The Final Dolls From Integrity Toys X Magia 2000

Celebrating 23 years in the doll world, Magia 2000, the artistic duo formed by fashion designer, Mario Paglino and graphic art director, Gianni Grossi, playfully began in 1999. After a few months, playing became collecting, which was soon followed by artistic passion. Their elegant, rich, fully detailed style, which takes a lot of inspiration from Italian couture, has been their distinguishing mark from the start.

Through the years, they attended almost 100 doll conventions around the world, traveling everywhere from Japan, the US, and all over Europe, promoting their brand and passion for doll customization, while generously donating several of their unique creations, which helped raise over $200,000.00 for various charities!

Magia 2000 was the first international design team to attend an Integrity Toys convention back in 2004 and won Judge’s and People’s choice awards at several design competitions afterward. In 2018, they were the first and only to host a Poppy Parker event outside of the US, welcoming designer David Buttry for the unveiling of the exclusive “Ciao!” Poppy Parker convention exclusive doll. Today, Mario and Gianni collaborate with various celebrities and brands and have been featured in multiple media outlets.

About The Final Dolls In This Series



“For the final two dolls of our capsule collection, we wanted to continue with the concept of “day-to-night” fun!
We know how much IT collectors love to play with their dolls, undress them and switch accessories and clothing pieces, therefore, we opted to embrace this facet of collecting as much as possible. We were given the chance to design for two NU. Face characters and we couldn’t be more excited at the opportunity to challenge ourselves by creating extravagant looks for this highly prized, modern, and younger doll collection.

We also jumped at the chance to have Colette and Karolin appear in never-used-before skin tones/hair color combos and incorporate details inspired by the last two cities of the Italian tour, Milan and Rome!"

-Mario & Gianni, Magia 2000

For me, Colette "Runway in Milan" fills the requirements of being different and attractive enough to add to my collection. The two fashions she's shown wearing are very stylish and edgy. I would have liked to see different makeup, but it's supposed to be runway so it makes sense. 

Look at these very early versions of Colette. I like 1.0 better.

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At first glance, Karolin, "Grand Gala in Rome," looks dramatic and appealing. Then I looked at a close-up of her face. She's not for me. Her hair is beautifully styled. The gown has a WOW factor. The mini skirt and high boots are adorable but I'm not a fan of the sculpt. 

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Dolls are available by lottery first. A portion has been set aside for the public. 

2020 W Club Year In Review

2020 Recap From the W Club

Here's a listing of the amazing offers and opportunities that the W Club brought its members during the 2020 membership year, extending way beyond what was guaranteed at registration... and, this doesn't even include all the "first to know" information that members received throughout the year, allowing you to get in on the action before members of the general public! Being a W Club member truly has its perks and as you can see, the list is really long! It's non-stop excitement you definitely won't want to miss out on in 2021!

2020 Recap...

 

• Kicked off with 3 made-to-order upgrade dolls- "Le Tuxedo" Eugenia Perrin-Frost, "Mademoiselle Lilith" Lilith Blair and "Pretty Bird" Poppy Parker
• Monthly forum contests with free prizes
• Meteor launch reveal and chat with Vaughn Sawyers
• "Afterglow" Keeki Adaeze W Club lottery
• Quarantine bonus content, videos and/or contests from a variety of IT designers and collectors
• Poppy Parker Model Traveler Collection reveal and chat with David Buttry
• "Sizzling in Paris" Poppy Parker W Club lottery
• Priority Convention registration
• Jason Wu "Velvet Rouge" Véronique Perrin W Club lottery
• The Monarchs Homme "Most Influential" Perry Marino W Club lottery
• W Club only Integrity Toys Convention Upgrade Dolls Package, including made-to-order pre-orders for "Petite Robe Classique (Jour)" Adèle Makéda and "Petite Robe Classique (Nuit)" Véronique Perrin
• W Club only Integrity Toys Convention W Club Event Package including the souvenir "Charmed Child" Ayumi and guaranteed made-to-order pre-order of "Wicked Narcissism" Eugenia Perrin-Frost centerpiece doll
• "Up & Rockin’" Jerrica Benton/JEM Flip-side Gift Set W Club lottery and special W Club pricing
• "Perfect Match" Rio Pacheco, JEM and Riot Llewelyn Gift Set W Club only first-come, first-served opportunity and special W Club pricing
• Club doll one – made-to-order "Undercover Angel" Poppy Parker mini gift set
• Jason Wu "Fall 2018" Iselin W Club lottery
• Lotteries for the W Club allotment of the IFDC "Lady Luck", "Masquerade Magic", "Kiss in the Shadows" and "Viva Poppy!" Poppy Parker dolls
• W Club Fall 2020 Online IT Micro-Capsule Collection Reveal Event
• NU. Face Essentials Collection: Wave 2 "My Allure" Karolin Stone and "In My Skin" Colette Duranger W Club lotteries
• "Such a Gem" Dania Zarr design competition winner W Club only made-to-order doll
• Club doll two – made-to-order "Enamorada" Natalia Fatale mini gift set
• Jason Wu "Anniversary Kiss" Blond and Brunette color variation Poppy Parker W Club only lotteries
• "I Am A Giant" Pizzazz and Roxy gift set W Club lottery and special W Club pricing
• Official 25^th Anniversary "Legendary Status" Agnes Von Weiss W Club only made-to-order doll with special no order limit
• Dolly-Days "Ginger & Cinnamon: Holiday At Home" W Club only made-to-order gift set
• "Beat This!" Aja and Shana gift set W Club lottery and special W Club pricing
• The Jason Wu Collection "The Originals" Adèle Makeda and Véronique Perrin W Club only lotteries
• Club doll three – made-to-order "Wild Feeling" Rayna Ahmadi mini gift set
• Dolly-Days East 59^th and Poppy Parker reveal
• Club doll four – made-to-order "Sugar and Spice" Poppy Parker duo-doll gift set
• Club doll five – made-to-order "A Fashionable Legacy" Violaine Perrin doll
• W Club only lottery for remaining 2020 Legendary Convention items

For those of you who love made-to-order pre-orders, that is 15 different offerings (16 dolls, as "Sugar and Spice" Poppy was a two-doll gift set) between the 3 upgrade dolls, 5 club exclusive dolls, 2 convention upgrade Adèle and Véronique dolls, 2 W Club Event Convention Package Ayumi and Eugenia dolls, Design Competition Dania doll, 25th Anniversary Agnes doll and Dolly-Days Ginger doll you were guaranteed access to just for being a W Club member!

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Especially during a world-wide pandemic, we are so grateful for all of you and are beyond thrilled that we were still able to pack so much dolly goodness into just one membership year!

We really hope that you enjoyed your experience and that you'll join us again for even more fashion, friendship and fun once the W Club registration opens for 2021!

All 2020 W Club members will automatically receive 2021 W Club registration information once we are ready to launch. You do not need to contact us to inquire.

And, if you know other collectors who are not part of the W Club yet, don't forget to spread the word; we've got some amazing things in the works for 2021!

We can't wait to "see" you again for another exciting doll-filled year in the W Club!

The W Club Liaisons

Integrity Toys' 2018 Collection

On Saturday, August 25, 2018, the Integrity Toys' 2018 collection was revealed via live online event. I had a bit of trouble connecting at first as I was traveling out of state and I didn't realize that I had to change a setting on my phone.
The collection consisted of dolls in the following lines: The Industry, Nu.Face, East 59th and Fashion Royalty. I'm not going to list every detail of every doll in every line as collectors can find all of this on-line at some dealers' sites even though many are sold out. Cherished Friends keeps sold out dolls listed (so you can see what you missed. Heh.)

The Industry line "Lovesick Collection" consists of 3 females and one male doll.

One stands far out from the rest. He's called "Hot to the Touch" and the character's name is Bellamy Blue.

Everything about him is extraordinary for a 1/6 scale doll from his edgy rooted and flocked silver hair to the layered garments (printed t-shirt, embroidered button-down shirt, parka, jeans) to his combat boots, messenger bag and jewelry. This is a fantastic doll that uses the newer Homme 1.5 body which disassembles.
Edition size is 725 and he sold out lightning fast at $130.

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The Nu.Face "Counter-Culture" Collection designed by Jessy Ayala is definitely a new look for IT dolls. They are described as "dark and edgy, artistically defiant and inspired by the alternative scene." The back story states that they are going to be an "integral part of what could be called the most controversial music video of all time!"
From top to bottom they are called: Tantric aka Lukas Maverik, Beyond This Planet aka Violane Perrin, The Awakening aka Annik Vandale, Supernova aka Colette Duranger and Nirvana aka Dominique Makeda.
These dolls retail at $150.

One interesting fact is that Violane Perrin's sculpt was that of Vanessa 2.0.

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The East 59th Collection's female dolls have a 50's vibe. I like the fashions more than the dolls themselves. Most come with additional fashion pieces and props. It appears that everyone on East 59th likes to drink. 

The dolls retail for $135.

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Fashion Royalty "Sacred Lotus" Collection designed by Jessy Ayala.

I was very impressed with this collection. Each doll is lovely. The fashions are pretty and the jewelry is super. If the main focus of my collection were Fashion Royalty, I'd have to have a few of these girls, namely Isha, Vanessa and Natalia. 

 Isha is outstanding. She's entitled "Divinity." She does look divine. Of course, she was sold out very fast. 

Vanessa Perrin Mini-giftset ($175.) will be sold via IT Direct lottery. I'm going to try for her. She is beautiful! Her skin tone is called Dark A-tone; hair is soft ebony. She's called "Serenity."

Natalia Fatale aka "Resurgence" retails at $155. Her edition size is 950. Sculpt is Natalia 2.0.

 Kyori Sato aka "Karma" appears to be dressed in a very modern version of a sari.
I preferred her original, more Asian sculpt. She's was made too much like the rest of the narrow-nosed, "white" eyed girls. I actually find this doll to be on the rather boring and not up to par with the rest of this collection. $155. retail.

Tatyana Alexandrova aka "Goddess" is wearing a stunning red fashion with equally beautiful jewelry. While not one of my favorite sculpts, she looks gorgeous here. $155. retail.

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Finally, the exclusive event doll, Agnes Von Weiss aka "Devotion." Every membership was guaranteed the right to pre-order this doll.
I wish she had been chosen to wear Tatyana's red outfit. It's so much more interesting than this black sheath and shoulder throw (not sure what it's called officially.)
Her henna designs are beautiful. Her jewelry is striking.
$155.

What were your favorites? Did you manage to lock in the pre-orders you wanted?

Integrity Toys Convention 2016 Luncheon and Banquet

 'The evening started with the introduction of the final centerpiece of the weekend, the ultra-sophisticated Dania Zarr, which was followed by dinner, the announcement of this year's competition winner, Salvador Lopez Arriaga, the highly-anticipated raffle of the designer OOAK dolls and finally, an interview with top designer Jason Wu where he announced the plans for the celebration of his company's 10th anniversary in 2017 and the introduction of new features in the Fashion Royalty line, starting with the "Velvet Touch" skin finish! Jason then announced that as a thank you for everyone who opted to attend convention this year ONLY, a special pre-order offer would be included with the convention doll to pre-order the very first Elyse doll that features the "Velvet Touch" skin finish.Finally, the moment everyone was waiting for came and this year's convention doll was unveiled, the ultra-glamorous Dasha, which came with not one, but two complete outfits to match the other girls in the convention collection! What a trip!'

The W Club Member's Luncheon featured a Nu Face Doll as the centerpiece and the gift. There weren't 400 motorcycles and they were a separate purchase. Someone posted that they were $20. I don't know if that is verifiable.

Full Speed
Erin S.™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
W Club Luncheon Exclusive Table Centerpiece
Limited Edition of 400 Centerpieces

Very cute.

Checking In

Colette D.™ / NU. Face Dressed Doll
W Club Luncheon Exclusive Giveaway Doll
Limited Edition of 400 Dolls Only
New Sculpt!

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Tweed Couture
Dania Zarr™ Dressed Doll
Saturday Night Dinner Table Centerpiece
Limited Edition of 350 Centerpieces Only

This was inspired by a John Galliano Couture Fashion for Christian Dior Fall/Winter '97-'98. Quite stunning!

Diva
Dasha™ Dressed Doll
Official Convention Doll
Limited Edition of 500 Dolls Only

This gown was inspired by a Christian Lacroix fashion from 1995 as seen in this image from Vogue. They did a great copy!

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La Vie en Bleu
Elyse Jolie™ Dressed Doll
Designed By Jason Wu Collection
Limited Edition: TBD
Additional 2016 Supermodel Convention Attendee Exclusive
 

I believed, at first, that they had changed the sculpt. I examined her face closely and now I am convinced it's the same Elise sculpt but painted very differently.  I don't care for this interpretation as it washes out her beautiful features. Her lips look tiny and her eyes are squinty. 

But the toned-down make-up and styling of the doll is in line with the human model from Jason's pre-fall 2016 collection. She looks taken aback and ragged.

It was announced that next year's convention will be held in Orlando.