They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a. Cabbage patch kids are a line of soft sculptured dolls sold by xavier roberts and registered in the united states office in 1978 as the little people. That year, cabbage patch kids had been released for sale in the united states, causing a tremendous demand for the product. 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. Cabbage patch kids vtg 1989 hasbro babyland baby doll pink, blonde, blue eyes. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate.
Xavier roberts signature is on the bum of each authentic cabbage patch kid. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. This image has been placed to help support you in finding crochet patterns that you might want in order to create. I purchased this cabbage patch doll and a few more a while back at an estate sale so i dont have a history on it. Xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Most stores at the time typically only stocked between two and five hundred of the product, yet with thousands of. With thousands of cabbage patch kids ready for adoption, you are sure to find your. 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. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. I can provide you with a bit of something to go by.
These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Cabbage patch doll, 1982 red haired cabbage patch doll blue eyes, xavier roberts, cloth doll, vintage cabbage patch doll, daysgonebytreasures 5. 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. The cabbage patch doll phenomenon took the world by storm overnight, it seemed, those strange little people were everywhere. Vintage 1989 cabbage patch kids designer line crimped. Jan 24, 2020 for example, during 1983 a true cabbage patch kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984, blue was used in 1985, red was used in 1986, aqua was used in 1987, lavender was used in 1988 and rose was used in 1989.
Unfollow cabbage patch doll clothes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The inventor of cabbage patch kids dolls is xavier roberts. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what. This doll was part of a unique designer line that was created in the transition from coleco to hasbro. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. The brand was renamed cabbage patch kids when the dolls went into mass production in 1982.
The first two years production was all from the far east, with nine head variations produced and computermatched with bodies to ensure each. The doll has vintage agedused wear and needs to be cleaned see all pictures to determine the condition. 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 1983 1989. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. 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. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll blue tutu 9 cabbage patch kids.
Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. Cabbage patch kids vintage retro style yarn hair doll original blonde hairblue eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging 4. The list is compiled as an online source to satisfy curiosity, foster nostalgia and perhaps serve as a guide to rename your kid. This lemon haired doll is a part of the designer line kids, who appeared for a short time while coleco and hasbro were in a quick transition period. 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. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. His signature is emblazoned on the rear of each original cabbage patch kid. For example, during 1983 a true cabbage patch kid or little people will have a black signature, green was used in 1984, blue was used in 1985, red was used in 1986, aqua was used in 1987, lavender was used in 1988 and rose was used in 1989. Learn about the history of this famous doll brand and its place in the modern collectors market. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls.
Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. Coleco july 1983 1989, hasbro 19901994, mattel 1995now, play along 2004 now bottom signatures alot of people make the mistake that the signature on the bottom of mass produced cabbage patch kids is an actual handwritten signature. She is wearing a designer jumpsuit she has brown crimped hair and. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. It all began with a young american art student called xavier roberts. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Vintage 1988 1989 coleco hasbro cabbage patch kids red hair tuft doll. Vintage 1989 cabbage patch kids designer line crimped brown. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float brown eye girl unicorn.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Find great deals on cabbage patch dolls in salt lake city, ut on offerup. Collectible 1987 cabbage patch kid easy price guide. Cabbage patch kids babyland rattle doll 10 hasbro 1989 ebay. J, jesmar april 19th, 1984, jesmar, a spainbased doll company, began production of their cabbage patch kids, under the contract of coleco. Cabbage patch kids 9 deluxe splash n float green eye girl flamingo. Has a stain on one hand shipped with usps priority mail. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. The hair has been cut and it looks like a mullet look. The first dolls were made of material through a process known as needle molding and came with their own individualized birth certificates. All dressed up in her original clothing white dress and shorts with a dainty peachcolored. Some collectors have spotted j factory kids that say, made in italy.
As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. However, if your doll sports the appropriate brand for its body type, then you can be assured that your cabbage patch kid is authentic. The coleco cabbage patch kids had large, round vinyl heads originally of a different, hard plastic, and soft fabric bodies, and were produced from 1982 to 1989, many at a factory in amsterdam, new york. Were here to help you find the perfect cabbage patch kid to join your family. Vintage 1988 1989 coleco hasbro cabbage patch kids red.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. The doll brand was one of the most popular toy fads. Cabbage patch dolls 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. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Birth certificate still attached to cardboard inside box. Beside superb 40 models cabbage patch doll above, we have gathered a few comparable crochet habits at a variety of the finest resources around the internet. The cabbage patch kids dolls were the rage of the doll market during the holiday season in 1983, causing nearriots at several department stores as hundreds of people, some waiting at the doors for hours, scrambled to get their hands on one. Vintage cabbage patch kids xavier roberts red hair green. 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. One famous way to tell if the doll was a real cabbage patch doll or not was if it had the creator, xavier roberts, name signed on its bum.
Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Coleco july 19831989, hasbro 19901994, mattel 1995now, play along 2004 now bottom signatures alot of people make the mistake that the signature on the bottom of mass produced cabbage patch kids is an actual handwritten signature. Vintage cabbage patch kids xavier roberts red hair green eyes. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. Cabbage patch kids doll made for coleco ind 1989 original. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Jun 19, 2019 the cabbage patch kids dolls were the rage of the doll market during the holiday season in 1983, causing nearriots at several department stores as hundreds of people, some waiting at the doors for hours, scrambled to get their hands on one. 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.
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. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Cabbage patch kids holiday baby doll purple dress 14 cabbage patch kids. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall. Vintage 1988 coleco cabbage patch kids doll designer line glenice fayme.
And now, more than 20 years later, theyre still popular. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the. I remember being in 3rd grade and one of my friends telling me that another little girl got a real cabbage patch doll and to our great shock. Collectible 1986 cabbage patch dolls easy price guide. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. Vintage cabbage patch kids designer line coleco 1989. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Find great deals on cabbage patch dolls in lynn, ma on offerup. She is wearing a designer jumpsuit she has brown crimped hair and blue eyes. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale.