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The first sign of the new Jem doll line appeared very suddenly after it was announced. It was a Jem doll to
be released as a special San Diego Comic Con exclusive. Jem fans were surprised by the new look and unknowing
what else was to come. It was a struggle to get one of these limited edition dolls only available at the
San Diego Comic Con. Jem fans who were used to slowly building their collections with items available since the
80's, were subjected to new products, and how to get ahold of very limited edition dolls. You were forced to
reach someone who was going to the convention. Luckily several people announced they would take part at the
convention, and offered a pre-order on sites like ebay.
Soon after that, the first actual wave of dolls of this new line were announced, and collectors were pre-ordering like crazy from the companies that were listed as official Integrity Toys dealers. Jem and Jerrica were released as separate dolls, and we even got Rio and Synergy in this first wave.
An issue of the Haute Doll magazine with the scoop about the new line had a
cover variant featuring Jem, which was
only available at the SDCC. Another
giveaway at the Comic Con was a card
with 80's art of the Glitter 'n Gold roadster, and advertisements from
WeLoveFine.com, ShoutFactory.com and spirithalloween.com on the back.
To find out any news about upcoming dolls, keep an eye out on the following links:
page anywhere without permission from Integrity Toys.
This new doll, the first one in the Integrity Toys line, is the first Jem doll ever that has pink hair and
not also blonde. A very recognizable hairstyle,
as for the cartoon, rather than the all long and straight 80's doll hairstyle. They went with a later
cartoon makeup-scheme, and distinct black eyebrows, and the new and more adult looking head sculpt gives her
a more mature look.
She is wearing a fashion that is known from the cartoon and they made it as glittery and detailed
as possible, which makes it a perfect introduction to Jem at it's Comic-Con debute.
According to Hasbro and Integrity Toys, this outfit is one of the most requested
animated-based looks.
In my opinion, they did a great job on choosing an original cartoon outfit that also
has a modern look. Looking at this doll after the upcoming Jem dolls of this line have arrived, I can
say the new look may have gotten slightly a little too bashed, by collectors who weren't used to this
kind of high quality fashion doll. We've now seen all kinds of interpretations of Jem's looks and as I
look back on this doll, I can see they did a great job already to begin with. Skin tone FR White.
Limited edition of 500 dolls sold at the San Diego Comic-Con.
Carton box.
Carton box close-up.
Box front in plastic bag.
Box front.
Box front top.
Box front bottom.
Box front side.
Box front inside.
Liner.
Liner close-up.
Liner back.
Box back inside.
Box back.
Promotional pictures:
Contents:
Extra hands: Same nailpolish as main hands. For gripping things, like the microphone.
Interchangeable. Identical to the ones that came with Classic Jem. Palms.
Earrings: Red metal starshaped, one of which has a "button" in the middle of
the star.
Jacket: Gold-toned yellow with shoulder pads, pockets on the sides, and a
button for decoration. With
tag inside (back).
No closure on front. Consists of two fabrics.
Open.
Back.
Top: A light blue corset with ruffled lapels on top and bottom, and
with black ribbons outlining. Hook-and-eye closure in the back. Consists of four fabrics.
Back.
Back open.
Pants: Red capri pants with golden thread, a golden stripe along the legs and golden star prints.
Black hook-and-eye closure in the back. Consists of three fabrics.
Back.
Shoes: Shiny black high heel pumps, with yellow/golden insoles and black
outsoles. Same shape as Rapture, Raya, Jetta, Astral, Clash, Video, Danse, and Regine.
Bracelets: Golden metal, to be worn one on each arm.
Microphone:
Plastic with chromed (slightly golden) top and pink handle, with a pretend button. Connects to the stand with the cord.
Microphone stand and cord:
Metal pole, inner part is made of metal while outer part is made of chromed plastic. Adjustable in height and at direction
of the mike on top, to be placed in the round plastic base. A plastic/rubbery black cord, with golden chromed plastic
connectors, to connect to the mike and stand.
Stand: Oval black plastic base with colored print of the Jem logo
and a hole on top to put in the pole, plus a couple of smaller holes on the sides to attach the cord. Text on the
base bottom. Base has similar shape to the 80's Jem doll stand.
Silver pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal while outer part is chromed plastic.
2 alternative black plastic pieces to put on top of the pole to hold the doll, saddle support or underarmsupport.
All dolls came with this stand, except the 2014 dolls' logo colors were just slightly adjusted, and Glitter 'n Gold
Jem/Jerrica Benton and Rio who came with golden stands.
Boulevard of Fame star frame: Cardboard print, that says
"Presented to Jem", "The Occasion of the placement of your celebrity star on Hollywood Boulevard".
Miniature poster: Cardboard reproduction of the original Jem poster.
Instructions: Hands/stand/microphone version that says "Hollywood Jem".
Other info on this site:
Jem finally makes a comeback in her original pink ¾ sleeve mini-dress, the way most people recognize her.
Again, like Hollywood Jem, this doll has all pink hair, but with less bangs.
They went in a surprising direction with the minidress fabric, which appears to resemble the doll box artwork,
rather than the 80's doll's bright metallic fabric. We also see a big change in her eyebrows,
which was a very requested change from Jem fans to give her a softer expression, and so Integrity Toys made them blue,
like sometimes seen in closeups in the cartoon. They also gave her the original cartoon pink eye-makeup instead of violet.
Unlike the 80's version, the belt is not reversible, since Jerrica is released separately. Skin tone FR White.
Edition limited to 1000 dolls.
Sleeve front.
Box front with sleeve.
Box front.
Box front top.
Box front bottom.
Box front side.
Box front side with sleeve.
Box front inside.
Accessories.
Liner.
Liner close-up.
Liner back.
Box back inside.
Box back.
Box back with sleeve.
Sleeve back.
Promotional pictures:
Contents:
Extra hands: Same color of nail polish as the main hands.
These are made to grip things like the microphone. Interchangeable.
Palms.
Earrings: Red metal starshaped. From here on all Jem star earrings
are in the flat style without the "button".
Mini-dress: Shiny fabric in a dark pink color. Consists of two fabrics.
Back.
Back open.
Belt: Double layered silver glitter with silver fringes, and white
leather-like fabric in opposite side. Doesn't reverse for Jerrica's outfit. Hook-and-eye closure in the back.
Back.
Tights: Sassy metallic fishnet stockings in pink and silver, with elastic waist.
Shoes: Hot pink metallic pumps with pink insoles and beige outsoles.
Bracelet: Metal silver-colored with a pink "gemstone". Hand must be removed
to put on.
Microphone: Pink plastic with chromed top, and includes cord that connects to the stand.
Microphone stand and cord: Metal pole, inner part is made of metal
while outer part is made of chromed plastic. Adjustable in height and at direction of the mike on top, to be placed in the round
plastic base. A plastic/rubbery black cord, with golden chromed plastic connectors, to connect to the mike and stand.
Stand: Oval black plastic base with colored print of the Jem logo
and a hole on top to put in the pole, plus a couple of smaller holes on the sides to attach the cord. Text on the
base bottom. Base has similar shape to the 80's Jem doll stand.
Silver pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal while outer part is chromed plastic.
2 alternative black plastic pieces to put on top of the pole to hold the doll, saddle support or underarmsupport.
All dolls came with this stand, except the 2014 dolls' logo colors were just slightly adjusted, and Glitter 'n Gold
Jem/Jerrica Benton and Rio who came with golden stands.
Certificate of authenticity: A new certificate compared to Hollywood Jem.
From here on it doesn't say the amount of dolls, just "ultra-limited edition".
Instructions: Hands/stand/microphone/hair.
Double-sided with French text on the other side.
New look of the instruction sheet from here on. This one covers hands, stand and microphone, and now also hair.
Other info on this site:
Offsite links:
Finally we get to see Jerrica as a stand-alone doll, with a more correct hair length compared to the 80's
doll, and without the need
to hide the pink hair under a hat, although she does come with her hat. She has a nicer and softer
looking makeup than the Jem dolls, making her look more natural than the rockstar Jem, and more
Jerrica-like. The mini-dress seems to have
an alot higher quality fabric than the 80's doll, and she even comes with some accessories like a new design of
glasses, and a purse. Skin tone FR White. Edition limited to 850 dolls.
Sleeve front.
Box front with sleeve.
Box front.
Box front top.
Box front bottom.
Box front side.
Box front side with sleeve.
Box front inside.
Accessories.
Liner.
Liner close-up.
Liner back.
Box back inside.
Box back.
Box back with sleeve.
Sleeve back.
Promotional pictures:
Contents:
Extra hands: Bright pink nailpolish. Gripping style. Interchangeable.
For gripping things.
Palms.
Beret: White and aqua striped with a white ribbon around it, and a couple of
short frignes at the top of the hat. Consists of three fabrics.
Underside
Dress: A white and aqua vertically striped shirtdress. Consists of two fabrics.
White zipper closure in the back.
Back.
Back open.
Belt: Double white leather-like fabric with white fringes. The fringes
are thicker than those on the Classic Jem doll. Hook-and-eye closure in the back.
Back.
Tights: Skincolored with elastic waist.
Shoes: Aquablue pumps with white insoles and beige outsoles.
Earrings: Red metal starshaped. From here on
all the dolls that came with similar earrings, didn't have the "button" on one of the earrings, but two flat ones. Perhaps
Integrity Toys interpreted it as
if only one earring had the ability to contact Synergy in the cartoon, and then realize that wasn't the case and decided to only
produce flat ones for all upcoming dolls.
Sunglasses: Blue metal sunglasses with brigth blue plastic lenses. These
are very cool as the temples have hinges and are actually adjustable. But the plastic lenses are fragile and may come off.
Purse: Beautifully designed in white pleather. Hook-and-eye closure.
Consists of two fabrics.
Back.
Stand: Oval black plastic base with colored print of the Jem logo
and a hole on top to put in the pole, plus a couple of smaller holes on the sides to attach the cord. Text on the
base bottom. Base has similar shape to the 80's Jem doll stand.
Silver pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal while outer part is chromed plastic.
2 alternative black plastic pieces to put on top of the pole to hold the doll, saddle support or underarmsupport.
All dolls came with this stand, except the 2014 dolls' logo colors were just slightly adjusted, and Glitter 'n Gold
Jem/Jerrica Benton and Rio who came with golden stands.
Minature Jem album: Cardboard record fits into cardboard cover.
Music industry magazine: Cardboard, empty white on inside.
Music Bizz Top 10 list: Cardboard, empty white on other side.
Certificate of authenticity: Same as Classic Jem's.
Instructions: Hands/stand.
Double-sided, with French text on the other side.
A third version of instructions, since this is the first doll to come without a microphone and stand. Same instructions as
Synergy and Rio.
Outfit looks very much like in the cartoon, and more than the 80's doll fashion does. But perhaps Jerrica
never wore that beret in the cartoon (once the outfit had changed from pink/blue to white/blue that is).
Same thing with the glasses, but those are appreciated accessories.
I don't think the purse is based on anything seen in the cartoon. The magazine Music Bizz, resembles a magazine seen in the
episode "In Search Of The Stolen Album", atleast as far as the Holograms being featured on a blue background and with the
title written in pink letters over that black line with yellow edges. It also says "Hot" inside a yellow star in the
cartoon, but inside a regular star. And it has the Jem logo. Integrity Toys added the date "July 1986" and "The #1 Band of the
Decade!". As for the top list, Integrity Toys used other fonts on top, and removed the names "Rodents" and "Mundanna" and
added "The Misfits" and "Luna Dark", which is funny because both Mundanna and Luna Dark are based on Madonna. This was
probably because they didn't see the rest of the names, incase they referred to the episode "Glitter and Gold" where the
magazine and toplist also appears.
Other info on this site:
Offsite links:
Integrity Toys really starts of this line with a great example of what they can accomplish.
Synergy is undoubtedly one of the most outrageous dolls of this line, with her bright violet skin
she even stands out among the Jem dolls. Although she doesn't have
sparkling strands in her hair like the 80's doll, her new glittering outfit more than makes up
for it. She even comes with a mini box of earrings for Jerrica. And although she is not supposed to wear them herself,
her ears are pierced. Edition limited to 750 dolls. Head sculpt was later used for the Astral doll, and also
for a blonde doll called Jacqueline O'Rion which many Jem fans consider as an unofficial Jacqui Benton,
aswell as an unofficial Limp Lizards doll.
Integrity Toys have later also re-used her skincolor on a doll of another line.
Sleeve front.
Box front with sleeve.
Box front.
Box front top.
Box front bottom.
Box front side.
Box front side with sleeve.
Box front inside.
Accessories.
Liner.
Liner close-up.
Liner back.
Box back inside.
Box back.
Box back with sleeve.
Sleeve back.
Promotional pictures:
Contents:
Extra hands: Bright violet with red nailpolish that matches her lipstick.
Palms.
Headband: Metallic lavender.
Bodysuit: Glittery holographic techno body, with printed areas of purple.
Hook-and-eye closure in the back. Tag inside.
Back.
Back open.
Bodysuit second part: Glittery holographic techno bodysuit, with
printed areas of purple and pink and elastic bands for the feet. Tag inside.
Underneath the body piece. Not recommended to be taken off, since it's so difficult to put back on it might break in all the seams
around the waist. Tag inside.
Back.
Gloves: Chromed pink and violet, which are supposed to be put
over the chromed hands. Matches the boots.
Boots: Chromed pink and violet high-heels with black outsoles and white
insoles. Pink zipper closure in the back. Matches the gloves.
Miniature gift box: Made of cardboard. Containing a pair of JemStar earrings for Jerrica.
Open.
Underside.
Earrings: Red metal starshaped.
Miniature mastertape: Consists of four cardboard print layers. Says
"Starlight Music", "Jacqui Benton Master Tape" and "Set 1, Take 1".
Back.
Main holographic transmitter logic board schematics: Cardboard print. Marked By Emmett Benton, June 1984.
Jacqui Benton voice imprint from master tape 1: Cardboard print. Lists the songs: Starlight, First Love, My Heart, Oh. Jo and Jerrica's.
Stand: Adjustable in height, and with two alternative pieces on top to hold the doll, saddle support or underarmsupport.
Certificate of authenticity: Same as Classic Jem's.
Instructions: Hands/stand.
Double-sided, with French text on the other side.
Same as with Jerrica and Rio.
Other info on this site:
Offsite links:
The doll I looked forward to the most and prefer out of the first wave. In the 80's line
the two Rio dolls were the only male dolls released, so it was time for another version of
Jerrica's boyfriend. Rio is now 12.5 inch tall (taller than the female dolls), comes in his
very detailed cartoon outfit which differs completely from the 80's doll. He
now has longer purple hair, and a new body sculpt compared to the 80's doll. His head sculpt was designed in a way that
makes it appear as his head is pointed somewhat upwards, which was fixed for the next Rio doll
of this line.
The crew duffle bag with the Jem logo print was a nice touch, and look at that watch and the
shoes! Edition limited to 850 dolls.
Sleeve front.
Box front with sleeve.
Box front.
Box front top.
Box front bottom.
Box front side.
Box front side with sleeve.
Box front inside.
Accessories.
Liner.
Liner close-up.
Liner back.
Box back inside.
Box back.
Box back with sleeve.
Sleeve back.
Promotional pictures:
Contents:
Extra hands: Interchangeable.
Palms.
Jacket: Beige pleather varsity jacket with working zipper.
Open.
Back.
Shirt: Dark peach crew neck t-shirt in stretchy fabric. Hook-and-eye closure
on back. Tag inside.
Back open.
Pants: 80's style high-waist pleated dark beige trousers, with pockets on back.
Tag inside. Zipper and hook-and-eye closure in front. Consists of two fabrics.
Back.
Belt: Made of a a leatherlike material, with a brighter more beige color than
the pants, and a slightly golden belt buckle in metal.
Shoes: Beige deck shoes in matching color to the belt and wristband for the watch,
with white shoelaces. White insoles and beige outsoles.
Watch: Beige miniature new wave wristwatch with leather-like wristband in matching
color to the belt and shoes.
Bag: A dark blue crew duffle bag in a leather-like fabric with a Jem logo print
and black handles, and zipper closure. Has an actual pocket on the side, with zipper closure.
Back.
Miniature V.I.P. back stage pass: Cardboard doublesided print laminated.
Made to look like a mail-in piece from the 80's official Hasbro Jem club.
Back.
Concert hall layout schematics: Cardboard print with plans for the stage of Jem's
next concert. Says, among other things, "International Stop #3 Montreal Oct. 18-19, 1986".
Stand: Oval black plastic base with colored print of the Jem logo and a
hole on top to put in the pole, plus a couple of smaller holes on the sides to attach the cord. Text on the
base bottom. Base has similar shape to the 80's Jem doll stand.
Silver pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal while outer part is chromed plastic.
One black plastic piece to put on top of the pole to hold the doll, underarmsupport. Does not come with the
saddle support like the female dolls, but still it comes with instructions that show two pieces.
All dolls came with this stand, except the 2014 dolls' logo colors were just slightly adjusted, and Glitter 'n Gold
Jem/Jerrica Benton and Rio who came with golden stands.
Certificate of authenticity: Same as most of the dolls. Says 2012.
Instructions: Hands/stand.
Double-sided, with French text on the other side.
Same instructions as Jerrica and Synergy.
Other info on this site:
Offsite links:
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