1969 Sindy's friends - Goodbye Betsy and Mitzi

The front cover of the 1969 Sindy style booklet showed Sindy, Vicki, Patch and Poppet posing on steps in front of St Paul’s Cathedral. 

However, both Mitzi and Betsy were missing. Their production had been discontinued, and there are no pictures of them at all in this booklet. Mitzi and Betsy did continue to appear on the 1969 Price Lists. Presumably to use up their stock. Mitzi was still listed with the extra 1963 Dream Date outfit and her Eiffel Tower charm. Betsy still came with her badge. But by January 1970 they were gone and were not listed in any of the 1970 Price Lists.

The two remaining friends Poppet and Vicki continued. Both were listed with their original charms of a tennis racquet for Vicki and a double-heart for Poppet. The 1969 Price Lists also note they still came with extra clothes. Both dolls appeared in various outfits and separates in the Sindy style booklet.

Whilst Mitzi had now been discontinued, on the back of the 1969 Scenesetter ‘Table & 2 Chairs’ (Ref 12SA16) there is a charming Scenesetter photo story which still involved her, and which showcased a number of the 1960s Scenesetters.

Today Betsy, and particularly Mitzi, are very sought after dolls.