The third W Club doll is another Poppy - Return To Misty Hollows!

Just a few days before Christmas, W Club members got the email for the 3rd W Club Exclusive doll of the 2024 membership year, introducing "Return To Misty Hollows" Poppy Parker. Describing her as the sequel to "Welcome To Misty Hollows" Poppy Parker, it is a mini gift set. The storyline goes that Poppy Parker follows up her highly acclaimed role on the hit British TV Show "Misty Hollows" in a spinoff taking place in New Orleans.

Item # 77259

Return To Misty Hollows

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set

The Poppy Parker® Collection

2024 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2025

Head Sculpt: Poppy

Body Type: Poppy 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle And High-heeled Feet

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Dark Brown And Black Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $185 + S & H / Special W Club Price: $175 + S & H

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2024 W Club members only- 1 per membership ($50.00 NRD due now, $125.00 + S & H due in approximately Summer 2025)

The story:

Several years back, Poppy Parker's special guest star appearance on the hit British TV series "Misty Hollows" made such a strong impression that when the network decided to make an American spin-off version of the series set in New Orleans called "Return To Misty Hollows", the name that came to mind to play the lead was of course, none other than Miss Poppy Parker! Her sweet disposition and youthful beauty made her the perfect choice to play the "Is she or isn't she?" vampire-next-door character, a fan favorite of the whole series! - Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Chillingly adorable black mini-dress with white lace neckline and cuff embellishments, as well as luxe custom embroidery and beading detail;

• Purple shortalls;

• Edwardian-inspired white chiffon blouse with large blouson sleeves;

• Black pantyhose;

• Black pumps (for high-heeled foot lower legs, included);

• Tall shiny black buckle boots (for articulated ankle lower legs, included);

• Black decorative hand mirror;

• Black clutch purse with buckle detail:

• Black ribbon choker necklace with black heart "stone" pendant set in "gold";

• Black "stone" earrings set in "gold";

• Matching black "stone" ring set in "gold";

• Black tie ribbon with magnetic white floral brooch;

• Pair of "Poppy Parker" hands;

• Alternate pair of long-manicure hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

I know people, particularly newer collectors, love having newer versions of older dolls, but it has started to get repetitive and, frankly, quite boring. If you do not have fresh ideas as a creative, maybe take a break and re-focus. Integrity is inching closer to Mattel territory, and it is not good for anyone, except maybe the owner’s wallet. And that is not a good thing for anyone in the long term. Even if one simply opens a fashion catalogue from the 60s and randomly selects a page, they can find an outfit that has not been done yet for this doll. Not to mention Vogue magazines from the era. So please, rethink this strategy IT.

Having said that, the doll here is wearing a dress inspired by two Oscar De La Renta outfits, from his 1968 Fall collection, here photographed by Irving Penn on Windsor Elliot and Lauren Hutton. for US Vogue’s September 1968 issue.

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Somehow it does not look as majestic or romantic in its doll version, as it does in the original one. I think that if we got the second iteration, without the frills, it would have looked much better - but it would not be reminiscent of Misty Hollows. Which connects to my previous comments. The second outfit has a gorgeous blouse but I cannot say I am a fan of the overalls. Maybe she should have had some torreador pants, which would channel the dress embroidery. The boots are great, the bag is generic, nice choker and mirror. I love that the doll is the opposite of the Misty Hollows Poppy in colouring, but I would have preferred her with brown eyes and less garish make up.

Check a video of the doll rotating 360 degrees below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and 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. 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.

Dolly Day 2024 - only one day for the previously week-long IT release extravaganza

This W Club year we only got one Dolly Day instead of the multiple days presentations and reveals of dolls and offers usually organised by IT and the club. The unveils were slim pickings accordingly, with the first one being newly available doll replacement bodies, the second a Misaki release, the third a doll outfit and the fourth a Tulabelle True collection. We are going to focus on the last two reveals here.

Item # 12328

Down For Glamour Fashion Set

The Jason Wu™ Collection

Edition Size: 750

Expected Ship Date: Early January 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Fashion pack only, no dolls included. Doll modeling the fashion is a prototype and is not available for purchase. This fashion is designed to fit Fashion Royalty and similar 12-inch/1:6 scale fashion dolls.

MSRP: $95 + S&H - Special W Club Price: $85 + S&H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

Dress up any of your Fashion Royalty or similar scale dolls that are down for glamour in this fabulous fashion set by Jason Wu.

Included:

• Glamorous look comprised of a dramatic long black "down" puffer coat with tie waist;

• Black bandeau top with bow detail;

• Black knee-length skirt with gathered waist, tiered with accordion pleats and alternate sheer patterned fabric;

• Sheer black tights with fashionable thick back seam;

• Black strappy high-heels with golden heel and buckle;

• Golden martelé texture clutch purse;

• Golden dangle earrings;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is a Jason Wu ensemble, comprising of a combination of separates from his Fall 2022 RTW collection as seen below:

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Whereas I find the real clothes gorgeous, the doll translation leaves me cold. The fit and fall of the fabrics leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the lower parts of both coat and skirt. Kudos for the gorgeous shoes, much better tan those shown in the runway photos.

And unfortunately, we do not get the gorgeous Ayemeline shown wearing the outfit. If she was available, I would order her ASAP. Maybe she can be a club doll in 2025, yes Integrity?

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. Fashion set only; prototype Aymeline doll is not included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

 Item # 88078

Adored

Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 2.0

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Brown/Dark Brown Mix

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + S&H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

As the creative director for her brand, Tulabelle had an impossible challenge for the launch party- how do you dress to embody the spirit of the amazing Prismatica collection without taking away the focus and attention from it? She thought she nailed it, but she looked so adorably gorgeous that much of the social media buzz was, of course, focused on her! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Fun look comprised of a matching metallic blue cropped jacket and mini-skirt with button detail;

• Silver metallic bustier;

• Silver "leather" knee-high boots;

• Adorable rainbow-glazed fabric handbag with oversized bow detail;

• LOVE "silver" and multi-color "jeweled" choker necklace;

• "Silver" butterfly ring;

• Large "silver" hoop earrings;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is the Tulabelle does Barbie collection. Seriously, it’s giving Fashionistas vibes so much. And it’s a bit galling to keep getting Tulabelle with brown eyes while darker skinned dolls get green or light blue eyes. Stop doing that IT designers. Nice outfit, as if inspired by her grandma’s ski-bunny days. We have seen the choker and butterfly ring before.

Item # 88079

Three Of Hearts

Hollis Hughes™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Hollis

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: A-Tone

Hair Color: Light Pink

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + S&H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

When Tulabelle wants to create a buzz, she absolutely must enlist the help of her friend, Hollis Hughes! Modeling one of the hottest looks from the Prismatica Collection, Hollis managed to charm all of the A-list influencers at the launch party and in doing so, became a trending topic on all the top social media sites! And she may even have stolen a heart or two... or three! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Flirty look comprised of an asymmetrical purple ruffled chiffon mini-dress;

• Sheer purple mid-calf stockings with bow detail;

• Purple chrome "leather" handbag;

• Purple chrome "leather" closed-toe platform pumps;

• Adorable multi-colored heart drop earrings;

• "Silver" bangle bracelets;

• Epoxy filled ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Cute but too close to Barbie - even Misaki has had a variation of this type of dress. Can we banish this to fashion purgatory for the next 400 years at least? Love the earrings. The bangs are too severe for the rest of the doll.

Item # 88080

Bubble Up

Lark Lawrence™ Dressed Doll

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Lark

Body Type: TRUE/The Industry 1.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Golden Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + S&H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Tulabelle insisted that Lark Lawrence also attend the launch party and she just knew the perfect look to match her bubbly spirit! Lark created some of the most talked about social media posts from the whole event when she starting blowing bubbles from a wand that spelled out "TRUE" and even inspired a viral social media challenge craze based on that iconic moment! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

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

• Whimsical look comprised of a rainbow pastel micro-sequined bubble mini-dress layered over a separate pink satin strapless bra;

• Pink chrome open-toe high-heeled ankle boots;

• Pink satin purse with handcuff chain;

• Dramatic statement necklace covered with Aurora Borealis "stones";

• Matching earrings;

• Matching bangle bracelets;

• Matching oversized ring;

• Pair of long manicured hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Again a very Barbie look for Lark. These dolls all look like extras from the Barbie film. The eyeshadow looks a bit harsh, especially compared with her lip colour. Love the necklace. Is it me or are these dolls coming with less stuff then the previous TRUE collection?

Item # 88081

Precious Cargo

Cabot Clark™ Fashion Figure

The Tulabelle True & Co.™ Prismatica Collection

Edition Size: 850

Expected Ship Date: Late January 2025

W CLUB ONLY IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Cabot

Body Type: Homme 1.5

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Light Brown Flocked

MSRP: $165 + S&H / Special W Club Price: $150 + S&H

Sales method: This is being sold to W Club members via a W Club right-to-buy lottery offer. Should any product remain after fully placing the lottery, it would then be made available to the public and for purchasing extras at the MSRP.

The Story:

No collection launch would be successful without the glam squad's "not-so-secret" weapon, Cabot Clark! Usually, it's his amazing styling that takes center stage! But his fabulous launch party ensemble, coupled with the gorgeous photos he posted with his better half, Milo Montez, who is always on hand to support his man, really set the internet on fire! -Designed by David Buttry

Included:

• 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with flocked hair;

• Trendy look comprised of a multi-color cropped tweed jacket and pink metallic cargo pants;

• Cropped pink and yellow t-shirt;

• Pink "suede" high top sneakers;

• Pink "suede" happy face print doll-sized tote bag;

• Chain necklace;

• Magnetic brooches;

• White sunglasses with pink lenses;

• Pink jersey socks;

• Pair of homme hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Figure stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.;

This is by far the best doll of this collection, the only one I entered the lottery for. Cabot looks quite different from his previous incarnations, fresh and exciting. He could be part of the Queer Eye team! Love both the outfit and the accessories. his jacket looks like Chanel (especially with the brooch), while the smiley tote makes a good contrast to that. Precious Cargo or saving grace?

You can see the dolls spinning around in the video below:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final products may vary. The decor and backdrops are not included. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. The dolls cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included. All text 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. JASON WU COLLECTION is a trademark of JWU, LLC. and is used under permission. 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.