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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lola Christina Alao

Sindy vs Barbie: age-old debate over British and American dolls revived online

The arrival of the Barbie blockbuster has revived an age-old debate over the British and American dolls Sindy and Barbie.

In just five days in cinemas, Barbie has topped $470 (£358) million globally, smashing expectations. Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie, it made $155 (£120) million in the first three days of domestic ticket sales.

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