Barbie look out, Sindy is plotting her return to British children’s hearts

[Still Waters]

We might be living in a Barbie world at the moment – but the doll that once represented the American Dream might need to watch her back. The great British answer to the most famous fashion doll of all time could be about to make a comeback.

Next weekend sees the 13th annual Dollycon held in Lincoln, where Sindy fans will gather to celebrate their hobby. Just four years younger than her glamorous American counterpart, Sindy still holds a place in the hearts of millions of British women who were girls in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jul/23/barbie-look-out-sindy-is-plotting-her-return-to-british-childrens-hearts