Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a popular toy in the early 1970s. See more ideas about cabbage patch, cabbage patch kids and dolls. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and patch kids. Call the cabbage patch collectors information bureau at 8003528039. Vintage 1978 cabbage patch kid girl lemon pony tail blue eyes xavier roberts.
Cabbage patch kids twins doll set coleco 1985 limited edition. Please go the the cabbage patch timeline to see the factory massproduced editions. Prices vary for cabbage patch kids dolls depending on the type of doll and year that it was made. Or, do you want to get a decent price for your vintage cabbage patch kid. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. It didnt take long for these unique toys to start flying off the shelves. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a child. Cabbage patch doll 1978, 1983 original appalachian. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. The mechanism enabling this was a pair of oneway smooth metal rollers behind plastic lips. Vintage boy cabbage patch doll with tan hair dressed in green bay packers outfit. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls.
Here is a guide devoted entirely to the thousands of items surrounding the dolls, including doll furniture and clothing, jewelry, games, miniatures, and school supplies. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. These items are 9 and 11inch vinyl dolls with bald heads that resemble infants. The official adoption paper and birth certificate makes kids feel as if they are truly adopting a child. Vintage 19781980 cabbage patch kid doll, blue cabbage patch doll gown, 14 inch doll, cloth body doll.
Well, before you sell whatever it is, you need to know how much its worth and how best to sell it. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. The classic, vintage dolls were made by a local artist in cleveland, georgia. See todays cabbagepatch dolls for sale, best offer and auction. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll mexican dressed xavier. Hasbro bought the rights in 1988 and then mattel in 1994. Cabbage patch kids vintageyellow rosebud outfit my child doll. Vintage 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids boy doll by coleco. According to the cabbage patch kids website, they became the best selling new doll ever to be introduced to the toy market. It is a limited edition set of dolls, all original, hardly played with great shape original clothes and pacifier, no paperwork but original huge box with some wear, of the popular coleco doll line,cabbage patch kidsthese twins are twice as nice a boy and a girl. The cabbage patch dolls were not only an instant hit during the 1980s but could also be described as a fad within this decade. Original appalachian arts cabbage patch kids at replacements, ltd. The cabbage patch kids have captured hearts for years with their sweet, welldressed, adoptable dolls.
Many customers refer to these particular cabbage patch kids as similar to the ones they had as a ch. One factor that contributed largely to their success was that each doll was oneofakind. They were based on the story of babies being born in cabbage patches who need adopting by kind families, to avoid being stolen away by evil villain lavendar mcdade and her assistants cabbage jack and beau weasel and made to work in her gold mine. Cabbage patch dolls were created in the 1970s by xavier roberts. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised.
Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. Vintage coleco cabbage patch kids toddler redhead boy doll. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls. Vintage 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids doll 17 yellow jumper. I soaked it in clorox, used ajax, used a scrub sponge, and even tried an sos pad. Blue eyes wearing a top and matching booties and has yellow wool hair. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what added to their. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. Please note this time line lists the editions of the original soft sculpture cabbage patch kids.
Original xavier roberts soft sculpture cabbage patch kids 1986 mark twain collectors editionhuckleberry finn, tom sawyer and becky thatcher lots of pictures. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1978 1982 green eyes, red hair xavier roberts. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Apr 07, 2020 i have an original appalachian art works, inc. The mattel dolls are mostly sized 14 or smaller, and most variants were individualized with a gimmick to enhance their collectibility, e. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Common types are the bubble n bath and drink n wet newborns. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. I have two cabbage patch kids, three premies, and one cabbage patch show pony.
The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. See todays cabbage patch kids doll for sale, best offer and auction. This was possible by creating dolls with different colored eyes and hair. 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. Original appalachian arts, cabbage patch kids replacements. If its selling that you want, then check out our easy price guide or, if you are looking to buy a rare doll, look at these great ebay deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls. Please wait for the pictures to load mark twain would be proud of xavier roberts mark twin collectors edition. 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. 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 vintage retro style yarn hair doll original brunette hairbrown eyes, 16 amazon exclusive easy to open packaging. Cabbage patch kids were created by artist xavier roberts in 1978. Rare mint xavier roberts cabbage patch kids mark twain. Vintage cabbage patch dolls for sale in stock ebay.
Original soft sculpture editions please note that this list is not complete. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I bought her straight from the babyland hospital in geogia. Vintage collectible cabbage patch kids doll clothing accessory lot 1978 1985. Cabbage patch kids antique appraisal instappraisal. Buy, sell or pawn one at pawn shops near you with pawnguru. 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. Hasbro took over the rights to produce cabbage patch dolls in 1988 as coleco went bankrupt, and continued to make the dolls with various gimmicks, including dolls that played kazoos. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands.
Easy price guide find out how much it is worth, before you. Cabbage patch kids twins doll set coleco 1985 limited. You can gauge by that and then watch what they are doing on servers like ebay or ruby lane. Get the best deals on vintage cabbage patch dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop forand learn aboutvintage cabbage patch kid dolls.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. Shop for cabbage patch doll clothes online at target. The snacks would exit the doll s back and magically appear into a backpack. A number of different cabbage patch dolls exist, including the following. Its lighter, but the blue stain wont come off around cheeks, mouth, and nose. The mattel cabbage patch dolls are not limited to cloth bodies and included dolls made from vinyl, which produced a more durable play doll. The cabbage patch kid is by no means the most valuable collectors doll to date, although. The toy cabbage patch kids generally range in size from 9 to 16 tall. Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. Easy price guide find out how much it is worth, before. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice.
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. Original cabbage patch dolls are still sought today by. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition. The larger styles with removable clothing come with a birth certificate. How to know whether a cabbage patch kid is a first edition or.
In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as. Buy products such as cabbage patch cuties woodland friends collection ophelia frog baby doll at walmart and save. There are many places to learn about cabbage patch kids. Most valuable cabbage patch kids in 2018 updated list. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Looking for a really rare vintage cabbage patch doll. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. Cabbage patch kids dolls were created in 1978 by a student named xavier roberts. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. They were a huge success and have continued to remain popular throughout the years.
How much would a 1978 cabbage patch doll be worth answers. After signing contract with appalachian artworks, inc. Cabbage patch kids collectibles with price guide, by jan. Lady gaga rolling stone bulgaria magazine very rare cover. Need crimper and curling iron for cabbage patch doll. Silver cameras classic cars electronics model cars model trains. Cabbage patch kids collectibles with price guide, by jan lindenberger. 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.
Blue signing on the buttbody 1978 starting at 1500. The accredited creator of the cabbage patch dolls is xavier roberts, who as an art. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. 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. The mechanism could be deactivated by releasing the backpack. Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. Original opened new listing vintage cabbage patch kids 1980s. Oct 22, 2017 my old cabbage patch preemie has a blue stained face, probably due to materials, blankets, sweat, etc. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune antiques.
But the older doll value books list the color coding of the early dolls. While you have a few option in that regard, they arent all effective. Some links may not be currentanother place to find information that has become popular is facebook groups. In 1982, xavier roberts began marketing his famous soft sculpture dolls, previously called little people, as cabbage patch dolls. They are the original type i believe and i havent seen the show pony anywhere else. The pink top has some faint staining even though it is clean. In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. One line of cabbage patch kids dolls, the cabbage patch snacktime kids, was designed to eat plastic snacks. Currious on what they are worth because i keep them put up and could use the money.
Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. They are either softsculpted fabric bodies with vinyl heads or all vinyl. As with all things old, vintage and collectable, the value of the doll will be dependent on the rarity and condition its in. Like real parents, girls can feed the doll with her special spoon and change her diaper. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
She came with registration, birthcertificate, adoption papers and footprints. So here is the coding since i doubt you will find it anywhere except an older doll value book. Find great deals on ebay for cabbage patch doll and cabbage patch doll in box. Cabbage patch dolls were created in 1979 and in the early 80s they were mass produced, meaning they were made in large n. Vintage, coleco 1978 1982 cabbage patch kids doll girl blonde hair blue eyes. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial. Mar 23, 2012 but the older doll value books list the color coding of the early dolls. Vtg 16 cabbage patch doll 19781982 blonde hair original plaid. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Forums and other collector websites and blogs are places to find friends, connections and information. What is the value of 1978 cabbage patch kid doll answers. I have not cleaned it up yet but will answered by a verified antique expert. In later years, coleco introduced variants on the original cabbage patch kids, and derivatives of the original line of dolls continued to be marketed. I bought a cabbage patch doll around the years of 19781982 not sure of exact year.