The 4th W Club Exclusive Of The 2025 Membership Year "TRITON"

 When I saw this photo I had to check to make sure I was not on the Mattel website. I could not believe my eyes. I agree with many W Club members that it is a good looking doll but Triton looks like a boy of 12 years old.  

I like the human outfit he comes with.
What do you think is in his carry bag? His tail? 

 I prefer my Mermen to look like men rather than children.

He'll do very well, thank you.

This one seems like the right age for Integrity Dolls.

Cage is a little depressed-looking but the other fish flock to him. 

The designer, Jessy, had so many choices in the face department and he came up with a sweet, young thing. Why?

Why didn't he hide his carry bag on shore? 
Perhaps there's an underwater mall to which you have to bring your own bag.

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Seriously? This is a child.

MSRP: $225 + S & H

Special W Club Price: $199 + S & H

Tariff Surcharge (Portion passed on to customers; estimated based on 20% at time of receipt, subject to below)*: $10

Sales method: These fashion figures are guaranteed made-to-order for 2025 W Club members only- 1 per membership.

Item # 75035

Triton

Thiago Valente™ Gift Set

The NU. Fantasy™ Collection

2025 W Club Exclusive Fashion Figure

Edition Size: TBD

Expected Ship Date: Summer 2026

Head Sculpt: Thiago

Body Type: FR Homme 1.5

Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle

Skin Tone: Light Honey

Hair Color: Light Sandy Brunette With Lagoon Blue & Seaweed Green Streaks + Sandy Flocking

Eyelashes: No

Constellation Anais Perrin Doll By Jason Wu 1/18/26

 I received the Constellation Anais Perrin Doll by Jason Wu a few days ago. Integrity is very fast with shipping when a doll is in stock! It came two days after payment. Of course, I'm only one state north of them but still, they sent it out quickly.

Normally called a shipper box, this was inside of another box.
That is a whole lot of packaging! 

First view

Without removing Anais, I was able to turn her head forward for the photo. 

 I like her sculpt.

 I also liked it when it was on an Avantguard doll. See below.

Avantguard Goldmine

This is the contents of the small Jason Wu Collection box that rests on her inside the larger white box. Black (elastic ankle) strappy shoes, extra grabbing hands, a black clutch purse and pretty dangly small pearl earrings. 

I'm keeping her boxed for now as I do not have room to display her well enough. 

Here are a few promotional photos which are better than mine as they show the entire contents including the stylish black coat.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the doll and the dress. I'm also pleased that the shoes will be easy to put on because they do not have tiny buckles. 

If you are interested in seeing a post I did a long time ago about the Avantguards, here is the link. https://terrigoldphoto.blogspot.com/2009/02/avantguards-integrity-toys-gold-mine.html

White and Winter Wear on Kingdom Dolls

 One of the themes for my Facebook board, Fans of Kingdom, Kinsman and Monarch Dolls, this month is the color white and or winter wear. 

So, the other day I went into all the drawers and boxes stored in my doll room and pulled out white garments. How did I get 6 pairs of white pants???? 

Anyway, I've redressed some of my dolls for the theme and I want to show the results here.

Morgana

Queenie

Rafaella

It's hard to believe how long it takes to redress one doll!

Belle

Deteriorating Shoes

 I have been trying to redress my older Tonner dolls. The clothes are still in fine condition but the shoes…ugh. I have (had) a fairly large collection of shoes to fit Tyler and Co. What I’m finding are limp straps, most of which have cracking and peeling. I’m also finding many detached heels. They glue together OK but the shoes are weakened. 

Most of these are unworn shoes! 

The same can be said for every fashion doll company that produced vinyl shoes. 

It's not just shoes that are peeling, it's belts and any clothing item made of vinyl. 

Disappointing.