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Podcast #4 Discovering Forever Barbie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:04:00 -0400

On this podcast the panel discuss M.G. Lords book Forever Barbie

Including: themes and theories regarding Barbie and her history

Barbie as Gender

Barbie the single girl

The Barbie Body

The Superstar makeover

ALSO a dose of Hot Topics including Integrity Toys retiring their Fashion Royalty body and doll yellowing; Fact or exaggerated?

Integrity Toys "Revamps" Fashion Royalty body makes it Square

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 18:14:00 -0400

(Scroll down past the kvetching for the pics of what fits)

It was a black, black day in my house.
An extreme high from receiving the announcement of the convention collection, to a spiraling downward plummet of sadness and disbelief.

Integrity toys made the announcement to their subjects....I'm sorry... customers, that they will be retiring the Fashion Royalty body in favor of the Fashion Royalty Squared body (FR2) Body.
It is their attempt to "keep things fresh" for their subjects...SORRY customers.

So, If you are one of their loyal customers that enjoyed having BOTH or just preferred the fuller figure of the Fashion Royalty body

TOO BAD.

After a little over ten years the carpet was ripped from under you.

Have you ever heard of a company (especially a small business) lucky enough to produce a hit product that people clamor for, all of a sudden, on a whim, stop producing its winning product?

We were basically patted on the head and told: "It's for your own good".

It's like Coca-Cola decreeing they will no longer produce regular Coke, Just diet Coke, because after all its better for you and we want to keep things fresh.

Diet Coke fans won't care.

Regular Coke fans will just shrug, and move on to the competitors.

So, I've spoken to many people about the subject. I needed counseling. There are a few who prefer the FR2 body.

Most liked having both.

The biggest complaint has been the shoe size difference.

The announcement implied there was a "revamping" of the FR2 body which led Integrity's descamisados to speculate if the company made logical improvements and produced this "New FR2" body with the same shoe and bust size and the Fashion Royalty body.

They did not.

Where improvements necessary? YES

Did they make any "improvements"? NO, Not really

Not really improvements, just replacing the Fashion Royalty body with the FR2 body.

As you can see below with the fuller figured brunette being Fashion Royalty, and the red head on the right a FR2, its a completely different body and psychological composition.

Both of these products can and have existed a part, harmoniously.

A true blending would to have been to keep the breast shape, abdomen, arms, and legs of the FR2 while keeping the breast and foot size of the Fashion Royalty body.

That would have been blockbuster!

That would have been innovation!

That would have been a decision made with integrity.

Fashion Royalty and FR2 body

I can usually see the logic with Integrity and their past decisions but this is completely illogical.

No one complained.

No one asked for this.

If Fashion Royalty dolls didn't sell (Jet Set and Tropicalia Convention Collections) it was because of the clothes on their back NOT what was underneath!

If they wanted to give their disciples something Fresh and New how about offering products people have been pleading for:

Furniture

A coffee table book?

Replacement bodies?

Appearances of the Fashion Royalty characters on FR2 bodies?

A New Fashion Royalty designer?

Finally,

People have given out many options for the future:

Rebody, trade FR2 bodies for FR bodies.

Stick with and invest with Mattel: Silkstones and Classic Superstar body era.

Shop cautiously with Integrity: too many "changes and inconsistencies", price point raises and offerings get smaller, body yellowing, and after all...they're going to "Come for Poppy" next!

This is just a marketing scheme and "Classic Fashion Royalty body" will be back next year.

All of this made me wonder: Why are Tonner people (collectors) so happy?
They're always skipping around laughing, clapping, not a care or complaint in the world!

Why are people so hostile toward Integrity?
Why does the relationship with their customers

have to be so volatile?

I don't understand?

When they have staff meetings, and say: "You know, people are going to freak out if we do x,y,z"
Is their response: "Who cares!? Do it anyway"?

Does Proctor and Gamble do that?
Does Pepsi Co. do that?
Does Mattel do that?

I'm going to try it out.

My podcast co-host Steven sent me a FR2 body to play with.

I don't like it.

But I'm still excited for the convention collection
It fits into more clothes and shoes than I thought it would have, but its just not as fantastic as the Fashion Royalty body.
It has an underwhelming breast size.

I have faith in Alain (though, you'd never get me to believe he liked the Jet Set and Tropicalia collection) as a packaging designer, story line writer, and hats off to him, he can throw a fierce convention.

The Fashion Royalty body is too special for me.
I came over from Barbie because Integrity offered a fuller body.
I love it clothed and I love it nude!

The "revamping" or "merging" would have been stupendous if it was done correctly.

Below are some items that I have in my FR collection that fit the FR2 body:

Dressmaker details did well and zipped right up, but its missing that pop from the bigger bust

Ginny O did ok because its a lace back!

This looked great except up top where the small FR2 bust couldn't fill the cups

This fit perfectly!

Skirt fit jacket AWFUL

Silkstone dress fit perfectly just missing that POP a bigger bust would give

This fit OK, a little pinning would do well

Any of Fley's sets should work!

Porcelain Beauty pants fit but didn't buckle

Scene Stealer coat worked well

More Ginny O looks GREAT!

This fit like an absolute dream!

This fit well too!

This Dynamite Girls Sized Dress By Clear Lan also works well

Don't know who shoes their are but they worked, zipper back

These shoes from a Asian eBay sell work perfect!

Monogram shoes are good

Style counsel Adele shoes worked

Dania shoe's worked also!

Also Clothes my Famaka, Yoko, Karen Kolkman , and Mio designs fit ok but I'm sure all will have FR2 special fit products!

NEW Martha Stewart Celebrations Collection at JC Penny

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:58:00 -0400

Finally the Martha Stewart Celebrations collection is available at your local JC Penny (hopefully).
It took a while in coming, perhaps as a result of the bickering between Stewart and Macy's.
Once you visit the section however you'll be quite puzzled at the reasoning for Macy's call of foul regarding Martha's decision to distribute products on their competitor's shelves.

As you can see in the photographs these items have very little similarities to those offered at Macy's.
Actually, they're small delightful finishing touch items that were offered by Martha Stewart through Kmart, that fans have missed since their partnership ended.

I truly missed the simple elegance and classic style the Martha Stewart designers brought to accent items such as: wrapping paper (particularly Christmas), ribbons, gift bags and paper decorations.

The highlight for me was the shelf of candy! Yes Martha Stewart candy!

The candy is offered as an accessory to the clear jars below. Glass jars of various shapes and heights filled with colorful candies have been a staple element on the covers and within the pages of Martha Stewart Living and was a regular fixture on her daytime talk show.

There are some items that of course Stewart and her most loyal followers would never use like for example paper plates:

But the mission of Martha Stewart products has always been to provide customers with items that reflect that clean New England classic style at a low price point. So you'll find the plates and napkins are paper, the glass jars are not really glass and the depression glass really depressing.

But for those devote fans who miss the Martha Stewart line of wrapping paper, ribbon and gift bags this should prove to be an enormous treat!

Please stop bye when you get a chance and don't forget to check in for new items as the seasons change!

Hot Toys The Rock as GI Joe Roadblock 1/6 Scale figure

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:01:00 -0400

I've been waiting for pic of this figure for a while!
I've also bee waiting for an opportunity to purchase my first Hot Toys figure.
I missed out on the Assassins Creed and Resident Evil Chris Redfield offerings.

So, This will be my first purchase!
The face sculpt is spot on...of what Dwayne will look like in ten years if he let's himself go.
The sculpt is a little to old and weathered.

The figure features 30 points of articulation
3 pairs of hands
and various weaponry

Item is do to ship 4th quarter

Retail Price: $219.00

Pre Order Here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HOT10448&mode=retail

Mommie Dearest Forever!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Item # 14025
Mommie Dearest™

Official Collectible Doll Gift Set
Limited edition of 800 dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00
Approximate Ship Date: Early July 2013

FANTASTIC!

I am completely floored and absolutely THRILLED with this new release from Integrity toys!
My neighbors knocked to see what all the screaming was about!

The Mommie Dearest Gift Set is hopefully the first of many releases for this Paramount FIlms property.

She is fantastic and wonderful in every way.
This item also is the first release with the new quick release head system that allowss collectors to change heads among different body types with ease and without boiling to soften heads.

My only gripe is that the head mold should have had the frowning or angry Anges Von Weiss Face mold.
I'm sure there is a senesable reason as to why it does not and I will ask an Integrity staff member when I get a chance. (see pics below)

I am also aware this does not look like the divine Joan Crawford or Faye Dunaway.
In the past Integrity has claimed their film properties represent the characters and not the actress.
In this case, (as with the other Integrity celebrity properties: Lana Turner and Josphine Baker) the face sculpt still doesn’t resemble the star.

However, the design and presentation of this representaion of J.C. is eons ahead of the uninteresting offerings by Robert Tonner.
It is sheer brilliance to include the wire hanger and the changeable head!
It is simply a must have for any doll collector and Joan Crawford fan!

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2013 Barbie Cocktail Ensemble Silkstone Video and Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:02:00 -0400

Just receiving my 2013 Barbie Cocktail Ensemble Silkstone.
The piece is just as wonderful in real life as she is in the promo pictures!
She is a classic screening with a simple and elegant presentation.
Glamorous, feminine and classy.
Very much a Barbie production.
Robert Best has done a phenomenal job with this new crop of ladies.
The only flaw is:
When you debox doll her cape will need steaming or ironing because of being tied to box.
Once you do this she opens up and looks just as she does in the promo pics!
So if you decide to iron or steam be very cautious.
I ironed outfit by sandwiching between a thick folded cotton towel!

Can't wait to see more from Robert!

Out Sass Vanessa is FREE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:04:00 -0400

The Hostage situation is OVER!

Out Sass Vanessa has been freed from U.S. Customs!

Originally slated to arrive at the Integrity Toy's warehouse on March 20th Vanessa and the new crop of London Calling Dynamite Girls have bee held up in U.S. Customs for two weeks!

She finally arrived today and she is thrilling!

Orders were taken in fourth quarter of 2012 (technically she is a 2012 WClub exclusive doll) for this divine incarnation of Vanessa Perrin. She was made to order.
This means Integrity offers exclusive club dolls to members and only produces the number ordered.
Word is there are about 875 of these produced

Designer Vangnh Sawyer is Fantastic when he's on point!
This time he brought it to the runway and served the children fish on fire on a silver platter!

2013 Integrity Spring 2013 Line Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0400

On Saturday March 30, 2013 Part 2 of Integrity Toys Spring line was unveiled and the crowd seemed to be a bit more enthused by this showing than the last!
Why??
Because David Buttry finally unveiled his 2013 Poppy Parker line!
This year its called "Poppy Parker at the 1965 Worlds Fair"
David claims the line was inspired by art work from the 1965 Worlds Fair.
He's not fooling anybody....This line says Mr Buttry LIVES for the Its A Small World Ride at
Walt Disney World and he wore his work pad out on that ride HUNTY!
As word goes this line was the first to sell out in just a few hours after the show.
Here are the highlights of the line:

Item #PP048

Irresistible in India
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

Limited Edition of 750 Dolls

Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US

Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013

Item #PP050

Sweet in Switzerland
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

Limited Edition of 750 Dolls

Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US

Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013

Item #PP051

Pretty in Polynesia
Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

Limited Edition of 750 Dolls

Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013

Item #PP052

Joyful in Japan

Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll

Limited Edition of 750 Dolls

Suggested Retail Price: $89.00 US

Estimated Shipping Date: June 2013

UP NEXT
To my surprise The Misfits!
Both me and my wallet hoped they were going to wait till next year to unveil the Misfits but Alas, they did not.
I had planned to skip the Holograms and only purchase The Misfits, so I was in regardless.
I remember not even being interested in the original Holograms when I was young and NEVER being able to find Roxy and Stormer so this line completes me!

As for the dolls.
The outfits seem to fit much better than the Holograms' outfits.
Face screening is also a step above.
They are really fantastic!
My only gripe is the face molds should have had more mischievous grins like the original line.
However, Vaughn said Hasbro OK'd the line so if it's fine with Hasbro then its fine with me!

Item #14031

Phyllis "PIZZAZZ" Gabor™

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection

Limited Edition of 1200 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $119.00 US

Estimated Ship Date: May 2013

Item #14032

Roxanne "ROXY" Pelligrini™

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection

Limited Edition of 1200 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $119.00 US

Estimated Ship Date: May 2013

Item #14033

Mary "STORMER" Phillips™

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Limited Edition of 1200 Dolls Only

Suggested Retail Price: $119.00 US

Estimated Ship Date: May 2013

The third line was the crown jewel in the Integrity Toys stable: Fashion Royalty
Before the line was revealed the lead designer trumpeted: "Surprises".........
We still cant figure out what the surprises were.
It wasn't furniture or a new character....

Was it the almost 18% price increase?

Maybe it was Jordan!?
Jordan seems to be the HIT of the line (aside from the WClub Event Doll below)
and the FIRST Must Have Jordan EVER!
Even tough some people expressed dislike in the hair color, Jordan seems to be the over all HIT of the line:

Item #91315

Splendid

Jordan™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

Limited Edition Size: 400

Estimated Ship Date: Late June / Early July 2013

The rest of the collection seemed to fall flat due to poor promo dolls and promo pics. Bad lighting and wonky eyes may have quelled interest.

Item #91317

Ambitious

Kesenia™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US
Limited Edition Size: 700

Estimated Ship Date: Late June / Early July 2013

Item #91316

Captivating

Anja™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

Limited Edition Size: 800
Estimated Ship Date: Late June / Early July 2013

Item #91318

Polished

Korinne™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

Limited Edition Size: 700

Estimated Ship Date: Late June / Early July 2013

Integrity dolls ALWAYS look better than their promo pics!
I think once the dolls are shipped and live pictures are seen Korinne will be a hit as well!
Close up pics showed her with a clumsy screening that will be improved in production.

The SHOW STOPPER

The show stopper of the event was the second Dania Zarr!
(The first one can bee seen on other blogs and flickr)
This was the WClub member exclusive doll available ONLY to WClub members with a production number made to order.

Item #91319

Irresistible

Dania Zarr™ Dressed Doll

The Fashion Royalty® Collection

2013 W Club Online Event Doll
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

Limited Edition Size: TBA

Estimated Ship Date: Mid to Late Summer 2013

A few people had issues with the outfit. I can admit the style may be a little dated.
Unlike the rest of the collection she is a dazzling and interesting piece with many different possibilities that rises above the ensemble.

Remember this is NOT the complete list ONLY the highlights!

Surely a complete list can be found on Shug's Blog or inside The Fashion Doll Studio.
If you are still undecided about your selections you may be out of luck for the Poppies but excluding Jordan there should be plenty of Fashion Royalty dolls available.
The Misfits were also produced in high numbers and should be found at numerous dealers!

GOOD LUCK!

2013 Integrity Toys Convention Registration BEGINS!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:26:00 -0500

YES!
Much earlier than last year the 2013 Integrity Toys Convention Registration begins in February!
It will take place at Century Plaza Hyatt Hotel in Los Angeles from October 31-November 2.
This is the first time the convention has taken place on the West Coast and also the 10th convention.

There are many changes in store as the information email states and one of the BEST inovations is a method of diminishing wait times.

One of the only downfalls of the convention (for me at least) is waiting on line to pay for merchandise once inside the gift shop.
Some may say camping out from 4 A.M. to 1 P.M waiting for the shop to open is a nightmare but I think they all enjoy it!
Now gift shop will be open in shifts according to the date and time you registered (WClub members get priority registration! that's why you need to join!)

Things that remain the same:

Several classes will be offered and Registration for them Begins April 15
There will be another Style Infusion Lab with increased numbers of dolls available
WClub Lunch for WClub Members ONLY
Welcome Kit
Fashion Royalty souvenir doll
Special Welcome Halloween Banquet

Not sure about other events like the 16 inch doll line lunch but more information will come in the long slow dragging months leading up to the convention!

Best advice:

Register as soon as possible if you want to go to insure a good spot in gift shop line!

https://www.integritytoys.com/page/events/latest_events

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Masters Of The Universe Classics Fighting Foe Men

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:26:00 -0500

Matty Collector unveiled a series of goodies at this February 2013 Toy Fair
Including:

New Castle Grayskull Prototype

Sneaks of figures for New Filmation characters subscription

Upcoming figures including King He-Man, Fang Man and Fighting Foe Men 3 pack

At first I wanted nothing to do with these guys! (which is usually a bad sign)
But
then I did the research and became obsessed!
They are actually based on box art for Masters Of The Universe model kits from the 80's
(of which I knew NOTHING about)

I must have this set!

GOOD NEWS

People HATE them!

This is a subscription only item (of which I'm not a subscriber) which means I have to wait for subscribers to get first dibs and then hurry for a chance at one or purchase one on Ebay.

List price for subscribers is $75 plus shipping

Not sure what it is about these guys that hooked me;
Love the colors and love the history!

I also strictly wanted to keep obscure figures out of my collection.

BUT
I need these

Maybe its the recent Grayskull fever I've caught since the Castle Graysull reveals but I love these!

So if youre a subscriber your lucky even if you can't stand them and want to sell them!

And good luck to ALL non-subscribers in getting one...(after I get mine)

NEW Masters Of The Universe Castle Grayskull 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0500

At long last a NEW Castle Grayskull is here!

In Oct 2012 we were given a mock up (with measurements) and allowed to pre order Grayskull that Mattel said would ship in Nov/Dec 2013 for $250

At 2013Toy Fair fans scrambled for a look at an actual mud and mortar prototype.

Controversy ensued!

In a video interview with Reporter Pixel Dan, (seen here) a Mattel Representative said the castle has shrunk in size from the original measurements fans were sold:
Original measurements: 25”h x 26”w x 28”d
New measurements: 23"h x 18"w x 11.5"d (assuming this is with castle closed)

Many fans expressed annoyance and anger at this and several other details regarding the castle's features in hopes they would be changed for San Diego Comic Con in July and ultimately in the final product.

But its doubtfull.

Regardless

Yes, bigger is better and the cardboard mock up looks very exciting.
Some say much more exciting than the 3D prototype.

I'm just thrilled to have this NEW castle and actully have lost sleep just thinking about it.

I do hope it doesnt shrink any furthur and I hope we get it as planned with no reports of qualitly issues at all.

I JUST NEED SLEEP!!
LONG WAY TO GO!!

Barbie Collector 2013 Line Begins!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 21:37:00 -0500

Tomorrow February 6, 2013 Begins a NEW year for Barbie Collector!
The anticipation for this year has been building since this past summer's Barbie convention!
In search of bringing The Barbie Collector line back to its high quality and couture roots,
Mattel moved production to Indonesia to lower production costs

The result, last year's hit Atelier Line:

This year the extravaganza continues, and from the headline grabbing sneak peeks Mattel has released in the past weeks, 2013 is building up to be an extraordinary year for the Barbie Collector line.

The New year begins tomorrow when the 2013 Barbie Collector Fan Club membership renewals begin.

Whats up first?

The 2013 Boater Ensemble doll which serves as the official 2013 Barbie Fan Club doll and is available ONLY to members. Boater Ensemble is also on the Silkstone Body!

Boater Ensemble Barbie^® Doll

$85

Other dolls in the shop available for sale to all customers are the highly anticipated Cocktail Dress Silkstone:

Cocktail Dress Barbie^® Doll

$75

Just in time for Valentines day the Luncheon Silkstone:

Luncheon Ensemble Barbie^® Doll

$50

And from the Global Glamor Line; Tribal Beauty

Tribal Beauty^™ Barbie^® Doll

$100

Finally a sneek at the sketch for the 2013 Holiday Hostess

This year's theme is New Years Eve.
Hostess usually goes on sale third or fouth quater

This is ONLY the begining! (first quater) but from the start it's shaping up to be a stand out year for Mattel's Barbie Collector line!
Look for SEVERAL more additions in the months to follow!

Stay tuned here and on http://www.barbiecollector.com/ for updates, videos and new items throught the exciting year!
Click HERE to join NOW!:http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/doll/2013-barbie-fan-club

Highlights Of Integrity's Spring 2013 Line

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:22:00 -0500

The 2013 Integrity Toys Spring line was unveiled this past weekend.
Unfortunately it was only 4 of the companies product lines and some people were disappointed none of the flagship properties were featured such as Fashion Royalty Poppy Parker Or Fr2
BUT
What was offered was DELIGHTFUL
This is just a small list of what I think are highlights
If you want a complete list I'm sure you can check out Shugs Blog or Inside The Doll Studio or Flickr.

What seems to be the Hottest item was Yeti To Wear (below)
The 16 inch doll that sold out very quickly is part of the Tulabelle Collection.
Personally I think its the boots that sold this girl.
Also, the ultra modern style for a 16 inch doll is unusual and not typically served by Tonner doll company who is considered the apex of 16 inch doll production.

Item #86003
Yeti to Wear
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
16 inch Doll
Estimated Delivery Date: Early May 2013

Item #86003
Yeti to Wear
Tulabelle™ Dressed Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00

Item #86002
Violet Femme
Brunette Basic Tulabelle™ Doll
Suggested Retail Price: US $115.00
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
16 inch Doll
Estimated Delivery Date: Early May 2013

The Holograms were also featured as a part of the New Jem line completing the Jem and The Holograms segment.
Initially I was extremely excited for the collection revival because as a nine year old I preferred Jem to Barbie. However I told myself, I just don't have room to collect the entire collection of A list characters. Also, as with the revival of Masters Of The Universe, I only usually have interest in collecting figures/characters I had when I was younger. So, I'm planning on keeping my Jem collection down to original Jem and the three Misfits.
I didnt say I couldnt be tempted!
However I wasn't...well maybe with Kimber but overall these girls are on a body I do not favor (color infusion) Aja's costume seemed to be a little baggy, and I wouldn't just bring home Kimber!
That would just be strange!
However I can't wait to see fan pictures of the girls all together!

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Limited Edition of 1000 Dolls Only
Suggested Retail Price: US $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: Early March 2013

item #66089
Dayle™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013

The Dynamite Girls Boys Cruz and Kyu also sold out within minutes!
Above is the platinum blond Dayle which is also selling out briskly.
At first these outfits seem a little odd.
However I'm assuming most people plan to redress these images of youth and grandeur as soon as they arrive to homes!

Item #66085
Cruz™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013

Item #66087
Kyu™
The Dynamite Girls™
London Calling Collection
Suggestion Retail Price: US $65.00
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Estimated Delivery Date: Late March 2013

And From The Funny Face Line "A Woman Who Thinks" Based on the character played by model Dovima. I'm exhausted with Audrey Hepburn's image in the doll world. Any mention of her or her films brought to life in vinyl now sicken me, so I would never even post a pick. As always the collection is beautifully done with the finest craftsmanship around. If you like that sort of thing you'd be thrilled!
I, on the other hand am patiently waiting for a decent Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, KATHARINE HEPBURN or any Brass Balls actress!

Item # 14018
A Woman Who Thinks
Dressed Doll Mini-Gift Set
The Funny Face Collection
Limited Edition of 400 dolls
Suggested Retail Price: US $150.00
Estimated Delivery Date: Week of February 11th, 2013

Most of these Highlights were the most wanted items to be featured and sold out with in minuets!

Check dealers for wait list for cancellations and Ebay for these items once they ship.
If Ebay is you're only hope be prepared to pay inflates secondary market prices.

Barbie The Look Wardrobe

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:30:00 -0500

BRAVO

To Mattel and the designers!
This is an outstanding piece from packaging to item!
Simply divine
If you DO NOT have this piece you MUST grab one or two!
and beg Mattel to produce MORE!
Below video and pics show you how it measures up next to actual model muse body
Its unusual for Mattel to build furniture and playsets that are on scale with actual dolls
but this piece is perfectly up to scale for:

Barbie: Model Muse, Playline and Silkstone bodies.

Also will work well with:

Integrity's Fashion Royalty, Dynamite Girls, NuFace and Monograms.

Wardrobe with Fashion Royalty Natalia Fatale

At FIRST
I did not want anything to do with it!
I'm not a fan of modern furniture and prefer rustic pottery barn shabby type of furniture
But!
I bought it because I'm always crying about not having any furniture!
So
I made the right decision and may even purchase a second!

Barbie and Tonner section @ Fao Schwarz

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:37:00 -0500

OH It's that time of year again!
Yes herds of people from places like "Ohio" "Minnesota" and "Alabama" invade New York City and make it completely unbearable!
YES!
Its Christmas time!
And Ground Zero for Christmas in NY is 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Just a few blocks down (which now is an endless hour stroll) is Fao Schwarz where the latest and greatest toys in NYC are bought and sold.

Usually the crown jewel in Fao is the Barbie section
BUT
The Barbie section was CUT down in size in favor of a new Hello Kitty section?!?!

Stock was limited except for the Fao Schwarz Barbie which could be found in high mounds all over the store undisturbed.

The Tonner section was also enlarged and moved to a more prominent section of the store to feature the new City Girl Line

These Dolls are divine and directly on the mark of young blue blooded Upper East Side New York girls.
If these girls were only 12 inches I would have bought every one!
But they're 14 inches and don't come with any stands so, they're a pass for me unfortunately.
If you like the big girls theses are definitely a MUST have!

If you're planning a trip to NYC this Christmas Season a stop at Fao is worth the hassle!

2013 WClub Registration and Club Dolls

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:13:00 -0500

2013 is HERE!

Sort of....

Well the registration for 2013 Integrity toys WClub has begun with some really exciting news!
Along with the usual member perks; Exclusive dolls available only to WClub Members, Access to the WClub message Board, Access to WClub Member Only Convention Luncheon and exclusive dealer discounts we also get an exclusive Jem Doll!
The two Upgrade membership dolls are Kyori Sato and Poppy Parker!

Registration ends January 16 2013 so act fast!

Base Membership alone is still just $50

You can add either Kyori or Poppy or both for an additional fee

Click Here to join http://www.integritytoys.com/page/w_club

Check out the pics Below!

Exclusive Jem Doll For Members ONLY

Love The One... Kyori Sato

To The Fair! Poppy Parker

Hot Toys For Christmas 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:41:00 -0500

Its time for another installment of the yearly HOT Christmas must haves!
Hot Toys For Christmas 2012

This year the number one must have is the WiiU

Other toys you'll see in this extra funny video are

Monster High

Jake and The Neverland Pirates

Halo 4

And more!
The video will also tell you hunts and tricks to snatch these goodies up before anyone else!

Any questions please ask!
I LOVED all the letters I received for the 2011 edition

AND

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2012 Tropicalia Convention

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:00:00 -0400

The 2012 Tropicalia Convention was a BLOCKBUSTER success!
Alain did a tremendous job executing the theme this year and it was fully realized!
There were mostly postives and only a few downers
First lets start with the collection

This years collection was much better than lasts years Jet Set Collection (the dolls at least). Some of the outfits were a little questionable but not offensive like last year.
The two big winners were the All White Now Collette and Place Vendome Victoire Roux.
Of course Hot Dots Poppy Parker sold out quickly (controversially)

Below is video of the collection

The absolute must have of the convention was the final nights table centerpiece High Profile Eugenia

The crowd lost their heads over this tan Eugenia but shame on Integrity for not having enough for everybody to purchase and shame on them for the cheap quality gown.

The other surprises of the final night were a NEW Vanessa Perrin with a new face sculpt

Also wearing a cheap gown that we unfortunately found in our welcome boxes.

All was forgiven when they unveiled our convention gift Frame by Frame Imogen

This gift set made me dance around my room naked!

I just loved how everything about the theme blended so well. From setting to some of the dolls and the colors!
Here are more pics below and the Highlights video!
Also look for my video review coming soon!

Workshop Veronique

Welcome Package

Force Of Nature Agnes Von Weiss

Anja

Color Infusion Style Lab

Sea Breeze Poppy Parker

2013 Convention

Highlights Video

NEW 2012 Martha Stewart Halloween Craft Line

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:36:00 -0400

Finally

The NEW 2012 Martha Stewart Halloween Craft Line is available in Michael’s and A.C. Moore!

You’ll find the usual window clings, cupcake picks and craft paper, but this year there are some delightful new products (that can be seen in the video below)

The Best is a Halloween ferris wheel centerpiece that can hold candy or cupcakes

ALSO

Some wonderful gift boxes in the shape of jack o’ lanterns and skulls that can of course be glittered and filled with candy.

These are miniature version of life sized craft projects featured in the Martha Stewart Living magazine over the years!

So!

Clip your coupons and run down to your local craft stores (after watching my video) and grab so spooky stuff to slash yourself off another wonderful Halloween!

Truly Madly Deeply Agnes Von Weiss (Video Below)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:25:00 -0400

The 2012 Integrity Toys Unveiling Event doll Truly Madly Deeply Agnes Von Weiss is NOW shipping to the lucky WClub member who purchased her back in March.
The actual doll is divine (as you can see below)
However, its not as spectacular as the promo pics above.
The hair color is questionable and Agnes didn't ship with the exact style we see in the promos pics.
These discrepancies are unusual for Integrity and can be easily fixed.

I'm sure the Agnes fans are delighted.
I am not an Agnes fan or completest and I still love this piece!
If you didn't order her check for her on eBay or contact WClub to inquire on extra stock status!

THIS is Fashion Royalty (Pics and Video below)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:01:00 -0400

THIS is Fashion Royalty!

I've been wanting to put together a video to this music track for a very long time
Jay Karan "I don't like that bitch" (drag ball music).
Its a collection of my 2-3 years collecting and photographing Integrity Toy's Fashion Royalty line.

Of course, I've been heavily influenced by my first photographer Aaron Cobbett!
Being one of Cobbett's beauties and an "active" participant in the New York club scene in the 90's to the early 20's You can see how the song and these lovelies are a perfect fit for me!
They also bring back a tad bit of nostalgia for a New York that no longer exists

Unlike Barbie the Fashion Royalty line reflects an assertive sexually aggressive head strong female mechanism that embodies second wave feminism like an indestructible military force.
Within the story lines and character developments they are corporate giants that survive on a savage lust for success. They are female entities operating on a by any means necessary ideology.
And their fashion serves as their muse, their camouflage and their armor.

As you can see it is a delightful world to dive into.
So you must get a chance and pick yourself up one!
Click here for a short intro to the company and how you can get your hands on these beauties!

http://saturdaymorningtoyz.blogspot.com/2012/06/integrity-toys-101-all-about-integrity.html

Feel free to download the pics below!
(ALL pictures are mine)

Its Saturday Morning! Time for Muppet Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:25:00 -0400

Time for Saturday Morning cartoons!
This time its Jim Henson's Muppet Babies!
Muppet Babies ran from 1984 to 1991
9 seasons on CBS

The series was of course the early years of Henson's most beloved creations The Muppets
Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo,Rowlf, Animal and Scooter and featured guest appearances buy Bunsen and Beaker.

The series followed the Junior Muppets as they grew up and spent time in their nursery together.
Highly imaginative and inventive with loads of special effects the series was time consuming to produce and a ground breaking initiative.

The series also spawned equally successful merchandise and commercials.
Equally iconic were special Muppet Babies prizes given away with Mc Donalds Happy Meals including figures and legendary Christmas stuffed animals.

There have been several VHS releases but no DVD release has been produced.
The reason for this is because of the difficult task of securing the rights to all the clips from other properties used in the series.

For example one episode could include cut aways and mix ins from films like Star wars and Raiders Of The Lost Ark and a classic MGM black and white.
The Muppet Show is also suffering from these same delays with musical rights.

Today, the memorabilia is easily accessible on Ebay and you can see a few episodes from the series on Youtube or other sources so sit back and enjoy!

2012 Hallmark Ornaments

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0400

The 2012 Hallmark Ornaments are in stores now

As always there are plenty of pop culture finds for your tree!

Some sell out quickly so if you see one you like be sure to run down and grab them up ASAP

Remember they are NEVER discounted until after Christmas Day

I will be adding more weekly but here are my Favorites!

Remember I'll update frequently there are also Muppets, Charlie Brown, NFL, Star Wars and Harry Potter

Barbie Fall 2012 Catalog Scans

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:02:00 -0400

The Fall 2012 Barbie Catalog is NOW in circulation ans the new Blonds Barbie Blond Diamond is on the cover
Price $125 or 2 payments of $62.50

Also featured is the first of two postmortem Elizabeth Taylor dolls. This time they are divine Silkstones!

Price:$125 or 2 payments of $62.00

Both dolls are worth more than their price points so garb them up while you can.

Next is the Holiday 2012 Collector Barbie
But
They might as well call it the Taylor Swift Barbie because the inspiration is OBVIOUS

Price will vary since you can get this doll at most discount retailers.

If you don't have or expect a Fall 2012 catalog in the mail go to

Barbiecollector.com

and request one NOW!