Tulabelle Makes An Entrance
I am a self proclaimed 1/6 fashion doll collector. That does not mean that I don’t appreciate the artistry and grace of the larger scale fashion dolls. Normally, I keep my blog within the 1/6 fashion doll arena. Integrity Toys is introducing a new larger scale Poppy line and I just had to report about it. Her name is Tulabelle…okay the name is cool enough to get me to want to talk about it. The story about her is that she is Poppy Parker’s granddaughter. She is more modern and hipper than the 1950’s-60’s fashion model that defines the 1/6 scale Poppy Parker. The name alone makes me want to sit on the porch with a mint julep and talk about the fashion forwardness of this new Integrity Toys venture.
This new line is designed by the talented David Buttry and will be unveiled to the 2013 W Club later this month during their first upcoming 2013 online event! If you want info on how to join the WClub for 2013 go here. Your window of opportunity to join the WClub ends on January 16th.
Here is the Ad just released from Integrity Toys
** Photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc.**
There will be three dolls in this offering. They are all 16 inch Poppy Parker derivatives.
Okay…I don’t know about you guys but the jacket alone has me thinking about entering the 16 inch arena. ADORE!
How cute is she?!!! I will not collect larger scale fashion dolls…I will not collect larger scale fashion dolls…I will not collect larger scale fashion dolls {{Peter…help me out will ya!!}} If you are interested in this line, contact your favorite Integrity Toys Dealer .
Now….I need to stop thinking about that fabulous leopard print coat!!!
WClub 2013 Deadline is 9:00PM CST tomorrow!!
Workshop Poppy Parker
One of the many benefits of going to convention is the opportunity to participate in a workshop. This year I learned how to do some minor face paint adjustments and restyle hair. I found the workshops both informative and just plain fun. One of the additional perks of the workshops is that you typically can purchase a special doll to use as practice in these workshops. I was able to secure a spot in the Poppy Parker hairstyle class with Matt Sutton so I was able to purchase one of the Poppy Parker workshop dolls and I ADORE her. I did not play with her hair in the class like many of the others because I just felt she was perfect as is. I liked how Integrity Toys handled the workshops this year as well. They set up the actual classroom spaces to be first come first serve but made 300 workshop dolls available to those who wished to just purchase the doll. It seemed like most people were happy with that…if they didn’t get into the class, they could at least get the doll. I believe most if not all of the extra workshop dolls were available for purchase in the sales room too. The Poppy Parker workshop dolls sold out first on sales room day ( you lucky dogs at the front of the line!) . The photos will tell you why ![]()
Tropicalia workshop Poppy Parker and Dream Teen Poppy Parker in Envied and Passionate Monogram dresses. Chair was a gift to all convention attendees.
Note: You don’t need an elaborate background to have an interesting backdrop. Sometimes the boxes themselves can be interesting and fun.
Tropicalia Visits the Studio
The convention collection, convention doll and gift set doll are en route to Inside The Fashion Doll Studio but in the mean time…I did have a few dolls that came home with me and I was itching to pull out the camera and try out something the very talented photographer Deron Daniels shared with me at convention.
From left to right:
Place de Vendome Victoire
Saint Tropez Victoire
Lemon Crush Loni Lawrence
Escapism Elise Jolie FR2
Deck chair was gift given to convention attendees ![]()
Isn’t It Romantic Poppy Parker as Sabrina…Take 2
So I just couldn’t leave this one alone. While I was photographing the original set, I was inspired by another photo and had to do that one too…
Inspiration photo
And what I came up with….
I need to go watch Sabrina now. It feels like its required at this point LOL!
Isn’t It Romantic:Poppy Parker as Sabrina
When I first saw these dolls unveiled at IDEX this past January, I was beside myself with anticipation. I was just itching to see the real life product and hoping that they would all be as good as their promo photos. I was not disappointed. I knew I had to pay tribute to the original black and white movie photos and here is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed shooting this one.
The original promo shot from the movie that inspired me….
Okay all you pinners on Pintrest….Please, Please, Please DO NOT pin photos form the photo album below unless you are willing to manually change the link to the blog instead of my skydrive. If you just pin it from the album ( yes, I realize it is way easier), it will link back to my skydrive and not my blog….Not Cool. Since I mentioned this before, people have been really good about it. If it comes up as a problem again though I will cease putting in albums completely.
“Lilac Frost” Poppy Parker
The WClub announced a new 2012 exclusive to their members last week. Her name is Lilac Frost and Integrity and David Buttry have given us another treat for the year. You have to be a WClub member to buy.
Here is the writeup from Integrity on her…
Presenting: "Lilac Frost" Poppy Parker!
There is a brisk chill this early morning in New York City. Miss Poppy Parker is on Fifth Avenue on her way to not just any Go-See. She will be seen by a room full of casting agents, ad executives, art directors and event coordinators who will decide if she will be selected from the hundreds of other models. She hopes those extra acting classes she has been taking on the weekends pay off and put her on top. If chosen, she’ll be a spokes-model of International proportion!
Miss Parker spent a week shopping for just the right look for this day. Poppy’s lovely green eyes and painted lashes are accentuated by lovely lilac and beige eye shadow. Her lips are a soft coral. She styled her lovely golden blond hair into a side parted flip. It is a chic, yet young look. The same could be said for her ensemble. Her suit is in pale lilac brocade with a warm white fur trim collar. It is topped off with a frosted raspberry flocked hat. She accessorized her look with white gloves, white heels and her favorite "leather" handbag. A lavender diamond bracelet and earrings complete this look of success. "Lilac Frost" Poppy Parker uses the "Japan" skin tone. Wish her luck
Lilac Frost
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Summer 2012 W Club Exclusive
Limited Edition: TBA
Approximate Ship Date: Late Fall/Early Winter 2012
** all photos are property of Integrity Toys. Please note that the photos are of a prototype doll and subject to changes and modifications.**
There are many of us who will be humming the Mary Tyler Moore theme while we wait for this lovely lady .
She doesn’t have to think about it though…I think she has already made it. Thank You Mr. Buttry!!
Christmas in June!
The Poppys have landed….I repeat…The Poppys have landed! I received a wonderful box yesterday and it feels like Christmas in June.
Ahhhhhh….don’t you just love that new doll smell.
First out of the box was “Isn’t it Romantic”![]()
Second was “ Miss Fairchild”
Saved the best for third….”Most Sophisticated”
Ahhhhhhhh! She is just as gorgeous…maybe even more so ….than her promo pictures. Complete and total love.
“The Chauffer’s daughter” ended the Poppy parade.
Tooooooo cute!
I also received FR2 Tatyana
So much to contemplate, it’s hard to know what to debox first…..
“Most Sophisticated” won hands down. Just removed the pin from her hat and adjusted it lower and she was good to go. This set is Amazing! And the luggage!!! Don’t even get me started on the fantastic luggage LOL!
Tatyana came out of the box second
Oh my those cheekbones! Must get her into the studio ASAP. My fingers are itching for my good camera and my light boxes.
Isn’t it romantic has some hair issues so she needs a few adjustments before her photos. Thought I would share what I do for “hair adjustments”. I like to have bangs lie flat against the head and not floating off the forehead so I slather it with gel and “train” it down with some ribbons. This is a picture of what I mean
In 24 – 48 hours it should be set. And the bangs will hopefully lie flat against her head and the back will lie close to her neck. Will have to see how it turns out.
IDEX 2012 Reveal–Poppy is a Big Girl Now.
One of the most surprising reveals from Integrity Toys at IDEX was the announcement of a 16 inch line of Poppy Parkers. They will have the name Poppy Parker Fashion Teen to differentiate them from just plain Poppy Parker who is a 12 inch gal. They are absolutely gorgeous and I really wished that I collected the larger scale ladies. Alas…there is no room in the inn for those ladies and even though I am sorely tempted….I must resist.
*** Photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc. ***
Item#87001
Spring Morning
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012
How cute is she?! Love a redhead in yellow.
Item# 87002
Shop Around
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$150.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012
This lovely lady has collectors talking on the boards. She is a complete hit with her platinum Barbara Edenesque hairdo and jaunty checkered peddle pushers.
Item# 87003
Love Letters
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012
Love Letters? Oh no…this is a full on love affair! Gorgeous!!
Item# 87004
Precious Love
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$150.00US
Limited Edition Size: 300 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late June 2012
Okay…what fashion show is complete without a bride right? So lovely..and I have a thing for bride dolls. This one was the most difficult to resist for me. I dream of seeing a 12 inch Poppy bride doll some day…Mr. Buttry…are you listening?
These ladies are going quickly so if you are at all interested, I suggest you contact your favorite Integrity Toys Dealer today.
One more FR:16 lady was announced at IDEX
Item #78004
Perfect Layout
Freja Mossimo™ Dressed Doll
FR:16™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price:$175.00
Limited Edition Size:350DollsWorldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late March 2012
IDEX Integrity Toys Reveal–Poppy, Darla and Chip Oh My!
I love Poppy Parker. I am not afraid to admit it either. Darla is growing on me and I especially like her new improved face mold. The tease of Chip was given to us at this years Fashion Royalty convention. We were looking forward to getting a good look at him since the rumor is ….he is Poppy’s boyfriend. The Poppy and Chip gift set is absolutely adorable and Miss Darla wows us in her silky blue dress and microphone.
*** Photos are property of Integrity Toys ***
Item#PP020
Baby It’s You
Chip Farnsworth III™ and Poppy Parker™ Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price:$150.00
Limited Edition Size: 650 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late March 2012
I’m kind of getting an Elvis vibe here too. LOVE this tuxedo on him and those dapper shoes….Adorable! Will he be the right man for Poppy?? Time will tell. Miss Poppy’s face is sooooo beautiful. I simply adore the coral color of her dress. Can’t wait to get this set in my hot little hands ![]()
Item#PP024
Moonlight and Kisses
Darla Daley™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price:$89.00
Limited Edition Size:350 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Late February 2012
Sooo Beautiful!
IDEX Integrity Toys Reveal–Poppy Parker as Sabrina!
Today Integrity Toys revealed a small portion of their 2012 lineup and all I can say is WOWZA!
I guess my biggest squeal moment was the announcement that they will be doing Poppy Parker™ as Sabrina®. This is an iconic fashion movie that put Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy on the fashion map. You will see that Givenchy is never credited in the Sabrina movie as the designer of Ms. Hepburn’s exquisite wardrobe. Edith Head went on to receive the Oscar for this movie even though she did not design the female leads wardrobe. Let’s face it folks…it’s Sabrina’s wardrobe and the gamine eyes of Audrey Hepburn that carry that movie. I have tremendous respect for Ms. Head’s work but I never understood her willingness to accept the award for that movie. Not right. Most accounts state that Monsieur Givenchy was always an extreme gentleman about the whole thing and I guess in the long run…everyone knew those designs were his and not Ms. Heads work so the true credit went to the true owner. He should have received the award though. Monsieur Givenchy went on to work with Ms. Hepburn in Funny Face and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Integrity Toys designer David Buttry did the most amazing job in my opinion of bringing these to the 1/6 scale arena.
**Photos are property of Integrity Toys and Paramount Pictures**
Item #14007
Miss Fairchild
Poppy Parker™ as Sabrina®
Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 450 Doll Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Mid June 2012
Gorgeous!!
Item #14008
Isn’t it Romantic?
Poppy Parker™ as Sabrina®
Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 450 Dolls Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Mid June 2012
Amazing! Classic Iconic gown from this movie and a must have for me.
Item #14009
Most Sophisticated
Poppy Parker™ as Sabrina®
Dressed Doll Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price: $180.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 450 Gift Sets Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Mid June 2012
Okay…when I saw this gift set, I literally squealed out loud. This set is an absolute must for me and my collection…would shove my own sister out of the way to grab this one. Sorry sis.
Item #14010
The Chauffeur’s Daughter
Poppy Parker™ as Sabrina®
Dressed Doll Gift Set
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 350 Gift Sets Worldwide
Estimated Delivery date: Mid June 2012
So sweet! Love the attention to detail in this giftset. I love the fact that Mr Buttry included the cooking smock with this set. Brilliant!
As a fan of the movie and an avid collector of Poppy Parker, this entire series is an absolute slam dunk for me. Mr Buttry…my happy collector heart is full and my sad collector wallet will be empty….. thanks to you.
If you are interested in any of these lovely ladies, I suggest emailing your Integrity Toys dealer ASAP. These won’t last long. More to come form Integrity Toy’s IDEX reveal in a few hours. ![]()
Poppy Photo Shoot–2011/2012 Resort Wear 1
As many of my fellow collector enthusiasts and photographers know, building miniature sets for photo shoots is not the easiest thing to do. It can be incredibly frustrating if the picture in your head does not match the diorama that is unfolding in front of you( not to mention everything falls over with the slightest movement…I wish I could tell you how many times I had to reset the Re-ment pieces on the table….lost count after 5). There have been countless times where I had to scrap an idea and come up with something completely different because it just would not come together. Then…other times it just comes together so easily…a piece here, a piece there..oh I think I have this and it would look great there…kind of thing. I love it when everything just kind of comes together. Also, and I don’t know if anyone else does this but, when I set up a diorama for a photo shoot there is a story in my head as I build the scene. The more elaborate the diorama, the more elaborate the story in my head.
Typically, as day after day runs the seemingly unending gauntlet of rain, rain and more rain during January in the Pacific Northwest, my mind will stray towards sunnier places and luxurious vacation spots. That was definitely the thought process behind this set and the next couple of sets of photos. The story in my head had Poppy vacationing in the beautiful south of France. She is on a patio of some palatial villa overlooking the stunning unique blue of the Mediterranean Sea. There is a pool just off camera and Poppy is relaxing in the sun just before breakfast. Oh the life! And that is one of the beauties behind the photos for me and one of the reasons I enjoy photographing these miniature diva’s so much. I will most likely never vacation in a palatial villa in the south of France….but Miss Poppy can….and that is better than nothing. ![]()
Okay guys….no more musings from “How Rebecca beats the winter time blah’s” On to the photos……….
Model : Sweet Confection Poppy Parker and her amazing tan!
Swimsuit: Dressmaker Details “ Aloha Kalakoa” ( available here http://www.pinkponytail.com/Products_Dressmaker.htm )
Sunglasses: Mattel Barbie Basics 3.0 swimsuit accessory set
Earings: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Set: Table is stone urn found at local shop with acrylic circle on top. Chase lounge is gift given at 2011 GAW..found this one at Barbiecon 2011. Little table next to chase is white Ikea vase with small acrylic disk on top. Pink orchid is a magnet ( back is flat but you can never see it from photos). Food and serving pieces on the table are all Re-ment. White chairs are from a Barbie set from years ago…forget name. Railing is Buyer’s Choice. Umbrella is battenburg lace doll umbrella..found at a doll show. Stone urn umbrella is in found at flea market. Greenery is from all over really. Patio flooring is miniature paper flooring. Towels and water bottle on table are from Silkstone Spa set. Bracelet on table is Ms. Poppy’s original one. Magazines on table came with new Barbie Basics swimsuit accessory set. Pink pillows on chairs were made by the talented Maryann Roy ( http://maryannroy.wordpress.com/)
2011/2012 Resort Wear continued tomorrow……
Sweet Confection has arrived!
After waiting approximately 4 months, the much anticipated WClub exclusive “Sweet Confection” Poppy Parker has arrived. ** promo photo is property of Integrity Toys, Inc.**
Her skin tone is a bit darker than the promo pictures would indicate but the face is beautiful. The mod clothing is not something I really collect or a design aesthetic that I prescribe to so the second she arrived…it was time for a redress. All in all, I would have to say I really like her. The really tan skin tone is something I think I am going to have to get used to. Time will tell if she stays or not…but I do love the rooted eyelashes on this lovely lady and the absolutely scrumptious platinum blond tresses set against that very tan skintone. Very, very pretty.
Model: Sweet Confection Poppy Parker
Dress: Bogue’s Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues)
Shoes: Mattel
Jewelry: Mattel
Bogue’s Vogues Vendredi meets Alyrenee
Well it’s 11/11/11 and it’s long past time for another Bogue’s Vogues Vendredi but this time we have added a twist. I had the pleasure of stumbling upon a lovely lady selling 1/6 hats at the Fashion Royalty Convention this year. You know me and hats so of course I had to stop and take a look at what she had to offer. I walked away with three fantastic hats and the itching need to get them back to the studio and photograph them because they are that amazing. Her name is Alyrenee and her fabulous and entertaining blog is http://alyrenee.blogspot.com/ I decided to pair this fantastic hat with a gorgeous classically styled black 3/4 sleeve silk day dress with rolled velvet collar by James Bogue. Here is the result….
model: Forget Me Knot Poppy ( redhead )
Dress: Bogue’s Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues )
Shoes: Mattel
Hat: Alyrenee ( http://alyrenee.blogspot.com/ )
Ahhhhh! I LOVE this hat! Alyrenee, you are an artist.
Simply Simpatico Poppy and Darla
It took me a bit of time to warm up to this Fashion Royalty Convention collection gift set. My tastes in collecting do not run towards the mod era so the clothing for many of the convention collection offerings were not what I prefer. I decided to play around with this gift set and see what I could do as far as redressing and restyling. I just love it when I find a diamond in the rough with a doll. That is what this Poppy and Darla are for me. I restyled the bangs and dressed Ms. Poppy in a favorite Bogue’s Vogues and now I LOVE her. Ms. Darla took a trip to Boutique de Bogue as well and I am really appreciating the new face sculpt on her.
Model: Simply Simpatico Poppy
Dress: Bogue’s Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues)
Shoes: Mattel
Love, love, love the facial screening on her!!!
Model: Simply Simpatico Darla
Dress: Bogue’s Vogues ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/boguesvogues )
Shoes: Mattel
W Club has a new Poppy Parker exclusive!!
Integrity Toys W Club announced a Poppy Parker exclusive to it’s club members a couple of days ago and most Poppy Parker fans are in agreement….WE WANT IT LIKE YESTERDAY! I have been a member of the W Club for the past couple of years and I have to say…each year gets better and better. I think I broke my own personal speed record ordering this beauty. They had me at…POPPY…and a tan skinned one at that!
Sweet Confection
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2011 Exclusive W Club Doll
Limited Edition: TBA
Estimated Arrival: Fourth Quarter of 2011
**All photos are property of Integrity Toys, Inc.**
And alas….the waiting begins.
























































