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Colette Mansell's History of Sindy


Sindy

She may have lacked the Hollywood glamour of her rival Barbie, but Sindy was the first truly British fashion doll.

She was given a trendy centre parting in 1970 and it was kept in place with a hair band. She also got joints for the first time!

'Walking' Sindy was sold with mini-skirts in yellow and green tweed and won the Toy of the Year award. She also gained a full range of kitchen furniture!

Sindy's clothes reflect accurately the styles that were being worn by the fashion conscious human! An enthusiast has even written a book charting her history.


1970 Toys: Stylophone | Sindy






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