Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Jan 27, 2019 the little people evolved by 1982 into cabbage patch kids, which quickly became a major toy fad. The iconic toy has been an official olympic mascot 1992 the cbk. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. Premie 1983, a doll 1984, red headed twins 1985, small babie 1986, red headed cornsilk 1986 and toddler 1987. What is the typical value of a cabbage patch doll from 1983. What is the value of a soft 1984 cabbage patch doll answers. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. Cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage. Vintage 1982 xavier roberts cabbage patch doll red hair complete original outfit. 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. If you are a collector who took good care of your dolls from the 80s, you might be able to get up to a few thousand dollars for your cabbage patch kid. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars.
You have one of the cabbage patch appalachian 1978 1982 dolls that are very common in the resale market, at least from what i can see from the zoom. Red haired green eyed original brand new in box signed by xavier roberts 292728162955. Otis lee is the leader of the gang of cabbage patch kids that befriended xavier. Young and old alike went wild for cabbage patch kids.
According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. What is the value of cabbage patch doll 1978,1982 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Worth of first series cabbage patch doll with paper and in. Cabbage patch kids baby girl, light orange color cloth and hat, white socks, 19781982, preowned, good condition. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and cabbage patch kids came to define the word fad in the 1980s. The name change to cabbage patch kids was made in 1982 when xaviers company, original appalachian artworks, began to license a smaller version of the handmade creations to a toy manufacturer named coleco which began mass production the same year. Just to verifyis the signature printed not an actual magic marker signatureyou can usually feel the difference as the printed ones have a bit of a slick feel to them and the actual ones dont.
How to know if you have a real cabbage patch doll how to adult. Cabbage patch creator xavier roberts ed his design in 1976 and sold the rights to company giant coleco in 1982. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The adorable yet sort of creepy little baby dolls that you collected as a child could now be worth a pretty penny. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls. Apr 07, 2011 i have six different cabbage patch dolls in their original boxes. Among the most expensive dolls from the cabbage patch kids line seem to be those released in the first few years after 1982. Cabbage patch kids baby girl, light orange color cloth and hat, white socks, 1978 1982, preowned, good condition. Collectible cabbage patch kids doll blonde hair, blue eyes, dimple 1978 1982. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls.
Vintage 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids doll coleco beige hair doll in diapers. Cabbage patch kids dolls from the 70s are worth collecting. I have been building traditional houses and fairy houses for even longer. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described. The dolls made the cover of newsweek before christmas, and stories of their success were heralded around the world. Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. It seemed that every mom and dad in the united states spent frantic days searching for cabbage patch kids to put under the christmas tree. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll xavier roberts 1978, 1982 coleco.
Vintage 1996 usa olympikids cabbage patch doll soccer blonde. Youll find new or used products in cabbage patch dolls on ebay. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. 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 kid is by no means the most valuable collectors. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what. Roberts sold the license to coleco in 1982 and when cabbage patch kids made their debut in. Mar 15, 2017 121 1982 cabbage patch kid craze news story michelles doll collection. 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. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by collectors around the world. What is the value of cabbage patch doll 1978, 1982 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. In 1982, coleco bought the rights to mass market the dolls and. How to identify vintage coleco cabbage patch dolls in 3 easy steps.
The weird, rabid history of the cabbage patch craze. Lot of 12 cabbage patch kids loose coleco dolls 1982 9 dolls 1983. Stefs collectible ids episode 1 how to identify vintage coleco. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. Vintage cabbage patch doll signed for sale in stock ebay. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. 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. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum.
Dolls that were made prior to the coleco handover are worth the most. Need crimper and curling iron for cabbage patch doll. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Cabbage patch kidsthe cabbage patch kids dollcraze was an unprecedented phenomenon among children and their parents that swept america during the 1980s, reflecting, perhaps, the cultural leanings of an era intent on expressing family values. In 1976, 21yearold xavier roberts discovers a german. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Is your question about the clothes and are they tagged. American consumer into a stark raving lunatic like the cabbage patch kids craze of 1983. You have a cabbage patch preemie baby doll african american in knit suit. However, in 1982, coleco took over production and began creating 16inch dolls with vinyl heads and soft bodies. Jan 24, 2020 while many of the cabbage patch dolls can see their owner making back their money or making a small amount of money, those handcrafted by xavier himself prior to 1982 see the biggest return. The unique names given to the cabbage patch dolls included edwin nicholas, cora delilah, william jack, rose katniss, emily jane, destiny raine and jared benjamin.
Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. 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. 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. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. 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. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. She accidentally resembles me when i was little so yeah shes adorable. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Jun 24, 2017 vtg 1978 1982 coleco cabbage patch kid doll 25599 lot of 2 dolls xavier roberts stay safe and healthy. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. 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 names from the 80s and 90s if you were a child of the 80s or 90s, youd remember the popular, sculptured dolls called cabbage patch kids. Today, a cabbage patch kid doll may be worth at least 2,000 dollars. Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018.
I actually purchased this at a yard sale about 6 years ago. Stefs collectible id series episode 1 music credit local forecast. Vintage 1982 cabbage patch doll cpk girl blonde patch hair blue eyes blue dress. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. It seemed that every mom and dad in the united states spent frantic days searching for cabbage patch kids to. A staggering 20 million dolls were sold in 1985, and by. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. In 1984 alone, 20 million dolls were bought, and by 1999, 95 million had been sold worldwide. She didnt have her certificate she was just sitting on a table looking pretty. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Please let me know if there are any cabbies missing from this list also, i need a good picture of every single cabbage patch doll in this list it is a huge task. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. They were certainly a hit, but do they have any value to the doll collector. By 1982 the little people evolved into cabbage patch kids.
In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. Jul 11, 2018 i have been sculpting fantasy art dolls and have had my fantasy art studio for over 15 years. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. The dolls attracted the attention of toy manufacturer coleco who began massproducing them in 1982 i and it was then that they were renamed as cabbage patch kids. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. You might have the most valuable cabbage patch kids just. Vtg 1978 1982 coleco cabbage patch kid doll 25599 lot of 2. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating.
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