Collecting Fashion Dolls by Terri Gold

Dolly Parton Integrity Toys "Dolly Dolls"

2026-09-28T09:28:06.536-04:00

Message from Integrity Toys:

The very first song Dolly Parton wrote when she was a little girl was about a doll her mama made for her out of a corn cob with corn silk hair, titled, “Little Tiny Tassel Top.”
Now, in conjunction with her new Life of Many Colors Museum celebrating her life and achievements in entertainment and philanthropy, as well as her incredible fashion, we at Integrity Toys are helping to commemorate Dolly Parton with the first three in a series of new collector “Dolly Dolls.”
The Dolly Dolls project was one of passion for Dolly, something that she and her team had been working on alongside our Integrity Toys team for more than a year. The Dolly Dolls were initially meant as a celebration of Dolly’s life and now have the importance of celebrating her legacy.
About the collaboration, Dolly Parton referenced that first doll her mama made her and said in a statement made to us before her passing that has been included on the dolls’ package: “I have come a long way from that cabin in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, but I am still the same girl of many colors that I was then. I am so excited to have my newest tiny tassel top to share with all of you. Her corn silk colored hair has come a long, long way too! Integrity Toys, along with my archive team, has lovingly created a beautiful collection of brand new ‘Dolly Dolls.’ I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.”
It is the Integrity Toys team’s complete honor and privilege to have worked with Dolly and her incredible, thoughtful team on carefully crafting a museum-worthy, beautiful tribute in doll-size that captures Dolly’s essence via these first three dolls in a series of new “Dolly Dolls” by Integrity Toys for the Dolly Parton Life of Many Colors Museum store, including Dreamin’ in Gingham, World on Fire and Diamond in a Rhinestone World, inspired by Dolly and some of her fashions, accessories and branded makeup collection!
These approximately 12” (1:6 scale) ultra-limited edition collectibles have been crafted in Integrity Toys’ signature quality paired with Dolly’s likeness and signature style to fit perfectly in your collection.

Here are the three separately boxed dolls presented in a layout showing the contents of each box.

Prices were $165, $175, and $185 respectively.

Dreamin' In Gingham

World on Fire

Diamond in A Rhinestone World

All the dolls are 12" tall, joint-articulated with custom make-up, applied eyelashes, and rooted hair.

According to IT, Diamond in a Rhinestone World will be available only to those visiting Dolly Parton's Life of Many Colors Museum starting 9/29/26. The museum is located at 126 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201. Tomorrow is opening day as well as the release of Diamond in a Rhinestone World. Ticket prices range from approximately $31.99 — $54.99

https://www.dollyslifeofmanycolors.com/

Lenny Kravitz Collectible Doll

2026-09-20T08:52:21.792-04:00

Barbie Signature Kenbassadors

Lenny Kravitz Collectible Doll

Any time Mattel strays from it's usual boring Ken doll, it attracts my attention.

This Lenny Kravitz "Kenbassador" did that immediately. Kravitz is anything but ordinary.

Celebrating his legacy, the doll is sculpted to Lenny’s likeness and features his trademark locks.
The Kenbassador doll wears an outfit inspired by his onstage look, complete with his bronze-colored mesh cowl-neck tank, boot-leg jeans paired with a studded belt, boots, sunglasses.
Celebrating his artistry, Lenny Kravitz sold over 50 million records worldwide, broke industry records, and achieved acclaim for his enduring contributions and influence in music.

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Kravitz performing in 2024

He has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VHi's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock." Kravitz has won 4 Emmys and has multiple nominations and wins in for several other awards.

Kravitz has also appeared in movies, on television and has done voice for a video game.

See more about this great artist at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Kravitz

The doll is approximately $70. and is available at Walmart, Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Target and Mattel Creations.

The 2nd 2026 W Club Exclusive Doll

2026-09-06T09:50:35.586-04:00

Designer David Buttry could dress a Poppy Parker doll in a paper bag and she would sell out. Integrity Toys knows its customers.

This release is called a Mini Gift Set but it doesn't appear to be Mini at all. With two complete fashions that include two pairs of shoes and two handbags, I'd say it's a gift set.

Honestly, if I were a Poppy collector, I would order this one just for her looks. She is adorable. Her hair style is one of my favorites but it is often seen on an older doll. I have a few wigs for my big girls that resemble Poppy's hairdo.

Orange/pink/yellow is not a favorite color combination of mine. These clothes are very cute and appropriate for a child.

However, the back story says Poppy shopped at "the most psychedelic of all the London boutiques."

I was a teenager through most of the 1960's era and I wouldn't call her clothes exactly psychedelic. Perhaps the baby doll paisley pattern touches on psychedelic. the addition of more color would help I wonder if the Chinese factory allows for designing a fabric pattern?

AI Generated

I asked Chat GPT to use the header colors to create a pattern and then to create a babydoll dress.

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Baby Doll dresses were very, very popular in the late 50's through the 60's.

Check out this design from Balenciaga. It is in the V&A's collections.

In 1957 and 1958 Balenciaga produced a group of flounced lace dresses. They were known as 'Baby Doll' dresses. This one has a provocative tight black crêpe de Chine underdress. You can see it clearly through the semi-transparent black lace overdress. This overdress is very wide and flared. It has short sleeves and a low waist with a gathered flounced skirt. Two giant black satin bows mark the middle of the neck and the middle of the waist. They also add to the child-like theme.

Definitely worth watching. This is on Instagram.

Copy and paste this link into your browser. It is work-safe.

Controversial BabyDoll dresses and the design's history:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZhpwYrz7pK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

DETAILS:

Item # 77302

Electric Lollipop
Poppy Parker® Mini Gift Set
Poppy Parker®: The London Look Collection
2026 W Club Exclusive Doll

Edition Size: TBD
Expected Ship Date: Spring 2027

Head Sculpt: Poppy
Body Type: PP 1.5
Foot Sculpt: High-heeled & Articulated Ankle
Skin Tone: FR Black
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied

MSRP: $190 + S & H
Special W Club Price: $180 + S & H & Tariffs (If any, see below)

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2026 W Club members only- 1 per membership.

($50.00 non-refundable deposit due now, $130.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge* due in approximately Spring 2027)

Afternoon Reverie Trio of Japanese Dolls: Amelie, Misaki and Yua

2026-09-03T20:12:42.359-04:00

Amelie, Misaki and Yua
All photos in this post are the property of Integrity Toys

An Email From Integrity Toys (September 1, 2026):

In collaboration with our Japanese partners at Azone and incorporating some of their key requests, we are so happy to bring you a very special trio of dreamy dolls featuring Misaki and the long-awaited return of some of her friends! Designed by the newest Integrity Toys designer, the fabulous Pamela Thompson, "Afternoon Reverie" Amelie, Misaki and Yua (formerly Kylie) dream of being a part of your collection!

As usual for this line, pricing and other details will be handled through their distribution channels and dealers.

For this release, as this collection was requested for Azone, 100 dolls out of the total edition size of 500 for each character have been reserved for W Club members and are being offered directly via a right-to-buy lottery starting immediately. The dolls from the W Club RTB portion will be shipping directly from the US warehouse, which should help some customers with shipping fees. Please note that pricing may differ between purchasing from the RTB lottery and the usual Misaki purchase channels.

Amelie

Misaki

Yua

If you enter for any or all of the dolls in this scrumptious series and are selected for any one or all of them, the total price per doll will be $175 + shipping, handling, applicable taxes and tariff surcharges (if any at time of arrival). RTB lottery winners will be expected to pay in full (at some time in approximately early-to-mid Fall 2026 for Amelie, approximately late Fall/early Winter 2026 for Misaki and approximately early-to-mid Winter 2027 for Yua) after each doll has arrived, pending no customs, shipping or other delays. However, winners will be announced on the usual timeline within a few days of the entry deadline.

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I wonder if anyone remembers certain Monogram Dolls issued. There were three and they were all dressed the same with slight variations of colors. That did not go over well at all.

Passionate, Bemused and Envied Monogram Dressed Dolls

What is the point of dressing the dolls in almost identical (boring) outfits? I don't think it's a creative or attractive idea. It feels as if the manufacturer has taken the cheap and easy way out. Disappointing.

This has been done with other Misaki releases previously.

I have a vague memory of something similar happening with the Avantguard Dolls. Red feathers, orange feathers, black dresses. Not sure.

Suki Goldpetal 12" Poseable Doll from MGA Entertainment's 'Mirror Mi' Line

2026-08-31T10:00:10.011-04:00

Suki Goldpetal Fragile Emotion Fantasy Doll

Here's a doll that can be used to teach ancient art methods, preservation and restoration. As a former art teacher, this delightful doll truly appeals to me for several reasons but it was the Kintsugi aspect that made me look into getting one.

Embracing Flaws

Bowl repaired using kintsugi method.

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with a special lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum
Wikipedia has wonderful physical and philosophical explanations of kintsugi. My favorite description is the following:
As a philosophy, kintsugi is similar to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, an embracing of the flawed or imperfect
The philosophy of kintsugi can also be seen as a variant of the adage "Waste not, want not."
Not only is there no attempt to hide the damage, but the repair is literally illuminated... a kind of physical expression of the spirit of mushin....Mushin is often literally translated as "no mind", but carries connotations of fully existing within the moment, of non-attachment, of equanimity amid changing conditions.

The Doll: Suki Goldpetal

Design and Appearance

Theme: Inspired by Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold.

Outfit: Features a shimmering gold bodice paired with a white hoop skirt with blue porcelain-style floral patterns.

Hair and Face: Long blue hair with pale blue and gold highlights, soft blue eyeshadow, and a cute bunny hair ornament.

Articulation: Includes over 15 points of articulation for different poses.

Accessories

Teacup-shaped headphones with removable covers

A floral-patterned handbag with tassels

A matching teacup and saucer

Bunny-shaped rice ball snacks

She is $29.97 at Walmart which is the lowest price at this time.
There are several other Mirror Mi dolls in this line available directly from the MGA shop.

https://shop.mgae.com/collections/mirror-mi?srsltid=AfmBOoqubwp16nL_CvvDh2ZykL-kKRmRaVaIjg6siFsHgwR0rhETAlmP

Magazine and Cairo - New Sybarites Gen8

2026-08-22T16:28:53.099-04:00

TITLE: Magazine SYB/DD-0204
CLONE: 808 VOLTAIRE
BODY: Gen 8
SKINTONE: default

Regular price£680.00 GBP

A capsule collection of separates, luggage, jewellery and runway coiffure, richly embellished throughout — including a scarf collaboration with a maker whose silks have graced the Queen. Presented under the FBR moniker and divided between two front-row muses, each is dressed by the House to suit her own point of view. Front row bound, between them they are wearing Spring/Summer.
From the top, giving Naomi chills, a super-sleek centre-part wig falls just below the waist. Sublime. She wears an olive chiffon top, its front adorned with bronze disc shapes hand-embroidered in pink thread, the hem finished with chain and leather purse-strap detailing. She wears a slim side-split skirt of ecru and grandma-rose pink print, embellished with a cut-out of ecru and gilt cord lace, held in place with leaf-green embroidery thread. Triple-station belt loops carry a burgundy leather belt bearing silver dome studs through the centre stations, creating a double ‘peek-a-boo’ with the blouse hem detail. Quite the delicious visual sleight-of-hand! Dirty-pink knee-high hose complete the look. The accessories continue… a satin headscarf illustrated by the talented Ivanna Nohel for Castanohel X Superdoll, pattern: The King’s Porcelain. This accompanies her large yellow suede duffle, green-and-white sling-back buckled brogues and the full Jada™ set from the Acquired Wealth collection: Yingluo.
IN STOCK READY TO SHIP
Dressed Doll & Doll-stand incl. in archival packaging.

On receipt of your full payment, your item will ship by courier.

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US $920.96 + postage $47.74 = $ 968.70

I wonder what the tariff will be. Sigh.

I want her.

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TITLE: Cairo SYB/DD-0205
CLONE: 803 VENUS
BODY: Gen 8
SKINTONE: default

Regular price£680.00 GBP

A capsule collection of separates, luggage, jewellery and runway coiffure, richly embellished throughout — including a scarf collaboration with a maker whose silks have graced the Queen. Presented under the FBR moniker and divided between two front-row muses, each is dressed by the House to suit her own point of view. Front row bound, between them they are wearing Spring/Summer.
From the top, giving Nadja chills, a super-sleek centre-part wig falls just below the waist. Sublime. She wears an incredible V-plunge chiffon top with a raw-edge hemline, glittering printed tulle at the shoulders also overlaying the lower blouse. The under-bust is detailed with a strip of menswear suiting in grey, black and white, tying in a centre bow. Quite the something! She wears a slim, side-split skirt in off-white and masculine grey, bearing square-silhouette inseam pockets. This is embellished with a feminine floral bouquet, beaded and embroidered in gold and silver with touches of granite. Double-layer off-white and blue mid-calf hose complete the look. The accessories continue… a satin headscarf illustrated by the talented Ivanna Nohel for Castanohel X Superdoll, pattern: Roadtrip. This accompanies her large pink suede duffle, slip-on lace-up brogues and the full Peanut™ set from the Acquired Wealth collection: Yingluo. A lesson in perfectly poised contradiction.
IN STOCK READY TO SHIP
Dressed Doll & Doll-stand incl. in archival packaging.

On receipt of your full payment, your item will ship by courier.

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The Venus sculpt has changed a lot with this doll.

Integrity Toys is Refunding Tariffs You Have Paid

2026-08-19T10:41:50.252-04:00

Impressive behavior. I have not received any compensation from any other company including UPS who has sent out confusing emails regarding the situation.

Integrity has issued digital coupons which can be used at their store. As long as they are acceptible for membership fees, I will be OK with that.

They do not expire and can carry a balance if you spend only part of them.

DEFA LUCY PLAY and Blind Boxes

2026-08-17T14:32:02.396-04:00

The Defa Lucy creators have decided to try the Blind Box marketing technique. I wanted to call it a ploy but I decided to be kind.

Click to enlarge.

The dolls are very simply painted, with straight hair and a gingham two-piece bathing suit. Each style will be produced in an edition size of 1000 pieces world wide.

They are described as:

Saran Hair: Pale Blond / Hazelnut / Jet Black / Ginger
Sculpt: DF11
Body: Ultraflex Body (NEW!) with 13 points of articulation, interchangeable high heel feet and flat feet, interchangeable hands Skintone: Snow/Cameo/Tan/Caramel, Fashion: Gingham Two-Piece Lingerie Accessories: Strappy High-Heel Sandals
Each doll is packaged in a signature Defa Lucy blind box and will be distributed at random with each order.

Their marketing statement:

DEFA LUCY PLAY is a new collectible doll series designed for creators and collectors who love to customize, restyle, and make every piece uniquely their own.
Built as a creative foundation rather than a fixed display piece, each doll invites endless styling, personalization, and storytelling-turning collecting into an active, expressive experience.

Seriously? The hype is ridiculous. I make all of my dolls my own and restyle to my taste if they need it. In my opinion, They are like Barbies on a refined made-to-move body. I think it's a big step down from this past year's releases and collectors would purchase more if they could pick the models.

I'm trying to find out the difference between Ultraflex and Glamflex. If you have information, please let me know. I have asked on Reddit and I a waiting for the reply.

Anyway, the opinion about Blind Boxes is very bad.

These are some of the Comments:

I LOVE these, but don't love that they're blind boxes.
I’m sick of blind boxes…
Blind boxes have absolutely no place in collectors editions or anything so expensive.
I will never buy anything blind boxes unless it's secondhand
I HATE BLIND BOXES
I thought these were cute and considered maybe picking up one or two. But then I read blind box. NO THANK YOU!!
They’re just too expensive to risk being stuck with a doll that you don’t want.
Man I hate this company lmao. They get more and more annoying with each new release.

How do you feel about blind boxes?

MUSES DOLL NEW SEASON RELEASE

2026-08-08T09:20:12.297-04:00

The new Muses release, "THE LONDON SEASON" F/W 2026, is outstanding in numerous ways.

Images From Muses Doll

First of all their website is exemplary and other companies should take note. The detail of information regarding costs, deposits and ultimate balance due goes above normal limits. There are clear photos of every doll, every wig, every accessory and every fashion shown on its own and combined with other parts of the release. For example, every wig is shown on every doll available. Fashions are shown on different dolls alone and in groups.

There are clear directions for removing head caps and replacing them with wigged headcaps. There are also clear directions for removing and replacing posing hands, gripping hands, flat feet and ballet feet.

https://musesdoll.com/pages/interchangeable-hands-feet

I use a different method that eliminates the possibility of losing the elastic you have pulled out before attaching the new part. It's safer.

The MUSES Guide information should be enough instruction for any newcomer to strung dolls.

The London Season is now open for preorder on musesdoll.com.
Preorders open on August 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, and will remain open until August 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET / August 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM PT.
All dolls, fashions, accessory sets, and couture wigs in this release are limited and may sell out at any time during the preorder period.
For full purchase details, including the 30% preorder deposit system, final balance invoice, combined orders, shipping fee, and duties/taxes arrangement, please visit: The London Season Preorder Guide

Please be prepared to wait (and wait and wait) for shipping as their estimated production and shipping window is January-February 2027. It's an entire 1/2 year and I often completely lose interest after that long. How do you feel about long pre-order times?

The available dolls this season are Elodie, Eloise, Valentina, Christian and Gabriel. Dolls arrive nude with a basic wig, changing hands, stand and a piece of Magic Eraser. All have applied eyelashes.

They are a limited edition of 250 each.

The fashions. I have only one in my shopping bag but there's another I love. Good luck making up your mind.

My favorites are Look 06 and Look 01.

There are pages upon pages showing the rest of the fashions, the wigs, the accessories

If I were buying clothing for a male doll, these would be my favorites: Look 15 and Look 11.

This is the most unusual male fashion IMO. You either love it or hate it. It's daring and fabulous. Look 04. The Model is Christian. The second photo shows the accessories included.

There is so much more. Just go over the the website and see for yourself.

https://musesdoll.com/

Let me know what you think in the comments section below.

Bubble Pop Erin - First 2026 W Club Exclusive

2026-08-07T08:04:04.717-04:00

Bubble Pop Erin Salston™ Mini Gift Set
The NU. Face™ Collection
2026 W Club Exclusive Doll 1st of 5

12.5-inch articulated doll with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;
Chic pink pedal pushers with below-the-knee ties and sleeveless brocade crop top with back detail and contrasting dove gray collar;
Adorable mint green bubble skirt with side pockets;
Matching fishnet tights;
Removable belt;
Ankle-strapped low-heels with "silver" stud detail (for articulated ankle lower legs, included);
Pink injection molded pumps (for high-heeled foot lower legs, included);
NU. Face branded shoe box;
NU. Face branded shopping bags;
Latte colored NU. Face branded handbag with charm chain;
Big Love Bear blind box with one of three possible color variations (either grape, mint or strawberry pink color) of doll-sized bear purse charms included at random inside*;
NEW! Boba tea accessory;
W Cosmetics branded tubed lip gloss with removable cap;
White sunglasses with tinted lenses;
White cell phone accessory;
"Silver" and white cuff bracelet;
Stackable "silver" and white bangle bracelets;
Matching oversized ring;
Dramatic matching oversized earrings;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of "grip" hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.

MSRP: $199 + S & H
Special W Club Price: $185 + S & H & Tariffs (If any, see below)

Sales method: These dolls are guaranteed made-to-order for 2026 W Club members only- 1 per membership.
($50.00 non-refundable deposit due now, $135.00 + S, H, taxes & any tariff surcharge* due in approximately Winter 2026/2027)

My Opinion: Accessories and a pair of pink pedal-pushers do not make up for lack of imagination and sloppy design. If she were sold nude, it would have been better. The price is outrageous for this under-designed doll.

Atomic Lab and The Vault Series — Jason Wu

2026-08-06T18:48:28.935-04:00

The Vault Series was created to commemorate Fashioning Chinese Women: From Empire to Modernity. The exhibition traces the evolution of Chinese women’s dress from the late Qing Dynasty to the iconic cheongsam of the 1960s, exploring how fashion helped shape modern identity through extraordinary textiles, craftsmanship, and original mannequins designed in collaboration with @jasonwu

Above: The second and last doll in the series. "Chinoiserie" (Black) Doll

Dress (Cheongsam), Hong Kong, mid- to late 1950s. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, gift of Mei Mei Rado.

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Below: The Vault Series “Chinoiserie” (Jade) Doll, created to commemorate the opening of Fashioning Chinese Women: From Empire to Modernity @lacma

Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA.
Inspired by this landmark exhibition celebrating fashion history and cultural exchange, the limited-edition collectible features genuine jade jewelry and couture-level craftsmanship. Available Friday, August 7 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET at ATOMICLABTOYS.COM⁠
She was on sale in June, 2026 and is now sold out.

The exhibition traces the evolution of Chinese women’s dress from the late Qing Dynasty to the iconic cheongsam of the 1960s, exploring how fashion helped shape modern identity through extraordinary textiles, craftsmanship, and original mannequins designed in collaboration with Jason Wu, @jasonwu

@atomiclabtoys introduces the first doll in The Vault Series, a museum-quality collectible produced in exceptionally limited editions, crafted with couture-level precision and designed for discerning collectors.

For more information about Atomic Lab, click on this link: https://atomiclabtoys.com/pages/faq

BARBIE AT HER BEST? Evolution of Quality and Style Within the Mattel Brand.

2026-08-02T11:18:08.913-04:00

BARBIE AT HER BEST? SILKSTONE BARBIE DREAM HAUL! WAS THIS BARBIES PEAK?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJDn41P9Kuc

Disney Barbie Girl explores the craftsmanship of early Barbie Fashion Model Collection outfits, comparing their intricate details to modern releases. The discussion includes unboxing various vintage-inspired ensembles and examining how these designs fit different iterations of Silkstone Barbie dolls, reflecting on the evolution of quality and style within the Mattel brand.

Disney Barbie Girl deboxes several individually boxed Silkstone fashions and shows the extraordinary construction of the "Golden Age of Silkstone" fashions. Then she dresses dolls in the fashions. It is a wonderful video.

Today we have a very special haul! Silkstone Barbie is definitely Barbie at her BEST! Designed by Robert Best, these dolls are the luxury item of the Barbie world, each outfit and doll was crafted with the finest of quality. I remember seeing them in Barbie catalogs and only DREAMING of getting one as a child. I knew just by looking at them, that they were out of the budget. Which is fair, considering I was rough on dolls, and my dolls went on adventures with me. Especially outside.lol Now that I’m older, the thought of getting Silkstone Barbie isn’t so far out of the possibility. These dolls still hold quite the hefty price tag, but truly are some of my favorite Barbie dolls ever made. I got quite the dream haul! So join me as we look at each one in detail, and talk about Silkstone Barbie.

Starbox MINNEE Fashion Doll Blind Box Assortment Have you seen these tiny, articulated dolls?

2026-07-29T07:57:28.048-04:00

MINNEE FashionDoll

15 centimeters or 5.9 Inches

UPDATE: MINNEE Fashion Doll by Starbox was at Walmart which is offered the best price of $14.97 each. Unfortunately they are blind box which many people despise. AND their website says Out of Stock.

Some sellers are offering choosable Minnees. Of course you will pay $28.99 for one.

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/fashion-and-dolls/other-fashion-and-dolls/starbox-minnee-fashion-doll-blind-box-assortment/p/260143?

https://youtu.be/m8wlx-uKY2k?si=i1j4Y0BPyp808M3m

I'd like to find a place in the US that sells them. I don't know if they ship here from the UK or how much it would cost. They seem to be quite unique.

If you know where to get them...please let me know in the comments. Thank you.

Product Details

The Starbox MINNEE Fashion Doll range brings fashion and mystery together in this collectible blind box experience! Collect all 9 stylish MINNEE dolls inspired by Retro, Comicon, Candy, Bubble Tea themes and more (each sold separately). Each blind box reveals a poseable MINNEE fashion doll with multiple points of articulation, complete with a surprise outfit, accessories and playful details to discover
Every box also includes over 20 pieces, plus fun extras like an adorable pet, doll stand, and brush. Keep an eye out for the ultra-rare 1-in-128 gold Winter Boutique MINNEE, a must-have for collectors. Perfect for play or display, MINNEE blind boxes deliver big surprise energy!

Street Smart Misaki Doll

2026-07-22T15:11:48.709-04:00

Promotional Photos by Integrity Toys

Street Smart Misaki's edition size will be determined by how many orders they get. The MSRP is $190 + S&H. For W Club members, the special price is $175 + S&H and Tariffs (If any.)

Pre-Order deposits are due by today! 7/22/26 I have no idea if there is a grace period. Ultimately ordering will be opened to the public at the higher price.

Here is what's included:

12-inch Misaki doll with rooted hair and face "piercings" (cheek “piercings” are applied with adhesive and do not pierce through the doll’s face; nose ring is inserted in/through the nose);
Super cool red plaid jacket with graphic patches and 3/4 sleeves;
Matching red plaid mini skirt;
Red and black striped knit long-sleeved body suit;
Black textured pantyhose;
Tall black platform combat boots;
Oversized black bag with dripping bunny graphic and chain detail;
Textured black hip belt with chain detail;
Separate black studded waist belt;
Black studded thigh belt;
Black choker with drop ring;
Spiked hoop earrings;
Black skull ring;
Black tube rings;
Pair of long-manicured hands
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Doll stand;
Certificate of authenticity.

She's cute but I tend to prefer glamour and/or a really different look most of the time.

I think the price has been kept to a reasonable amount considering the history of Misaki prices which were always higher than standard line dolls.

I like her boots and her hair and that's not enough to make me want to purchase her. I'd like a worn hard motorcycle jacket, a white lace skirt and a tight t-shirt with safety pins scattered all over. She's too forced and matchy for punk.

NEW Edition of DEFA LUCY 247

2026-07-22T10:29:06.472-04:00

Introducing DEFA LUCY 247- a new series of DEFA LUCY dolls celebrating her unmistakable edge, effortless cool, and fearless sense of style.

Each release is available for purchase for just 24 hours, creating a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide to secure each edition during its exclusive ordering window.

Launching July 24 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET, the inaugural release invites both longtime collectors and first-time fans to become part of the ever-growing DEFA LUCY universe. PLS NOTE: THIS IS 12AM Taiwan Time.

This edition of DEFA LUCY 247 is special because each release is available for purchase for just 24 hours, creating a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide to secure each edition during its exclusive ordering window. Once the 24-hour window closes, the edition will no longer be available to order, making it exclusive and potentially collectible.

(The time difference between Taipei and New York is 12 hours. Subtract 12 hours from Taipei time to get New York time.)

Posted by Rudi Palma Teruel:

Metrodolls Luncheon at the William Penn Inn

2026-07-21T10:25:07.688-04:00

This past Sunday (7/19/26) Metrodolls held a lovely buffet luncheon at the William Penn Inn in PA. I love that place. The food is always delicious and they didn't disappoint. There were so many options in the buffet, I was very surprised and pleased.

There were vendors, helper items and bargains galore.

I purchased a bunch of miniature books, a Tonner doll, Carol Barrie. She was very inexpensive because she needs a new body but her face and wig are perfect.

I picked up this Gene "Incognito" dress and scarf for $10. It's so pretty. It's not like I really needed it but someone mentioned that these bargains are not for the people who NEED things. I agree.

Marcia Friend did an interesting and educational presentation of doll designer fashions. Her presentation included two long tables displaying dolls dressed in the fashions and a slide show. Everyone enjoyed it.

"The Flasher" by Jason Wu The Nymphia Wind Collection

2026-07-13T23:14:51.472-04:00

The Flasher finally arrived this afternoon after a wait of nearly 5 months! She is prettier than I expected. I'm dying to de-box her but from now on, all "By Jason Wu" dolls are staying boxed.

Here's the original manufacturer/designer description of The Flasher:

This is how you make an entrance! The Flasher wears a look with a flirtatious reveal - consisting of a form-fitting yellow bodysuit with integrated high-heel soles, creating a sleek, elongated silhouette. Over it, she is wrapped in a knee-grazing yellow trench coat lined in matching charmeuse, finished with a banana-pattern print. Her unforgettable jet black beehive is adorned with five pairs of sunglasses, all wrapped in a perfect yellow headscarf.

1/6 scale (12") articulated fashion doll body with 16 points of articulation, enabling a vast range of dynamic poses. From her refined facial contours to her striking eye makeup paired with rooted, curled eyelashes, it perfectly recreates the signature makeup artistry that Ms. Wind is celebrated for in the industry.

Accessories Include: 5 pairs of sunglasses (worn in the hair), yellow metal sunglasses, banana-shaped handbag

Doll stand, three sets of hands (yellow and skin color) and numbered certificate of authenticity are included.

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Below is the first version of her which was called "Banana Extravaganza." I didn't warm up to her. There was something about her face.

Manufacturer's Promotional Photo

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"Brief Encounter" Clever Name for a New Monarch Fashion Figure by Alain Tremblay

2026-07-03T12:00:00.000-04:00

A Brief Encounter, Francisco Leon Fashion Figure

They are calling this doll "Integrity Toys Close-ups" I wonder if that's a new name for a basic doll.

12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with blushed nipples and fully rooted hair;
Sexy black swim briefs with string tie at the waist;
Pair of ultra-soft tone-on-tone underwear briefs;
Pair of pool slides with grip soles;
Black gradient aviator sunglasses;
Chain necklace with black cloisonné accent;
Pair of hands;
Figure stand;
Certificate of authenticity.

(It's smart to include grip soles on the pool slides. We wouldn't want him to slip on a wet surface.)

He is being sold via "right-to-buy" lottery to W Club members for $99.00 plus S&H and tariff.

After the sales period for the W Club, remaining dolls will be made available to the public.

Edition of 800.

Francisco is a good-looking figure. I like his hair but I'm not a fan of the facial hair screened on like that.

Valeria, the Newest Kingdom Doll

2026-07-02T20:29:23.538-04:00

Kingdom Doll Valeria is very pretty and quite photogenic. The black wig is her original.

The Flasher - Nymphia Wind Doll by Jason Wu.........I WANT THE DOLLS!!!

2026-06-14T12:39:01.431-04:00

I ordered the second Atomic Lab release, The Flasher, back in February 2026 and I still have not received notification of shipping. Their site does say she would ship before July 1. That's pretty soon.

I received their first doll, Nymphia Wind, in an appropriate amount of time after I ordered her.

In the meanwhile, Atomic Lab has apparently released two more (beautiful) dolls. I never received notification of them either and they seem to be sold out!!!! I probably would have ordered them, too.

One can only hope that they are listed as Sold Out because they are not ready for pre-ordering.

The costumes and their faces are amazing.

C'mon Jason...

I've been a fan since you looked like a teenager. I want the dolls.

UPDATE: A message was sent out regarding shipping of The Flasher. There will be another delay, it noted.

WTH? This is not a good sign at all.

Integrity Toys "Parallel Hearts" PRIDE 2026

2026-06-12T12:30:00.000-04:00

In honor of Pride month, Integrity Toys unveils the latest installment in their Pride Collection with love-- the charming "Parallel Hearts" Reese Ryan and Ellery Eames gift set! This extra special two-doll gift set is packed with ultra-cool mix and match pieces they can share. And event better? All W Club members can pre-order this special bonus made-to-order gift set, designed by David Buttry and Pamela Thompson!

Ordering will open to the public after a certain time.

Estimated Tariff/Custom Fee Surcharge, If In Place (Portion passed on to customers; subject to below)*: $12.00

The Story:

Ellery Eames and Reese Ryan make their debut as a couple in this fantastic two-doll gift set. Beaming with “Pride” as they hit the town for dinner, they epitomize love, companionship and, of course, fantastic fashion!

Included:

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

Reese's Look:

Super-cool plaid below-the-knee pleated skirt, pink and white ringer tee with "IT GIRL" graphic and a denim blue jean jacket;
Matching plaid panties;
Black lace-up combat boots with golden zipper detail (for articulated ankle lower legs, included);
Slim black crossbody phone purse with golden stud detail;
Black utility belt;
Black rimmed glasses;
Pride heart brooch;
Lesbian Pride color bangle bracelets;
Golden hoop earrings;
Golden chain necklace with lock charm;
Oversized golden heart ring;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Pair of high-heeled foot lower legs;

Ellery's Look:

Trendy striped 3/4 length sleeve long button-down shirt, cropped black baby tee with lesbian Pride colored hearts and "PRETTY" heart graphic and purple shorts;
Strappy metallic purple platforms with buckle detail (for high-heeled foot lower legs, included);
Vintage-style socks with top stripes;
Purple handbag with vintage-style design:
Removable Pride color purse charms;
Long dangle earrings;
Mix of extra ear piercings;
Golden bangle bracelets with lesbian Pride colored "jewels";
Matching "jeweled" rings;
Pair of long-manicured hands;
Alternate pair of grip hands;
Pair of articulated ankle lower legs;

Two doll stands;
Certificate of authenticity.

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.

When, initially I saw the picture of the two girls together, I thought high school. As I looked further, they started looking a bit older - but not by much. In comparing the fashions, Reese's outfit seems old-fashioned and not as trendy as Ellery's. I'm not a fan of the longish plaid pleated skirt with a T-shirt tucked in. The hip belt, boots and jacket pump it up a bit but not by much. If I had that doll, she'd never wear that skirt and probably wouldn't wear that t-shirt either. If there was a bra top that matched the panties, that would be cute.

Do young people over the age of 6 or 7 wear sweaters that say 'PRETTY' and t-shirts that say 'IT GIRL'? They are like something a parent would buy for an elementary school child, IMO.

In any event, the Pride ornaments are cute and it's satisfying to see Pride being celebrated with dolls.

Ellowyne Wilde 20th Anniversary Celebration with Robert Tonner 10/1/26-10/2/2026

2026-06-04T08:06:38.500-04:00

ROBERT TONNER PRESENTS

ELLOWYNE WILDE

OCT 1 AND 2, 2026

Join us for a special two-day celebration honoring 20 years of Ellowyne Wilde.

This intimate event includes:

• Thursday night Sundae Soiréé

• Friday Lunch & Dinner

• Special anniversary programs and curated displays

• A limited Ellowyne Wilde anniversary doll included with registration

• Admission to the Ohio National Doll Show on Sunday

Attendance is limited to 150 guests
$399 per person

Online Registration Form

Cherry Valley Hotel, Newark, OhioSpecial Room Rate of $143 per night.
For Hotel Reservations Call: (740) 788-1200Reference 2026 Ohio National Doll Show for Group Rate.

Please note: The doll pictured in this post is not the convention souvenir and is shown for inspiration only.

Back to Events

Cherry Valley Hotel

Robert Tonner

Integrity Toys' Dealers - Not Happy

2026-05-29T09:30:11.941-04:00

I recently spoke with a long time Integrity Toys' dealer who was at wit's end. He had gotten about 100 calls and texts from collectors regarding the dolls that were announced by Integrity but he had not gotten information about who or what his allocation would be. That is an impossible situation for a dealer and for a collector.

Today, another longtime, highly respected dealer terminated his dealership. This dealer is Rudi Palma Teruel.

He wrote:

Am so very sorry to say but after thinking over this situation - we have decided to not go through with it.
We have decided to Cancel our dealership as it just means more headaches and breaking hearts than anything.
It breaks my heart that the situation never improved for us as a dealer, and after almost a couple of years not getting any allocations for anything, things seem to have gotten worse. Even sadder for me personally, as we have been a part of IT since even before the FR dolls and if you trace back the history, we even got the first ever Dealer Exclusive dolls.
Am sorry it has come to this…. but it is what it is - and we just have to do it this way for our Peace of Mind, too!
Thank you all for supporting us in the past and for your continued support for other doll lines we offer.

I remember the days when dealers would practically sell their first born for an Integrity dealership.

Is this the result of the mess the current USA administration's war games have caused? It sounds as if it's been going on for years. We can only surmise that it is a combination of factors out of everyone's control. After all, IT wants to sell their product. If they don't have product, the effects are felt down the line.

Azure Archer A New Fashion BJD from Mazarine

2026-05-25T07:18:10.867-04:00

Azure Archer

My newest fashion doll sculpture, Haesoo is coming as Azure Archer.

Like my former doll Dazzling Darjeeing which was inspired by oriental pottery tea cup with Red tea in it,
I was inspired by oriental things especially traditional Korean things.
The major inspiration for this new doll was Netflix K-drama 'Kingdom' of which background is Chosun period of Korea.
It's about a prince who fights with Zombies. Naturally they are wearing 'Hanbok', Korean traditional costumes.
It's very new to us, People in Hanbok are fighting with Zombies.
I loved how they were shooting arrows in Hanbok.
So I wanted to make a Korean archer in Hanbok-inspired dress. The coat is based on Hanbok Dopo(???), but I remade it as more modern one.
It has more modern shapes and pockets. but the separated sleeves are very traditional.
And Korean dopo doesn't have the pattern on it, but I chose this beautiful fabric for more feminine look.
Under the coat, she's wearing more western white dress. Chosun people loved white clothes, so they used to be called as 'People of white(??????)'.
So its white dress is very like Korean, but its shape is western thing. So mixed them together.
With coat, Haesoo is more Korean, but without coat, she looks more western. She is also wearing a Gat, which is a kind of Korean traditional hats.
Chosun people were wearing so many kinds of hats and sometimes they showed their social positions.
So western people saw it interesting and they called Chosun 'a country of hats'.
Gat is one of the best known Korean traditional hats. I was fascinated by an archer in a gat in the drama. so it was basically begging of the inspiration.
Her hair is more western style. I was inspired by Elves that are described as archers in many medias.
And Haesoo also has bow, arrows and arrow carrier in oriental pottery shape. Haesoo is a beautiful archer.
So Haesoo is a little bit traditional, bit fantasy and bit modern. When I finished this prototype,
I couldn??t release this because of other projects like exhibition things, and during that time, Netflix released an animantion K-pop Demon Hunters,
which reminded me of this doll. With korean traditional stuffs with modern things in fantasy. It was very interesting.
Anyway Haesoo is my new hero, whose main weapon is bow. She's brave and graceful.

Includes:

'Tinker's Dust' skin tone Resin

24 Points of Articulations

17" tall body

Hand painted face with applied eyelash

Fully blushed body, hands and feet (Much stronger material used)

2 pairs of extra hands

2 pairs of extra feet (Flat feet and ballet feet)

A Pair of glove hand parts

Dopo-inspired coat

White dress

Inner Skirt

Black shoes

Blue pearl ear-rings

Elf-inspired hardcap wig

Gat-inspired hat

Bow

Arrows

Arrow carrier

Adjustable doll stand

COA

Azure Archer

$840.00 + Shipping

Deposit should be paid for preorder and remainder and shipping charge should be paid before shipping.
It takes 2-3 months to make dolls.

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All text and photos in this post are the property of mbluedoll.com.

More information about Azure Archer and the artist, Mazarine, can be found at:

https://www.mbluedoll.com/eng-main.htm

E-mail: mbluedoll@yahoo.com
Korean Business number: 120-54-00103 Atelier Bliss

Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

2026-05-03T09:07:58.346-04:00

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service today announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for 10 iconic careers.
These designs are preliminary and may change.

Created by Mattel Inc., a global play and family entertainment company, and introduced in 1959 as "The Original Teenage Fashion Model," Barbie quickly became an icon and symbol of limitless possibilities for generations of children. During more than 65 years as a staple of imaginative childhood play, the best-selling doll of all time has represented more than 250 careers.
From surgeon to astronaut, paleontologist to soccer player, sign language teacher to music star, Barbie fans can dream big and explore a huge range of possibilities.
Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, collaborated with Mattel on the design of the stamps and pane. To best showcase the dolls and their career attire, the stamps employ a rarely used format, a third taller than the usual vertical commemorative stamp. Kessler says the team approached the project "with a spirit of fun," using bright, energetic shades — predominantly the famous "Barbie Pink" — to evoke a feeling of joy.
Barbie commemorative stamps will be released on July 11, during the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, TX. As Forever stamps, they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at select Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. The stories behind the stamps and more are available at stampsforever.com.