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Super pretty gals and the price point is great for what you are getting.  I am resisting though. Both are IT Direct exclusives. Item # 15069 Glitterazi ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls  Estimated Ship Date: August 17th Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents) Doll Tech Specs: Head Sculpt: Anais 1.0 Body Type: FR:16™ Quick Switch Feature: No Skin Tone: Light Honey Hair Color: Brown/Raspberry Mix Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied Item # 15070 Higher ITBE 16-Inch Capsule Collection Limited Edition Size: 200 Dolls  Estimated Ship Date: August 17th Retail Price: $99.00 US + Shipping and Handling (and sales taxes for Maryland residents) Doll Tech Specs: Head Sculpt: AG (Closed Mouth) Body Type: FR:16™ Quick Switch Feature: No Skin Tone: Light Honey Hair Color: Black /Raven Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied

Integrity won me over years ago with their amazing detail and fashion forward designs for 1/6 scale dolls. When they launched the Tulabelle line, I was in love with the youthful looks and the amazing value.  For at least fifty dollars less than other 16" dolls from competing companies, you would get a nice doll, amazing shoes and jewelry, a killer outfit, and a great handbag or hat. IT has come back with a new wave of Tulabelle dolls but with a brand new "mature" head sculpt.  Other collectors have noticed a likeness to FR16 doll Hanne Erickson.  I can see the similarities (especially in Idol Thoughts) but I also still see the influence of Poppy Parker (the grandmother of Tulabelle).  The new sculpt definitely fits more in the realm of the FR16 models.  The original Tula sculpt is much more cartoony and youthful by comparison.  I like the first one...but I also like this new one.  I am trying hard to cut back on doll purchases in general...that said...

So it has been a rough few weeks for me filled with death of friends, difficult choices, and some major life roadblocks.  Needless to say, I had VERY high hopes for the Integrity webinar event.  I was really looking forward to a morning spent with my coffee looking at dolls. Alas, I was thwarted HORRIBLY.  I like many of my W Club peers, experienced a glitch while watching the webinar and we could not see the photos.  We were told to log back in and when we did, we were denied access.  It was enough to bring me to tears.  Yes, I know this is ridiculous.  But disappointment what not what I needed at that moment and, unfortunately, for Integrity, it tainted my enthusiasm for the dolls,  I only ended up ordering ONE THING from the lines if you can believe it.  Anyway...onto the dolls. So the Katy Keene lineup was pretty swell.  Many were surprised to have her on the Jem/Color Infusion body.  I was pleased since I am a big fan bo...

I spent the weekend de-boxing and prepping things for sales.  This time last year I was doing the same thing though I seem to be keeping WAY more this time around (which means some of last year's spoils need to vacate).  Nocturnal Glow Véronique Perrin® Dressed Doll The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss Limited Edition of 500 Dolls I am still tempted to keep this one.  I really like this dress but I just don't do evening wear.  I so prefer day and cocktail looks that can be mixed and matched.  The ballgowns and evening dresses do nothing for me. Same goes for Grandiose Natalia.  I like the doll and the makeup but the fun red in her eye makeup also makes her pretty specific to this dress.  I think I will just bide my time for the perfect Natalia for me.  That being said, both of these dolls are stunning and I love the 1970s Halston vibe on Natalia. Grandiose Natalia Fatalé™ Dressed Doll The 2014 Integrity Toys Convention: Gloss...

Some new faces this time for the FR16 line and all of them in cocktail or evening wear.  I was most taken with Elsa Lin in the red...and it seems like she is the best seller of the bunch. I adore the Elsa sculpt but I am also a big fan of the Anais sculpt.  It is also wonderful to see how different these girls can look just by changing their skin tone, hair color, and facial screening.  All of these are about $175 with an edition size of 300.  I managed to resist ordering as I knew I would be dropping cash on the Jem dolls...but if any of these show up later in the year on sale, I might just bite.  They aren't cheap, but for $175 you are getting a stunning couture fashion (note FASHION....none of these are fluffy gimicking costumes and they are all highly detailed garments with added embellishments)  coming with rooted well done hairstyles and unique facial screening, amazing jewelry, handbags, and other accessories like fur stoles, gloves, and cocktail...