Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. The first dolls were made of material through a process known as needle molding and came with their own individualized birth certificates. Otis lee is the leader of the gang of cabbage patch kids that befriended xavier. Buy products such as cabbage patch kids newborn baby doll caucasian blonde hairblue eyes at walmart and save. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale.
The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Although normally tags match up with the head where it was made andor box, sometimes there are some cabbage patch kids that have a jesmar head with a coleco body, or some other sort of missmatch.
Its the same chemical that makes people want to pick up a baby from its crib and cuddle. Instead of repairing damaged cabbage patch dolls returned to them by hopeful little kids, coleco coldheartedly mailed back officiallooking death certificates for each doll. I only collect mass market cpk from 19831986 with a couple modern kids here and there, but there are so many types of cabbage patch kids and babies. Jesmar only made cpk with head molds 14 and only caucasian kids.
This stamp is basically identical to the stamp that is found on the mass produced cabbage patch dolls made by coleco and hasbro. They not only endorsed the dolls but said cabbage patch kids conjure a releasing mechanism that plays on humans nurturing instincts. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Most of the cloth bodies and clothes were made across the border in mainland china. Cabbage patch kids bean butt babies 1986 pacifier knit outfit papers vintage. The little people originals were all handcrafted by xavier himself and were signed in permanent marker on their bottoms. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Vtg jesmar cabbage patch kids doll red hair, blue eyes made in spain. The softbodied babylike dolls, each of which came with its own adoption certificate, were a worldwide. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and.
Back in 1978 when cabbage patch creator xavier roberts first began selling his dolls, he made. The coleco dolls the success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. 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. Aug 23, 1986 vying to replace cabbage patch in colecos toy hierarchy are rambo action figures, based on the popular movie series. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. A 1986 cabbage patch doll called anna greta with double popcorn red hair, adoption. Xavier roberts, the creator of cabbage patch kids, used to sign his name on the. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll collection youtube. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Furskins, bearlike stuffed dolls developed by xavier roberts, the creator of. It seems your old cabbage patch dolls could now be worth a lot of. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze.
Nov 20, 2016 cabbage patch kids dolls and more duration. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch dolls. Thousands of frantic parents stampeded stores that might take delivery of two or three hundred dolls max. Their original dolls included fairies and olympikids to celebrate the olympics. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. 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. I only collect mass market cpk from 1983 1986 with a couple modern kids here and there, but there are so many types of cabbage patch kids and babies. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage patch kids duration. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to license a smaller version of the handmade creations to a toy manufacturer named coleco which began mass production the same year. Please let me know if there are any cabbies missing from this list also, i need a good picture of every single cabbage patch doll in this list it is a huge task. Vintage cabbage patch kid girl african american made by coleco marcelle. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls.
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. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. Xavier begins delivering his hand made little people originals and exhibiting. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black. Jan 27, 2019 we specialize in cabbage patch kids, furskins, and koosas. Vying to replace cabbage patch in colecos toy hierarchy are rambo action figures, based on the popular movie series. However, if youre looking for vintage dolls, the best places to. Located in cleveland, georgia, the large, southernstyle house holds thousands of cabbage patch kids dolls.
They made ponies, birthday dolls, kids, and pets that have hair that can be crimped and curled. Jan 24, 2020 the cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. Hasbro started making cabbage patch kids in 1988, and dolls made by hasbro are considered vintage. These dolls have made a comeback, and you can find them in a majority of local target stores or amazon. At katrinas toys we are constantly scouring all of our great local suppliers amassed over the years looking for those coveted and rare cabbage patch, furskin and koosas dolls so that we can offer them up for you in one convenient location. Inside their boxes, cabbage patch dolls reached toward the cellophane with cozy, open arms. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Each was unique with differentcoloured eyes and hair, expressions and hairstyles. The only difference is that the stamp is larger on the little people dolls.
If you were a kid in the 80s, you probably, at some point, had a cabbage patch kid. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. With variations in head mold, eyes, hair colour and style, and clothing, it is extremely difficult to find two dolls who look exactly alike. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Buy rare german zapf creation 18 plush cabbage patch doll boy, blonde hair, blue eyes. This number is not your cabbage patch kids age, but the mold design of its head.
Dec 15, 2016 they not only endorsed the dolls but said cabbage patch kids conjure a releasing mechanism that plays on humans nurturing instincts. One of the features that made the cabbage patch kids so popular was that each doll seemed to be unique. For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. All signed and dated vintage cabbage patch kid doll 1984, 1985, 1986 lot of 7. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. When speaking about the first cabbage patch doll, many refer to the very first dolls produced by xavier robert s which he originally titled little people originals 19761981. The classic, vintage dolls were made by a local artist in cleveland, georgia. Coleco aa preemies had brown tufts and caucasian preemies had tan or yellow tufts. Mar 20, 2020 if you are an avid fan of cabbage patch kids, you can go visit the babyland general hospital, and see the birth of a doll. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Prices vary for cabbage patch kids dolls depending on the type of doll and year that it was made. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The first talking cabbage patch kids were released. Though not all vintage cabbage patch dolls are worth. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing.
Knowledgeable collectors of the cabbage patch kids know the circled. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. Cabbage patch kid dolls swept the world in the early 1980s with millions adopted to children complete with adoption papers, family histories, footprints and thumbprints. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. Doll clothes superstore cabbage patch kid doll clothes and 1516 inch baby dolls off white crinkle dress ages. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by.
What is the value of an original cabbage patch folk hand made and signed by xavier. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you are an avid fan of cabbage patch kids, you can go visit the babyland general hospital, and see the birth of a doll. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Released in 1983, the adorable little dolls that had rosy, chubby plastic faces. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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. 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. Watch beautiful vintage cabbage patch jesmar doll made in spain freckles. The cabbage patch kids were made at a rate of 100,000 dolls a week at hong kongs kader industries. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Information about how to identify cabbage patch kids and foreign factory information. Head molds every mass marketed cabbage patch kid has a number on the back or his or her head. Vintage 1986 original black cabbage patch kid doll rare original clothes boots.
Hello, this is a 3piece outfit, inspired by the holidays. Cabbage patch 1984 girl doll by colecoblonde hair, green eyes, orig box, papers. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. How much is a 1986 cabbage patch kid worth answers. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning doll franchises in the united states. Coleco industries filed for bankruptcy, but the dolls continued to be made, with the licensing rights. The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Coleco contracted different factories overseas, and each factory has a different characteristic about the dolls made there. Cabbage patch kids clothes cabbage patch kids dolls fix doll hair hair yarn vintage cabbage patch dolls real life baby dolls nightgown pattern yarn dolls crochet baby boots what others are saying how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair one of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair.
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