Alyrenee's Copious Spare Time

  Jackpot! The IFDC Poppy Parker collection is fantastic.  Originally planned as the farewell for IFDC, the pandemic killed plans for the regular convention.  I believe that is now happening next year instead...so we all get one more year of IFDC doll goodness. (I might actually try to go next year if it is safe.) Anyway, this year had four dolls designed by David Buttry and Vaughn Sawyers.  As per usual, a portion of each edition goes to IFDC attendees, and the rest goes to W Club members via a right-to-buy lottery.  Also as per usual, they are great so LOTS of people are going to fighting for these.  I put entries in for Kiss in the Shadows and Viva, Poppy!  I also traded my Lady Luck entry for an extra Viva, Poppy! entry.  Fingers crossed.  I do adore gift sets and this one is just about perfect. The outfits are so cute paired with the Ann Margaret vixen look. I really like the color combo of dress and skin-tone on Kiss in the Shadows....

***Well this is old news but I was embedded in a dark Chicago theatre for most of July. IFDC has come and gone. I have never attended this convention but have frequently bought the dolls from it.  In fact, at least two former IFDC dolls are two of my very favorites in my collection (IT Girl Poppy and Anikka Luxotica).  The often unusual and inventive convention themes have allowed Integrity to get very playful with dolls with an occasional misfire here and there. It looks like next year is the last chance to attend IFDC as the con runner has announced that it is coming to an end. IT will handle much of next year's final IFDC farewell and the con doll will be Poppy again.  According to Jim (the con organizer), it is now sold out but you can still get on the waitlist if you send in your registration with a check. http://www.ifdconline.com/ Designed by Vaughn Sawyers, the dolls from IFDC 2019 had a sassy 40s pinup look to them and featured two versions of the monogr...

Item # PP133 Free Spirit Poppy Parker™ 2018 IFDC IT Direct Exclusive Doll* OHHHHH!  I love her. So cute. I love the jeans especially and the new hand sculpts are very cool. I like the natural makeup with the streaks in the hair as well. I am sure competition to get her will be cutthroat. There are three more to come...weeee!