W Club registration is open through February 16, 2015!

W Club registration is open now through February 16, 2015. You have the opportunity to purchase registration for $50, and add $25 for the deposit of three different exclusive dolls. This year, Aristocratic Agnes is an option for a retail cost of $130. Then, there's Groovy Galore Poppy Parker, retail $120. And finally, you can choose the Don Johnson miniature, Vice Effect Ollie Lawson, a Color Infusion doll, for $100 retail.

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Joyous Celebration Poppy Parker

For her fifth anniversary, Integrity Toys offered an exclusive Poppy Parker to W Club members, called Joyous Celebration. She's quite lovely.

She has facial screening similar to the ultra limited edition Bergdorf Goodman Poppy, and her hair styled in a neat, easy to maintain braided up-do.

Her gown is inspired by a vintage Francie outfit--DS-2240 Ballgown, only Poppy's has a pink underskirt (rather than orange), and the shoulders of her gown are styled different. She's a lovely doll.

I believe this doll was offered to every W Club member, so I'm not sure of her edition size. I bet I could find it on her certificate of authenticity--if only I could find her box!

Integrity Toys Lottery: That Holiday Feeling Poppy Parker

I can't believe I forgot to post this--but there was a lottery for a limited edition of 800 Poppy Parker doll, That Holiday Feeling, retail $120, who is currently in stock. W club members submitted their names to a drawing, and the lottery will be held December 15. Poppy will ship shortly thereafter.

This lovely doll has the FR white skin tone with black hair and green eyes, and lovely red lips. She's dressed in a wonderful white gown with embroidered bodice and red accents, and includes a red cape trimmed with "fur." She also includes lots of accessories: gloves, pearl jewelry, a clutch, muff, and red kitten heels.

Glamorous Misaki

Along the same lines as the OOAK Beatnik Blues, I could hardly pass up this lovely rerooted Misaki. She is a limited edition of 4, I believe, created by the talented Rob Thompson for this past year's Wave from Japan seminar at IFDC.

Here, Misaki is modeling the fashion from Glamorous Darling Poppy Parker, the souvenir doll from IFDC. It's quite a lovely gown, I think, and it matches the purple in her hair.

It has the effect of lifting Misaki's dour mood, much to her chagrin. I just love this doll--she is so delightfully grumpy--with her long bangs obscuring her face, and her purple and black hair. I think she's wonderful!

Beatnik Blues in IT Girl

Beatnik Blues OOAK reroot Poppy Parker is modeling IT Girl's fashion (the companion doll from this past IFDC), which turns out to be quite a nice look for her, I think.

Sometimes, I love to match the hair and clothing of the dolls in my collection. I think it can be sort of fun. And I do have a weakness for dolls with fantasy hair color, for some weird reason. They speak to me!

Fashionably Suited Ru Yi

My favorite JAMIEshow girl, Ru Yi, gets to model Fashionably Suited, a new fashion made by Integrity Toys for Poppy Parker Fashion Teen. It's quite cute and retro.

I love the fabric used for the suit--it's a nice heavy weight, but not too bulky. It fits her very well, too. Underneath the suit, she's wearing a satin navy shell. The necklace broke before I even got a chance to put it on, unfortunately, but it's still wearable, and I can probably fix it. The purse feels Chanel-inspired--in fact, the entire look feels sort of classic Chanel to me.

There are also navy gloves included with the outfit, not shown here. They'd add a lot, but also for a lot of effort, which I didn't care to put into this photo shoot.

You can see a few more photos on Flickr.

Poppy Parker Luncheon - Integrity Toys convention

Angel in Blue Poppy Parker centerpiece

Attendees of the Gloss convention were greeted by the lovely (and rather uniquely 70s styled) Angel in Blue centerpiece doll, limited to 300.  She has huge blonde curls, red lips, double winged liner, red lips, a white faux fur shrug over a sequined low-necked jumpsuit--quite risqué for Poppy.

Starlight Poppy Parker - giveaway doll

Also rather surprising is the giveaway doll for the event--she's just stunning. Limited to 500, since all attendees received one for free--it's a gorgeous redhead with green eyes and double winged liner again, soft pink lips (reminding me of one of the the original debut Poppy, Summer Magic). She's dressed in a lovely shimmering belted shirtdress/trench with blue tights, and gold shoes.

Secondary market items--prices lowered, shipping included, Poppy Parker, IFDC exclusives, Barbie Convention and more

I have posted several items for sale on the Dollpage Show and Sell--feel free to check out my listings. Prices include US shipping, but I also ship overseas. You can contact me for further information via email. My address is in each listing.

Above, it's Evening Ingenue Poppy Parker. I have two of these for sale. This one is the second listing here. She was the IT Direct exclusive, LE300, available for sale to attendees. She is $260, including shipping and insurance in the US.

Next, it's the African American version of Midnight Celebration. She is available for $350 including US shipping and insurance. I brought this doll home from the convention in Nashville, and her box isn't quite minty--I have photos showing the dings in the box. I'll ship her in an outer box, as she doesn't include a shipper. She is designed by Artist Creations.

Another gorgeous Poppy Parker from IFDC is Glamorous Darling. She was also limited to 300 dolls, and I'm asking $325 for her, including US shipping and insurance. I think she's just gorgeous (I kept mine)--one of the prettiest souvenir dolls from IFDC yet!

I have a fun 16" Gene repaint for sale, as well, for $75 or best. I don't know anything about this doll (or the artist), I'm afraid, as no paperwork was included with her. She was a win at IFDC.

Also NRFB, I'm offering the caucasian version of Midnight Celebration for sale as well. She uses the Lara sculpt and is designed by Artist Creations. She is priced at $325, including US shipping and insurance.

Phyliss Pizazz Gabor was a surprise box win at the Premiere IT convention last year. I thought I might start collecting this size, but I just don't have room. She didn't include a box, paperwork, or shoes, extra hands, or her accessories (or instrument). She's priced at $60 as she is, including shipping.

I'm finding myself a tad overwhelmed with dolls, as you can see. Mahem in Monte Carlo Poppy Parker is so pretty, but I just have too many dolls. I'm offering her for sale at a price of $165 including shipping and insurance.

Last but not least, it's Code: Arm Candy Chip Farnsworth III. He comes dressed in a fantastic suit, with all his original accessories, including a really cute little briefcase. I should mention both he and Poppy are NRFB--all of the dolls are, in fact, except Gene and Pizazz. I'm asking $150 for Chip, including shipping and insurance.

If you live internationally, contact me for a fair price quote. I often ship first class, as well, as InsurePost offers good prices on insurance for first class shipments now. Thanks for looking!

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!

Souvenir dolls for sale - and more!

So, I've finally gotten around to listing some of my recent acquisitions for sale. Check them out on the Dollpage Show & Sell. Here's what I've got listed--all are NRFB:

• IFDC exclusive Evening Ingenue Poppy Parker - $275 including US shipping (I have two of these)
• IFDC souvenir doll Glamorous Darling Poppy Parker - $375 including US shipping
• Gene repaint - $99 OBO, including shipping
• Midnight Celebration AA, NBCC 2014 souvenir doll - $300 including US shipping
• Midnight Celebration, NBCC 2014 souvenir doll, Lara sculpt - $300 including US shipping
• Agent Lotta Danger, 2014 Poppy Parker - $225 including shipping

If you check out my page, you can see my sales policies as well as my current trade wish list. Thanks for looking!

Back from IFDC

These two (Agent Lotta Danger and Spy-A-Go-Go) are shipping this week. And I'm off to Barbie! Feel free to check out my photos on Flickr.

I used a lighter camera this year, as I'm still recovering from neck surgery, and I just couldn't carry my usual heavy-weight camera with me as usual. I'm terribly disappointed with the quality, but I just didn't have time to learn.

Yep, I really did just blame my drug-induced state on the different camera. ;) My advice--while it's nice to have someone else make your bed, I have a hard time saying no to any activity at convention. I don't know if attending a doll convention was so very smart for my recovery. I'm absolutely exhausted!

At any rate--you can see the collection of IFDC photo here.

W Club exclusive Poppy Parker Doll has been announced

Integrity Toys has announced the second official W Club doll of 2014: Joyous Anniversary Poppy Parker. She is subtitled, Poppy Parker™ Fifth Anniversary Souvenir Doll, and retails for $120. She is available for preorder for W Club members only (one per member), and per club policy, pre-sales are not allowed. Her edition size is therefore not yet known.

She's estimated to ship in the fall of this year.

Her lovely gold brocade gown with pink petticoat is truly a nod to the 1960s fashion Poppy has come to represent. Her fashion is apparently inspired by a vintage Japanese Francie fashion, DS-2240, Ball Gown, from 1967, which was sold only on the Japanese market. (Thanks to Micheal Jarvis, for passing this info along, and saving me a lot of searching!)

Interestingly, I just did a post on dressing Poppy in vintage Francie fashions, and I think this doll is gorgeous! I'm thrilled to see this variation on a lovely fashion, made especially for Poppy.

Vintage Francie fashion, Japanese exclusive, DS-2240, Ball Gown 1967 from Dollreference.com

Differences between Francie's fashion and Poppy's are:

• Francie's has an orange taffeta under layer, versus Poppy's pink tulle petticoat.
• The bodice of Francie's dress has a halter top snap closure. Poppy's is a sophisticated, off-the-shoulder design, which gives hers a more sophisticated feel.
• Francie's fashion includes a string of pearls, and Poppy doesn't wear neck jewelry.
• Francie's fashion doesn't include earrings; Poppy wears significant rhinestone earrings, plus a matching bracelet.
• Francie's gloves are short white tricot versus Poppy's opera-length gloves.
• Francie's shoes and clutch are white versus Poppy's choice of pink.

This lovely doll uses the FR White skin town with applied lashes and beautiful grey eyes. She has a brunette braided updo, which I happen to like very much. (IT really can pull off these kind of braided updos without a hitch, and I am sure it will look neat and clean.) While not officially stated, I believe her facial screening is reminiscent of the ever-popular Bergdorf Poppy, and it's gorgeous and sophisticated.

Accessories are cute--matching pink kitten heels with bows, a pink clutch, rhinestone drop earrings and matching bracelet, and long white gloves. I'm sure she's going to be a hit with collectors!

Photos are property of Integrity Toys, aside from the vintage Francie fashion photo, which is borrowed from DollReference.

Struggling with vintage Barbie or Japanese exclusive fashions on a budget? Consider repros!

I have to confess that when it comes to vintage Barbie and Francie, the fashion I love most seem to be the ones that are hardest to find. Whether it's the delicate tulle or metallic fabrics that don't last through children's play over the past 50+ years, or if it's the elusive Japanese exclusive that people just talk about, perhaps you find yourself with the same budgetary issues.

I've recently discovered that my small bust Integrity models (FR:Nippon's Amelie and Misaki--above--as well as Poppy Parker and friends) can often share outfits with Francie. While this won't save you anything as far as budget goes, let me direct you again to Silvia Campell of Snowdance Originals and Reproductions.

Some time ago, I have the absolute privilege to pick up this lovely Japanese Wedding Gown (original is on page 95 of Barbie in Japan), shown above as modeled by Misaki, as well as Silvia's version of Fall in the Air for Francie (page 99 of Barbie in Japan), modeled by Ask Any Girl Poppy Parker.

Please check out Silvia's website. The outfits do run around $125 and up, but you will indeed get amazing sets with serious attention to detail that I haven't seen elsewhere. While Fall in the Air is no longer in my collection, I really do miss it. I'm pining for a new fashion right this moment!

My top contenders:

1. Irresistible 
2. Glimmer Glamour - for Mod Barbie - but where can you find this outfit for $125?
3. Fancy That Formal - I just know I have a Poppy who needs this gown!
4. Prom Pinks - oh, that gold netting!
5. Black Magic in White - for Barbie, and simply stunning, for $85!

The Girl from I.N.T.E.G.R.I.T.Y. - Poppy Parker new release!

I've always been a little wary of dolls in catsuits, but I have to say, I'm thrilled with the latest Poppy Parker release from Integrity Toys! Several new characters have been revealed, and there is a little something for everyone in this 1960s spy-inspired line.

The edition size is up, as are the prices (there aren't really any basic dolls, it seems), but you get a little more as well. Release dates are summer 2014 for most of the dolls. Don't wait to preorder these dolls, since they are sure to sell out. I see Cherished Friends, Couture Dolls has a few left ($24 deposit required), and Fabric Friends and Dolls still has a few in stock--but she requires full payment up front. Toni's Collectibles has a few in stock, but is charging over retail (but again--no shipping, so it may be worth it).

First, we've got Agent Lotta Danger, retail $120 LE 800. She's in the FR white skin tone, auburn hair, brown eyes, with coral lips, including a lovely cat suit, holster, hoop earrings, and really cool embossed boots. She includes two pairs of painted gloved hands, plus a pair of plain hands, too, and a black gun.

I think my favorite Poppy in the collection is Spy-A-Go-Go, LE 800, retail $120. This lovely doll uses this FR White skin tone, warm brunette hair, and aqua eyes with applied lashes. I absolutely adore her outfit. She includes a wonderful minidress of gold lamé, netting and aqua, complete with collar detail, matching gold trench coat with aqua lining (this is the one that shows up later in Tulabelle's wardrobe), belt, gold boots, bracelets, earrings and ring, gold purse, gold beret, glasses, and matching gold gun.

Nothing helps you blend in like a spy better than gold lamé!

A wonderful surprise was this great new addition of the character Agent Kimiko Gunn. She's limited to 700 and retails for $140. The character Tina Tanaka (portraying the character Kimiko Gunn in the series) uses the Ayumi head scup and Japan skin tone. She has raven hair and applied lashes. Her outfit includes a white and orange mini dress and matching cropped jacket, over-the-knee boots, white glasses, hoop earrings, white and orange purse, bracelets, and an orange gun.

Another delightful surprise is Agent Penelope Chase, who uses the original Colette sculpt. She is limited to just 350 and retails for $120. This character is Jolie James, playing Penelope Chase in the series, and is the FR Black sculpt with a mix of raven/brunette hair and brown eyes with lashes. I think she is just adorable! She includes a pink dress with lamé details, a matching lamé coat, leather heels, tights, purse, jeweled earrings, bracelet, and pink gun.

The coolest play doll is Sebina Havoc: Mistress of Disguise. She's actually two dolls in one--Loni Lawrence (blonde with a platinum streak) with a Quick Switch Poppy Parker (silver haired) head. This fits her disguise character quite well, and also the fact that Loni wasn't exactly a collector favorite--so many collectors may want this doll for Poppy's head. I actually sort of like Loni's look in this set, though. She's limited to 700 and retails for $120.

Her outfit includes a red minidress with a black belt, black coat, thigh high boots, black tights, blakc gloves, hoop earrings, a red ring and a red gun, of course, to match her outfit.

We have a new boy in the line-up as well--it's Sebastien Havoc: Brother in Arms. This is Lex Lawrence, Loni's brother. I am realizing I may be skipping some of the character references in my descriptions, so I'm going to go back and add them now. He's $120, LE 700.

He uses the Francisco sculpt, FR Homme body, and he's the FR White skin tone with blue eyes. He wears black leggings, a black turtleneck with a mod tunic, boots, sunglasses, and a black gun.

Mahem in Monte Carlo is a lovely version of Lotta Danger (Poppy Parker) in formal attire, LE800 and $120. She's super cute with a strawberry blond updo, green eyes with lashes, and the FR white skin tone. She's dressed in an embroidered one-shouldered gown with an oversized bow, large rhinestone earrings, silver bracelet, white gloves, pink rhinestone ring, black purse and pumps, and a silver gun.

Last but not least, Chip makes an appearance in the series as well, as Code Name: Arm Candy, LE 700, retail $120. He is the FR white skin tone with rooted black hear and blue eyes. He carries a briefcase and black gun. His jacket is a pink brocade tuxedo style with a matching pocket square to Poppy's gown, a smart white shirt, bow tie, black slacks, watch, and shoes.

Photos are property of Integrity Toys.