Sindy

Sindy (by Pedigree) was introduced in Britain in 1963. The advertisements claimed 'Sindy is more than a doll, she's a real personality. The free, swinging, grown-up girl who dresses the way she likes'. Move over Germaine Greer!

Her boyfriend Paul joined her in 1965 (so was she still dressing to please herself?). Her little sister, Patch, arrived in 1966 - obviously to a different father, as Sindy had jet black hair while Patch was a platinum blonde.

Sindy may have lacked the Hollywood glamour of arch rival Barbie, but Sindy was the first truly British fashion doll. 

In 1970 her glossy hair was given a centre parting and kept in place with a hair band. She also got joints (not those kind of joints!) for the first time.

Walking Sindy was sold with the shortest of mini-skirts in yellow and green tweed and won the Toy of the Year award. She also gained a full range of kitchen furniture . . .