Tonner Dolls debuts first Gay doll

Robert Tonner doll company announces their first gay doll, Andy Mills.



Andy has a new head-sculpt and uses the Matt O'Neal™ body. His character bio states that he's an event planner, and comes dressed in a sleek pin-striped suit with contrast pocket square, cotton shirt, tie, socks, molded plastic shoes, and glasses.



He is currently available via Tonnerdirect.com. He's $179.99 and limited to 500 pieces.

It's Halloween Time @ DollyDaily.com

Please join us for some wicked fun as the DollyDaily Community is transformed into a Halloween treat for the month of October. There's an oh-so-spOOky photo theme running concurrent with our regular bi-weekly theme and all kinds of ghoulish graphics.



Be sure to bring your...Death Certificate.

FR squared

Today, Integrity Toys announced a new collection called FR2 (FR squared).



This collection will feature the debut of "version 4.0" of the FR body (a brand new, fully re-sculpted figure with details like you've never seen before!), new characters and a renewed couture style by Jason Wu. This new body will be used just for the FR2 line (Fashion Royalty dolls will continue to be made with their current body). The first doll will debut in the 2010 Integrity Toys Convention, Dark Romance in October, and the collection will officially debut during the convention.

New FR Monogram doll & outfit release

Integrity Toys has just announced a new dressed FR Monogram doll and separate fashion. They'll be available at your favorite Monogram doll dealers in September.

Extravagance
Ltd. 300 dolls worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $150.00

This gorgeous doll has rooted honey-blonde hair and comes wearing an up-to-the-minute cocktail dress with layered "frayed" detail on the skirt, A sleek trench coat, cinched just below the bust line, a feathered hat with a veil attached, coordinating necklace and earrings, a fuchsia "bow" shaped clutch, and "suede" open toe heels.









The fashion is called Escapade and comes with a short titian wig. It's a mini-tweed two-piece skirt-suit, with a yellow fitted blouse. Accessories include a dramatic navy beret w/ veil, sleek necklace with "diamond" stud earrings, navy velvet purse, and black "leather" sandals with ribbon ties.

Ltd. 300 Fashions Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $99.00

Who's your Holy Grail doll?

Tell us about your Holy Grail doll -- the doll that you just can't seem to find or pin down. Is she a Barbie doll? Is she Fashion Royalty? How about a BJD?

Dynamite Girls: Chill Factor

This fall get ready to get your Chill on. Integrity Toys, today, announced their new fall 2010 Dynamite Girls collection: Chill Factor. The collection consists of three girls, Neve, Aria, and Eltin. Each doll is limited to 300 pieces each and has a suggested retail price of $55.





Neve is the newest Dynamite Girl. She shares the same head mold as the 2010 Vintage Vinyl Reese doll. A girl of mixed ethnic heritage, Neve is adorable in her coat accented with fur and center box pleated mini skirt. Her thigh high hosiery and heels complete this new girl's winter wardrobe.







Aria returns with a brand new look and attitude! She sports a brand new head mold for 2010. Wearing a white fur trimmed blue jacket and pleated skirt, she's as cute as can be. The sexy rib knit thigh high stockings complement her cream mittens and top with ruffled collar and yoke. Blue platform heels finish off the look.







Lastly, Eltin is back looking as cute as ever in her green winter ensemble. With her flared leg trousers and wintery warm coat with fur trim and mittens, Eltin is ready to tackle any weather that comes her way. Her pink blouse and platform heels add the perfect splash of contrasting color. She shares the 2010 Vintage Vinyl Sooki head mold. Sweet!







The girls will be available from your favorite Dynamite Girls retailer early October.

Blythe 9th Anniversary doll: Neo Blythe Marabelle Melody

The end of an era

Today, July 20th 2010, is a sad day for fashion doll collectors around the world.



HauteDoll Magazine will cease publication in it's current format. The two owners of the magazine, Marlene Mura and Karen Caviale, have just sent an email out to their subscribers with the following message...

Dear Valued Partner:
We wanted you to be among the first to know that after many wonderful years of publishing Haute Doll, we have decided to turn the publication over to Madavor Media/Doll Reader. Our last issue will be July/August, 2010.

We have decided to retire and go on to new adventures.

We know that Doll Reader will provide a great home for Haute Doll and will continue publishing Haute Doll within the pages of Doll Reader as a special supplement. Doll Reader has a strong reputation and following within the world of dolls and has the largest circulation of any doll publication. Their editorial content is written by world-renowned experts, and they keep the doll enthusiast up-to-date with the latest happenings.

The first issue will be included in the October issue of Doll Reader. Madavor is committed to serving all current subscribers and will provide you with additional audience of passionate, enthusiastic and loyal
doll subscribers within their Doll Reader to expand your reach.

Madavor Media publishes other titles and manages trade shows including IDEX – the premiere trade show for dolls, bears and other fine gifts. These publications and shows are No. 1 in their respective fields in the collectible, sports, music and enthusiast markets. Through its print and digital magazines, trade shows, Web sites, e-mail newsletters and other partnerships across the publishing industry, Madavor offers unique ways to communicate with passionate consumers who are eager to learn more about products and events that support their interests.

We thank you for your support of Haute Doll over the years and have enjoyed working with you. We are excited that through Doll Reader, Haute Doll will be able to continue to provide excellent content and
beautiful photos of the most fashionable dolls in the industry. If you have any questions about your subscription, please contact Madavor Media’s subscription department at 1-800-437-5828 or 617-706-9110.

Warm Regards,
Marlene Mura and Karen Caviale
Publishers, Haute Doll

It is with love and sincerity that the administrators and moderators at DollyDaily.com wish Marlene and Karen the best of luck in all of their future endeavors. The fashion doll collecting community would have not been (and will not be) the same without them. Their contributions to this hobby have enormous and beyond compare. We looked forward to every issue: first Barbie Bazaar and then HauteDoll. Marlene and Karen, thank you for sharing your vision with the world. There are so many doll companies that many of us would never have discovered if not for your enthusiasm and dedication to bring these dolls to our attention, photograph them so beautifully, and write about them so lovingly.

We look to the future and hope that Doll Reader magazine will honor Marlene and Karen by giving us some crazy-cool fashion doll coverage -- the kind of coverage that we've come to expect in a magazine like HauteDoll.

Brides of Dracula: The Contessa

DollyDaily.com member JennFL has received "The Contessa," the first doll in the Brides of Dracula series from a partnership between Ashton-Drake Galleries and Integrity Toys. JennFL has been kind enough to post a wonderful review of the doll in the DollyDaily Community. Please stop by and check it out.



In the review, JennFL has nicely photographed the fine details of the doll (including her new body). JennFL also mentions where to purchase the doll in case you fall for her just as much as she has.

New 2010 Spring/Summer Trico* fashions have been released

Check out the BIC website. They've got the new 2010 Spring / Summer Trico fashion separates listed as well as two sets that assemble a few of the separates into a complete fashion at a slight discount.



Also, whatever's not listed in the photo already will be up in about 10 days. The items are not due until August so this is just a pre-order. Most of last year's collection sold out at pre-order, so if you like anything it's probably best to get it on order.

There are so many cute items in this collection.

Of course, we've got a discussion going on in the DollyDaily Community about this collection.

Tonner debuts Prince of Persia

Tonner doll company has announced the Prince of Persia dolls to coincide with the film's weekend release.

The Jake Gyllenhaal Prince Dastan doll is limited to 1000 pieces and retails for $210. He's 17.5" tall and comes swathed in a cotton wrap shirt and distressed twill pants, with a cotton scarf, intricate faux leather belt with working buckles, sleeveless cloak with metal adornments, and faux leather boots. Faux leather armbands, bracelets, necklace, socks, head wrap, and elaborately painted resin dagger also included.



The Gemma Arterton as Tamina doll is limited to 500 pieces and retails for $180. Tamina, the mysterious and enchanting princess portrayed by Gemma Arterton, aids Prince Dastan on his quest to protect the dagger. This stunning 16" doll arrives wearing billowing harem pants with intricate belt buckle, under a shimmering brocade tunic. Metallic slippers and AMULET OF TIME CHILD necklace also included.



Both dolls are currently available for pre-order at Tonner Direct

We've got a discussion started for these dolls @ the DollyDaily Community. Stop by and tell us what you think of the dolls.

Our favorite Japanese blogs

There is an entire world out there who collect dolls. One of our favorite places in the big wide world is Japan. The Japanese doll collectors and artist seem to be on another level when it comes to doll collecting. Here are some of our favorite Japanese blogs...

LoveSound

Atelier Matin

Daisy D

Momolita

Honey Drops

Pixeleen

Life is...

Perhaps you will find inspiration or a new love in doll collecting as it changes, evolves, and morphs into something entirely different than you had originally anticipated.

2010 Spring/Summer Trico fashions

BIC Co. Ltd. has debuted the new Trico* 2010 Spring Summer collection. They're super cute.

There is a black and gray mini dress that features a gray bodice with cute bow details and a black and white polkadot skirt with black net overlay. The second is a black and white strapless mini dress with cute button-down front detail and a pleated net skirt.

Accessories include a fancy red belt with bow detail clasp, cute white and black polkadot lace socks, a net and ribbon head bow, black leggings, an ultra-cool military jacket, and a silver chain wrap necklace.

Not sure how the items will be sold. We're just going off of the Flickr photos right now.

The DollyDaily Community loves the Trico* brand and we hope to have more information soon. Though the dolls shown in the photos are Misaki these outfits will fit a variety of dolls.

2010 Nu.Fantasy dolls make their debut

In 2008, Integrity Toys debuted their Nu.Fantasy collection, a spinoff of the Nu.Face collection, that featured contemporary interpretations on Fairytale themes exclusively for the Japanese market. "Red Riding Hood" Yuri and "Wild Wolf" Kumi quickly became collector favorites from all around the world.

Today, the next two dolls have been announced and are currently for sale at BIC Co. Ltd. in Japan. Kumi and Yuri are dressed as sisters "Snow White" and "Red Rose" from the The Grimm Brothers fairytale of the same name (which is all together different from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The dolls are designed by Daisy-D, a very famous artist in Japan. They're limited to 300 pieces each, but that number is being divided into Japanese market and International, so the number for everyone outside of Japan is much more limited.



"Snow White" Kumi comes dressed in a white calf-length dress with black embroidery, ribbon details, and lace trim. She also comes with a cute apple.


"Red Rose" Yuri is dressed similarly yet different. Her red calf-length dress also features black embroidery, ribbon details, and lace trim. Her accessory is a silver colored hand mirror.


The doll are currently available for sale at BIC Co. Ltd. right now. Don't delay, these are sure to sell out quickly.

And don't forget to check out the DollyDaily Community for lots of discussion about the dolls in this collection.

Twilight Saga: Alice & Victoria dolls

Mattel has announced the newest Twilight Saga dolls, Alice Cullen and Victoria. Both dolls are gorgeous and it seems that Mattel keeps getting better at capturing the actors likeness. Not sure when they'll be available for sale, but let's hope that it's just in time for the Twilight Saga: Eclipse opening June 30th, 2010.

Alice Cullen


Victoria


Check out the for a discussion about all of the Mattel Twilight dolls.

DollyDaily Community

10th Anniversary Silkstone

Here is a sketch of the new 10th Anniversary Silkstone BFMC doll. This year, the Barbie Fashion Model Collection celebrates it's 10th Anniversary. I seems like only a few short years ago this collection made it's debut with three gorgeous dolls (Lingerie #1 Blonde, Lingerie #2 Brunette, and Delphine) and two fantastic outfits (Lunch at the Club, and Garden Party).



Actual photos have not been released yet, so all we have to go on is this gorgeous fashion sketch by the one and only Robert Best -- the main man of the BFMC...the head honcho...silkstone daddy. But rest assured that she will be available this year.

You can discuss all of the fun at the DollyDaily Community.

Darkhunter Dolls Official pics

Here are the official photos of the Darkhunter Dolls. They're absolutely gorgeous and full of wonderful details.



First up is Acheron. He's 12" tall and comes dressed in a full length black faux-leather jacket, faded jeans, and t-shirt. His biker boots, sunglasses, and backpack complete his look. $149.99 + shipping/handling/and any applicable taxes.



Didja spot the tattoo? How cool!


Then there's Simi. She's 12" tall and comes dressed in a plaid miniskirt, a bustier with mesh overlay, gloves, bracelets, leggings, knee-high boots, and get-this, removable black feather wings and a pair of red horns. Absolutely devilish! A coffin purse, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and a black AMEX card complete her look. $149.99 + shipping/handling/and any applicable taxes.





Don't forget to check out the DollyDaily Community for a fantastic discussion about these wickedly cool dolls.

And here's a link to the official website: www.darkhunterdolls.com

"Flame Blue" Vanessa

Introducing "Flame Blue" Vanessa, a W Club exclusive doll available by lottery. She's limited to 300 pieces and is sure to be a hit with collectors.





She's an extension of the Re:Edition collection from 2009's "Iconic" Fashion Royalty Jason Wu convention. "Flame Blue" Vanessa is modeled after the popular "Flame Rouge" Vanessa doll from the early years.

If you're a member of the W Club, then be sure to enter the lottery to purchase this gorgeous doll; you have until April 27th @ 10am CST to enter. And be sure to check out the DollyDaily.com Community for larger photos and discussion about this new collector favorite.

Mad Men Barbie™ and Ken™ dolls

Coming this summer to a doll shop near you!

Barbie™ doll and Ken™ doll meet Mad Men.

The Mad Men Barbie Fashion Model collection series will include Don Draper, the show's leading man; his wife, Betty; his colleague at the Sterling Cooper agency, Roger Sterling; and Joan Holloway, the agency's office manager who was Roger's mistress. The dolls are scheduled to be released in July to promote the fourth season of Mad Men on AMC.



There will be 7,000 to 10,000 pieces of each doll. The dolls are part of a premium-price collectors' series for adults in the Barbie Fashion Model Collection and they have a suggested retail of $74.95.  Mattel is licensing rights to the characters from Lionsgate, the studio that produces Mad Men for AMC.

The Roger Sterling doll will be an AMCtv.com and BarbieCollector.com exclusive. The three other dolls will be available through authorized specialty Barbie™ doll retailers.

As always, check out the DollyDaily Community to discuss these wonderful dolls.

Twist N Turn

Dark Hunter dolls

Ashton-Drake Galleries and Integrity Toys have got a special surprise for fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter™ series -- Dolls!!! The first two dolls in the series will be Acheron and Simi and will be 1/6th scale.

Each collectible Dark-Hunter™ doll is meticulously detailed with clothing and accessories straight off the pages of your favorite book. Symbolic of quality and collectability, each doll is handcrafted in premium materials and entirely hand painted.

Pre-orders for the dolls are being accepted now for late Summer delivery. What are you waiting for?

Check out the Dark Hunter Dolls website for more information. And as always, check out the DollyDaily Community for lots of dolly discussion about the series.

Oh, and here's a link to a pic of the dolls.

Jason Wu doll for Venus Lingerie in Taiwan

Venus Lingerie in Taiwan has a very special gift for customers who spend $2,000.00 on their custom designed lingerie, a very special exclusive Jason Wu doll.



This girl features the "Eugenia" head sculpt but is not part of the Fashion Royalty collection. By the looks of her, she is also on the Nu.face body. She comes boxed in what appears to be a black satin bustier/corset and skirt, with a black lace bra and panties, a beige corset playsuit with black accents, and a nude colored clutch and heels.



We've also got a chat about the exclusive Jason Wu doll in the DollyDaily.com Community

a Dark Romance

Registration is currently underway.

Integrity Toys and Jason Wu present
Dark Romance
Oct 28-30, 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA



Check out the Integrity Toys website for more details, and visit the DollyDaily.com Community to discuss the latest news about the convention.

Librium

A few weeks ago Superdoll Collectibles™ held a special party in honor of their 5th anniversary.  The event was held in conjunction with the 2010 Paris Fashion Doll Festival (PFDF), but was not part of the Festival itself.  Speak + Spell was an exclusive VIP soiree held for a small group of forty or so Sybarite™ fans on the Thursday prior to the start of the Festival, and promised to be an event like no other.

This is the flyer used to promote the events.

Speak + Spell was held at the Musée de la Poupée in Paris, France, where attendees were given a preview of the new six-month exhibit featuring five plus years of Superdoll™ deliciousness.  What a treat it must have been for the attendees not only to experience the gorgeous creations by the Superguys, Charles Fegen and Desmond Lingard, but to actually experience it with them in person.  Imagine being able to chat with Charles and Des as they discuss their inspirations for the doll collections, one-of-a-kind outfits, and the exquisite Chalk White™ dolls.

During the party, attendees were given a commemorative “extreme edition” doll named Librium™ (ltd. 50 pieces).  Swoon!  This girl is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, and is a truly special tribute to Superdoll’s past.  Charles kindly explained that Librium™ features the DC d’Royce™ sculpt; a special sculpt that is rarely used.  During the past 5 years, it has only been used for some OOAK Chalk White™ dolls, the limited Cosma Shiva Galaxina™ event doll, the Innoqui™ 14 inch porcelain doll collection, and now Librium™.  I asked if they will use the DC d’Royce™ sculpt again.  He answered elusively, “we may do, depending on our whim.”  This is the only time the DC d’Royce™ sculpt has been used on a doll manufactured in China, and I asked the Superguys why they chose to use the DC sculpt for this special doll.  Charles simply said, “because she is gorgeous and she shares the same birthday as Venus.”  I think I can speak for Sybarite fans everywhere when I say that I wholeheartedly agree that DC is a gorgeous sculpt and most definitely worthy of this noteworthy incarnation.

The gorgeous Librium in all her glory.

What makes Librium™ even more special is that she is an homage to her past.  Her faceup is a recreation of Desmond’s Valium™, a doll that Charles painted for him when they first started the Sybarites™ project.  Sybarite™ fans have always coveted that special doll, so imagine the look on their faces when they first gazed upon Librium™.  I think I would have fainted.  But the homage doesn’t stop there.  Librium’s hair is a tribute to Surreal™, their first production doll from China, and her gauntlets honor Tattoo™, the very first retail Sybarite™ doll.  Further, the red fishnet on her dress bodice is from the original Haute Doll magazine photos of Fugu™, and her hose reflect this too.

On a side note to connect Librium™ to Valium™ even more, Charles told me, “Valium™does have the same outfit as Librium™, but in a color variation that [he] did for her especially.  She has not been seen wearing it as of yet.  Valium™ is currently on exhibition in the ICÔNEX exhibit in Paris and she wears the prototype jewelry from Librium™.”

Three other dolls were debuted during the 2010 PFDF.  Tick™, the Disco 3000 event doll for registered PFDF attendees, Tock™, a limited edition doll that was available at the Superdoll Collectibles™ sales table, and the Musée de la Poupée exclusive, Slipper™.  While all of the dolls are part of Superdoll Collectibles™ Fifth Anniversary celebration, Librium™ is truly a “special” doll and will hold a place in Superdoll™ history.  Lucky are the few who own this dazzling creature.  She is definitely a stand-out doll that brings the past and present together and then points them directly to the future.

If you find yourself in Paris between now and 19 Sept 2010, please be sure to check out the Musée de la Poupée to see an amazing collection of art and craft that is Superdoll Collectibles™.  And while you’re there be sure to pick up the Musée’s beautiful exclusive Sybarite™ doll, Slipper™.

Please note that the images for this blog post are used with permission, are the property of Superdoll Collectibles™, and may not be reproduced by any means whatsoever or used anywhere on the web without prior authorization from Superdoll Collectibles™.  All trademarks are the property of Superdoll Collectibles™.

Blythe on the Collectors Show

Don't forget to check out the Blythe forum at DollyDaily.com where we discuss all things Blythe.

Dolls in Oz 2010

The Dolls in Oz doll convention in Australia is underway and the two Integrity Toys exclusive dolls have been announced. There seems to be a bit of confusion as to which doll is the Convention doll and which doll is the Companion doll, but let's face it. Both dolls are CAPTIVATING.

"Regal Estate" Agnes wears a black bustier dress with a creamy jacket and black bow belt. Her patterned fishnet hose are accented by the clear blue "jelly" heels, and her black and blue necklace and earrings complete the look.




Magnetism FR Monogram is breathtaking in her beautiful strapless cerise satin gown with oversized bow detail on the bodice. She also comes with her cerise and black satin wrap to keep her warm on those chilly nights. She comes complete with "gold" earrings, and bracelet, but the most dazzling part of her is her glamourous make-up palette. She dons gold metallic eye shadows partnered with striking red lip paint -- a winning combination for a "Hollywood Premier."



As always, check the DollyDaily Community for up to the minute discussion about these gorgeous girls.

2010 Paris Fashion Doll Festival, Sybarite style.

It's been a few weeks since the close of the Paris Fashion Doll Festival ( PFDF 2010 ) where SuperDoll introduced a mini-collection of dolls. First on the list was an exclusive doll named Librium from their private Speak & Spell event. Librium features the elusive and exclusive DC d'Royce sculpt. This gorgeous creature is limited to 40 pieces, and has superfans squealing with delight.

The PFDF Disco 3000 Sybarite event doll is named Tick (ltd 150). This gorgeous girl feature a delightful black updo with a silver clockwork strapless bodice and a white feather mini-skirt. A longer floor-length white feather skirt also accompanies the doll.

The sales room opened on the final day of the festival, and the SuperGuys had one last surprise up their sleeves, Tock (ltd. 100). This indigo-haired goddess features a clockwork mini dress in gold with hot pink tights. Only 50 pieces of Tock were available at the sales room and she quickly sold out. The remaining dolls were sold at the SuperSite days later.

The last doll to debut in Paris is Slipper. She's a Musée de la Poupée exclusive limited to 300 pieces. Known as a "basic" doll, Slipper features an amazing pink satin lace up corset and panties. She has a platinum flocked head and soft delicate facial features. The Sybarite exhibit lasts through the summer at the Musée and is sure to be a treat for doll lovers around the world. The Musée will also have two Sybarite wigs for sale in April. Keep checking the DollyDaily Community for more details.

It's rumored that there will only be one more Sybarite doll between now and Fall, 2010 that will be released. In the Fall, SuperFrock is rumored to debut redesigned Sybarite body.

Check out the Slipper reveal and review in the DollyDaily.com Community

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Butterfly Shadow

Integrity Toys and Ashton-Drake Galleries has one last surprise up their sleeves. Butterfly Shadow Gene is the final [I]regular[/I] release doll in the Gene Marshall collection. The final collection will be the Gene Convention collection released later this year.

Butterfly Shadow was created to celebrate Ashton-Drake's 25th anniversary. She will be available exclusively through doll retailers working with the Ashton-Drake Galleries and will retail for $200.

Butterfly Shadow Gene Marshall comes complete with a breathtaking evening gown made of hand-printed fabric. The gown's full gathered skirt features a romantic organza overlay that creates sweeping volume. A 'flower' corsage of pink roses as a brooch and also in the hair give just a burst of color to offset the black and white print. Earrings and high heels complete her look.