Hi all!
I've received lots of private messages regarding this situation. This subject line "terrible rumors" is appropriate. This should be treated as a vicious rumor. The unidentified author of the message doesn't indicate where the supposed announcement by Helena was made and seems to be the only one aware of such an announcement.
I've talked to Integrity and it's "business as usual" with them as far as the licensing agreement goes. Whoever wrote that message doesn't seem to have taken into account that a licensing agreement is a legal document. It wouldn't just end with a simple announcement. There are legal notices that would have to be served and a time frame allowed for projects to be completed.
There certainly isn't any need for anyone to get too upset over this at the moment. We've still got great Integrity Candis to look forward to!
I also read a post on Vicky's board from this same individual announcing that he/she had been wondering if the Adele & Veronique dolls had been intended to replace Candi. I can attest to the fact that these dolls were in the works long before the possibility of a licensing agreement with Hamilton Toys ever existed. It has always been Jason's intent to do his own line of dolls but the real time opportunity to do so wasn't there, until he became affiliated with Integrity. Adele & Veronique are the fruition of Jason's dream and have never in any way been intended to replace any 11.5" fashion doll. They will stand on their own merit as being wonderful and collectible. We collectors know there is room in a fashon doll collection for dolls from multiple manufacturers and artists.