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.