How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or not. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or. The dolls are just so darn likable, and even now i can still see the appeal. Cabbage patch doll rescue, clean and makeover course series overview duration. New listing cabbage patch kids doll african american. 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. Before black friday was a thing, and before other toy crazes like tickle me elmo or furby, there was one toy craze to rule them all.
Cabbage patch kids was a staple to the american childhood during the 1980s. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch kid baby doll africanamerican. The cabbage patch kids toys go on record as the most successful new doll introduction in the history of the toy industry. 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.
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. Black was only used on first edition dolls, with the exception of 1984 preemies. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. But the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it. In its first year, over 3 million cabbage patch kid dolls were sold. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. 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. The history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980 s. That year, cabbage patch kids had been released for sale in the united states, causing a tremendous demand for the product. Most stores at the time typically only stocked between two and five hundred. In november 1983, america went bonkers for cabbage patch kids. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement.
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. Roberts converted an old clinic into a hospital from which to sell his dolls, originally called little people. 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. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. In 1983, a cabbage patch kids doll was a 16inch doll, usually with a plastic head, a fabric body, and yarn hair unless it was bald.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. Inside the shameful cabbage patch kids scandal the company has been trying to hide for decades. Sep 14, 2016 the history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980 s. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that. Cabbage patch doll creator xavier roberts with a group of cabbage patch kids in 1983.
This adorable cabbage patch kid doll is dressed in a gray and yellow jogging suit with white headband, diapers, socks and shoes. Those who want to adopt a cabbage patch doll for themselves can. Check the label of the cabbage patch doll, located on its side of every. Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 1978. Rarevintagecabbagepatchkidsafricanamericanblackfuzzy. Nearly every kid had one, unless your parents opted to buy the cheaper version. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. Doll id and reference links 1980snow this indexed list focuses on identifying dolls first made after 1980.
They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years. People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. See n say, chutes and ladders, candy land, etch a sketch and cabbage patch kids. Distinctively known for their bloated heads and slightly disturbing faces, yet somehow endearing with their soft appearance and huggable form, if theres one doll that could define the 80s, it would handsdown be the cabbage patch kids as they were the ultimate definition of a fad and its extremities in the 1980s. It was a black friday sale, but instead of great prices on a 50inch flat screen, youre getting a vinyl face and softbodied toy for the full retail price.
Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. With numerous doll accessories and clothing available, its easy to customise a cabbage patch kid. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids would have a blush on their vinyl cheeks but not on their bodies. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls. Vintage cabbage patch doll 1988 signature on rear possibly hispanic latino. Oh my goodness, i had the little boy one that a nurse gave me when i was in the hospital during christmas, his name was gilly ray. Now, kids young and old can once again enjoy the vintage style of the original cabbage patch kid dolls. Is your cabbage patch kid worth hundreds of dollars. Cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 1 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 2 2 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 3 3 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 4 4 of 9 cabbage patch doll 19781982 original 5. Babyland general hospital is the birthplace of cabbage patch kids and is located in cleveland, georgia. The dolls were so scarce and demand was so high that riots broke out in stores, parents were driving hundreds of miles to buy them. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a.
The cabbage patch dolls hit the scene in the early 1980s and came complete with adoption papers for the new parents. The cabbage patch kids riots of 1983 were based around the growing frenzy of the cabbage patch kids. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or products. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. He originally called the dolls little people and made them entirely out of cloth. What is a list of the names of cabbage patch dolls. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. 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. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. The skin is just slightly darker than other cabbage patch dolls ive seen. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques. If youre anything like me, visiting local thrift stores on the hunt for neglected dolls to rescue is a thrilling treat. Vintage cabbage patch kids girl african american black sig doll.
The next cabbage patch kids to make it on this list of most valuable are a pair of special edition fraternal twin dolls. By the end of the year almost 3 million of the cabbage patch kids toys have been adopted but demand has not been met. The information you find on the cabbage patch pages is as up to date as possible and for entertainment only. Coleco sold more than 3 million dolls by the end of 1983. Original cabbage patch dolls vintage 1986 original black. Cabbage patch dolls were created by xavier roberts, an american art student in 1978. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
Unfollow 1980s cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Compared to the original little people, these cabbage patch kids. Original cabbage patch doll produced by coleco early 1980s. One of my favorite memories as a child was visiting the cabbage patch hospital. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Many of the cabbies i have come across have been well filthy. A friend told me about getting a doll named reagan corissa.
Make offer cabbage patch kids doll wearing black dress with pink hearts. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. Mar 02, 2005 still, whenever i see a cabbage patch kids doll, i get that giddykid feeling along with a rush of nostalgia. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of. Butterick 3270 cabbage patch kids doll clothes swimsuit vintage sewing pattern by mbchills vintage butterick 3270 cabbage patch kids doll clothes pattern for a day at the beach. 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. The facility is presented as a birthing, nursery, and adoption center for the cabbage patch kids. I promise to love my cabbage patch kid with all my heart. 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. She didnt like the name and wanted to change it to victoria ann. Get the best deal for african american cabbage patch dolls from the.
But even the grubbiest cabbie can clean up fabulously with a little love and elbow grease. Her eyes are blue and she has a dimple on her left. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale ebay. 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 history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas 1980. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch doll shoes black mary jane t strap. What is a cabbage patch kids doll and why was there a buying frenzy. Vintage cabbage patch african american braids 1990 and preemie doll 1983 lot. 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. The history channel cabbage patch kids craze christmas.
What made them so desirable, besides the fact that they were huggable, was both their supposed uniqueness and their adoptability. Black cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. 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. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. Vintage 1980s cabbage patch kids black african american doll with sweat suit. Check out our black cabbage patch doll selection for the very best in unique or. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. In december, they are featured on the cover of newsweek. For instance, your doll can wear glasses, sneakers or hair barrettes. Cabbage patch dolls for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. 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. You can change a dolls clothes according to the holiday or season, or they can even wear swimsuits. It was a black friday sale, but instead of great prices on a 50inch flat screen, youre.
For those who werent around for the great cabbage patch kids craze of the 1980s, its hard to convey the intensity of it. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. The most common 1980s cabbage patch doll material is cotton. It is the old show, with the bad makeup and hair from the 80s. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted.
The main identification and reference list provides links to information about antique dolls and vintage dolls made before 1980. Get the best deals on african american cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest. Shop for cabbage patch doll clothes online at target. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted.
Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Boy nude no clothes included fabric body with plastic head small pouf of black hair on top of head 14 tall in very good used condition. Cabbage patch kids 14 kid girl doll, comes with lots of licks accessories. Unfollow cabbage patch dolls 1980 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There were fistfights between parents, near riots outside stores and. With the 1983 dolls, we see more diversity in terms of skin color and hair color. African american cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay.
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