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Toys

Sindy's rival, Barbie


Sindy Doll

1963 marked the year of the Sindy Doll hitting the UK public. More 'girl next door' than the glamorous Barbie (pictured), Sindy was advertised as the 'doll you love to dress'.

She was 11 1/2" tall, had painted side glancing eyes and came in a range of of hair colours in a curly bob style. She also had a scarily wide face.

Sindy was first released with a 'weekenders' outfit consisting of jeans and a striped shirt.

Later in life Sindy again followed the Barbie trend and got herself a boyfriend called Paul, who is said to be named after Paul McCartney and was billed as 'the well dressed young man'.


1963 Toys: Instant Fish | Diplomacy | Sindy






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