Herd Culling 2026 - Single Ladies of Fashion Royalty

[EDIT:  Dusk In Bloom Luchia Zadra 2.0 was moved to the second shelf to be with other iterations of this character/mold.]

Thinning one's collection is never a minor undertaking - it takes a lot of effort, thoughtful reasoning, and courage.   Since I started collecting Jamieshow/Owensu Muses, my doll collection has truly expanded beyond storage and display capabilities.  I've tried to sell dolls every year to accommodate incoming girls, but I seem to always fall short of my one-to-one ratio goal.  When I take out a doll to consider listing her for sale, I remember where and when she was purchased.  Sometimes when there is a specific memory attached to a doll, it makes it even more difficult to part with it.

I started collecting Integrity Toys (IT) dolls in 2004.   At that time there was only one IT category, Fashion Royalty. Since the W Club didn't come into existence until 2006, the only way to get Fashion Royalty dolls was through dealers, attending a convention, or purchasing on secondary market.  Fashion Royalty was a huge success as Barbie was losing its collecting base due to over production of "limited edition" dolls and there was a movement away from the fashion model body type and mature faceups.  If you didn't have a firm financial commitment with a specific IT dealer, it was almost impossible to get Fashion Royalty dolls as secondary market prices were actually quite steep and there were more collectors than dolls.

Even with all the sales I've made over the past several years, I am still looking at a collection of 175 Fashion Royalty dolls.  That's just Fashion Royalty!   Many of them are still NRFB!  I have this lofty goal of trying to have at least one representative of each Fashion Royalty mold.   At first that doesn't sound like a lot, but there have been almost 40 molds/characters in the Fashion Royalty universe alone!  

The easiest place to begin was shelving "all the single ladies".   Here they are:

First up is 2020 Iselin LE 500 - Jason Wu Fall 2018 Collection

Next we have 2022 Alyssa (mold 1.5) LE 450 - Jason Wu Spring 2020 Collection Bridal Ensemble

And the final "single" version Fashion Royalty is from 2025 - Janay (2.5) Mother of Pearl.  Although Janay has shown up four other times as a character in The Industry, this is the only time there has been a Fashion Royalty version.

So I started with only three girls on the first display shelf.   Since I was doing "single ladies", I decided to add characters/molds for which I only had one version in my collection.  Even though other versions have been produced, only one has been able to establish a permanent place in my collection.  I am going to list them in the order in which their character was introduced to collectors.

Number 4 on the shelf will be Adele Makeda mold 1.0 introduced in 2001/2002.  There were eight versions of this mold produced before it was revised in 2004.  Mold 2.0 has been so extremely popular that we have only seen two other versions of Adele Makeda 1.0 produced in the past 20+ years; both of those were were in archival releases.  I have always struggled with warming up to Adele Makeda 1.0, until the last release, 2020 Flawless Beauty LE 400 from the Legendary Convention Style Lab Collection.  She reminds me so much of supermodel Naomi Campbell.  (She is wearing the Perfectly Decadent fashion from the same convention.)

Number 5 is another doll from the core group.  Natalia Fatale was released in 2004 as the arch rival of Veronique Perrin.  There have been eight version of mold 1.0 produced, but none have come close to the premier version, 2004 Natalia Fatale (1.0) Cosmetic Takeover LE 300 from the very first IT convention.

Natalia Fatale seems to have the opposite journey of Adele Makeda.  As Adele Makeda 1.0 was replaced with an open mouth mold, collectors didn't like the open mouth of Natalia Fatale 1.0.  This led to Natalia Fatale 1.5 where designers tried to take the Natalia Fatale 1.0 mold and simply close the mouth. Mold 1.5 was introduced in 2006 and there were only four versions produced.  Number 6 is 2011 Natalia Fatale 1.5 Go West LE 300.  This doll reminds me so much of Lana Parilla who played the character Regina Mills (aka The Wicked Witch) in the television series Once Upon A time.  

The third version of Natalia Fatale (mold 2.0) has been very popular with collectors, so the previous versions seem to have faded into oblivion.  (In 2020 we did get an archival version of 1.0 as Acquired Traits though.)   Even though Adele Makeda version 2.0 is the collector favored version on the character, designers decided to try their hand at another closed mouth version in 2011.  There have been ten versions of mold 3.0 released, but it hasn't been able to develop the fan base of mold 2.0.   Only one has had any staying power in my collection.  Number 7 is  2011 Adele Makeda The Faces Of LE 1180.  (She is wearing a coatdress designed and created by a personal friend, Sal Arriaga)

There are certain IT characters that just can't seem to get a footing in my collection?  One of those is Anja Christensen which was introduced in 2010.  There have been fifteen versions of this girl released but only one has been able to find a spot in my collection.  Number 8 on Shelf 1 is 2011's Anja Christensen The Entrepreneur Equation Carol Roth.  I truly love the faceup on this girl.  She was originally produced with a Nuface body, but I changed her to FR, so she could wear business suits.  The only way to get this doll was to purchase five copies of Carol's book.  Regardless, I think she is quite lovely and deserving of a spot on my shelf. 

IT introduced a new character in 2015 that we haven't seen since the last of four versions in 2017.  Number 9 is 2015 Immaculate Finley Prince LE <250.  This doll was produced with a Monogram body and is wearing the ensemble from 2011 Quiet Storm Annik.

The next doll is a quite a new sculpt that was just introduced last year and made its way to collectors earlier this year.  Since its popular introduction, we have already received another version, but I haven't added it to my collection.  Number 10 is 2025 Anais Perrin Constellation LE 800.  This girl is much more popular with collectors than her sister.

That almost makes my shelf full!   I only have two spots left, so I decided to move ahead with single versions on display.  

The next girl is another doll that was initially part of the FR2 lineup.  She was a new character introduced in 2010 and there have been 12 versions released in the past 16 years.  For some reason I struggle with committing to this mold.  There is only one other version remaining in my collection, but it isn't on display at this time.  (It's actually in my "sell" column).  Number 12 is 2018 Dasha D'Amboise Daydream LE 515.  As much as I struggle with other versions, this Daydream is one my very favorite dolls in my entire collection.  Go figure!

The last space on this display shelf is for a character that was introduced in 2011.   There have been only nine versions of this doll released and only one has made its way to my display shelf.  This doll reminds me of my collector friend Rich who convinced me to purchase her.  He was totally right; she's quite unique and beautiful.  Number 12 is 2012 Shake It Up Korinne Dimas LE 300.

So ... my first display shelf is now full.  It represents dolls for which I only have one version on display (or there has only been one version produced).   That was the easy part.  Now I have to go through the remaining 25+ molds/characters.  Stay tuned!

     

Could Integrity Toys Finally Be Getting Back On Track??

There are certain Integrity Toys (IT) sculpts for which I have a serious weakness.   One of these is the sculpt used for the Blair Twin Sisters, Eden and Lilith.   I have owned 30 of the released versions of this mold!   Some of these have moved on to other collectors when I feel the need to cull my collection, but 18 still remain on my shelves.   That makes it difficult for me to add newer versions because I am so attached to the ones I already have.

When Boheme Eden Blair was promoted by the W Club as one of their exclusive offerings, I actually decided to pass.  This was primarily due to the Boho Chic giftset which isn't one of my favored fashion trends.   I really regretted this decision when collectors started posting production photos.  Boheme Eden was GORGEOUS!   Not only that, she made a great companion to 2021 A Doll's Life Vanessa Perrin and Peace and Harmony Poppy Parker.

The secondary market prices on this giftset quickly skyrocketed.  If you are a member of the W Club, you can get on a "waitlist" for the leftovers.  In the past, once collectors had received their orders and any production issues were addressed, the W Club would contact members on the Waitlist in the order in which they were put on the list.  The member was given a window to purchase one of the leftover dolls.  Since so many collectors are impatient when it comes to their dolls, many individuals waitlisted purchase a doll on secondary market or take over another member's preorder.  This made the waitlist process quite long and arduous.   The W Club came up with a new solution:  instead of "going down the list" - they contact everyone on the waitlist and inform them of the time that the waitlisted dolls go for sale live on their digital storefront!   FEEDING FRENZY!  Fortunately, I was able to get one.

Here is my Boheme Eden Blair still in her box.  The giftset is so beautifully presented that I haven't taken her out yet.  The hair color and makeup palette are perfection.

Collecting Cycle 2026, Number 14 is Boheme Eden Blair. 

Earlier this year, I reviewed the 2026-27 W Club Upgrade Dolls: W Club Upgrade Dolls Review  .  This was the first year in a very long time that I couldn't resist getting all three dolls.   Unfortunately, the trio arrived from the factory at the same time!   Now that the price of these girls have climbed, sales tax is being collected, and shipping prices have escalated, the final cost of each has exceeded $200.  OUCH!

Here is my photo of Soleil Vanessa Perrin (mold 1.0) full length:

And a closeup:

This doll represents everything that originally brought me to IT Fashion Royalty.  Such a great production girl!  So beautiful!   And the ensemble truly is amazing.  Collecting Cycle 2026, Number 15 is Soleil Vanessa Perrin.

To say I have a love/hate relationship with Poppy Parker is an understatement.  I have been with this line since its initial release in 2009.  Being an older collector, I can appreciate the nod to vintage and the feel of the early Barbie girls.   I just counted and I have owned over 150 versions of this girl!   It's even more difficult to believe that over 60 are still living here!!   This has made me overly conservative in adding new versions of Poppy to my collection.   But the upgrade Poppy was truly a no-brainer.

Collecting Cycle 2026 - Number 16 - Off We Go!  Poppy Parker.  I've not released her from her box yet either.

Another sculpt that is a personal favorite is IT NuFace Nadja Rhymes (2.0).  I own EVERY version of this girl!  This sculpt is one of the most versatile, having been released in nine different skin tones!   

The W Club upgrade version came in an incredible ensemble!  

Here is a closeup without the extremely nice khaki jacket on.

Collecting Cycle 2026 - Number 17 is Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes.

If these last releases are an indication of what IT is producing right now, I am very excited to see what the future brings.  I believe, with the release of so many competing brands in 1:6 scale within the last few years, IT has realized it is time to step-it-up and they truly delivered!

How About A Baker's Dozen?

As longtime collectors, there are always certain dolls that seem to elude us.  I was able to recently acquire one of mine.

Reflecting back on the 2015 Integrity Toys (IT) Cinematic Convention ...  2013's Premier Convention collection was still fresh on everyone's mind with its incredible show of Fashion Royalty fan favorites ending the convention with souvenir doll Midnight Star Elyse Jolie and After Tonight Eugenia Frost as the table centerpiece.  (I still have both those dolls displayed in their original ensembles.  They truly represent IT at it is finest.)  Not to mention the previous year's 2014 Gloss Convention's Intimate Reveal Agnes Von Weiss accompanied by table centerpiece Sheer Sensuality Vanessa Perrin, which resulted in a standing ovation of thunderous applause when revealed.   The anticipation of the 2015 crowd was palpable!   IT had set the bar extremely high for convention souvenir dolls.  Collectors were salivating like Pavlov's dog!

When the convention doll was unveiled, the response was not what the designers expected.  The majority of the audience just sat there in shocked silence.  Were they being punked?  

This is the story behind one of the least loved of all Integrity Toys dolls, Making An Entrance Karolin Stone.  Secondary market prices on this doll were almost at give-away level!  My photo of her:

The reception of this doll was so icy that only five versions of the character have been produced over the past eleven years.  

The following year a talented designer, Salvadore Lopez Arriaga, decided to give this mold a second chance by using it in his design competition entry as Alta Moda.  Alta Moda won the design competition in 2016 and went into production as an exclusive W Club purchase opportunity.  Unfortunately, collectors still remembered how difficult it was to get rid of Making An Entrance and the pre-order edition of Alta Moda was only 430 dolls.  When the production doll was released and photos began showing up on social media, I was one of those collectors that deeply regretted not adding this girl to my collection.

The limited edition run, paired with the couture runway faceup, caused this doll's prices to skyrocket and they have remained quite high when one rarely shows up on secondary market.  In 2019, I drove to the Live From Fashion Week IT convention and picked up my best doll friend and her friend to ride along with me.  Her doll friend was the designer, Sal.  We became instant friends.  It made the pain of not acquiring Alta Moda even more difficult.  

Many collectors know that "If it's meant to be, it will happen" and "Being in the right place at the right time".   I was offered the opportunity to add Alta Moda to my collection recently at a very affordable price. Here she is wearing the skirt and top from 2009's Monogram Black Party.

Finally joining my collection, Collecting Cycle 2026 Number 11 is Integrity Toys NuFace Alta Moda Karolin Stone.    In my opinion, the best version ever produced of this particular character.

Other important sayings are "Treat others as you would want to be treated" and "What goes around comes around".   IT recently released a new and quite exclusive Misaki called Streetwise.  200 of the 500 edition size were offered to W Club members through a right-to-purchase lottery opportunity.  My luck with lotteries hasn't been too great lately with IT, so I had to rely on retail to get this girl.  When Fabric Friends listed this doll as available, I was trying to use my phone to order her and got everything all tangled and wound up ordering a second Neo Wave instead.  I contacted the owner and explained my problem.  Unfortunately, the doll was sold out by the time we got everything sorted out.  I was told that my refund would be short the processing fees, which I was alright with.  Fabric Friends was unable to give a partial refund and chose to absorb the difference as a financial loss to themselves.  I sent them enough money through PayPal Friends & Family to cover the fees.  They remembered the kindness and, when they acquired more than they had originally been allotted, they notified me that I could purchase one.  It pays to be nice to our dealers!  Streetwise is selling on secondary market at almost three times her retail price.

Collecting Cycle 2026 Number 12 is Integrity Toys Misaki Streetwise.  

I have been trying to cull my collection quite a bit recently.  One of the doll lines that I enjoy but don't spend a lot of time photographing is the Integrity Toys Poppy Parker dolls.   They are quite irresistible, so I tend to acquire more of them than I have space to display.   As much as I try to be selective in my Poppy Parker purchases, I find myself getting seduced by W Club exclusives.  I'm so glad that I didn't pass up the opportunity for this girl.  The clothing pieces alone make for a lot of fun mix and match playing and redressing!

Collecting Cycle 2026 Number 13 is Integrity Toys Peace and Harmony Poppy Parker.

Number 6 of 2026

Although Fashion Royalty (FR) officially debuted in 2001-2002, I only started collecting in 2004 after I saw Diamond Dusted Veronique in FDQ.  Fashion doll collectors quickly jumped on the bandwagon, and it got to the point that you had to have a good relationship with a dealer if you ever wanted to acquire these dolls outside of convention.

In 2006, the W Club was established, offering exclusives as another avenue for collectors to purchase these little works of art.  There really wasn't anything like them on the market since Barbie had ruined its base with overproduction of "Collectible Dolls".

Even though FR debuted in 2001-2002, the parent company, Integrity Toys (IT), had been selling playline dolls through major retail stores since 1996.  The earlier dolls were an attempt to provide little girls and Fashion Doll collectors with dolls of color.  

For 2026, IT decided to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.  They wanted to use their original character, Janay, but decided to give the sculpt another tweak.  (It had already been revised once in 2014, and later became part of The Industry line.)  In this round, they decided to make Janay a FR doll and create a version of a fan favored ensemble, Dania Zarr's Tweed Couture from The Supermodel Convention in 2016, which was inspired by the 1997/1998 Autumn/Winter Dior Couture Collection designed by John Galliano.

Here is a photo of the 30th Anniversary box:

There's no doubt that Alain Tremblay knows how to market packaging!  It is a lovely box.  Included with this doll was a storycard portfolio that the earlier and newest story cards fit.

Here is my photo of the doll inside the box:

Janay was offered through the W Club to its members for $199.  The promo photos were gorgeous!  The doll came with a plethora of accessories.  (Photo by IT)

Instead of a skirt under the jacket like Tweed Couture, there is gown and IT included a lovely bustier with the accessories.  Also, they veered away from the drab gray color and went full on Chanel white and gold tweed.  YOZERS!  (Photo by IT)

Here is a photo of my Janay out of box.

And a closeup.

This doll is a wonderful example of what IT is capable of producing.  The ensemble is incredible and will get a lot of redress here.  I quit collecting duplicates when I decided I needed to reduce my collection, but this is one production doll that deserves a NRFB in addition to a displayed version.  Mother of Pearl Janay is easily one of the best dolls to come out of IT in years and joins my collection as Number 6 of 2026.

SIDE NOTE:  I know it's silly, but I'm a fan of RuPaul's Drag Race and have trouble not seeing Angeria Paris VanMichaels when I look at this doll.  LOL!

Best of 2025 - Number 2

I sort of "painted myself into a corner" this year.  I created my countdown and started it on December 21.   A couple days before Christmas Day, a collector listed the Yuri/Kumi twins at a great price.  I purchased them thinking they would arrive after December 31, so my countdown wouldn't be affected.   The seller wrapped them as Christmas gifts and sent them immediately after purchase and they arrived the day after Christmas!  Kumi and Yuri truly are two of my very favorite dolls I purchased this year and definitely belonged in a top spot in my 2025 countdown.  

This meant I had to pivot in my blog.   I was too far along in my countdown to leave any out!  So, I decided that my very favorite Integrity Toys (IT) dolls from the Fashion Royalty and Nuface lines would share the last spot dedicated from the IT brand.

I think the NuFace line shifted in 2017 with the production of the Fairytale convention line which produced several grail dolls; some of the best versions of characters produced to date.  I think the response to these dolls gave Jessy a lot of confidence.  He has often pushed the envelope on convention NuFace dolls since that time with the likes of The Enchantress Nadja Rhymes, Tantrum Erin Salston, and La Sombra Alejandra Luna.

Jessy did not disappoint collectors with this year's offering, Le Cirque Cabaret Clownesque Nadja Rhymes.  I have seen photos on social media where collectors have taken the hair down into a big pink afro and she is gorgeous!  Definitely another little piece of doll art!  (I added the balloons prop.)

Best of 2025 - Number 2 - NuFace Clownesque Nadja Rhymes

There were some beautiful Fashion Royalty dolls that made it to collectors in 2025.  My very favorite was one from a W Club lottery.  She is truly an incredibly gorgeous version of one of my very favorite sculpts.

Best of 2025 - Number 2 - Fashion Royalty Martini Social Eugenia Frost

Best of 2025 - Number 4

For more recent collectors of Integrity Toys dolls, the past couple years have been an amazing opportunity to add some incredible re-imagined dolls.  There have been some truly spectacular giftsets, but one of them is an obvious standout from the others.   

in response to collector demand, Integrity Toys has tried to copy Poesie Sans Couleur several times.  No matter how hard they've tried, there is nothing like the original.  I am fortunate to own her and here is my photo of Poesie wearing the sheath from her original giftset.

The Poesie giftset was one of the most extravagant ever produced by IT.  A bride doll in her gown, with a trousseau.  How can you top that?

You can't.  But you can give a re-imagined version that wasn't an attempt at a copy.   Vanessa Perrin 1.0 is one of the most popular IT molds.   Here is the IT promo photo of the giftset.

Just look at all the accessories!  Three complete ensembles!  

I added a little crown (a jewelry charm finding from Hobby Lobby) to be used like a tiara to hold the veil.  Although I'm not a big fan of the wedding dress itself, and there's nothing truly exciting about the screening or hair.  This doll fits easily into the top 5 of any countdown.  Best of 2025 Number 4 is Poeme d'Amour Vanessa Perrin 1.0.

Best of 2025 - Number 5

I know a lot of collectors missed the boat on the next doll in my countdown.  She was one of the upgrade choices when joining the 2025 W Club.   There were a lot of complaints based on the promo photos about the gown and the screening.  The edition size was 1972.

This is another time when the production doll far exceeds the promo photos.  One IT sleuth was able to identify the inspiration as Bach Mai Pre Fall 2023.  

I'm not usually a fan of the moire pattern in fabric, especially at such a scale, but I think IT nailed this design.  I just wish they had included black gloved hands with the accessories.

Agnes Von Weiss is one of IT collectors' very favorite molds.  This is a softer, more feminine side to the character and works so well in post-production.  Best of 2025 Number 5 is Gardenia Agnes Von Weiss.

Best of 2025 - Number 6

Adele Makeda 2.0 is one of my very favorite characters/molds from Integrity Toys and has been around since 2004.   The 2025 Countdown version was produced as a made-to-order W Club doll in 2024 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of their Fashion Royalty line, but it didn't make it to collectors until earlier this year.  (I really wish IT had made this a two-doll giftset with Veronique Perrin since they were the flagship dolls in the Fashion Royalty collection.)

Since this particular face-up has been used way too often in the past few years, many collectors passed on it; the edition size was only 1200, which is quite low for a made-to-order W Club doll.   Even though this doll looks like many other versions of Adele in my collection, it is the first time we have seen it in the Light Honey skin tone.  Besides, it's hard to pass up a Schiaperelli inspired gown!

Here is the IT promo of the accessories.

I don't regret adding this beautiful doll to my collection in the least and am glad I purchased her.  There were several collectors who scrambled to buy her on secondary market after her release! Best of 2025 - Number 6 is Toast to Us Adele Makeda.

Best of 2025 - Number 7

The next doll in my countdown is a controversial one - it has actually been quite  polarizing among collectors.  

As I mentioned earlier in the countdown, in 2023 Integrity Toys (IT) started re-imagining some of the best giftsets from their archives.   Redefined Luxury Kyori Sato (re-imagined from Ginza Kyori 2005) made it to Best of 2024 Number 5 in last year's countdown.  We've already seen Optic Gold Nadja Rhymes as Best of 2025 Number 9.

The next doll was another designed by Jason Wu himself and was a re-imagined version of the one of the rarest giftsets ever produced by Integrity Toys.   This time it wasn't so much a re-imagination of a giftset as the doll from a giftset.  

In 2010 Integrity Toys/Jason Wu teamed up with a luxury lingerie brand, Venus Secret, to offer a free IT doll giftset with the purchase of $2000 in lingerie.   No COA was included with this giftset and the edition number is by sheer speculation; however, it is believed to be less than 200 worldwide.  I am fortunate to own this giftset; here is a photo of mine.

As a world-famous fashion designer, Jason Wu's dolls often focus solely on the ensemble.  Although I love the gold version of the "Optic" gown and he used the same hairstyle when producing Optic Gold Nadja Rhymes, I really wish it had been more of a giftset like the original.   The only commonalities with Venus Secret and Venus Rising are the bleached eyebrows, the use of the Eugenia Frost mold, hair color, and use of the colors nude and black in the ensemble.  

The edition size of this doll was only 1450 (not that much higher than the 2008 Going Public Eugenia).  Collectors either hate or love this doll.   Regardless, the ensemble is GORGEOUS!   

Best of 2025 - Number 7 is Venus Rising Eugenia Frost.

Best of 2025 - Number 8

In anticipation of the 20th Anniversary of Fashion Royalty, Integrity Toys started producing "re-imagined" versions of some of the most iconic giftsets they ever produced in 2023.   The IT design team was inspired in 2025 to also revisit some of their retired lines.

One of my very favorite IT lines ever produced was the Monogram Collection that was introduced in 2009. We haven't seen a new Monogram since 2019.   This past year, IT gave us an incredible giftset with three complete ensembles.  Here is the IT promo photo:

IT designer Chris Stoeckel's name is all over this giftset.  Even though it is from the Monogram line, the Victoire Roux/East 59th aesthetic is obvious.   For me, it is reminiscent of the 2014 Depart pour L'Orient Victoire Roux.  It feels like a nod to a more vintage time, but I am not mad at it.  Regardless, the doll is quite lovely (who can resist a great redhead), the clothing is well-tailored, and the suit quickly became a favorite ensemble in my dolls' wardrobe.  The suit is inspired by John Galliano for 2007 Christian Dior collection.

I think IT did a fantastic job reproducing this in miniature.  I appreciate the removable lapels and the flowers added to the hat.  Where on earth did they find this perfect fabric in miniature? Even the shoes are an exact replica. 

The giftset's ensembles also fit my Jamieshow/Owensu Muses girls perfectly.  Here is my photo of Legend Daphne wearing the suit with the added gloves from an Enchanted ensemble and different shoes.  It just takes my breath away.  I love it so much, Daphne hasn't been redressed in months!

I would love to see more Monograms in the near future!  Best of 2025 - Number 8 - Popular Monogram.

Best of 2025 - Number 9

It's sort of strange how this turned out ...

The very first doll added to my collection in 2025 was Number 10 in my Best of 2025 countdown.  Now we have the very last mass-produced doll to join my collection in 2025 in the Number 9 slot.

Nadja Rhymes (version 2.0) is one of my very favorite molds in my collection.  I think it must be one of Integrity Toys (IT) designer Jessy Ayala's also.  He has done so many wonderful things with Nadja.  

This version of Nadja was designed by Jason Wu and is the third time this dress/hairstyle combination has shown up at IT, with the previous versions being 2009 Optic Verve Agnes Von Weiss in yellow with a gray bow and 2009 Optic Clash Dania Zarr in black with a fuchsia bow.  (There was also a reimagined version in yellow using Giselle Diefendorf as the model, but there was very little comparison to the original design.)   I love the material used in this dress, the fact that the bow is in the same fabric and color, and the hair color choice/skin tone of Nadja Rhymes.

A truly beautiful doll worthy of a place in anyone's Top 10 of the past year.   Best of 2025 - Number 9 is Optic Gold Nadja Rhymes.

Best of 2025 - Number 10

I can honestly state that this was one of the more difficult years for me to choose my Top 10.  Even though the choices were limited from what was added to my collection, there were some outstanding candidates.  Collectors received several of the dolls originally promoted in 2024 as "20th Anniversary" collections.  There were some extraordinary giftsets; accessories were generous and screenings were gorgeous!  It made it very difficult to put the dolls in order of preference.

The first doll is one for which I only have a couple variations in my collection.   She was the first doll added to my collection in 2025 and was a very pleasant surprise.  She has a lot of redress potential and her ensemble was young and fresh.

She was a 2024 W Club Exclusive.  Here is the Integrity Toys photo of all the accessories.  These boots are one of my favorite footwear items in my collection!

Best of 2025 Number 10 is Baby Blue Imogen Lennox:

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