IT Update - shipping and more

Edge, Vanessa Perrin

Ombres Poetique, Mademoiselle Jolie

Integrity has announced the approximate shipping times of several dolls (better for budgeting, I guess--especially over the holidays):

Edge, Vanessa Perrin: week of December 15, 2105

Ombres Poetique, Mademoiselle Jolie: week of January 5, 2015

Nicely, IT will be offering combined shipping for those of members who have ordered both dolls.

Jem an the Holograms fans, be on the lookout for the 30th anniversary celebration of Jem in 2015. Members were offered a sneak peek of one of the first dolls to be offered in this line (she can't be ordered yet--more info will be coming soon). The hint, for you collectors, is that, "We hear she's pretty good at conducting interviews and has her own hit Rock TV show."

I'm just going to say it--I'm shocked to hear that Jem is turning 30--I thought she was much younger than that! I didn't grow up in the US, and I'm not familiar with this doll from my youth, though I remember seeing the dolls on return visits to my grandparents and family. I had no idea I was 12 when she was released! I guess I probably was a little beyond cartoons at that point--though I still loved Barbies!

Where are all my personal posts, anyway?

Ashanti, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Well, I've been a bit distracted lately. It happens. We're finally at the end of the school year, and the kids are home. My doll collection is in a dire need of a makeover!

I've finally received a much-anticipated ball-jointed doll from Iplehouse, EID Ashanti, in special real skin. She's even more gorgeous in person than I was originally expecting or hoping. Check out her photos on Flickr if you like.

Additionally, I've been going through my collection and leaning more towards a contemporary feel (if not more casual) for my dolls. That means, many of the costumes (historical and gothic, for example) have been making their way out of here. I also have been rethinking the Alice costumes, but I haven't committed to anything yet.

We've got IFDC (the International Fashion Doll Convention) coming up, and after that, the National Barbie Collectors Convention. Wow! I just can't believe how quickly things are happening.

Anyway I'll try to post more photos. I've been feeling much improved, at least health-wise--so lots of fun doll-events coming up soon.

Tonner shipping schedule update...

Moonlight Waltz - American Model Outfit

I missed the latest Tonner Doll shipping schedule update - with just a few added dates for you here:

Scarlett is in stock.
Glinda is in stock.
Patsy redhead has had a partial delivery.

Next to arrive (3/18/2013):
Moonlight Waltz
The Problem with Rose

There are still many, many TBD dates on the newly released item list. I'll try and keep you posted!

Shipping update from Integrity Toys

New shipping dates (earlier ones) have been announced for the following dolls:

Item #91303 Kyori Sato Gift Set "...And Another Thing!" 

Item #82043 Lillith and Eden Gift Set "Lead Singles"

They are scheduled to arrive in mid November.

Top sellers from Tonner Doll

Tonner's top selling dolls for the week ending September 29!

Tonner Top 12 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company | Sept 29

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Top sellers from Tonner Doll Company!

Tonner's Top sellers for the week ending September 22:

Tonner Top 12 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company | Sept 22

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Tonner Top 12 sellers

Top selling dolls for the week ending Sept 15.

Tonner Top 12 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company - Sept 15

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Tonner Tuesday today and Forever Edward promo photos

Tonner Doll has released promotional photos for the new release Forever Edward, limited edition 500, retail $189.99, from the Twilight series. Shipping date is still to be announced.

Additionally, don't forget about Tonner Tuesday on a Wednesday, which will begin today at noon, EST, and last for 24 hours only. The first 50 orders will receive a free 2011 convention tote, which will appear on your shipping notification and final invoice, not on your initial sales order.

According to Tonner Direct's Facebook page, there have been issues with Paypal, so you will have to plan to pay with Visa, MasterCard or American Express today.

Photos property of Tonner Doll Company.

Tonner Doll's Re-Imagined Scarecrow

Pending licensor approval, Tonner Doll has released its promotional photo of its new steampunk Scarecrow, Not Afraid of Anything. He's pretty cool, I think, and I'm not even a huge Wizard of Oz or (I hate to admit to being so uncool) steampunk fan.

He will produced in an edition of 500 dolls, and retail for $189.99. He uses the Matt O'Neil head sculpt and body with wigged hair.

Interestingly, I noticed that while it says he includes a sword holder, I'm noticing the resin sword is missing from the description. I'm wondering if this is a typo or a change.

Tonner's licensing agreement allows them to ship this doll (and Dorothy, now called Tornado Traveler) within the US, to Russia, the UK, France, Spain and the Netherlands. No shipping date has been announced for these dolls yet.

Tonner top sellers last week

And the top selling dolls at Tonner Doll Company last week were:

Tonner Top 12 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company - 9/7

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Drawing today! I'm running a little behind this Monday morning, but I'll be announcing the winner of the drawing shortly!

Passport to Pink Reproduction Barbie is on her way!

Attention, Barbie 2012 attendees: Passport to Pink gift sets, designed by Bill Greening, are shipping!

You can check out the status of your shipment on BarbieCollector.com. Here's how:

• Sign in, and then click under the Hello, [Guest] drop down menu at the top menu bar.
• Select Order Status from the menu.
• Your latest order should be added--mine was shipped August 29. 
• Click on the pink order number for details.
• To track the order, go back to the previous screen, and click on Track my order. 

Orders should be arriving soon--my gift set is scheduled to arrive on September 7. Hooray!

Photos property of Mattel.

Tonner Doll top sellers from last week

The top selling dolls from Tonner Doll Company - week ending August 24, 2012:

Top 12 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company - 8/24

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Tonner updates from Dreamcastle Dolls

I just received a notice that Antoinette Flourish has shipped--I'm so excited!

Dreamcastle Dolls still has her in stock--and she is also available as a split (just the nude doll).

I'd also thought I'd let you know a few of the Precarious dolls are still available to preorder, including Simply Precarious, Scandal, Party Girl, and Intriguing, and a few of these are also available as splits as well. The outfit Anything Goes is still available to preorder as well, which is due to ship in the middle of next month.

Save the date for August 29--which is Tonner's Fall/Holiday release. They have promised "something for everyone"!

Top selling dolls from Tonner Doll Company

Top sellers from Tonner Doll Company ending August 8:Top 10 - Best Sales Tonner Doll Company | 8/10

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Integrity Toys shipping schedule and Jem and the Holograms update

W Club members have been notified of a few shipping schedule updates to the 2012 releases:

End of August 2012

• Truly Madly Deeply Agnes event gift set
• High End Envy Erin W Club exclusive
• She's Not There Poppy Parker
• My Generation Chip Farnsworth III

Early October 2012

• Always on Her Mind Dania Zarr
• Trust Your Instinct Jordan

Additionally, as the Hasbro/Integrity Toys collaboration with the new Jem and the Holograms dolls has been such a great success, the next dolls to be released will be: Classic Jem, Jerrica Benton, Rio Pacheco, and Synergy.

More character will be added at a later date, but official photos, release dates, distribution details and pricing will be released within the next few months.

Top sellers from Tonner Doll last week

The top selling dolls last week at Tonner Doll are listed below. Did you add any of these dolls to your collection? I see two of my new arrivals in that list!

Best Tonner Doll Sellers Last Week | 7/27

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Shipping schedule update from Tonner Doll Company

Antoinette Flourish - Very Limited stock available for pre-order. Shipping August 15, 2012.
Gorgeous photo is property of Tonner Doll Company, and (I bet) taken by Ernesto Padró-Campos. 

As of July 26, 2012, there has been a shipping schedule update from Tonner Doll Company.

In stock
Penelope Cruz as Angelica
Gem
Ms. Beetlejuice
Proper
Prim
Specs
Magickal
Divine Feminine
Belladonna
City Shoes
Just Right
Steam Funk Cami
Soho Jaunt
Star Sapphire
Wonder Woman Steampunk #1
The Glamour Set
DeeAnna Denton Susan Wig
DeeAnna Denton Bettie Wig
2012 DeeAnna Denton Wigged Basic
I Love DeeAnna
Lunch on Park
DeeAnna's New Look
Red Hot DeeAnna
Banker's Ball
On the Rocks
Captain Jack
Antoinette Goth
Starshine
Scarlett's Wedding Day
Freedom for Fashion Neo Tokyo
Freedom for Fashion Akemi
Black Cat
Rogue
Elektra
Nu Mood Hands C and AA
No Mood In Step C and AA
Finishing Touch Ballet Black, Pink and White
Nu Mood High Heels #1-9
Nu Mood Flat #1-4
Nu Mood Flat Boot #1
Nu Mood Bags (all)
Nu Mood Angle Cut Black
Nu Mood Angle Cut Platinum
Nu Mood Side Part Wave Brown
Nu Mood Side Part Wave Blonde
Nu Mood Fringe Cut Blonde
Nu Mood Fringe Cut Chestnut
Nu Mood Jagged Cut Brown
Nu Mood Parker
Nu Mood Paige
Nu Mood Pant Black, Purple, Red
Nu Mood Chiffon Skirt Black, Champagne, Lilac
Nu Mood Ballet Skirt Champagne, Rose
Nu Mood Top Rose, Champagne, Black
Dorothy Gale
13" Simone Basic
13" Suzette

Available for pre-order
Quorra - 9/5/12
Deluxe Goth Basic American Model - 8/1/12
American Model Glamour Basic - 8/1/1/12
Cami Basic - 8/1/12
Jon Basic - 8/1/12
Skyline - 9/14/12
All Business -8/15/12
Deep Pink Dream - 9/14/12
New York Jet - 8/15/12
Dynamic Red - 8/30/12
Antoinette Blonde Basic - 8/15/12
Antoinette Brunette Basic - 8/15/12
Antoinette Redhead Basic - 8/15/12
Desire - 9/5/12
Sparkling - 8/30/12
Winterberry - 9/14/12

Sold out
Court Gown - 9/5/12
SoHo Sheer
Radical Red
22" Batgirl
2012 Peggy Harcourt Wigged Basic
Heartbroken
Madame de l'Amour
Finishing Touch Ballet Champagne
Nu Mood Tyler
Nu Mood Sydney
Nu Mood Jess
Nu Mood Bettie

Waitlist only
Party Girl - 9/14/12
Scandal - 9/5/12
Intriguing - TBD

Limited
Emily
Nu Mood Ankle Boot #1
Nu Mood Jagged Cut Bright Red
Nu Mood Carrie
Nu Mood Ballet Skirt Black
Flourish - 8/15/12
Simply Precarious - 8/30/12
Swing Time - 9/14/12
Anything Goes - 9/14/12

TBD
Sam Flynn
Decadence (Limited)

Just because the dolls are sold out at Tonner doesn't mean you won't be able to find one, by the way! Some dealers may still have a doll or two in stock. Post here if you're looking for one, and I'm ever so happy to help you find one!

As the dolls get towards the "limited" category, they will be harder to find, however--so don't wait too long!

Integrity Toys shipping update!

Isn't It Romantic? Poppy Parker as Sabrina
Next to arrive!

The W Club received an update to the shipping schedule with estimated shipping dates for some new dolls--so get ready! These are the estimated dates Integrity is planning to ship the dolls to dealers.

June 4, 2012:
Poppy Parker as Sabrina (all four: Miss Fairchild, Isn't it Romantic?, Most Sophisticated, The Chauffeur's Daughter)
FR2: Nouveau Régime Tayana

June 18, 2012:
FR2: Opium Ayumi and Strict Elegance Luchia

July 2, 2012:
Poppy Parker Teen Model: (16" Shop Around and Precious Love)
Dynamite Girls Back to Brooklyn: Gavin and Remi

July 16, 2012:
Poppy Parker Teen Model: (16" Spring Morning and Love Letters)

July 23, 2012:
Poppy Parker Collection: (Sunshine Games, Day Tripper, The Happening, Colour My World Darla, Bus Stop Darla)

The remaining items have an estimated revealed during Toy Fair will probably ship between the middle of August through late October, and IT is planning another update once the dates have been confirmed.

Additionally, the Poppy Parker and Natalia W Club exclusive upgrade dolls will be arriving in the middle of July.

Photo property of Integrity Toys.

Tonner Doll updates

Deluxe Goth Basic 22" American Model

Three photos have been added for several of newly released items by Tonner Doll, including a photo of the two new wigs for DeeAnna Denton and Deluxe Goth Basic American Model. I really love the American Model's outfit--it's really cute!

Additionally, several arrival dates have been added to the latest release:

• Belladonna - this week
• The Glamour Set - beginning of May
• Bettie wig - beginning of May
• Susan wig - middle of May
• 2012 Peggy Harcourt Wigged - end of April
• Scarlett's Wedding Day - end of April
• Heartbroken - this week
• Nu Mood hands and In Step feet - end of April
• Finishing Touch Ballet Champagne - end of April
• Nu Mood Bag Champagne - end of April
• Nu Mood wigs - mid May
• Nu Mood Pant red - this week
• 13" Suzette - mid May

The following items are listed as sold out at Tonner:

• Madame de l'Amour
• Finishing Touch Ballet Champagne
• Nu Mood Tyler - Fashion
• Nu Mood Jess - Dance
• Nu Mood Bettie - Curvy
• Radical Red

The following items are listed as "limited" stock, so pick them up while you can:

• Nu Mood Ankle Boot #1
• Nu Mood Jagged Cut/Bright Red wig
• Nu Mood Carrie - Dance
• Nu Mood Ballet Skirt - Black

DeeAnna Denton Susan wig

DeeAnna Denton Bettie wig

Photo property of Tonner Doll Company.