You had me at the shoes…at the shoes. The bag is a miniature copy of the Jason Wu “Jordan” bag. I love the soft neutral colors of this one. I also love the new facial screenings in this collection…most evident in this Kyori. Again, this is all about the details…and there were plenty to admire in this entire collection. I love the cross lacing on the skirt.
City Prowl
Eugenia Perrin Frost™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Eugenia Perrin-Frost
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Desert Dune Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Okay….one word….”Meeeeeeeow!” This lady is a total cougar right?! She needs a younger man model following adoringly behind her. I think my DG Adrian will work for that LOL! Yes, I already have a set of photos in mind for this one. I adore this look.
Full Spectrum
Véronique Perrin™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Véronique 2.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Brownette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Not sure how this fits with the safari theme but I love the simple elegance of this one. I adore the cutout back and the short haired Veronique. Trés Chic!
Vivid Encounter
Adèle Makéda™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 400
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Adèle 3.0
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Light Honey
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
The necklace on this one is a stunner. It is a compilation of little flowers and leaves. The seaming on this gown is very intricate too. Again, I really like the facial screening.
On The Rise
Elise Jolie™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately August/September 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpt: Elise Jolie
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Black Panther
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Wow!! Elise is one of my favorite face sculpts and this one does not disappoint.
And….for those lucky enough to have signed up for the Wclub this year…there was a special unveiling event doll available to preorder
Event Doll
High Visibility
Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2014 W Club Online Event Exclusive
Suggested Retail Price: $135.00 US
Limited Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately Late Summer/Early Fall 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: FR 2013
Head Sculpts: Agnes Von Weiss
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: Japan
Hair Color: Strawberry Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
I am thinking…Best…Event…Doll…Ever! How can I pass up a redhaired updo Agnes? I can’t.
I.T. also announced and showed a photograph of the an IT Direct shoe pack coming out in the fall. IT direct means lottery people. There were four pair of fantastic shoes shown in this pack but no pictures were released outside of the video. I.T. has asked that we not duplicate any portion of the webinar so I can’t share a photo here. If you are WClub member, you can view the Webinar in it’s entirety on Vimeo. Just look in your email for a message from the Wclub for the address and password.
Poppy Parker 2014 release coming up in a minute….literally….one minute.
A Dulcissima Bride
If you look up the translation for Dulcissima it says “Sweet” or “Sweetest”. I think this recent addition to the BFMC Alta Moda collection comes off as more sultry than sweet. However you see this one..sweet or sultry, she is a beauty. While her original Dolce and Gabbana inspired outfit may have not been my thing, dressing her in this Joe Tai bridal fashion definitely suited me and my collection.
-Rebecca
Worth The Wait
Patience is indeed a virtue. It is a virtue I don’t happen to have a clear grasp of most days. When I send a doll off for repainting, I want it back like yesterday. I like to send a doll off to a repaint artist and give general likes or dislikes but I don’t give specifics about what I want done. I usually like to leave it in the talented and capable hands of the artist and I get what I get. I sent a few ladies off to Jon Copeland of SeloJDesigns a number of months ago and while the wait to get them back was longer than he or I would have liked….it was entirely worth it. I received three sublimely unique and beautifully painted OOAK’s that I am completely in love with. I will be photographing and showing them over the next couple of weeks. They are treasures…each and every one.
I am also going through a a bit of a wedding kick ( you know…the whole June thing) so a few brides will be thrown in the mix as well. My bride fetish and one of my new OOAK’s from Jon combined in the doll room this afternoon for a truly enjoyable photoshoot . I had roughly 30 minutes of sunshine today to do this set of photos. I believe I maximized the time well 
Jon….MWAH!
The Art of Redressing
I look at this process as an art form. Others may not but I do. One of the many meanings of the word “redressing” is to set right; remedy or rectify. However you view it, most of us at some point as collectors participate in it…the redress. The sometimes exhaustive process of finding the perfect dress for the perfect doll gives me mental hives at times. I have some definite preferences when it comes to redressing, displaying and photographing a doll. I may get a doll in and while I love the face, the dress does not speak to me…as in the case of my latest acquisition Principessa. It is not that I think the dress is bad. I just didn’t feel it on this doll. Many times the disappointment with a fashion is tempered when I see it displayed on another doll. This happened to me just last night when I saw the Principessa wedding gown displayed, slightly altered, on a different doll. The dress had a whole new life for me.
These next two photos are from the collector and photographer Julia Castro Fuentes whose photos I have followed for years. I love her eye for color, lighting and styling in her doll photography. She has an enviable collection and an even more enviable talent behind the lens. To see more of her fantastic work, feel free to visit her Flickr photostream at https://www.flickr.com/photos/castrojulia/. The two photos below are under Julia’s copyright and are being used on ITFDS with her permission.
© Julia Castro Fuentes Photography
© Julia Castro Fuentes Photography
I realized when looking at Julia’s photos, that this dress had a whole lot of potential. I also realized…it looked WAY better on a brunette..in my opinion. With that revelation in mind, I searched the doll room for a better model for this dress.
And…the sunny window setup. Many times one of my kids holds the reflector for me ( a job that they crankily do for their dear old Mom) but, I also find an extra music stand works really well too. My trusty tripod is never far but many of the shots in this set were free handed…that lovely sunshine makes things easier with that. I used a Canon Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens with these shots.
-Rebecca
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 