Poppy at the Flower Market
When I started making 1/6 flowers, it was with this diorama in mind. I wanted to do a French style flower market. I started with 1/6 roses and then just kind of took off into other types and varieties. I have not stopped. I work predominately in paper. All kinds of paper from tissue through crepe paper and into thicker cardstock. Each flower type has it’s different personality that requires a different structure. That is part of the beauty of discovery when crafting I suppose. For me, there is a photo shoot concept at the end that drives me. I have had some really epic fails and also..I am happy to report…some extraordinary successes.
Part of the project for this flower market was the construction of the flower shop window. That was accomplished with foam core board, stucco spray paint , plastic and dollhouse molding. I figured out how to make the little French flower pails out of paper. This glorious Dior inspired suit by Chris Stoeckel for Integrity Toys fits Poppy beautifully. It just needed a French flower shop backdrop.
Model: Looks a Plenty Poppy Parker GS 2018
Suit, accessories and hat: East 59th Mid Day Venture Aurelia Grey
Set: ITFDS
Bistro table and chairs: miniChair on Etsy
Styling and Photography: Rebecca Berry for ITFDS
2021 WClub Registration is OPEN!!
It’s that time of year again folks….the Integrity Toys WClub is open for registration! It will run for three weeks then will be closed again until next year. If you are a collector of Integrity Toys dolls, this is a MUST buy in my opinion. A base membership is $50 and here is all you get with it.
- First-to-know Information & Sneak Peeks!
Find out information ahead of the general public, get sneak peeks at upcoming
dolls and more.
- 5 Guaranteed W Club Exclusive Dolls!
Get guaranteed opportunities to purchase at least *5* additional
exclusive W Club-only dolls during the year, including 2 Fashion Royalty/NU. Face
dolls, 2 Poppy Parker dolls and 1 additional exclusive doll.
– Members-only Forum!
Get exclusive access to our W Club members-only forum to meet
and chat with other collecting enthusiasts.
- $25 Coupon!
Get one $25 coupon per membership to be used towards any future
purchase of $99 or more in the IT Direct Shopping Cart
(Note: it can’t be used on memberships).
- Special Offers, Right-to-buy Lotteries & Contests!
Get so many other W Club perks, like special offers, discounts,
priority ordering windows, opportunities to enter our right-to-buy lotteries,
contests with real prizes, and more.
- Club-only Opportunities to Purchase Dolls & More!
Get additional opportunities to purchase exclusive and limited dolls
and more, beyond the 5 guaranteed W Club exclusive dolls and 3 upgrade dolls.
- Online Videos and/or Events!
Get special access to any W Club-only online event
videos, special interviews, and events from the comfort of your home.
- Priority Convention Registration!
Get a priority W Club-only registration window
for the 2021 Integrity Toys Convention, ahead of the general public.
- Private Q&A Sessions!
Get access to participate in private Q&A Sessions with Integrity designers.
- VIP Customer Service!
Get special VIP email access directly to the W Club Liaisons for your
collecting comments, questions and concerns.
But that is not all folks… there are three amazing upgrade doll options you can add to this years membership and they are all stunning!!
Fit To Print
Nadja Rhymes™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face® Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade
*$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0
Body Type: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Cinnamon
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Bring on the houndstooth I say!! I love that Jessy did this in pale lavender too. It’s glorious with Nadja’s cinnamon hair and a first for IT in using this hair color with this facemold. The larger purse is inspired by Dior’s book tote
And small bag is inspired by JACQUEMUS “ Le Chiquito” bag
The outfit is another IT homage to Alaïa with an update to the jacket…fabulous translation!!
A definite must for any NuFace collector. This one is going in my cart for sure!!
Bijou
Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade Doll
*$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Elyse
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Deep Sable
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Ok..let’s start with the positives. I adore this Elsye face mold in A-tone skin color and sleek sophisticated updo with purple eye shadow. I adore the chunky gold accessories and emerald clasp bag. The shoes are ok. The dress…ummmm….urrrr….I got nothin’ . This is a rare miss for the super talented Jessy Ayala. I don’t get the gown at all. Maybe it just couldn’t translate in this scale well? If it were a two piece thing I could live with it and figure I would just use the top with a different skirt. Regrettably…it’s all one piece so the entire outfit is out for me. I have absolutely no idea where even to start to look for inspiration on this gown …and to be honest….no real desire to. Sorry Jessy. Love the doll, not the dress. Will buy just for the doll so it’s still a win for IT.
Pink Lemonade
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker® in Palm Springs Collection
2021 W Club Upgrade Doll
$140; (This doll will have a $25 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with a $115 + shipping/handling/taxes balance due at shipping time, approximately in Summer 2021).
Edition Size: TBD
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Pink
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
You had me at the pink hair David…you had me at the pink hair. Ohhhh my! Poppy is in Palm Springs this year according to designer David Buttry and she is fabulous in lemon and pink for this first design of the season. I adore the hair but the dress design is a close second. The blue eyes and berry kissed lips are giving me life here..the whole thing is just
Yep…she is definitely going in my shopping cart…no question.
So There you have it. Three fabulous upgrade dolls and a whole lot of perks for the base membership. Frankly, this membership is worth it for the chance to go to the convention alone. For those who like to attend, you need to be a WClub member because the convention sells out every year with just WClub members. The upgrade dolls are extra above and beyond the $50. It has been amazing to see this club grow each and every year. Love it.
If you are at all interested, you have until
to sign up. If interested, click here to go to Integrity Toys WClub signup page.
-Rebecca
Poppy Parker: The Model Traveler Collection
Hello everyone! Coming to you from quarantine in the Pacific Northwest of the United States . I hope this blog post finds you in good health and looking forward towards hope and happiness. I know most if not all of us were more than ready for some good doll collecting news so the new release from Integrity Toys and their very popular Poppy Parker line was a long cool drink of water in the middle of this quarantine desert.
David Buttry has given us a treat with this latest collection. He takes us on an aggressive world tour just at the time when we are most thirsty for dreams of travel. The journey is rich in sophistication, details and Jackie O’ styling from the late 60’s and early 70’s. While this time period is probably my least favorite for fashion, David manages to convince me otherwise with these dolls. I want every last one of them including the lottery. Let’s get started with the journey….
We start our travels in New York.
Hello, New York!
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Late May 2020
Suggested Retail Pricing: $145.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
• 12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Fresh tweed ensemble composed of an overcoat with matching skirt and perfectly
matched mint-colored ruffled blouse;
• Knee length boots;
• Large tote bag;
• Sunglasses;
• Earrings, bracelets and ring;
• Alternate pair of gloved hands;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.
This titian haired beauty exemplifies the style and aesthetic David Buttry was going for. A Jackie O vibe in the late 60’s and 70’s. The travel bag is specially designed and screen printed to emulate vintage luggage of the time. From the tips of her manicured fingers to the bottom of her rounded grey booted feet, She screams cool, calm, sophisticated and stylish. Lots of mix and match pieces to play with here folks and those grey gloved hands are FR white so can be used with so many other dolls too. She is definitely traveling in style.
Next, we board for Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Twilight
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Late May 2020
Suggested Retail Pricing: $145.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
• 12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Totally MOD long sleeved, micro-sequined A-line dress, worn over a sparkling sleeveless micro-
dress;
• Silver “chrome leather” shoes;
• Silver “chrome leather” clutch with chain handle;
• Oversized triangular panel earrings;
• 2 bangle bracelets;
• 2 finger rings;
• Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.
Love the 1960’s – or possibly Princess Lea vibe going on with this hair!
According to David, this hairstyle was one he had used on a previous OOAK for IT convention and wanted to use it again. I searched through my photo archive and sure enough…voila!
The outfit is an homage per David I believe to a highly sought after Vintage Japanese exclusive Barbie outfit. This one below sold on Ebay in Canada for around $1500 in 2019. If there is an official name for this outfit please let me know. I am woefully ignorant of vintage Barbie and am always happy to be educated.
I love it this doll! I love the multiple parts of this fashion too. You can layer it or not depending on what kind of look you want to go for. The mod jewelry is just the right accompaniment. Her coloring is very reminiscent of “Out of this World Poppy Parker” and she is one of my favorites so no surprise I am drawn to this one as well. She was the one who caught my eye first when IT released images and apparently this one is a favorite of the designer David Buttry as well.
Next on the world wind tour is Milan…
Mad for Milan
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Late June/Early July 2020
Suggested Retail Pricing: $145.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: Sun Kissed
Hair Color: Brown Black Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
• 12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Long, glamorous floor length leopard print coat worn over a fun long-sleeved,
black A-Line dress;
• Faux "suede" thigh high boots;
• Faux croc "leather" handbag;
• Sunglasses;
• Long chain necklace with pendant;
• Multi-use chain belt;
• Earrings, 3 bracelets and wrist cuff;
• Alternate pair of gloved hands;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.
This doll is all about that coat! Love the bumped hairstyle with simple band and adore that David did her in a sunkissed skin tone. I have been enthralled with the Italian miniseries based on the book “ My Brilliant Friend” so this doll was just what I needed for 1960’s Italian high fashion. The accessories and jewelry in particular are a notch above. The chain belt included with this set can be used as a belt or necklace so some nice options.
Last stop…the city of Lights!…Paris
Sizzling in Paris
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker™: The Model Traveler Collection
Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls
Expected Ship Date: Late June/Early July 2020
Suggested Retail Pricing: $145.00
IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY
*Info will be sent to W Club members closer to the ship date, approx. mid-June
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Foot Sculpt: High Heel
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Included:
• 12-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Elegant ruby red floor length evening gown with beading detail at the bust and faux fur
stole;
• Red heels with rhinestone detail;
• Clutch purse with rhinestone detail;
• Gauntlet gloves;
• Rhinestone earrings, ring and cuff bracelet;
• Alternate pair of opera length gloved hands;
• Alternate pair of hands with long manicure;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.
Wow!! Poppy is all grown up!! This is sophistication with a capitol “S”! I love that they chose the Opéra Garnier as a backdrop for this one. It definitely adds that extra level of glamour. This is a very sexy and smart facial screening for Poppy. It’s the Bergdorf screening with a different eyebrow and boy does it work well. I love the sleek high ponytail and the deep garnet lip shade and dress color. Glittering jewels complete the opulent offering. I will definitely be entering the lottery for this lovely and I am sure I won’t be alone. I am happy to see the large edition sizes for this collection. That way many of us Poppy lovers will come away happy.
Many of us were left wondering at the end of this capsule presentation “Where is London?!” I have the answer to that….She was actually the very first Poppy Parker offering this year.
This was one of the WClub signup upgrade dolls. She represents the London stop on the Poppy World tour for 2020 per David. Glad I ordered her then so the completest collector in me will be happy.
One final note I am compelled to make about this collection is the adorable packaging. Alain Tremblay designed the most adorable Luggage/carryall box for this collection! I think many of us collectors will be keeping these boxes.
If you are interested in these lovely ladies, you will need to contact Integrity Toys dealers for them. The Sizzling in Paris Poppy will only be available to WClub members.
–Rebecca
Celebrating Easter with Poppies and Daisies
Happy Easter everyone!! Since we are all at home and anxious during this global pandemic ( and there is a sentence I never expected or wanted to write) Hilda Westervelt of Bellissima Couture and I wanted to bring a little pastel beauty to everyone’s day and week. I hope these images bring some joy to your day and some hope into your hearts. We will get through this together and come out stronger for it. And with that…lets get on with the photos. Hilda and I have collaborated again with Laduree as our inspiration.
All dresses were made by Hilda and are up for sale through her blog Bellissima Couture . She has a limited supply of each color. I have also made some coordinating bags and boxes for these. The dresses do not come with the hats. I added those for these images.
The bags and boxes are available now. Very limited quantity. The pillows and rose filled little box will come out a bit later. The flowers are not available…sorry folks ( my supplier for these is not producing currently). If you are just interested in the bags and boxes, contact me via email at raberry65@msn.com. If you are interested in the dress and bags/boxes, contact Hilda through her blog. Bag with 2 boxes is $15 plus S/H ( pink, blue, white). Bag with 1 box $10 plus S/H( mint green). Hat boxes are $12 plus S/H. Shipping and handling on the these especially internationally will be a bit more because items need to be shipped in boxes.
The lovely Lemon Frost Poppy Parker in her Easter bonnet by Rogier Corbeau of Dutch Fashion Doll World
The adorable Groovy Poppy Parker and hat by Judy O’Connell of Aponi Designs
Split Decision Poppy Parker with hat by Tiny Kitty Collier ( I think this was from the charity luncheon outfit??)
Keen Poppy Parker with another hat from Rogier Corbeau of Dutch Fashion Doll World.
Digital Hugs to all and please, please, please keep up social distancing. Remember that we are doing it for others as well as ourselves. Also, if I have any followers who are health care workers in any capacity…you have my continued whole hearted respect and admiration for the valiant jobs you are doing.
-Rebecca
Tulip Festival!
There is a tulip festival about to happen over at Bellissima Couture. As many of you know, Hilda Westervelt( Bellissima Couture) and I are good friends and frequently collaborate on projects together. I met Hilda through this wonderful world of collecting and I am so thankful every day for that friendship. That’s why when we get to work together on something, it becomes extra special.
Recently, Hilda and I worked on developing a set of fabrics for some of her divine fashions. I came up with a tulip fabric that Hilda then helped me tweak to bring it into better scale with her fashions. This is how the collaboration turned out. I love working with my amazingly talented friends!
Model: Double Agent Poppy Parker
Dress: Bellissima Couture
Shoes: Mattel
Jewelry: Integrity Toys
Purse: Mydollhouse2005 on Instagram
So if you are interested in this lovely creation, look for it on Bellissima Couture’s website today!
-Rebecca
Spring Fever–Sophisticated
Still dreaming of spring here in the dreary rain filled days of a Pacific Northwest winter. I have already shown some fun more casual fashions. Today I’m going full on couture with two fashions and models that brought Spring into the studio for a swoon worthy day of pastels.
Model: Making an Entrance Karolin Stone from Integrity Toys ( Her hair has been changed)
Suit and hat: HOANGANHKHOI on Etsy
Shoes: Integrity Toys
Jewelry: Integrity Toys
The construction of this gorgeous creation is incredible. Beautifully tailored and sewn! The beading!! I Die!!
Next up is a pink confection from my bestie Miss Hilda of Bellissima Couture
Model and Jewelry: Pink Powder Puff Poppy Parker from Integrity Toys
Gown: Bellissima Couture
Shoes: Paul Zhangby on Ebay
Nobody does these silk and lace creations like Hilda! Nobody! The perfect confection for this pink Poppy.
And…because I am all about botanicals right now…had to do this!
Looking forward to Spring!!
-Rebecca
Spring Fever-Casual
It’s a known fact that in the Pacific Northwest we many times don’t really see sunshine for months and months from November through February. The holidays take up some of that time and normally we Pacific Northwesterners deal with it well during that time. Once the holidays are over though…all bets are off. I normally hit January with a hunger for the sun. If the sun doesn’t come to us, I will invent it in my photos. I’m bringing out the pastels and dreaming of sunshine!!
Model: Looks a Plenty Poppy Parker
Dress: Bellissima Couture
Shoes: Paul Zhangby on Ebay
Sunglasses: ITFDS
And because it’s fun to play around with Lightroom and Photoshop sometimes…. Love this silver haired Poppy!
Model: Midnight Decadence Poppy Parker
Dress: Munle on Etsy ( he sells through HOANGANHKHOI on Etsy)
Shoes: Mattel
Purse: @MyDollhouse2005 on Instagram
This gown is all kinds of yumminess. I adore it!! Pair it with this adorable 1/6 scale Hermes Kelly bag and all is well in the world.
-Rebecca
For those interested in the scarf and sunglasses set from previous blog post, you need to email me at raberry65@msn.com
Poppy Breaks Out
Hello intrepid followers. It feels like every time I try to get to the blog something blocks the path. For the past month and a half it’s been mother nature and a pesky furnace that just doesn’t want to get with the program. While snow is beautiful and it turns the studio into one big snow globe…it it isn’t heated, its no fun to be in there. After some very stern language and a good furnace doctor…we are back in business in the studio.
I took delivery of some new backgrounds recently for another product photography project and realized they work really well for doll photography as well. The company is called Replica Surfaces. They are kind of pricey for doll photography but might be worth the investment if you want easy to set up and sturdy. I am not being compensated at all for this plug. Just passing on information on a product that I have enjoyed using.
New doll in the studio!! I recently received Rendez Vous in Rio Poppy Parker from the Mission to Brazil Poppy Parker collection. The second I got her, I saw her in green. I had recently seen a stunning Vanity Fair cover of Lupita Nyong’o
And I was inspired by a dress by Rimdoll on Etsy. Here is the product of that inspiration and a newly warm studio.
And because I was having fun with Photoshop, I decided to do some color variations including an early Valentines Day image. Hope you enjoy.
Thank you all for you patience! Looking forward to warmer days and a better relationship with my furnace. I guess you could say we are currently in therapy .
-Rebecca
Well Hello Miss Ginger!!
The WClub just announced it’s 5th and final club doll for the year and it was an amazing way to end Poppy Parker’s 10th anniversary year. David Buttry finally released his much anticipated friend ( or is it frenemy) Ginger Gilroy. He did it in the best way possible…giftsetted with a Poppy.
Friend or Foe
Poppy Parker™ and Ginger Gilroy™ Gift Set
The Poppy Parker™ Collection
2019 W Club Exclusive
Estimated Arrival: End of April 2020
Price: $199 + S & H
Edition Size: TBA
Head Sculpt: Poppy and Ginger (new character sculpt!)
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Skin Tone: FR White (Poppy) and Cream (Ginger)
Hair Color: Dark Ash Blonde (Poppy) and Titian Red (Ginger)
Foot type: High heeled
Eyelashes: Yes, hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Miss Gilroy is scrumptious!!! A fitting frenemy to our beloved Poppy. I can’t wait to see what David comes up with for her. I adore the colors and fashions he chose! While I have never been a huge fan of a bubble dress or gown, I adore the light blue confection that Ginger has. The beautiful lavender that adorns Poppy will be welcome when they arrive in the spring of 2020.
Yummy!!!
I adore the lavishness of the accessories too. I like that we now have 2 pairs of white hands and long gloves that we can mix and match with our other Poppy’s. I also appreciated that David gave us two different kinds of wraps…one satin and one fur. Made for a nice change. I am loving the spring pastels as well. This was indeed a fitting way to end out Poppy’s 10th anniversary year. Well done Mr.Buttry!!
If you are not a WClub member(why not?!), you will not have direct access to this gift set. It’s a WClub exclusive. You will need to wait and watch on Ebay next spring. And if you are not a WClub member…you might want to consider membership which will come up again in February of 2020. Watch the blog for details.
-Rebecca
Let the Fun Begin!! 2019 WClub Registration is Open!!
Oh my word…do I even remember how to post to the blog anymore LOL! After a very slow year for Inside the Fashion Doll Studio and very minimal postings, I am looking forward to getting back to the studio and back into a regular blogging schedule. If you are still here, thanks for sticking with me.
I have a fun thing to announce with this resurrection of the blog. The WClub for 2019 is now open for registration!! You have until noon Eastern Time on March 3rd to get your registration in if you want to be part of the 2019 WClub. This is one I simply don’t miss. It’s a complete no brainer for me. This year the designers at Integrity Toys have some special perks and upgrade dolls available to lucky members. Let’s take a look…
The upgrade dolls are what everyone is excited to see….Here they are
Loving this modern look and that bag….swoon!! Designed by the Jessy Ayala.
Many of us are enjoying the return of the hommes! Designed by Jessy Ayala.
Well well well…Mais que nada!! Yes, this is playing on my headset as I type this . Yummy, yummy, yummy. I love the bangs, the dark hair color paired with the sun kissed skin. Also really digging this coral, aqua and bronze sun dress. Time for some caipirinhas people!! Designed by David Buttry.
Ok, so if you are interested in joining the WClub , click on the link below to get all the info about the club and how to purchase. Base Membership is $50 and upgrade dolls are additional.
https://www.wclubforum.com/2019clubregstart.html
You have until noon ET 3/03/2019 to join.
It’s a small window to sign up and once it’s over, registration is closed until the next year. If you enjoy collecting Integrity Toys products and want a chance at attending their convention, this club is a must. Just sayin’
-Rebecca
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Wishing you all a happy and blessed holiday season!
Model: OOAK Poppy Parker by Matt Sutton
Gown: custom gown by Natalia Kunafina on Ebay 2010chizhik and on Flickr
_-Rebecca
Poppy’s London Adventure!–The Swinging London Poppy Parker Collection
David Buttry gave us a sneak peak and a couple tastes of where he was going with his 2017 Poppy Parker collection at the 2016 Integrity Toys Convention last year. Here were some of the slides he shared.
And here were some of the dolls available at last convention that gave us a taste of what was to ahead in 2017 for Poppy Parker collectors
We knew Poppy was going back London in the 60’s…and David Buttry did not disappoint on that vision. And hold on folks…because per the email from Integrity Toys, this is just the first wave of this Poppy collection. The second wave will come later in the year!!!
Note: The dolls pictured in this post are prototypes. Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. Background props are not included.
Here are the new and oh so hip offerings for the first wave of the stellar Poppy Parker doll line from Integrity Toys for 2017!!
Sign of the Times
Poppy Parker™ 2 Doll Gift Set
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 825
Estimated Delivery: Mid to Late-Summer 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $180.00 US
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Brunette (Doll No.1) and Platinum Blonde (Doll No.2)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
It’s a Poppy giftset!! So per the write-up for this doll, Poppy has left Paris of last year ( blue polka dot outfit) and has gotten a makeover on Carnaby street in London. Her new look is the blond bob and white mini. Wow!! From prim and proper to hip and mod. Very nicely done!! Now I am the first one to say the 60’s are not my favorite fashion era but David Buttry has really put time and effort into the story and detail on these. This doll is worth it for the blond bob makeover doll alone. Add in the adorable brunette and the amazingly detailed accessories…total buy. I’m in.
Glad All Over
Poppy Parker™ Gift Set
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Mid to Late-Summer 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $160.00 US
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Another giftset!! ..but not with dolls…this time with clothing. According the write-up on this one, Poppy is debuting her new clothing line of “Poppy Gear”. This set comes with all the clothing and accessories pictured. I ADORE the facial screening on this one. There is quite the treasure trove of shoes in this pack as well. These fashions are straight off of Carnaby street. Love the blue dress with the orange striped tie the best. The color combination is perfect on this doll….and I don’t even like mod clothing…but I enjoy this. Thank you Mr. Buttry for helping me to see the appeal of the 60’s again.
Sunny Slickers
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Mid to Late-Summer 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Brunette Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
How adorable is she?!! I absolutely adore the accessories in this one. Can we all remember ( well all of us in a certain age bracket) the clear plastic umbrellas we toted to school every day?! Love the little collared sleeveless dress. Surprisingly enough though..I did not get this one. The overly bright pink lips, while totally accurate for the swinging 60’s were just too vivid for me. While I didn’t purchase this one, I can still appreciate her adorableness. She is just plain fun!
Downtown
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Edition Size: 725
Estimated Delivery: Mid to Late-Summer 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Light Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Okay…so this was the first doll in my shopping cart for this collection and I will give you one guess as to why. Do you need a hint? It’s in the accessories picture. Come on..I’m a photographer! Yep, that little camera had me all gooey inside. The watch and pink gloved hands also added to the appeal along with the soft facial screening and pastel tweed of this suit. But the camera…this is all about the camera for me. By the 1960’s the 35mm camera had all but taken over. What is that?…is it an old Halina 35x…could be an Spotmatix. Yes, I am THAT much of a camera geek. Anywhoo…Thank you David for this one. Love her and absolutely ADORE her accessories.
David Buttry and the Integrity Team also added a nice little dessert into this collection. The WClub offered up an event exclusive doll…not a lottery doll but a doll available to all club members. As popular as Poppy Parker is this is an especially nice perk. As a club member, I say “Thank You!!!” for that one. She is actually my favorite of this entire collection too.
Welcome to Misty Hollows
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Swinging London Collection
IT DIRECT EVENT EXCLUSIVE – WClub member exclusive
Edition Size: TBA
Estimated Delivery: Late Summer 2017
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Silver Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
Deadline for members to order her is very soon so check your emails or the forum!!
Love the facial screening on this one. Very reminiscent of Out of this World Poppy Parker and I adore that one too. For this design, David explained that she is acting in a spooking TV show called “Misty Hollows” hence the candle stick accessory. Nicely done Mr. Buttry.
As a whole, I found the first wave of this collection, from the initial offerings at last years convention to the new dolls just revealed this Friday, entirely cohesive and spot on for the time period it advertised. There was some diversity as far as skin tones and their was range within the line. What I mean by that is there were some more refined looks along with fun, flirty and hip. For those not entirely excited by the fashions of the 1960’s there were stellar accessories and beautiful facial screenings to admire and act as an enticement to buy. A well thought out and cohesive lineup in my opinion. Mr. Buttry stayed true to his vision as expressed at the 2016 convention while trying to appeal to the very diverse collecting tastes of the Poppy Parker collector community. Not an easy thing to do. It’s a very fine needle to thread but I feel David Buttry has successfully done it with this collection.
To David …I raise my glass…job well done!
For those of you who are reading this and and wanting to get any of these dolls ( except for Misty Hollows..she is only available to club members) , you might want to call an Integrity Toys Dealer sooner rather than later. These Poppy’s are going fast.
–Rebecca
2017 WClub Registration Begins!!
While some other clubs {cough…BFC…cough} have deferred their opening, Integrity Toys has just announced open enrollment for their 2017 WClub. Integrity Toys never fails to pull out the goodies for their WClub and this year is no exception.
Let’s start with the upgrade dolls! There are three this year and if you sign up for all three…there is a gift involved!!
Riviera Drama
Agnes Von Weiss™ Dressed Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
2017 W Club Upgrade Doll
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2017
Edition Size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Agnes Von Weiss
Hair Color: Raven (Black)
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled / Traditional
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Cream
So…this year Integrity Toys and the WClub did things a little differently. They basically polled the 2016 WClub members to see what face mold, skin tone and hair color combination they would like to see in a club upgrade doll. They gave members a little over 2 weeks to vote and here are the results.
It would appear that the majority of members voted for a cream skin toned, raven haired Agnes. This was actually my vote so I’m kind of stoked to see the actual product. I have to admit…I am a little nervous about ordering a doll that I have only seen a sketch of but it is what I voted for so I’m in.
Popster!
Poppy Parker Dressed Doll
2017 Club Upgrade Doll
The Swinging London Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2017
Edition Size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Hair Color: Warm Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Traditional / Original Poppy Parker Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
As David Buttry told us at the last IT convention, Poppy is headed to London in the 60’s. This lady certainly embodies that! I love that she has this lovely brown hair. While the 60’s are not a time period that I like to collect fashion wise, I can still appreciate the design and aesthetics of this Poppy. Love her white gloved hands and jaunty hat. Thumbs up David!
Majesty
Giselle Diefendorf™ Dressed Doll
The NU. Face Collection
2017 Club Upgrade Doll
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2017
Edition Size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Giselle Diefendorf
Hair Color: Soft Bronze
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: NF 2.0
Foot Sculpt: Traditional NF Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Oh…my…Word!!! You had me at the Fabergé egg purse people!!! Don’t even get me started on the shoes. Modern day spats is what I am seeing…and me likes. I love this look. It is feminine and modern at the same time. I love that the Integrity team has found fabrics and trims that fit in so beautifully in this scale.
But wait there is more!!!
If you order all three upgrade dolls, the WClub is throwing in a bonus. Dioramas people…Dioramas!!
POPUP!
Diorama Playset
2017 Club Upgrade Diorama
Approximate Ship Date: Summer 2017
Edition Size: TBA (Determined by the total amount of orders received)
Tech Specs:
Approximate Width: 14" Wide
Approximate Length: 13" High
Approximate Depth: 6" Deep
Material: Cardboard / Stock and Acrylic Parts
This can be purchased separately as well but if you order all of the upgrade dolls they will send this to your for free. Nice little enticement I must say.
Ok…so what are the perks this year?…besides the upgrades dolls and bonus options?
- The option to purchase at least 5 exclusive Club-only dolls, including 2 Fashion Royalty dolls (which may include NU. Face), 2 exclusive Poppy Parker dolls, and 1 additional exclusive doll, plus additional surprise items!
- Coupon! Each W Club membership that you purchase will automatically add a special $25 coupon to your IT Direct Coupon Wallet that can be used towards ANY IT Direct shopping cart purchase of $99 or more online only during the 2017 W Club year! No more restrictions to W Club exclusive items– as long as your order is above $99 before shipping and tax, you can apply your coupon towards any order of your choice! {this is subject to restrictions..please refer to WClub for further information}
- Special priority for JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection products
- You’ll get access to our MEMBERS-ONLY exclusive online events where the IT design team unveils their latest creations.
- Special online ‘right to buy’ lotteries
- First crack at Convention tickets before it’s released to general public ( worth the membership alone people…I’m serious!)
I have said this for many years and I will say it again. This club membership is a MUST HAVE for me. I have signed up for many years now and have ZERO regrets on this.
Registration is from now until 9:00 PM ET (New York Time) on February 21st, 2017.
Information about the club and link to registration can be obtained at http://integritytoys.com/w-club/
Let…it…Begin!!!!
-Rebecca
Have a Very Poppy Christmas!!
For those of you who follow my instagram account, I shared a little teaser photo back in August of these holiday photos.
I decided to do a shoot of a few of my favorite things. 1) Poppy Parker 2) That gorgeous Tiffany Blue color 3) 1/6 French furniture and 4) All things Christmas. And here is the result of that shoot.
Enjoy!!
Model: Out of this World Poppy Parker
Dress: Sanglian on Etsy
Set is comprised of furniture I ordered from China, lamp and boxes were handmade and white feather tree was purchased at Target.
–Rebecca
The Models Hit The Catwalk
The salesroom just openend today at the Supermodel Convention and here are the official pictures from the convention collection dolls.
Lets start with the 4 ladies that were sneaks yesterday during registration.
These ladies all come with 2 outfits.
Item # 91403
Cover Girl
Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Véronique Perrin 2.0
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Brunette with Blond Streaks/Highlights
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-AppliedQuickswitch: No
Item # 91404
Glamazon
Adèle Makéda® Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Adèle Makéda 2.0
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Deep Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Item # 91405
Chameleon
Vanessa Perrin™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Vanessa Perrin 1.0
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Item # 91406
Fashionista
Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Eugenia Perrin-Frost
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Redhead
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Item # 91412
Kiss You in Paris
Mademoiselle Jolie™ Dressed Doll Gift Set
Sales Room Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Isha / Mademoiselle Jolie
Body Type: FR2013
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Lux Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Quickswitch: No
NU. FACE
With their young and edgy style, the NU. Face girls bring their own kind of glam to the SUPERMODEL arena!
Item # 82077
Editorial Edge
Lilith™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Lilith / Eden
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Item # 82078
Fashion Force
Imogen™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Imogen
Body Type: NU. Face 2.0
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
POPPY PARKER™
Eternally young and fashionable, Poppy is one of the first Top Models of our world of dolls and she shows that she was the main trend-setter of her era with her impeccable style! Also in this collection, following the success of Midas Touch Poppy in 2015 and by popular demand, Poppy makes another appearance in the FR Black skin tone!
Item # PP108
Model Living
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Convention Collection Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Item # PP111
Just My Style
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
IT Direct Salesroom Exclusive
The 2016 Integrity Toys SUPERMODEL Convention
Doll Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: Poppy Parker
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Quickswitch: No
Poppy Goes to Paris–A Recap
This years theme for the Poppy Parker collection by David Buttry hit a chord with many collectors. I know it hit this collector right in the wallet. I absolutely adored it and can’t wait to see what David has in store for us Poppy collectors at the Integrity Toys convention in October. While we wait for convention, I thought it would be fun to get a group shot of the Poppys we have enjoyed so far this year. Since Poppy is in Paris, I drew inspiration from one of the most iconic Parisian fashion houses of all time…Dior.
Ma Petite Fleur Poppy Parker – WClub 2016 Registration upgrade doll
Powder Puff Poppy Parker – IT Direct Lottery doll
Paris in the Springtime Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
C’est Si Bon – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
Miss Amour Poppy Parker – IT Direct Lottery doll
Magnifique Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
Très Chic Boutique Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
Ooh La La Poppy Parker – WClub Exclusive doll
Bonjour Mademoiselle Poppy Parker – 2016 Poppy Parker The Bonbon Collection
-Rebecca
Magnifique is Fantastique
When I saw the name on this doll I kept singing the words from a song in “Devil Wears Prada”…”Supersonic, maginfique, tres tres cool and tres tres chic”.
She is definitely tres, tres chic. the hair color is vibrant and beautiful. It needs to be trained a bit when you take it out of the hair net but not too bad (it was packed with hair off to the side so you will need to push it or train it down to sit down against the neck).
Magnifique
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer/Early Fall
Limited Edition Size: 900 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Luscious Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
The promo shot shows her as this…
What arrived was…I believe…better than the promos but with one caveat.
She has a very sharp look to the left eye placement that frankly…borders on “wonky eye” for my taste. I have photographed her at her best advantage but I had to work at it. Not sure how I am feeling about that. She is gorgeous. Coloring and facial color screening is spot on. Dress is beautiful and jewelry is beyond…really beyond. But…that far to the left stare is looking slightly wrong for me. Not sure what I am going to do yet. Maybe it’s just mine so will be interested to hear what others are experiencing.
-Rebecca
The Sleeper has Awakened
Ok..I have to admit the title was for all you “Dune” geeks out there LOL! This line may be from the book and movie “Dune” but we have a bit of a sleeper situation going on in the Poppy Parker Bon Bon collection. Her name is Night at the Ballet Poppy Parker and she has turned out WAY better than the promo shots.
Here is what we were expecting…
Not bad but I have to admit…she was my least favorite in the whole lineup and I almost didn’t order her. Boy oh boy am I glad I did because this is what arrived on Saturday. Check out the gorgeous green eyes on this lady!
Night At The Ballet
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer/Early Fall
Limited Edition Size: 700 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Hair Color: Ash Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Couple things to note:
1) The hair on my doll needed a little tweaking after I took the hair net off. It didn’t take too much to put it all back in order.
2) The necklace is just gold, no stones. This seems kind of weird to me as the bracelet has beautiful blue stones in it but there you go. It looks like it should have a few stones in the necklace or it looks like there was space for it but there aren’t any. Don’t know if this is an oversight or just a last minute budget cut but a number of people have commented on FB that they don’t have any stones in their necklaces either so I don’t think it’s just me. The promo shots of the accessories don’t really show the necklace that well so it may have been intended to be just plain gold all the way along. Just wanted to make people aware.
Huge thanks to my dealer Barb at Windy City Dolls for getting these new Poppy’s to me so quickly!! You are the best.
Let the redressing and photographing begin!!!
-Rebecca
Naughty or Nice?
Ok, I have to explain the title a bit. As you all know, I am a huge fan of Poppy Parker and her creator David Buttry. For me, she was the gateway drug from Barbie to Integrity Toys. I realize I need a 12 step program for my addiction but I’m not ready to commit to the program just yet.
Recently, Integrity Toys held a lottery to purchase two beautiful Poppy Parkers and I was lucky and incredibly thrilled to be picked to purchase not just Miss Amour but the fabulous Powder Puff Poppy Parker as well. I have to thank my daughter for the opportunity as it was her membership that won it and she willingly handed over the option to purchase. Collectors are receiving these dolls and posting some amazing images. This doll is so sweet. Mostly she is portrayed as “nice” and I like it that way.
For these images, however, I decided to portray her in a slightly different way. David Buttry had mentioned in his webinar announcing the Bon Bon Collection that one of his inspirations for this particular doll was the movie “Valley of the Dolls”. I decided to go a little more with that theme. So Poppy comes off as a bit more on the naughty side in these pictures. I want to point out however..that Chip has appeared to have “put a ring on it” at least.
-Rebecca
A Terrace in Paris
For those of you awaiting the next installment of “The Art of Fashion Doll Photography and Blogging”, it’s coming. Most likely tomorrow. I forgot to factor in that we were running our son to college ( 5 hours away) this past week so that cut into the available time I had. Fear not…it’s in process for publication in the next couple of days. This also explains why I have not responded to comments in a week. I will be getting to those as well.
In the meantime, I have been sitting on these shots since the initial posting of “J’Adore Miss Amour” and I can wait no longer. These shots came about because 1) I can’t get enough of this pink confection Miss Amour and 2) I had these fun pink balloons and had to use them and 3) I didn’t get a chance to include the adorable little perfume bottle in the last set of shots.
Now…is she looking at the tray like “I love this perfume and I need to use some” or is she saying “This shoot is boring…I need a drink!” You make the call.
P.S. I have to send a shout out to my friend Rogier at Dutch Barbie World for a little bit of art direction on this one. You were right and It was much appreciated!
-Rebecca
J’Adore Miss Amour
The title speaks for itself. When I first saw this doll my reaction was this…
And..that has not changed upon receiving her. She is EVERYTHING I was hoping for and more. David, I bow down!
Miss Amour
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
The Bonbon Collection
IT Direct Exclusive
Approximate Ship Date: Mid-Late Summer 2016
Limited Edition Size: 700 Dolls
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Ash Brown Mix
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
This amazing creature is gorgeous. The dress is beyond people…just…BEYOND.
It’s inspired by Dior I and many believe, what is not to love about that. Fashion inspiration image find goes to Nata-Leto on Flickr. Big THANKS to Rogier Corbeau of Dutch Barbie World for letting me use this image.
The jewelry is fabulous!
Me likey!!….Me likey a lot!!!!
-Rebecca
Ooh La La Indeed!!
The WClub Poppy Parker Exclusive arrived just after I returned from Barbiecon a few weeks ago. As with most conventions, I have spent the last couple of weeks going through my acquired treasures and getting over “The convention cold”. When you put around 1,000 people together in a ballroom for multiple events, and these same people get on average 4-5 hours of sleep a night…there is bound to be illness. So… now I am on the mend, I managed to snap some images of this new Poppy Parker and get them ready for the blog.
Ooh La La!
Poppy Parker™ Gift Set
The Bonbon Collection
2016 W Club Exclusive
Limited Edition Size: 1115
Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™
Body Type: Poppy Parker™
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
This one comes to this collector WAY better than the promo shots promised. And the promo shots were pretty darn good. She is simply stunning! Love, Love, Love her.
Love the accessories with this giftset! Lot’s of mix and match options.
I recently had a new logo designed for my main photography business and wanted to try it out on some of the doll shots too. Not too bad Thank you Daniel at Photologo!!
For those of you awaiting the beginning of the series of posts on the blogging and doll photography presentation I did at Barbiecon…fear not. It should be up starting this Friday, August 19th. For those of you who did attend the class, the images in this post were taken using the “light bouncing” technique I talked about.