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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Jamieshow/Owensu La Vacanza
Similar to Integrity Toys, Jamieshow/Owensu Muses dolls are premiered prior to production. Â The actual number of items pre-ordered determines how many dolls and ensembles will be made. Â There were...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Poppy Palooza #12, #13, #14, and #15
No matter what is going on in the world, David Butry always seems to find a way to deliver Poppy Parker and her friends. Â Even though I may not be a fan of all versions of this doll, I am not immune to...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Versailles I and II - #16,...
On May 30th of this year, I celebrated my three-year anniversary collecting Jamieshow/Owensu Muses. Â Where Integrity Toys has fallen short delivering quality dolls to collectors since the pandemic,...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - #20 - When Integrity Toys Gets It Right - Get Ready...
It has been a minute since I've been excited for a new doll from Integrity Toys that wasn't Poppy Parker. That changed recently when a very special doll arrived.The 2nd exclusive doll for the 2023 W...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Catching Up With Integrity #21, #22, #23
It is fair to say that David Buttry is one of the most creative people in the doll collecting community. Â He has been the head designer for the Integrity Toys Poppy Parker line for 15 years now. Â One...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Jamieshow Owensu Legends Collection
The Jamieshow/Owensu Legend Collection arrived earlier this past month. Â Every time a box from this group arrives it is like Christmas and birthdays all rolled into one! Â I like to take my time and...
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Collecting Cycle 2024 - Number 26 - Integrity Toys Fashion Royalty Redefined...
I am actually a big fan of Kyori Sato (mold 1.0) and even prefer her to the refreshed version (only two mold 2.0 have had any staying power in my collection: Â Karma and Prosperous Complexity). Â Â When...
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Integrity Toys Stilettos Out Convention Dolls
Before I post, I have to emphasize that I did not attend the Stilettos Out convention, but just like attendees I didn't see any of these dolls in person before purchasing anything! Â LOL! Â I delayed...
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Best of 2024 - Number 10 - When In Paris Poppy Parker
It is hard to believe that 2025 is just 10 short days away! Â A quarter of the twenty-first century almost behind us! Â Dang, I feel old!Unless you attended the Integrity Toys (IT) Stilettos Out doll...
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Best of 2024 - Number 9 - Pink Glam Adele Makeda
It was a pretty slim year for the Fashion Royalty line from Integrity Toys (IT). Â Produced in 2024, there were six FR ladies included in the Stilettos Out Convention, one W Club Upgrade doll, and then...
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Best of 2024 - Number 8 - Get Ready With Me Nadja Rhymes
I have already completed a review of this gifset: Get Ready With Me Review. Â I am a huge fan of this mold and character and love a good giftset with mix and match options. Â I am also a fan of casual...
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Best of 2024 - Number 7 - No. 7
I thought it was appropriate that the doll with the name No. 7 fill the Number 7 slot of my countdown.Integrity Toys (IT) designer Jessy Ayala definitely favors the NuFace line of dolls, and he is very...
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Best of 2024 - Number 6 - Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Versailles Collection
Where IT has had a disappointing year with production dolls outside the convention, another doll line had three collections land in 2024. Â Words really do not do justice to Jamieshow/Owensu Muses....
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Best of 2024 - Number 5
The next doll in my countdown was one of the last to be reviewed in my blog (See: Redefined Luxury Kyori Sato ).  As I mentioned earlier, one of the key factors in selecting dolls for my countdown is...
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Best of 2024 - Number 4
I realize that, in many ways, it doesn't seem quite fair comparing Integrity Toys products with Jamieshow/Owensu Muses. Â Both companies produce beautiful 1:6 scale collectible fashion dolls. Â An...
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Best of 2024 - Number 3
It's fair to say that there is usually at least one "stand-out" doll from every Integrity Toys (IT) convention. One doll that is just so exceptional she becomes an instant success and future grail....
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Best of 2024 - Number 2 -
 Jamieshow designer OwenSu has this unique way of taking a theme that could easily become "cliche" or "costumey" and making it classy, unexpected, and couture.  Previous examples are his Go East and...
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... So Where Can I Buy One of These Jamieshow/Owensu Muses?
It just so happens that my countdown coincided with the latest release promotion for Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Time & Timeless.My favorite dolls from 2024 were the Daphne and Thea from the Legend...
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Best of 2024 - Number 1
I think I have emphasized enough that the primary focus of my countdown is the "playability" of items included. Â That's why the majority of the dolls listed have multiple wardrobe options. Â The only...
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2025 - First Doll of 2025 - Baby Blue Imogen Lennox
I can't believe it is already April, and I am just completing my first post of the year. Last year was not one of favorite collecting years. My sweet husband was recovering from a major car accident...
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Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Garden Party - Numbers 2, 3, and 4 of 2025
When Jamieshow/Owensu releases new promotions for forthcoming capsules, it is nothing short of overwhelming. Â The dolls are always extraordinary, and the complete ensembles are simply beyond anything...
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Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 5 The Return of Dominion Dolls
 In 2023, a good doll friend of mine introduced me to Dominion Dolls and I wound up adding two of them  to my collection.  Here is the link to my review of those dolls: Dominion Doll Review . Just as...
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"The Masterpiece" - The Latest Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Collection Pre-order...
If you've been admiring the Jamieshow/Owensu Muses from afar and have considered purchasing from this brand, here is your chance. Â Introducing "The Masterpiece":"Masterpiece" is now being offered on...
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Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 6 - Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Premier Sasha
I wasn't quite sure how to count this next incoming doll. Â I didn't actually spend any money on her, but she is new to my collection.One of the most fulfilling things about collecting dolls is...
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Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 7 and Number 8 - The Swans
In addition to their regular fashion capsules, Jamieshow/Owensu usually produces a special edition each year. 2024 was the 15th Anniversary of Jamieshow (even though the re-launch of the Muses line...
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