IDC 2016 – Registration and a Workshop
Registration for The Italian Doll Convention was Saturday morning.
I love how they did the tables and seating chart!! Since the theme is USA this year, all the tables were different states. Too fun. Rogier’s table is Arizona.
If you wanted to, you could also take a workshop at IDC today. Rogier did one with his incredible miniatures. If you ever have the chance to take one of his workshops…do it! This is what the lucky participants got to make today.
Monica was happy about it 
Such diligent students!! More news later from Rogier and the IDC!! The fashion show is up next. The gala and the unveiling of the convention doll is in a few short hours!!! Will she be a blond, brunette or redhead Silkstone??? Can’t wait to see.
-Rebecca
IDC 2016 – A Magia 2000 Dinner
I am guest blogging for my friend and fellow blogger Rogier of Dutch Barbie World again. On Friday, Rogier flew to Milan for the 2016 Italian Doll Convention.
The Convention does not officially begin until Saturday morning but a few collectors were able to enjoy a special dinner with the co-creators of Magia2000 and the hosts of the Italian Doll Convention, Mario and Gianni. Rogier has supplied some stellar photos and pieces of info from that dinner.
There was a lovely collection of OOAK Magia 2000 dolls done especially for the IDC and they were unveiled at the dinner. Mario and Gianni also debuted their new fragrance!
A beautiful table awaited approximately 30 guests.
And a special collection of beautiful dolls with the theme of “nude” awaited excited collectors.
More information coming tomorrow from IDC 2016. Stay tuned….
-Rebecca
Presentation Luncheon
Miss Classic Black Dress joined Rogier for the luncheon in Paris today.
The schedule today at the Paris Fashion Doll Festival started with the silent auction. It would appear that the big ticket item was a prototype of Water Sprite Barbie® Doll from Mattel
Upon entering the dining room, a few gifts were set on the table.
The Barbie Collector catalog had some interesting pages with new promo shots!
They say “coming soon” and “discover other partnerships in spring of 2016”…hope they mean that! Would love to get my hands on these silkies this Spring.
After lunch it was time for a fashion show and doll presentation. Had to share this one from the show…. Cinderella and her prince! How adorable is that?!!
Lot’s of creative people showing their talents in Paris for this luncheon. But wait….who is that lady on the left…with the white collar??
But wait….who is that lady on the left…with the white collar??
The convention doll was introduced in a fun and new way this year! She walked out in the fashion show. Too fun!
It’s the flaming redhead for Paris. J’adore!!!! I know a number of us collectors were hoping that this hair color was going to be produced after seeing the photo earlier this year in a Wall Street Journal article
A nice touch they have added this year to the convention dolls are boxes that specify these are platinum dolls.
That wraps it up from the Paris Fashion Doll Festival today. Tomorrow it concludes with the salesroom. I am sure Rogier will have photos and stories for us on this tomorrow. 
–Rebecca
A Night With Superdoll
Paris Fashion Doll Festival
Day 1: Evening “The Sybarite Event”
Rogier reporting and Rebecca(ITFDS)writing again. This evening in Paris was the fabulous Sybarite Event. There was an exclusive outfit offered before the evening festivities. It’s called Sixteen
The event is a favorite and the energy, excitement and anticipation were all there again this year. The reveal of the doll at this annual event is a big production. This year did not disappoint. Think spring…think floral.
And they sure know how to throw a party!
And here she is…Miss Pavlova!! Limited Edition of 50
The detail on this gown is amazing!
Lovely shoes!
And best of all…jewels!!
Nice hand modeling Rogier!!!
Tomorrow is the presentation of the convention doll!!! What hair color and dress will she have?!!! We all await the unveiling.
-Rebecca
Love in Praga
This past year at The National Barbie Doll Collector Convention, the talented Magia2000 team of Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi presented a collection that was very close to their hearts. They showcased a OOAK collection centered on the theme of love. A fitting theme as they announced at this event that they would be tying the knot themselves later that year. How special is that?!! There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after that announcement. With all of the love going on in that room, many collectors walked away with the right to purchase some of this stunningly beautiful collection. They used a new system of drawing numbers and when your number was drawn you could choose from what was left or decline to purchase. The people who had their numbers chosen early walked away with their first choice of the options. I was lucky enough to have my number chosen while one of my favorites was still up for purchase. Her name is “Love in Praga” which I understand to mean Love in Prague. I am honored and so very pleased to have this one of a kind creation in my collection and was so happy to participate in this celebration of love at the NBDCC in 2015.
To see more of the beauties Mario and Gianni designed for this past convention, feel free to visit the gallery at their site Magia2000.
-Rebecca
Integrity Toys 2015 Convention “Cinematic” Part II–Convention Exclusives
Let me start out by defining “convention exclusives”. Convention exclusives are dolls or items that are available for purchase only to convention attendees. These are not the freebies or gifts given to attendees these are simply items that were available for purchase to convention attendees. I am not including the Grace Kelly Eugenia in this list because she was available to WClub members. This was the first year that Integrity Toys gave this option ( and a good one in my opinion) so we have a whole other category of “convention exclusives available to WClub”. The groups of dolls that fall into this category are
1) I.T. Sales room exclusives
2) Centerpiece dolls
3) Workshop dolls
4) WClub luncheon and Welcome cocktail dolls
I.T. Sales Room Exclusives
Idol Worship Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll
(Sales Room Exclusive)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Well hello Elizabeth Taylor!! That was the general consensus of the inspiration for this beauty. Perhaps one of her Butterfield 8 outfits was the clothing inspiration for this one. That would be my guess as it has an obvious nod to a lingerie look. Loved this look and the hairstyle on the Kyori is to die for. The shoes on this one have a weird fit to them…as in they almost don’t fit. As long as she is standing stationary, no problem but if you pick this one up and off the stand…look for the shoes on the floor. Other than that, this ones fabulous
First Blush
Ayumi N.™ Dressed Doll (Sales Room Exclusive)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
I am not sure of the “cinematic” tie in on this one other than it looks like something a current starlet would wear to a movie premier. The shoes and accessories are to die for. That purse!! This is a perfect look for the NuFace line. Edgy, modern and chic. Don’t know if I will be keeping the doll but I certainly have plans for the fashion and accessories.
Evening Blossom
Dominique Makéda™ Dressed Doll (Sales Room Exclusive)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Grab your umbrella’s folks ( yes, I had the song playing as I type this) Miss Rihanna is in the HOUSE.
I am rapidly becoming a big fan of the Dominique face mold. This one has absolute attitude and even though she does not fit in with what I normally collect…I purchased. She is just so…well…bad ass. The body suit will be sold or repurposed. This Dominique is destined for a queen of the board room photo shoot.
Traveling Incognito
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll (Sales Room Exclusive)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Poppy stuck with Valley of the Dolls for this convention. Not a bad place to be either. This is a titian haired Poppy with an animal print coat. Umm…no brainer…she was in my shopping cart with the Marilyn Monroe Vanessa ( another animal print couture item) first. Thank you David!!
Come Live With Me
Nigel North™ Dressed Doll (Sales Room Exclusive)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Was not into this one. Can’t give you any specific reason why but he just didn’t speak to me at convention and as I am looking at these pictures again…Nope…still not speaking to me.
Centerpiece Dolls:
The convention has 2 evening meal events and one luncheon event plus an extra WClub luncheon if you purchase a ticket. For each of these meal events there is a centerpiece doll. Typically 5-7 people get the opportunity to purchase a centerpiece doll. They are highly collectible because their issue numbers are very low. Here are the centerpiece dolls for this year
Time and Again
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll (Thursday Dinner Centerpiece)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
Some were thinking ( and I would include myself in this group) this did not have the “Wow” factor that many have come to expect from centerpiece dolls of the past. I did not get a clear “cinematic” vibe from this one. It was the first event centerpiece too so as far as pacing of the events, it gave off a ho hum feel. You want to start the first event off with a bang…you know…get people excited about the convention. This one didn’t do it in my opinion. It made me feel like Chanel fashion club luncheon. Don’t get me wrong, I love Chanel and I adored this fashion and doll…just not as a centerpiece. I did purchase this one as my number was selected. I am not sure if she is a keeper for me though.
Love and Let Love
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll (Centerpiece)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
I never seem to win the right to purchase the Poppy parker centerpiece…it’s my lot in life and I accept it. This year however, I had some dear friends who helped me out and I was able to purchase this beauty. (Thank you Cynthia and Marcello {Hugs})
Stage Presence
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll (W Club Luncheon Centerpiece)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
The WClub luncheon is a little different than other centerpieces. For the past couple of years, the centerpiece at the WClub luncheon is available for everyone at the table to purchase. I like this idea because it is a nice perk for the WClub members.
Clearly we have an homage to the “Blonde bombshell” herself Jean Harlow.
Loved the classic platinum tresses, dramatic eyeliner and bold red lips on this one. This centerpiece would also have been an amazing choice as the convention doll for this year.
Starlet Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll (Gala Dinner Centerpiece)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
Is it Elyse or Elise??? Lets make up our minds. I have yet to see a designer or movie influence for this one. I guess you could say that the hairstyle is reminiscent of The Coneheads. Seriously!! This is the mother of all bitch bumps for Integrity Toy’s hairstyles. Not sure how to tone it down even a little. I think I may have to just take this one down. I’m all for a great updo but come on people. This went past “updo” and went straight to hydrocephalic. On the positive, I like the pockets on this gown. This is also my favorite face mold and my number was called. Had to buy her.
Workshop dolls:
Lash Out!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll (Workshop Kit)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
Loved the minty fresh greenness of this platinum Poppy. Nice work David!! Sadly, I had to miss the amazing lash workshop offered by Matt Sutton due to sales room setup.
Up All Night
Lillith™ Dressed Doll (Workshop Doll)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Dolls
A workshop doll?!!!! Are you kidding me?!!! This could have easily been a convention exclusive doll and it would have sold out the first day. She is Edgy enough for Nu.Face and classy enough for F.R. Complete package head to toe and the fact that she is one of the twins didn’t hurt either. Super glad I decided to purchase the doll for this one. Nice work Integrity!
Director’s Cut
Ace McFly Dressed Figure (Workshop Doll)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 450 Fashion Figures
LOTS of platinum hair going on for this convention. He is super cute though and love the white leather bomber jacket.
WClub Luncheon and Welcome Cocktail Party Dolls:
Last but not least…the WClub luncheon doll. This was a doll that you purchased with the price of your lunch. The ticket for lunch cost $125.00 therefore, I take exception to the description “giveaway souvenir”. Souvenir certainly…giveaway…not even close. And lest my grasp of the English language is not as secure as I thought it was, I consulted Webster on this one too.
give·a·way
[ˈɡivəˌwā]
NOUN
a thing that is given free, especially for promotional purposes:
Again I state…giveaway??? not even close.
Sneak Peek Eden™ Dressed Doll (Giveaway Souvenir)
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
So…what do I think of our “souvenir”? First of all I also take exception to the description “dressed doll”. She is an Eden so I am inclined to love her. My first thought when I saw her though was…AND? As in, And…where are her clothes? It isn’t as if I don’t have a gazillion things to put her in but still, a little wrap dress?, swim suit cover up?, sarong?…hell, I would have settled for a Bjork like swan dress….SOMETHING ( and it would have satisfied the whole cinematic theme as she work that to the Oscars LOL). I am not upset by her per se…just thinking a better descriptor would have been “lingerie doll”.
As an addendum to this this years convention exclusives, attendees had the option of also purchasing a special “early bird” cocktail party ticket. The ticket included a doll. There were two versions available and you had to sign up ahead of time for the version you wanted. Of course, as with all things, one version was WAY more popular than the other and she became the hot ticket of the convention.
High Frequency
Welcome Cocktail Dressed Doll A
The ITBE Collection
Limited Edition of 215 Dolls
Head Sculpt: Kumi
Body Type: Monogram
Skin Tone: Miami
Applied Eyelashes: Yes
Quickswitch: No
Hair Color: Sandy Blond
Poor Natalia was trampled in everyone’s haste to get the desired Kumi.
Heart Stopper
Welcome Cocktail Dressed Doll B
The ITBE Collection
Limited Edition of 215 Dolls
Head Sculpt: Natalia Fatalé 1.0
Body Type: Monogram
Skin Tone: Miami
Applied Eyelashes: Yes
Quickswitch: No
Hair Color: Chocolate Brown
Natalia may still be available on the website as they put all extras up for sale a couple weeks after convention.
Next up will be Color Infusion and OOAK Lottery dolls
Integrity Toys 2015 Convention “Cinematic” Part 1- The Convention Collection
I was thrilled to attend this years Integrity Toys convention. It was held in Long Beach, CA and the hotel was situated directly across from the water overlooking the Queen Mary. There were many, many fun places to eat and shop and a bonus for me was the opportunity to be treated and taken to a lovely brunch on the Queen Mary by some amazing and generous friends. { Hugs to Jim and Brian! }
This years convention was not marked with the drama of “delayed in customs” containers. The convention collection was a mixture of old and new Hollywood glamour that held mostly true to the “Cinematic” theme.
Sparkle, Poppy, Sparkle!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition 600 Dolls
Very Sharon Tate in Valley of the Dolls.
The Beautiful People
Chip Farnsworth III™ Fashion Figure
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition 600 Fashion Figures
Going back to Valley of the Dolls movie for Chip as well.
Feminine Perspective
Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll Mini-Giftset
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
This one is straight up Marlene Dietrich
But wait…there was more! This one was a “giftset” folks so we also received this…
Amazing right?!! In hindsight, and in my humble opinion, this should have been the convention doll. You will understand this more when you see photos of the actual convention doll. It was a giftset, it was Agnes, and it was an anniversary year for Integrity Toys ( 20 years in business). This would have been a convention doll worthy of the theme and company that produced it. Again…just my opinion.
Star Power
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Star power indeed!! The inspiration for this one is none other than Marilyn Monroe from “Gentleman Prefer Blondes”.
A gorgeous adaptation! Wish they had done the hat and muff too.
Inner Spark Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Not sure who the inspiration was for this one. I have seriously OD’d on ladies in black gowns from Integrity Toys so I gave this one a pass.
Perfectly Suited
Giselle Diefendorf™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Not sure if there is a movie tie in to this one…perhaps Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct? That was my first thought when seeing her but who knows. The accessories are glorious and the sleek short hair works on this Giselle. Nice to see Nu Face making an appearance too.
In Rouges Erin S.™ Dressed Doll
Cinematic: The 2015 Integrity Toys Convention Collection
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Cinematic? Yep, I wasn’t seeing the tie-in either. The dress was very cute though and this Erin’s face is beautiful. The accessories had me thinking about purchasing but in the end…she was a pass.
Will go into Convention exclusives in next post……
Cinematic!!
Am leaving in about 5 minutes for Integrity Toys convention. Will post pictures up to Flickr when I can and hopefully will blog…depends on whether or not WordPress has fixed it’s IPad issues.
—Rebecca
2015 Integrity Toys Convention is Announced …
…and the only words I can give you if you are not a WClub member are:
“You can’t touch this!”
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Last year, the Integrity Toys convention sold out in 48 hours. The information for signup was given first to WClub members yesterday around 1PM PST. There were 500 spots open for the three day event and they were “gone baby gone” by yesterday evening. The unprecedented sellout speaks volumes about this company and the growing popularity of their products. It will be interesting to see if I.T. decides to open this convention up to a bigger audience. I am on the fence about it. On one side I would love to see the event grow to accommodate all who wish to attend. On the other side, I don’t want to lose the intimate family reunion feel of this collector weekend. Clearly, Integrity Toys is doing something right if their conventions are sold out within hours of announcing to their most preferred customers. Way to get people to sign up for your WClub next year guys….well done! Lesson learned…if you want to attend an I.T. convention…you really do need to be in the club…the WClub that is. If you would like to join the wait list for this event go to the Integrity Toys website or FB page. I would post the link but as of this posting, they have not updated their site or FB page. Just keep checking back, I am sure they will have a link for the waiting list soon.
Convention will be October 21-24th in Long Beach California. The theme is “Cinematic” and according to the literature it will be a mix of Fashion Royalty old Hollywood glamour mixed with Nu Face current brat pack red carpet Hollywood chic. This year Integrity Toys is celebrating 20 years of being in business so who knows what they have in store for convention goers. They have also changed up things a bit by offering a special bonus cocktail party and souvenir doll to people who signed up for the “early bird” registration. This type of registration requires you to pay your registration fee of $475 up front instead of in installments( installment method requires payment of $500 over a couple months). It is basically a perk for people who pay all up front. It is a smart business move on Integrity’s part because they get money with which to pay their convention costs earlier rather than later. They also let their WClub members know a couple weeks in advance that they would be announcing the convention registration. This was thoughtful on a couple of different levels. It let people know that it was coming up so nobody should have been blindsided with a big $500 fee out of nowhere . It also said “We care about our preferred customers equally”. It said “we want everyone who really wants to go to have an equal chance of grabbing a ticket. Lastly, it rewarded the people who have saved up to go to this event and could pay everything up front.
Another big change this year and in my humble opinion a good one was the removal of formal proxies for convention. A proxy is when you pay someone to attend a convention for you. In a typical “proxy” situation, a collector will pay the registration fee and possibly hotel and travel charges for someone to attend the convention for them and then they get all the convention goodies( gifts, dolls and convention collection) at convention prices without actually having to attend. Given the secondary market prices of some of these limited and rare convention goodies, many people did this. I always wondered why Integrity Toys would even allow themselves to act as the intermediary in these arrangements. In the past, you could register under your name and your “proxy” would pick up your stuff. The bookkeeping alone on these arrangements must have been a nightmare. From a legal standpoint, these arrangements are lawsuits waiting to happen ( calling all lawyers to jump in here with your opinions). If someone legally registers to receive a product and you deliver that product to their “proxy”, then their “proxy” doesn’t deliver…who is on the hook for the product? By my estimations, because Integrity Toys put themselves in the middle of that one…they are left having to satisfy both parties. WHAT A NIGHTMARE. From a business standpoint, they are smart to get out of the business of proxies all together. People can still proxy but it is a private agreement between two individuals. I.T. is not involved. As far as they are concerned, they give product ( convention goodies) only to the person registered for convention. Smart, simple, clean.
Integrity Toys is doing something else different this year as well. They are giving a special convention doll to the WClub…not just convention going WClubbers but all WClub members if they are interested. It is a nice way of saying they value their customers and a nice boost to those who want to go to convention but just can’t swing it. Let’s face it, not everyone can go to these events. I feel lucky and blessed to have been able to go these past couple of years. You have to give it to a company that understands their customer base and is trying to speak to it’s ever changing and growing needs. Maybe I am being too philosophical but I liked the way they are handling it this year.
So…did I manage to snag myself a ticket in the free for all yesterday??? What do YOU think? 
NEWS FLASH: 2015 National Barbie Doll Collector Convention Doll
Last year at convention, we were told that Mattel would be taking over the design as well as manufacturing the convention dolls for all official conventions. While I was sad that we would most likely not see the collaboration with OOAK artist that I so loved, I understood the business decision behind it. Conventions are becoming a big deal now ,I believe, and the convention doll is one of the main perks of the entire convention. There were rumors after the last U.S. Barbie convention that the dolls for all conventions (U.S., Japanese and European) would be the same but with perhaps some small variations. The Japanese Barbie convention is this weekend. I was excited to see the doll they were given as it might be an indicator of what we would be receiving this year at NBDCC. This morning, the NBDCC committee released a photo of this years convention doll on FB.
To say I am surprised is an understatement. I had not realized how much I enjoyed the anticipation and the final “reveal” as part of the convention experience. While I understand the reasoning behind releasing the photo…these photos were going to be out there anyway as of the end of this weekend…I am not sure how to feel about having this information early. It’s weird.
source: NBDCC
How do I feel about the doll? She is a fabulous representation of theme I think. I love the whole Marlene Dietrich vibe.
How do others feel about the release of this information so far in advance of the U.S. convention??
Sound off….
Dark Moon Rising
I posted earlier this week about how some collectors will go back and forth over whether or not to purchase a particular doll. Here is another one that I was on the fence about. She is from the 2014 Integrity toys Gloss Convention collection.
Dark Moon
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
source: www.integritytoys.com
source: www.integritytoys.com
source: www.integritytoys.com
The promo pictures didn’t do it for me and the purple disco dress CERTAINLY wasn’t doing anything to recommend this doll to me. The disco theme is just not what I like to collect. Something about this doll spoke to me, however, and I am glad I purchased her. Here is why…
For photos below
Model: Dark Moon Poppy Parker
Gown: Shadow of Her Smile Poppy Parker
Jewelry: Fashion Royalty Regal Solstice Anja
Obviously I was having some quality time with Photoshop on a few of these shots. I have to say that the facial screening on this Poppy is a bit more sophisticated than the norm for Miss Poppy. We saw this same palette on the Poppy’s that were introduced at IFDC this year. To be perfectly honest, I am not sure I am ready to say goodbye to the dewy eyed fresh faced Poppy quite yet. This harder, more polished Poppy does make for some dramatic photos though.
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!
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.
2013 IT Convention Thoughts and Reflections
Now that the dust has settled…just a bit…and the bags have been unpacked (still waiting on boxes though), I am sitting back and reflecting with my cup of morning coffee. What did I think of this year’s convention? First and foremost, I think I need to say a huge “Thank You!” to the Newsum family and the staff at Integrity Toys for an incredible experience. Integrity Toys is owned and run by the Percy Newsum but it looks like the entire family comes to help out at these conventions. The family-owned and run business is a dying breed in our fast-paced eBay-buying, Amazon-downloading world of consumerism. All of the designers are also present and mingling with people. IT Marketing Director Alain Tremblay and Carol Roth who are often the voice and face of Integrity — especially during the company webinars — are ever-present emceeing the events and working the crowd. I can’t even quantify how lovely it is to interact with the people who actually help bring this wonderful product to our homes. It is a connection that makes me feel good about buying the product and that is just not something you can buy in this world market. It is carefully cultivated and, in my opinion, it is smart business. You leave these conventions feeling like you are a very valued customer and an honored guest. I have to give a shout out to table 22 here as well. This lovely group of ladies and one gentleman hosted by the fabulous Hilda made my daughter and I feel like honored guests too. A big “Thank you” from the bottom of my heart for making my daughter’s first IT convention super special and fun. Words cannot express how wonderful you were to her {sniff, sniff} and that means more to this Mom than you know.
I also want to thank my readers..many of whom came up to me at convention and gave me a verbal and actual hug when they said how much they enjoyed the blog, flickr photos and/or youtube videos. I really appreciated and loved the comments from people as I posted and I will endeavor to be better about responding to blog comments in the future.
My college degree is in business and finance so the evolution of this business is infinitely fascinating to me. It is the Disney model of business: bring people in, give them a happy and fun experience and they will open their pocket books. Give them an exceptional experience and that pocket book opens wider. This event was extremely well organized. This convention, in my opinion, had one of the strongest convention collections I have seen. There was something for just about everyone. The looks were elegant, strong, edgy in places and sublimely vintage couture in others. The accessories…jewelry, shoes etc…were excellent as well. The shoes in particular were a big bonus because every exquisite pair was another choice of shoe the FR2 body foot could wear. Collectors of the FR2 line have long lamented the need for more shoes for this body type. Because there was an extra meal event this year, most conventioneers had the opportunity to purchase at least two centerpieces…some even had the chance to purchase three. Three out of the four events had an absolutely beautiful gift doll given as a gift. I realize that this year was special being the 10 year anniversary and this kind of swag is not de rigueur for conventions going forward but WOW was it nice to receive. The quality of these gifts was really exceptional. This was not your average convention, folks. I think we all walked away with that feeling. My only negative comment and it is a minor one, was the discovery that the “Black Orchid” Vanessa’s dress is not easily removable. This was a centerpiece doll for the final dinner and she was dressed in a Jason Wu runway design. It works out great if you want to leave her in this dress…not so great for us redressers. Hilda was able to snip a strap and fashion a fix for me. The only way to remove the dress without snipping a strap is to take the doll’s head off. I was just too chicken to do that with this doll (afraid I would mess up the amazing updo).
So what was the total take away swag you might ask…well…. the doll haul from this event broke down like this. **Note: The list below does not include style lab dolls. I don’t collect these dolls so I did not attend the style lab. Sorry 😦 **
The Doll Haul
$ – denotes you had to spend money above what you spent on convention package
25 possible Dolls, two outfits, one shoe pack
Convention collection –$ (dolls that you were able to purchase as an attendee)
October Issue Agnes
Paparazzi Darling Adèle
Bittersweet Eugenia
Breathless Véronique
Brazen Beauty Natalia
Bewitching Véronique
Star in the Making Poppy Parker
IT Direct Hard Metal Lilith
IT Direct Anja
IT Direct Tricks up her Sleeve Poppy
IT Direct Tulabelle
IT Shoe Pack
Centerpiece Dolls –$ (dolls you were able to purchase via lottery)
After Tonight Eugenia Perrin-Frost™
Elegant Evening Poppy Parker™
Bellissima Natalia Fatalé
Story Of My Life Victoire Roux™
Black Orchid Vanessa Perrin™
Workshop Dolls –$ (dolls purchased as part of workshop package)
Victorious Glamour Victoire Roux™
Poppy’s Makeup Makeover Poppy Parker™
Shining Star FR: Monogram™
W Cosmetics Hair Care Fashion Royalty®
Convention gifts (dolls that were given as gifts)
Interlude FR: Monogram
Nightfall Agnes Von Weiss™
Especially For You Poppy Parker™
Dangerous To Know Kyori Sato™
Night at Ciro’s Victoire Roux™ ** outfit**
Completist FR: Monogram™ Accessory Pack **outfit**
Midnight Star Elise Jolie Convention Doll
Not a bad haul eh? About this time, many collectors complain about the steep markup many of these dolls sell for in the secondary market (eBay or doll boards etc.) Keep in mind that conventioneers paid around $425-450 a ticket to get in. Many if not most also had hotel and airline/travel cost in addition to this. There is also the issue of time spent standing in line to get into the sales room for extras and money spent shipping or incurring extra luggage fees getting all this loot home. I think it is just downright silly to expect conventioneers to sell convention items for the convention purchase price. The simple price of the centerpiece doll they purchased is not the total out of pocket cost for that doll. If you think the markup is too high, don’t buy it. Just sayin’
I also just have to add that when it came time to figure out how to get all of this loot home, Integrity was all over it. What I could not fit in my luggage, I had to ship. I flew out later in the afternoon Sunday so I went down to Integrity Toys’ shipping center around mid-morning. I had three boxes to ship (Hey!…no judging!!) and I was in and out of that shipping room in 10 minutes. A professional UPS store could not have done any better. It was fantastic!!
“So which ones are your favorites Rebecca?” {said in a television interviewer voice}…..
…Well…that is a really tough question. I would have to put Kyori high up on the list as well as the workshop and convention Elises. I am also a huge fan of the new FR2 body but am NOT a fan of the funky stands they come with. I am glad I have a large supply of stands from previous years.
Integrity Toys “The Premiere” Convention Day 2 Part III
The Fashion Royalty Feud Game Show Dinner with Mark Tinkey
Well put the blame on Mame honey!! If you love Rita Hayworth, you will love this one. This is the centerpiece that greeted us upon entering the ballroom for Day two’s dinner event.
Bellissima
Natalia Fatalé
2013 Convention Exclusive Centerpiece
And if a visit from Rita Hayworth wasn’t enough, all the conventioneers were gifted with this lovely lady.
Dangerous To Know
Kyori Sato™ Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Giveaway
Gorgeous!!
The evening wrapped up with a fairly humorous and at times groan worthy game of Family Fued in which two teams(picked at random from the audience) battled for points while answering Fashion Royalty questions. I learned that I can’t remember any names from previous years collections and am not able to name more that two convention dolls. Scary.
Integrity Toys “The Premiere” Convention Day 2 Part II
Raffles and Workshops
I spent the afternoon looking at amazing raffle items competition entries. There are so many creative and talented collectors at this convention.
Competition entries for diorama:
Competition entries for design:
My favorite, a beautiful creation by my dear friend Hilda of Bellissima Couture
Incredible OOAK Raffle items:
Where all my raffle tickets went….. An amazing OOAK Victoire by Chris Stoekel.
My daughter and I also took an informative and hands on workshop with Matt Sutton where we all learned how to repaint Poppy’s face.
Many of us ( myself included) decided to just practice on paper instead of the doll. I had the pleasure of sitting next to the witty and talented John P. in this class.
When the workshop was over, it was time to get ready for dinner and another fabulous centerpiece doll to drool over…… Day Two, Part III coming up shortly.
Integrity Toys “The Premiere” Convention Day 2 Part I
The Poppy Parker Luncheon
For many of us who collect Barbie and Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker is perhaps the perfect in-between road between the two. Many Barbie collectors have come into Fashion Royalty collecting through Poppy Parker so it can come as no surprise that the Poppy Parker luncheon is a highly anticipated event. We expected a stunning centerpiece and boy oh boy did Integrity deliver.
Elegant Evening
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Centerpiece
photo source: Integrity Toys, Inc.
After a somewhat eclectic and interesting buffet lunch, Integrity Toys went above and beyond by gifting everyone with an absolutely stunning Poppy Parker doll.
Especially For You
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2013 Convention Exclusive Giveaway
Thank you David Buttry and Integrity Toys!!!!
IFDC 2013–Horror High Vegas!!!
The International Fashion Doll Convention was held this weekend in Las Vegas. The theme was Horror High Vegas and the exclusive dolls that were offered and given at the convention did not disappoint attendees.
As has become standard with Integrity Toys and its relationship with IFDC, all of the dolls come from the Integrity Toys NU Fantasy line. This is a realm where fantasy, drama and high couture fashion mix for an interesting and edgy look and feel.
Photos are courtesy of Integrity Toys, Inc.
Convention Exclusive
Item #91321
Dark Fable
Horror High Vegas!!!
2013 IFDC IT DIRECT Exclusive Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 US
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Head Sculpt: Imogen™
Body Type: Fashion Royalty®
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Duo-Toned Black and Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
The Convention Doll
Item #91320
Glam Vamp
Horror High Vegas!!!
2013 IFDC Exclusive Convention Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $175.00 US
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Head Sculpt: Anja™
Body Type: Fashion Royalty®
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
The Convention Companion Doll
Item #91322
Blood Lines
Horror High Vegas!!!
2013 IFDC Exclusive Companion Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 US
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Head Sculpt: Tatiana™ (V 1.0)
Body Type: Fashion Royalty®
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Jet Black with White Streaks
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
If you are a WClub member, a small number of all of these beauties will be up for lottery purchase. For more in depth reporting and photos from this convention, feel free to visit Shuga’s excellent blog Shuga Shug’s Blog
Milan Boating Season is Open
The Italian Doll Convention was held in Milan this past month and the reports from this event spell out a most fantastic time. The reports are so glowing that I am seriously considering a trip to Milan next year to experience some of the fun. Like the Paris Fashion Doll Festival, a variation of one of the BFMC’s Silkstone Barbies was given as the convention doll. She is being referred to as “Milan Boater” and is a honey blond version of the 2013 BFC club doll “Boater Ensemble”
Source: Dutch Barbie World
Thanks to a very generous and lovely friend, I had the opportunity to obtain a “Milan Boater” and I love her.
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 
A Big “Thank You” !!!
I returned late yesterday from my “Tropicalia” adventure and besides an extreme case of dolly overload, I feel overwhelmed with an intense gratitude for the experience. Firstly, I am very grateful to the entire Newsom family and the Integrity Toys team for a most excellent convention. This is only my second Fashion Royalty convention and I was amazed again this year by the warmth and generosity of the people who run it. They make a point of greeting you by your name and making conversations. I was sitting in the hotel lobby waiting for my shuttle to the airport and one of the Newsom family made a point of coming up to me and asking if I had a good time and wished me safe travel. That’s some nice folks right there. I love that the designers are right in the middle of things. You see them everywhere at convention. Jason Wu is there at the last banquet and accessible while he chats with collectors and has pictures taken. It’s just way cool.
Secondly, I wanted to express how very touched and humbled I feel that people took the time to comment via flickr or blog, come up and greet me at convention and send emails. I just feel down right verklempt that so many are reading the blog and watching the flickr photos AND are willing to verbalize it. I am more grateful than you will ever know and it is a huge {Hug} for me. Just wanted to say that {Sniff, sniff}
Lastly I just wanted to express how very happy I was to meet some of my fellow bloggers, make new connections with other collectors and have the opportunity to meet some folks whose work I really, really admire.
Group {{Hug}} 
Tropicalia–A Photo Recap of the Gifts from Integrity Toys
These are the items conventioneers receive as part of their convention ticket purchase . Some of these items were given at events for which there was an additional charge ( ie WClub luncheon)
There were some 1/6 deck chairs , blow up pool chairs and Jem earbuds given as well but I don’t have pictures
** photos are property of Integrity Toys**
Wrap-ture
Anja™ Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway
Lemon Crush
Loni Lawrence Basic Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway
In Step
16" Doll Shoe Pack
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway
Shoe Win
12" FR2 Doll Shoe Pack
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway
High Point
Vanessa Perrin Convention Welcome Kit Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive
Fame by Frame
Imogen Dressed Doll Convention Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive
Tropicalia–A Photo Recap of the Centerpiece Dolls
These are very limited edition dolls ( edition size typically around 200) that are available for purchase to a couple of people at each table.
**Photos are property of Integrity Toys**
Force of Nature
Agnes Von Weiss Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece
Sea Breeze
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece
Sheen Siren
16” Elsa Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece Doll
Escapism
Elise Jolie™
FR: Squared Dressed Doll
2012 Troplicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece
High Profile
Eugenia Perrin Frost Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece
And this one was a doll available for purchase at WClub luncheon. She was not a table centerpiece but was an exclusive to the convention attendees.
Saint Tropez
Victoire Roux Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive
