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.

W Club 2026-27 Registration is Officially Open Until March 24

Although I now spend the majority of my doll time with another line, I can't pass up the opportunity to renew my W Club membership (I've been a member since 2006 and have the first year's membership pin to prove it).

Since Covid19 and the disruptions to production and shipments over the past few years, very few Integrity Toys (IT) dolls have been offered through their retail sales partners.  Collectors are faced with either getting their dolls directly from IT through the W Club or through secondary market.   Personally, I don't like giving my hard earned money to scalpers, so I prefer to spend the $50 membership fee to join the W Club each year.  

When you join the W Club, you get lottery opportunities for exclusive dolls and at least five dolls produced for W Club members only.   When you join, there are "upgrade" dolls offered that you have the option of adding to your membership purchase.  Each doll costs $175; you pay a $30 deposit and the balance (plus shipping, taxes, tariffs) when the dolls are ready to ship to collectors.   

I usually get at least one of the upgrade dolls each year I join.   The administrators of the W Club are smart enough to offer three dolls from three different IT lines so there is something for the different collecting tastes.

One of the things I really like about IT is that their designers are quite creative when it comes to offering skin tone variations among their characters.   That is one creative suggestion I have for Jamieshow/Owensu - Jamieshow/Owensu characters stay the same skin tone in every iteration; it would be refreshing to see them change up the skin tone offerings.

This brings me to the Fashion Royalty upgrade doll for the 2026-27 W Club Registration year.  Vanessa Perrin 1.0 is one of the most popular molds ever produced by IT.  In 2014, Vanessa was offered for the first time as a black doll in the A-Tone skin variation.  As she was produced in a limited edition of only 300 dolls, she is quite the grail.   I was blessed to win the W Club lottery opportunity to purchase this girl and she has been in my collection for many years (her body was switched to a Faces of Adele giftset body so she can wear all of the latest fashions).  Here is a photo of my Second Skin Vanessa Perrin.

The W Club registration Vanessa Perrin is called Soleil and comes in beautiful bright yellow clothing.  She, too, is in the A-Tone skin tone.  Here is the IT promo photo of Soleil Vanessa Perrin with all her accessories.

Although I already have Second Skin, I believe I will be upgrading my membership to include Soleil.  Her straight hair will be easy to manage and she will redress beautifully.  Not to mention that yellow is not a common color in the doll collecting community.  I'm excited to add these items to my dolls' wardrobe.

The NuFace upgrade offering is another fan favorite, Nadja Rhymes mold 2.0.  This doll truly illustrates the creativity in offering a doll in various skin tones, having been produced in nine different skin tone variations from very pale Cream all the way to the deepest Nubian.   Nadja Rhymes 2.0 is one of my very favorite IT molds, and I own every variation of her in my collection.   Here is the IT promo photo for Sakura Season Nadja Rhymes.

Although her hairstyle reminds me a great deal of Polarity and Like No Other, her skin tone is Hungarian like Fit To Print.   Since NuFace dolls' bodies fit Jamieshow/Owensu Muses ensembles perfectly, I see a lot of redress opportunities in this doll's future and I look forward to adding these clothing items to my girls' closet.

The last upgrade offering is one that we almost always see at W Club registration, Poppy Parker.    One of the biggest Poppy Parker grails is Day Tripper from 2012. Day Tripper has a beautiful sassy platinum blonde flip hairstyle and has freckles.  This year's upgrade Poppy is very similar to Day Tripper.   Here is the IT promo photo of Off We Go! Poppy Parker.

This will be first time in many years that I have actually purchased all three upgrades.   If you are interested in joining the W Club this year, here is the official link:  2026-27 W Club Registration. There are some great videos and more detailed photos of the doll offerings.  I'm sure you will find it difficult to resist all of them!

Share your opinions below to help your fellow collectors make their purchase choices!

  

Before the Countdown Starts ...

This will be the 15th "Best of" countdown for me.  I started them in 2011.  With my collecting interests migrating more and more away from Integrity Toys and fewer IT products being sold at retail, it's becoming quite difficult to do these countdowns.  If I wasn't a member of the W Club, there wouldn't be a countdown at all because I never add enough dolls from other brands to fill all the spaces.

I have sworn off purchasing dolls on secondary market from scalpers.  I refuse to give someone else my hard-earned money for a doll I missed.  If I can't get the doll for original price or close to it, I don't need the doll in my collection.  This is a very difficult rule to follow, but I have definitely made peace with it.

Which leads me to one doll that is an obvious omission in my countdown.  All Poppy Parker versions this year were sold through W Club as either right-to-buy offers or lottery opportunities.  The only exclusion to this was the live Anniversary party, but collectors had to enter a lottery for the chance to attend the Anniversary celebration.   I didn't win any of the Poppy lotteries, and I only have one W Club Poppy Parker, Pink in Perfection, that made its way into my collection.  It pains me that one of the most prolific characters in my countdown (having won the Number 1 spot twice in the last 10 years) will not be mentioned in my 2025 countdown.  There may have been some lovely versions, but I only include dolls that I have actually added to my collection.

There is one honorable mention this year.   After 10 years of selling the Made-To-Move dolls, Mattel has FINALLY realized there is a very serious adult collector market for these bodies.  I can't believe it took so long!!!

In 2025, Mattel introduced the "You Create" Basics line, using made-to-move bodies in different skin tones and shapes.  The bodies were created with a head-switch peg so collectors could change heads as they wished.  There were three skintones in this first series, each with three different head molds and three different body shapes.  There were three mix n match black ensembles with shoes.  In addition, they made the dolls bald, so they could trade the wigs that were included.  Talk about A LOT of playtime!  Unfortunately, the cost of these collections was $99 each.  If a collector waited until the holidays (starting in November), many of these sets were available for as much as 50% off.  Here is the photo used when Time Magazine awarded them a Best of 2025 honor.

Here is a photo I took of the tan skintone box that I purchased from the sale:

In addition to these three giftsets, the 2025 Barbie Basics Series 1 were five other dolls that came with the same head switch systems.  

This is a promising advancement in the Mattel Made To Move line and I hope it continues.  Honorable Mention definitely goes to the You Create Barbie Basics line.

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!

Best of 2024 - Number 10 - When In Paris Poppy Parker

It is hard to believe that 2025 is just 10 short days away!   A quarter of the twenty-first century almost behind us!  Dang, I feel old!

Unless you attended the Integrity Toys (IT) Stilettos Out doll convention, it was slim pickings for items to add to your collection without going to secondary market.   Personally, it takes a very special doll for me to pursue marked-up prices these days.   I still managed to add 29 dolls to my collection this year, but I only re-homed five dolls.  My collection still found a way to increase!

FINE PRINT:  I always feel compelled to explain my reasoning when choosing my favorite 10 dolls of the previous year.   First, I only include dolls/items that made it into my personal collection during the past twelve months.  That often leaves out dolls that were extremely popular or very limited in production that I was unable to acquire at retail price.   I simply refuse to pay double or more for a doll unless I fall head-over-heels in love with it.   I didn't attend the Stilettos Out Convention this year, so many of those wonderful dolls will not appear in my countdown.   Collectors may argue some of these are better than dolls I included, but I only judge those I own.   Second, since I only include dolls that physically are in my personal collection, dolls advertised this year but not yet produced will not be included either.  In converse, there will be dolls that were advertised in 2023 that didn't get sent to collectors until 2024 that will appear in my countdown.  My countdown only includes dolls that were shipped to collectors during the past twelve months.

Now, on with the show.

I really struggled with where to put this line in 2024.  It's fair to say that David Buttry knows what he is doing and is very good at it.  Poppy Parker is like a "gateway drug" for collectors.  There are many members of the W Club that only collect Poppy Parker.  Older versions of this doll can sell in the thousands of dollars on secondary market.   Somehow David manages to keep a line that has popular for fifteen years fresh and exciting.   

Collectors received two 2023 W Club Exclusives this year:  Suited for Travel and When In Paris.  The 2023 Neutral Code Collection also came out in 2024 with four dolls:  Travel Togs Poppy, Checkmates Poppy, Chain Reaction Ginger Gilroy and Op Art Opening Jolie James.   The W Club Upgrade Poppy was Angel Eyes.   There were four versions in the Poppy At Home Collection:  Blue Skies, Lazy Daze, It's My Party, and Snoozeroo.  Plus the five Stilettos Out Girls:  Apres-Ski Asset, Illusive Beauty, Bird of Prey, Gold Season, and Swiss Miss Behave.   If were a completist Poppy collector, you added 18 dolls in 2024!  That's a lot for one line of dolls.   I don't consider Poppy Parker a cornerstone in my collection, and I still managed to add six of these to my own collection!

So the task at hand was which Poppy Parker to include in my countdown and where to put her.  The primary criteria in my countdown is "playability/redress" of the doll.  That is followed by artistic vision for dolls that may be displayed in original stock because they are just so perfect.  The Neutral Code collection definitely falls into the latter category because I plan to leave them in their original ensembles and displayed together with the 2006 Mod Misaki girls.  Although I appreciate each of these girls immensely, they remind me of other dolls I already own, so I felt comfortable choosing a different version for this countdown.  

The doll I did choose was a combination of ideas previously released.  The faceup and hair are from the 2012 Sabrina lineup, the dress is a black version of the 2019 Friend of Foe giftset, and the slacks ensemble is similar to People Do Fall in Love giftset from 2011.  Even though many of the elements were not novel or relatively creative, the final product was fantastic.  It was a giftset with lots of play options!

And here is the closeup photo.  (I added different earrings.)

My Number 10 of 2024 is When In Paris Poppy Parker!

Integrity Toys Stilettos Out Convention Dolls

Before I post, I have to emphasize that I did not attend the Stilettos Out convention, but just like attendees I didn't see any of these dolls in person before purchasing anything!  LOL!  I delayed posting my review because I do not like basing my opinions solely on IT's promo photos.  I waited until seeing collectors' postings on social media.

For the first time since 2019, Integrity Toys was able to offer collectors an in-person doll convention.  A lottery opportunity to attend this convention was announced in the W Club this past April.   Attendance was limited to 550 attendees and the cost to register was $775 - that's right $775.  But, the price included four gift dolls (welcome doll, Poppy Parker luncheon, two event dolls at dinners).  It also gave attendees the opportunity to purchase the exclusive convention collection, centerpiece opportunities, and the style lab which was promoted as NuFace this year.

The theme was "Stilettos Out".  Attendees got to participate in a mystery "whodunit", being provided clues as to why ultra-rare artifacts were disappearing all over the world.  (That's why there are so many different styles within the collection)   It was up to sleuths to not only try to figure out the identity of the thief but the connection of this odd assortment of mystery objects that were stolen.

Unfortunately, the W Club announced about a week prior to convention that none of the dolls had made it through customs in time for collectors to receive them at the convention.  This isn't the first time this has happened to IT.  It is very unfortunate and an issue the parent company should address with overseas suppliers.  The reason to attend the convention is to purchase dolls, but there were no dolls to purchase.  Instead, IT provided cards with QR codes for attendees to scan into their online carts.  At least IT paid shipping costs for these products, but it still left international buyers unable to take home dolls without VAT fees.  

When attendees arrived, they were given their first doll card and their first set of clues.  The doll used the Imogen Lennox mold.  The doll's name was Cryptic Cases Donna Drake, and she was supposed to represent the "super-sleuth" assigned to the case.  She arrived in lace undergarments; additional ensembles were gifted to attendees throughout the convention at the scheduled events.

(Promo Photo by IT) There really isn't anything wrong with this doll.  She's actually a nice version of Imogen Lennox.  As a welcome gift she was a nice start to the convention, even though she was no Fresh Perspective Agnes Von Weiss (which in my opinion was the best ever welcome doll from an IT convention).  Unfortunately, Cryptic Cases Imogen is similar to previous offerings of this sculpt.  A similar (but, in my opinion, much better version of Imogen Lennox) was provided in giftset form at 2012's Tropicalia Convention - Fame by Frame.  She was also a brunette, natural lips, with tan skin tone but green eyes.  (My photo)

Since I already own Fame by Frame and like her screening better, I did not feel the need to seek out Cryptic Cases on secondary market.  Apparently, neither did many other collectors as she is languishing as a complete giftset at about $275 or less on e-Bay.

Sadly, IT put all their doll weight into the convention this year.   Members of the W Club and others who collect IT products have had very slim pickings in 2024.  For Fashion Royalty, there was one upgrade doll, Holiday Spot Dania Zarr, and a two-doll W Club lottery oppportunity, Surrealist Gala - A Collaboration With Sinuhe Guzman featuring Vanessa and Veronique Perrin.  If the focus of your collection was NuFace, there was one W Club upgrade doll, Sweet Retreat Rayna Ahmadi, and a W Club Exclusive, Baby Blue Imogen Lennox.   In other words, if you were not a member of the W Club, you really didn't have an opportunity to purchase a FR or NuFace doll in 2024 without going to secondary market! 

If an attendee got every doll from this convention, they would've added 25 dolls to their collection.  To make things a little easier to follow, I think I will break this post into doll lines.

I am going to start with the Poppy Parker line because all W Club members were given the opportunity to purchase Apres-Ski Asset Poppy Parker prior to convention.   Here is the IT promo photo.

If you are a die-hard Poppy Parker collector, she's actually a nice addition to your collection.  She should display beautifully with the 2018 Luxe Life Convention Poppy Parker collection.  As a matter of fact, she reminded me so much of Chiller Thriller, I didn't even pre-order Apres-Ski Asset.  (My photo below)

Next up are the two versions of Poppy that could be purchased as part of the Convention Collection.  First we have Gold Season Poppy Parker (photo by IT)

Gold Season was an easy pass for me since she looks a great deal like a doll already in my collection, The Midas Touch Poppy Parker from 2015.  (My photo)  

Then there was Swiss Miss Behave.  (Photo by IT)

Based on production photos of this doll on social media, she looks much better than the promo photos.   I actually like this doll quite a bit and considered seeking it out; however, there just isn't a "wow" factor here.   The ensemble is simple, the accessories redundant.  I like the screening and hair combination, but it wasn't enough to pay secondary market prices.

The next versions were offered during the Poppy Parker luncheon.  First up is Illusive Beauty which was the the luncheon doll included in the convention registration fee. (Photo by IT)

This doll is very popular with collectors.  She sort of reminds one of the actress who played Judy Robinson in the original Lost In Space television series.  Designer David Buttry must love this hairstyle because we see it often.  As tempting as this doll was, she was still too similar to previous versions of this character.  Social media photos also prove the production version to outshine the promos.

The final version of Poppy Parker was the luncheon centerpiece doll, Bird of Prey.  (Photo by IT)

This one was definitely giving me Shining In The Starlight (2017) vibes wearing a silver version of the Angel in Blue pantsuit.  Again, nothing new and different enough to warrant secondary market prices.

Let's move on to the dolls representing the East 59th Street line.  I have a lot of dolls from this line in my collection, but the hairstyles and faces are beginning to get repetitive.  Offered as part of the convention collection was Agent Sugar North Constance Madison.   (Photo by IT)

There really isn't anything "new" about this version.   Again, it seems to be missing a "wow" factor.  The ensemble is nice, but nothing special.  At e-Bay auction, she is selling for almost retail cost.

The other doll from this line was the doll included with convention registration at the Welcome Dinner, Eye Candy Victoire Roux.  (Photo by IT) 

I'm just unsure about this doll altogether.   She's a Las Vegas showgirl that reminds me of the two earlier Poppy Parker showgirls.  Unfortunately, the East 59th Street body isn't the most pleasing version to look at, and it is showcased in all its glory here.   The doll itself has a pretty face, but, again, I'm not heading over to secondary market for it.

There were three male dolls offered to collectors at Stilettos.  I only have two IT male dolls in my collection as I much prefer the male dolls from another line.   In my opinion, most IT male dolls come across as "flat" in their facial screenings.  The first male offered was in the Convention Collection and was from The Industry/Tulabelle True line, Raven Tate Tanaka. (Photo by IT)

I'm just not a fan of anything here.  I don't like the fabric choice or hair color.  

Next up are the male dolls from the NuFace Style Lab collection.  Collectors had to purchase the dolls and ensembles separately, but at very attractive prices.  First up is No. 1 Lukas Maverick.   (Photo by IT)

The funny thing is that one of the two IT male dolls I actually own is The Weekender Lukas Maverick, which is a brown hair version of this very doll.  Easy pass on No. 1.

The other male is No. 6 Thiago Valente.  (Photo by IT)

The other IT male doll in my collection is Monsieur Thiago Valente!  But No. 6 is quite a bit different than the earlier versions of this mold.  No. 6 is actually a male doll of color and is extremely well presented.  I've had my hand poised to purchase him several times.  The only thing holding me back is the way his facial hair is painted.  No. 6 is one of my favorite dolls from the entire Convention Collection.

For the first time at the Poppy Parker Luncheon (please correct me in the comments if I am wrong), IT gave attendees the opportunity to purchase a third, non-Poppy Parker, doll.  Representing The Industry, we have Drop Dead Gorgeous Tulabelle True.  (Photo by IT)

Even though I already own two blonde versions of Tulabelle True (mold 2.0), this doll has been calling my name.  I think she will be coming to my collection after prices stabilize a little after the holidays.  She is just an exceptional version of the mold. 

Now, we can move over to the IT flagship line, Fashion Royalty.   There were six dolls offered from this line at Stilettos Out.   

Two characters were offered in the Convention Collection.  First up is Ritorno Alla Vito Elyse Jolie.  (Photo by IT)

Fortunately, production dolls look better than the promo photos.  Unfortunately, it's not by much.   This doll is probably the least popular from the convention.  Elyse Jolie was Jason Wu's muse for several years, being one of the "gala" dolls in over half the conventions since she was debuted in 2009; oh how the mighty have fallen.

The other Convention Collection Fashion Royalty doll was Lethal Rose Vanessa Perrin (mold 1.0).   (Photo by IT)

This doll was just too much like Retro Dimensional to warrant the purchase of her NRFB, but I found the ensemble at a terrific price and couldn't resist.  I really had to have those opera glasses in my collection.  (I am sure the owners of the RuPaul dolls will be seeking them out as well!)  Here is my photo of Retro Dimensional in the ensemble.

At the Welcome Dinner, the centerpiece was Monegasque Society Eugenia Frost.  (Photo by IT)

I am usually a sucker for any doll using the Vanessa Perrin mold 1.0 or Eugenia Frost.  Both of the Stilettos Out versions left me quite lukewarm.  Monegasque Society reminded me somewhat of the 2013 Premier Convention Bittersweet Eugenia Frost which was a "bitter disappointment".  (Photo by IT)  In my opinion, Monegasque Society's faceup is too plain for that deep dramatic red hair.  It just didn't work.

The next Fashion Royalty doll to make an appearance was collector favorite Agnes Von Weiss.  She showed up at the W Club luncheon and was part of a "two-doll giftset".  Oasis Agnes Von Weiss was the centerpiece doll and had to be purchased separately from the luncheon gift doll.  (Photo by IT)

This doll is such a serious temptation.   I just have so many dark haired, brown-eyed versions of Agnes Von Weiss (Regal Estate, Nightfall, Intimate Reveal, Queen of Everything, Vamp, Ocean Drive, Intimate Soiree, Up With A Twist).  Oasis is quite popular on secondary market, so I guess I will just pass for now.

The remaining two Fashion Royalty characters showed up at the Gala Event.   The Centerpiece Doll was Jason Wu's current muse, Aymeline.  The ensemble represented a design by Jason for M.J. Rodriquez to wear at the Emmy Awards Event in 2019.  (Photo by IT)

I love this gown and really like the doll.  Unfortunately, most of the production dolls were rooted with too much hair and had high foreheads.   A good friend of mine, Melody, sold me this doll for a retail price.   I love her eyes and faceup! The gown is one of my favorites.   Here is a closeup of mine.

The other doll was the Event doll.  IT resurrected a grail doll from 2016's IFDC, Anika Luxottica, using the Dasha D'Amboise character mold.  (IFDC Photo by IT)

This time the character was called Regenesis Dasha D'Amboise.  (Photo by IT)

When all of the stolen artifacts were gathered and assembled, they created her cyborg heart.  This was a cute concept.  There have only been two versions of the Dasha mold that have had any staying power in my collection:  Renegade and Daydream.  Regenesis will not be joining my collection.

This leaves the final line of IT dolls for review, which was the focus of the convention: Nuface dolls.  In addition to the welcome Imogen Lennox, there were eight other NuFace female characters.  Six of these were part of the Style Lab (five purchased separately and one assembled from the pieces included in each Style Lab ensemble).  

Colette Duranger mold 1.0 returned as No. 4.  (Photo by IT)

I really like this mold and think there is much more potential than IT has given opportunity for.  I own several versions of Colette Duranger 1.0, including Paint In Black from 2007.  (My photo)

As you can see, I pretty much already have this version of Ms. Duranger.

Next up is No. 3 Nadja Rhymes (mold 2.0).  (Photo by IT)

Nadja Rhymes mold 2.0 is one of my very favorite IT molds.  I own almost every version of this character, including Out of Sight from the 2015 IT Convention.  (My photo)

So, I guess I sort of already own a better version of No. 3 also.  I may be picking up on a trend here ... Let's look at No. 5 Ayumi Nakamura.  (Photo by IT)

Wait a minute ... don't I already have that one in blonde as Hauntingly Lovely from 2017?  (My photo)

That's half the female dolls from the Style Lab!  I think one of the reasons it was so difficult to solve this mystery was the dolls were disguised as earlier versions of themselves. No 2 Erin Salston?  (Photo by IT)

This is a pale version of Your Motivation Erin.  It is just enough different to be interesting, but I'm still not a fan.

The "Build-A-Doll" was Criminal Kitty Violaine Perrin.  (Photo by IT).

I really like this mold a lot.  I was even a fan when it was Vanessa Perrin (2.0).  The turn-offs are the colors of the hair and irises used on this version.  The hair color reminds me of when my generation was young and we used to put cherry kool-aid on our hair to dye it.   Regardless of my feelings, Criminal Kitty is the fan favorite of the Style Lab and is fetching a hefty price on secondary market.

This leaves one doll from the Style Lab, No 7 Rayna Ahmadi.  (Photo by IT)

Now, we are talking.  I am a huge fan of the Rayna Ahmadi mold and own every version.  I was worried about acquiring her, but my dear doll friend Melody came through for me again and sold her to me at cost.  I am ecstatic!  Here is photo of mine in the box.  Love those eyes!

That leaves two NuFace dolls to review.   One was the gift doll from the W Club luncheon (included with the cost of the luncheon).  She is Mirage Giselle Diefendorf.

As much as I want to love this doll, she suffers from the same problem as her big sister Oasis Agnes Von Weiss.  I already own several dark-haired versions of Giselle Diefendorf:  Glam Addict (my personal favorite), AKA Gigi, Wanderlust, and Primary Subject.   She, too, is missing the "wow" factor for me to seek her out on secondary market.  I do love the dress though.

Just like the old saying, I saved the best for last.   Every convention seems to have at least one really big standout fan favorite.  That is the same for Stilettos Out.  One of the dolls from the Convention Collection was Nuface La Sombre Alejandra Luna.   (Photo by IT)

Some collectors actually dislike this doll fervently.  Normally I would not be a fan of the fantasy hair color or the heavy eyeliner.  This fashion is not one usually found in my wheel house.   The bleached eyebrows would be a "no no" in my book.  BUT I LOVE THIS DOLL.  La Sombre reminds me so much of the Cold Carbon dolls.  She is just so elevated and beyond everything else presented at this convention.  The ensemble is just amazing.   La Sombre is the only doll I was willing to seek out on secondary market to purchase.  Here is my closeup of her face.  

So, I only added three dolls from this convention to my collection:

Collecting Cycle 2024: Number 27 - No. 7 Rayna Ahmadi, Number 28 - Hibiscus Aymeline, and Number 29 - La Sombre Alejandra Luna.

I am considering four others: Oasis Agnes Von Weiss, No. 6 Thiago Valente, Swiss Miss Behave Poppy, and Drop Dead Gorgeous Tulabelle True.  

My final thoughts:   

If you attended the Stilettos Out Convention and were a relatively new collector, you would be ecstatic.  This was a solid collection with many beautiful dolls to add to a budding collection.  

If you attended as someone who had been collecting IT dolls for many years, you would see the redundancy and repetition of hairstyles, faces, etc.  Many of these dolls were outshined by previous releases that were quite similar.  You would be fortunate to get the dolls at retail price and be able to pick and choose what stayed and what got sold.  You might even switch out some of the newer versions to replace the older ones.  

If you did not attend the convention, there is enough product available to pick and choose and make some nice selections to enhance your current collection.  You won't need to spend a small fortune and would actually spend less than attending the convention, paying the registration fee, travel, hotel, and food expenses.

I think IT needs to address planning and shipping for future conventions.  I know it must be seriously difficult to coordinate everything so it arrives in conjunction with the event, and it would be cost prohibitive to store everything in their warehouse and ship it again to another location.  I'm not sure what the answer would be, but it is very disappointing to attend a doll convention and not be able to bring any of the dolls home with you.  As a tenured collector, I am tired of seeing re-imagined versions of previously released product.  I really do enjoy my IT dolls, redressing them, photographing them, and displaying them.  Fortunately, there are other sources for wardrobe purchases and other doll manufacturers are beginning to provide options for models.  I would just like to see the company that started my love for out-of-box fashion doll play to thrive and be successful.  I've been a die-hard fan for almost 25 years now and hope to continue my support.