Alta Moda for All Collectors!
Integrity Toys just announced another goodie for collectors! As I have explained in previous blog posts, for the past couple of Integrity Toys conventions the advanced design competition winner gets to have their design produced by IT. It’s a really nice perk and what an incentive for the incredibly talented pool of IT collectors. This past year the advanced design competition was won by Salvador Lopez Arriaga.
Here are some images I took of his design entry at the convention:
Congratulations Salvador!! You made Karolin look stunning and many collectors are looking forward to adding your amazing work to their collection. Here is the finished Integrity Toys production doll.
Alta Moda
Karolin Stone™ Dressed Doll
The NU. FACE™ Collection
2016 Design Competition Winner
Edition Size: TBD
Estimated Delivery: Spring 2018
W Club Only Retail Price: $135.00 US + Shipping and Handling
General Public Retail Price: $145.00 US + Shipping and Handling
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Karolin Stone™
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Platinum Champagne Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
You have to give Integrity Toys an A+ for staying true to the original design. They faithfully reproduced it down to the doll Mr. Arriaga used! Feel free to follow Salvador on his Instagram account as he continues to share his design projects. I have followed him for over a year now and he never fails to inspire and amaze.
OK…so what do you need to know to order this doll? 1) If you are WClub member, use the link in the email that was sent to you by noon ET September 19, 2017 . 2) If you are not a WClub member, I am assuming this lovely will be available in their shop at The Integrity Toys website after September 19th. At the time of this posting, they have not given specific information other than it will be available to the general public. That could mean IT direct or through their dealers. I will post more information when I have it.
-Rebecca
What a Metamorphosis!
Integrity Toys’ W Club just announced their latest club offering to members and she’s not just a beauty but a gift set beauty offering….always a plus! This one is yet another example of the emerging design talents of Jessy Ayala ! Well done Jessy!!
Metamorphosis
Erin Salston™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
The Heirloom Collection
2017 W Club Exclusive
Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Arrival: Early Spring 2018
Pricing: $175.00 US + S & H
(Limit of one per W Club membership)
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: ERIN 2.0
Body: NU. FACE 2.5
Foot Sculpt: HIGH-HEELED
Skin Tone: HUNGARIAN
Hair Color: MIDNIGHT BROWN
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Like What you see?? But wait…there is more! This one is a gift set people!
Possible design inspiration is right off the runway from Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier 2017 Spring Couture
Wow right?!! I realize ( and totally relate to) that some are completely turned off by the fact that the shorts look was sported by Kendell Jenner on a red carpet event but lets not forget…the original look was designed by Alexandre Vauthier.
How adorable is that little butterfly headband?!! And I love the blue and white print with the facial screening of this doll. Soft and elegant. I don’t know who the design inspiration was for the gown but the feeling for me is that soft mystical feel of the recent Dior couture shows by Maria Grazia Chiuri ,formally of Valentino. I love the whimsy coupled with edginess of this giftset. It’s a full meal deal! This addition to the Nu.Face line is also part of the “Heirloom” collection so the backstory reveals that the little butterfly crown has been passed down through generations in Erin’s family. Sweet story. I am really enjoying the fun Jessy appears to be having with this line.
If you are a W Club member, you have until noon EST 9/8/2017 to order this one. Check for the links in your email. If you are not a member, check the secondary markets after this beauty is released ( not until 2018).
-Rebecca
2017 Integrity Toys Nu.Face Collection Revealed!!
This collection marks Jessy Ayala’s second season as lead designer for the Nu.Face line and he has not disappointed. He has provided a collection rich in color and nostalgia while keeping it edgy and current. This collection seems to draw inspiration from the 2016 Louis Vuitton fashion shows as well as the accessories. Let’s take a moment to talk about the accessories. They are BEYOND people. Jessy’s attention to every minute detail in this line amazes and astounds. If you love Louis Vuitton bags…you will love this line. Jessy explained in the webinar that his basic inspiration for this line drew on objects of value..heirlooms. He explained there are romantic notes with rich jewel tone colors and a definite haunted mansion feel. Therefore, each doll has some kind of heirloom in her set. Also important to note, all of the characters have last names now! So enough of my blathering…let’s get to the dolls.
Charmed Life
Imogen Lennox Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Imogen
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Ginger
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
How cute are those freckles?!!! From the titian hair to the combat boots…LOVE!! The back of the shirt is MAJOR and that purse…don’t even get me started with the purse. I love that the shirt is a body suit because they just fit better when dressing the doll IMO. Let’s also take a moment to appreciate the thigh high fish nets! The facial screening , according to Jessy, on this Imogen is an homage to Going Public Eugenia, a clear collector favorite…and again he brings in the heirloom nostalgia vibe with the facial screenings. Nicely done Mr. Ayala.
Heiress
Erin Salston Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: Amber Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
And again…the accessories are slaying me. Wait…is that a spider ring?!! Sign me up! For this doll, Jessy offered that the little travel case is the heirloom…and what an heirloom. That case put this doll in the my shopping cart. The shoes helped it along and that spider ring clinched it. That jacket with it’s split sleeves intrigue me and the skirt has a LOT of mix and match potential. The screening on this gorgeous Latino skin toned Erin is an homage to Paparazzi Bait Adele. Vibrant and sultry. Stunning.
Neo-Romantic
Rayna Ahmadi Dressed Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 775
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $140.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Rayna
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Latino
Hair Color: Dark Espresso
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Wow!! while this is not the style I collect ( the high cut legs on the bodysuit have the Mom in me saying “ nope “ ), I can appreciate the styling. The accessories are beyond again. The heirloom of this look is the bracelet. Those tassel earrings are all that and a bag of chips too. The glasses add to the overall motocross vibe with the pants. I am again amazed at the details of this ensemble. Look at all those topstitched seams in those pants! Holy Cow! The facial screening on this lady is flat out gorgeous and I considered getting this one just for the doll. Will most likely regret it later but I passed. I love how that mulberry stripe in the pants is brought forward by the lip color. I also appreciate the two tones of soft greyish blue Jessy has paired with the rich black and vibrant berry color. Yummmmmm!
Vanity & Glamour
Nadja Rhymes Close-Up Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $120.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Sterling Silver
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Fierce!! Too fierce for words almost. From that soft petal shrug to the antique heirloom mirror, this woman owns it. She is also an homage to Paparazzi Bait Adele in facial screening. For me, this lady is all about that silver hair and sulrty eyes. I’m not super excited about the lavender hued lips but that can be tweaked some. In the early days of Integrity Toy’s collections, there were offerings of lingerie dolls and Jessy is bringing that bag around with this heirloom theme. Love that.
Hauntingly Lovely
Ayumi Nakamura Close-Up Doll
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 825
Estimated Delivery: Fall/Winter 2017
Retail Price: $120.00 US
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Ayumi 3.0
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Baby Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
If Nadja was the sultry, then this Erin is the soft romantic antithesis..well..until you get to those leather boot spats!! Wow!! Love!! And they are like textured snakeskin leather like too. Oh…my…word. My heart can’t take much more LOL! The heirloom in this set is the brush. The baby blonde tresses and softened facial screening bring out the romance in this set.
If you are interested at all about these offerings, run don’t walk to your IT dealers for these dolls people. They are selling out fast.
And now for the set everyone wants but only a few lucky ducks will be able to get. Time for a lottery folks and this time the twins are the coveted want and need for many collectors.
Poetic Beauty
Lilith and Eden Blair Twin-Doll Gift Set
The Heirloom Collection
The 2017 NU. Face™ Collection
Edition Size: 925
Estimated Delivery: September 2017
Retail Price: $199.00 US
*** THIS GIFT SET WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA INTEGRITY TOYS DEALERS!***
THIS WILL BE OFFERED VIA A W CLUB EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY FROM IT DIRECT LATER THIS YEAR (MORE DETAILS TO COME).
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Lilith and Eden
Body: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Mahogany (Lilith) and
Pale Honey (Eden)
This set has me all gooey inside. LOVE!! All the accessories alone would have me buying but the twins ( especially Lilith) are my favorites. That leather crossover vest on Eden…Dying! Lilith’s entire outfit has me fainting. Add in the LV bags and I’m a goner. Oh lottery Gods, may you shine favorably on me…or…in the event I miss out on this one…may you give me sharp elbows with which to battle in the secondary market for this set.
So that is the Nu.Face collection for this year. Wow!! Don’t you feel like you have eaten a really good meal at a Michelin starred restaurant?!! There were so many highlights of this collection that I can’t pick a favorite doll. I would have to give the win to the detailed accessories though and the general cohesiveness and feel of the collection. There was something for everyone I think. If you wanted soft romantic, you got it…if you wanted edgy fierce…you got that too. I also think Mr. Ayala has given the market that youthful fashion forward vibe that many collectors have been wanting to return to Nu.Face. This look is current. It is now and extremely marketable. Excellent job done by the young rising talent of Jessy Ayala and smart of Integrity Toys to bring him on board.
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