New from Integrity Toys: Poppy Parker Fashion Teen

I'm surprisingly delighted with the announcement of the latest Poppy Parker Fashion Teen line. These 16" dolls from Integity Toys, designed primarily by David Buttry, are adorable. The inspiration behind this collection is: Paris on a grand scale!

Sunny Splash is a basic dressed doll, limited to 300, for $120. She will be arriving soon--the second week of October (hooray!). She has lavender eyes with rooted lashes, and brown rooted hair in a side wrapped ponytail. Her two-piece bathing suit is adorable--with ruffles and a high-waisted bottom. And her accessories are fabulous: a beach bag, hat, sun glasses, beaded sandals, beaded bracelets and earrings (because Poppy doesn't go anywhere not decked in jewelry--that's why we love her!), and a towel. The color scheme is super cute!

Fashionably Suited is also limited to 300, $140, and will also be arriving in the second week of October. She has light ash rooted brown hair and brown eyes with applied lashes. I adore this outfit! It's a pink tweed two-piece tailored suit, with a navy blue camisole and a matching scarf. She's also wearing navy hose, gloves, hat, and pumps. Her statement necklace, bracelet and understated earrings keep her from looking too overdone. Of course, no outfit is complete without the perfect purse--which looks like a tiny Chanel chain purse.

Ma Chérie is limited to 300, retails for $140, and will be arriving the second week of October as well. This look reminds me a little of Foto Fab, only in a taller size. She has strawberry blonde hair in a braided updo, and green eyes with applied lashes. Her outfit is a satin cocktail dress with black lace overlay, belted at the waist with a bow. Finishing touches include gloves (not shown), drop earrings, a bracelet, clutch, veil, and t-strap shoes.

Last but not least, Floating Dream retails for $140, is limited to 300, and is arriving the second week of October. Poppy has her platinum hair styled in a 1960s era partial updo, with blue eye and applied lashes. This big event gown has a fitted corset style bodice and a ball gown skirt with multiple layers. Her jewelry is understated--pearl drop earrings and an unusual pearl necklace and matching bracelet. She completes her look with a clutch and matching pumps.

I'd like to note that these dolls have the same size body as Tulabelle. They are slightly smaller than FR:16 dolls. And I've found that the fashions fit Fairyland Chicline dolls rather perfectly. I am thrilled with this release!

New Poppy Parker dolls

Five new dolls have been released with a June 2013 delivery date. Poppy Parker at the 1965 International Fair provides us with international costumes and Poppy as we haven't yet seen her. These dolls are limited to 750 each and retail for just $89.

My favorite is the pale skin tone, red-haired Poppy called Sweet in Switzerland. This beauty is dressed in a white dotted chiffon blouse, full pale blue skirt, dirndl belt, white jersey tights and blue tweed cape. She also includes a muff, faux fur hat, and fur trimmed ice skates. Her facial screening is similar to Foto Fab.

Spicy in Spain provides us with a mid-toned brown haired Poppy with a layered lace skit, and chiffon and satin blouse with lace sleeves. She includes a hat, black pumps, an embroidered clutch, hoop earrings and ruby ring. She uses a new style of facial screening.

Pretty in Polynesia gives us a versatile raven-haried Poppy with tan skin. She uses original facial screening (from the first release of Poppy--think Reluctant Debutante and Portrait in Black). She includes a patterned bathing suit and matching wrap skirt, and blue satin jacket. Her accessories are a lilac clutch and matching pumps, multicolored bangle bracelets, beaded necklace and flower for her hair.

Irresistble in India is limited to 750. We see a brunette, dark skin tone poppy in an elaborate India sari. She includes a gold clutch and pumps, lots of bracelets and beaded earrings. This doll uses the gorgeous Bergdorf facial screening.

Joyful in Japan features a platinum Poppy with an updo, lavender eyes, and doll dressed in a pink kimono with coordinating obi. She includes pearl stud earrings, white clutch and pink pumps.

It's difficult for me to choose a favorite! I'm partial to both Switzerland and India. Just lovely!

Sunset Cocktails

Sunset Cocktails, a photo by alington on Flickr.

This is Nitey-Nite Peggy, a basic wigged Peggy Harcourt from the 2012 DeeAnna Denton collection, dressed in Sunset Cocktails, both by Tonner Doll Company.

This doll and outfit were some of my most highly anticipated preorders of the season, and I'm quite pleased. Peggy is on the new 16" curvy body, and I think she's channelling Joan from Mad Men. Her hair is styled like this right out of the box. Just perfect.

You can see a few more photos of Flickr. And Dreamcastle still has both the doll and outfit in stock at the best prices around.

IT: Poppy Parker Luncheon

For me, the most highly anticipated event was the Poppy Parker luncheon. Sea Breeze Poppy Parker is the centerpiece doll, and she features a lovely open shirtdress with seahorse-printed capris, sorbet jewelry, a straw hat, and wedges.

Each guest was treated to a pack of vinyl inflatable pool furniture as well.

Lots of news was announced at this event--including the introduction of a new friend and broadway actress/singer for Poppy, Loni Lawrence. Lemon Crush Loni Lawrence was a gift doll for each attendee. (She uses the Holly Golightly sculpt.)

Designer David Buttry gave away a few secrets for next year's Poppy Parker line. It is inspired by the 1964 New York World's Fair! From what I could tell, these are structured fashions with navy, red, white and yellow.

Jolly Jett - retro!

Jolly Jett, a photo by alington on Flickr.

This is Jolly Jett, a Dynamite Girl by Integrity Toys, owned by Carolyn. She's sporting a brand new hairdo, a retro bubble cut, by Roberta Marino.

She's dressed in Poppy Parker's Sweet Confection fashion.

Isn't she just adorable?

Day Tripper Poppy Parker

Day Tripper Poppy Parker, a photo by alington on Flickr.

I received a preorder including Poppy Parker and Darla Daley today.

First up: Day Tripper Poppy Parker. I wasn't sure I'd like her freckles, but they are really cute in person.

Her hair is cute--a platinum flip. She has aqua eyes, applied lashes, and heavily applied make-up (gold and brown shades).

She's wearing a fun structured turquoise cotton dress with a belt and pockets, yellow trench coat, yellow cap, patterned hose, and boots. She includes turquoise earrings. Her train case closes magnetically, and it's really well done.

You can see more photos on my Flickr photostream.

Tropicalia? What is it?

Image from FlyGirlBlog.com

Based on the Integrity Toys upcoming convention, I found the following article on Tropicália from Wikipedia:

Tropicália, also known as Tropicalism, is a Brazilian music movement that arose in the late 1960s and encompassed theatre, poetry, and music, among other forms. It came under the influence of avant-garde artistic trends and pop culture and foreign (such as pop rock and concreteness); mixed traditional manifestations of Brazilian culture to radical aesthetic innovations. Tropicália was influenced by poesia concreta(concrete poetry), a genre of Brazilian avant-garde poetry embodied in the works of Augusto de Campos, Haroldo de Campos, and Décio Pignatari, among a few others.^[1] However, Tropicália is associated almost exclusively with the musical expression movement, both in Brazil and internationally, which arose from the fusion of several musical genres, like Brazilian and African rhythms and rock and roll. 

Additionally, I found more information on The Barbican's website. Apparently, this movement was formed in response to the military dictatorship in Brazil at the time. While it only lasted from 1967-1972, its influence can still be seen today in musicians such as David Bowie, David Byrne, Beck and The Bees.

In doing an image search for "tropicalia," I came up with quite a range of images, which I'm including with links to their original sources here as well. Psychedelic colors, flowing fabric, large prints, fruit hats, beads and feathers seem to be recurring themes--just from my short searches.

Image from www.barbican.com

An example of Tropicalia inspired shoes - for kids today - just adorable and cute:

Poppy Parker new releases

As you may have gathered, I've been out of town on vacation this week, which means I also missed Intergrity Toys' grand unveiling event. And oh my--are there some exciting additions to the line. I'll just jump right in with Poppy Parker:

Sunshine Games Poppy Parker
LE 500
Mid July delivery
$79.00
Brunette tan Poppy sports ponytails, a triped bikini with skirted bottom in a pink and lime print, oversized white and pink beach tote, white sandals, hoop earrings, pink sun hat and white sunglasses. 

She's Not There Poppy Parker
LE 600
Mid June delivery
$99.00
Twiggy inspired Poppy, with gorgeous blue eyes and blonde hair, dressed in a graphic shift dress (black and white) and matching overcoat with hood. She sports red fishnets, futuristic boots, white purse, red glasses, round globe earrings, and has an extra pair of white gloved hands.

Day Tripper Poppy Parker
LE 500 Mid July delivery
$99.00
Freckled plantinum flip Poppy with yellow eye shadow wears a wonderful twill turquoise dress, belted in yellow, trimmed with yellow buttons and a matching hat. She is wearing turquoise fishnets, yellow boots, and has a matching yellow trench to complete her look. Her adorable blue train case is a really cute accessory as well. She wears simple blue stud earrings.

The Happening Poppy Parker
LE 600
Mid July delivery
$89.00
Wow--glamour Poppy as we haven't see her before! This lovely girl wears her mink hair pulled up in a ponytail to let her eyes shine. Her nude lips complement this look. Wire hoop earrings with diamond studs also help. Her outfit: a lovely silver sequined shift with rolled collar, sparkling tights, which will brighten every party as she walks in the room. Accessories also include low heeled bow slippers, silver purse and those must-have a earrings. Simply lovely.

Now, I wish I could tell you than was all for Poppy. But surprisingly, it isn't. I'm thrilled to a see two new Darlas in the mix:

Color My World Darla Daley
LE 400
Mid June delivery date
$99.00
She may be my fave! I love her color blocked style, her hair, her super straight hair with bangs, and her accessories-- and that they all work so well together! She has a boating style hat, and an amazing bag, perfect pumps, all sorts of jewelry... And she braves pale lipstick. I die!

Bus Stop Darla Daley
LE 400
Mid July delivery
$89.00
Bus Stop Darla is perfect. Her hair style reminds me of the Poppy centerpiece from last year's convention I'll never be able add to my collection, and I like Darla more even more! Plus her accessories are just too cool! Hooray!

Oh yes, and another Chip Release:

My Generation Chip Farnsworth III
LE 450 Delivery
mid July
$99.00

All photos property of Integrity Dolls.

Lady Bee in Carol Peters

Lady Bee, a photo by alington on Flickr.

A nod to mod--This is Peak's Woods Lady Bee, a mini ball-jointed doll (42 cm or about 17 inches), dressed in a one-of-a-kind outfit by Carol Peters, a member of my doll group. She made this lovely outfit, including panties and stockings, for our Christmas gift exchange.

I think the fabric is just perfect--color and and scale. The outfit also fits Ellowyne and Tyler, but I wanted to model it on lovely Lady Bee today. (My BJDs have sort of migrated over to the BJDs for Beginners website of late.)

Lady Bee has a face-up by Beesou of Overnight Flight, and is wearing a wig by Monique Gold and glass eyes by Mint on Card.

Pan Am Stewardess from Madame Alexander

Alex as a Pan Am Stewardess

In my regularly scheduled doll promotional email this morning, I received some interesting new releases from Madame Alexander, courtesy of Dollsville. These two lovely dolls are due in July of this year, and have a lovely retro vibe about them--enough so I couldn't let the day pass without sharing.

From the 16" fashion doll collection is Pan Am 16" Stewardess. From her impeccably groomed blonde curls and elegantly screened make-up, down to her white gloved hands and black pumps, you're sure to get the best service available. She wears the tweed blue suit of Pan Am including logo pin, matching cap, and even includes a fabulous travel bag. Alex is limited to only 150 dolls and retails for $169.95, though Dollsville has her listed as a preorder special for $149.99.

Additionally, check out the 10" Pan Am Stewardess. She is a limited edition of 200 dolls, and retails for $139.95. Dollsville has her listed as a pre-order special for $124.99.

Photos property of Alexander Doll Company, courtesy of Dollsville.com.

Pan Am Stewardess, 10".