kesenia1
East 59th New York
Last week the new collection has been revealed. I was hospitalized for a few days, so I am a bit late on this reveal. We got hints first and I thought the new FR collection was about to be revealed. Instead, we got totally new collection with new sculpts and body, how exciting! The collection reminds me of Monogram collection a lot! Too bad they didn't use Monogram body for these. The new body is a fusion of Poppy Parker upper legs, Industry lower legs, arms (do not remember, I think old FR) and revised Victoire Roux torso. I do not like how the body sounds. IMO Poppy has very slim thighs, and Industry feet are very small. I just hope the body will have that "heavy" feel to it and not light like Industry body has. That was a major turndown for me and the reason why I sold my MLP. Here are my thoughts, from left to right:
Luxurious Leisure Constance Madssen - Very eye catching, I think she is very popular. I am not sold on the outfit. The pants have strange fit IMO. The accessories are recycled. We already saw the same earrings, bracelets, sunglasses and the bag on several other dolls. The pillow has been included in the previous Victoire releases, as well as the hat. I do not see the justification for the $135 price. I love red lips and raven hair, though. The sculpt is not very distinctive. I am not into the eyebrows style.
Captivating Cocktails Constance Madssen - I think this is a better offering of this character. She comes with two pairs of shoes (though both plastic), two cocktail glasses and painted gloved hands. The suit looks like it is very well made (the best outfit IMO). Love the material they used. She looks very classy. Love the hairstyle, but not the screening (which is the same as on the other doll).
Glittering Gala Evelyn Weaverton - This is the first offering of this character. I actually quite like this sculpt, I love her chin, striking cheekbones and pouty lips. I think she will be a killer in person. Those eyebrows! Love the screening and the color palette of the makeup (lovely green eyes and violet eyeshadow). The downside of this doll is the outfit. Pretty boring, we already had similar outfits (last year's Poppy) and the construction of the dress is simple. Not sure how the attachable train will look like in person. The style of the dress reminds me a lot on Monte Carlo Vanessa. Don't know what is going on with those plastic sandals for the beach. Love the headpiece and the new jewelry. Oh and the widow's peak. Sans outfit, my favorite doll.
Classic Glamour Evelyn Weaverton - I am not sure what to think about this one. I love the screening, which is the same as for the previous one, but I do not like the outfit and the hairstyle. Those ill-fitted pants are totally out of place. Maybe long white skirt would be more appropriate. The makeup accessories are totally playline IMO and do not fit in the overall concept. If they included makeup case, it would all make more sense. Love the hair color.
Overall, I think this collection is interesting. If the price was between $75-$99 I would probably get at least two: Glittering Gala Evelyn and Captivating Cocktails Constance. Instead, I keep comparing them with NuFace and FR girls which has much more superior body and high-end fashions and that prevents me from preordering them. I decided to wait and see FR and NuFace collections. If I do not preorder anything and if these ladies look nice in person, I will get one or two.
What do you think guys, did you preorder any and why?
*Photos belong to the IT*
East 59th New York
Last week the new collection has been revealed. I was hospitalized for a few days, so I am a bit late on this reveal. We got hints first and I thought the new FR collection was about to be revealed. Instead, we got totally new collection with new sculpts and body, how exciting! The collection reminds me of Monogram collection a lot! Too bad they didn't use Monogram body for these. The new body is a fusion of Poppy Parker upper legs, Industry lower legs, arms (do not remember, I think old FR) and revised Victoire Roux torso. I do not like how the body sounds. IMO Poppy has very slim thighs, and Industry feet are very small. I just hope the body will have that "heavy" feel to it and not light like Industry body has. That was a major turndown for me and the reason why I sold my MLP. Here are my thoughts, from left to right:
Luxurious Leisure Constance Madssen - Very eye catching, I think she is very popular. I am not sold on the outfit. The pants have strange fit IMO. The accessories are recycled. We already saw the same earrings, bracelets, sunglasses and the bag on several other dolls. The pillow has been included in the previous Victoire releases, as well as the hat. I do not see the justification for the $135 price. I love red lips and raven hair, though. The sculpt is not very distinctive. I am not into the eyebrows style.
Captivating Cocktails Constance Madssen - I think this is a better offering of this character. She comes with two pairs of shoes (though both plastic), two cocktail glasses and painted gloved hands. The suit looks like it is very well made (the best outfit IMO). Love the material they used. She looks very classy. Love the hairstyle, but not the screening (which is the same as on the other doll).
Glittering Gala Evelyn Weaverton - This is the first offering of this character. I actually quite like this sculpt, I love her chin, striking cheekbones and pouty lips. I think she will be a killer in person. Those eyebrows! Love the screening and the color palette of the makeup (lovely green eyes and violet eyeshadow). The downside of this doll is the outfit. Pretty boring, we already had similar outfits (last year's Poppy) and the construction of the dress is simple. Not sure how the attachable train will look like in person. The style of the dress reminds me a lot on Monte Carlo Vanessa. Don't know what is going on with those plastic sandals for the beach. Love the headpiece and the new jewelry. Oh and the widow's peak. Sans outfit, my favorite doll.
Classic Glamour Evelyn Weaverton - I am not sure what to think about this one. I love the screening, which is the same as for the previous one, but I do not like the outfit and the hairstyle. Those ill-fitted pants are totally out of place. Maybe long white skirt would be more appropriate. The makeup accessories are totally playline IMO and do not fit in the overall concept. If they included makeup case, it would all make more sense. Love the hair color.
Overall, I think this collection is interesting. If the price was between $75-$99 I would probably get at least two: Glittering Gala Evelyn and Captivating Cocktails Constance. Instead, I keep comparing them with NuFace and FR girls which has much more superior body and high-end fashions and that prevents me from preordering them. I decided to wait and see FR and NuFace collections. If I do not preorder anything and if these ladies look nice in person, I will get one or two.
What do you think guys, did you preorder any and why?
*Photos belong to the IT*