Unfollow vintage cabbage patch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The baby styles are usually 11, 12, or 14 inches tall. Aug 25, 2009 new cabbage patch kids dolls sneak peak at the nyc toy fair kids toys duration. Collectible 1986 cabbage patch dolls easy price guide. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. When mattel released the 15th anniversary kid in 1998, there was a resurgence in the cabbage patch collectors market, as many young adults suddenly remembered the dolls from their childhood. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates.
You can buy cabbage look a like heads and make a body. The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Get the best deals on original unopened cabbage patch dolls when. I played with all my cabbage patch kids for years, but my first was my favorite. Sizes of the dolls were reduced but sales continued to stay level. The 15inch bitty baby dolls come in a mix of different skin tones and hair colors, and have snuggly cloth bodies and eyes that open and close.
Original xavier roberts soft sculpture cabbage patch kids 1986 mark twain collectors editionhuckleberry finn, tom sawyer and becky thatcher lots of pictures. Kids were 1618 inches tall depending on the factory. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. The 1980s version of cabbage patch dolls were dolls that each had an individual look and name, so no two dolls were the same. She came with registration, birthcertificate, adoption papers and footprints. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. 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. In 1983, a wisconsin radio announcer joked that a b29 bomber would drop 2,000 cabbage patch kids into milwaukee county stadium. I remember getting my first one that my mom patiently put me on a wait list for.
Rare mint xavier roberts cabbage patch kids mark twain. Cabbage patch soft sculpture doll for sale in stock ebay. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. May 20, 20 as i said, my cabbage patch kids cpks were my babies, and i had seven. Cabbage patch kids 14 kids blonde hairblue eye girl doll in trendy fashion, multi, model. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. 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. It falls over constantly as the study hall room on the top makes it very top heavy, the playground area doesnt slide in and out easily like its supposed to. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched.
New listing vintage 80s cabbage patch dolls boy and girl blonde. Mar 20, 2020 during the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted cabbage patch kids dolls. Vintage 1986 original black cabbage patch kid doll rare original clothes boots. Your old cabbage patch dolls could now be worth a lot of money. Xavier roberts was a tenyearold boy who discovered the cabbage patch kids by. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Following this, in 1987, coleco released a cabbage patch kid designed to be able to be bathed and another. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. After colecos bankruptcy, the hasbro toy company took over the rights to produce the cabbage patch kids dolls and began marketing them to younger aged children. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups.
I bought a cabbage patch doll around the years of 19781982 not sure of exact year. Corolle mon grand poupon louise baby doll at amazon corolle les classiques dolls can sit up on their own, and their eyes automatically close when theyre lying down. A 1986 cabbage patch doll called anna greta with double popcorn. Unfollow rare cabbage patch dolls to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The figures are very cute and well made but the building is very lacking. People should bring catchers mitts, and whoever grabbed a doll needed to hold up their credit card to be photographed. Vintage cabbage patch kids white wood rocking horse by coleco, 1986, hard to find piece, mid century toy, cabbage patch doll accessory havetohaveit 4.
How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Mar 14, 20 in the beginning, all dolls were made by hand, displayed in a hospital like setting, and referred to as babies who were up for adoption. Cabbage patch kids dolls and collectibles home facebook. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Company lore says that a 10yearold boy named xavier discovered the. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Panosh place oaa 1986 furskins moody hollow figure mib. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Doll clothes superstore versatile dino dress fits 18 inch girl dolls and 15 inch baby and cabbage patch kid dolls. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. The first talking cabbage patch kids were released.
Vintage 1986 cabbage patch white girl doll w red hair. 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. I like how they made the mask larder than it would be in real life and how they added the. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black.
After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. I held them, clothed them, took them for walks in little doll strollers, bought them each pairs of handmade cpksized underwear from a local flea market, and i was even able to give one of them baths because she was a special variety of cpk made to go in water. Cabbage patch kids come in a few different sizes, but most original cabbage patch kids are 14 to 18 inches tall. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. Early dolls were made with cloth bodies and came in one size, whereas later dolls offered assorted sizes and more flexible vinyl bodies. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. There are several very popular cabbage patch kids sold today. Each doll comes with a diaper and a sleeper, and there are tons of accessories available to personalize your childs doll to their interests. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. For sale is 1986 cabbage patch kids all stars major league baseball angels doll nib brown hair hair. Below are the items found for you based on 1986 cabbage patch dolls, which were the search words that you entered if you see too few items then please broaden your keywords a little. Please note that with age and use in playing with the dolls, the inner soft stuffing over.
My kids stumbled upon my retro patch stash recently and wanted to play with them. I bought her straight from the babyland hospital in geogia. Slip on a pair of old smelly jellies and lets skip down memory lane. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. Get the best deals on cabbage patch soft sculpture doll when you shop the largest online selection at. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts creates the handstitched, adoptable dolls, which came with their own.
New 80s vintage cabbage patch kids preemie girl baby wdimple no cellophane. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Original unopened cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. A 1986 cabbage patch doll called anna greta with double popcorn red hair, adoption. Cabbage patch kids were totally my gig when i was growing up. The mat tel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibili ty, e. Though xavier roberts was the creator of the cabbage patch kids brand, many of the brands defining characteristics such as the dolls overly round faces and that they came with an adoption certificate were taken from martha nelson thomas, an american folk artist from kentucky. The mattel cabbage patch d olls are not limited to cloth bodies and inc luded dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more dur able p lay d oll. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. We are listing the measurements of the most common cabbage patch kid dolls for your guidance in buying doll clothes for your cabbage patch kid. This cabbage patch academy is cute, but falls short for me.
Cabbage patch kids birthday party playset new old stock in box mattel 1997. Dec 27, 2016 vintage cabbage patch dolls christmas, 2016. Their legacy continued though and in 1992, cabbage patch kids were named the official mascot of the 1992 us olympic. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls, and changed the name to cabbage patch kids. Set of 1986 xavier roberts mark twain edition cabbage patch soft sculpture dolls. 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. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay.
Some are sold as cabbage patch kids others have the name of cabbage patch newborns or cabbage patch preemies. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Overnight, these dolls became a huge success and a musthave toy for children across the u. Sep 10, 2000 in 1994, mattel took over the cabbage patch license, and mattel still makes cabbage patch kids today. If you see too many options then please narrow your search words and search again. Oct 03, 2007 i bought a cabbage patch doll around the years of 19781982 not sure of exact year.
Check what material the head of the cabbage patch doll is made of. New cabbage patch kids dolls sneak peak at the nyc toy fair kids toys duration. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The original dolls were made entirely out of cloth whereas later editions had vinyl heads. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch kids dolls and cabbage patch. 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. Cabbage patch kids is a line of dolls created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978.
Xavier roberts, the creator of cabbage patch kids, used to sign his name. A throng of cabbage patch shoppers struggle in a nbc news report from 1983. Z to a instock first sort by cabbage patch kids lots of licks. Mattel vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay.
Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Released in 1983, the adorable little dolls that had rosy, chubby plastic. In the beginning, all dolls were made by hand, displayed in a hospital like setting, and referred to as babies who were up for adoption. In the early 1980s, the toy industry gave birth to a new doll. Coleco contracted different factories overseas, and each factory has a different characteristic about the dolls made there. Please wait for the pictures to load mark twain would be proud of. She is softsculptured, and has xavier roberts signature on her bottom, along with a birthmark.
While many stores had extremely long waiting lists, others had a firstcome, firstserved policy, which led to shocking, vicious fights between potential buyers. A baby is usually smaller than the dolls that are designed to resemble older kids. In 1994, mattel took over the cabbage patch license, and mattel still makes cabbage patch kids today. Dec 15, 2016 a throng of cabbage patch shoppers struggle in a nbc news report from 1983. Buy cabbage patch kids and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. Cabbage patch doll, 1982 red haired cabbage patch doll blue eyes, xavier roberts, cloth doll, vintage cabbage patch doll, daysgonebytreasures 5. Find great deals on cabbage patch doll dolls, including discounts on the. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Although normally tags match up with the head where it was made andor box, sometimes there are some cabbage patch kids. As i said, my cabbage patch kids cpks were my babies, and i had seven.
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