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. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. The cabbage patch kids, in their classic vintage coleco form, had soft cloth bodies and vinyl heads. I want to know what or who made the doll, when it was made, what its made of, and how it was originally dressed. Police were even called into some stores to control shoppers fighting over limited supplies of the 80s phenomenon. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Cabbage patch kids 14 doll, dark hairbrown eye cowgirl. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. 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. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n.
Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by head marks identifying your cabbage patch. The babies might be dressed for bed and come with a pacifier. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. A small percentage of cabbage patch kids have developed spots on their faces which spoil their vinyl. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. 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. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. Includes heart key that directly interacts with your 9. Both were made as toys with the makers having no interest in collectors being able to identify them. The first dolls were made of material through a process known as needle molding and came with their own individualized birth certificates. Vintage african american black cabbage patch boy doll original outfit shoes. Tennis player cabbage patch olympikids special edition this is keli kim and she is a tennis player. All new 14 cabbage patch kids with improved fashions and accessories. More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. If the signature is in black with no date, it will be one of the earliest dolls. Cabbage patch doll rescue, clean and makeover course series overview duration.
The original cabbage patch kids were completely soft, even their heads. All cabbage patch dolls should have stamped signature on the left side of their tush by the creator, xavier roberts. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Got this for my 1 year old as a first birthday first doll present. These spots seem to come from a perfume which was added to models created between 1984 and 1987.
Young and old alike went wild for cabbage patch kids. This is a guide about cleaning cabbage patch dolls. Others are a little older, have longer hair, and sport dresses. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. Cabbage patch and barbie are the two dolls that are hardest to identify.
More information on identifying the old 1980s cabbage patch dolls. Make offer vintage african american black cabbage patch boy doll. 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 doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning doll franchises in the united states. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. I also love that my baby actively plays with and explores this doll. Im glad i held off on getting one of the usual rag doll types as a first doll, because she loves this one. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll collection youtube. Find great deals on ebay for black cabbage patch doll and african american cabbage patch doll. The dolls were based upon a design originally created by martha nelson thomas. Whether is it your old treasured cabbage patch kid or your childs newer one, you may need to clean them periodically.
With a soft body to cuddle, sweet clothes to accessorise, adorable facial features and the iconic signature on the butt, the cabbage patch kid dolls hit the spot for retro kids. But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Several allvinyl versions were made by hasbro and mattel. Cabbage patch kids vintage doll collection sara quay mcconnell. 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. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. Vintage cabbage patch dolls, cabbage patch kids dolls, troll dolls, cabbages, care bears, tree houses.
Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982. With the 1983 dolls, we see more diversity in terms of skin color and hair color. Most also will have a creation date located near the signature. The 2004 incarnation reintroduced the classic soft cloth bodies with vinyl heads. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock.
What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. The xavier roberts babyland general cabbage patch kids were all cloth, with clothsculpted faces. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. If the signature is in black with no date, it will be one of the.
Teen books, books for teens, cross purses, cabbage patch kids dolls, play therapy, childhood toys, bake sale, adolescence, doll toys. The baby powder perfume apparently has affected the face vinyl so that pale green spots appear and spread across the face. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Later models will have tags with information as well. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. 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. Users browsing for cabbage patch dolls in cabbage patch usually look at. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls.
Make the promise to love and care for your kid and take the oath of adoption to join the cabbage patch kids family today. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. She was born on march 30 and she has black hair with 2 red, white and blue hair ribbons she has a birth and adoption certificate. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. I love it because its a cabbage patch doll and is a bit nostalgic for me.
Cabbage patch kids 14 doll, african american, cowgirl fashion. For being over 30 years old its amazing any of them survived. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts.
Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. But actually cabbage patch kids are very hardy and i see many of them in pretty wonderful condition, all things considered. But if you inherit or find an old cabbage patch doll with tangled, matted, or filthy yarn hair, dont despair. The greeneyed cutie with a dimple in her left cheek still had the signature of creator xavier roberts on her bottom, which may have helped her fetch such a grand price. This retro vintage style doll showcases brunette yarn hair, brown eyes, a soft body, plastic head, and baby powder scent all reminiscent of the original cabbage patch kid look and feel. A collector has to contend with all this when trying to identify their doll. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. 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. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. 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 facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids.