Jem Collection - Award Night Jem

Meet Hollywood Boulevard's biggest star attraction—Award Night Jem! The Academy Award season was approaching fast and the anticipation of the evening was felt by all as Jerrica and the Holograms gathered around the television set to watch the news report for “Best Actress” in a motion picture. After several minutes in, the nominees were announced and Jem was among a few who were nominated! Without delay, Jerrica and the Holograms leaped up in unison and couldn't regain control of their emotions as they cheered for their loving sister. The noteworthy news of her nomination traveled fast, prompting a highly publicized feature in Daily News Tribune, and Rock Scene Magazine, along with an appearance on the Harriet Horn show where she sat shoulder to shoulder with fellow nominees: Sigorny Reever, Meryl Saint and Geraldine Pathos. Harriet didn't waste one second firing up her grill to roast Jem on her acting abilities, and branded the Pop star as an unusual candidate for an Academy Award. Harriet then went on to claim that music suited her better than acting! Sigorny chimed in and actually complimented her acting skills, leaving the door wide open for Meryl to question Jem's studying credentials, for which Jem replied that she never studied formally and worked hard instead. Well, the grits hit the fan, when Geraldine lumped off of the couch and argued that Jem had the nerve to compete with actresses who have spent years at their craft! After Harriet caused a riff between Sigorny and Geraldine, the word came in from the producers that the entire airing of the show was the most watched broadcast of Ms. Horns career, and was also labeled the “Showdown of the Year” with Geraldine vs Jem. Content with the outcome of the night, Harriet closed the show with yet another successful roast. While on the set of her latest film, Jem received a telegram inviting herself and the Holograms to a party at French director François Trésor's mansion, in Beverly Hills. Kimber grew wide-eyed at the news, but Jem wasn't sure what to think considering her unfamiliarity with him. Still, she didn't want to pass up the opportunity to attend such a lavish soirée. Tinseltown's biggest and brightest descended on his 5,000 square front lawn, and also near the backyard pool, where most of the A-list actors stood around boasting about their latest accomplishments in film. Jem arrived on the arm of Rio, and Kimber was attached to Sean Harrison. The five entertainers were in heaven as they hobnobbed with the best of the best in the industry. Then François approached Jem from left field with an offer to appear in his new film. Flattered by his offer, Jem asked if he'd allow her to finish her prior commitment to Mr. Sands, but François declined and walked off in a fit of anger. Horrified by what occurred, but struck silly at the sight of Kimber and Sean sitting in the jacuzzi fully dressed and sipping wine, Jem decided to enjoy the remainder of her night and walked away with her beau. At just about a split sec later, Raya ran full throttle towards Jem and dragged her over to the pool where she witnessed François flouncing around with a group of news reporters who were attentive as he began lying and badmouthing her. It was Rio to the rescue, and the partygoers didn't waste time clearing a path as he walked over to the disgruntled director, picked him up and slammed him into the pool! Out of concern for François LIFE, Jem, secretly grinning at the altercation, grabbed Rio by the arm, and the two gladly walked away. In the weeks to come, Jem was hard at work on her Howard Sands production, and also found time to play bridesmaid to her younger sister, Kimber Benton. Unfortunately, the union between Kimber and Jeff was short-lived, and Jem—being the nobel sister that she is—stood by Kimber's side and dried her tears as she canceled her own wedding. After a chaotic week of events, Jem was finally prepared to screen her film, Starbright, at World Studios, and she invited a list of actors and entertainers to join her, including Hollywood's leading man, Flint Westwood. While standing in the entranceway of the theater room, Jem came face to face yet again with François Trésor and the two started up an argument regarding his reason for attending her premier. This time, Trésor rattled not only one cage, but TWO, as Rio and Flint, who were more than happy to defend Jem's honor, balled up their fists and growled for the miserable director to split or GET SPLIT! While inside, Jem walked on stage to present her film to an audience of fellow Academy members, but the atmosphere shifted, when an obsessed Trésor began slandering her name to an actress seated next to him, and got his sick thrills out of hooting and hollering through her introduction. Finally, the time had come for the 60th Annual Academy Awards and Jem was anxious, but she tried to hold it together while she waited outside on the steps of her mansion with her sisters. Kimber tried to ease the moment with a joke and it proved to work as Jem loosened up and giggled. Several feet away, a white limousine pulled up the driveway and parked at the doorstep. Eventually, the door swung open and out popped Rio, Anthony, an injured Sean...and Jeff Wright who was fresh off of his marriage to Kimber and was free to escort Aja and Raya to the ceremony. Jem and her entourage arrived to a sea of flashing lights, time-ticking cameras, and thousands of hyperactive fans all focused and taking notes on the appearance of her beautiful gown! The Goodyear airship scoped down on the star-studded event as Jem made her way up the red carpet with Rio happily glued to her hip. Inside, the show moved right along with multi-platinum recording artist Lena Lerner and her son Dominic presenting the category for “Makeup!” Kimber quickly grew impatient with the show, but promptly assured her sister that she's sure to win. Then Flint Westwood approached the podium to present the category for “Best Actress!” A hush fell over the room. Jem held her breath. Shana gripped Anthony's arm. Aja squeezed Raya's hand. And Kimber crossed her fingers as Flint read the nominees...only to discover that Jem didn't win! Disheartened by her loss to Geraldine Pathos, Jem lowered her head and applauded her foe as she sat paralyzed with sadness. While on stage to accept her award, the un-thinkable occurred, when Geraldine apologized to Jem in front of the world for her actions on the Harriet Horn show, and Jem was gracious enough to mouth the words “Thank You” to her adversary. She then raised one exquisite heel after the other and stepped forward to the powder room for a good cry with Kimber, along with several other Academy nominees. A minute later, outside in the lobby, Jem stood hand in hand with Rio and proceeded to exit the building...when suddenly, without warning, the consummate actress was approached by a member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with news that she had earned her own celebrity star on Hollywood Boulevard! On that very day, it became clear to everyone that Hollywood Jem was eternal!

 

Integrity's Design Team has created, from one of my favorite episodes, “Hollywood Jem, Part Two”, an exquisitely unflawed gem that has now become a personal favorite of mine, and I am proud to grace my collection with her superstar presence! Award Night Jem actually started out as an ‘80s prototype doll, among a handful of other characters, but stalled early on before reaching the mass marketing stage. Personally, I regard both the prototype doll and the updated version as equitably attractive. Nevertheless, it's 2016, and we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Starlight Music's reigning songstress. This goes without saying, but there's NOT ONE FLAW AVAILABLE to critique! Her larger-than-life tresses are the equivalent to pink cotton candy as it too looks deliciously appealing! This time around, Jem chose minimal assistance from Synergy, and after selecting the perfect gown for her special night, she opted for her sisters to glam her up. So, Raya began the styling process on her hair, primping, teasing and tousling ever so lightly, and ending with a precise sweep to the side. And then, Kimber simultaneously rolled out Jem's makeup from the “West End Girls” collection and started off with a light application of pink highlighter, in “Causing a Commotion”, to her brow bones. Raya returned and proceeded with a fair amount of light purple eyeshadow, in “Little Lies”, to cover Jem's lids and lower lash lines, and finished up with a wide oval-shaped wing of dark purple eyeshadow, in “New Sensation”, pressed into the creases of her eyelids. Eager to contribute to her sister's joyous celebration, Shana stepped in and brought it all together with a thick, sharp, black wing across Jem's eyelids with her “Breakout” eyeliner, and then drew a heavy line on her lash lines and smudge it in oh so well! The end result perfectly showcases a strong allure that's guaranteed to captivate the inner soul of any man who stands before her. But there's really no need for Rio to concern himself with losing his glittering prize to another man because Jem's got eyes only for him! Aja took over and applied an even amount of “Paisley Park” lipstick and a few coats of “Perpetually Pink” lipgloss to wet her luscious, award-winning smile. She completed her work with a quick manicure of “Blossomed Petals” nail polish that's identical to the color of her gown, finally perfecting the touches needed for this momentous evening! And while I'm on the subject of her elegant gown, I have no damn choice but to declare the one-piece, rippling garment AN INCOMPARABLE MASTERPIECE! The structure is very impressive and spins my mind into overdrive every time I look at it! I mean, c'mon now, Jem became a Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient the same night while wearing it, so that only adds further sedimental value than originally intended. As she stands before a horde of shutterbugs, Jem shows off the details of this pink glamorous creation by running her fingers across the deep set of ruffles and widespread collar. She then swipes her index finger along the low-cut v-shaped collar of the gold bodice and shows off her thin gold belt with its fuchsia feather. Moving lower, she raises the floral-shaped bottom of her dress up to her knees while exposing her glittery light pink stockings for the paparazzi to immortalize on camera! Jem enjoys tantalizing the press by flashing her million dollar smile while playfully clapping her pink designer heels together as though she's experiencing a dream. There's a particular material used for these amazing heels and I'm not exactly sure what kind. However, I do know that I am crushing HARD on the style and color! I am also taken aback by the craftsmanship to her gold, star-shaped neck clasp. There's only one woman in the WORLD who could model a dress that's unlike any other around—in this case, a dress that's as beautiful as herself—and STILL stand out in a crowd of thousands as the most glamorous human being in attendance, and that is Jem!

 

I must pay my respects to the Design Team at Integrity Toys for this beautiful gift of art! You can clearly see the level of talent that went into designing this doll and it shows all over, from side to side, front to back, up, down and all around. To be perfectly honest, I am not concerned with rating/comparing her with previous or additional variations because I've now received this version here and she is hands down my favorite! 💐💝

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