Something Old, Something New, Something Bought, and Something Blue - Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 16-23

A combination of things has caused a major shift in the secondary market for Integrity Toys (IT) dolls:  

1. IT has been struggling for the past several years with quality control issues; however, if the dolls I've received in 2025 are an indication of the current production situation, I am cautiously optimistic things are back on the right track.

2. Scalpers have pushed the edition numbers up beyond demand; many of the newly released dolls are barely bringing retail price on secondary market.

3. Production issues in China have limited new product, causing collectors to look to other doll brands for additions to their collections.

4. Newer collectors have no loyalty to older IT doll lines or body styles.  Many dolls prior to 2013 (the year IT switched to FR2 body) aren't fetching those high prices on secondary market any more, excluding the lower edition grail dolls of course.

5. Collectors are faced with the extra cost of paying state/local taxes and tariffs on their dolls.  With the rising cost of living, people are actually choosing food, shelter and basic needs over dolls.

All of these factors have led many collectors to re-think their inventory and focus on their very favorites, putting some nice dolls out into the collecting world at reasonable prices.  

This leads me to bringing my blog current.  I have been able to add a couple older dolls to my collection over the summer, but I've been negligent in updating my information.

Something old ...

Like so many collectors, I sometimes have seller's remorse.  I sold this doll several years ago, but it came up recently at almost original retail price.  I couldn't resist bringing her back into the fold.  How could I resist this nod to Balenciaga!

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 16 is Monte Carlo Victoire Roux from 2013, LE 485.

The next doll was an absolute steal; however, she didn't have a box or shipper.  Who cares when she was displayed untouched!  I have a weak spot for this line and am especially fond of brown-eyed blondes!  Look at the wonderful details in this ensemble!

And a closeup of that incredibly sweet face.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 17 is 2015's Always Me Misaki.

The next couple dolls are not that old, but I passed on them when they initially premiered and have been on the lookout for them at a good price.  I got both of them at almost original retail and adding them made my collection of Tulabelle True complete.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 18 from 2022 is Big Love Tulabelle True.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 19 from 2024 is Adored Tulabelle True.

Now on to Something New ...

Somehow I forgot a doll that arrived here in May of this year.  I found her in the shipper when I was reorganizing my doll room.  I guess that speaks volumes about how I feel about her.  LOL!  She was advertised as the 15th Anniversary Edition, but I was actually quite underwhelmed by her.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 20 Pink of Perfection Poppy Parker (15th Anniversary Doll).

I attended a local doll show a couple weeks ago and a friend of mine offered me the next doll for her original retail price.  (No tax, no shipping).  She was one of the W Club upgrade dolls for 2025 membership and I wasn't impressed by the promo photographs by IT.  Her post production photos from collectors got my attention.  

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 21 is Lustre Lilith Blair.

This brings me to the last two dolls to arrive here.  When the next doll was premiered, I was so excited; we don't see dolls from this line often (the last time was in 2019).  I have loved the Monogram line since it debuted in 2009 and couldn't resist a mega-giftset!  After taxes, tariffs, and shipping the price exceeded $300, but I still love her so.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 22 is Popular Monogram.

Here is the IT photo of the giftset.  It's really quite extraordinary.  The pink suit was inspired by John Galliano for Christian Dior 2007.

And look at all the mix and match playability!

Now ... something blue ....

When IT gets a faceup that becomes very popular, you can expect to see it over and over.  I almost didn't order the next doll because I feel like I have multiple versions of her already here; however, I couldn't resist the ensemble.  Just look at all those accessories!!!

And that face truly is gorgeous.

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 23 is Toast to Us Adele Makeda.

So, this makes me caught up for 2025!  The countdown is a few short weeks away and I think I have more than enough contenders for my Top 10!

Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 14 and Number 15

 If I were to complain about anything with Jamieshow/Owensu, it would have to be how close together they put new shipments and promote new fashion capsules.  For some reason, they are always within weeks of each other which can be quite a financial burden.  Just as you are paying your outstanding balance on an arriving shipment, the preview of a new collection pops up (or vice versa).   

Collectors received their orders from the Time & Timeless collection a couple weeks before the Wild At Heart capsule was announced.  I hadn't even had time to review and update my blog between the two!

I only pre-ordered two of the four dolls from this collection.  The first up was the second version of the Thea character mold.   Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promo photo:

And here is Thea in her stock wig wearing Look 10.  This doll definitely does not disappoint. (I can't believe she is still available for purchase, as of Nov. 9, in the storefront:  To Purchase Time & Timeless Thea on Jamieshow Website .)   Number 14 of Collecting Cycle 2025 is Time & Timeless Thea.  I have her wearing Time & Timeless Look 10.  (I added the hat pin, but everything else is stock.)

These ensembles certainly did not disappoint.  I can honestly say the Time & Timeless collection was the best "mass-produced" couture I've ever seen in this scale.  I don't usually post a video, but I can't emphasize enough how incredibly beautiful these items actually are.

If it looks familiar to you SITC fans out there, it's the Dior wedding dress Carrie wore for the fictional Vogue photoshoot.  Designer John Galliano for Dior 2007.

As a matter of fact, Time & Timeless had miniaturized four versions of John Galliano's collection:

Look 1 (modeled by Moments of Joy Grace) in Couture Wig 1 and the cloche hat from The Crazy Days Time & Timeless Collection:

Look 3 (modeled by Enchanted Lilly):

Although I own the other look, I've not put it on a doll yet.

I also purchased the second version of Daphne (she and Thea are production sisters as they first appeared in the same capsule, Legends).   Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promo photo:

Number 15 of Collecting Cycle 2025 is Time & Timeless Daphne.  (Seen here wearing Look 11)  

Since I started this video thing, I might as well include this one of Daphne!

This was also based on design by John Galliano for Dior in 2007.

In a previous post I had criticized Jamieshow/Owensu for including the same straight, long wigs with their dolls instead of using wigs from the collection.  It may be by coincidence, but this collection did just that and I couldn't be happier.  The wigs Thea and Daphne came with are outstanding and were sold separately in T & T for $45 each.  

These ensembles are truly extraordinary.  I can't even put into words how decadent they are.  The materials are expensive and the cuts are very generous!   So many folds and layers.   I wound up ordering eight of the 12 looks in this collection.  Here are some of the other Looks.

Look 8 with hat and shoes from The City Lights Accessory Set (sold separately).  The original ensemble had a flapper head band and cream shoes.  I thought this hat and shoes made it look less costume like.  The Model is Bonjour Paris Sabina.

Look 9 was put on a Jamieshow/Owensu mannequin (yes, they actually sold mannequins)!

This one should look familiar also, since it is miniature version of an Alexander McQueen:

It's easy to see how I lost my mind (and totally blew my budget) on this collection.  Jamieshow/Owensu is definitely elevating my collection to a level that will be difficult to compare to other dolls lines.