Whew! We're halfway there!
Somehow Integrity Toys (IT) manages to produce some very nice dolls while simultaneously disappointing collectors' expectations. This definitely happened with the Obsession Convention when collectors thought they were going to get some outrageously couture doll experiences instead of interpretations of military and athleisure wear! I think it happened again this year for the 7 Deadly Sins. Although the dolls were actually quite nice, collectors had envisioned the use of backstories to support the offerings. Many of us anticipated Agnes Von Weiss representing Vanity or Gluttony, and how did Kyori Sato or Natalia Fatale not make an appearance as Wrath?
After the initial let down, if collectors took a closer look they would realize there were some gems in this collection. Dania Zarr has always been a personal favorite IT mold. Even though I wasn't a big fan of the ensemble (it's actually well designed, constructed, and executed), I am a sucker for smoky eyes, natural lips, and a fabulous hairstyle. I was fortunate to get her at retail price and am very pleased with how she redresses.
First, I tried her in a Randall Craig OOAK from the 2019 IT Live From Fashion Week Convention Room Sale. Isn't she wonderful?!
And here she is wearing a favorite dress from a new doll friend and independent designer, Sharon McNeill Parkin, of Shezzie Daisy Designs.
Best of 2023 - Number 5 is Delightful Indulgence Dania Zarr.
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