The new W Club year begins with two new fashion packs for Poppy Parker

Before March ends, and after the registration period for the 2024 W Club membership passed, the first release of the year is two outfits for Poppy Parker doll, both of which are no surprise to club members. One is the companion outfit for the gorgeous 2024 W Club upgrade doll, "Angel Eyes" Poppy Parker, which was revealed during the upgrade presentation: the "Tweed Intrigue" fashion. The other is the Poppy Parker fashion based on Jason Kramer's winning entry in the 2023 International Integrity Toys Design Competition, "Boho Go!", announced last year.

Item # 77268

Tweed Intrigue

Poppy Parker Fashion Only

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Fall 2024

Fashion only, no doll included.

Designed to fit Poppy Parker and similar 12-inch/1:6 scale fashion dolls.

MSRP: $90 + S & H

Special W Club Price: $75 + S & H

Sales method: These fashions are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $25.00 NRD deposit due now, $50.00 + S & H due in approximately Fall 2024

The Story:

When a girl needs to go undercover, she can only do it one way; with style! With this killer look that totally means business, Poppy Parker will catch her bad guy every single time! -Designed by David Buttry

Note: This is a fashion only; the Angel Eyes Poppy Parker 2024 upgrade doll modeling the outfit is not included.

Included:

Sophisticated fashion look includes a beige bodysuit with long blouson sleeves and neck bow detail and fabulous brown corduroy gauchos;

Fitted plaid vest with button details;

Matching plaid overcoat with button details;

Luxury clutch purse;

Knee-high "leather" boots with buckle detail;

"Gold" sunglasses with tinted lenses;

"Gold" earrings;

Certificate of authenticity;

 I could not find any Kelly Garret outfit from the 70s on-line that resembles this one, but it surely looks like something she (even Jaclyn Smith, the actress portraying her) would have worn back in the day. It looks perfect for the era and for the character, with lots of items and accessories that could even used with other Poppy stuff. Will probably get this for my upgrade Poppy.

Item # 15123

Boho Go!

Fashion Only

2023 Poppy Parker Design Competition Winner

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Fall 2024

Fashion only, no doll included.

Designed to fit Poppy Parker and similar 12-inch/1:6 scale fashion dolls.

MSRP: $90 + S & H

Special W Club Price: $75 + S & H

Sales method: These fashions are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership. $25.00 NRD deposit due now, $50.00 + S & H due in approximately Fall 2024.

The Story:

With this adorable bohemian inspired look, Poppy Parker is perfectly suited for a day about town, turning heads and setting new trends as she is spotted visiting her favorite stores, looking for just the perfect designer pieces to build her next remarkable ensemble! -Designed by Jason Kramer, winner of the 2023 Poppy Parker design competition

Note: This is a fashion only; the Island Time Poppy Parker doll modeling the outfit is not included and doll is sold separately.

Included:

Stylish Boho-inspired look includes a white cotton peasant blouse with "pearl" buttons and exaggerated sleeves;

A-line mini skirt (custom-printed with original artwork by Jason Kramer);

Matching custom-printed headband;

Deep red tweed cape with "gold" buttons;

Deep red neck bow;

Deep red belt;

Deep teal tights;

Matching teal "leather" purse with metallic "gold" strap and piping detail, embellished with a "gold" and "ruby" medallion and "gold" tassel;

Deep red platform high-heeled shoes with T strap and "gold" buckle;

"Gold" dangle earrings;

Certificate of authenticity.

Jason Cramer is a very creative guy and has awesome ideas in this outfit - from the textures and colouring to the faux-embroidery skirt print and accessories. Even me, not a boho style fan at all, am still on the fence about ordering this for my dolls, Jason’s genius is that great. And that bag is scrumptious. Bravo Jason for winning the contest and making such a wonderful outfit for Poppy!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Fashion only, Poppy Parker doll not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2024 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The 5th W Club doll is Sirène Violaine Perrin: a mermaid!

The 5th and final W Club Exclusive doll of the 2023 membership year was revealed on Thursday, instead of Friday, which was the date expected according to the previous presentation. And, once again, it's a gift set that Integrity Toys has never done before: a mermaid doll, with Violaine Perrin as Sirène, designed by Jessy Ayala.

Item # 75032

Sirène

Violaine Perrin™ Gift Set

The NU. Fantasy™ Collection

2023 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately late-Summer 2024

Head Sculpt: Violaine (Vanessa 2.0)

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Mother-Of-Pearl Blonde (Platinum Blonde With Mix Of Thin Baby Pink And Lavender Highlights)

Eyelashes: Only Painted Top Eyelashes

MSRP: $250 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $199 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $149.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2024).

The Story:

Bathed in the luminescent glow of the underwater city, Violaine, the glamorous French mermaid with artfully tattooed scales and a flowing mane of pearlescent hair, captivated the ocean’s depths. Known for her enchanting voice that echoed through coral reefs, she held court among vibrant marine life. Violaine’s tales of hidden treasures and sunken ships spread far and wide, attracting admirers from distant oceans. One moonlit night, as she danced beneath the waves, a lone sailor, drawn by the melody of her song, discovered the mythical beauty, forever entwining their destinies in the depths of the sea. Designed by Jessy Ayala.

Included In This Gift Set:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair, painted top eyelashes and non-removable "belly ring" detail;

• Custom-made "gold" bra-top with chain straps and "pearl" embellished design and ethereally elaborate custom-designed and printed mermaid tail (designed to fit with flat feet pointed all the way downward, included);

• Separate aquamarine column, calf-length plissè skirt with cascade ruffle detail;

• Sea foam sequined bra top with criss-cross strap and starfish detailing and separate sequined mini-skirt embellished with an elaborate "marabou" feather train;

• Two removable custom-made mermaid "ear fins" (one for each side of her head, attached via each ear) with "gold" shell and hanging "pearl" embellishments;

• "Gold" and "pearl" belly chain;

• Functional seashell clutch with magnetic closure;

• "Gold" cuff bracelet;

• Charm bracelet;

• Starfish earrings;

• "Gold" ring with "pearl" deco;

• Thigh-high golden boots (designed to fit high-heeled feet lower legs, included);

• Aquamarine high-heels with "pearl" embellished straps;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• New! Seashell base doll stand with two types of rods to display both the mermaid in a "floating" pose and a regular doll;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Let me start by stating that I am no big fan of mermaid dolls. The are fun to look at but to me they are too cutesy and veer too close to playline, no matter the usual design and colouring, which usually fits into stereotypes: blonde hair, blue eyes, rainbow/sea foam colours, lots of pearls, long wavy hair. Unfortunately this one checks all stereotypes.Bering Greek, and Generation X, I grew up with mermaids (Sirens) being ancient Greek mythical creatures that lured sailors to their death with their irresistible song. The only alternative to that was Alexander the Great’s sister, who roamed the seas, asking ships if her brother was alive. If sialors replied no, she sunk the ship, if yes, she was happy to let them go. So mermaids were demonic creatures that brought despair and destruction to ships, not the cute ladies we keep seeing nowadays. Disney definitely had a lot to do with this transformation, as even the original Little Mermaid tale by Hans-Christian Andersen is quite different from the cartoon/real life remakes that studio has done. 

As you can tell from the previous paragraph, I was not awed by the last W Club doll of 2023. My collection veers towards fashion, even when the actual doll is based on real or fantastic persons/characters, and the only mermaid I have in it was a gift from the office secret Santa. 

Violaine is a beautiful doll, no doubt about that, ans I am really happy for those of you who waited years for such a doll to appear in Nu Fantasy. I would have preferred a more fashion styled doll like the OOAK Siren Rayna that Jessy had done for the Fashion Fairytale convention in 2017. That one used the theme as a base to create an incredibly gorgeous doll with a more avantguard look and feel. Violaine has lovely make up but not something unusual, apart from not having applied eyelashes, as Jessy did not find the suitable shade of blue he wanted to match his concept - and I totally understand that. Her hair looks like iridescent noodles to me, I’d have liked something more like the OOAK Rayna mentioned before.

Her non-mermaid fashions are based on a Versace Spring-Summer 2022 skirt (the sort ruffled one) and a David Koma Spring-Summer 2023 ensemble (starfish bra and short skirt with feather marabou train). The mermaid bra is inspired by old chandeliers, like the ones one could find in an old grand ship wreckage like the Titanic. She has the flat feet set to wear the iridescent mermaid tail and the high heeled one to wear either thigh high gold boots or pearl encrusted high heeled sandals. The mermaid ears with pearl clusters are probably the best thing about the accessories, as well as the conch shell clutch, which is functional. The stand base mimics a shell, making this look even more play-line, but has two alternatives, depending on whether you display the doll with or without the mermaid tail. Again, I am happy for all you people that wanted this doll so much, but for me it’s a hard pass.

You can see the doll in the video below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. The display props are not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2024 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. NU. FANTASY, NU. FACE, FASHION ROYALTY and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The 4th W Club doll of the year is Redefined Luxury Kyori Sato!

The 4th W Club Exclusive doll of the 2023 membership year was eagerly expected by members, as we had been tipped by Carol Roth that the doll would be a love letter to collectors and be something really exquisite. And, lo and behold, it's not just a love letter to collectors, it harkens back to the legendary early Fashion Royalty gift sets and, as an added bonus, it features the highly-anticipated return of a collector favourite character: Kyori Sato returns as Redefined Luxury. Designed by Jessy Ayala, the doll comes with three different outfits plus a lingerie set and a suite of jewellery. Furthermore, it comes in a special case instead of the normal box, that is similar to the old style gift set cases. It was shown by Alain during the live presentation, but there was no relevant photo in the email.

Item # 91552

Redefined Luxury

Kyori Sato® Gift Set

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2023 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Summer 2024

Head Sculpt: Kyori Sato 1.0

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Blush

Hair Color: Dark Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $350 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $299 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership.

($75.00 NRD deposit due now, $224.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2024)

The Story:

The ever-elusive Kyori was spotted by fans in Tokyo after months of being out of the spotlight of the Parisian social scene. She was reportedly seen going into private meetings with some of the most prestigious jewelry houses in Ginza. While speculation ran wild about what she was up to, little did everyone know, she was just doing some last minute bauble shopping before making her grand return to Paris (and... maybe sprinkling in a little rendezvous with a mystery person before she came back)!

Included In This Ultra-Luxurious Gift Set:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Chic black tweed skirt with thigh-slit and safety pin detailing, matching black tweed jacket with cuff and collar detailing and sleeveless plunging blouse;

• Luxe houndstooth statement coat with lace-up back detail;

• Removable black belt with golden buckle;

• Bra and panty set with lace trim and bow detail;

• Separate beige corset teddy with glamorous sheer polka-dotted gathered over-dress;

• Black purse with golden chain;

• Thigh-high black boots with intricate golden heel;

• Black pumps with statement heels and bow detail;

• Black sunglasses;

• Golden and "pearl" jewelry set comprised of long necklace and ring;

• Golden and black cuff bracelet with "pearl" accent;

• "Silver" jewelry set comprised of matching thick necklace, drop earrings, shorter earrings, ring and brooch;

• Ring box and necklace box;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Luxury gift set packaging with carry handle;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

To say that she’s a jaw-dropping doll would be an understatement! If all the people watching the online live presentation were in the same room at the moment of unveiling, there would have been heard a collective gasp. What a great way to not only bring Kyori 1.0 sculpt back, but also give an exquisite doll to W Club members. I’m partial to this sculpt of the character versus the newer version, so it is an added joy to have this doll offered. Her face screening was based on the A Brighter Side Kyori screening (she was a FAO Schwartz exclusive in 2007) and her hairstyle looks to me as a more refined version of Bueno Sera Kyori’s. Jessy characterised it as “old money” hair, but the truth is that bobbed hair cuts are all the rage lately.

The rest of the gift set is a lift off the legendary Ginza Kyori Sato gift set, which came in a case much like the one this set will come in and had four look plus the lingerie set. It follows the colouring and vaguely the styling but it is not a direct copy with different colours, which for me is an added bonus. I find the fashions in this set much better than the old ones. The outfits are redefined luxury galore: the gown and coat are both from Schiaparelli, from the Fall 2023 and Spring 2023 Haute Couture collections respectively. The gown can have the top styled it two different ways, with the netting up or down, which is awesome. The coat would have looked better quilted (and the fastening at the back looked more prominent), but it is visually striking as is. The suit is almost a hybrid: the jacket is definitely Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2023, designed by Haider Ackermann, while the skirt looks a bit like the style done by Versace for Anne Hathaway’s gown at the Met Gala in 2023, as a homage to Karl Lagerfeld. It looks amazing. The lingerie set could be missing and I would not bat an eyelid, but the jewellery is magnificent and some of the pieces are in gorgeous jewellery cases. The Chanel style bag is beautiful but there’s no clutch for the gown. Love the boots and pumps.

The price is quite steep (the original Ginza gift sets were $220 back in 2004 and were limited to 500 for the blonde and 100 for the redhead dolls), but you get lots of great stuff for it, and a gorgeous doll to boot. I am curious to see how many order her, as the praise has been almost unanimous.

Click below to have a better look at the prototype doll wearing one of Kyori's fabulous looks in the studio video.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. The display props are not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2024 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. FASHION ROYALTY and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

When In Paris Poppy Parker is the 3rd W Club doll of 2023!

The 3rd W Club Exclusive doll of the 2023 membership year was revealed just before Christmas. It is a mini gift set reminiscent of early Poppy Parker dolls and there's an extra-long pre-order window to accommodate the holiday season, as Integrity Toys will be closed until after New Year’s. IT designer David Buttry brings us Poppy Parker as a young ingenue returning for an important ad campaign in Paris.

Watch the presentation below and enjoy how they tip-toe around the inspiration of the doll because of licensing:

Item # 77252

When in Paris

Poppy Parker® Mini Gift Set

The Poppy Parker® Collection

2023 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Approximately Late Spring 2024

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: PP 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled And Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $190 + S & H

Special W Club Price*: $175 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2023 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD deposit due now, $125.00 + S & H due in approximately late Spring 2024).

The Story:

Poppy Parker returns to the City of Light, but this time, it’s for the Noir Cosmetics ad campaign, to unveil a brand new companion makeup line for their iconic “When in Paris” fragrance!

Feeling light and carefree on the way to the photo shoot, Poppy grabbed her favourite dotted trench and wore it over a very chic, sleek black turtleneck and cropped trousers combo, which of course landed her on the pages of all the top French fashion magazines, making her fans scramble to copy the look!

Once she finally got to the studio, there was a lot of back and forth regarding the perfect gown she would wear in the ads, but everyone soon agreed that only Poppy’s friend Monsieur Mignon, her "go to" couturier, could pull this off! Monsieur was thrilled to recreate one of her most coveted dresses in black while adding some delicate embellishments, making the gown even more special for his favourite client! It was just what the Noir campaign needed, and the perfect look for Poppy to cast her charms on her French fans for the second time. When in Paris, indeed!

Included:

• 12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• Slim black trousers and matching black turtle neck;

• Multi-colored polka-dotted trench coat;

• Elegant black evening gown with hand-beaded bodice and layered glittery tulle skirt;

• Black satin shoulder wrap;

• Multi-colored polka-dotted handbag;

• Oversized black sunglasses;

• Golden jewelry set comprised of stud earrings, drop earrings, bracelet, and ring;

• Perfume bottle accessory;

• Lipstick accessory;

• Compact accessory;

• Black pumps for high-heeled feet (included);

• Black flats for articulated ankle feet (included);

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Pair of alternate gloved hands (with separate opera-length gauntlets);

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

She’s a recoloured version of Friend or Foe Poppy Parker, from the gift set when Ginger made her first appearance, which was back in December 2019 - so it is another Moment for Poppy. I like the dress better in black, it makes it surely more Parisian and more sophisticated, but, as you see in the photo below and will not hear or read about it anywhere from Integrity Toys…

…the doll is a double throwback: she’s got the screening of the Audrey Hepburn Sabrina dolls, which I mostly have - and they look so much better than she does, mainly because of the hairstyle and the red lipstick. The photo above mimics an Audrey classic from Breakfast At Tiffany’s, which was remade by Steven Meisel with Christy Turlington. If I did not have any of those dolls, I’d grab this one right away. Not now though. The black beatnik outfit is a typical Audrey look from both Sabrina (IT released a version there in the Most Sophisticated gift set) and Funny Face (which looks more like this one). The make up and perfume accessories have been seen before many times.

See a video with the doll spinning around - are you getting her?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. The acrylic column display prop is not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2023 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. POPPY PARKER and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved.  The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Photography by Bill and Shaunessey Peck. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The 2023 W Club registration period is open!

It is the end of February and that can only mean one thing: the 2023 W Club registration is open! If you want to be a member of the W Club, make sure to register by 9 PM ET on Tuesday, March 21st. Go here if you are anxious to do so and come back to read what I think about the dolls below. You can register for as many memberships as you want and pre-order 1, 2 or all 3 of the upgrade dolls per membership for an additional fee before the deadline passes. In addition to the first-to-know information, members-only forum, online chats, priority customer service and special events, W Club members will receive the following opportunities:

1. Five additional W Club exclusive made-to-order dolls guaranteed throughout the year (W Club cannot guarantee which lines they will be from or how many from which line, but they are currently expecting that these will come from Poppy Parker, Fashion Royalty, NU. Face and/or NU. Fantasy during 2023).

2. Special pricing for most IT Direct releases that are also made available to the public. This is for most, not all of the items. There may be some items excepted, including but not limited to collaboration projects or sales outside of Integrity’s control, such as through dealers.

3. Priority access to register for the smaller, in-person event expected to take place Summer 2023. With the exception of a few spots which may be held for the public or other purposes; priority access does not guarantee every member a spot. Also access to an online event later in the 2023 membership year that is expected to be similar in scope to the 2022 online event.

More details are available in the FAQs

In addition to the above, you can also pay to upgrade each membership with one, two or all three of the upgrade dolls for 2023. These are $160 each on top of the price of the membership; a $30 non-refundable deposit per doll is due now and the rest will be due at time of shipping.

You can watch the online presentation of the registration and the unveil of the upgrade dolls here.

So this year Integrity Toys will have an in-person event again. In the presentation they mentioned it will be small and held in the Washington D.C. area sometime this summer. One of the event dolls, in a colour variation, will be available for all W Club members, attending or not. I’m guessing a 100-person luncheon with two or three dolls available to attendees. Upgrades have the same price as last year, so I am guessing the same happen for the dolls released in 2023.

Item # 82162
Billion Dollar Beauty
Alejandra Luna™ Dressed Doll
NU. Face®: The Moments Collection
2023 W Club Upgrade Doll

Edition Size: TBD
Price: $160 + Shipping.

This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall/Winter 2023.

Head Sculpt: Alejandra
Body Type: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Pale Crimson
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story: Trans Latina billionaire heiress and NU. Face agency top model Alejandra Luna returns in this incredible color variation of the highly coveted "Billion Dollar Baddie" look! Alejandra just knows that the twist on this ensemble will ensure that all the gossip and every spotlight will be focused right where they belong... on her!

Includes:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;

• High-shine micro-sequined long sleeve dress with contrasting corset detail at the waist;

• Fluffy marabou wrap;

• Silver-tone faux-leather military-inspired hat with contrasting piping;

• Dollar sign silver-tone earrings;

• Silver-tone ring;

• NU. FACE choker necklace;

• Faux-diamond studded sunglasses;

• Faux-crocodile silver-tone purse;

• High-heeled "patent leather" pumps with silver-tone spike details;

• Sheer black below-the-knee nylons;

• Pair of painted-on gloved hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

It was a major surprise to almost everyone, myself included, when we discovered that all three upgrade dolls were colour variations of previously released dolls. Jessy mentioned that he wanted to revisit dolls from the past that had their moment in a particular release, and offer them in different colours. This will appear again in 2023, not as a coherent collection, but as releases spread throughout the year. While the idea is certainly appealing when the dolls are grails that are beyond what most people can now afford to buy, the whole concept looks lazy and uninspired. If, as they have done in the past, they re-interpreted older dolls in a fresh and inspiring way, I am guessing it would have gone down much better. And if this is a way for the company to save money, it could certainly have been better handled. Alejandra has been whitewashed completely here - while her previous two versions were darker, this one is FR white. I still think the original is better looking but I am happy that people who could not get her then, as she was a dealer exclusive, have their chance now. One other thing: when a character is only on its third ever release, it sucks a bit to get a repeat. They should have kept Alejandra for one of the five club exclusives and have another NU Face, like Erin, as the upgrade.

Item # 91543
Summer Rose
Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll
Fashion Royalty®: The Moments Collection
2023 W Club Upgrade Doll

Edition Size: TBD
Price: $160 + Shipping. This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall/Winter 2023.

Head Sculpt: Eugenia
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Sunny Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story: Collector-favorite Eugenia is invoking all the beauty of a Summer Rose in this gorgeous twist on "English Rose" from the 2019 Integrity Toys Live From Fashion Week Convention!

Includes:

• 12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;

• Sheer watermelon-red deep V-neck blouse with ruffle detail;

• Floral print pleated skirt with matching belt;

• Black beaded headband;

• Woven "leather" handbag;

• Gold-tone drop earrings;

• Butterfly ring;

• Black "leather" high heels;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Eugenia is a character we often get as an upgrade - Le Tuxedo in 2020, Modernist in 2018, plus Reigning Grace as the Cinematic convention upgrade in 2015. This one is a colour variation of a convention doll, English Rose from the 2019 Live From Fashion Week event. The OG doll was dressed in pale pastels, with dark hair (reminding me of Vivacité Eugenia) and her bag was embroidered instead of textured. The fabric of the original blouse looked like crepe and her barrette had a short tulle veil. She reminds me both of Tuxedo and Going Public (just a bit), and also of Secret Garden a bit, if she went darker. Good for those that missed one of the aforementioned dolls in the first place. I do not like the skirt print, it looks dated and not what one of the Perrins would wear going out.

Item # 77242
Lemon Lullaby
Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll
Poppy Parker®: The Moments Collection
2023 W Club Upgrade Doll

Edition Size: TBD
Price: $160 + Shipping. This doll will have a $30 non-refundable deposit due immediately, with $130 + shipping balance due at shipping time, approximately in Fall/Winter 2023.

Head Sculpt: Poppy
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: A-Tone
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

The Story: When Poppy walked by the window of her favorite boutique, Lemieux, and saw her prized "Powder Puff" peignoir set in a dreamy yellow color, she just couldn't pass it up! And of course, her teddy bear, Plato Parker, had to come along, too!

Includes:

• 12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;

• Adorable yellow peignoir set featuring a baby doll nightie with delicate ribbon and lace detailing;

• Dramatic layered full-length sheer robe;

• Matching satin mules with pompom accents;

• Doll-sized teddy bear;

• Matching stud earrings and ring with "stone" detail;

• Ribbon headband;

• Pair of Poppy Parker hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

The original Powder Puff Poppy was released as a lottery doll in the 2016 BonBon collection, which makes this the variant with the oldest connection - albeit of a quite near past. And she is actually the third colour variant, as there was a pink one as the giveaway in the 2019 Poppy Parker event, which had two colour variant Poppy dolls. Unlike the baby blue OG, the teddy bears of both later variants are white, with the latest one smiling ominously. The actual doll is the best of the three, in her dark skin tone, but she reminds me too much of both Milan Poppy and Resort Ready to entice me. Something tells me that I am going to buy less IT dolls this year, if this trend continuous - last year was the first ever that I pre-ordered only one of the five exclusives. Again, while these three are all beautiful dolls, they don’t entice me, as an older collector, to upgrade my club membership. On the other hand, I am glad that many people are getting variations of grails they cannot afford otherwise. And that can only be a good thing.

If you are ready to join the W Club for 2023, first, please review the membership rules here

The IT shop instructions are here.

And if you need the link again to registrate go here and scroll down to press agree.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

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