* Pictures have all come from Google Images, I claim no credit for them. *
1965
- Casuals. This was the outfit the basic dressed doll came in, consisting of jeans, pullover and white lace ups. (Boxed pic of casuals HERE.)
- And so to Bed. Pyjamas, dressing gown, slippers, and wash kit. (Boxed.)
- Seaside. Red shorts and jacket, sandals, towel, camera, and sunglasses.
- London Look. As pictured - boxed pic HERE.
- Motorway Man. Checked wool trousers, black pullover, brown coat, red socks, chelsea boots and a thermos. (Boxed.)
- Time Off. Check shirt, beige trousers, tan jacket, chelsea boots, and a blue denim duffle bag.
- Tee-shirt. White t-shirt with red 'P' applique. (Boxed.)
- Swimming Trunks. Blue and black striped trunks in the unflattering style of the day. (Boxed.)
- Casual Jacket. Blue checked collarless jacket. (Boxed.)
You can find the full booklets HERE.
1966
- Soccer. As pictured - boxed pic HERE.
- Winter Sports. Blue ski pants, red knit jumper, bobble hat, gloves, skis, and skates.
- Medical Student. White jacket and trousers, white lace ups, surgical mask, stethoscope, and skeleton. (Boxed.)
- Raincoat. Navy three-quarter length coat. (Boxed.)
If the official Pedigree offerings weren't doing it for you, between 1965 and 1967 you could also purchase Mam'selle outfits and shoes for Sindy, Paul, and Sindy's little sister Patch. For Paul you could get:
- Group Gear. Black and white houndstooth Beatles' style suit with black chelsea boots and green plastic guitar.
- King of the Road. Black vinyl bomber jacket, black trousers, boots, and motorcycle helmet.
- String Set. White mesh vest and Y-fronts, plus a Motor Sport magazine.
- Sunday Date. Grey felt suit, striped shirt, red tie and black chelsea boots. (Boxed.)
- Track Suit. All-in-one zip up red tracksuit.
1967
- Tennis Party. White polo shirt, shorts, jacket, socks and lace ups, plus a tennis racket and set of three tennis balls.
- Ship Ahoy. Blue and white striped T-shirt, yellow PVC jacket and trousers, blue sneakers, and binoculars. (Boxed.)
- Cardigan. Red and black jacquard cardigan. (Boxed.)
- Shirt. 'American-styled' check shirt. (Boxed.)
- Blazer. Navy felt blazer with 'P' in a gold shield. (Boxed.)
- Flannels. Grey flannel trousers. (Boxed.)
- Paul's Scooter. Lambretta style scooter which really 'worked' with the aid of two batteries.
With Sindy being the standard size doll in the UK you could also get plenty of doll knitting patterns for her and the rest of the line - e.g. as in THIS pattern from Robin and THIS one from Patons. There's a whole website dedicated to Sindy knitting patterns, check it out HERE. You could read about Paul in Sindy's Gift Books and annuals too, or in the series of Sindy Adventure Stories.
Due to low sales Paul was discontinued for 1968 - though a framed photograph of him was included with Sindy's 1968 bedside table set - and it would be almost two decades before he and Sindy could be together again...
1986
1987
- Jump into Action. Red and blue tracksuit, white sneakers, and red gym bag.
- Dashing in Denim. Dark blue jeans, white sneakers, blue shirt with yellow bow tie, and yellow cardigan.
- Special Night Out. White dress shirt with black bow tie, light blue cummerbund, black trousers, black shoes, and white jacket.
1988
Paul had a bit of a haircut in 1988, something which he was mistakenly lead to believe made him 'super cool' (boxed pic HERE). He didn't gain any new fashions, but his '87 releases were all still available - check out the updated catalogue photos HERE.
1989
In 1989, realising he looked a bit of a berk, Paul was given a full makeover. In addition to Free Wheelin' Paul (boxed pic HERE + TV ad), there was also the dapper looking Pearly Prince Paul (boxed). Pearly Princess Sindy had a picture of Paul in her handbag locket - the romance...
1990
Paul really began to hit his stride in 1990. There were no Paul fashions that year, just two dressed dolls - Smash Hits Paul (boxed pic HERE) and Jet-Away Paul wearing the eye burning colours expected of the early 90s tourist.
1991
1992
1992 saw the introduction of two new dressed dolls, Popstar Paul (pictured), and Cool Shades Paul (boxed). 1991's Bow Tie Paul and sportswear set was still available, joined by a unisex T-shirts assortment and a very 90s fashion collection:
1993
1994
1995
There were a whole range of all new Pauls available in 1995. A long haired Paul (pictured) was released as part of the Crimp 'N' Bead collection. Another long haired doll, Summer Looks Paul (boxed), had a hippy vibe, while the sensibly cropped Mountain Fun Paul (boxed) complimented Climbing Sindy (TV ad for them both HERE), and her adventure 4x4 (TV ad). Finally there was I Love Glitter Paul (boxed + TV ad), who was advertised as being 'more romantic than ever'. There was only one outfit available however, as part of the three pack Wedding Collection. Not shown in the catalogue is Pop Star Paul (boxed).
1996
1999
Counterparts
Sindy was originally inspired the Ideal Toy Company's Tammy, who debuted in the States in 1962. Tammy had a dad doll, a big brother named Ted, and a younger brother named Pete - read more HERE and HERE. In 1965 she gained a boyfriend named Bud who, somewhat disturbingly, was a dead ringer for her brother Ted...
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Love reading the history of the Paul doll! Although I am from the USA I LOVE the Sindy and Paul doll! Tammy's a favorite too! I have all the tammy dolls except for her boyfriend, Bud, who like you wrote looks like her brother, Ted! lol. Ted is so much harder to find on the auction block today!
ReplyDeleteI love Tammy, I think she's such a pretty doll! I don't think I've ever actually seen a Bud in the flesh (well, plastic) though! x
Delete*I meant to say that BUD is much harder to find. :)
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