Sindy was launched in the USA in 1978 by Marx Toys Ltd as a rival to Barbie.
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Alongside Sindy, a range of 7 outifts and various scenesetters were available plus a black friend for Sindy named Gayle (something that was never - if ever - widely available in the UK).
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Outfits
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Many of the outfits had already been released in the UK but were named differently:
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Let’s go to the ballet - the pink and white ballet outfit available on the UK ballerina dolls.
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Let’s go riding - red jumper, cream jodphurs, black boots, riding hat and crop (released in the UK in 1977 as ‘Riding Out’)
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Let’s get our beauty sleep - a blue nightdress, with long blue lace negligee (released in UK in 1977 as ‘Misty Blue’)
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Let’s have a dinner party - a cream halter neck gown and long brown evening coat (released in UK in 1977 as ‘Night Spot’)
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Let’s go shopping - a bright yellow trouser suit with brown shoes and shoulder bag (released in UK in 1977 as ‘Sunshine Girl’)
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Let’s take it easy - a mix ‘n’ match outfit with red flares, a blue skirt and a white T shirt with Sindy’s name on the front (I think this was released in UK in 1977 with the ‘Weekender’ doll)
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Let’s get married - A wedding dress with floor length veil (not sure if this was released in UK?)
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Scenesetters:
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Many of the scenesetter furniture items had been released in the UK, but some changes were made for the American markets.
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The yellow bathroom became turquoise for the US, but for some reason, the toilet was never sold there (???).
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The kitchen had a double-door refrigerator added (a UK version wasn’t released until 1984).
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The settee and chair designs were changed and became known as loveseat and arm chair.
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