Starbox MINNEE Fashion Doll Blind Box Assortment Have you seen these tiny, articulated dolls?

 MINNEE FashionDoll

15  centimeters or 5.9 Inches

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/fashion-and-dolls/other-fashion-and-dolls/starbox-minnee-fashion-doll-blind-box-assortment/p/260143?

https://youtu.be/m8wlx-uKY2k?si=i1j4Y0BPyp808M3m

I'd like to find a place in the US that sells them. I don't know if they ship here from the UK or how much it would cost. They seem to be quite unique.

If you know where to get them...please let me know in the comments. Thank you. 

Product Details

The Starbox MINNEE Fashion Doll range brings fashion and mystery together in this collectible blind box experience! Collect all 9 stylish MINNEE dolls inspired by Retro, Comicon, Candy, Bubble Tea themes and more (each sold separately). Each blind box reveals a poseable MINNEE fashion doll with multiple points of articulation, complete with a surprise outfit, accessories and playful details to discover

Every box also includes over 20 pieces, plus fun extras like an adorable pet, doll stand, and brush. Keep an eye out for the ultra-rare 1-in-128 gold Winter Boutique MINNEE, a must-have for collectors. Perfect for play or display, MINNEE blind boxes deliver big surprise energy!

Street Smart Misaki Doll

 

Promotional Photos by Integrity Toys

Street Smart Misaki's edition size will be determined by how many orders they get. The MSRP is $190 + S&H. For W Club members, the special price is $175 +   S&H and Tariffs (If any.)

Pre-Order deposits are due by today! 7/22/26 I have no idea if there is a grace period. Ultimately ordering will be opened to the public at the higher price.

Here is what's included:

• 12-inch Misaki doll with rooted hair and face "piercings" (cheek “piercings” are applied with adhesive and do not pierce through the doll’s face; nose ring is inserted in/through the nose);
• Super cool red plaid jacket with graphic patches and 3/4 sleeves;
• Matching red plaid mini skirt;
• Red and black striped knit long-sleeved body suit;
• Black textured pantyhose;
• Tall black platform combat boots;
• Oversized black bag with dripping bunny graphic and chain detail;
• Textured black hip belt with chain detail;
• Separate black studded waist belt;
• Black studded thigh belt;
• Black choker with drop ring;
• Spiked hoop earrings;
• Black skull ring;
• Black tube rings;
• Pair of long-manicured hands
• Alternate pair of grip hands;
• Doll stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

She's cute but I tend to prefer glamour and/or a really different look most of the time. 

I think the price has been kept to a reasonable amount considering the history of Misaki prices which were always higher than standard line dolls. 

I like her boots and her hair and that's not enough to make me want to purchase her. I'd like a worn hard motorcycle jacket, a white lace skirt and a tight t-shirt with safety pins scattered all over. She's too forced and matchy for punk. 

NEW Edition of DEFA LUCY 247

 Introducing DEFA LUCY 247- a new series of DEFA LUCY dolls celebrating her unmistakable edge, effortless cool, and fearless sense of style.

Each release is available for purchase for just 24 hours, creating a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide to secure each edition during its exclusive ordering window.

Launching July 24 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET, the inaugural release invites both longtime collectors and first-time fans to become part of the ever-growing DEFA LUCY universe. PLS NOTE: THIS IS 12AM Taiwan Time.

This edition of DEFA LUCY 247 is special because each release is available for purchase for just 24 hours, creating a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide to secure each edition during its exclusive ordering window. Once the 24-hour window closes, the edition will no longer be available to order, making it exclusive and potentially collectible. 

(The time difference between Taipei and New York is 12 hours. Subtract 12 hours from Taipei time to get New York time.)

Posted by Rudi Palma Teruel:

Metrodolls Luncheon at the William Penn Inn

 This past Sunday (7/19/26) Metrodolls held a lovely buffet luncheon at the William Penn Inn in PA. I love that place. The food is always delicious and they didn't disappoint. There were so many options in the buffet, I was very surprised and pleased. 

There were vendors, helper items and bargains galore.

I purchased a bunch of miniature books, a Tonner doll, Carol Barrie. She was very inexpensive because she needs a new body but her face and wig are perfect. 

I picked up this Gene "Incognito" dress and scarf for $10. It's so pretty. It's not like I really needed it but someone mentioned that these bargains are not for the people who NEED things. I agree.

Marcia Friend did an interesting and educational presentation of doll designer fashions. Her presentation included two long tables displaying dolls dressed in the fashions and a slide show. Everyone enjoyed it.

"The Flasher" by Jason Wu The Nymphia Wind Collection

The Flasher finally arrived this afternoon after a wait of nearly 5 months! She is prettier than I expected. I'm dying to de-box her but from now on, all "By Jason Wu" dolls are staying boxed. 

Here's the original manufacturer/designer description of The Flasher:

This is how you make an entrance! The Flasher wears a look with a flirtatious reveal - consisting of a form-fitting yellow bodysuit with integrated high-heel soles, creating a sleek, elongated silhouette. Over it, she is wrapped in a knee-grazing yellow trench coat lined in matching charmeuse, finished with a banana-pattern print. Her unforgettable jet black beehive is adorned with five pairs of sunglasses, all wrapped in a perfect yellow headscarf. 

1/6 scale (12") articulated fashion doll body with 16 points of articulation, enabling a vast range of dynamic poses. From her refined facial contours to her striking eye makeup paired with rooted, curled eyelashes, it perfectly recreates the signature makeup artistry that Ms. Wind is celebrated for in the industry.

Accessories Include: 5 pairs of sunglasses (worn in the hair), yellow metal sunglasses, banana-shaped handbag

Doll stand, three sets of hands (yellow and skin color) and numbered certificate of authenticity are included.

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Below is the first version of her which was called "Banana Extravaganza."  I didn't warm up to her. There was something about her face.

Manufacturer's Promotional Photo

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"Brief Encounter" Clever Name for a New Monarch Fashion Figure by Alain Tremblay

A Brief Encounter, Francisco Leon Fashion Figure

They are calling this doll "Integrity Toys Close-ups" I wonder if that's a new name for a basic doll.

  

• 12.5-inch articulated fashion figure with blushed nipples and fully rooted hair;
• Sexy black swim briefs with string tie at the waist;
• Pair of ultra-soft tone-on-tone underwear briefs;
• Pair of pool slides with grip soles;
• Black gradient aviator sunglasses;
• Chain necklace with black cloisonné accent;
• Pair of hands;
• Figure stand;
• Certificate of authenticity.

(It's smart to include grip soles on the pool slides. We wouldn't want him to slip on a wet surface.)

He is being sold via "right-to-buy" lottery to W Club members for $99.00 plus S&H and tariff.

After the sales period for the W Club, remaining dolls will be made available to the public.

Edition of 800. 

Francisco is a good-looking figure. I like his hair but I'm not a fan of the facial hair screened on like that.

Valeria, the Newest Kingdom Doll

Kingdom Doll Valeria is very pretty and quite photogenic. The black wig is her original.

   

The Flasher - Nymphia Wind Doll by Jason Wu.........I WANT THE DOLLS!!!

I ordered the second Atomic Lab release, The Flasher, back in February 2026 and I still have not received notification of shipping.  Their site does say she would ship before July 1. That's pretty soon.

I received their first doll, Nymphia Wind, in an appropriate amount of time after I ordered her.

In the meanwhile, Atomic Lab has apparently released two more (beautiful) dolls. I never received notification of them either and they seem to be sold out!!!! I probably would have ordered them, too. 

One can only hope that they are listed as Sold Out because they are not ready for pre-ordering. 

The costumes and their faces are amazing. 

C'mon Jason...

I've been a fan since you looked like a teenager. I want the dolls.

UPDATE: A message was sent out regarding shipping of The Flasher. There will be another delay, it noted. WTH? This is not a good sign at all. 

Integrity Toys "Parallel Hearts" PRIDE 2026

 In honor of Pride month, Integrity Toys unveils the latest installment in their Pride Collection with love-- the charming "Parallel Hearts" Reese Ryan and Ellery Eames gift set! This extra special two-doll gift set is packed with ultra-cool mix and match pieces they can share. And event better? All W Club members can pre-order this special bonus made-to-order gift set, designed by David Buttry and Pamela Thompson!

Ordering will open to the public after a certain time.

Estimated Tariff/Custom Fee Surcharge, If In Place (Portion passed on to customers; subject to below)*: $12.00

The Story:

Ellery Eames and Reese Ryan make their debut as a couple in this fantastic two-doll gift set. Beaming with “Pride” as they hit the town for dinner, they epitomize love, companionship and, of course, fantastic fashion!

Included:



• Two 12-inch articulated dolls with rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes;

Reese's Look:

• Super-cool plaid below-the-knee pleated skirt, pink and white ringer tee with "IT GIRL" graphic and a denim blue jean jacket;
• Matching plaid panties;
• Black lace-up combat boots with golden zipper detail (for articulated ankle lower legs, included);
• Slim black crossbody phone purse with golden stud detail;
• Black utility belt;
• Black rimmed glasses;
• Pride heart brooch;
• Lesbian Pride color bangle bracelets;
• Golden hoop earrings;
• Golden chain necklace with lock charm;
• Oversized golden heart ring;
• Pair of long-manicured hands;
• Alternate pair of grip hands;
• Pair of high-heeled foot lower legs;

Ellery's Look:

• Trendy striped 3/4 length sleeve long button-down shirt, cropped black baby tee with lesbian Pride colored hearts and "PRETTY" heart graphic and purple shorts;
• Strappy metallic purple platforms with buckle detail (for high-heeled foot lower legs, included);
• Vintage-style socks with top stripes;
• Purple handbag with vintage-style design:
• Removable Pride color purse charms;
• Long dangle earrings;
• Mix of extra ear piercings;
• Golden bangle bracelets with lesbian Pride colored "jewels";
• Matching "jeweled" rings;
• Pair of long-manicured hands;
• Alternate pair of grip hands;
• Pair of articulated ankle lower legs;

• Two doll stands;
• Certificate of authenticity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prototypes shown, the final product may vary. Background and props are not included. This collectible is meant for adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

When, initially I saw the picture of the two girls together, I thought high school. As I looked further, they started looking a bit older - but not by much. In comparing the fashions, Reese's outfit seems old-fashioned and not as trendy as Ellery's. I'm not a fan of the longish plaid pleated skirt with a T-shirt tucked in.  The hip belt, boots and jacket pump it up a bit but not by much. If I had that doll, she'd never wear that skirt and probably wouldn't wear that t-shirt either. If there was a bra top that matched the panties, that would be cute. 

Do young people over the age of 6 or 7 wear sweaters that say 'PRETTY' and t-shirts that say 'IT GIRL'? They are like something a parent would buy for an elementary school child, IMO.

In any event, the Pride ornaments are cute and it's satisfying to see Pride being celebrated with dolls.

Ellowyne Wilde 20th Anniversary Celebration with Robert Tonner 10/1/26-10/2/2026

 

ROBERT TONNER PRESENTS

ELLOWYNE WILDE

OCT 1 AND 2, 2026

Join us for a special two-day celebration honoring 20 years of Ellowyne Wilde.

This intimate event includes:

• Thursday night Sundae Soiréé

• Friday Lunch & Dinner

• Special anniversary programs and curated displays

• A limited Ellowyne Wilde anniversary doll included with registration

• Admission to the Ohio National Doll Show on Sunday

Attendance is limited to 150 guests
$399 per person

   Online Registration Form

Cherry Valley Hotel, Newark, OhioSpecial Room Rate of $143 per night.
For Hotel Reservations Call: (740) 788-1200Reference 2026 Ohio National Doll Show for Group Rate.

Please note: The doll pictured in this post is not the convention souvenir and is shown for inspiration only.

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Integrity Toys' Dealers - Not Happy

 I recently spoke with a long time Integrity Toys' dealer who was at wit's end. He had gotten about 100 calls and texts from collectors regarding the dolls that were announced by Integrity but he had not gotten information about who or what his allocation would be. That is an impossible situation for a dealer and for a collector. 

Today, another longtime, highly respected dealer terminated his dealership. This dealer is Rudi Palma Teruel. 

He wrote:

Am so very sorry to say but after thinking over this situation - we have decided to not go through with it.

We have decided to Cancel our dealership as it just means more headaches and breaking hearts than anything.

It breaks my heart that the situation never improved for us as a dealer, and after almost a couple of years not getting any allocations for anything, things seem to have gotten worse. Even sadder for me personally, as we have been a part of IT since even before the FR dolls and if you trace back the history, we even got the first ever Dealer Exclusive dolls.

Am sorry it has come to this…. but it is what it is - and we just have to do it this way for our Peace of Mind, too!

Thank you all for supporting us in the past and for your continued support for other doll lines we offer.

I remember the days when dealers would practically sell their first born for an Integrity dealership. 

Is this the result of the mess the current USA administration's war games have caused? It sounds as if it's been going on for years.  We can only surmise that it is a combination of factors out of everyone's control. After all, IT wants to sell their product. If they don't have product, the effects are felt down the line. 

Azure Archer A New Fashion BJD from Mazarine

Azure Archer

 My newest fashion doll sculpture, Haesoo is coming as Azure Archer.

Like my former doll Dazzling Darjeeing which was inspired by oriental pottery tea cup with Red tea in it,
I was inspired by oriental things especially traditional Korean things.
The major inspiration for this new doll was Netflix K-drama 'Kingdom' of which background is Chosun period of Korea.
It's about a prince who fights with Zombies. Naturally they are wearing 'Hanbok', Korean traditional costumes.
It's very new to us, People in Hanbok are fighting with Zombies.
I loved how they were shooting arrows in Hanbok.
So I wanted to make a Korean archer in Hanbok-inspired dress. The coat is based on Hanbok Dopo(???), but I remade it as more modern one.
It has more modern shapes and pockets. but the separated sleeves are very traditional.
And Korean dopo doesn't have the pattern on it, but I chose this beautiful fabric for more feminine look.
Under the coat, she's wearing more western white dress. Chosun people loved white clothes, so they used to be called as 'People of white(??????)'.
So its white dress is very like Korean, but its shape is western thing. So mixed them together.
With coat, Haesoo is more Korean, but without coat, she looks more western. She is also wearing a Gat, which is a kind of Korean traditional hats.
Chosun people were wearing so many kinds of hats and sometimes they showed their social positions.
So western people saw it interesting and they called Chosun 'a country of hats'.
Gat is one of the best known Korean traditional hats. I was fascinated by an archer in a gat in the drama. so it was basically begging of the inspiration.
Her hair is more western style. I was inspired by Elves that are described as archers in many medias.
And Haesoo also has bow, arrows and arrow carrier in oriental pottery shape. Haesoo is a beautiful archer.
So Haesoo is a little bit traditional, bit fantasy and bit modern. When I finished this prototype,
I couldn??t release this because of other projects like exhibition things, and during that time, Netflix released an animantion K-pop Demon Hunters,
which reminded me of this doll. With korean traditional stuffs with modern things in fantasy. It was very interesting.
Anyway Haesoo is my new hero, whose main weapon is bow. She's brave and graceful.

Includes:

'Tinker's Dust' skin tone Resin

24 Points of Articulations

17" tall body

Hand painted face with applied eyelash

Fully blushed body, hands and feet (Much stronger material used)

2 pairs of extra hands

2 pairs of extra feet (Flat feet and ballet feet)

A Pair of glove hand parts

Dopo-inspired coat

White dress

Inner Skirt

Black shoes

Blue pearl ear-rings

Elf-inspired hardcap wig

Gat-inspired hat

Bow

Arrows

Arrow carrier

Adjustable doll stand

COA

 

Azure Archer

$840.00 + Shipping

Deposit should be paid for preorder and remainder and shipping charge should be paid before shipping.
It takes 2-3 months to make dolls.

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More information about Azure Archer and the artist, Mazarine, can be found at:

https://www.mbluedoll.com/eng-main.htm

E-mail: mbluedoll@yahoo.com
Korean Business number: 120-54-00103 Atelier Bliss

Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service today announced a new release coming this summer: a set of Barbie stamps featuring Barbie dolls through the years, dressed for 10 iconic careers.

These designs are preliminary and may change.

Created by Mattel Inc., a global play and family entertainment company, and introduced in 1959 as "The Original Teenage Fashion Model," Barbie quickly became an icon and symbol of limitless possibilities for generations of children. During more than 65 years as a staple of imaginative childhood play, the best-selling doll of all time has represented more than 250 careers.

From surgeon to astronaut, paleontologist to soccer player, sign language teacher to music star, Barbie fans can dream big and explore a huge range of possibilities.

Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, collaborated with Mattel on the design of the stamps and pane. To best showcase the dolls and their career attire, the stamps employ a rarely used format, a third taller than the usual vertical commemorative stamp. Kessler says the team approached the project "with a spirit of fun," using bright, energetic shades — predominantly the famous "Barbie Pink" — to evoke a feeling of joy.

Barbie commemorative stamps will be released on July 11, during the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, TX. As Forever stamps, they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at select Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. The stories behind the stamps and more are available at stampsforever.com.