It's fair to say that there is usually at least one "stand-out" doll from every Integrity Toys (IT) convention. One doll that is just so exceptional she becomes an instant success and future grail. Sometimes these standouts even become the definitive version of the mold. Examples of these would be Natural Wonder Rayna Ahmadi, The Enchantress Nadja Rhymes, 24k Erin Salston, and The Muse Adele Makeda. They become the standard for which future versions are judged.
If one is lucky, the ensemble designed for the doll becomes just as iconic - the best example of this is The Enchantress Nadja Rhymes. It seems the stars aligned again for Jessy Ayala in 2024. This is the only doll I purchased on secondary market at a mark-up.
Who knew this retired school teacher's doll collection needed a trans character doll with purple hair, wearing assless chaps and carrying a bull whip! It obviously did. My very favorite IT doll produced this past year ... Best of 2024 - Number 3 is La Sombra Alejandra Luna.
I recall Jessy saying something a few years ago during the Obsession convention that he sometimes wanted to give collectors something they didn't know they wanted. That year people were unhappy with several of his designs and some came down unfairly hard on him. However, I think he is the IT designer who is the most artistic with his designs. It seems like his risk taking with this Alejandra paid off for you and other collectors this time.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! He did say that to defend his design choices that year. I truly admire his design choices most times and this Alejandra mesmerizes me when I look at her on display. She's very special!
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