This page documents an early Sindy doll from 1964, produced in Hong Kong.

It focuses on identification features such as markings, leg construction, and facial details, based on a real collector example.

Early Hong Kong Sindy dolls can be difficult to distinguish from Made in England versions, making small physical differences especially important.

Year: 1964

Origin: Hong Kong

Marking: “Hong Kong” (lower back)

Body type: Non-articulated legs

Leg construction: Hollow blow-moulded plastic (with side seams)

Hair: Blonde

Notable features: Early transition model with similarities to Made in England versions

Key features used for identification:

“Hong Kong” marking on the lower back

Hollow legs with visible seam lines

Classic early Sindy face with soft expression

Hair rooting typical of mid-1960s production

These features should be considered together when identifying early Hong Kong dolls.

Pictures coming soon.

This early Hong Kong Sindy typically features:

Hard vinyl head and plastic torso

Hollow blow-moulded plastic legs

No knee articulation

The hollow leg construction, often with a visible seam, is a key indicator of early production.

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The face shows the classic early Sindy style:

Soft side-glancing eyes

Subtle, hand-painted appearance

Natural lip tones (often pale pink to coral)

Hair is typically:

Rooted evenly across the scalp

Soft in texture

Styled in simple, natural shapes

Minor variations in paint and hair are common.

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Early Hong Kong Sindy dolls may vary in:

Leg construction (hollow vs later solid vinyl)

Slight differences in face paint

Hair shade and thickness

Because of overlap in production, some dolls may show mixed features.

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Around 1964, Sindy production expanded from the UK to Hong Kong.

These early Hong Kong dolls retain many characteristics of the original Made in England versions, while introducing small material and manufacturing differences.

This makes them especially interesting for collectors — but also more complex to identify.

Watch the gentle cleaning and styling process for this doll:

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Sindy Doll 1964 – Hong Kong