Shades of Black, Part Three: Integrity Male Complexions

Meet Tariq (left) and Jordan (right), Integrity playine dolls. These are the only versions of these doll characters that I have so I cannot show the color range of their complexions from my collection.

However, by grace of the wonderful Internet Wayback Machine, I found a site showing breathtaking photos of Tariq taken by a doll dealer. Behold, Tariq in various shades of brown from light reddish brown to dark brown: the wave titles are African Legends, Ancient Legends, Fashion Insider, and Icons. (Note: you can see the other Integrity Janay and friends available in 2004 here as well.)

I *think* that there was some complexion variation for Jordan as well, but Jordan is a much trickier character. Why? I think that he was taken/removed/transferred? from the Integrity playline to become Mikelman's Dominic doll. BUT that's a story for another post.

Integrity Playline Characters - Janay and Friends

Here is a list of the Integrity playline dolls that included Janay, Jade, Alysa and their friends:

The Women

• Janay
  
• Alysa
  
• Jade
  
• Giselle
  
• Nakia, African Legends only
  
• Adora, Ancient Legends only
  
• Malika, Embassy Ball only (My Favorite Dolls exclusive)
  
• Aria, Icon Club only (Dolls, Dreams, and Cuddly Things and Katy's Kollectibles exclusive)
  
• Sooki, Icon Club only, Dolls (Dreams, and Cuddly Things and Katy's Kollectibles exclusive)
  

The Men

• Jordan
  
• Keith
  
• Alejandro
  
• Tariq
  
• Justin, Giselle Wedding set only
  

East Philly DAFs: Janay Clan - Introduction

Left to right: Pierre Janay and his siblings - Netta, Phaedra and Madea (twins), and Tariq

The Janays are a prominent East Philadelphian family. Pierre Janay, oldest of the Janays, recently returned from a covert military assignment. He has many daughters - you can't throw a stone in East Philly without hitting one of his offspring. Netta Janay has one daughter, Mikkay, and owns Netta's Den, a gentleman's club. Fay Janay owns and runs the local voodoo shop. Dea Janay, mother of toddler twins Rashid and Latifa, has recently returned to singing at Netta's Den. Tariq Janay is the favorite fashion photographer in the city.

Who's who in the doll and action figure world? All Janays and Tariq are Integrity Toys products; Pierre is by M&C Toys.

Pierre Janay is a M&C Power Team action figure

Annette "Netta" Janay is the first Club Icon Janay

Phaedra "Fay" Janay is the Tribal Treasures Janay

Medea "Dea" Janay is the Fashion Insider Award Nite Janay (Dealer version)

Tariq Janay is the Fashion Insider Award Nite Tariq