Sindy dolls are teen dolls made by Pedigree Dolls and Toys Ltd (known as "Pedigree" for short). These dolls have been in circulation since 1963, and they’re widely sought after for their collectability, beauty, and craftsmanship. In this article, we’ll show you how to find out if your Sindy doll is genuine or not.

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Know the manufacturing history.

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Look for era-specific details.

  1. There are a variety of time-period tells to look out for. There are things that you should be able to spot for each doll era:
    • 1963-64 doll: "Made in England" is on her neck, 29 centimeter (11.4 in) in height, soft head, rigid body without marks, hollow and hard legs; hair colour is blonde, brunette and auburn and it has a fringe (bangs) and looks like a messy bob.[1]
    • 1965 doll: "Made in England" is on her head, head and arms are soft, vinyl legs which bend a little, rigid body and same hair colours as previous doll.
    • 1966 doll: No marks on head or neck, "Made in Hong Kong" on her waist, head now made from heavier vinyl, rigid body, heavy legs that can bend; same hair colours but thicker.
    • 1965-1966 (mini Sindy): 27 centimeter (10.6 in) tall, hard head (often wobbles) and "Made in Hong Kong" on her waist; her legs and arms won't bend. Same hair colours.
    • 1967 (Marilyn Sindy): Hard head, legs and arms, bright blonde hair that often looks frizzed up.
    • 1968-1969: Sindy gets real eyelashes, blush and red lips. Her hair is shoulder length with a side part. She can be twisted at the waist. You'll find "Made in Hong Kong" on the back of her head.
    • 1969 (walking Sindy): Slightly longer legs that are soft, move freely and bend. "Made in Hong Kong" on the back of her head; hair range continues same colours.
    • 1970: Hair length still shoulder but part is now down the middle. Has features of previous doll but some may also have numerical markings.
    • 1971 (Trendy girl): This one seems to be the most popular with collectors. The head can be moved to any angle (and comes off), the hair remains centre parted and she has rooted eyelashes. She now has a range of blonde colours for hair as well as brunette and auburn. Numerical and letter markings are now commonplace.
    • 1971 (Lovely Lively Sindy): Every part of the doll can be moved and posed. Same hair colour range as the previous dolls and has "Made in Hong Kong" and numerical and letter markings.[2]
    • 1975: Gayle was developed for the US market, a black Sindy.[3]
    • From the late 70s, Marx Toys manufactured Sindy dolls in the USA but was withdrawn by 1980.
    • 1986: Magic Moments Sindy has hair and a swimming costume that changes colour in water.
    • Hasbro manufactured Sindy in the 1980s before Pedigree took back the doll in the late 90s.[4]
    • Vivid Imaginations has manufactured recent versions of Sindy dolls, under licence from Pedigree.
    • 2003: A 40th anniversary Sindy was released and since this time Sindy dolls have lost their large breasts and long legs and now look like 12-15 year olds and dress in teen clothing; the aim has been to make Sindy appear more innocent than the competing Barbies and Bratz dolls.
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Compare the doll to others online.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    What are a 1975 and a 1978 Sindy doll worth?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on the model, what the doll is wearing and what condition they are in. A 1978 doll may not be worth much unless it is in pristine condition, although a 1975 could be worth anything since many different types were made that year. Consult an expert for a true valuation.
  • Question
    Is a Sindy doll like a Barbie?
    HumanBeing
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    Sindy and Barbie are both teen fashion dolls so are alike in that way. Both dolls have lots of clothes and accessories children, or collectors, can enjoy along with the dolls. One difference between Cindy and Barbie is Sindys were available in blonde or brunette as standard, Barbie, other than special edition dolls was always blonde.
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