Sindy boyfriend Paul was released in 1965, and her younger sister Patch in 1966. Sindy's friends Vicki and Mitzi, and Patch's friends Poppet and Betsy debuted in 1968. Sindy was the best selling toy in Britain in 1968 and 1970. Sindy's success in the 1960s was partly due to the increasing range of accessories, with up to 70% of Sindy's turnover from sales of accessories. Mattel did not greatly expand Barbie's accessories until the 1980s, and this was a significant difference between the dolls. During the 1970s, Pedigree focused on developing more Sindy products and neglected advertising and market research, risking
Patch Products "Planet Sock Monkey" which adds attitude and style to the classic sock monkey: each doll features a its own name, personality, and clothing and accessories. In February 2016, Patch Products changed its name to PlayMonster. PlayMonster has won awards from Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Dr. Toy, The National Parenting Center, iParenting Media Awards, Parents' Choice, and Toy Tips. Award-winning games include: "What's Yours Like?," "5 Second Rule," "Buzzword," "Know It or Blow It," "Malarky," "Don't Rock the Boat," "Big Little Games Flingin' Frogs," "Toss Up!," "Swap!," "Roll-It Tic-Tac-Toe," "Giant Spoons,100 Wacky Things," "Word Shout," "Farkle Frenzy, and" "Tales to Play" From