Sindy made in England: Face (brunette doll)
Sindy that collectors normally refer to as the early Made in England period was launched in September 1963 by Pedigree as a British teenage fashion doll, with a deliberately more “girl next door” feel than Barbie. The original face and body sculpt is attributed to Pedigree sculptor Dennis Arkinstall, the first fashion garments were designed by Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin, and Valerie Sanders at Pedigree adapted their fashion ideas to doll size and created the standard packaged outfit Weekenders. The early Sindy had painted, sideways-looking blue eyes, a short bubble-cut/bob hairstyle, and was first sold in London before marketing expanded.
Sindy in original Weekender shirt.
Made in England Sindy marking (auburn doll)
Sindy Made in England front view
Sindy made in England back view
Sources: vintage catalogs, flyers, collector references and own research.
MIE in Weekender outfit
MIE in Weekender back view
Sindy MIE in comparison with later Sindy dolls body types.