Integrity Toys Spring Reveal 2015

There are a lot of bloggers who provide almost exact copies of the press releases from Integrity Toys.  I am going to do provide more a personal review.  All images of property of Integrity Toys.

First up is a new Integrity Line licensed through Archie Comics.  It is Katy Keene.  If anyone knows much about this character, they quickly realize Katy Perry gets a lot of inspiration from her.  I created a collage of the different dolls.  (You can click on the photo to get a closer look.)

My opinions:  Lucki Red Lorelei reminds me of Out Sass Vanessa from a couple years ago.  I am very impressed with the design detail in the vest/coat (yes, it's one piece).   Lorelei uses the Jem sculpt.    I really like Gloria Grandbuilt's ensemble (there is a fur wrap that goes with it).   I may try to pick this outfit up on secondary markup.  Gloria uses the Tilda Brisby/Roxy sculpt.  I have the original Color Infusion release of Tilda which I much prefer to Gloria.  Katy uses the Rapture/Darby Kenner sculpt.  I care for neither gown.  Shimmering Dynasty is an obvious nod to Alexis Colby/Joan Collins from the series with the same name.

Just as the Katy Keene line is borrowing sculpts from Color Infusion/Jem, it is also using the same body style.  I have avoided adding this body type to my collection and feel I can't "go there" with my collecting.  If I were a Color Infusion collector, I would be all over this!

Next up is the FR 16 line.  If I were a serious collector of 16" plastic dolls, I could've been in trouble.

My opinions:  I was really impressed with Anais in this skin tone.  She reminds me a great deal of Hot Property Natalia Fatale which is a very good thing!  Elsa Lin was so popular last year as Hot Blooded that they almost duplicated her looks this year.  Since I was fortunate enough to get Hot Blooded, I am not interested in the versions this year.   Hannae Erickson as Shades of Grey reminds me too much of the Silkstone Elizabeth Taylor for a couple years ago.  Had the extra money and felt frivolous, I would've grabbed up Exuberance.  She is being referred to as the IT Sybarite.

And now to the line that got me all giddy!  Last year, I didn't collect a single Poppy Parker.  I didn't care for the spy theme.  I've had a very love/hate relationship with her.  I love the way she poses.  I hate that she is so popular.  I love her cute little face.  I hate the secondary markup prices.  I love the clothing and how it fits.  I hate the competition for acquiring her.  Being a child of the 60's, this theme, "The Model Scene", was so welcome.

First we have:
Item #PP080
Go See!
Limited Edition of 750 Dolls
Estimated Delivery First Week of June
Price: $120

Although I think this is a very cute doll, I am not a fan of the painted AND applied eyelashes.  The outfit is adorable though a little reminiscent of Wave II Dynamite Girl Jett.  She will probably redress great, but she was a pass for me.

Next up was:
Item #PP082
Spring Song
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Delivery Date Mid-June 2015
Price: $120

Spring Song is supposed to an imaginary ad campaign for a 1960's shampoo.  I thought that was very clever.  The beautiful patterned chiffon covers a blue skirt, so the dress is not see though.  This doll reminds me of Misaki Best in Brocade which is a doll I've tried to acquire over the years.  Love her!  She's coming to live here.

Then there is:
Item #PP083
The Camera Loves Her
Limited Edition of 800 Dolls
Price: $120

This doll has the Hungarian skin tone like Hot Dots.  Although I watched quite a bit of "I Dream of Jeannie" as a young girl and often portrayed the character in neighborhood re-enactments, there's just too much going on for me!  I love the ensemble.  She's the one for which I need to see "In Real Life"/IRL photos before committing money to purchase.

Then there's:
Item #PP087
Peace, Love and Soul
Darla Daley
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls
Delivery Date Early July 2015
Price: $120

It was nice to see the return of Darla Daley; Bus Stop is a personal favorite.  This one makes me think of Lt. Uhura from Star Trek with a touch of Soul Deep Adele thrown in.  There wasn't anything special enough to make me add her to my cart.

And a new homme character
Item #PP088
Hot Shot Nigel North
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Delivery Early August 2015
Price: $120

There's been a lot of speculation that this was the workshop sculpt from the Gloss Convention.  I thought I understood Alain to it was a new sculpt, but there was so information given out I could be confused.   This character is supposed to be a photographer (i.e. Nigel Barker).  I don't collect hommes, so he was an easy pass.  Love the ensemble though!

And then the doll of the convention!  (At least for me!)
Item #PP081
The Midas Touch
Limited Edition of 600 Dolls
Delivery first week of July
Price: $120

That's right, dear readers, we got us a black Poppy Parker FINALLY!  I couldn't be happier.  She was my "must have" of the entire reveal.  There have been tremors that she is too much like 2013's Irresistible in India, but I can't get enough racial variations of a doll.  LOVE … LOVE …. LOVE!

Here Comes The Bride
Item #PP085
Wedding Belle Poppy Parker
Edition Size of 900
Delivery Date Early August 2015
Price $120

This doll also has the Hungarian skin tone.  According to designers this is part of an ad campaign shot by Nigel North.  I really do like the entire concept and wonder what it would like dyed another color.   Unfortunately, I was on a budget so she was not in my preorder

The final doll available for purchase
Item # PP086
Out of This World Poppy Parker
Limited Edition of 900 Dolls
Delivery Mid July 2015
Price: $120

I was very tempted by this doll.  She is just too cool for words.  Unfortunately, I relaxed my I Love How You Love Me Poppy's hair and she reminds me of this doll.  I will wait and see how much restraint I will have when she is released!

The final doll shown was a gift set that will be an Integrity Toys Exclusive (you can't order this one from a dealer).
Item # PP084
Hippie Dippy Poppy Parker
Limited Edition of 700 Dolls
Delivery Late July 2015
Price: $130

Love this doll and it's a great price for a gift set.  (One doll with multiple looks.)  I really like that Poppy Parker and my Misaki girls are able to share clothes.  This one was no-brainer.

Nine dolls in the Poppy Parker line this year.  WOW!   There was something for everyone.  A truly remarkable collection.  Kudos to the design team on this one!