The coleco dolls t he success of the cabbage patch kids by coleco created many imitators. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls by. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. Later versions had plastic bodies and regular sized. 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.
Cabbage patch kids 15th anniversary special edition. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980 s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. The cabbage patch kids story begins in 1978 when roberts, then a twentythreeyearold artist, won a blue ribbon for sculpture for his first little people dollsplush and soft, with yarnknit hair and handpainted facesat an art show in osceola county, florida. Cabbage patch doll in red and blue 31 sweat suit with tooth and dimples, looped yarn haired, vintage cabbage patch doll, vintage doll. Cabbage patch kids by allie townsend wednesday, feb. If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Preemiea cabbage patch kid born prematurely, slightly smaller than the bigger kids. Cabbage patch kids cabbage patch doll 2018 holiday edition blonde hair green eyes, purple dr. During the american folk art movement of the late 1970s, roberts observed several techniques involving the making of dolls from various materials. New 1983 cabbage patch kid 15th anniversary edition new in. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Hasbro vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in.
Xavier roberts vintage soft sculpture cabbage patch kid 1985 brunette girl blue eyes. 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. In the years of 1983 and 1984 they went by the names of. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. Born alice caldwell hegan in shelbyville, kentucky, she wrote over two dozen books, the most famous of which is mrs.
Unfollow cabbage patch dolls 1980 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Identifing the old coleco and hasbro cabbage patch dolls. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. The real cabbage patch kids of this era are identified by the by the word birthmark on the head, cheek of the buttocks and the body tag. See more ideas about cabbage patch, figurines and cabbage. Garbage pail kids is a series of sticker trading cards produced by the topps company, originally released in 1985 and designed to parody the cabbage. Watch our product feature video for a cabbage patch dolls lot. The cabbage patch kids stamp goes on sale in january of 2000. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. These body tags are very helpful in identifying the authentic cabbage patch dolls. Sold by river colony trading and ships from amazon fulfillment. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair.
The cabbage patch riots were a series of violent customer outbursts at several retail stores in the united states in the fall and winter of 1983. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. That year, cabbage patch kids had been released for sale in the united states, causing a tremendous demand for the product. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. In 20 jakks pacific released the celebration edition to commemorate the 30th birthday of the licensed cabbage patch kids. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. While later tsukuda dolls would come with special costumes and in special editions as well, the 1983 tsukuda cabbage patch kids resembled the ones sold in the us save for the japanese print of the dolls papers and the box. Danbury mint 17 limited edition porcelain cabbage patch doll 2005. The book was a best seller in 1902 and is set in louisville, kentucky where she then lived. Well look no further than this advice video on how to perform the cabbage patch.
Shop for cabbage patch kids shoes online at target. Feb 16, 2011 cabbage patch kids by allie townsend wednesday, feb. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Cpk softies dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids. Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in. This cabbage patch doll is one the cutest dolls i have seen since they were introduced in the 1980s. Encyclopedia of cabbage patch kidsr the 1980s schiffer.
The cabbage patch kid craze started in the 1980s, and continued into the 1990s, where it is perpetuated by a strong community of collectors. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. The very first cabbage patch kids called little people had soft bodies and large thumbs. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in. Original dolls and those still made by xavier roberts, the original doll maker, can net anywhere from six to 10 times the amount of a massproduced and licensed version of the toy. Cabbage patch dolls, 1980s doll lot xavier roberts cabbage. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Cabbage patch talk, from imagicillin to koosas chicago tribune. 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. Jennifer lynn is an original 1980 u edition soft sculpture girl doll. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads of the 1980s and one of the longestrunning. Every second little girl was asking santa claus for one in 1983, even so much so that the shopping centers who sold these were crowded with moms trying to get their hands on one in time for christmas before they sold out. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your.
Cabbage patch kids caabage patch limited vintage edition. My garbage pail kids card collection from 1980s youtube. 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. Hasbro vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale. Wiggs of the cabbage patch by alice caldwell hegan rice. Most stores at the time typically only stocked between two and five hundred of the product, yet with thousands of. There are reports that earlier editions are readopting for as much as 100 times their initial adoption fee. Please note this time line lists the editions of the original soft sculpture cabbage patch kids.
How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes. Original soft sculpture editions please note that this list is not complete. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. Cpk softies dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and. Oct 23, 2017 cabbage patch kids were a favourite plush toy in the 80s credit. Cauliflower kids, flower kids, pumpkin kids, kraut kinder, broccoli kids, copies of.
My garbage pail kids card collection from 1980s garbage pail kids is a series of trading cards produced by the topps company, originally released in 1985 and designed to parody the cabbage patch. She has authentic xavier roberts stamp on her behind, but. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. Cabbage patch kid doll, vintage coleco original clothes. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the 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. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. Dec 24, 2015 my garbage pail kids card collection from 1980 s garbage pail kids is a series of trading cards produced by the topps company, originally released in 1985 and designed to parody the cabbage patch. Make offer lot of 3 vintage cabbage patch kids dolls babyland kid authentic baby unopened vintage 1980s hasbro cabbage patch kids pre. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune.
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. Now called cabbage patch kids, line becomes massive hit. Coleco manufactures the first massmarketed cabbage patch dolls. Follow videojugs industry leaders as they steer you through this.
I can guarantee you, you wont be disappointed when you get yours to love. Make offer original 1980 s cabbage patch doll gorgeous. Apr 21, 2011 have you ever wanted to get good at 80s dances. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Cabbage patch kids cabbage patch doll 2018 holiday edition blonde hair green eyes. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and. She was placed in a nice sturdy box to keep her safe from harm along with adoption papers.
Cabbage patch restaurant 3605689091 111 avenue a, snohomish, wa. See more ideas about dolls, 1980s and childhood memories. Sep 12, 1985 preemiea cabbage patch kid born prematurely, slightly smaller than the bigger kids. And just think, if every kid is different, they must be the ultimate limted editions. Xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman. News buzzes about cabbage patch kids being available in mainstream toy stores. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Hildegard gunzel limited edition mai ling vinyl doll 2832000 madame alexander. Please go the the cabbage patch timeline to see the factory massproduced editions. Jan 27, 2019 xavier roberts born october 31, 1955, cleveland, georgia, the inventor and manufacturer of cabbage patch kids, is an american artist and businessman.