In a (slightly) surprising e-mail, W Club members were notified by Integrity Toys about four new released dolls in the Fashion Teen Poppy Parker line - the 16" version of the popular doll. Many had already seen the dolls photographed by the extremely talented Saron Wright in this month's DOLLS magazine. David Buttry, the line's designer (interviewed in the magazine), said they wanted to continue the Paris theme from this year's Tulabelle line but of course adjusted to the early 60s period. The dolls are available now at IT dealers and will be shipping in two weeks.
Item # 84005
Sunny Splash
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $120.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately the Second Week of October 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker (16-Inch)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Sunny Splash Poppy is complete with a lovely beach bag, oversized hat and a little two piece swimsuit. She is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
Cute but nothing to phone home about. Second bathing suit this year from IT (remember Victoire?). Kind of a basic doll (reflected in the price) with a little extra in the towel and accessories.
Item # 84006
Fashionably Suited
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately the Second Week of October 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker (16-Inch)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White Hair
Color: Light Ash Brown
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Sharply Suited Poppy wears a pink double breasted tweed suit, paired with a navy blue satin blouse and scarf that can be tied in a bow around her neck. The look is complemented by a signature gold chain necklace with matching bracelet, earrings, a hat, shoes, gloves and embossed purse.
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
This is by far the best of the collection, If I could, this is the one I would get. The suit reminds me of 60s Chanel (and the chains help a lot in that direction). The blouse and extra bow add class along with the hat. I hope the gloves are tight and easy to put on otherwise they will look like oven mittens.
Item # 84007
Ma Chérie
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately the Second Week of October 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker (16-Inch)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Ma Chérie Poppy Parker wears a turquoise satin cocktail dress with a black lace overlay, cinched at the waist by a black satin belt tied in a bow. The look is completed by a matching veil, gloves, a clutch purse, jewellery and shoes.
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
This one is the weird one out - there's something off about her that I can't put my finger on. Love the shoes. No accessories photo with this one, if one is made available I will update the post.
Floating Dream
Fashion Teen Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 300
Estimated Ship Date: Approximately the Second Week of October 2014
Doll Tech Specs:
Body Type: Fashion Teen (16-Inch)
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker (16-Inch)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tones: FR White
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Floating Dream Poppy is wearing a multi-layered gown, complete with jewellery, a clutch and a pair of shoes. Fashion Teen Poppy Parker is a 16-inch fully articulated vinyl doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up.
This one looks like a wedding cake. Too Barbie for my taste, but I am sure there will be people who will love her. I think last year's release was much better designed and executed.