This particular set of cabbage patch kids was inspired by mark twains adventures of tom sawyer. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. New listing vintage 1983 cabbage patch doll elspeth pattie in jeans all original with tags. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll collection youtube. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. Original cabbage patch kids 1983 cpk collection dolls toys. Cabbage patch doll we couldnt afford one when i was little.
Rare mattel 1995 snacktime cabbage patch kids doll in original open box. Unfollow cabbage patch doll collectors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. These were the dolls that were originally called little people before their names changed to cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. Many doll collectors focus on cabbage patch kids as the main part of their collection.
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. Babyland general cabbage patch kids exclusive dolls thank you so much to cabbage patch kids, babyland general hospital and wicked cool toys for the adorable. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch. Also first were always signed and did not have pink hair.
Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Jul 27, 2009 the cabbage patch kid collection themadmanbreen. The kits that you could get to make them show you how to make body and you could get material. The very first cabbage patch dolls were released in 1983. The official cabbage patch dolls came many years after xavier roberts original designs which he handcrafted and titled little people originals. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. However, for the recent anniversary of cabbage patch kids, when they manufactured the reproductions, they included a lemon fuzzy. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. The dolls made by roberts himself are called cabbage patch original kids to distinguish them from the dolls licensed by toy companies. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. The toys r us line lasted until play along toys obtained exclusive licensing rights to produce the cabbage patch kids doll line.
Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. In 1988, hasbro purchased the rights to the cabbage patch kids and began making gimmicky versions of the dolls, such as the birthday kids and baby dolls. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch. Most of these same collectors still prefer the original doll, over the newer editions. Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. When mattel took over the next year, they created allvinyl dolls 2 inches smaller than the originals. But he is still unique and collectible but not xavier roberts work. Now you can become a part of the official cabbage patch kids collectors club devoted to enjoying the fantasy and fun of the cabbage patch kids. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. In 1976, xavier roberts met martha nelson thomas at a craft fair. Hailey theeuwen was the first colecoproduced cabbage patch kid. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize.
Cabbage patch kids official, newborn baby african american girl doll comes with swaddle blanket and unique adoption birth announcement 4. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists. Today known as the cabbage patch kids, this worldwide phenomenon continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of children and adults everywhere. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Doll aficionados, children of the 80s with fond memories of christmas morning, parents of the 80s with stories to tell about the time they got into fisticuffs at child worldthe cabbage patch adopts out to. 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. 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.
In 2004, play along toys and 4kids entertainment reintroduced a line of dolls that tried to return to the original concept. Cabbage patch kids collectible cuties fantasy friends new. Dolls that come with an intact box and all original accessories, including outfit, socks, shoes, ribbons and birth certificate, are more valuable. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of the four original head molds with the were made in the asian factories. 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. 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. If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. The rerelease of the cabbage patch dolls was quite successful. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Because she and joe had been such a huge part of the cabbage patch kids scene, pat said she expected to hear from someone at original. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised.
There are many places to find info, and i dont want to just copy from other sites, so the info on this page is only what i know. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. Doll aficionados, children of the 80s with fond memories of christmas morning, parents of the 80s with stories to tell about the time they got into fisticuffs at child worldthe cabbage patch adopts out to all of them. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Oct 30, 2017 in its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold.
Cabbage patch dolls i didnt get one of these right away because the price was so steep. Cabbage patch kid collector information our pastimes. It was the first doll ever to create what we at gemr call collector frenzy. 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. Located in cleveland, georgia, the large, southernstyle house holds thousands of cabbage patch kids dolls. Unfollow original cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. 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. While xaviers first creations were popular, the introduction of cabbage patch dolls saw 3 million of the dolls being adopted. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in.
This elegant pin depicts the official cabbage patch kids collectors club logo. In 1978, xavier roberts, a young artist from the small town of cleveland, georgia, brought to life his handstitched soft sculpture artworks known as little people. Babyland general cabbage patch kids exclusive dolls. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. 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. 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. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. Be forewarned, it is highly unlikely that you could bring kids here and escape without buying them a doll. Def getting one for my daughter my homemade cabbage patch doll had blonde pigtails and green eyes and was just as pretty as this one cabbage patch doll my mom made a doll very similar to this and sold them so i could go to brazil as an exchange student.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Vintage original cabbage patch doll from 1984, with braces, diaper, vintage doll, vintage toy,free shipping. 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. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll.
The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. The original dolls werent called cabbage patch kids at all. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Roberts created his own version in 1978, and in 1982 he licensed the dolls to coleco for massproduction under the name cabbage patch.
Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. The value of cabbage patch dolls depends on their rarity and their popularity with collectors. Your handsome notebook screened with the collectors club logo is the perfect place to keep your adoption papers and other important membership messages. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. He asked her to supply him with dolls to sell in georgia, where he lived and worked. 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. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids.
The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. Doll clothes superstore cabbage patch kid doll clothes green paisley sundress fits 1516 inch baby and 18 inch girl doll. Thomas briefly let him sell her doll babies, but stopped. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls.
A page to learn and grow about vintage cabbage patch dolls. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk doll featured on us postage stamps 1999. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls know about life. Cabbage patch kids joined the young astronaut program and sent their first doll into space. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy ma.
Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Learn about the history of this famous doll brand and its place in the modern collectors market. 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. You can buy the worlds largest collection of cabbage patch kids. For instance, if your doll is completely made of vinyl and sports a coleco brand name, then you can be sure that your doll is a fake, as coleco created clothbodied dolls. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves.
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. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. Jesmar dolls were produced in spain from 1984 to 1985. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts.
In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch with birth. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. The collection includes three xavier roberts soft sculpture dolls. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid doll s were sold. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage.
The dolls started to get gimmicky and strayed too far from their original concept of. What is the typical value of a vintage cabbage patch kid. Do you have valuable cabbage patch kids hiding in your. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. Jan 24, 2020 the history of the cabbage patch doll. While furskins were given a name at manufacturing, they were not unique like the kids names supposedly were. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga is the birthplace of the cabbage patch dolls. Apr, 2020 the cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. There is a lemon yellow fuzzy doll that is so rare that most collectors dont think that he is original.
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