Cult Classics from NECA

The classics return in this newly packaged assortment offering up some of the most popular Cult Classics figures of the past 5 years.

This series includes Pinhead from Hellraiser, Brain from Gremlins 2, Michael Myers from Rob Zombie's Halloween, Eric Draven from The Crow, and a new version of Beetlejuice in his wedding tuxedo from Beetlejuice.


Figures are on new slimmer blister card packaging and come with accessories.

Charisma Is Adora-ble

On Oct. 13, 2009, Charisma Brands announced the acquisition of Adora Doll founded by David Lin and Frank Ren. Charisma is already shipping 2009 Adora product to customers and will introduce 2010 Adora designs at IDEX and Toy Fair tradeshows beginning in January 2010. Adora’s longtime customer service and sales administrator, Sandy Fawzi, will join the Charisma team and will continue in her important role as in the past.

“The decision to sell our business was not easy. We chose Charisma and have confidence in their commitment to the Adora brand and their ability to maintain the reputation we have worked hard to build. Charisma has a fine reputation and I believe they will continue to be very successful with Adora as they build upon what we started. Charisma has the team that make Adora even better,” says Lin.

“We thank David and Frank for their confidence in Charisma to be stewards of Adora—a brand that they passionately built nearly a decade ago,” states Anthony Shutts, president and CEO of Charisma. “We continue to focus on building Charisma’s portfolio of amazing collectible brands and are thrilled to welcome the Adora to our family. We are constantly looking for unique, well-respected brands to compliment our existing brands.”

Adora joins other award-winning collectible brands of Marie Osmond, Paradise Galleries, Kewpie and Penny Brite.

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Billy Herrington - Man or Pumpkin?

I understand he's popular in Japan.

You can bet Glenn's getting one!

Meet Gwen

Meet Gwen Thompson, American Girl's newest

addition to its doll family. Credit: American Girl

American Girl released an addition to its collection of sociologically accurate dolls this year -- and she's homeless.The Wisconsin-based company, whose Web site declares that it celebrates girls and all they can be, is well-known for its tasteful, well-researched dolls reflecting certain periods in American history.

Now, Gwen Thompson joins the company's line.Gwen's story is told through another doll's biography, which, according to The New York Post, is decidedly modern: Her father ran out on the family and her mother lost her job. By winter, the fatherless family is living in their car. The doll sells for $95 and is available online or at American Girl retail locations.

Pole Dancing Anyone?

Gizmodo has an item about a new doll. Does it burp? Does it breastfeed? Nope. It dances. On a pole.If anyone was wondering if the world was doomed, here is your confirmation.The scoop on this new plaything came from Gizmodo's Jesus Diaz, and features a somewhat grainy photo of a doll in a shiny dress hanging on a pole. A giant heart emblazoned with the word "Pole Dance" is at the top.

The box promises "Style." "Interesting." "Music." "Flash." "Up and Down." "Go Round and Round." It might've said "Ewww," "Gross," "Criminal"," but in all likelihood the upstanding manufacturers ran out of room. No mention is made of inserting money anywhere.In an email message, Diaz told us today: "As far as I can tell, it's a real product. It didn't seem PhotoShopped to me. It feels more like the typical Chinese-made product you can only find in low cost stores."

We were unable to confirm the actual existence of this product. Google searches turn up nothing more than references to the Gizmodo item. So perhaps there is some hope for the planet.Then again, maybe not.In case you haven't noticed, pole-dancing has become mainstream. Miley Cyrus' recent performance on the Teen Choice Awards on August 10th generated a lot of controversy.

Young at Heart Doll Club Halloween Luncheon

Trick or Treat With Ginny ~ Event Doll

The YAHDC and friends honored Arline Shapiro of Meyers Doll shop on Saturday, October 3rd with a Ginny luncheon at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, NJ.

With many attending dressed in colorful costumes and a huge doll raffle and sales room, there was no shortage of fun!

The above event doll is available for $85. Along with this

delightful doll, you'll receive the table favor and a paper doll designed by YAHDC's very own Pat Rooney!

Call 215-627-5790 for ordering info.

More from Intrgrity's Convention

We could hardly believe that it was Saturday already! The final day of the convention proved to be another busy day, full of activities. Guests had workshops, the Museum, the Souvenir Shop (in case they had not already received enough goodies), the raffle room and the Design-A-Doll Studio to take in on this final day of the convention. Guests also had the opportunity to view the incredible competition entries. Every attendee could vote for their favorite doll but had to wait until the final evening's event to know which entry won.

The W Club luncheon proved to be, yet again, one of the highlights of the convention. After the ballroom doors were opened, members were left breathless when they saw the AvantGuards Vanishing Point centerpiece doll. Guests were given a wig and shoe set as a special gift for attending the event and the chance to purchase the centerpiece doll as well.

There were a number of items on display during the luncheon, including Fashion Fuel, the W Club exclusive AvantGuards fashion and a brand new Integrity Toys Direct Poppy Parker gift set (the one that was sneak-peeked at Friday's luncheon!). Information on pricing and when the gift set will be released will be announced later but we have a few quick photos for you.

Poppy Parker Gift Set

*Props in photos not included.

Also, among some other gossip and sneaks, attendees were privy to some sneak peek photos of 3 new Poppy Parker dolls that are scheduled to arrive in January. W Club members went away from the luncheon with happy smiles on their faces!

The Saturday night ballroom looked magical as guests entered to see that t he centerpiece doll was another new star in the Integrity Toys line up...Dania Zarr in Optic Clash. Every attendee wanted the chance to purchase this beauty!

Dania Zarr Optic Clash

Not only did each table look incredible, but the final piece to their Fashion Royalty Gift Set was also waiting for them. The Fashion Royalty character was none other than Natalia Fatalé! Natalia looked ravishing in her pale blue lingerie, her long, flowing mane of red and her fine porcelain complexion. Our super sleuths managed to discover that Natalia had been busy developing a skin lightening formula and decided to test the cream on herself (her assistant refused and was promptly fired). You can see the results of Natalia's little experiment in the photos.

This completed gift set is called Power Game Natalia Fatalé and contains a complete mix-and-match set of fashions and accessories for every convention attendee!

Natalia Fatalé Gift Set Power Game

After yet another fabulous meal, the moment we all had been waiting for arrived. With thunderous applause, Jason unveiled the exclusive Jason Wu Event VI convention doll....Elise Jolie in Blue Blood! This new character has an important tie to Veronique's past...Elise is the daughter of Veronique's former finishing school teacher, Mademoiselle Jolie. Elise uses her mother's maiden name for business purposes.

Elise Jolie in Blue Blood

*Luggage in photo is included.Time really does fly when you are having so much fun. The convention ended after the events on Saturday night and now the Integrity Team is trying to recover from this incredible week. We would like to thank everyone who attended this year and made this convention absolutely fabulous! We hope we see the rest of you that were unable to attend at some future event.