Withywindle's Doll Collection

05/14/2026

Lost & Found
Her nightie went missing
It could not be found
I looked high and low
It was nowhere around.
I ransacked the closets
And also the drawers
Searching through bedroom and laundry stalls
Losing the nightie was really a pain
So I bought a replacement, exactly the same
Today the lost nightie resurfaced again

05/14/2026

SindySocial
Sindy is a fascinating cultural icon, described as the wholesome British "girl next door" answer to America's more glamorous Barbie. Launched by Pedigree Toys in September 1963, Sindy became a massive hit, selling 200,000 units in her first three months and winning 'Girls Toy of the Year' in 1968 and 1970.
The "Wholesome" British Alternative to Barbie. Pedigree designed Sindy with a shorter stature, a more modest bust, and a realistic "girl next door" appearance. Her "English rose" appearance was marketed as a friend or a "younger sister" figure rather than a fashion model, designed to represent a typical British teenager.
"The Doll You Love to Dress": Sindy's original marketing slogan focused on her extensive, high-quality fashion range, often designed by professionals like Foale and Tuffin, or even The Emmanuels, who designed Princess Diana's wedding dress.2. Origins and EvolutionName Choice: Market researchers asked little girls in the street to pick their favorite name for the new doll; "Cindy" was top, but Pedigree changed it to "Sindy" to make it a more distinct trademark.Family & Friends: Sindy was followed by her boyfriend Paul in 1965 and her "naughty little sister" Patch in 1966.Physical Changes: The earliest 1960s Sindys had soft vinyl heads with rooted hair, while later 60s models introduced applied upper eyelashes.
Sindy By Pedigree Sindy Vintage
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05/12/2026

For International Nurses Day
Sindy's nurses uniform was fabulous

05/05/2026

SindySocial
How often do you redress your Sindy?
I must admit, I have dolls dressed in what I class as their forever outfits, simply because putting something on a particular doll, she totally rocks it, while other outfits are packed away virtually unseen.
Its also resulted in "invisibility" and if you dont know what i mean by that, its simply after a while, I cease to see it anymore. Soooo
What's your favourite decade and outfit for Sindy?
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05/05/2026

It would be easier if you told me what I am allowed to do!

Perhaps it would be easier if you told me what I AM allowed to do!

05/03/2026

Sundays Paper Doll

05/02/2026

🎸 Music Star Sindy is in the studio, practicing her guitar 🎸 Maybe there’s a new song on the way ✨

What do you think her first single should be called?

04/30/2026

ThursdaysThrowback
Do you have this book?
Looking back to the 1966 Sindy Annual
Sindy Vintage Sindy By Pedigree Sindy Collectors Corner ( and friends 63-86! )

04/30/2026

🎶 Summertime! and the living is easy 🎶
How's your garden doing this year?
Sindy By Pedigree Sindy Vintage

04/29/2026

SindySocial
A funny thing is memory! My last post was adding the Rainy Day outfit to the 1968 album, its a pvc wet look mac in red and yellow. The vibrancy of the colour surprised me muchly, as I didn't remember adult clothing being so bright. I seem to recall having a white pvc mac that tied with a belt. Which of Sindys outfits surprised you the most, and did you wear similar?
Sindy By Pedigree Sindy Vintage

04/29/2026

1968 Rainy Day
In 1968 Sindy added a vibrant raincoat to her wardrobe in red and yellow wet look PVC. Teaming it with yellow Bermuda shorts and sou"ester with bright red knee high boots to keep her dry in the wettest of weathers.12S76.
Did you have this outfit?