My Thoughts on Surrealist Gala by Integrity Toys X Sinuhe Guzman

[@luciamaclellan4976]

I so agree with you, should be sold separate. Love the red, but dont care for the black.

[@justchristophertv]

❤️

[@ThatJew305]

Agreed Food Stamp

[@jenneyblade]

I have a few pre orders and i did put in for these. So im sad and worried about what's to come because of the convention. Money is tight. Im having some regrets about some of my recent purchases because i liked these two. I have nothing like them and i do like a platinum, silver or blonde hair color. You make really good points about how things are going down this year. I will just sell some dolls smh. The life of a collector is full of tough dolly decisions! 😊

[@justchristophertv]

If that isn't the truth!! The life of a collector is full of tough dolly decisions!!! Personal nothing has been catching my attention lately, which is making it easier to save for convention. Which is where most of my engery is currently focused on.

[@ThatJew305]

I just ordered one, they were too plain. The shoes were blain

[@ThatJew305]

The shoes they stole from Mattel

[@ThatJew305]

Who left IT? Carol?

[@borgia1507]

Thank you for your review you always make me laugh! I loved these dolls, especially the one in black. I would love to see a collaboration with another designer. I think Integrity does need new fashion designers to liven things up. I think Mr. Guzman added some zip with this collection. I haven't been this excited about a doll in long time.

[@justchristophertv]

FI am honored I can make you laugh!! It is the best response to my videos! I try to make them light-hearted and informative. And agreed, I would love to see who Integrity Toys have lined up next.

[@Killerbee67]

I’m new to your channel so I’m catching up. Love listening to your thoughts also reading everyone’s comments.

[@justchristophertv]

You can always find something interesting in the comments! And Welcome!!!

[@TheKaseyfelker01]

I agree we need more dolls! I am like you and only collect FR and nu face. So I won’t even get any dolls until the end of the year . Love seeing your thoughts on all of the dolls ❤️

[@justchristophertv]

Thank you for watching and listening. Do you have any pre-orders? At the moment, I am focused on waiting for Rayna and Kyori. I hope that holds me down.

[@phoebedemontefalcon1423]

I agree with separating the dolls than doing a giftset.. on the business point though, they know these two are very polarizing . If they separate the sisters, one will sell more while the other will be 'meh'. So i think its ideal for them to combine the two so if someone only wants one , he will be forced to buy both.. no left outs.

[@makeupbydesic]

Honestly I completely agree with your statement about the dolls not being out! I felt that the reason that comment was said during the live was because so many collectors expressed frustration over the Poppy convention doll! I didn’t go for her because I don’t collect PP. However not being able to go to convention now the lines I collect I won’t have access to until the end of the year! I think it’s confusing and frustrating especially since I joined the club for those collections and this is my first year with the club. I’m disappointed. I did put in for these dolls and this is the first purchase besides the upgrade doll that I would make this year. It sucks that it’s all lottery because I haven’t had luck. I put in for Tenzin and wasn’t picked 😢. I really hope to get these I already plan to get the dolls repainted. I just hope they come out with something other than poppy or east 59th because I’m looking for other lines!

[@justchristophertv]

I'm sad to hear about how your first year is going, and I obviously feel your pain. If I may offer a different point of view. The gap in release can allow you to grow your dolls wardrobe and support independent designers. Also, it is a great opportunity to invest in a gift certificate to use later when dolls you are interested come out. I hope this is helpful

[@makeupbydesic]

@@justchristophertv thank you and yes I’ve been building on clothing collection from a few designers even started practicing making my own 😂 thank you so much for the kind words

[@Ohhlivia204]

I love these sisters. I think they will look much better in person. I am hoping Integrity will slow down with the releases since so many are scheduled to be ready to ship at the same time and I'm not rich 😂 I do agree that the slip up on Integrity's part is concerning, I expect more from them.

[@justchristophertv]

I am with you on being happy about the slow down on releases for the wallet. But I am ready for my Rayna to ship. I want a doll!! Lol

[@lorrainecurran9157]

I have 2 preorders , mermaid and the east 59th picnic basket girl .Sorry I don't pay much attention to their names.Oh, and the 3 fashion packs .that's it, and it's nearly August as you say. The gala girls are lovely but just far too expensive to have them shipped and stamp duty to Europe. I reckon they would work out over 500 euros. They are similar to mind games Jem if you look at a image of them with the red make up tones etc .

[@justchristophertv]

I feel for the out of the country collectors. Hat off for making it work, I can't even begin to imagine. I have 4 pre orders, and that's a mix of dolls and things. To me, the price is the price, meaning you are getting two dolls, so it sounds about right with the prices now a days. But hear you on how that makes it more difficult for you. More reasons why they should have been thought of as individuals. Allow people to decide what is best for their budget. It feel like lately, everything is a gift set, but I will receive it if they are cutting back on the number of releases. I do not keep up with Jem, but I can see that make up being similar.

[@brinac1.6.scaledolls]

Now that I think about it you hit the nail on the head, they do look like the mind game dolls 😂

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

I think it’s super strange the doll situation too. 4 fashion sets so far right? My pre orders this year are poppy and the girl with the bandana from registration and I just placed for the poppy convention doll, I put in the lottery for these two as well.

[@justchristophertv]

It has been a very slow year thus far. I am currently hoping that Rayna from registration is ready to ship soon. She and Kyori are the only dolls on my wait list.

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

@@justchristophertv Rayna! Thank you that’s what her name is

[@patiidoll]

I like the outfits minus the shoes. I do not like the dolls themselves so I am going to pass on them. Unfortunately, I have sooo many preorders: Kyori, the mermaid, 2 uprgrade dolls, 2 east 59th dolls from the recent lottery and that is not all xD Praying to dolly gods for a delayed shipping to the warehouse :D

[@justchristophertv]

First, congratulations on a long pre-order list. It seems like many in the club currently have the opposite, including myself. I only have 4 things. Secondly, you are not the first to mention the shoes. I think perhaps with different styling, they would make more sense.

[@Sewcialitecrew]

I’m going on 11 and I can’t ever recall it happening 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@justchristophertv]

Going on 11?

[@Sewcialitecrew]

@@justchristophertv years of collecting IT

[@c.w.2000]

I agree that they should be sold separately, and I think they should have different hair colours for variety. I still probably wouldn’t have purchased them, though. I like the styles, but not necessarily something I would pay that much for. I just calculated today that the $165 US dolls are now over $300 Canadian for me (with exchange and shipping). I am just a dabbler in IT, so I only buy 2 to 3 dolls a year anyway, but so far I haven’t seen anything this year that captivated me. I have the Sirene doll and the first 2 fashions on order, and I am looking forward to those. I hope Vaughn’s departure was not health-related but for better opportunities. I missed Mark’s design influence when he left, and then no one was hired to replace him. It’s important not to burn out the designers that are still there. The past few years have driven home that Integrity is a small-scale business that is vulnerable to production, staffing, and market fluctuations. I hope they can weather it.

[@justchristophertv]

I am also at a lost for words with doll collectors from Canada. Someone else was just asking about when the Ily4ever dolls would be in Canada, something I am surprised to hear. As well as the rate the doll collectors there have to pay!! It is insane. I also hope Vaughn's departure is not health related. What is currently happening with these gaps with in dolls shows they didn't think fast enough after Mark left. I know they are actively interviewing, but it seems like something that should have happened a year ago.

[@ChrisAndAurora2011]

NO!!! Who's going to design Monarchs going forward? Just when the male dolls were popping too!

[@justchristophertv]

No one has been named yet. And if I am not mistaken, the next Monarch line will be designed by a guest designer.

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Well you nailed this one! 🤣🤣🤣❤❤

[@justchristophertv]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Also I have NO pre-orders 😂😂😂😳 and that nuface and FR news is very sad. But my pockets are extremely happy!

[@justchristophertv]

That is the way to look at it!! Happy pockets!!

[@alexvelmon8747]

This is my second year in the club and believe me I am regretting it, because I have yet to see a doll that has given me the WAUUU effect. Evidently seeing the past of this firm and seeing the present it is clear to say that they are in crisis. If I talk about these last two dolls, I say that they are like looking at a shop window of a Chinese bazaar .... YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO LOOK!!! The feeling is that there is everything, but you don't really see anything, the story that justifies the designs are really funny, because you don't see any of what it describes, there is no coordination anywhere. What you see is a fetish Matrix outfit, oriental shoes (the only thing I liked), the look of a girl who wants to be part of the Mouline Rouge and uses for the casting the bed quilt of a great grandmother, can someone explain me why they put those jewels with colored stones with hummingbirds, I love hummingbirds, but these are perfect for the rings of my little nieces and the dolls ... eeeh two barbies with barbie makeup? I think there are really irreplaceable IT doll molds, dolls that if you didn't put them on direct sale you will never know the real statistic of sales they can have thanks to them, but I would invite you to go to eBay, only their prices could give you clues about it. I would also invite you to browse a Vogue from time to time, because there are trends and disappointments that can really help you to that inspiration that you see really lacking and not make recreations of looks so recurrent from the past that they already suck or are easy to recreate. I forgot something... which means the makeup format of this last set, aimed more at an Avon client than at two projects by Kay von D. I think I’ve stayed comfortable uffff...

[@justchristophertv]

I would first like to say I am always impressed with people who can express themselves so well in writing. 👏👏👏 I felt and understood every word you said!!! Like you, I didn't understand this set at all. I am saddened by how things are going. I wish I could say something encouraging about being a member, but even I have to admit this year has and continues to be rough. I told myself that even if it was for one doll, it was worth it to join. But I didn't think the day would come when the only two lines I am interested in would be put on hold.

[@douglaswild3852]

Yes I wish the dolls were offered separately. With all the preorders coming due soon including the pricy Kyori gift set plus the convention a $300 gift set is a lot right now.I like the Vanessa more than the Veronique although I normally a fan of both. I’m probably going to have to pass this time.

[@justchristophertv]

I agree that timing was not planned out correctly here.

[@brinac1.6.scaledolls]

This was a pass for me on the set. 1) I am not going to the convention. 2) I just recieved my Poppy in Paris, got both Tenzins and Bellamy and have Voilaine the mermaid coming along with 5 outfits. The timing of this set in my opinion is bad for collectors who are going to the convention and or have several preorders. 3) I would've loved them for purchase separately. If they had done them separately I would've ordered Vanessa as I love red and her makeup wasn't as loud as Veronique's for me. Imo. Also why didn't they make Veronique a redhead or a brunette or either maybe with highlights if they wanted to add blonde instead of making them look almost identical. For that they could've just sold Vanessa with both outfits for $200? Just my thoughts. I heard about the drama and found it weird. This is my 2nd year so I am still learning the different face sculpts let alone what # they are, I am still learning the different body types 6.0, 1.5 etc. confusing a little for me as some look very similar just a slight difference on some. Let alone the designers. It seems like way too much is going on at Integrity and that is causing delays etc. thanks for the review I agree with your opinions.❤❤❤

[@justchristophertv]

Congratulations on your new arrivals!! I hope you enjoy them to the fullest. You made some amazing points such as maybe making the Vanessa's with both fashions!!! O, I would have been so into that and would have entered. Because at that point, I would not mind getting my Vanessa customized.

[@ThatJew305]

It hurt when you said you don’t like blondes. I’m a blonde

[@justchristophertv]

O, that statement was about dolls. Not humans! Love for all! ❤️

[@ghosty4]

I barely like 20% of what Integrity releases in any given year. I don't want to dump on anyone's dream, and I am happy for this designer, getting to live their dream of designing an Integrity Toys doll set but I hate everything about this doll set.

[@justchristophertv]

And that is OK. Because we don't have to like everything.

[@terrig3842]

I can tell this set left you as confused as I am. Its busy and lacks cohesion. I appreciate the cape but it makes no sense. The outfits feel like someone bought a random clothing lot and tried to make outfits. I know I already shared the dolls look too similar to me. I like Vanessa more…but their screenings are largely forgettable. Its a swipe left for me. 😅

[@justchristophertv]

We are on the same page!!!

[@callherbadgal9731]

So… the designer is actually talented, however is much very much an acquired taste for his style. These dolls are not giving me anything. For $300 I want something WOW! The outfits are ok, but the accessories and the shoes are so busy and borderline tacky. The fact they did not know the sculpt they were using left me very “meh!”. Add to that that QC for IT lately has been very lacklustre and it’s a massive turn off. I’ll save for something worth my cash 💰

[@justchristophertv]

👏👏👏👏👏 agreed on all notes!!!