This line ended in 2017, and after two years without any official Jem dolls, it returned for Jem's 35th anniversary. What a welcome return! There's been a buzz in the Jem fan community, from Jem fans who built a collection of this format of dolls. If we had a hard time keeping up with buying all the high quality dolls before, we were certainly for more now. There are so many characters still to be released, so many iconic looks, and we definitely needed more fashions to switch between.
Alain Tremblay of Integrity Toys has shared the reason they stopped making the Jem line, which was because they were
responsible for other IT lines
and felt they had said what they wanted to say with Jem, and had done so many Jem characters.
In time for the 35th anniversary Hasbro approached Integrity Toys and asked them if they could do something for the
anniversary, and IT agreed. Alain Tremblay and Vaughn Sawyers of IT started talking about all the things they would have
wanted to do with the Jem line. Then when they started again they felt it was so much fun and wondered why they ever
stopped. And this time around Hasbro gave IT the right to do what they wanted with their line.
IT didn't have had to go all in this time around, since they already had a faithful base of collectors who
by were longing for more dolls. Still they put alot of effort into making updates to their line.
They included two dolls (or in the first release it was an extra head and torso)
with each set, or even three dolls. So if you wanted a rare character like Jetta or Raya,
you needed to buy a Kimber or Stormer aswell. This way IT could sell two dolls at once, and
we fans could save alot on shipping. And on top of new releases of iconic 80's doll and cartoon fashions,
here's what's new in detail:
- Other head sculpts.
They have taken the confidence and liberties from Hasbro seriously, and experiemented with
changing sculpts for some of the main characters. Like for Rio, Aja and Stormer. Some very
welcome improvements and variations.
- New body sculpts.
Both the female and male bodies were updated to a new version that can be disassembled at all joints,
which makes it easier to exchange parts and redress. The new bodies look basically the same, with small
differences.
- New makeup and some skintones. No huge updates, but changes compared to the previous dolls.
- New hairtype and colors. A more shiny sturdy and thick type of hair. Which more resembles the 80's doll hair,
and makes the hair alot more fluffy and colorful. And very big bangs on all the female dolls. A very
appreciated update, the hair looks better than ever. And they even changed the hairtones on several of the dolls
for the first time.
- Clothing. New fabric prints. Actually choosing to recreate fashions that required specific prints, is a
huge sign of how much care and effort they are putting into this line.
The clothing tags now say "Jem and The Holograms 35th Anniversary".
And new smaller hooks for closing the clothes.
- Accessories. New style of instruments with clear plastic with glitter, and new shapes.
New shapes of jewelry.
New stands, resembling the 80's ones with their transparent flourescent colors, and one amazing new stand shaped
after the 80's Star Stage. Also the sadel and underarm support pieces for the stands are now silver-chromed instead of
black. IT even manages to tie the 80's Hasbro doll line together with the new IT/Hasbro
line by a cardboard backdrop included with the Perfect Match set, to pose the dolls on the 80's
Star Stage.
- And they removed things aswell. From this year, they no longer included instructions. With the exception for
the Up & Rockin' Jerrica Benton / Jem Flip-Side Gift Set aswell as for Raya's drumset. I guess there's no
real need for adult collectors to read instructions, especially at this point when the line has been around for
so long. After all, no dolls this year had the quick switch heads, and instructions seem rarely included for
their other lines.
In these anniversary editions, apparently IT wanted to do something extra. And to
concentrate on main characters and looks we would recognize. There's a certain theme to these
choices, as they belong to certain moments in the cartoon, and groups of fashions of the doll line.
Nice to see how IT balanced the looks evenly between cartoon only fashions and 80's doll
line fashions (all of which are also seen in the cartoon). Some of these are obvious iconic
choices, and some unexpected.
The Riot, Jem and Rio giftset was the first ever set IT released for the Jem
line with three dolls. In their promotional pictures, IT re-created the commercial
bumper where this trio appeared. Alain has shared that they wanted to do something unexpected.
It turned out fantastic! IT seemed very confident calling this
a "soon-to-become fan favorite set", and they were right.
From 2021, IT has a new collaboration with Sideshow.com,
and are selling some dolls exclusively via
their site. A certain amount of dolls was set aside for W Club members, and a certain amount for
Sideshow. A collaboration that seems great for the line.
For us fans, it meant having to learn how Sideshow works, and it's gone very smoothly. Though
Sideshow ships the dolls directly in the outer carton box, and you
have to pay extra for an extra protective box. Not necessary for a safe shipping, but some
collectors keep that outer brown carton boxes, and want it fully protected during shipping.
The reception by Jem fans of the new dolls is great. The discussions have revolved around
the choices of fashions, with the biggest surprises being Roxy, Shana, Stormer
and Rio. The fan favorites turned out to be Up & Rockin' Jem/Jerrica, Perfect Match Riot,
Beat This Aja, I Am A Giant Pizzazz, She Makes An Impression Raya, and I Like Your Style Jetta.
But most of all fans appreciated to see some hard to find characters getting released again, like
Jetta and Raya.
The more releases IT makes, the more heart it will show us fans since IT are reaching deeper into the big
catalog of fashions and looks of the Jem legacy.
The first doll in the 35th Anniversary Collection.
And the fourth time that Jem and Jerrica are released together, but the only time that a release in
this line includes an upper torso with the extra head. The rest of the body could be ordered at the same time
as a Body Completer Pack for $15 dollars.
An absolutely beautiful doll! And
Up & Rockin' is a very popular fashion that could aswell have been released long ago.
Integrity Toys asked us in a poll in the W club forum years ago, if we wanted them to make this fashion.
This is also Alains favorite Jem fashion.
Both of the head sculpts have the closed mouth Jerrica sculpt, probably a homage to the original Hasbro Jem doll.
For the second time in the IT Jem line, Jem gets a change of haircolor and hairtype, a very welcomed colorchange since
it looks more than ever like in the 80's aswell as in the cartoon. Jem's hair is now fluffier, shinier, slightly more
towards violet, and with a thick bangs.
Something about Jem's face makes her look more Jem than ever, like in the cartoon.
IT uses the same name as the fashion released in the 80's doll line.
In the cartoon, the Jem side of the fashion, was one of the top 5 most featured from the 80's fashions lines, and first
appeared in the first episode. Jerrica's side appeared in the fourth episode and was less featured.
IT thought of a clever way of transforming the dress from Jerricas to Jem, but it's easily misinterpreted
by collectors, and I've seen several photos were collectors put it on incorrectly.
IT even managed to make that pattern of the fabrics on Jerricas blouse, something the 80's doll
fashion didn't have, but which was apparently planned originally since the cartoon version had it.
Jerrica's shoes aren't pumps like in the cartoon, but sandals like in the 80s boxart and doll,
but IT included pumps for the Jem fashion.
This was the first set of orange pumps for this line (Lindsey got orange boots though).
The necklace re-uses the shape from the IT Sophisticated Lady doll, but in another color.
This is the only doll of this year that the stand didn't come with side holes to attach a cord,
incase you want to pose another doll on it that has a cord for their instrument.
But IT added for the following dolls this year.
Alain created yet another luxury and inventive way of packaging the dolls, the best one yet.
This box looks like one of the original boxes from the 80's line.
The picture of Jem inside the star was a picture of the original artwork rather than
scanned from the 80's doll box. Hasbro had made
their vault of artwork available to Integrity in time for this release.
Interesting to see IT now writes "Truly Outrageous" under the Jem logo, as it should be, rather than "and The
Holograms", nice detail I appreciate.
IT decided to not include a clear plastic cover like the original doll had, for the environments sake.
The liner is the exact same color as on the 80's doll as an homage.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Hands:
Dark pink nails that match the lips of the Jem head. She came wearing these.
Palms.
Hands alternate:
Dark pink nails that match the lips of the Jem head.
Palms.
In bag.
Hands alternate #2 (for Jerrica):
Peach nails that match the lips of Jerrica. In the same shape as Jem's main hands.
Palms.
In bag.
Earrings x2 (once pair for Jerrica):
Chromed red plastic starshaped with red glitter, and with metal stick post.
Side and back.
Scarf (for Jerrica):
Sheer, sparkling neon yellow/green bandana in
a triangle shape. The Jerrica head came wearing this.
Back.
Glasses (for Jerrica):
Neon yellow/lime metal with neon-yellow glass in plastic. Actual working hinges. This is the first Jerrica since the
very first IT Jerrica, that comes with glasses, and these two dolls, aswell as Eric Raymond were the only dolls in
the entire line to come with glasses, all three of which are shaped differently.
Back.
Necklace (for Jem):
Neon yellow/lime metal, and open in the back.
Same shape that came with Sophisticated Lady Jem, but in another color.
Kinda hard to put on. Try to push it on as far up the neck as possible, where the neck is the thinnest.
Underside.
Collar (for Jem):
High-gloss neon-yellow/lime ribbon with red gemstone on front. Limegreen pearl and eye closure at the ends.
Back.
In bag along with belt.
Dress (for Jem and Jerrica):
Neon orange reversible dress, with a
ruffled top (on Jem's side, but flat on Jerrica's side with two wide shoulderstraps), two layers in the skirt plus one layer on each side.
Opens up in the back of the top part, with white velcro
closure. Tag on the outside of the inner skirt in the back, with the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo and
says 2020 on the back. The correct way of switching between the Jem and Jerrica look, is to reverse it to the inside
of the dress, so the inner skirt becomes the outer skirt, and even the top is supposed to be pulled up along with the
two extra top strap pieces on each side, and then Jerrica's shirt is placed over the main orange top, and the side-parts are
palced over Jerrica's top. You can also do it the wrong way, and leave Jem's top tucked under the skirt, but that will
created a very bulky look on the belly.
Back.
Back open.
Shirt (for Jerrica):
Sheer, sparkling neon yellow/green blouse (same fabric as scarf), with a layer of rhombus-shaped net-pattern
fabric (same as stockings). Jerrica came wearing this. No lining fabric inside. No tag. Opens upp al the way in the back,
with white velcro closure.
Back.
Back open.
Belt (for Jerrica):
High-gloss neon-yellow vinyl-like fabric belt, with three red gemstones in golden metal holders in the middle on front.
One hook and eye closure at the ends, in the new style.
Back.
In bag along with collar.
Stockings (for Jem and Jerrica):
Neon yellow fishnet stockings, with rhombus-shaped net-pattern, and elastic waist.
In bag.
Shoes (for Jem):
High heel pumps in shiny orange vinyl-like
fabric. With white insoles and beige outsoles.
From above.
Soles.
In bag.
Shoes #2 (for Jerrica):
Open toe high-heel sandals in shiny
orange vinyl-like fabric, and a metal buckle at the top to fasten the ankle.
With orange insoles in same fabric as shoes, and beige outsoles.
From above.
Soles.
In bag.
Bracelet (for Jem):
Wide neon yellow/lime metal with a red jewel. Based on original 80's doll bracelet, but in another color.
Sme shape has previous been included with the Classic Jem and the Showtime Jem, but in different colors.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, but no hole on the left side for a power cable which makes it unique compared to the
other stands this year in this shape.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total. Pole, saddle support, and underarm support came well hidden in the back, inside the left edge of the
liner cardboard which contain the doll, all three sealed inside a resealable plastic bag.
Underside.
Pole extended.
Base in bag.
Supports in bag.
Supports and pole in bag.
Instructions:
White glossed paper with purple print, with instructions for female dolls, removal of arms and lower part of torso,
assembling the stand, hair styling tips, aswell as warning about choking hazard for small parts. Marked 2020.
Only this doll ever came with this particular instructions version, and it actually says Jem and Jerrica Benton.
Although Jem fans were offered to purchase a Body
Complete Pack for this doll, the original idea seems to have been to switch by removing Jem's head and upper torso and
attach Jerrica's. A nice detail is that the instructions for the stand actually uses the 35th Anniversary logo.
In bag with certificate.
Special instructions:
A white card with black print was included to explain even more detaield how to attach the saddle and underarm support
pieces on top of the pole. Marked 2020. I guess this particular doll was expected to reach alot of first time collectors
in this restart of the line.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background, the Jem logo, Integrity Toys logo, and Hasbro logo. It doesn't say how
many dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition". White back. Came packaged in the back behind the liner for the doll,
in a plastic re-sealable bag, along with the instructions. Only one certificate included, same for both dolls.
Marked 2020.
In bag with instructions.
Other info on this site:
This doll was sold in a set of three dolls, with Perfect Match Jem, and Perfect Match Rio.
We're getting two males in the same set for the first time.
I wouldn't mind if they renamed this line "Riot", and made him the main
character. We can't get enough Riots, he is very popuar with none-Jem IT collectors aswell.
Riot gets a change of haircolor for the first time,
a much brighter blonde. This color make his
previous haircolors look medium blonde. It's even brighter than the first Roxy, but not as white as the
new Roxy. And Riot now has sideburns.
This look may not stand out alot as being from the Jem world, it could aswell have been released in any of
IT's lines, but to us Jem fans it's an iconic look. Fans have dubbed it "Houdini Riot" since it appeared in the
episode "That Old Houdini Magic", and we saw Riot take on the role of a magician in one of the music videos wearing
this.
But IT calls this set Perfect Match, although none of these outfits were
featured in the episode where that Stingers song appeared. IT are referring to the commercial bumper
featuring Jem, Riot and Rio, an iconic moment to Jem fans that features the love-triangle of the last season of the cartoon.
In the cartoon Riot's eyebrows were always black. I guess IT
don't think that matches with his blonde hair.
For Riot's previous doll release, I mentioned in my review that
he didn't get his gloves, well now he did. These are the first ever gloved male hands in the IT
Jem line. Riot was the only of the three dolls to receive three sets of hands.
This is not a super daring doll or look to make, but it actually outshines the other two dolls in the set.
This Riot would have looked great next to a matching Minx and Rapture aswell, as some
fans wanted. And as it turns out, in 2022 IT announced the last two dolls they plan to make for their Jem line
is Rapture and Minx, in their outfits that match this Riot.
I like the contrast of this gift set, Rio Vs. Riot, Rio the golden man, and Riot dressed
in black which kinda brings out the badguy look.
Riot's hat is not included from the original fashion though, but it wasn't featured in the
commercial bumper they based this set on.
Amazing new stand, that has only yet appeared with this set. A miniature Star Stage
from the 80's line in the keyboard style.
Included in the box is a background diorama that resembles the commercial bumper where
this look appeared with the Riot and Rio look, which can be used for the 80's doll line Star Stage.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Palms.
In bag.
Alternate hands #2:
Palms.
In bag.
Earring:
Stud earring in metal.
Side.
Packaged.
Brooch: Golden with blue gemstone. To be placed on the sash.
Packaged.
Bowtie:
Black with hook closure.
Jacket:
Black peak lapel tailcoat tuxedo. No closure.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Shirt:
White tuxedo shirt, with 7 decorative buttons
on front, golden cufflinks on the sleeves, and velcro closure.
Open.
Back.
Tag.
Tag back.
Vest: Golden brocade.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
On doll.
Sash: Red satin, with blue magnetized brooch.
Back.
Pants: Black. Matching the tuxedo.
Open.
Back.
On doll.
Shoes: Black glossy pleather.
Soles.
In bag.
Socks: Black, very elastic fabric.
On doll.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in the shape of the 80's playset Star Stage,
with a glittery print of the Jem and The Holograms logo on top to the left, black and white piano keyboard print along the
long side, and white print of buttons on the right.
3 holes on top for poles, two along the longside in the back, and one inside the keyboard in the front.
3 silver-colored poles, adjustable in height, inner parts are metal, outer parts are chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
3 chromed plastic pieces, 2 underarm support for the Rio and Riot, and one saddle support for Jem, to put on top to hold the
dolls.
7 pieces in total.
This one stand was shared by the 3 dolls in this set, and all 3 fit on it.
Back.
Underarm support in bag.
Underarm support in extra bag with pole.
Certificate of authenticity: This set of three dolls, comes with one certificate.
Backdrop: This set of three dolls, comes with one
backdrop.
Back.
Other info on this site:
A recognizable look from the 80's line and the cartoon. A budget look released when the 80's line was coming to an end.
But in the hands of IT it's always going to shine! The makeup looks familiar but doesn't really match
neither the cartoon nor 80's doll, but still it looks great.
In the W club mail IT mentions it's a highly requested doll, so this is thanks to Jem fans.
Nice to have a Jem with extra long hair. It's shorter than the 80's dolls' hair through, and I have
yet to compare the length with all the dolls of Jem
herself aswell as with Rapture, Astral, Danse. Beautiful fabrics on the outfit.
The purple and silver fabrics on the dress look amazing.
And the skirt part has a new design, that looks very 80's.
Nice with alot of bracelets, with a nice design.
This doll was sold in a set of three dolls, with Perfect Match Rio, and Perfect Match Riot.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Palms.
In bag.
Earrrings:
Red JemStar earrings.
Packaged.
Dress:
Purple and silver fitted bubble skirt.
Back.
Back open.
Inside.
Tights:
Hot pink.
Back.
On doll.
Shoes:
Purple chrome pumps.
Soles.
On doll.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in the shape of the 80's playset Star Stage,
with a glittery print of the Jem and The Holograms logo on top to the left, black and white piano keyboard print along the
long side, and white print of buttons on the right.
3 holes on top for poles, two along the longside in the back, and one inside the keyboard in the front.
3 silver-colored poles, adjustable in height, inner parts are metal, outer parts are chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
3 chromed plastic pieces, 2 underarm support for the Rio and Riot, and one saddle support for Jem, to put on top to hold the
dolls.
7 pieces in total.
This one stand was shared by the 3 dolls in this set, and all 3 fit on it.
Back.
Underarm and saddle support in bag.
Underarm and saddle support in extra bag with pole.
Certificate of authenticity:
This set of three dolls, comes with one certificate.
Backdrop:
This set of three dolls, comes with one backdrop.
Back.
Other info on this site:
Finally a new Rio!!! The previous one was released as much as seven years ago. An eternity.
No idea why Rio isn't considered more important for this line, being the leading man.
I strongly prefer the male dolls of this line, and I know many Jem fans agree there should be
more male dolls released.
Rio has a new sculpt this time, Milo, from one of IT's other lines. According to Alain, fans had been asking them to
release a Rio in another sculpt. A very successful switch. Rio looks more handsome than ever,
and better resembles the 80's doll. Also his hairstyle looks like the 80's doll.
This Rio has brighter purple hair, and it almost looks like it shifts in color when you turn it around in light. You really
need to see this doll up close. His skincolor has also been changed, for the first time, and made brighter,
from New Hispanic to Hungarian. This was an homage to the 80's GNG Rio which was available in two different skincolors
since they were made in different factories.
There's something unusual even about his eyes, the contrast between the bright eyecolor and the surrounding
black eyeliner.
I can't avoid talking about his outfit. Why would IT release this fashion for Rio again? The previous GNG
Rio was the most logical outfit for Rio at the time. But by now
we have gotten only two Rios, so I would have loved getting more outfits for him.
But it's improved this time around in several ways.
IT made such big updates to Rio himself, that the repeated fashion can be seen as a bonus.
And looking at IT's other lines, there are alot of
fitting clothes for Rio, some that even resemble ones from the 80's doll line and cartoon.
The two versions of the GNG outfits aren't as similar as it might look at first glance though.
I like the first version jacket better because of the fabric. But everything else is an improvement.
I especially like that the new shoes are more detailed.
This doll was sold in a set of three dolls, with Perfect Match Jem, and Perfect Match Riot.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Palms.
In bag.
Jacket: Double-breasted golden tailcoat tuxedo.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Shirt: White satin.
Back.
On doll.
Shoes: Loafers.
Soles.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in the shape of the 80's playset Star Stage,
with a glittery print of the Jem and The Holograms logo on top to the left, black and white piano keyboard print along the
long side, and white print of buttons on the right.
3 holes on top for poles, two along the longside in the back, and one inside the keyboard in the front.
3 silver-colored poles, adjustable in height, inner parts are metal, outer parts are chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
3 chromed plastic pieces, 2 underarm support for the Rio and Riot, and one saddle support for Jem, to put on top to hold the
dolls.
7 pieces in total.
This one stand was shared by the 3 dolls in this set, and all 3 fit on it.
Back.
Underarm support in bag.
Underarm support in extra bag with pole.
Certificate of authenticity:
This set of three dolls, comes with one certificate.
Backdrop: This set of three dolls, comes with one backdrop.
Back.
Other info on this site:
Why does it feel like there's been so many Kimbers released? This is only the fourth one, as many as Pizzazz,
compared to 15 Jem dolls.
Kimber is a popular character. After several extraordinary releases, comes this very recognizable look, called
Rock 'n Roses in the 80's line, which is also very featured in the cartoon.
Some fans were hoping for Permanent Wave, Broadway Magic or Fire & Ice. But this was a logical choice,
considering how visible it was in the cartoon, and how it kinda matches Shana from the
other Holograms set being from the Music Is Magic fashion set of the 80's line. And flower print is very
Kimber, seen on several of her other recognizable fashions from the cartoon.
And the shape resembles Permanent Wave, with the jacket, net top,
pants, so IT kinda covered that style with this release, although Jem fans still want Permanent Wave aswell.
You should see the fashion up close, the beautiful shimmering
fabric. IT improved the cut of it alot compared to the 80's version. Good choice to change her collar on the jacket,
because it was kinda huge on the 80's doll version.
Another plus is that the
original fashion had a guitar which was a very appreciated addition by IT, and it's a new sculpt. They even
recreated the original design for the rose-print very accuately in an updated more detailed version.
But a guitar for Kimber? Well it was the 80's cartoon that gave this fashion to Kimber, and as Jem fans know,
Kimber is brilliant with any kind of instrument.
I don't prefer Kimber's eyebrows to be blue instead of black, but here they match her
outfit.
The rose-pattern of the outfit is much more detailed than on the 80's doll and looks great.
The jacket is figure sewn and not so bulky.
The tights are changed into pants like in the cartoon. The shoes look very recognizable.
And they actually made a hairscrunchie, very 80s!
And they made the blue pearl earrings from the cartoon into blue roses, very nice with more detail like that.
All Kimber dolls from IT, like in the 80's, have come with pants, well except for Tomorrow Is My Wedding Day
and the dress that came with GNG Aja for Kimber.
This doll was sold in a set with Raya.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Painted nails in the same metallic pink color as the other hands aswell as the lips.
Palms.
In bag.
Hairscrunchie:
White elastic in shiny satin fabric.
In bag with earrings.
Earrings:
Round silvercolored in metal, with a blue rose in
the middle of each (assumingly by metal or plastic).
Side.
In bag with hairscrunchie.
Jacket:
Shiny satin-like blue fabric suit with pink rose pattern, and shiny satin-like white fabric with pink rose print for
all the details such as the lapels, the top of the folded sleeves and the two front (fully working) pockets on the sides
at the bottom. No closure, but a single pink button on the right side below the lapels for decoration.
A darker blue lining fabric on the inside, aswell as a tag with the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo that
says 2020 on the back.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag back.
Shirt:
Blue mesh. Opens all the way in the back, and closes with white velcro closure.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Top:
Hot pink bustier, with almost same colored hot pink lining fabric on the inside, and two hook closures in the back.
Open.
Back.
Pants:
Shiny white satin-like fabric with pink rose-print, hot pink waist that kinda looks like a belt, with four pink
decorative buttons placed vertically, and hot pink lining fabric in almost the same color inside the belt part.
A tag with the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo that says 2020 on the back, inside the left leg.
2 hook closures in the back.
Back.
Back open.
On doll.
Shoes:
Hot pink shiny leatherlike high heel boots, with white innersoles, and beige
undersoles.
In bag.
Guitar:
Meticulously re-created guitar blue with pink rose vine print (that matches the jacket and pants),
with realistic miniature strings, chromed tuning knobs, whammy bar to attach to it in a hole on the front, and a hole
for the power cable to attach to, aswell as pegs for the strap to attach to.
Back.
In bag.
Whammy bar in bag.
Guitar strap:
Blue with metal buckle in the middle to adjust length,
and metal buckles at the ends with silver-colored leather-like pieces to attach to the guitar.
In bag.
Power cable: Black plastic cord, with chromed plastic connectors, to connect the guitar to the stand.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Supports in bag.
Pole in bag.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background, the Jem logo, Integrity Toys logo, Hasbro logo.
It doesn't say how many dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition". Same certificate that came with all the
35th Anniversary dolls. Pink back. Came packaged in the back behind the liner for the doll, in a plastic re-sealable
bag. Only one certificate included, same for both dolls.
Other info on this site:
Named after a song in the episode "Scandal", where Raya was in focus. Although this outfit
doesn't appear in that music video, but in the episode.
Raya was a very welcomed character to be released again among Jem fans. Some had a hard time getting
ahold of her the
first time around, because she (aswell a Jetta) was made in a much lower edition size than the other
bandmembers in their first edition.
And many Jem collectors wanted another Raya to pose
in the GNG outfit that was released for Raya with the GNG Shana.
Kinda special to think about how two Rayas have been released this time around compared to the 80's.
Plus Raya is a very popular character, and the only hispanic one of this line.
She has the same skintone as the first IT Raya. The hair is of the new type, thicker,
shinier, but also another a more pink color rather than peach. The original IT Raya had a
mix of two pinkish/peachy colors, but now there's only one color. And the hairstyle
is different aswell, fluffier with a fuller bangs but less styled in that cartoon
hairstyle.
The eyebrows are now blueish rather than the previous brown. And Raya now has more pink
around her eyes, but also alot more black eyeliner.
Her lips are smaller (less painted area), less glossy but more "glittery", in a brighter color,
with matching nails.
Since Raya wore none of the fashions released in the 80's line, in the cartoon, it's all about cartoon-only
fashions for Raya. Surprising choice, very 80's, but the best match for the
other Holograms fashions in this set. And many Jem collectors seem to have liked this
choice.
And you have to give alot of credit to IT for putting the effort into printing this
beautiful chromed fabric especially for this doll.
The glittery shoes look amazing, there haven't been too many glittery shoes in this line before this.
This time around she doesn't get her entire drumset though, but a set of two drums, much like the 80's doll.
Which have their own stand, but can also be attached to her stand in the same way as in the 80's. So her
stand is different from the other dolls this year, just like it was in the 80's.
This doll was sold in a set with She Makes An Impression Kimber.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Painted nails in the same metallic pink color as the other hands aswell as the lips.
Palms.
In bag.
Earrings: Purple hoops in metal.
In bag with bracelets.
Bracelets:
2 purple matching bangle bracelets in metal.
In bag with earrings.
Jacket:
Short, dark blue, hot-stamped with metallic purple feather-like shapes. Dark blue lining fabric on the inside.
No closure.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Dress:
Short dark blue halter dress, hot-stamped with metallic silver/lightblue stars, with straps that go cross each
other around the neck and closes with one hook closure. Ruffled peplum detail at the waist
of the dress, hot-stamped with metallic purple feather-like shapes (like on the jacket).
Dark blue lining fabric on the inside, aswell as a tag with the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo that
says 2020 on the back. 4 hook closures in the back.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Stockings:
Skin-colored mesh stockings with elastic waist.
Back.
Shoes:
Glittery darkblue high-heel pumps. Darkblue inner soles. Black outer soles.
Soles.
In bag.
Drum set:
Standing drumset that can either stand on it's own with the included legs, or be attached to the
stand, or both at the same time (as seen in the instructions included).
Consists of 1 sets of darkpink and yellow plastic 2 drums, 1 drum pole in chromed plastic, 1 double leg with
white rubber ring inside to fasten the pole,
1 single leg, 2 shorter poles with adjustable top for each drum, 1 white triple retainer ring with rubber ring inside to
fasten the pole.
Drumsticks:
2 pink plastic drumsticks,
in same shape as the drumsticks of previous Raya by IT.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Underside.
Base in bag.
Supports in bag.
Instructions:
A folded fine white paper with dark purple print, about how to assemble the drums aswell as the
stand for Raya.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background, the Jem logo, Integrity Toys logo, Hasbro logo. It doesn't say how many
dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition". Same certificate that came with all the 35th Anniversary dolls. Pink
back. Came packaged in the back behind the liner for the doll, in a plastic re-sealable bag. Only one certificate
included, same for both dolls in this set.
Other info on this site:
The third Aja doll in the IT line.
Perfect fashion to release Aja in, I can't think of any fashion for Aja that would beat this.
A big fan favorite. Of course 24 Carat Sound would have
matched Kimber and Shana being part of the same 80's doll fashion set of Music Is Magic and their instruments,
aswell as the previously released Starstruck Jem.
But this is the first time IT releases an 80's doll fashion from the second year Flip-Side fashions, and
I prefer when IT chooses the best fashions, rather than what will match each other. And I really like Aja's
transparent guitar with glitter inside.
Aja doesn't wear this outfit in the music video of the song with this title. This is what she wears in
the music video "I Got My Eye On You" in "Talent Search Part 1", where Craig plays the drums instead of Shana.
For the first time, Aja has a change of sculpt, to one previously used on one of IT's own
characters, Fan Xi. Nothing wrong with the previous sculpt, but definitely nice to see IT trying new things
and giving us a different Aja.
They did a terrific job on this outfit. I really like the sparkling, although the fabric is quite different from the 80's
doll and even from the cartoon.
But I guess IT didn't want to release a copy of the Who Is He Kissing Jerrica jacket, which has a
very similar design.
Nice to see they added a hairpiece from the cartoon, rather than that hat from the 80's doll fashion.
Because that hat wasn't meant for Aja anyway, but for Jem to cover her pink hair when changing to Jerrica.
The skirt was more blueish purple in the 80's doll fashion and
cartoon. Love the glittery shoes, previously also done in a similar color for Rockin' Romance Jem.
I wish more dolls from IT had glitter on their shoes like this.
Nice to see an extra pair of painted hands, so we can choose whether to use the gloves or not.
I hear the gloves are kinda tight to put on though.
This doll was sold in a set with Beat This Shana.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
In a same pose than the main hands. Nails match lips color.
Palms.
In bag.
Alternate hands #2:
In a different pose than the other sets of hands. Nails match lip color.
Palms.
In bag.
Gloves:
Metallic Plum-colored with striped texture, fingerless. To be worn over the painted hands.
Quite tight to put the hands into.
In bag.
Hairpiece:
Plum-colored "Genie" hair cone accessory in metal with hinges, opens and closes
on one side and is easy to remove.
From above.
Underside.
Open.
Back open.
Earrings:
Plum-colored metal disk earrings.
Back.
In bag.
Jacket: Iridescent glittery White notch lapel jacket with sewn in shoulder pads,
side-pockets, 2 decorative front buttons covered with same fabric as jacket. Lined inside with white fabric. Tag inside with
35th Anniversary Jem logo, and says 2020 on the backside. No closure.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Top: Sparkling silver sleeveless top with turtleneck. Opens up all the
way in the back, with 6 hook and eye closures. Lined inside with lightblue fabric.
Tag inside with 35th Anniversary Jem logo, and says 2020 on the backside.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Skirt: Purple satin mini-skirt.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Stockings:
White and silver, with elastic waist.
Back.
On doll.
Close-up.
Shoes:
Glittery purple straight edge high heel pumps, with a silver piece behind the counter/quarter. Shiny beige
insoles, and beige leather-like outsoles.
Soles.
Guitar: Translucent blue, with silverglitter inside.
With realistic miniature strings, black and chromed tuning knobs, and a metal whammy bar.
Based on the second edition 80's doll guitar.
Same shape of guitar, in different colors, previously came with the first edition Aja, aswell as the first edition Riot.
The tuning knobs are either loose and removable or can loosen.
Back.
In bag.
Whammy bar in bag.
Guitar strap:
A light gray strap with a metal buckle to adjust length, and metal buckles in the ends aswell as silver-colored leather-like pieces
to attach to the guitar.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Underside.
In bag.
Pole in bag.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background yellow/orange/pink/purple, the Jem and The Holograms logo, Integrity Toys logo,
and Hasbro logo. It doesn't say how many dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition". Same certificate that came with
all the 35th Anniversary dolls. Pink on backside. Came packaged in the back behind the liner for the doll, in a plastic
re-sealable bag. Only one certificate included, same for both dolls in the set. Marked 2020.
Other info on this site:
This third Shana's fashion, from the Music Is Magic set from the 80's doll line, was not worn in
the music video of the same title nor in that episode, but was first seen in the episode Glitter and Gold.
This fashion was quite out there already in the 80's.
A very extraordinary choice by IT.
A good match with the other Holograms fashions in this release, two of which are also
1987 doll fashions. And it came with a guitar, I always appreciate guitars alot, especially
in a new shape.
Brave of IT to take on the
challenge of creating such an unusual shape of fashion, which required printing a unique fabric with a pattern.
I really like the dress fabric, how it shines in different colors. It's based on the cartoon look, aswell as how the
80's fashion looked in the prototype, as can be seen on the 80's fashion box picture, while the 80's fashions themselves
actually ended up being made in a different fabric.
I appreciate that IT
chose the pattern that was intended in the original 80's prototype. And thereby it also matches the guitar.
Also the fuzzy purple inside of the caplet looks great, and the leggings fabric is quite extraordinary.
Together theses fabrics, and their shape and colors, form a look that really stands out.
The guitar was never seen in the cartoon,
but the dress looks more inspired by the cartoon especially since Shana is wearing it, while
in the doll line Video was the doll wearing it on the package pictures.
In the cartoon, Shana wore purple pearls as earrings. I really like these bolt earrings which is a design created by IT.
This doll was sold in a set with Beat This Aja.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Glittery red/orange nails, same color as lips and the other hands.
Palms.
In bag.
Earrings:
Dark purple metal lightning bolts.
Back.
In bag.
Capelet:
Iridescent white with purple, green and yellow pattern print. With armbands sewn onto the ends,
like on the 80's fashion, so that the cape follows the pose of the arms. The capelet collar has a
hook closure on each side that attaches to the shoulders of the dress.
The white fabric is the same as the dress. Lined inside with glittery purple fabric.
Back.
In bag.
Dress:
Iridescent white with purple, green and yellow pattern print.
Same fabric as capelet. Yellow ruffled sturdy fabric on collar around the V-shaped neck.
5 hook and eye closures in the back. Tag inside. Very tight fit around the waist, so leggings need to come off
before the dress. Lined inside with white fabric.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Belt:
Purple ultra-wide vinyl belt with golden sash detail sewn onto the ends on the front and tied in the middle.
Hook and eye closure.
Back.
In bag.
Leggings:
Yellow elastic corduroy fabric, with hook and eye closure in back.
Back.
Open.
Shoes:
Purple high heeled boots in vinyl fabric, with purle insoles and beige rubberlike outsoles.
Soles.
In bag.
Guitar:
White bass-guitar with same print pattern as
outfit but not iridescent, and yellow neck.
No whammy bar. A hole on the right side for the power cable to attach to.
Back.
Whammy bar in bag.
Guitar strap:
Purple with metal buckle in the middle to adjust length, and metal buckles at the
ends with silver-colored leather-like pieces to attach to the guitar.
In bag.
Power cable:
Black (or actually translucent green if you hold these up to some light) plastic cord,
with chromed plastic connectors, to connect the guitar to the stand.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Underarm and saddle supports in bag.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background yellow/orange/pink/purple, the Jem and The Holograms logo,
Integrity Toys logo, and Hasbro logo. It doesn't say how many dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition".
Same certificate that came with all the 35th Anniversary dolls. Pink on backside. Came packaged in the back
behind the liner for the doll, in a plastic re-sealable bag. Only one certificate included, same for both
dolls in the set. Marked 2020.
Other info on this site:
Don't you love what you see? A new strong and defiant Pizzazz.
This is one of a bunch of great fashions for Pizzazz that were created for the
cartoon. Pizzazz got alot of great fashions, being the leader
of the band. You can even tell the cartoon followed a certain plan of styles for each character throughout
the series, and certain colors that complimented their haircolors. You could even say some fashions are
quite alike, and IT has already
released some of the similar ones. I would say In Stitches and Designing Woman kinda resemble this one in colors
and style.
And it's no surprise IT releases a fashion from this episode, since most IT releases
have been from early episodes. For Pizzazz, the released IT fashions have been very tightly
from certain episodes. Six Pizzazz fashions from 5 different episodes within 12
episodes range in episode order. Of course, these iconic fashions appeared in more episodes,
they were just introduced in early episodes.
This doll was sold in a set with Roxy.
This was the first set of the bandmembers of the main bands to be announced in 2020, and no Jem fans knew what
else was to come at the time.
Well it was said in the W Club mail there would be another Misfits set.
A good match of outfits released together because both appeared in the iconic music video I Am A Giant,
and so did Stormer in her outfit of the other set.
But the promotional pictures for this set also refers to the episode In Search of the Stolen Album, and the
iconic music video "There Ain't Nobody Better", where Pizzazz and Roxy also wear these outfits together.
Thankfully Pizzazz has the same sculpt as always, one of the best sculpts in this line in my
opinion. And other than the doll Designing Woman, Pizzazz hasn't changed much in her make-up.
But like Designing Woman, this Pizzazz has really neon yellow hair, but now with a much thicker bangs.
The jewelries are my favorite part with this Pizzazz, especially the necklace.
Can you believe they went ahead and actually created that necklace especially for this release?
And for the first time ever, IT gives us a big nod to the 80's line second year instruments, with
clear plastic guitars with glitter inside.
Wow Pizzazz' guitar, makes it worth it to buy this release just for the guitar itself.
Of all Pizzazz releases, this is surprisingly only the second time she comes with a guitar.
Jem fans have been wondering why the stands were all pink even for the Misfits sets, and not neon yellow
for the Misfits like in the 80's. I think they look amazing regardless.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Palms.
In bag.
Alternate hands #2:
Palms.
In bag.
Earrings:
Purple diamond-shaped dangle earrings.
Packaged.
Jacket:
Violet 3/4 sleeve shirt.
Open.
Back.
Top:
Glittery dark pink cropped tank top.
Back.
Back open.
Pants:
"Flame" pattern printed faux-suede fitted pants.
Back.
Back open.
Shoes:
Knee-high, cherry velvet high-heeled boots.
Open.
Back.
Soles.
In bag.
Guitar:
Black translucent with glitter inside,
based on the second edition 80's doll guitar.
Whammy.
Back.
In bag.
Guitar strap:
Black.
Straight.
Bag.
Power cable:
Black plastic cord with golden (?) chromed plugs in the ends.
In bag with stand supports and whammy bar.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Stand supports in bag with power cable and whammy bar.
Certificate of authenticity:
Other info on this site:
The second ever Roxy from IT, or third if you count the one re-released with an extra fashion.
Roxy's last name is now spelt differently, as its usually spelt in italy. Nice for realism. But because of the
very small difference, it might aswell have been kept how it was, as Christy Marx spelt it, and considered
it's an Americanized version.
In so many ways, IT got things so perfect in their very first release of dolls in this line
in 2012/2013. But it's nice to see they want to make things even better and make variations of as many things as possible
in different releases. Previously Pizzazz had a change of haircolor,
then Jem, and this year it's most obvious on Rio, Riot, Stormer, and especially Roxy who here gets her totally white hair.
On this Roxy, they also painted her teeth, unlike the first one. And this is
one of very few dolls in the IT Jem line that comes with as much as
three sets of hands.
Great to see a cartoon fashion! I strongly prefer cartoon looks in front of
doll line only looks. Logical choice for it's connection to the iconic look
of Pizzazz which this doll was released with.
They both appeared in the music video of "I Am A Giant", and also
"There Ain't Nobody Better", as referred to in the promotional pictures.
But although Roxy is one of my favorite characters, she isn't the one of the most popular characters among many Jem
collectors, and Pizzazz had already by now been released in several
editions, so perhaps this matching didn't make this set the most popular among the four double sets.
It's hard to beat the fashion of the first IT Roxy, of which I really liked the fabrics alot.
But IT did a great job making this one look great.
I can see how several pieces of this fashion can appeal to none-Jem IT collectors aswell.
The especially printed fabric for the jacket, actually has a shine to it when you see it up close and move it around.
The shirt has a glittery fabric. And they even made the earrings!
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Orange painted nails, matching her lips. In another pose than the other hands included.
Palms.
In bag.
Alternate hands #2:
Orange painted nails, matching her lips. In another pose than the other hands included.
Palms.
In bag.
Earrings: Red metal earrings, with golden metal rectangle dangles
hanging down, aswell as orange metal arrow-shaped dangles.
In bag.
Bracelet: Golden metal chain with disc engraved flower
shapes.
In bag.
Jacket: Bespoke shiny geometric pattern in black, white,
orange and red. Fold up sleeves. Tag inside has the 35th Anniversary Jem logo and says 2020 on the backside.
No inner lining fabric, and no closure.
Open.
Back.
Tag.
Tag back.
Shirt: Fitted, long-sleeved white silverglitter sweater.
Opens up all the way in the back, with white velcro closure. No lining fabric nor tag inside.
Back.
Back open.
Pants: Black faux-glazed pleather.
Black lining fabric in the waist only. 2 hook and eye closures in the back. No tag inside.
Back.
Back open.
Shoes: High heel pumps in red vinyl.
White insoles and black rubber-like outer soles.
Soles.
In bag.
Guitar:
Purple transparent with glitter inside, based on the second edition 80's doll guitar.
Whammy.
Back.
In bag.
Guitar strap: Black ribbon with, metal buckle
for adjusting length, and black leather-like
pieces at the ends with a hole, to connect to the guitar.
In bag.
Power cable:
Black plastic cord with chromed plugs at the ends.
In bag with stand supports and whammy bar.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Stand supports in bag with power cable and whammy bar.
Certificate of authenticity:
Cardboard, with fading colored background yellow/orange/pink/purple, the Jem and The Holograms logo,
Integrity Toys logo, and Hasbro logo. It doesn't say how
many dolls were made, but "Ultra-limited edition". Same certificate that came with all the 35th Anniversary
dolls. Pink on backside. Came packaged in the back behind the liner for the doll, in a plastic re-sealable bag.
Only one certificate included, same for both dolls in the set. Marked 2020.
Other info on this site:
Good choice of name from the music video where Stormer
wears this. Personally though, I think more of her appearance in the Jem and the Holograms
music video Here Comes Trouble.
Stormer's hair is a brighter blue, and much curlier than ever in this line. And thereby
resembles the 80's doll more.
IT changed Stormers sculpt to
another one that resembles the cartoon Stormer alot more, especially her nose, Rapture's sculpt.
Yet another sign IT listens to us. I've asked for a change of sculpt for Stormer for quite a while.
And most Jem fans seem to agree with the switch.
Jem fans correctly predicted this fashion after Roxy and Pizzazz had been revealed.
This is the second most worn outfit in the cartoon by Stormer.
I prefer cartoon fashions over 80's doll outfits.
And I can definitely see how this kind of fashion would be popular for none-Jem IT collectors.
Some Jem fans see Stormer's red jacket as orange, and that's how IT refers to the color in
their official description. I see it as closer to red. But I guess they went more towards orange
to differentiate it from Jetta's jacket in the same set.
The jacket has a kinda glossy or silky fabric that comes across a bit fragile to the roughed up skin
on my fingers. It keeps sticking onto my hands all over.
Love those purple pants, fabric, color and shape.
The shoes also deserve a mention, look at that pattern!
The earrings were not seen in the cartoon as far as I can find.
Sold in a set with I Like Your Style Jetta.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands:
Instrument holding.
In bag.
Jacket:
Long orange satin.
Open.
Back.
Tag
Tag back
Top:
Sunflower yellow bustier.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Pants:
High-waisted purple jeans.
Back.
Back open.
Back open close-up.
Belt:
Black, wide, hip-hugging.
Back.
In bag.
Shoes:
Black faux-leather high-heeled boots.
Soles.
In bag.
Flower: Red signature hair accessory.
Back.
Packaged.
Earrings: Black metal, open triangle shaped.
Back.
Packaged.
Bracelets: Metal bangle bracelet.
In bag.
Bracelets #2: Metal bangle bracelet.
In bag.
Guitar: Yellow translucent with glitter inside,
based on the second edition 80's doll guitar.
Back.
In bag.
Guitar strap: Black.
In bag.
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Other info on this site:
Finally a second Jetta, for everyone who missed out on the first one.
The new fuller and shinier hair means a slightly different hairstyle that is less spiky, more rounded
and somewhat curly. Same color though. Also same skintone.
The makeup looks almost identical at first glance. It does have the least updates among
all the releases this year. But it isn't identical. The bolt is the same shape,
although in a less shiny color. Eyebrows are the same. The silver around the eyes have
been decreased. The eyemakeup now is covered by the bolt.
Slightly more purple lips than previous Jetta, aswell as nails.
This is the very first outfit Jetta wears in the cartoon, atleast according to
episode numbers. Third most worn outfit by Jetta in the cartoon. But I think this was a better
choice than the second most worn one.
Jetta's and Stormer's jackets use the same kind of fabric in different colors though, but differentiated
slighlty by colortone and of course size.
The pants obviously stand out most here, a very appealing print. But my favorite piece must be the
top. A cool look, and good for mix an match with other outfits.
The belt was so hard to peel out of the pants to take pictures of. But nice touch that it
is separate. The shoes match the belt.
In the publicity photos Jetta is wearing the bracelet on the wrong arm, in the cartoon
she wears it on the right arm. Occasional mixups like this leads me to believe
whoever poses the dolls isn't one of the Jem designers.
I like the saxophone alot, and this
one is painted unlike the one that came with the first Jetta.
The original 80's doll one was not painted at all, so it's nice with an extra touch to it.
This doll was sold in a set with I Like Your Style Stormer.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Alternate hands: Instrument holding.
Palms.
In bag.
Scarf:
Black.
In bag (along with guitarstrap)
Jacket:
Red satin shirt.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Tag.
Tag back.
Top:
Black bustier.
Open.
Back.
Back open.
Belt:
Brown faux-leather.
Back.
Pants:
Distressed giraffe print jeans.
Back.
Back open.
Shoes:
Brown faux-leather boots. Matches the belt.
Soles.
In bag.
Earrings:
Black triangular shape with golden patterned rings.
Back.
In bag.
Bracelet:
Golden thick metal.
In bag.
Saxophone:
Black saxophone with cartoon-inspired deco art.
Other side.
In bag.
Strap:
Black, detachable for saxophone.
In bag (along with scarf).
Stand:
Neon pink transparent acrylic base, in oval shape, with a glittery print of the 35th Anniversary Jem and The Holograms logo
on top.
A hole on top for the pole base, and a hole on the left side for a power cable.
Silver-colored pole, adjustable in height, inner part is metal, outer part is chromed plastic with a plastic
plug in the bottom.
2 chromed plastic pieces, underarm support and saddle support, to put on top of the pole one at the time, to hold the doll.
4 pieces in total.
Saddle support
(other side).
Underarm support
(underside).
Saddle support and underarm support in bag.
Warning:
Recommended precaution to prevent stains from
her top on her body, by keeping a clear plastic protection inbetween while posing the doll for a longer time.
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Designed by the IT Jem doll designer Vaughn Sawyers.
Officially announced that it's inspired by Pizzazz' outfit "Just Misbehavin'", from the 80's doll line,
also seen in the cartoon as "P-3". No surprise it was inspired by the Pizzazz outfit, since it looks so alike and
has Mischievous in its name which is a hint to the Misfits.
As for the doll itself, I would love to think of this as IT's addition of their own Jem character to
the Jem world, because it
certainly fits the style with its haircolor. I can't find any great match in the Jem universe as
far as characters go, other than perhaps slight resemblance to Pizzazz' cousin Patty Paine from the UK books.
I thought it was a shame to review the fashion without the doll, since she came wearing it.
I think the Misfits certainly has room for a fifth member, a hispanic one.
You be the judge if you let Keeki Adaeze into Jem's world, or just the fashion.
This kind of hair is the same kind as Rio from the Perfect Match set, in a different color,
that kinda changes color when you move it in light.
The jacket looks like a matte fabric in pictures, but it's not. It's almost as shiny as
the pleather skirt. IT added several details that weren't on the original 80's doll fashion.
The top looks like a leopard pattern, although it was gold in the
80's doll line.
IT added their own design of earrings, golden starshaped hoops.
This doll shows that IT releases Jem substitute dolls/fashions even in their lines where the dolls
have a different size or atleast smaller feet. The shoes here don't fit IT Jem dolls, but
they don't resemble the shoes for this fashion anyway.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Top:
Belt:
Instructions:
Certificate of authenticity: This set of three dolls, comes with one certificate.
Other info on this site:
The Jem cartoon included over 20 notable male characters with red hair, and alot more
background characters. Three
episodes were more or less devoted to Ba Nee looking for redhead men who could be
her father, since his haircolor and that he was an american named Martin was all she knew about her real father.
An entire band, the 5th Avenue Boys, based on the producers and
directors of the Jem cartoon, was an all male all redhead band. Clash's and
Video's fathers were redheads. And then... there was a very notable redhead character in the
episode "Beauty And The Rock Promoter", Red Johnny Mac! A musical director who used his
power of influence to create a musical with Jem and the Holograms and the Misfits in the leads,
without even having much to back up the production.
This doll is as far fetched as it will ever get on Rock Jem with suggesting that a,
not marketed as an officially licensed Jem doll, would actually depict one.
But my question is, with what seems to be the most common hair color for men in this
entire cartoon series, how could IT avoid releasing atleast one of them in officially
licensed doll form? A redhead male doll could have worked for our substitutes for alot of other
reheads in Jem aswell.
Well male redheads is a very unusual sight in any line by IT. When they do release a
redhead male, it's either a punk red or almost brown. So I bet it would be a
very popular sight among other IT collectors aswell.
Personally I saw something in this particular doll that made me think of Jem.
First of all, the sculpt was previously used in the Jem line, on Techrat.
There is a touch of red in the haircolor.
He has a hairstyle that is a bit long
which reminds me of Red Johnny Mac. And then there's that coat and shirt, that kinda reminds
me of his style. He has red shirt, maybe a hint to the name Red. He was
released in the same set as Keeki Adaeze which has been officially announced as
wearing an outfit inspired by a Pizzazz outfit.
Besides, Red Johnny Mac has been a long requested doll among the Jem IT
collectors, a top vote for an upcoming release. I can't see a more requested
male character in the Jem line that hasn't already been released atleast unofficially.
And either way, what a beautiful doll! That hair, the tattoo on his throat,
and that outfit, especially the amazing coat. I don't know if it was the Jem
connection, the doll, the outfit, or that it is one of my favorite IT sculpts,
that convinced me to purchase this doll. Probably all of the above.
Doll specs:
Promotional pictures:
Packaging:
Coat:
Pole:
Underarm support:
Certificate of authenticity: This set of three dolls, comes with one certificate.
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July 10, 2020 IT announced the first doll in the 35th anniversary year for Jem,
Up & Rockin' Jerrica Benton / Jem Flip-Side Gift Set.
It felt almost like when Jem first returned
in shape of an Integrity Toys collectors line in 2012.
- New boxes.
IT keep surprising us with new beautiful and clever packages, that get better and better
in terms of resealing and storing the dolls. They have also listened to our needs to save on
shipping by making the boxes smaller, especially for the many faithful international fans.
By now IT have acquired some hi-res scans of the original doll artwork directly from Hasbro, which
they are using on the boxes.
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