Sindy was far superior to Barbie

Hahaha.
He was based on Paul McCartney I think ? I was too young to have an original Paul but my older cousins had him, with his sports car, I was v jealous. I had a little Sindy Catalogue from my cousin, sadly lost, that listed all Paul’s clothes, based on Beatle type collarless suits etc. It had Sindy’s underwear including proper stockings ! Pre tights, so the very first Sindy.

My aunt knitted tiny little patterned sweaters for my Sindy. A little landscape with tiny sheep on it. There is some knitwear in Next this winter that reminds me of it. Happy Sindy memories, thank you!

I was never allowed Barbie because she was 'tacky' but I had a million Sindys, which I loved! As they were the 90s version they were very Barbie-esque anyway, They were awesome.

Does anyone remember a Barbie/Sindy size riding doll in the 90s? The horses were gorgeous, with a soft 'skin'. They were either standing or trotting, and were unjointed, but the riders were fully jointed. The sets came with a dog too - a labrador or dalmatian or whatever. The tack felt really realistic and the rider's clothes were great quality. I can't find them on Google. They were great too though! I had the stable for my 11th birthday, and was sad because I was aware I was growing out of toys and would barely use it. I wish I could see pictures for nostalgia's sake.

Sindy over Barbie definitely. I remember really wanting Ken too but being disappointed so I gave one of my Sindys gender reassignment with a brutal haircut and a cardboard willy!😂

I still have my Sindy, but I think that her arms need to be re-strung. Said arms have also discoloured with age.

I might take her to the Dolls' Hospital in Leith.

DD6 received a suprise Sindy (plus horse) for Christmas from a relative. I didn't even realise they were still around! DM still has hers from the 60's and I always much preferred playing with her to my Barbies, I thought she had a much prettier face.

Both DDs are obsessed with the 8 million Barbies in the house but have barely looked at this Sindy. I suspect it's because she's slightly larger so the Barbie clothes won't fit her, and there's not much fun to be had if they can't dress her up in bizarre concoctions of clothes.

I still have my Sindy dolls (well they are at my dad's house). I do have some Barbies too but my mum didn't like Barbie because she was tarty.
Unfortunately some of the Sindy dolls have very extreme haircuts when my sister was practicing to be a hairdresser (based on this example I think it's just as well she decided not to be a hairdresser). My DDs used to play with them too. I know I should get rid of them now but can't quite bring myself too.

I had Patch like @Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride. I recall she wore dungarees a lot. Also had Pippa but she melted when my Db put her on top of a table lamp to see if she would tan.

And a You Tube channel https://youtube.com/@thelittlesindymuseum?si=MViruwsN7C6o_jcx

I had a Daisy!! Was literally racking my brain trying to think of the name when I saw your post! I had wanted a Barbie but ended up preferring Daisys clothes and I think she had a Dalmatian dog accessory ( or else I’ve completely imagined that!)

There’s a Sindy museum in Stockholm! Great website too.
https://thelittlesindymuseum.com

OMG it was this one! I loved her!

I loved my Sindy! Great clothes and I got a ‘pop star’ Sindy for my birthday one year. She came with a guitar, microphone and an amp which you put tiny records into - and they played! Sindy songs. God it was amazing!

Sindy had a massive head.

I just found this! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jul/27/barbie-sindy-doll-queen-supreme-cruel-demise?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

@LittlePotteryBird I still have the picnic basket that’s in front of the tent in that photo. Sindy “died” but I’ve ever since used the basket to store blue tack in….. 40 years of useful service and it still looks as good as new!

I also
had the sindy horse . I remember in the mid 80’s have a very awful short haircut and I cut the horses tail of to make it into a rat tail , I used to Kirby grip it into my hair! God I was really a weird child

I had Sindy everything back in the ‘80s. Including ye old caravan and yellow open top car. I recall being very concerned by the lack of bathroom facilities in the van. Mucho consternation ahoy.

Naturally I loathed poor Sindy and would have sold my grabby wee soul for a Barbie, but as with all things, my parents were so far behind the curve they were actually out in front of it.

Vive Sindy!

I liked Barbie better just because she had a smile on her face and Sindy always looked pissed off to me.

Oh I was a Sindy girl I remember mine had jeans and a t shirt with her name ! I had the house with the shower and magic cooker and the caravan and buggy as well as the horse and tent... she went away on mini breaks with action man quite regularly !!! Happy days 😊

Yup. With the blonde hair and eyes that closed and had eyelashes. Extremely important when you're five years old.

@MrsMoastyToasty
My grandad made a stable for my Barbie horse ❤️
Gran knitted so many dresses and suits for Barbie.

I had the ballerina Sindy - I loved her. I also had an action girl with fabulous long black hair. My DGP made lots of furniture for them and DGM upholstered it and made bedding. She was a retired court dressmaker so as you can imagine they both had incredible wardrobes.....

I only had one Sindy, the ‘active Sindy’ ballerina one - with brunette hair in a bun. She was lovely.

It was 1976 and I was six. I saved up for her for what felt like a long time but I suspect my mum had given in and paid for most of her. We went to the big toy stall in the middle of the indoor market in Halifax and I asked for her myself. I was so proud holding that paper bag on the bus home I could have burst.

I knew nothing of Barbie.

Loved Sindy, never had a Barbie. I remember the white and gold wardrobe and dressing table vividly. I preferred Pippa though, especially my beloved Princess Pippa with very long hair. I put them in trees so they looked like fairies!