Mam'selle Sindy Doll Magazine Issue 08 | APRIL 2022

Sindy Doll Magazine ISSUE 08 | April 2022 | £5.95

SPRING CLEANING TIPS SINDY LOVE FROM 1963 TO TODAY THE BEST SINDY WEBSITES

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Hello Dolls!

Welcome to the new issue of Mam'selle! A mini magazine for Sindy doll lovers, fans and collectors.

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How are we on the April issue already? Time really does fly when you're having fun! This issue is packed yet again - we've Sindy Spring cleaning tips, how to make a Sindy book, the best Sindy websites, Easter shopping, and our super 13page special on our everlasting love for the doll you love to dress from 1963 to today...phew!

Enjoy the issue - until next month.

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Mam'selle I S S U E

08 Sindy Doll Magazine: Contents 05 Sindy Social Scene 07 Best Sindy Websites 11 Sindy 1963 to today!

29 Shopping with Sindy 34 Dear Sindy...

37 Travel with Sindy 38 #VintageSindy

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7 best sindy websites These are the websites Sindy collectors turn to again and again for research, information, reference and good old-fashioned Sindy fun.

www.oursindymuseum.com Possibly the most comprehensive and in-depth Sindy website that collectors use for identifying fashion and scenesetters. They are currently updating with the 1980s - so watch that space!

www.vintagesindy.com A great resource for identifying pieces, as it features all the brochures produced from the 1960s - 90s. Easy to use, as it is set out in decades and by year.

www.sindy.co.uk More of a fun site (albeit in need of some updating) than a reference resource from Pedigree Toys and Brands Ltd. It showcases Sindy crafts, games, stories, news and colouring sheets. It also features images and stories on the Sindy anniversary collection - that was just for fun though!

THE SINDY SHOP A COLLABORATION WITH PEDIGREE TOYS TO OFFER A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF SINDY PRODUCTS AND DESIGNS

WWW.SINDYSHOP.CO.UK

www.sindyplay.co.uk For news, crafts, printables and videos on the new Sindy Play range launched

by Kid Kreations in 2021, this is the place to go. If you want to purchase the last remaining Sindy collectors dolls you need to go to its sister site at www.sindycollectorsclub.co.uk

www.sindydoll.wordpress.com A passion website set up by the late collector Helen Carter where she shared her knowledge, Sindy projects and an extensive section that is great for outfit identification. The fun features and mood-board style collages reflect on Sindy's place in fashion history and popular culture.

www.petradolls.co.uk The go-to website for doll identification - not just Sindy Barbie, Petra and many more are included. With clear images and precise information you can date your doll by checking the suggested markers.

www.thelittlesindymuseum.com Set up by collector Martina Söderström to showcase her actual little museum based in Sweden. Here she shares her collection, history, photographs and interviews with fellow collectors.

Martina is always looking for contributors to build the site, so do get in touch if you can help .

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

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THE NEVER ENDING LOVE FOR SINDY A light-hearted look at the most wanted and lusted after Sindy dolls, fashions, scenesetters and accessories throughout the years from 1963 to today.

by Dress Like A Sindy

DISCLAIMER FROM AUTHOR: This is based on my own research, memories and comments/discussion made by members of various Sindy Facebook Groups and Instagram comments. It is not intended as a 'definitive' Sindy sellers or buyers guide.

All opinions expressed here are my own - please don't write in or shoot me down. I am a Sindy lover not a hard core collector/dealer or seller.

SINDY'S MOST WANTED THROUGH THE YEARS

1963 An original 'Weekenders' mint in box

1964 The complete lemon hued 'Bridesmaid' ensemble

Sindy's Red two-seater sports car

1966 'Hair Switch' for instant 60s hairstyles.

1967 'Sindy in her House' and 'Sindy in the Country' sticker fun and paint books.

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1968 The complete outfits 'Housework' and 'Come Dancing'.

1972 Everything for that weekly laundry with the 'Washday Set'

1971 One of the retro printed 'Midi Look' frocks.

1970 The easy to construct fibreboard Town House

1969 1960s Scenesetters most wanted: Sindy's Piano and 'Table and Chairs'

The 1969 folding leaf table and chairs recently fetched over £250 on eBay!

1973 A 'Sindy Super Sound' set - with actual sound.

1974 Sindy is the ultimate travel companion and she needs a 'Carry Case' to keep her clothes crease-free

1975 A minty original 'Active Sindy'.

1976 The iconic Eastham 'E'-Line Kitchen most wanted... the 'Floor Cupboard' and the 'Wall Cupboard with Lighting'.

1980 The only place to hang those fashions - the iconic 'Gown Rail'.

1979 The new 'China Cabinet' with all the dinnerware.

1978 A minty 'Nurse Sindy' in full uniform

1977 The 1970s style 'Hi-Fi' with all 3 cassettes.

This retro 'Hi-Fi' regularly sells for £45+ on eBay

1981 A boxed 'Party Time' Sindy accompanied by the real 45rpm record

1982 A rare 'Dapple Grey' Horse.

1983 A fully stocked 'Beauty Case' for every Sindy girl.

1984 Masquerade was the only Sindy with an upswept hair style.

She came with blonde, brunette or auburn hair.

'Masquerade Sindy' with her elusive fan and mask

1985 What a year for collectors! And, more than one desirable fashion or scenesetter made the most wanted.

'Sindy's Country Manor'

'Spanish Eyes'

'The Emanuel Collection'

'Beach Life'

'Tele Sindy Studio'

1986 Any complete outfit from the '86 Emanuel Elegance Collection

1987 The ultimate 'Fashion Boutique' with all the accessories - and carrier bags.

1988 Both the 1985 and '86 Elegance Collection by Emanuel fashions sell for £50+ a set

'High Energy' outfit and accessories

1991 'Desk and Chair' complete with all office supplies

A complete 'Paint-A-Picture' Sindy sold in 2021 for £130

1990 'Paint-A-Picture' Sindy with real watercolour paints

1989 The 'Party Girl' Sindy dress

1992 'Sindy's Beauty Counter' with its 60+ accessories

1993 The complete 'Walking the Dog' collection and the colourful 'Sindy's Cafe'

1994 The magic Sindy logo 'Sportscar Playset'

1998 'Twister' Sindy & Tanya.

1997 Sindy 'Top Model' Dolls featuring Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Karen Mulder

1996 1995

'Snow Adventure' Sindy, dog and sledge.

The Bible. 'The History of Sindy'

by Colette Mansell In 2021 'The History of Sindy' Hardback with dust jacket was listed at over £500

2020 The new Sindy Collectors Club Sindy dolls.

'Shopping Look' and 'City Chic' were the first two to sell out.

Only 1,963 of each doll were made making them an instant collector's item.

'City Chic' - 'Shopping Look'

'Weekender' - 'Sleepy Time' - 'Skater Girl' - 'Dream Date'

2021 The new Sindy Play Range - aimed at children, but sought after by collectors

The boxes on all the Sindy Play dolls convert into a play scene. Extras include accessories, crafts and a mini magazine

From left to right: 'Riding Club' Sindy; 'Fashion Store/Blogger' Sindy; 'Salon Stylist' Sindy; 'Sweet Treats' Sindy; 'Pet Parlour' Sindy and 'Ballet Studio' Sindy.

2022 The second wave of the Sindy Play Range is coming... watch this space!

History of Sindy How to make a book by @stylemysindy Have you got a copy of the Sindy Bible 'The History of

Sindy' by Colette Mansell? Well, thankfully it's a little easier to get a copy for Sindy! As we've teamed up

with Jane from @stylemysindy who has created a

printable version especially for us and even shown us how to make it perfectly.

You will need: Book printable - printed on to paper or card *

*Included with

Ruler, scissors or craft knife

issue or email

Old biro or embossing tool

printable.

this month's

Glue that is suitable for paper/card (PVA or a glue stick) Scrap card

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Step-by-Step Method:

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PREPARE

CUT OUT

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Gather

Cut out book cover

Use an old biro or

knife,

tool and ruler to

all

your

materials and find

a clear space to craft your book.

using a sharp craft metal

ruler

and a cutting mat for a precise finish.

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embossing

create the fold.

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Use a ruler to fold

Reinforce the fold

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Put them together

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need will depend

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the

the card you use to

need to add or take

When

book

on the thickness of

cover to see if you

create the pages.

out more to fill the

are

the right amount of

pages,

glue

them together in

book (I used 8 in mine).

you

happy you have

a nice neat stack.

JANE'S TOP TIPS: Print on to glossy photo paper if you can for a similar finish to the original lifesize version.

If you don’t have photo paper you can get

a similar effect printing on to card and covering the printed image with wide clear packing tape.

Use

scraps

of

cardboard

packaging

before you put them in the recycling to create the pages inside the book

Don’t use too much glue or your pages will get soggy and the book will not look as

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11.

GLUE

neat. Don’t add the glue too close to the edge of the pages.

PRESS

You can create lots of other books for

your dolls using the same method and

Add glue to the

Press

together

pretty packaging scraps. Just make sure

and

any excess glue

for the cover so you can get a nice neat

inside of the cover place

pages inside.

the

and

wipe

away

before it dries.

you choose a card that is not too heavy fold on the spine.

LIVING WITH.

SINDY.

MY FIRST SINDY DRESS, 1995

THE DOLL YOU LOVE TO DRESS

FASHION. INTERIORS. BEAUTY. SHOPPING. TRAVEL.

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SPRING

CLEAN

SINDY SPECIAL

Use Hydrogen Peroxide B.P. for brightening up furniture. Paint on and allow to dry in the sun.

It may take a few applications to get desired finish.

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Miracle products and tips recommended by the members of the Vintage Sindy Collectors Facebook group

Use Goo Gone for removing sticky marks from furniture and accessories that may be left over from labels and sellotape. Also removes crayon and pen marks.

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Brighten white clothing or fabrics by leaving to soak in a denture tablet dissolved in warm water.

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Use a gentle soap to wash Sindy's hair and body and avoid submerging her in water - as the water can seep into the body and cause the leg screws to rust.

Wash hair as you would your own - back wash is best. Work the shampoo in with an old toothbrush.

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Magic erasers are just that.. magic! They make marks and stains disappear before your very eyes. You simply dampen them and erase.

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A specialist stain remover can help remove, or at least fade, marks. It removes ink stains, mould, green ear and various other stains on vintage dolls. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly and as instructed.

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Formula 9-1-1 will remove old blood, smoke, crayon, gum, food stains, grease, lipstick, tar, tape/sticker residue, wax and most other soils on dolls. It also removes loose paint or cosmetic features (like decal eyes) from dolls if you plan to repaint. .

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Winsor & Newton Pro Markers are the ideal cosmetic pens for bringing back colour to sallow, pale or 'green' faces and cheeks.

Put a bit on and rub all over with cotton bud until you achieve complexion shade you want.

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A favourite amongst collectors is OXY 10 acne cream for marker pen, ink and mould. Apply to mark, cover in cling film and sit in sun or under sunlamp.

BY EILEEN MULLAY

DEAR SINDY...

Before TIP: It's best to use a bald Sindy that can be rerooted.

Step 1: You will need a large stainless steel pot big enough to fit a Sindy in.

YOU WILL NEED: Rit DyeMore in chocolate brown Washing up liquid Rubber gloves

Step 2: Fill bowl with near boiling point water and add dye. Use a wooden spoon to stir and move Sindy around and out of bowl when complete.

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Step 3: Add a teaspoon of washing up liquid to bowl and stir. Add Sindy to bowl.

...how do I dye my skin colour?

Step 4: Use rubber gloves - and try not to burn yourself - and a wooden spoon to retrieve Sindy after 5 minutes from the dye bath. She will be very dark at this point, but you can adjust the timings depending on tone you want.

You will then need to think about giving her a reroot and painting her face.

Can't find a Gayle or Black Sindy? Then why not make your own.

Eileen Mullay showed us her foolproof step-bystep method to dying a TLC Sindy head and body.

Eileen's DIY Black Sindy taking centre stage with her two original Gayle Sindy dolls.

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T R A V E L w i t h

S i n d y

CARDIFF, WALES

@EVERY_DAY_IS_LIKE_SINDY Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south of Cardiff. The capital is located in the southeast of Wales and is home to Cardiff Castle - a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion.

Cardiff is also known as the City of Arcades. It has the biggest concentration of Victorian, Edwardian and modern-day indoor shopping arcades in Britain.

SLEEP: Hotel Indigo on Queen Street or Hotel One Hundred on Newport Road EAT: The Potted Pig at 27 High Street DRINK: The Botanist at 10 Church Street or Lab 22 at 22 Caroline Sreet VISIT: Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay, Bute Park, St Fagans National Museum of History

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#VINTAGESINDY

RAIN AND SHINE SINDY 1982 'Rain or Shine: There's an outfit for Sindy' stated this boxed doll and outfit set in 1982. For sunny days Sindy had a strapless floral printed sundress with a matching bolero jacket. But, if the rain came her handy coordinating hooded raincoat and umbrella (albeit non-opening) would keep her dry. Ever the practical girl is Sindy. Rain and Shine (44708)

Beautiful, handmade, realistic 12th scale dollhouse miniature food.

A varied range of hand-crafted items for your dollhouse kitchen, shop, bakery or cafe.

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