Before I get started today, I want to let you know that I have an Instagram account (finally). It was easy to set up, in the end, but unfortunately I'm not able to include hyperlinks to individual reviews. Still, in general, when I post on Instagram, it'll mean that I have a new review published. Thank you to everybody who has followed so far, and please forgive me while I learn the ropes!
Today's review has been a long time coming. Sindy is an icon of doll history, and has gone through several fascinating transformations since her debut by the Pedigree company in 1963. I've been getting requests to review Sindy for almost ten years now, starting in 2014 when Robert Tonner was selling his version of the character. And I've been meaning to purchase some of these dolls for almost that long, but you know how it goes: the budget is limited, new things are always coming out, and other dolls keep stealing my attention. Also, the Sindy story is a big one to delve into, especially for a newcomer like me.
But a few weeks ago I was reading on Facebook that the most recent incarnation of Sindy, manufactured by Kid Kreations, has been discontinued. So I figured I should jump down this rabbit hole and try to get up to speed before a whole new version of Sindy changes the landscape yet again.
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| Kid Kreations Sindy from 2022 (left) and Marx Sindy from 1978 (right). |
