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Quote from: Galactica on August 18, 2016, 01:55:44 PMQuote from: Wardah on August 17, 2016, 06:51:50 PMQuote from: Galactica on August 17, 2016, 04:44:24 PMQuote from: Medley79 on August 16, 2016, 10:43:13 AMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Agreed on both! I wonder if they really limit how many they make? I'd be curious to know...is it like 10 of each doll? The Jem dolls they make seem to sell out.Well- being a long time Integrity doll collector - and a member of the wclub forum (where the current members are discussing these) I can answer some of the questions:1. Edition size and will they stick to it: The edition sizes are 500 each- Integrity actually means 500 when it says 500 so you will not see the dolls again once they are gone. You could see the same character, but it would have a different hairstyle and outfit and face screening. 2. Who are they targeting? : Mostly people who already collect Integrity dolls- the Jem line is ending so they are posed to take the place of that collection. Also collectors lines like Dynamite Girls and Color Infusion seem into them. There are also plenty of Silkstone collectors that like popculture type dolls (like Tokidoki barbie). However, based on the super small edition size (500 is on the smaller side) and the fact that they are being sold only through the Integrity direct shop- it doesn't look like they are trying to reach beyond their own established market. I will say based on the reaction in the wclub already- these dolls are popular and likely to sell out fairly quickly. Especially Fluttershy and Applejack. Edition sizes of 500 (except for a couple of unpopular looks/obscure characters) have sold out pretty fast in the Jem line so I think these will sell out fast too. Personally I think they are adorable and creative and I wish I could get them all! But I can't really afford to do that- so I might just get my favorites. Fluttershy, Twilight and... maybe Pinkie. I'll look for Rainbow Dash's accessories on ebay. AJ is cute- but I don't know if I need him. I really like the Rarity boy's hair and accessories- but not his outfit so much. The company actually presented the dolls via a webinar to the wclub members- and one thing that the designer said that was exciting- was that his "favorite" in the collection- has not yet been revealed. He was soooo excited- I have to assume based on this comment that there is a Chrysalis or Luna or Nightmare Moon type doll coming up (or at least I HOPE so)Just out of curiosity do you think there will be male dolls for Fluttershy and Twilight or female dolls for the other 4?It probably depends on how long the license runs- since the dolls are just "fans" of the characters- they can be either sex, and look any way the designer wants.But- we didn't start getting repeat characters in the Jem line until the third year- and I don't see this line lasting quite so long (but who knows).I have a feeling the designer is planning characters based on other ponies first- like maybe Luna or Muffins.You also mentioned the Jem line is ending. Was that last bunch the last ones ever or are they planning on going out with a bang?
Quote from: Wardah on August 17, 2016, 06:51:50 PMQuote from: Galactica on August 17, 2016, 04:44:24 PMQuote from: Medley79 on August 16, 2016, 10:43:13 AMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Agreed on both! I wonder if they really limit how many they make? I'd be curious to know...is it like 10 of each doll? The Jem dolls they make seem to sell out.Well- being a long time Integrity doll collector - and a member of the wclub forum (where the current members are discussing these) I can answer some of the questions:1. Edition size and will they stick to it: The edition sizes are 500 each- Integrity actually means 500 when it says 500 so you will not see the dolls again once they are gone. You could see the same character, but it would have a different hairstyle and outfit and face screening. 2. Who are they targeting? : Mostly people who already collect Integrity dolls- the Jem line is ending so they are posed to take the place of that collection. Also collectors lines like Dynamite Girls and Color Infusion seem into them. There are also plenty of Silkstone collectors that like popculture type dolls (like Tokidoki barbie). However, based on the super small edition size (500 is on the smaller side) and the fact that they are being sold only through the Integrity direct shop- it doesn't look like they are trying to reach beyond their own established market. I will say based on the reaction in the wclub already- these dolls are popular and likely to sell out fairly quickly. Especially Fluttershy and Applejack. Edition sizes of 500 (except for a couple of unpopular looks/obscure characters) have sold out pretty fast in the Jem line so I think these will sell out fast too. Personally I think they are adorable and creative and I wish I could get them all! But I can't really afford to do that- so I might just get my favorites. Fluttershy, Twilight and... maybe Pinkie. I'll look for Rainbow Dash's accessories on ebay. AJ is cute- but I don't know if I need him. I really like the Rarity boy's hair and accessories- but not his outfit so much. The company actually presented the dolls via a webinar to the wclub members- and one thing that the designer said that was exciting- was that his "favorite" in the collection- has not yet been revealed. He was soooo excited- I have to assume based on this comment that there is a Chrysalis or Luna or Nightmare Moon type doll coming up (or at least I HOPE so)Just out of curiosity do you think there will be male dolls for Fluttershy and Twilight or female dolls for the other 4?It probably depends on how long the license runs- since the dolls are just "fans" of the characters- they can be either sex, and look any way the designer wants.But- we didn't start getting repeat characters in the Jem line until the third year- and I don't see this line lasting quite so long (but who knows).I have a feeling the designer is planning characters based on other ponies first- like maybe Luna or Muffins.
Quote from: Galactica on August 17, 2016, 04:44:24 PMQuote from: Medley79 on August 16, 2016, 10:43:13 AMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Agreed on both! I wonder if they really limit how many they make? I'd be curious to know...is it like 10 of each doll? The Jem dolls they make seem to sell out.Well- being a long time Integrity doll collector - and a member of the wclub forum (where the current members are discussing these) I can answer some of the questions:1. Edition size and will they stick to it: The edition sizes are 500 each- Integrity actually means 500 when it says 500 so you will not see the dolls again once they are gone. You could see the same character, but it would have a different hairstyle and outfit and face screening. 2. Who are they targeting? : Mostly people who already collect Integrity dolls- the Jem line is ending so they are posed to take the place of that collection. Also collectors lines like Dynamite Girls and Color Infusion seem into them. There are also plenty of Silkstone collectors that like popculture type dolls (like Tokidoki barbie). However, based on the super small edition size (500 is on the smaller side) and the fact that they are being sold only through the Integrity direct shop- it doesn't look like they are trying to reach beyond their own established market. I will say based on the reaction in the wclub already- these dolls are popular and likely to sell out fairly quickly. Especially Fluttershy and Applejack. Edition sizes of 500 (except for a couple of unpopular looks/obscure characters) have sold out pretty fast in the Jem line so I think these will sell out fast too. Personally I think they are adorable and creative and I wish I could get them all! But I can't really afford to do that- so I might just get my favorites. Fluttershy, Twilight and... maybe Pinkie. I'll look for Rainbow Dash's accessories on ebay. AJ is cute- but I don't know if I need him. I really like the Rarity boy's hair and accessories- but not his outfit so much. The company actually presented the dolls via a webinar to the wclub members- and one thing that the designer said that was exciting- was that his "favorite" in the collection- has not yet been revealed. He was soooo excited- I have to assume based on this comment that there is a Chrysalis or Luna or Nightmare Moon type doll coming up (or at least I HOPE so)Just out of curiosity do you think there will be male dolls for Fluttershy and Twilight or female dolls for the other 4?
Quote from: Medley79 on August 16, 2016, 10:43:13 AMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Agreed on both! I wonder if they really limit how many they make? I'd be curious to know...is it like 10 of each doll? The Jem dolls they make seem to sell out.Well- being a long time Integrity doll collector - and a member of the wclub forum (where the current members are discussing these) I can answer some of the questions:1. Edition size and will they stick to it: The edition sizes are 500 each- Integrity actually means 500 when it says 500 so you will not see the dolls again once they are gone. You could see the same character, but it would have a different hairstyle and outfit and face screening. 2. Who are they targeting? : Mostly people who already collect Integrity dolls- the Jem line is ending so they are posed to take the place of that collection. Also collectors lines like Dynamite Girls and Color Infusion seem into them. There are also plenty of Silkstone collectors that like popculture type dolls (like Tokidoki barbie). However, based on the super small edition size (500 is on the smaller side) and the fact that they are being sold only through the Integrity direct shop- it doesn't look like they are trying to reach beyond their own established market. I will say based on the reaction in the wclub already- these dolls are popular and likely to sell out fairly quickly. Especially Fluttershy and Applejack. Edition sizes of 500 (except for a couple of unpopular looks/obscure characters) have sold out pretty fast in the Jem line so I think these will sell out fast too. Personally I think they are adorable and creative and I wish I could get them all! But I can't really afford to do that- so I might just get my favorites. Fluttershy, Twilight and... maybe Pinkie. I'll look for Rainbow Dash's accessories on ebay. AJ is cute- but I don't know if I need him. I really like the Rarity boy's hair and accessories- but not his outfit so much. The company actually presented the dolls via a webinar to the wclub members- and one thing that the designer said that was exciting- was that his "favorite" in the collection- has not yet been revealed. He was soooo excited- I have to assume based on this comment that there is a Chrysalis or Luna or Nightmare Moon type doll coming up (or at least I HOPE so)
Quote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Agreed on both! I wonder if they really limit how many they make? I'd be curious to know...is it like 10 of each doll? The Jem dolls they make seem to sell out.
I really like them, but they are too rich for my blood. I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly.
Hmm.I appreciate the bio blurbs that have been released for them. That said, why weren't these characters given names along with their online profile names? I mean, I totally renamed my Barbies, but she had a name. This online persona seems kinda impersonal, IMHO. I'm really unclear about what audience they were going for.
I'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly.
Quote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Bronies? It's like Barbie in cosplay.
Quote from: FarDreamer on August 22, 2016, 07:05:12 PMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Bronies? It's like Barbie in cosplay.I don't think bronies will buy 130$ dolls when most of them don't buy any hasbro merchandise.I'm pretty sure they made it for doll collectors
Quote from: Jorgito93 on August 23, 2016, 06:23:36 AMQuote from: FarDreamer on August 22, 2016, 07:05:12 PMQuote from: Sparkle Pony on August 16, 2016, 10:38:45 AMI'm really not sure what market they are trying to appeal to here honestly. Bronies? It's like Barbie in cosplay.I don't think bronies will buy 130$ dolls when most of them don't buy any hasbro merchandise.I'm pretty sure they made it for doll collectorsI agree, I've already checked out the reception on that one well known brony website and the majority of em hate the dolls which is great for those who do actually want the dolls...more for us!!!!