First W Club doll for 2021 revealed - Resort Ready Poppy Parker is going to Palm Springs!

Last year we saw the first W Club doll in August and this year it was again revealed this month but ten days later. For the very first time the club organised a live presentation, streamed on YouTube, with Carol Roth and Alain Trembley hosting. And again, just like last year, the first club doll is a Poppy Parker one! Talented IT designer David Buttry was inspired by the quintessential day in Palm Springs lounging at the resort hotel to design the gorgeous Resort Ready Poppy Parker, the first one in dark A-tone ever. Every 2021 W Club member is guaranteed the right to pre-order 1 doll per membership. This doll only counts as 1 of the 5 total W Club Exclusive dolls offered throughout the Club year (there are still 4 dolls left). We also heard that Darla will be put in hiatus for a while, as David is working on a new AA friend for Poppy. This could merit a separate post, as it is the second time this character is departing the line.

Item # 77211

Resort Ready

Poppy Parker® Dressed Doll

Poppy Parker® In Palm Springs Collection

2021 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Winter 2021/2022

Retail Price: $165.00

(Only $25.00 Due Now to Pre-order!)

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Dark A-Tone

Hair Color: Black

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

Robin's egg blue chiffon tunic dress, trimmed in gold embroidery with beaded details;

Blue and "gold" Mod earrings;

Faux-leather handbag with golden chain accent;

Cuff bracelet with Blue cloisonné detail and matching ring;

Golden, oversized sunglasses;

New! Fabulous vintage-inspired ice bucket and ice tong accessory;

"Ice cubes" for the ice bucket;

Tropical cocktail glass accessory;

Miniature liquor bottle accessory;

Metallic "gold" strappy low heels for articulated ankle feet;

Blue and "gold" pumps for high-heeled feet;

Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

Alternate pair of long manicured hands;

Doll stand;

Certificate of authenticity.

She’s a beautiful doll. Hair, make up, styling, dress, accessories are all perfection. And she’s in dark A-tone for the first time, making her even more desirable. The Palm Springs vibes are definitely there and she is the second addition to this collection, after the upgrade Poppy. David said the dress was inspired by dashiki, a mostly West African colourful garment, called kitenge in East Africa, which was worn by African Americans from the late 60s onward in various forms and styles. This one had the couture treatment, with lavish embroidery and a bright pastel blue colour. The hairstyle is much like that worn by Commanding Attention Poppy Parker, while her screening is the same as Kiss In The Shadows and Camera Loves Her but with different brows. Gladys Knight and Naomi Sims were inspiration sources for David as well. The only thing bothering me is that if you look at photos from Palm Springs in the era, you will not see any African American people lounging by the pools, playing golf or drinking in the carefully manicured lawns in front of the gorgeous modernist mansions. Because, apart from the rare AA artist, they were working as the help. The civil rights movement was in its peak, but definitely not in Palm Springs. AA Poppy in Palm Springs is just a fantasy: what should have been but wasn’t.

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order;

Pre-order Deadline: August 29th, 2021 at 9 PM Eastern Time;

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $165.00 USD + S&H

($25.00 NRD deposit due now, $140.00 + S & H due in approx. Winter 2021/2022);

Approximate Shipping Timing: Winter 2021/2022;

Availability: 2021 W Club members only;

Pre-order Limit: Up to one (1) doll per each 2021 membership only.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only. Acrylic blocks and table in the pictures are display props only and are not included with the doll.

All photos (unless noted otherwise) and doll related information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2021 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. Doll Photography by Bill Peck and Shaunessey Smith ; Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

The 5th and final W Club doll is unveiled - A Fashionable Legacy Violaine Perrin!

It was only a matter of days before we got the chance to see the 5th and final W Club doll, and here she is. Integrity Toys and designer Jessy Ayala give us Violaine Perrin in a tribute to A Fashionable Life Vanessa Perrin giftset. The doll and her outfits have elements of that mythical release, without being a direct copy or revision. The set is not as rich as would be expected in that price range, even with the matching mini-carry case packaging that is similar to Sister Moguls gift set from 2016 and will have similar weight as a normal FR gift set package.

Item # 82128

A Fashionable Legacy

Violaine Perrin™ Gift Set

The NU. Face™ Collection

2020 W Club Exclusive

Limited Edition: TBD

Estimated Arrival: Summer 2021

Retail Price: $199 + Shipping & Handling

Head Sculpt: Vanessa 2.0/Violaine 1.0

Body Type: NF 3.0

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Raven

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

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

High-contrast, short bodysuit with a matching jacket with "raw" edges on the red segments;

Flashy vivid red pleather lace-up thigh-high boots;

Black and red tulle, off-the-shoulder baby doll dress;

Show-stopping "NU. Face" themed choker;

Separate chain necklace;

Faux-diamond earrings and ring set;

Vivid red cat-eyed sunglasses;

Pair of faux-fur trimmed high-heeled shoes;

Mint colored trunk purse;

Designer monogrammed suitcase;

Pair of long manicured nail hands;

Alternate pair of grip hands;

Acrylic doll stand and pole;

Bonus! Matching trunk packaging;

Certificate of authenticity;

I am always a sucker for pale skin combined with raven hair and this lady is no exception, especially now that she is channeling AFL Vanessa. Remember she is not the first Nu Face to get the AFL acronym and colours- A Fabulous Life Rayna Ahmadi was first! The doll itself is perfection, I would not change a thing, except maybe give her a spit curl like her older sister. The clothes are nice in design but lack in execution - some finishes at the jacket look really bad in the photos (if that’s the look of a “raw hem” better leave altogether) and the painted visible seam effect reminds me of Mattel production practices, not Integrity Toys. For this price, these issues should be non-existent.

The jacket seems to take its initial inspiration from this Maison Margiela Fall 2020 one (designed by John Galliano) and then use the original AFL pinstripe suit combined with the original AFL red skirt with visible stitching detail. The romper underneath could be from anywhere, it just mirrors the jacket’s style. The tulle plus the polka dots are the connection between this babydoll dress with the original AFL’s gown. Neither the shoes, jewellery or luggage are remotely connected. The letter choker is a lift from the Versace Fall 2015 one, and many designers have had similarly styled chockers at one time or another. The monogrammed suitcase is a colour variation of the one Fame And Fortune Vanessa had. I am sure we have seen the orthogonal purse before as well. Would have preferred a wheeled upright cabin suitcase like the one the first Elyse had.

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order.

Participation Deadline: Jan 29th, 2021, 12 PM (Noon) Eastern Time.

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $199.00 USD + S & H.

($30.00 NRD deposit due now, $169.00 + S & H due in approx. Summer 2021).

Final Edition Size: To be determined (will be based on all orders received).

Shipping Timing: Approximately Summer 2021.

2020 W Club Exclusive only. This is the 5th and final W Club Exclusive doll of the 2020 membership year.

Note: Computer generated 3D render shown for reference only; final product subject to change.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, final product may vary. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.. All text 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. ©2021 All rights reserved. NU. FACE and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc., Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. ©2021 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

An Angel has landed: the first W Club Doll for 2020 is unveiled!

Poppy Parker is again the first W Club Doll , just like last year. Unlike last year, we waited till August for the unveil - it was June in 2019. I understand that with the pandemic there are bound to be delays and problems, but dolls keep piling up with no room to breathe between releases and arrivals and invoices. Imagine what would be happening without the pandemic!

This Poppy Parker is special, as she’s the first one officially moving to the 70s after her modelling career ended. And she became a TV star in a big hit tv series. Her style and “Undercover Angel” moniker leave no room for doubt of course: she’s channeling Farrah Fawcett from Charlie’s Angels! She’s a mini gift set, with two outfits and will arrive this winter.

Item # 77187

Undercover Angel

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set

2020 W Club Exclusive

Limited Edition: TBD

Estimated Arrival: Winter 2020/2021

Retail Price: $175.00

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Body Type: Poppy Parker

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled

Skin Tone: Hungarian

Hair Color: Ash Blond

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12-inch fully articulated doll with thick, luscious rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;

• First look: Fitted, single-breast houndstooth blazer and red satin shirt, worn over stylish, 1970's inspired flared jeans, with narrow bronze toned belt;

• Navy blue scarf;

• Faux-alligator textured, bronze toned clutch purse;

• Matching bronze toned platform wedges;

• Aviator sunglasses;

• Golden stud earrings;

• Second look: Glamorous disco-inspired, sparkling bell-bottom, one-piece jumper;

• Chunky, golden hoop earrings and matching cuff bracelet;

• Golden chain necklace;

• Metallic red pumps and matching purse;

• Die-cast, miniature toy pistol accessory;

• Pair of regular Poppy Parker hands;

• Alternate pair of grip hands;

• Acrylic doll stand and pole;

• Certificate of authenticity;

What a gorgeous doll. I grew up with Charlie’s Angels on TV and loved all actresses starring in it. Farrah was the epitome of a 70s beauty, with her blonde feathered hair and tan, athletic body. Mostly known for her looks and not her fashion style, she nevertheless influenced lots of women back then. And lots of boys, judging from her record-breaking bathing-suit poster sales.

The two looks are gorgeous. The first one is definitely mimicking one that she wore, as shown in the photo below. The second one, although typical of the era, is not corresponding to any of her outfits I could find. The one that comes near enough is the sequinned jumpsuit from a promo photo for the series, seen also below.

I remember seeing the convention 2017 Style Lab blonde Poppy and wanting to have her mostly for the hairstyle that reminded me of Farrah, now here it is again on a proper Angel Poppy. Bravo David! After the accessories photo, I put a slideshow with more Farrah Fawcett photos, some are the inspiration behind the poses of Poppy. Enjoy!

Offer Type: W Club Exclusive pre-order.

Participation Deadline: August 18th, 2020, 12 PM (Noon) Eastern Time.

Pricing (FOR W CLUB MEMBERS ONLY): $175.00 USD + S & H.

($25 NRD deposit due now, $150.00 + S & H due in approx. Winter 2020/2021).

Final Edition Size: To be determined (will be based on all orders received).

Shipping Timing: Approximately Winter 2020/2021.

Availability: 2020 W Club members only.

Pre-order Limit: Up to 1 doll per membership.

Final fabrics, colours, and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All doll 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. POPPY PARKER and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of Integrity Toys, Inc.. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

Welcome to Miami! The 2nd W Club exclusive doll for 2019 is Ocean Drive Agnes Von Weiss!

The proverbial ink (virtual of course) wasn’t even dry on the first W Club doll preorder and the second one arrived in our inboxes! "Ocean Drive" Baroness Agnes Von Weiss™ mini gift set, designed by IT designer Jessy Ayala, is the new beauty on the horizon, 1 of the 5 total W Club Exclusive Dolls offered throughout the Club year (there are still 3 left).

Item # 91447

Ocean Drive

Baroness Agnes Von Weiss™

Dressed Doll Mini Gift Set The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2019 W Club Exclusive

Expected Ship Date: Fall 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing:$165.00 + S & H

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Agnes

Foot Sculpt: High heel

Skin Tone: FR Black

Hair Color: Dark Espresso

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12.5" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• High-fashion, ocean inspired, hand-drawn and custom printed bathing suit with matching sheer sun-skirt;
• Matching hand-drawn and custom printed open-toe sandals;
• Newly designed "golden" seashell-inspired jewelry set, which includes ankle and wrist bangle bracelets, elaborate drop earrings, starfish ring;
• Alternate set of jewelry composed of earrings, necklace and cuff bracelet;
• Perfectly draped, ankle length cocktail dress with micro-sequins at the back and delicate chain shoulder strap details;
• "Golden" spectator heels to match Agnes' evening look;
• Clutch purse;
• Oversized sunglasses;
• Pair of hands (with long nails);
• Alternate pair of hands (with short nails);
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

First time for Agnes in FR black. She’s gorgeous, isn’t she? We have seen her before in skintones other than her usual, white-as-porcelain complexion, and it suits her a lot. The swimsuit and wrap skirt look is definitely inspired by similar Versace looks, more recently seen in the tribute collection last year. The yellow/golden draped dress is more difficult to pinpoint; people have tried to match it to Versace chainmail dresses, to a Kim Kardashian look (based on her hairstyle, sheesh!), but to me it looks a lot like an older Fashion Royalty dress, the one worn by On The Rise Elyse Jolie. 

She has a great looking face, looks very different than her previous darker skin editions, plus her accessories are fantastic: two pairs of shoes, a nice bag, earrings that look like the Versace Medusa, charm bracelets, a starfish ring, plus a redesigned version of the older Fashion Royalty coin necklace. Just wish she had a more modern design for her (seen before a lot) sunglasses. Maybe if I could find some gold shells or starfish in scale and glue them on the sunglasses? The W Club informed us that she mails in a regular doll box, so shipping is cheaper than other giftsets. Good work IT!

Offer Type:W Club Exclusive pre-order.
Participation Deadline: June 21st, 2019, Noon Eastern time.
Special Mini Gift Set Pricing: $165.00 + S&H per set.($25 NRD deposit per mini gift set due now; balance of $140.00 + S & H per mini gift set due approximately Fall 2019).
Final Edition Size: To be determined- will be based on all pre-orders received.
Shipping Timing: Approximately Fall 2019.
Availability: 2019 W Club members only.
Order Limit: Up to 1 mini gift set per membership.

THE DEADLINE TO PRE-ORDER THIS MINI GIFT SET IS NORTH AMERICAN EASTERN TIME.JUNE 21ST, 2019 AT NOON

Doll shown is a prototype. Final fabrics, hand-drawn bathing suit print, 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 2019 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. Fashion Royalty and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks ofIntegrity 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.

The first W Club doll for 2019 is Midnight Decadence Poppy Parker and it’s a 10th Anniversary Souvenir Doll!

Early June is a bit late to release the 1st W Club Exclusive Doll of the 2019 membership year. But if you remember that last year the first club dolls were unveiled in September, it looks just fine. Yesterday, the club unveiled "Midnight Decadence" Poppy Parker™ 10th Anniversary Souvenir doll, designed by the talented and beloved David Buttry, featuring a special bonus illustration created by David himself to mark this milestone in the brand's history. It was 2009 when the first Poppy Parker dolls were released. Time sure goes by so fast!

Item # PP152

Midnight Decadence Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

The Poppy Parker™ Collection 10th Anniversary Souvenir Doll

2019 W Club Exclusive

Expected Ship Date:Fall 2019

Special Member-Only Pricing:$140 + S & H

Edition Size: TBD

Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker™

Foot Sculpt: High-heeled Foot

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Platinum Blonde

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

Quickswitch: No

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with luscious rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Sparkling black evening gown with removable train (to create two different looks with one dress!), featuring a lovely black satin bow at the bust line and soft marabou feather accents;
• Newly designed clutch purse with golden "PP" logo deco piece and chain accents;
• Golden "jeweled" brooch;
• Matching "jeweled" cuff bracelets, pair of drop earrings and ring;
• Black satin pumps with marabou feather accents;
• Black satin hair ribbon;
• Sheer stockings;
• Alternate pair of hands;
• SPECIAL BONUS! 8 X 10 full color, limited edition printed souvenir sketch by David Buttry;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

Offer Type:W Club Exclusive pre-order.

Participation Deadline: June 11, 2019, Noon Eastern time.
Special Pricing: $140.00 + S&H per doll.($25 NRD deposit per doll due now, balance of $115.00 + S & H per doll due approximately Fall 2019).
Final Edition Size: To be determined- will be based on all pre-orders received.
Shipping Timing: Approximately Fall 2019.
Availability: 2019 W Club members only.
Order Limit: Up to 1 doll per membership.

A bit surprising for the 10th anniversary souvenir Poppy, don’t you agree? She’s wearing quite an original and avant-garde gown compared to her first released sisters all those years ago. The fabric would not be my first choice, but it’s luxurious and impressive in this styling. David said the sleeves are separate as well, so she can wear the short dress with them. The doll is a twin sister of Welcome To Misty Hollows Poppy, with different shades in her make up and a bow designed just a bit this way as to not look identical to Misty. 

​The jewellery has been used before in different lines and dolls. I love the monogrammed clutch. The shoes are black fabric cutout pumps, with bows and feathers at the heel. I was expecting a doll styled more in sync to the debut collection, but I think I prefer this one, she’s more dramatic and decadent. Can’t wait to see the rest of the Poppy dolls the year has in store.

Final fabrics, colors and textures may vary slightly. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. All text 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. 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. Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts and graphics by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.