Funskool Sindy 1994-2005

Part of the second Interview with Lennart at Club Sindy:

(Q: TLSM, A: Lennart Nygren)

“4) Q: I’m a bit clueless when it comes to Funskool… As I understand it, the license reverted to Pedigree prematurely, thanks to Hasbro being sued by Mattel and later choosing to get rid of Sindy. When Vivid Imaginations came into the picture, it was via license from Pedigree. But had Funskool been licensed by Hasbro before or was it Pedigree that allowed them to use the Sindy name at the same time as Funskool? “

“A: No, the legal process took place earlier, which led to Sindy’s eyes, nose, etc. changing slightly. We also need to remember that there was a settlement between the both companies. Mattel lost a number of lawsuits in Europe regarding Sindy. This is often forgotten in the debate. Hence the settle agreement. Funskool’s license applied for the years 1994 until it expired in 2005 and they chose not to renew it. They then took away the Sindy name but continued to manufacture models under a different doll name! The shape of that doll was still Hasbro’s Sindy. Hasbro decided to get rid of Sindy as she lost market share in England. They also pulled the advertising around Sindy. The first decision was made around 1994 and 1996 was the last year models were produced before the rights went back.”

To see more different Funskool Sindys, please visit Club Sindy!