My Doll Collection

New Early Eighties Sindy Annuals Arrived

2010-02-20T13:36:00.002Z

The Sindy Annauls I won on eBay arrived today and I was pleased with the condition they are in, they don't have quite as many pictures of the Sindy outfits made that year as I'd hoped but they will still be useful. I did learn that 4 of the evening gowns for Sindy designed in the early eighties were designed by the Emanuels (the same people who designed pincess Diana's wedding dress) so I'll have to keep a lookout for those on eBay. :)

Please Help Me Identify These Dolls Outfits.

2010-02-13T12:27:00.005Z

You might think because you aren't a doll collector you won't be able to help, but if you are 70's or 80's child who played with Barbie or Sindy you can as that's when they date from. Please check out this short slide show and leave a comment if you recognise anything. You can pause it using the buttons at the bottom of the picture that appear again when you mouse over and enlarge the pictures by clicking on them.
And they open in a new window so don't worry if you are using Blog Explosion it won't effect your surfing. Thanks in advance.

Still Working On The Last Dolls Hair, And New Additions To My Collection

2010-02-11T23:29:00.010Z

I've noticed a lot of people on youtube making spoofs of the American show robot chicken with Barbie dolls. I was thinking of starting one myself using Sindy dolls, and using more British humour (which is not what you think it is if you still think we like Benny Hill!) Would anyone be interested in seeing that? Do you think it would be funny? I would make it with the same kind of humour they use in Robot Chicken, just with a British slant. Anyway here are some pictures of the latest additions to my doll collection.

I have got a new addition to my Sindy collection, from the markings on her head I can tell she dates from about 1983 to 1985, so she's nearly as old as me!
The other doll in the above picture is how far I've got on re-rooting the doll in the post below, she needs much more work I've just been really busy lately.

And this is a pocahontas Disney doll my friend gave me as he knew I collected Sindy dolls, sadly he passed away shortly afterwards. I intend to try and restore her hair but I probably won't re-root her as it's quite a tough job and if the doll doesn't need it we quite often don't we just restore the dolls original hair.

Sindy Waiting For New Hair.

2009-06-26T23:02:00.005Z

Modelling on the new sofa that arrived today courtesy of eBay Sindy is just awaiting the arrival of her new hair which should come tomorrow, then I can begin re-rooting her. I think I may have damaged a few of the plug holes (the holes her original hair was threaded through) as when I pulled out the old hair some of the holes near the front of her hairline seemed a bit big. Apparently I can remedy this with glue when I put the new hair in.
Then I just have to get some more black hair so I can do her eye lashes and she'll be finished, sadly I got outbid on the 70's doll I was trying to get from eBay but I'll find more. This doll dates from the early 80's.
I'm also awaiting the arrival of a new sewing machine so I'll be able to start making new clothes for the dolls from the patterns I've had for a while now which will add a bit more individuality to my restorations.

About To Re-Root Another Sindy, And Bought A Paul Doll.

2009-06-22T21:15:00.005Z

I just got a Paul Doll from good old eBay (Paul is the equivalent of Ken to Barbie), he's by Hasbro and is from 1987. The person I bought him from had dressed him that shirt and a pair of shorts that I think were meant for a Sindy doll so they looked like hot pants, making him look even camper than he does now.
I'm finally going to re-root the older Sindy I bought a couple of years ago now pictured here in the Horse and cart. I'll order some hair from retro dolls tomorrow and start as soon as it arrives, I'm planning to bid on a couple more older Sindy's from eBay too. I hope to eventually make some kind of youtube video featuring them all and telling some kind of story as there are loads done with Barbie dolls.

finished re-rooting Sindy.

2008-08-08T13:45:00.005Z

I actually finished her a few days after the last post but have only just got round to posting the pictures.

I'm quite pleased with the result but if you are attempting to do a similar thing i.e make a doll that was blonde a brunette, I recommend painting her head a darker colour first. As the light colour of her scalp shows through the hair as you can see in this picture.

My next project will be the pedigree Sindy pictured below in the horse and cart who I will probably restore as a blonde as she is an older doll and it will be nice to restore her to how she used to look.

Started Re-Rooting Sindy.

2008-06-15T19:11:00.006Z

My re-rooting kit arrived and I've started re-rooting the Sindy doll with black hair, It's a long process but it's starting to look good. I'm also waiting for some patterns to be delivered for clothes for Sindy sized dolls which will be good as I can dress her myself without buying old sindy clothes.

Here's a picture of the front which is nearly done.

And here's a picture of the back which I haven't finished yet.

It'll be a few more days before she's done but the black hair will look good with her lilac eyes I think.

Another Sindy

2008-06-08T18:51:00.003Z

Really sorry about the lack of posts have just noticed I haven't posted here for more than a year I will try and make more effort posting generally about doll collecting, I haven't got any new dolls recently is the main reason for my lack of posts.

This is a Sindy I got last year but never got round to posting earlier, her hair needs re doing that's why I bought her I found some great Sindy sites that inspired me I intended to give her new hair but just never got round to it. Mysindy.com is a great site with lots of information about Sindy Dolls and useful links, one of them is to the retro dolls site which specialises in the hair for re-rooting many dolls including sindys. I'm going to treat myself to their "complete re-rooting kit" and restore this dolls hair with it in Black, if I'm successful I may take it up as a hobby and start buying up old sindys and re-rooting their hair and making costumes for them, there are some amazing hair colours you can get bright pink and purple etc, you could make some crazy looking dolls. I'll post the results here as soon as I've re-rooted her, and I'll hopefully make a costume for her too.

Sindys Toilet

2007-01-30T12:56:00.000Z

I bought this on ebay now all I need is the Bath and Sink and I have the whole Sindy Bathroom, I've also bid on another Sindy and have added some links. I've entered the blog on Doll Top Sites (link to right) so be sure to keep visiting so I get to the top :)

Rexard Miss World Doll

2006-11-17T13:22:00.000Z

Another Rexard Doll though I'm not sure which one as she came without the box, if anyone knows please let me know in a comment.

Miss World Rexard Doll

2006-11-17T13:16:00.001Z

This is another of the Rexard Miss world dolls I'm not sure which one as she came without the box, if anyone knows please let me know in a comment.

80's Sindy With Horse And Cart.

2006-11-17T13:09:00.000Z

I found this Sindy with horse and cart on Ebay and was chuffed to bits with it as I always wanted the Horse and cart as a child but never got it, I finally own one at the age of 25. In case you wonder when no ones looking yes I do play with it :)

She also came in the green "my fair lady" outfit but I couldn't find it for the picture.

Porcelain Ballerina Doll

2006-11-17T13:01:00.000Z

This porcelain ballerina doll was a gift from a friend, I don't think she is a limited edition but is pretty none the less.

Sorry I haven't posted for so long.

2006-11-17T12:21:00.000Z

I do in fact have some new dolls to post pictures of I have just been very busy with my other blogs, thanks to everyone who still checks this blog out.

Sorry about the lack of posts.

2005-12-05T19:43:00.000Z

I have some new dolls to photograph and add when I get round to it most of my work goes into my other blog you'll find in my links.

The Cheshire Cat.

2005-04-29T11:58:00.000Z

and here's a picture of the cheshire cat on his own, to give you an idea of how tiny these dolls are.

Alice in Wonderland Russian Dolls

2005-04-29T11:54:00.000Z

These were handmade by a russian man and represent some of the characters in Alice in wonderland. They are handpainted with remarkable detail, and signed on the bottom of the outermost doll, I was surprised by how small they are, as Russian dolls are usually slightly larger, but their small size only adds to their beauty.

Miss Belgium Rexard Doll.

2005-04-29T11:53:00.000Z

This is another Rexard dolld of the world doll in her box, miss belgium.

Made a few changes.

2005-04-28T23:35:00.000Z

I've changed the blog so there's only 7 posts displayed, so you have to go into the archieves to see all my dolls. I've added a random surreallism generator at the bottom, for your amusement and I've had the site checked for evil, you'll be relieved to find the site is more good than evil.
I also have a couple of new dolls to add once I've photographed them, a set of handmade alice in wonderland russian dolls, and another boxed rexard doll .
There is now a link to a shallow pool dolls site ( I have a few in my collection) and a link to my other blog in the sidebar too.

Andy Warhol.

2005-03-31T21:19:00.000Z

Here's an Andy Warhol collectors doll I got on ebay, he's never been taken out his box, and is numbered. I love his cambells soup T-shirt

The Cream Maiden Shallowpool doll.

2005-03-31T13:10:00.000Z

Here's The Dairy Maid, i love the bowl of cream she's holding.

I've just found out these dolls are called "shallowpool dolls" and there's a site detailing their origins, and the lady who maintains that site is going to add the "Isle Of Wight Series" to her site, I'm linking to it in my sidebar.

Sophie Dawes Shallowpool Doll.

2005-03-31T12:55:00.000Z

This is Sophie Dawes, here's the card info about her.

"Sophie Dawes was the daughter of a poor Winkle picker of St Helens. After a rather "doubtful" early life she found her way to London where after further adventures, she married a french prince. Murder and intrigue followed until she was forced to return to England where she died, disgraced, in 1845.
The House where she lived in St.Helens can still be seen."

The Pirate Shallowpool Doll

2005-03-31T12:53:00.000Z

Here's the Pirate, you can't see his sword, I'll try and sort these pics out.

The Primrose Seller shallowpool Doll

2005-03-31T12:51:00.000Z

Here's The Flower Girl, the photo's blurred so you can't see the Flower on her wrist, but it's there trust me.

Queen Victoria Shallowpool Doll.

2005-03-31T12:48:00.000Z

Here is a Doll representing young Queen Victoria, before her husband died she was a happy woman, and didn't just frump around Osbourne House smoking Opium and Cannabis.

The Fisherman Shallow Pool Doll.

2005-03-31T12:47:00.000Z

Here's the fisherman, on zoom they seem to blur a bit, his jumper says "Brading I.W"

The smuggler Shallowpool doll.

2005-03-31T12:45:00.000Z

Here's the smuggler, the Isle Of Wight is famous for it's smuggling history, you can still see the paths they used to walk up the cliffs in some places, particularly around Ventnor.

Fanny Wheeler Shallowpool Doll.

2005-03-31T12:39:00.000Z

This is Fanny Wheeler (yes my doll collection is rife with them it seems!) Here's the info on the card about her.

"Although it is known that many women in the past have have assisted their men folk in their smuggling activities, Fanny Wheeler of the west wight is the only woman who is reputed to have accompanied her fatherto France in an open boat to collect consignmentsof kegs of spirits during the early part of the last centuary."

The Wine Seller Shallowpool Doll

2005-03-31T12:37:00.000Z

This is the wine seller, the two little bottles she's holding are really cute.

Strawberry Girl Shallow Pool Doll.

2005-03-31T12:34:00.000Z

This is my favourite of the lot, the strawberry girl, she has a little Basket which presumably she's on her way to fill with tiny strawberries.

New Arrivals.

2005-03-29T14:59:00.000Z

This morning I recieved nine more dolls I purchased on EBay, three boxed Rexard dolls of the World Dolls, and the Fanny Fanta Spanish Dolls I've been waiting for. With a name like that I just had to have them.

The Fanny Dolls

2005-03-29T14:37:00.000Z

These dolls were manufactured in spain for the Fanta company, where Fanny is doubtless just a nice girls name! Both British and American people will find them funny for different reasons. The dolls all came with their boxes shaped like cans, which fit into an outer box so it looks like a six pack.

Rexard Dolls Of The World "Miss Hungary"

2005-03-29T14:34:00.000Z

Rexard doll with box

Rexard Dolls Of The World "Miss Jamaica"

2005-03-29T14:32:00.000Z

Rexard Doll with box.

Rexard Dolls Of The World "Miss Turkey"

2005-03-29T14:31:00.000Z

A Rexard doll with the box, which is always a bonus.

Gypsy Doll

2005-03-29T14:28:00.000Z

found this doll in a charity shop and liked her, her face looks hand painted, and she's in a gypsy style I think.

2005-03-24T18:47:00.000Z

Happy Easter Readers!

That's All For Now.

2005-03-13T21:09:00.000Z

This is all the dolls I have in my flat, but I have my mothers doll collection at my dads house, which I will try and photograph and get on here. And I also have some dolls from ebay on the way I'll add a s soon as I get them.

Dolls Of The World - Brazil

2005-03-13T21:08:00.000Z

Dolls Of The world Doll for Brazil, came with a magazine.

Dolls Of The World -France

2005-03-13T21:06:00.000Z

Dolls Of The World Doll for France Came with a magazine.

Dolls Of The World Doll - Japan

2005-03-13T21:05:00.000Z

Dolls of Thw World Doll Japan, this was the first of the set that came with a magazine I remember.

Dolls Of The World - India

2005-03-13T21:04:00.000Z

Dolls of the world doll for India, part of a collection that came with a magazine, which I alas never finished.

Rexard Doll

2005-03-13T20:44:00.000Z

Here's a rexard doll who sadly has lost a leg, but I like her face so am keeping her, I think she's probably from the seventies, and does still have her label, you just can't see it in this photo.

Rexard Doll

2005-03-13T20:42:00.000Z

This is a Rexard doll, still with label I like her face, and estimate she's from the seventies.

Rexard Doll

2005-03-13T20:40:00.000Z

This is a Rexard doll, still with her label, I've grown quite fond of these dolls, I've got more on the way. This isn't one of my favourites, some others have prettier faces.

60's Teenager Doll

2005-03-13T01:37:00.000Z

60's teenager Doll.
I just got this doll on ebay, I think she's lovely. She has a sticker that says "Empire" on her shoe, I haven't been able to find anything about Empire dolls yet.

Thanks for looking, more to come.

2005-03-12T20:07:00.000Z

I will add pictures of my other dolls as I take them, and show you pictures of the dolls I've had restored. I'm also planning to start restoring old Sindy Dolls, I'll post pictures of those too.

50's/60's walking doll (possibly Shirley Temple)

2005-03-12T20:06:00.000Z

And here's another old doll I'm getting restored asap, she walks when you move her head, and is supposed to be a Shirly Temple Doll, though I'm sceptical, as she doesn't have any dimples, which all Shirley Temple Dolls do. With a new curly wig and a few other repairs she'll be great, some idiots filled her head with plaster as a way of repairing the walking mechanism (two metal rods run from the legs up the hollow composition body and have to be attached in the head so the legs move when the heads turns) but there has to be a better way to do it than that.

Early 20th Centuary Black Doll

2005-03-12T20:04:00.000Z

This is the oldest doll I have, I intend to get her eye's mended (I poked them inside her head when I was a little girl!)