We knew there were new basic edition dolls coming from Integrity Toys since last year, and here they are at last. They were unveiled to club members last Friday and come from various Integrity Toys brands and designers. And guess what? Not only they are now available for purchase, they ship right after you pay for them too. No waiting, no preorder - almost instant gratification.
So what are basic edition dolls you say? The company says this:
“For those unfamiliar with the concept, unlike most other Integrity Toys dolls that are more elaborate in detail and more limited in nature, Basic Edition dolls are the best way for both new and seasoned collectors alike to be able to buy beautiful Integrity Toys dolls to dress up and play with! They tend to have a lower price point and a much larger edition size (which sometimes includes restocking*) that make them more accessible to the general public.”
*Restocking will be evaluated by IT according to demand.
The basic dolls have had a variety of names throughout the years, most usually Close Up dolls. And yes, they are a great way to be introduced to what the company has to offer, at a lower price than their usual offerings - even though nowadays the price is closer to what regular line dolls were back then. Four dolls, from four different lines (FR, NU Face, Poppy Parker and Meteor), plus an accessories pack that is actually completing the NU Face doll, rather than a separate, versatile item. W Club members had a priority purchase window until today, with a lower price than that of the general public. Let’s check them out.
Item #91537
Bombshell Beach
Natalia Fatalé™ Basic Doll
The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Edition Size: 5000*
Expected Ship Date: In Stock
Head Sculpt: Natalia 2.0
Body Type: FR 6.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Sunkissed
Hair Color: Light Sandy Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
W Club Price: $99 + S & H
MSRP: $115 + S & H
Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.
*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.
The Story:
Natalia Fatalé is ready to be noticed, as she relaxes by the pool at her favourite Italian resort, dressed in nothing but the most expensive designer swimsuit her stylists could find! After all, a girl's gotta be remembered, even when she's wearing almost nothing!
-Designed by Jessy Ayala
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
High-fashion, ocean-inspired, hand-drawn, and custom-printed swimsuit;
"Golden" starfish earrings;
"Golden" chain bracelet
Clear pink high-heeled sandals;
"Golden" cat-eye sunglasses with orange lenses;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Doll stand.
I was expecting that either Veronique or Vanessa would get the basic doll spot for the Fashion Royalty line, but Natalia beat them to it. She’s good looking but not a doll that I’d characterise as “have to get”, especially if one already has similarly styled/coloured Natalias. The bathing suit and jewellery are referencing the one worn by Ocean Drive Agnes, very Versace. Good to see the price still at $99.00.
Item #46030
Pose Like An Egyptian
Amirah Majeed™ Basic Doll
The Meteor™ Collection
Edition Size: 1500*
Expected Ship Date: In Stock
Head Sculpt: Amirah
Body Type: Meteor 1.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Light Honey
Hair Color: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
W Club Price: $99 + S & H
MSRP: $115 + S & H
Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.
*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.
The Story:
Posing for the advertisement of the Meteor's next big Egypt-themed pool party, Amirah looks absolutely stunning in her fashionable pure white bikini!
-Designed by Vaughn Sawyers
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Sexy white bikini with narrow ribbon straps and ties;
Platform wedge sandals with shimmery holographic strap detail;
"Golden" hoop earrings;
Pair of manicured hands;
Bonus pair of grip hands;
Doll stand.
I still do not like this sculpt, it has never reached its full potential so far. It does not help that the prototype doll is wonky eyed - I hope they fix this in production. Her swimsuit looks gorgeous and so do her platform sandals. The Cleopatra vibes are strong with this one.
Item #77234
Island Time
Poppy Parker™ Basic Doll
The Poppy Parker® Collection
Edition Size: 5000*
Expected Ship Date: In Stock
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: Hungarian
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
W Club Price: $110 + S & H
MSRP: $125 + S & H
Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, members will still be able to purchase extras with their special W Club pricing.
*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.
The Story:
What better look to finish her fabulous trip to Palm Springs than this simple printed sundress? As the Californian sun sets on one of the most successful adventures of her life, Poppy Parker jets off for a quick island getaway, so she can be refreshed to take on the world!
-Designed by David Buttry
Included:
12-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Bright, strapless, custom-printed babydoll dress;
Matching cork wedge sandals;
Chunky "silver" bangle bracelet with turquoise cloisonné finish;
Matching stud earrings;
Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;
Doll stand.
A dark haired Poppy is not what one would expect for a basic doll release, since traditionally the blonde ones are more popular. And since the first one had brown hair, I was expecting this one to be blonde, even though the combination here is better: black hair, hungarian skin tone and brown eyes. Delicious. The dress has the same print as Double Agents Poppy’s dress.
Item #82157
Night Out
Erin Salston™ Basic Doll
The NU. Face® Collection
Edition Size: 5000*
Expected Ship Date: In Stock
Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0
Body Type: NF 3.0
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Mahogany
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
W Club Price: $110 + S & H
MSRP: $125 + S & H
Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 per doll style per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.
*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.
The Story:
Never one to be outdone by her fellow top models, Erin Stalston makes a rare appearance wearing a re-imagined version of one of her friend's most iconic dresses! Putting her own twist on a look is one of Erin's fashion "specialties" and she is more than happy to tell everyone that she's the one who actually came up with it!
-Designed by Jessy Ayala
Included:
12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
Micro-sequined cocktail mini-dress, with contrasting white satin shoulder draping detail (non-removable);
Slingback dark smoke clear vinyl pumps with statement heels;
"Diamond" stud earrings;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Doll stand.
Erin was very much expected to appear soon as she has been gone a while. Probably the most beautiful of the basic dolls of this wave, she reminds me a lot of High End Envy Erin, which is one of my favourite Erin releases. The dress is recreating the one worn by Mademoiselle Lilith Blair doll. And if seeing such an elaborate dress on a basic doll strucks you as unusual, you have not seen the accompanying accessory pack yet - with the slightly more expensive price of this doll plus the pack, you pay the price of a regular release doll. I can’t say I like this but it still gives people the opportunity to get a gorgeous doll for less, if they can skip the extras.
Item # 82158
Bow-tique Details
Accessory Pack
The NU. Face® Collection
Edition Size: 4000*
Expected Ship Date: In Stock
Accessory Pack ONLY!
**Designed to complete the "Night Out" Erin Salston Basic Edition doll's fashion; no doll or other fashion included.
Accessories can also fit other 1:6 scale fashion dolls from the Fashion Royalty and NU. Face collections!
W Club Price: $65 + S & H
MSRP: $80 + S & H
Sales method: First-come, first-served W Club priority purchase window starting immediately with a limit of 1 accessory pack per membership. Once the public sale begins, should quantities remain, you will still be able to purchase extras with your special W Club pricing.
*Restocking will be evaluated dependent on demand.
The Story:
Looking for just the right accessories to complete that special, totally glamorous look? Search no more! While this set was created to beautifully accessorize the "Night Out" Basic Erin Salston doll (sold separately), the components included are compatible with all Fashion Royalty® and NU. Face™ 1:6 scale fashion dolls!
-Designed by Jessy Ayala
Included:
White satin bow/train;
Shimmery black tights;
Blue "leather" handbag with "pearl" strap and bow detail;
Bow-shaped hair brooch;
"Diamond" choker necklace;
"Silver" butterfly ring;
Black platform high-heels with studded ankle straps;
Pair of flocked, black velvet, gloved hands (that can be worn either short or long);
Alternate pair of long-manicured hands.
If one wants a complete Erin, this pack is the way. I have to say that the manicured hands should have been the ones included with the basic doll instead of the ones she now has. We see velvet gloves, which is a nice touch, even though one has to remember to store the flocked hands carefully (and separately) to avoid damage and staining. The tights are a staining danger as well. Love the bejewelled bow.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. These collectibles are meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.
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