Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. Or, if you need to buy some new outfits, look at these great ebay deals on cabbage patch doll clothes. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Nov 15, 2008 how much is a snacktime cabbage patch doll worth. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. This was used on the first edition cabbage patch kids. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what added. 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. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years.
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. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. Find best value and selection for your vintage 1987 cabbage patch growing hair doll coleco search on ebay. Most items are in like new condition, any damage will be noted. 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. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in.
Vintage 1987 cabbage patch kids doll in original box red hair girl. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Find out what it is and describe as best as you can in the title.
How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. 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. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Choose the one you love and you will be given the opportunity to customize the. 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. My grandfather passed away and we were going through his things. The clinical fees are listed below, should your doll arrive and it is assessed they need further repairs than what has been discussed via email i will notify you for permission to treat further injuries. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Find great deals on ebay for 1987 cabbage patch doll and 1988 cabbage patch doll. Taking place not after dark but in broad daylight, at the heart of each riot sat the exact same thinga cloth doll.
Cuties are baby cabbage patch kids in fanciful costumes. 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. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. 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. On one of the bxes it says 1984 and the other says 1985. Cabbage patch kids talking dolls ad from 1987 youtube. Get the best deals on cabbage patch kids 1987 when you shop the largest online selection at. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids.
As popular as these huggable dolls were, cabbage patch kids are. Unfollow 1987 cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. I have clover antonia in original box with adoption papers. 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.
Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Apr 07, 2011 what is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original packaging, where the packaging shows signs of age, but the doll inside has never been touched. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. They were certainly a hit, but do they have any value to the doll collector. Vintage cabbage patch kid doll 1987 xavier roberts stamp red hair green eyes. Vintage 1987 cabbage patch talking kids doll darcie.
I have only focused my collection on vintage mass market cabbage patch kids. Each of our original handstitched to birth cabbage patch kids and little people are individual works of art. Following this, in 1987, coleco released a cabbage patch kid. Our trip to babyland general hospital to adopt an original cabbage patch with birth. Well, it just wont do to have naked cabbage patch dolls, right. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff.
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. Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. She passed several years ago and the entire collection has been in storage ever since so some items may need some freshening. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983 1984, that has never been removed from its original packaging, where the packaging shows signs of age, but the doll inside has never been touched. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. May 04, 20 an old commercial for talking cabbage patch kids dolls from 1987 by coleco. Price guide dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. The idea behind cabbage patch kids was inspired by an old. Or, is your cabbage patch doll a real clothes horse. W hile the resale value of cabbage patch dolls varies widely, owners or those wishing to purchase a doll can join the manufacturers collectors club, where they can communicate with others wishing to buy or sell cabbage patch dolls. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. While there are no tags or labels to tell you what year your doll was made, there are other ways to determine a raggedy ann dolls value. At the cabbie clinic upon arrival i will assess the individual needs of your cabbage patch kid.
New listing vintage 1983 or 1987 cabbage patch cornsilk redhead doll 15 transitional. Any raggedy ann doll from 1918 up until 1960 may be considered an antique. He began to produce the dolls through his babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia in 1979. I am helping a friend to sell their mothers extensive collection of barbies, cabbage patch and artists bears. One way to value your doll is to scour online sites or doll collector books for clues. Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a little. Each one is lovingly born in our cleveland, georgia cabbage patch and delivered by local artists.
An old commercial for talking cabbage patch kids dolls from 1987 by coleco. Cabbage patch doll 1987 blonde growing hair grows clown. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. 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. A tag should be attached to the left side same side as the bottom signature of your doll. The kid cabbage patch dolls have different hair styles, outfits, and personalities. Discover value, price guides and vintage dolls by xavier roberts for your collection. The cabbage patch dolls also known widely as cabbage patch kids were created by xavier roberts. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind.
Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Vintage 1987 cabbage patch kids doll in original box red. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for adoption. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. He had 4 cabbage patch dolls that are still in the orginal boxes,but the boxes are in pretty bad shape. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
For the holiday season of 1983, a cabbage patch kid was the musthave gift on every listand demand way outstripped supply. If you have doubt about a cabbage patch, a good indicator of a genuine, when all other signs check out, is the body tag. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list gazette. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. The dolls were displayed in a hospitallike setting and were up for. If you see too few items then please broaden your search terms a. Collectible talking cabbage patch here are the results found for you based on talking cabbage patch, which were the words that you entered. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. This 1985 james dudley cabbage patch kid is in pristine condition and.
If you need to sell some of those clothes, then check out our easy price guide. While there are no tags or labels to tell you what year your doll was made, there are other ways to determine a raggedy ann doll s value. 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. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. Collectible talking cabbage patch easy price guide. Vintage coleco 1987 talking cabbage patch kid strawberry. 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.