Integrity Toys Legendary 2020 Convention day 3: The W Club Event

With the convention this year being virtual, Integrity Toys decided to open up the W Club event to all members of the club. And that is the reason most of us managed to attend the convention, even though we did not have access to the convention collection, the style lab or any other event dolls apart from this one. Still though, it was really nice and a great experience, even online. The club event was great, all the Integrity Toys designers were in the pre-recorded presentation and talked about their history with the company and the lines they design for it. Some news from the talk: the LatinX character (not Isabella Alves)will be part of the Nu Face line. Mark Tinkley is going to revisit a popular brand that “lets people’s fantasies come to life” - could it be Nu Fantasy? Chris Stoeckel said there will be new characters added to the East 59th line up. Vaughn was really vague and did not give out anything but all designers, during the Q+A section agreed that costume and fantasy dolls are very possible. The centerpiece doll left everyone with their jaw on the floor when it was revealed in the beginning of the presentation, with Jessy commenting on it later on. This doll will be a preorder for the participants, as the number of attendees of this event is way bigger than the rest of the convention, so the doll will ship in Spring 2021. Add to that the delay of the arrival of the giveaway doll (it will ship late December - early January) and we will not see the actual dolls of this event for quite a while yet.

Item # 91482

Wicked Narcissism

Eugenia Perrin-Frost™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

W Club Event Centerpiece

Limited Edition: TBD

Head Sculpt: Eugenia

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

What an amazing doll! It’s not often that we get this much goth in Fashion Royalty and this one is done in a very elegant way, The original inspiration is Dark Narcissus Kyori Sato but the capable internet sleuths quickly discovered an Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2019 outfit that matches this one really well. Add the lace details from another Alexander McQueen outfit, this one from Fall/Winter 2018 collection and you get Eugenia’s outfit.

Item # 82132

Charmed Child

Ayumi Nakamura™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

W Club Event Souvenir

Limited Edition: 1369

Head Sculpt: Ayumi 3.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Crimson

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

This is a beautiful; Ayumi! The original inspiration is Miracle Child Ayumi, which is the first one ever released (and had the original sculpt). The dress is a bit simpler than the original and she does not have the gorgeous red bag that was with that giftset. The hat reminds me a lot of this year’s upgrade Eugenia. Her hair colour is gorgeous and fits her so much. I’m happy for our W Club doll.

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

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Integrity Toys Legendary 2020 Convention day 1: the 25th Anniversary gala

The first convention day ended with a “gala” presentation. Alain and Carol presented the centerpiece doll early on - a gorgeous Nadja - and then they had a special guest: Rene, the first IT designer, who created most of the first Integrity playline dolls, had a nice talk with Alain, recalling the early days, the inspiration and spirit of diversity and her love (as well as the whole company’s love) for what they are doing. It was a nice trip down memory lane, with lots of photos from old catalogues and products, seeing Janay and ALysa and the other dolls from the first steps of Integrity. Toys.

Item # 82131

The Enchantress

Nadja Rhymes™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

NU. Face™ Thursday Centerpiece

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Head Sculpt: Nadja 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Nubian

Hair Color: Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

The centerpiece Nadja doll is an hommage to The Illusionist Nadja, from The Heist 2008 convention. An iconic doll that got an iconic remake. This Nadja is gorgeous - her style, make up, outfit, everything is perfect. Legend in the making. Great work Jessy!

Item # 91483

Miami Glam

Kesenia Valentinova™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Fashion Royalty® Thursday Souvenir

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Head Sculpt: Kesenia

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Platinum Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Another remake of a legendary doll, a holy grail for many. Glow Vanessa was the highlight of the Miami FR collection from 2006, the only premium doll from the line (the others were all basic dolls wearing swimsuits). She of course had as an inspiration Donatella Versace and her Barbie Signature version, released in 2004 from Mattel. I have both Vanessa and the Versace Barbie and Kesenia, while beautiful, does look a bit lesser next to them. She’s going to be very popular though. She might be closer to the looks of the OOAK prototype Natalia that was given as a contest prize, from the same 2006 collection.

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

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Integrity Toys Legendary 2020 Convention day 1: The Convention Collection

Lots of things to take in on day one of the Integrity Toys Legendary 25th Anniversary convention, so I’m writing a number of posts to give you all the information about them! There was a separate presentation for the convention collection - which was available to preorder complete for the convention ticket holders - and also the IT Direct Exclusive dolls that will also be available in the convention shop for the main package holders. These presentations have the feel of the webinars that W Club organizes for collection reveals, but, as they are pre-recorded, feel a bit awkward. If they were live, and the people making the presentation were interacting with the attendees, instead of pretending to (yes, it shows), the experience would have been that much better. We are seeing gorgeous clothes though and that is awesome. On with it then.

Item # 77189

Dazzling Debut

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Poppy Parker Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $145.00

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Darkest Brunette

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Quite a beautiful Poppy, but she does not even come close to the original inspiration, Reluctant Debutante. Alain correctly pointed out that she’s more late sixties while the original was firmly in the very early part of the decade. I love the embroidery of the dress, the design and colouring is superb.. Well done David. The dress is a recreation of the one worn by Mia Farrow in the film A Dandy In Aspic, where she was also wearing this outfit that brings to mind the fur details of Poppy’s coat.

Item # 77190

Black Tie

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Poppy Parker Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $145.00

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker 1.5

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

I think I like this one much better than her inspiration the Portrait In Black Poppy Parker, from the same debut collection as Reluctant Debutant. And I bet she will be as sought after as her predecessor. Both doll and outfit look gorgeous.

Item # 82129

In Control

Erin Salston™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

NU. Face Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $150.00

Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Fiery Auburn

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

That’s a gorgeous Erin. Her face in the photo above reminds me a bit of the actress Ruth Wilson. The doll looks a bit, colour wise like High End Envy Erin, the first one I believe that had this newer sculpt. Jessy said his inspiration was (loosely) Clash Control Erin. She looks much better than the original. I’d definitely get her if I could.

Item # 82130

Not Pretending

Eden Blair™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

NU. Face Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $150.00

Head Sculpt: Eden

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Cream

Hair Color: Baby Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

I’m not a fan of the Great Pretender Lilith, on which the Not Pretending Eden is based on, but I love this one! Gorgeous face and cute Chanel style fashion is a great combination - add the teddy bear backpack and hit the mark! I wish I could get her.

Item # 91480

Style Legacy

Isabella Alves™ Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $160.00

Head Sculpt: Isabella (New Character!)

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Mahogany

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

It’s been a while since we had a new character added to the Fashion Royalty line up - and it is nice doing it in a convention so that she gets lots of attention. The appearance of a new Latina character was teased one year ago at the Baltimore convention and we’re seeing her now. She does not have a story announced yet. Jessy said they’re keeping it a mystery for now. The inspiration for her outfit and styling is Style Renaissance Adele Makeda, from the 2006 Pompadour collection. That was the year I started collecting Fashion Royalty and for me it has two of the best collections for FR: Pompadour and Miami. I am glad that year is getting referenced in this year’s anniversary looks.

Item # 91479

Intimate Soirée

Agnes Von Weiss® Dressed Doll

The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary

Fashion Royalty® Convention Collection

Limited Edition: 600 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Late Nov.

Special Convention Price: $160.00

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Body Type: FR 6.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Another grail in the making! Look at that face! That attitude! That style! An amazing Agnes, courtesy of Jessy, who was inspired by Intimately Acquainted Luchia and Soir De Paris fashion set MFD exclusive from 2003. The doll reminds me of Queen of Everything and High Gloss Agnes dolls combined. Love her and am so sorry to not be getting her. During the presentation I heard Alain pronounce her surname as wees instead of the proper vice (after all it’s German for white). Is that a thing now or was it a slip of the tongue?

Gorgeous convention collection - are you getting any of these beauties?

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Integrity Toys Mini Capsule Collections 2020 reveal pt..2: Nu Face Essentials Wave 2

The second collection that was revealed in the Integrity Toys online event on Saturday was the Nu Face Essentials Wave2. That basically meant two NU. Face IT Direct dolls, which are exclusively offered right away via IT Direct Right-to-buy lotteries for the W Club members - I sincerely doubt that there will be any left for the general public. The deadline for the lottery is the 5th of October 2020, noon ET. Two dolls were added to the essential line up, with Jessy Ayala picking from the not-that-popular drawer. This time it is Karolin and Colette that shine in the spotlight. The price is hiked - from US$99 last time to US$115.00 now, without anything added to the mix. When your basic edition dolls (because, even though Carol Roth dismissed the term basic for this type of dolls, it is exactly that, even when you name them close up), surpass the US$ 100.00 mark, you are doing something wrong. Colette has a slightly larger edition size, will she be more popular?

Item # 82118

My Allure

Karolin Stone™ Close-up Doll

The NU. Face™ Essentials Collection: Wave 2

Limited Edition: 900 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Early October, Once Lottery Winners Have Paid

Suggested Retail Pricing: $115.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Karolin Stone

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Strawberry Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Two-piece fitted NF branded underwear set;

• Black strappy heels;

• "Gold" earrings;

• "Gold" watch;

• Pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This is easily the best looking Karolin Stone version released so far.. I still think the sculpt would have lent itself better to a black character but they keep releasing her as a blonde every single time. She does channel Daphne Groeneveld, one of Jessy’s favourite models. Even I liked this version of Karolin. Not enough to want one though.

Item # 82145

In My Skin

Colette Duranger™ Close-up Doll

The NU. Face™ Essentials Collection: Wave 2

Limited Edition: 1000 Dolls

Expected Ship Date: Early October, Once Lottery Winners Have Paid

Suggested Retail Pricing: $115.00

IT DIRECT RIGHT-TO-BUY LOTTERY

Head Sculpt: Colette 2.5

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Dark Chestnut Brown

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Fitted, NF branded, one-piece bodysuit;

• Strappy heels with clear vinyl strap detail;

• "Gold" earrings;

• Matching "gold" ring;

• Pair of hands with long manicured nails;

• Alternate pair of hands;

• Doll stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

What a gorgeous Colette. Just like Karoline, this is the best version of the new Colette sculpt released so far. I like her so much that I’m entering the lottery for her! I never got one of the Colette 1.0 dolls as, contrary to Nadja 1.0 which was the same sculpt, they looked too cartoony to me. This one is stunning. People compared her to one of the Kard*s*ian sisters (Kourtney) but to me she looks nothing like any of them. It’s probably the nude toned underwear and colouring, plus the shoe style, favoured by them.

Let’s recap the lottery data:

NU. Face Dolls Offer Type: Members-only right-to-buy lotteries;

Participation Deadline: Oct. 5th, 2020, Noon Eastern time;

Pricing (Only If You Are Selected in the Right-to-buy Lotteries):

My Allure Karolin: $115.00 + S&H each;

In My Skin Colette: $115.00 + S&H each;

Edition Size: 900 (Karolin), 1000 (Colette);

Shipping Timing: In-stock, will ship once the lottery winners have paid;

Availability: 2020 W Club members only;

Right-to-buy Participation Limit: Max. one (1) lottery ticket per style per 2020 membership only.

If you win, you must pay: While lottery tickets are free, if your entry is picked, you will be expected to pay for each item that you win by Oct. 23rd, 2020 at Noon Eastern (New York Time). 

Are you entering the lottery fot these dolls? Tell us about it in the comments.

Prototypes shown, final production fabrics, colors, and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. ©2020 All rights reserved. NU. FACE and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc., Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. ©2020 All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Integrity Toys Dolly Days finale pt.1: NuFace 2019 Collection reveal

While the fifth Dolly Day went by without any offer from Integrity Toys - just a teaser email about Saturday’s reveal, the sixth and last day of the online event made up for it in spades. While the two collections offered by the company and designed by Jessy Ayala are small in number (three dolls per each), they were enthusiastically received by collectors and are probably going to be quite popular. In this post, we will check out the NuFace ladies and their days off concept: the dolls are dressed in clothes that they would wear in their everyday life, each in her own unique style. They are great looking dolls, but for their $150.00 price, I wanted more elaborate outfits and styles. All three are available from Integrity Toys dealers.

Item # 82117

Cool Kid

Ayumi Nakamura™ Dressed Doll

NU. Face Collection: Off Duty

Expected Ship Date: March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

*ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS*

Edition Size: 900

Head Sculpt: Ayumi 3.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot and Flat Foot

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Soft Ebony

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Ultra-cool customized retro-inspired bleached denim cropped shorts and jacket;

• Heather gray cropped tee;

• Highly detailed, faux-leather fanny pack;

• Micro-chain jewelry set (necklace and dangle earrings) and ring;

• Wristwatch;

• Retro-inspired sunglasses;

• Alternate pair of lower legs with articulated flat feet;

• Black and white sports shoes;

• White sport socks;

• White pleather booties with contrasting chunky heels;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Ayumi is beautiful, looking fresh but very basic, with her plain hair and outfit. She looks like she was part of the lottery NuFace Essentials capsule collection revealed last May. If I did not have Power House Ayumi, I might have considered getting her. She’s ideal for those that don’t have any Ayumi yet. But still expensive for what you get.

Item # 82115

It Girl Magic

Colette Duranger™ Dressed Doll

NU. Face Collection: Off Duty

Expected Ship Date: April 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

*ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS*

Edition Size: 900

Head Sculpt: Colette 2.5 (New, Slightly Revised Sculpt!)

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot and Flat Foot

Skin Tone: Sunkissed

Hair Color: Blush Pink

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• Intricately constructed denim jacket dress, with contrasting plaid applique panels, cinched at the waist by a narrow, black patent leather belt;

• Wide-brimmed Andalusian hat with satin ribbon trim;

• Earrings and black star ring;

• Oversized, faded gradient sunglasses;

• Faux-leather clutch purse;

• Black nylon stockings;

• Pair of chunky mid-calf faux-leather boots;

• Pair of high-fashion open-toe strappy heels;

• Alternate pair of lower legs with articulated flat feet;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" hands;

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

Jessy revised the new Colette sculpt by shrinking the (admittedly oversized) head a bit, and it shows. She looks much better than her debut incarnation back in the Supermodel Convention. If she had a different hair colour, I might have considered buying her, as I do not own any Colette yet. Her green eyes are mesmerising.

Her coat dress is a shorter version of a Balmain Fall 2019 RTW coat. On the runway, it was worn with opaque tights, which fit the off duty concept much better, and over something resembling a blouse/shirt/short dress leather thing, which would have made this doll so much better (along with the original length of the outfit) and worth the $150.00 price tag. Just imagine it made with that soft fake leather stretchy material used for doll gloves. The exact outfit shown on the runway is nowhere to be found either on the brand’s website or major online retailers, so it might have been runway only.

Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway/Daniele Oberrauch/Gorunway.com

Item # 82116

Fashion Darling

Giselle Diefendorf™ Dressed Doll

NU. Face Collection: Off Duty

Expected Ship Date: March 2020

Suggested Retail Pricing: $150.00

*ONLY AVAILABLE VIA IT DEALERS*

Edition Size: 1000

Head Sculpt: Giselle

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot and Flat Foot

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Bronze Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

• High-fashion, air force inspired, OD green flight suit with tiny zipper details and cargo pockets;

• High-contrast black and white flocked leopard printed neck scarf;

• Designer, high-gloss embossed handbag;

• Miniature sketchbook accessory with mechanical pencil;

• Vintage inspired sunglasses;

• "Golden" half-hoop earrings and signet ring;

• Cutting edge screen printed vinyl high-heels;

• NUFACE branded white pleather sneakers;

• Alternate pair of lower legs with articulated flat feet;

• Pair of long-manicure hands;

• Alternate pair of "grip" hands

• Stand;

• Certificate of authenticity.

This lady looks like she jumped out of the Top Gun cast. Pity they did not give her aviator sunglasses to match the jumpsuit. She matches the convention Fresh Perspective Agnes in her colouring. I was tempted but her hairstyle is so wrong for this outfit and NuFace in general. Which is a complaint for this collection in general: apart from Colette’s colours, the rest feels a bit tame for such a line. Maybe they should have carried on with the basic/underwear theme and given us lower priced dolls.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All photos, unless otherwise stated, and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. Fashion Royalty, NU. Face 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. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.