The cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. She is a cabbage patch doll, not a little peoples doll. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. Jan 24, 2020 cabbage patch dolls can be distinguished by their. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. The first hot christmas toy i recall from my own distant childhood is probably the cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch kids dollsgracelandsoft sculptureplushiestoysguitarcute collection. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan.
Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Cabbage patch soft sculpture doll for sale in stock ebay. Oct 30, 2017 the cabbage patch kids went on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the toy industry. The value of any collectible like the sonya olive cabbage patch doll can vary depending on the condition of the doll, its box, and whether or not you have the certificate of authenticity. Vintage cabbage patch doll spashin kids girl original clothes in original box blonde hair blue eyes bath time doll.
Cabbage patch kids were launched into the world in 1982, and have been a mainstay at toy shops ever since, having produced hundreds of variants over the decades. If someone is looking for a particular doll and all you have is cabbage patch kid, they are going to have a hard time finding it, especially when there are thousands of cpks listed on ebay daily. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre 1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Some sites that i recommend for selling are local, local,,, ebay and local. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. Or, if you are looking to buy a rare doll, look at these great ebay deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls. Get the best deals on cabbage patch soft sculpture doll when you shop the largest online selection at.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre 1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of soft bodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Find out what it is and describe as best as you can in the title. Cabbage patch kids koosas vintage 1983 brown dog plush doll orange white body. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date, although it was their cuddly and soft nature that set them apart. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Vintage boy cabbage patch doll with tan hair dressed in green bay packers outfit. Make offer 17 cabbage patch kids doll vintage appalachian coleco girl red hair blue eyes 1988 xavier roberts little people soft sculpture cabbage patch kids hand signed ils 596. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in the united states office in 1978 as the little people.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Product title cabbage patch cuties twinkle angel 9 inch soft body baby doll holiday helper collection average rating. Vinyl faces unless produced in the very early years measure approximately 16 inches tall. Here is a list of rare and hardtofind kids taken from the book encyclopedia of cabbage patch kids the 1980s by jan lindenberger. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. Make sure and check back often, because the pages are constantly updating. Cabbage patch world traveler doll spain in box, blue eyes tan hair, world traveler cabbage patch doll. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. Parents can teach their children the value of responsibility as they undergo an adoption process when they purchase a cabbage patch kid. Ensure that your dolls features correspond with those of the manufacturer. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. The very first cabbage patch kids called little people had soft bodies and large thumbs. Cabbage patch kids shop for cabbage patch kids online mr.
Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a doll s outfit. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. You might want to book mark it because that great deal on a vintage cabbage patch doll could be gone tomorrow. Get the best deals on cabbage patch soft doll when you shop the largest online selection at.
Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. Remembering the snacktime kid the terrifying doll that. Every cabbage patch kids doll is individually named and has an accompanying birth certificate. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids.
In some limited edition makes of the cabbage patch doll, porcelain or an allvinyl body can be noted. Your child will feel more responsible for their doll. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. When roger schlaifer purchased the licensing rights to the little people, the name was changed to cabbage patch kids and every doll sold from 1983 on was given a birth name. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Xavier roberts introduced the world to his little people or cabbage patch kids in 1976 in new york and sold the rights to a major toy manufacturing company in 1982. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Little people was changed to the cabbage patch kids in 1983 coleco released mass market cabbage patch kids, they made kids, preemies, babies and toddlers in many different editions from 19831989. Its condition is marked as new, meaning that the doll hasnt been taken out of its original packaging and includes all original accessories and papers. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads.
There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. How much is a 1985 cabbage patch doll worth answers. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Xavier roberts signed every little people doll and every cabbage patch doll. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. The gimmick behind the hardheaded, softbodied baby dolls was. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Wool or yarn hair depending on when it was produced cubby face, arms, and legs. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Rare and hardtofind kids dianas patch custom cabbage. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques.
The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Sep 08, 2019 vintage 1985 cabbage patch doll opening. Rare and hardtofind kids i always wonder when im about to restore or reroot a kid, if its one that is considered rare or hardtofind. Graceland edition elvis soft sculpture cabbage patch kid doll with guitar. May 22, 2018 as with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Every second little girl was asking santa claus for one in 1983, even so much so that the shopping centers who sold these were crowded with moms trying to get their hands on one in time for christmas before they sold out. Xavier roberts soft sculpture cabbage patch kid original 2019 newborn. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves.
On all the little people dolls created from 1976 1980, the dolls were hand signed by xavier roberts using a permanent marker. Vinyl and soft sculpture or all vinyl toys in a variety of sizes. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. However, when coleco took over manufacturing and thereafter, the vinyl heads sported decal eyes and airbrushed rosy cheeks. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. The doll is all soft sculptured, with brownreddish curly hair with 2 pony tails, wearing a purple dress. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are available at.
Ensure that your doll s features correspond with those of the manufacturer. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Can you tell me the value of a 1985 cabbage patch kids doll. Sometimes he signed each cheek, and sometimes he was known to sign the front of a dolls outfit. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. What is the value of a soft 1984 cabbage patch doll answers. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art.
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