Like other cabbage patch vinyl dolls, most are slightly different from one another and come with adoption papers. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Doll aficionados, children of the 80s with fond memories of. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. The original soft handmade dolls called little people created by xavier roberts under the original appalachian artworks label ran from the late 1970s and took on the cabbage patch kid name from the early to mid 1980s.
The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to. Also a place to share and educate others on research you completed yourself. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. However, here are the top five types of cabbage patch kids circulating the net and into the radars of newbie and veteran collectors alike.
There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. All cabbage patch kids, of course, have their charms. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their dolls names or auctions for vintage dolls or their adoption paperwork as well as found through thrift store and yard sales. As for collectors, cabbage patch kids may hold great sentimental. 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. But as mentioned, foreign kids are particularly desirable, but certain combinations of traits in u. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. 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.
These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. The value of cabbage patch dolls depends on their rarity and their popularity with collectors. Check out this fun and easy cabbage patch mermaid outfit course from this i concluded two things. Unfollow cabbage patch doll collectors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. I recommend this doll to other cabbage patch collectors. Cabbage patch kid collector information our pastimes. Some original cabbage patch dolls are worth thousands. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids.
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. These three dolls have been designed to mimic the descriptions of tom sawyer, huckleberry finn, and becky thatcher. Jun 04, 2017 our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch with birth. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Prosey said collectors would have kept the doll anyway because of its clever design. All cabbage patch dolls should have stamped signature on the left side of their tush by the. Cabbage patch kids became yesterdays news by the late 1980s. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. As three million cabbage patch kids were adopted by the end of 1983, figuring out which dolls can possibly rake in the most money may seem daunting. Get the best deal for modern cabbage patch dolls 1990 now from the largest online selection at. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. 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. Young and old alike went wild for cabbage patch kids.
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. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. This includes cabbage patch twins, celebrity cabbage patch kids and the newest addition to the clan, nascar kids. Xavier gave the dolls the cabbage patch kids monicker and developed their unusual background story. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Many collectors often comment on the lovely make for the tsukuda dolls faces and their distinctive differences from other cabbage patch kids, such as the butterfly patterns in the eye paint. In 2003, play along launched a cabbage patch kids 25th anniversary collection using some of the original head sculpts from the very first coleco editions.
If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. A few collector cabbage patch kids have been made in porcelain. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls. Vintage cabbage patch doll pin ups brenton rudy and his barnyard coleco. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
For example, the proseys said, one of the hardertofind colecodistributed dolls is a black kid with freckles. Coleco filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and in 1994, hasbro mattel took over the brand. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch with birth. After that, it had become his mission to help find all the cabbage patch kids loving homes. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Masterpiece galleries sundays child doll walmart haul and possible name reveal.
This elegant pin depicts the official cabbage patch kids collectors club logo. The collection includes three xavier robert s soft sculpture dolls. Make sure and check back often, because the pages are constantly updating. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. Masterpiece galleries sundays child doll walmart haul and. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. This particular set of cabbage patch kids was inspired by mark twains adventures of tom sawyer. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Vintage original cabbage patch doll from 1984, with braces, diaper, vintage doll, vintage toy,free shipping. 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.
I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. 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 brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. You might want to book mark it because that great deal on a vintage cabbage patch doll could be gone tomorrow. I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids from the early 80s, so i will only share info about cpk from that time period. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. A page to learn and grow about vintage cabbage patch dolls. Your handsome notebook screened with the collectors club logo is the perfect place to keep your adoption papers and other important membership messages.
Or, if you are looking to buy a rare doll, look at these great ebay deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll limited edition 30th birthday brunette hair with green. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. The famous cabbage patch kids have been hiding this secret. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. 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. Considerations when collecting cabbage patch kids, collectors should avoid purchasing dolls in less than excellent condition. Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads.
Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls know about life. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Jan 24, 2020 the official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted by the end of their first year of production. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls.
Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of being sweet, huggable, and adoptable. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The dolls made by roberts himself are called cabbage patch original kids to distinguish them from the dolls licensed by toy companies. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world.
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