Collecting Fashion Dolls by Terri Gold: Brief End-of-Year Round-up for 2025

I used to do a post at the end of the year called "The Best and the Rest." This year, I'm going to discuss a few items I added to my collection...not necessarily the best or the worst.

In January, MinTu showed this delightful, sparkling mini dress. My Kingdom Doll Darcy is modeling.

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In February, Kingdom Doll offered "Scarlet Cobra" which was a dramatic color change from Aurora's pink and blue version. My KD Draig is modeling here.

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Those of us who could not attend the KD convention in the autumn of 2024, were able to purchase an Aurora Giftset which consisted of the doll and three fashions. The pink rhinestone chandelier earrings and pink KD heeled pumps were very cute. Yes, the dress style is the same as that of "Scarlet Cobra."

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In June, Kingdom Doll released "Paradise." She is a beautiful doll. Yes, she came as a dressed doll.

Paradise's Gown

I have her dressed below in a fashion by AlmaDoll some of whose garments I have collected for a few years.

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Poeme d'Amour by Integrity Toys

June and July saw me do something I have not done in years. I ordered two Integrity Toys giftsets.

These are not included in this little review as outstanding items of 2025 but as a behavior anomaly from someone who used to be an avid Integrity collector until about 10 years ago.

One was Poeme D'Amour which was supposed to be a re-interpretation of the beloved Poesie Sans Coleur from 2005. It consisted of a Vanessa with a poorly designed hairdo that was so hard it crunched. I washed it out with tap water and combed it out and let it dry. If I had decided to keep her, I would have set her hair.

The wedding gown wasn't haute couture IMO but it was well made. The veil was a very large rectangle of white tulle with raised dots which were supposed to represent pearls,

Stylized Image by Me

As of today, I still have the bridal attire, a nice cocktail dress, two pairs of shoes, handbags and lots of jewelry. I just wish the wedding gown didn't look like a mini dress over a mermaid's tail.

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"Popular" Gift Set by Integrity Toys

In July, 2025, IT announced a re-issue (resurrection?) of the Monogram sculpt along with three fashions designed by Chris Stoekel, I was all in.

Once I got the set, although it was beautifully designed and made well, I felt that the fashions overwhelmed the doll. There was too much PINK (screaming) fabric and too much processing. What seemed at first to be beautifully enhanced fabric with embroidery just gave way to a crowded feeling.

Chris does much better designing.

I sold the fashions and have kept on the Monogram doll.

*Ungapatchka (or ungepatchket) A Yiddish term: It implies a busy, cluttered, or over-embellished appearance, like a blouse with excessive embroidery and sequins, or a home filled with clashing, fussy decor.

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MinhTu Gown — Royal Blue Gown with Gold Sequins

This is Kingdom Doll Envy modeling. IMO She needs a more dramatic wig to balance this stunning fashion.

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Oobie Mohair Wig for Smart Doll

I had not even redressed my Smart Dolls for 1-1/2 years, then I saw this wig. It's stunning on this Cyber Shell Legion (Black/Navy) gorgeous doll. I still don't know if I'll go back to playing with them, but for now, she looks great.

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Monster High x Barbie Frankie Stein Doll

With Original Barbie-Inspired Swimsuit and Solo in The Spotlight Black Evening Dress and Accessories

This was too unique to pass up. I'll leaving it in the box as I know I won't play with her but she is packaged beautifully and is adorable.

The two ends of the box close-up over the central portion.

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Taras Kozak Gown "Darkness" for Kingdom Doll

This is a beautiful, deceptively simple design in a lush black fabric. It is a one-piece gown with a torso opening under the bust. Optional puffy half sleeves can be worn. Head ornament was included.