Alyrenee's Copious Spare Time

Woo boy. I am still trying to process both this day, this convention, and the world right now.  I have burst into tears like five times today (out of joy and relief and weariness).  I likely say this every year, but Integrity Toys is a great company.  They go out of their way to take the collectors into consideration. They get it wrong sometimes, but more often than not...they get it right.  Happy 25th Anniversary Integrity Toys! So the Jason Wu Gala started with the centerpiece reveal designed by Jessy Ayala. Haute Desire Dania Zarr was inspired by Most Desired Eugenia. This gal is wearing a nice intricately draped gown in an electric purple color. She looks pretty in the Hungarian tone (one of my favs) with the brunette hair. Nice piece but again...no gowns for me. I passed mine onto to a fellow collector on the board in order to earn dolly karma (it's real y'all).  Then Carol Roth interviewed Jason Wu. He spoke of his origins with the company and also spoke a...

I traded to get Androgyny AvantGuard by Jason Wu. I can't wait to start sewing for her. She is very different from my other gals. So expect some stuff from me soon....

Integrity has released a flurry of new swag...and it's all very cool. The Integrity website is a bit annoying though...so it's slightly easier to see it all at Angelic Dreamz . The Gene Collection is pretty spectacular! The essential/basic dolls focus on a decade of fashion and are very affordable at $99! The dressed dolls are all about Hollywood Glamour and some amazing couture details. I love the Wrap Party Zita outfit and the Willow Madra has STUNNING hair. So very tempting. There are also two new Avant Guards and they seem to be sold out already at most places. Boo. I kind of love the fashions on both but I am still not sold on the faces or hair on either of them. I am still waiting for the perfect one or at least a basic one to use as a sewing model. Hmmmm.

Ugh...I think I am joining... http://www.integritytoys.com/wclub.html

wow...these look awesome. I like that blonde . I might have to break down and get one. FDQ will also have a video blog of interviews from IDEX next week. very cool.

If you missed your chance to get Live Wire or Eclectic...then try your luck with "Lush". Integrity is offering a lottery to win the chance to buy her. I am still going to wait for future offerings. I was interested in Eclectic...but did not want to deal with hunting her down. The lottery is open until Dec 4th at 2p CST. Good Luck!

I am oh so sad that I missed the Bruce Wayne Special..but there are still some good deals there. Use the code 081575 to save $15 on an order of $75. Plus there is still free shipping on Lara Croft stuff. Now that there is a coupon I am slightly more tempted to get Full Throttle or at the very least, the open road outfit ....oh evil Tonner. And just in case your wallets weren't already groaning, lots of the new stuff is hitting stores. Black Canary, Dick Tracy, Maleficent, Pulp Fiction Sydney, and several other doll pictures can be found on Prego if you hunt for them.... Also..I managed to blink and miss the pre-orders for the Wu Avant Garde dolls. I believe you might be able to trade your first born for one now...but there is still a wait list for that. I like them, but not enough to give up a baby for one. Besides, I imagine everyone will get them and then about half of those people will promptly resell them at a profit. I have learned that if I wait long enough...i can u...