Integrity Toys Begins Gradual Debut of Some 2016 Dolls

They're calling the daily reveals "Happy Dolly-Days," and presenting dolls which are available through dealers immediately. This marketing technique makes it difficult to make decisions about what to buy. Some collectors will worry that if they don't order right away, the doll will be sold out.
One doesn't know what's going to be revealed the next day.
After all, they are in business to make money.

First up is a group of four from The Fashion Teen Collection. Tulabelle's first sculpt has resurfaced as Mallory Martin. 
Each is a limited edition of 300, priced at $150.

Clear Over Here - Poppy Parker™
Head Sculpt: Fashion Teen™ Poppy

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Dark Brunette

Bright Idea - Mallory Martin™ 

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 1.0

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Light Blond

Silver Shine - Mallory Martin™

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle 1.0

Skin Tone: Japan

Hair Color: Auburn Red

Midnight Sparkle - Poppy Parker™ 

Head Sculpt: Fashion Teen Poppy Parker 

Skin Tone: FR White

Hair Color: Golden Blond

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Booth and Garrick Meet

Fellow collector and friend, Maureen (Mo in PA,) dropped in yesterday with her Kinsman Garrick Doll. We spent some time in my studio comparing and photographing them.

Kinsman dolls are a welcome addition to the hi-end, realistic male BJD world. 

Maureen also brought along one of the earliest versions of Milou who got into the action, possibly against her will.

I posted this photo on Prego and asked for captions. They were all clever but the ones that had me laughing were:

—She yearned for more, but she just didn't have the guts. - Jackie_NJ 
—"come on baby, light my wire" - URIAH
—I told her those crash diets are just no good for you... would she listen ... - Karen in New Zealand

Comparison Photo of Three Male BJDs

 Kinsman Booth, Jamieshow Alejandro, Deva Angelo

Questions?

Sale on Wigs at Audrey's Doll Gallery

Audrey's announced their year end sale yesterday. They are offering 50% off on a good selection of wigs. Monique wigs often need a little trim to perfect them but with prices at around $10 compared to $65 for hard cap wigs, you can't go wrong.
I ordered these three in 4/5 for my guys.  From top to bottom they are Jade, Red and JoJo. They come in several different colors.

 http://www.audreysdolls.com/index.cfm

JAMIEshow Mel Odom's "Holiday Gala" Gene Marshall

Jamieshow with Mel Odom debuted their newest resin Gene Marshall doll today. She's called "Holiday Gala."

Here is the description from the website:

Dressed in a hostess outfit consisting of a Silver and Lavender Damask bodysuit and a silk satin wrap skirt tied with a lovely diamond brooch at the waist.  Platform shoes and Fuchsia gloves.  Gene has beautiful blue eyes and a blonde rooted wig cap, fuchsia lips, nails and toes.  All served in a lovely dressing room box, with dressing table, stool and mirror, box converts to a wardrobe with two poles and comes with 4 hangers.  

Ltd Edition of 125

Pre Order Item

Shipping beginning of December

Price: $550.

 

I like the soft lavender pastel tones of the hostess ensemble but the fuchsia gloves totally overpower everything. Cover up the gloves when you're looking at the first and third photos and you can appreciate the total image. The shoes are wonderful.

The dressing table, bench and mirror in the doll box is a great idea.  

 

 

Gene's face has a lovely soft look. 

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Kinsman Doll Booth

 
Booth arrived and, as you can see above, I did the unpacking ceremony in front of a camera. The packaging was secure and perfect and the doll arrived in pristine condition - no surprise there.

My new man arrived with a pair of briefs, his wig and a stand. I had no problem at all having him stand unsupported. His joints are excellent. There's no kickiness or looseness. Although his body shading may have looked heavy in some early promotional photos, in person the contouring is just right.

He's wearing Trent's sweater. I've got to try some other stretchy man doll clothing on him.

Real men love little dogs!