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  More dolly days offerings.  This Monarch Romaine was nice...but I don't love this sculpt so I resisted.  I am hoping to find a good deal on the outfit and accessories at some point...but I will also live just fine without them. Interesting that he is on the regular Homme body and not the Monarch. Item # 21028 Sound Individual Romain Perrin ™  Dressed Fashion Figure The Monarchs Homme ™  Collection Edition Size: TBD Expected Ship Date: Late Summer 2022 Retail Price: $175.00 (Only $30.00 Due Now to Pre-order!) Head Sculpt: Romain Body Type: Homme 1.5 Foot Sculpt: Articulated Ankle Skin Tone: Sunkissed Hair Color: Darkest Brown Eyelashes: No Quickswitch: No The Story: Romain Perrin is always looking to grow his impressive music library and our favorite financier turned urban adventurer is also known as one of the most skilled crate diggers on earth, able to smell a mint copy of the classic album "The Facade" from a mile away! Dressed just right to blend in with ...

Well...finally a homme doll this year! And a made-to-order club doll no less. It is has been a bit of a drought for male dolls lately.  Along comes this one and a gift set to boot. The overall set is pretty swell and doll looks great. It was a no brainer to order this one. The price seems palatable for what we are getting too...what with two outfits with mix and match options and two sets of shoes plus a bag and accessories.  Not too shabby.  I have chuckled at club members calling out the mesh tank as very 90s  International Male catalog .  Lord that was a fun catalog for a variety of reasons.  As a costume designer, I frequently used International Male offerings for shows (so many swishy fabulous pirates y'all...so, so many).  Whenever a new catalog arrived, that meant ZERO work was happening in the shop that day as we all took turns simultaneously drooling and enjoying the cheeky queer fun of it all.    Item # 82149 The Weekender Lukas Mav...

Well this morning started with a bit of a whimper due to technical difficulties. This pushed everything  back an hour. But whatever.  Then they unloaded a crapload of IT direct exclusives on us.  I was SUPER bummed to see no Misaki.  WHYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!  Anyhow... here's the round up with my thoughts. First...swell packaging.  Can't wait to see this gorgeous Agnes.  I am guessing she might be tonight's souvenir? Who knows. Some are speculating that she is the W Club centerpiece with Giselle being the souvenir. I am skeptical since we got Giselle last year.  ***Update, this Agnes will be the 25th Anniversary doll offered made-to-order to all W Club members. Huzzah! Item # 91508 Legendary Shoe Wardrobe The 2020 Integrity Toys 25th Anniversary Convention: Legendary Fashion Royalty ®  Convention Salesroom Limited Edition: 600 Sets Expected Ship Date: Late Nov. Special Convention Price: $65.00 Designed to Fit the Fashion Royalty Body Thud....

Again, bad timing here. I think these are cool but absolutely no flex in my budget.  TWINS! I do like the Pin fella and would love to get him later on sale maybe. I think these Monarch fashions will look AMAZING paired with the Urban Safari Fashion Royalty fashions from a few years back. The Meteor ladies are gorgeous but I would have been more interested if their fashions with pieces...like a skirt and body suit versus a dress and a blouse and trousers versus a jumpsuit.  Also huge snaps for more diversity in both of these lines.  Representation is so important. Now IT...lets get some curvy girls and a model with a disability!!! Item #  21009 Desert Winds Tajinder Chowdhury™ Fashion Figure The Monarchs Homme™: Atmosphere Collection Limited Edition: 625 Figures Expected Ship Date: Early Oct. 2020 Suggested Retail Pricing: $175.00 AVAILABLE ONLY FROM IT DEALERS Head Sculpt: Callum/Tajinder/Dalpinder 1.0 Body Type: Monarchs 1.0 Skin Tone: Light Honey Hair Color: B...