Something Old, Something New, Something Bought, and Something Blue - Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 16-23

A combination of things has caused a major shift in the secondary market for Integrity Toys (IT) dolls:  

1. IT has been struggling for the past several years with quality control issues; however, if the dolls I've received in 2025 are an indication of the current production situation, I am cautiously optimistic things are back on the right track.

2. Scalpers have pushed the edition numbers up beyond demand; many of the newly released dolls are barely bringing retail price on secondary market.

3. Production issues in China have limited new product, causing collectors to look to other doll brands for additions to their collections.

4. Newer collectors have no loyalty to older IT doll lines or body styles.  Many dolls prior to 2013 (the year IT switched to FR2 body) aren't fetching those high prices on secondary market any more, excluding the lower edition grail dolls of course.

5. Collectors are faced with the extra cost of paying state/local taxes and tariffs on their dolls.  With the rising cost of living, people are actually choosing food, shelter and basic needs over dolls.

All of these factors have led many collectors to re-think their inventory and focus on their very favorites, putting some nice dolls out into the collecting world at reasonable prices.  

This leads me to bringing my blog current.  I have been able to add a couple older dolls to my collection over the summer, but I've been negligent in updating my information.

Something old ...

Like so many collectors, I sometimes have seller's remorse.  I sold this doll several years ago, but it came up recently at almost original retail price.  I couldn't resist bringing her back into the fold.  How could I resist this nod to Balenciaga!

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 16 is Monte Carlo Victoire Roux from 2013, LE 485.

The next doll was an absolute steal; however, she didn't have a box or shipper.  Who cares when she was displayed untouched!  I have a weak spot for this line and am especially fond of brown-eyed blondes!  Look at the wonderful details in this ensemble!

And a closeup of that incredibly sweet face.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 17 is 2015's Always Me Misaki.

The next couple dolls are not that old, but I passed on them when they initially premiered and have been on the lookout for them at a good price.  I got both of them at almost original retail and adding them made my collection of Tulabelle True complete.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 18 from 2022 is Big Love Tulabelle True.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 19 from 2024 is Adored Tulabelle True.

Now on to Something New ...

Somehow I forgot a doll that arrived here in May of this year.  I found her in the shipper when I was reorganizing my doll room.  I guess that speaks volumes about how I feel about her.  LOL!  She was advertised as the 15th Anniversary Edition, but I was actually quite underwhelmed by her.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 20 Pink of Perfection Poppy Parker (15th Anniversary Doll).

I attended a local doll show a couple weeks ago and a friend of mine offered me the next doll for her original retail price.  (No tax, no shipping).  She was one of the W Club upgrade dolls for 2025 membership and I wasn't impressed by the promo photographs by IT.  Her post production photos from collectors got my attention.  

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 21 is Lustre Lilith Blair.

This brings me to the last two dolls to arrive here.  When the next doll was premiered, I was so excited; we don't see dolls from this line often (the last time was in 2019).  I have loved the Monogram line since it debuted in 2009 and couldn't resist a mega-giftset!  After taxes, tariffs, and shipping the price exceeded $300, but I still love her so.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 22 is Popular Monogram.

Here is the IT photo of the giftset.  It's really quite extraordinary.  The pink suit was inspired by John Galliano for Christian Dior 2007.

And look at all the mix and match playability!

Now ... something blue ....

When IT gets a faceup that becomes very popular, you can expect to see it over and over.  I almost didn't order the next doll because I feel like I have multiple versions of her already here; however, I couldn't resist the ensemble.  Just look at all those accessories!!!

And that face truly is gorgeous.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 23 is Toast to Us Adele Makeda.

So, this makes me caught up for 2025!  The countdown is a few short weeks away and I think I have more than enough contenders for my Top 10!

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 14 and Number 15

 If I were to complain about anything with Jamieshow/Owensu, it would have to be how close together they put new shipments and promote new fashion capsules.  For some reason, they are always within weeks of each other which can be quite a financial burden.  Just as you are paying your outstanding balance on an arriving shipment, the preview of a new collection pops up (or vice versa).   

Collectors received their orders from the Time & Timeless collection a couple weeks before the Wild At Heart capsule was announced.  I hadn't even had time to review and update my blog between the two!

I only pre-ordered two of the four dolls from this collection.  The first up was the second version of the Thea character mold.   Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promo photo:

And here is Thea in her stock wig wearing Look 10.  This doll definitely does not disappoint. (I can't believe she is still available for purchase, as of Nov. 9, in the storefront:  To Purchase Time & Timeless Thea on Jamieshow Website .)   Number 14 of Collecting Cycle 2025 is Time & Timeless Thea.  I have her wearing Time & Timeless Look 10.  (I added the hat pin, but everything else is stock.)

These ensembles certainly did not disappoint.  I can honestly say the Time & Timeless collection was the best "mass-produced" couture I've ever seen in this scale.  I don't usually post a video, but I can't emphasize enough how incredibly beautiful these items actually are.

If it looks familiar to you SITC fans out there, it's the Dior wedding dress Carrie wore for the fictional Vogue photoshoot.  Designer John Galliano for Dior 2007.

As a matter of fact, Time & Timeless had miniaturized four versions of John Galliano's collection:

Look 1 (modeled by Moments of Joy Grace) in Couture Wig 1 and the cloche hat from The Crazy Days Time & Timeless Collection:

Look 3 (modeled by Enchanted Lilly):

Although I own the other look, I've not put it on a doll yet.

I also purchased the second version of Daphne (she and Thea are production sisters as they first appeared in the same capsule, Legends).   Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promo photo:

Number 15 of Collecting Cycle 2025 is Time & Timeless Daphne.  (Seen here wearing Look 11)  

Since I started this video thing, I might as well include this one of Daphne!

This was also based on design by John Galliano for Dior in 2007.

In a previous post I had criticized Jamieshow/Owensu for including the same straight, long wigs with their dolls instead of using wigs from the collection.  It may be by coincidence, but this collection did just that and I couldn't be happier.  The wigs Thea and Daphne came with are outstanding and were sold separately in T & T for $45 each.  

These ensembles are truly extraordinary.  I can't even put into words how decadent they are.  The materials are expensive and the cuts are very generous!   So many folds and layers.   I wound up ordering eight of the 12 looks in this collection.  Here are some of the other Looks.

Look 8 with hat and shoes from The City Lights Accessory Set (sold separately).  The original ensemble had a flapper head band and cream shoes.  I thought this hat and shoes made it look less costume like.  The Model is Bonjour Paris Sabina.

Look 9 was put on a Jamieshow/Owensu mannequin (yes, they actually sold mannequins)!

This one should look familiar also, since it is miniature version of an Alexander McQueen:

It's easy to see how I lost my mind (and totally blew my budget) on this collection.  Jamieshow/Owensu is definitely elevating my collection to a level that will be difficult to compare to other dolls lines.

Jamieshow/Owensu Wild At Heart Pre-Order Window Open Until October 11

If you're even remotely familiar with me as a collector, you know how I feel about Jamieshow/Owensu Muses.   They seem to have monopolized my doll purchases over the past five years.

If you've considered purchasing something, now is a good time.  Jamieshow/Owensu just opened the purchase window for their newest collection, Wild At Heart.  It pays homage to the American Wild West.  Here is the promo photo:

There are four female dolls in this collection.  Each is quite beautiful and the price point has stayed the same at $475.  Each doll comes with a high quality telescoping stand (the stand actually screws into the base), dressing hands, and an interchangeable wig cap.

Camille

Jasmine

Larissa (New Character) - Yes, those are freckles!

Evelyn (First time offered in Muses size)

The dolls are expensive but are quite durable and extremely well made.  These are 12" ball-jointed dolls made from resin material that can wear most ensembles found in other 12" wardrobes.

In addition to the dolls, there are seven accessory sets ($110 each) which include hats, boots, and shoes, and six different wig styles.   The cap wigs are $45 and can only be used with other Muses dolls.  The couture wigs ($110) are hard cap wigs made by hand and can be worn by other doll lines.

This collection included 15 separate looks, ranging in price from $200 - $250.  Each look comes with shoes/boots, jewelry, hats/headpieces, purses and coats.  The quality of these ensembles have to be experienced to be truly appreciated.  Here are my three favorites.

Look 7 (on the left - shown with Look 4)

Look 13

Look 15

These looks fit NuFace and most will fit Fashion Royalty.   If you've considered taking the chance on something, now is the time.  Here is the link to the website:   Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Wild At Heart Ordering Website.  Collectors pay a 30% deposit up front and the balance when the collection is ready to ship.   

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Integrity Toys Gets A Turn - #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13

First up.  With things being a little slow in the fashion doll collecting world and the play line dolls not posing a temptation, I broke down and added another doll from the IT Stilettos Out Convention.  Here are my posted thoughts of Stilettos Out Review.  I was able to acquire the one I most wanted from secondary market at almost retail cost. 

Collecting Cycle Number 9 - Drop Dead Gorgeous Tulabelle True.  Those eyes are just everything!

So ... once again, the Integrity Toys (IT) shipments came in a surge.  From these shipments I wound up adding four more dolls.   Please forgive me, but I haven't had time to remove them from their boxes just yet.  I think I will enjoy looking at them for a while.

First up is the fourth W Club Exclusive in 2024.  She was "inspired by" Poesie Sans Couleur Vanessa Perrin (mold 1.0) from 2025.

Collecting Cycle Number 10 - Poeme D'Amour Vanessa Perrin.  Just like the original, this was an exceptional giftset with a wedding gown, cocktail dress, lingerie, and a ton of accessories.  It was a little expensive, but well worth it.

Next we have the upgrade Fashion Royalty (FR) doll for the 2025 W Club.

Collecting Cycle Number 11 - Gardenia Agnes Von Weiss.  This doll's faceup is just totally gorgeous.   She was the only upgrade offering that made it into my cart this year. 

The "inspired by" theme has been fairly overdone at IT recently, but the next offering was irresistible.  It was based on one of the holiest of grails Venus Secret Eugenia Frost from 2010.  The only way to get this doll was spend $1000 on lingerie at an exclusive Asian couturier.  

Collecting Cycle Number 12 - Venus Rising Eugenia Frost.  This doll is wearing a miniature replica of a Jason Wu runway fashion and was offered to W Club members as a "made to order" exclusive.  LOVE everything about the production doll.  It is much better than the promo.

The last doll from this round of shipments was from a W Club lottery that I was fortunate enough to win the right to purchase.   There are certain FR molds that I find difficult to resist and Eugenia Frost is one of them.  

Collecting Cycle Number 13 - Martini Social Eugenia Frost.  I was initially drawn to this doll because it reminded me of the 2016 Supermodel Convention Workshop Face Forward Eugenia.  I have wanted to add Face Forward to my collection for years, but the secondary market price is ridiculous.  Martini Social came along and has saved me from coveting other collectors photos of Face Forward.

Integrity Toys has been struggling over the past several years with quality control issues.  Many collectors have become much more selective about their IT purchases and are skeptical of pre-ordering dolls, opting to purchase on secondary market where they can see actual photos of the production versions.  I decided I like the ensembles and accessories on these dolls enough to risk purchasing at retail price.  

I am actually very glad I did.  I held my breath as I opened each package and breathed heavy sighs of relief upon first viewing every doll I ordered.  These faces are truly extraordinary  The ensembles are quite well constructed.  The accessories are spot on.  Is Integrity Toys on the rebound?!   I hope so.  At least for now, I am cautiously very optimistic.  If they can keep this up, they may be at a turning point of returning the brand to its former glory.

Although the edition sizes of these dolls are high (>1500), I think these versions will become sought after.  In my personal opinion, they truly represent Integrity Toys at its best

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 7 and Number 8 - The Swans

In addition to their regular fashion capsules, Jamieshow/Owensu usually produces a special edition each year.  2024 was the 15th Anniversary of Jamieshow (even though the re-launch of the Muses line was advertised in late 2020 - released mid-2021).

To celebrate their anniversary, they decided to take a favored 16" special edition and scale it down for Muses.  Here are the "The Swans" - twins Alexis (in black) and Grace (in white).  Here is the promo photo from Jamieshow:

Jamieshow/Owensu really spent some time on the details in this collection!  Although the dolls were purchased separately nude, the ensembles were truly spectacular and included a new foot sculpt for the ballerina shoes.

Here is my photo of Grace.

When Integrity Toys released photos from their Stilettos Out convention last year, I knew that the Lethal Rose ensemble belonged on Alexis.  Here she is wearing it.  She refuses to take it off!  LOL!  I think she looks very old Hollywood here with maybe just a touch of modern goth.

Number 7 and Number 8 of 2025 are "The Swans".

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 6 - Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Premier Sasha

I wasn't quite sure how to count this next incoming doll.  I didn't actually spend any money on her, but she is new to my collection.

One of the most fulfilling things about collecting dolls is connecting with other collectors who share your love of this hobby.  One of my best doll friends lives in San Francisco, all the way on the other side of the country from me; I live near Atlanta, GA.    Even though we are thousands of miles apart, we message almost daily.   

One day, I casually mentioned that I had acquired some duplicates of some of my favorite Jamieshow/Owensu Muses and was considering letting them go to make more room.  One of the dolls I was selling was one that he wanted.  He also had some duplicates, so he offered a trade of an older doll I have regretted missing.

So, we made a trade!  When she arrived, she was everything I had hoped.   Here is the promo photo of Jamieshow/Owensu Premier Sasha from 2020.

And my closeup photo of her beautiful face!  

These girls share clothing with Integrity Toys lines beautifully.  Here she is wearing Garden of Excess.  I'm so glad I added her to my collection.  Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 6 is Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Premier Sasha.

"The Masterpiece" - The Latest Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Collection Pre-order Until May 3

If you've been admiring the Jamieshow/Owensu Muses from afar and have considered purchasing from this brand, here is your chance.  Introducing "The Masterpiece":

"Masterpiece" is now being offered on their website for pre-order until May 3.   Here is the link:  Link to View and Pre-Order Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Masterpiece Collection .

This collection is truly extraordinary.  There are only four dolls offered:  A new version of fan-favorite Astrid, a newer version of male doll Gabriel, and two new females:  Celeste and Blanca.  Each is fantastic in its own right, but the stand-out among collectors is Celeste.

The theme of this collection is "Masterpiece".  Many of the Looks are inspired by easily recognizable artist Masterpieces on display in museums around the world.  Many of the ensembles were inspired by noted designers like Christian Lacrox, Yves Saint-Laurent, Schiaparelli, Dior, and Mugler.  There are fifteen ensembles ranging in price from $175 - $250.  The ensembles include jewelry, shoes, and oftentimes headpieces, sunglasses, and purses.  There were four ensembles for male dolls and eleven for the girls.  Here is a quick view of what is being offered.

And some promo photos ...

In addition to the fifteen ensembles, there are ten accessory sets (two for the guys, eight for the girls).  One of the coolest things this time is there are little resin purses with famous paintings on the outside included with many of the offerings.  Here is a photo of my favorite, inspired by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.

Since Muses are bald with a "wig cap" system, there were also several wigs in various colors also offered.  

Jamieshow operates just like Integrity Toys.  This is a pre-order period where the they establish the edition sizes of the items made-to-order.  Buyers pay a 20% deposit now and are invoiced for the remainder right before shipment.

I usually struggle with placing a pre-order, but this time the process of elimination has been excruciating.  How do you choose?  I will leave you with three of my favorite looks.

Look 11 - Mugler's Birth of Venus

Look 14 - 

Look 15 - Inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night.