As business boomed, stores struggled to keep cabbage patch on the. We have a cabbage patch twin dolls name of luke and joela. Cabbage patch, the last time i looked, had its own book. Estadoption agents accept calls monday through friday 95 est we accept. Since then, the dolls have been in high demand, and so, along with new models of. Names could be officially changed but it was a process and this added to their.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your. The cabbage patch kid names lists are gathered from reader submissions of their. Now little ones can be just like their favorite cutie with the adorable matching headband. May 20, 20 i got my first name from a cabbage patch doll that my older sister had. The gimmick behind the hardheaded, softbodied baby dolls was that each came with its own unique name and birth certificate, allowing the owners to more or less raise their own stylized moppet from birth or growth, as the case may be. Full front and back photos of the baby with and without clothes, the full original name of the baby, the name of the first.
People are starting to sell their prized cabbage patch kid dolls for thousands of dollars. Jul 06, 2017 the gimmick behind the hardheaded, softbodied baby dolls was that each came with its own unique name and birth certificate, allowing the owners to more or less raise their own stylized moppet from birth or growth, as the case may be. 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. My anna doll soft sculpture pattern custom cabbage patch. Welcome to the official cabbage patch kids website. 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 but the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it. The allnew cabbage patch kids 9 me and my cutie is a must have. You might have a valuable cabbage patch kid in your basement. This is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Originally created in 1978 and called little people, these dolls are still popular today. Xavier roberts hand printed the name tags which accompanied his babies and printed each birth certificate with his own fists as the footprints. The cabbage patch kid was the iconic symbol of toy obsession.
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. Oaa still make dolls with cloth faces, and hasbro produced a special 10th anniversary edition in 1992 which featured cloth heads. Some of the things being 3 original cabbage patch dolls. I got my first name from a cabbage patch doll that my older sister had. In 1982, roberts gave the dolls the new name of cabbage patch kids when he began to license smaller versions out to a toy company called coleco. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids.
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. When we asked the bafm community what your cabbage patch doll was called, we were blown away with the names. Here is a list in alphabetical order of some of the cabbage patch kids that were adopted in the 80s and 90s. Similar to his later works of art, the cabbage patch dolls, the little people came with adoption papers. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. 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. I own the roxanna susanne cabbage patch doll, ca 1984 child doll, girl dolls. Product title cabbage patch kids rocker doll, blonde hairbrown eye girl average rating. The softbodied babylike dolls, each of which came with its own adoption certificate, were a worldwide.
Get ready to love, cuddle, snuggle and play with your very own baby. If you have an original handstitched soft sculpted cabbage patch kid or little person, send your email request for replacement papers to billie. Apr 24, 2015 if you were a kid in the 80s, you probably, at some point, had a cabbage patch kid. Cabbage patch kid personalized custom birth certificate replica. Choose the one you want and you will be given the opportunity. I need fast cash, yet i dont want to take a big loss either. Look in the book find the name of your doll and it will give you a market value at the time of printing. Cpk online adoption center with the name and birthday you choose. My sisters had their own cabbage patch kids, and although i dont remember. Another place to find information is a local cabbage patch kids collectors club or a doll collectors expo. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable.
Video game giant coleco began massproducing the second phase of. You could also apply to change the name if you didnt like it. The company changed the name from little people to cabbage patch kids and went on to sell millions of the dolls. Mar 21, 2018 how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. Worlds away from the beauty of antique porcelain dolls, cabbage patch dolls have a friendly, kidfromnext door appearance. The first cabbage patch doll was released in 1983 and designed by a man named.
Dec 28, 2019 i moved into an old house where i inherited a lot of stuff i dont need. Most collectors and sellers are happy to give advice. How can you find out what your cabbage patch doll is worth. I have some cabbage patch dolls i would like to sell. While the original little people by xavier were handcrafted, later in 1982 coleco purchased the rights to start producing very similar dolls under the name cabbage patch kids. In most instances, the xavier roberts signature stamp appears on the left butt cheek of the doll. These toy versions are recognizable by their smaller size and vinyl heads. Ive found similar, but not exact, so i drafted my own.
Mar 20, 2018 this is a complete list of cabbage patch kids made from 1982 to 2018. Xavier roberts has his signature on the bottom of each cabbage patch kid. Unfortunately, thomas never ed her art, so roberts was totally able to snatch up the idea for the dolls. Thats because toys have shaped our childhood since man picked up a stick and drew in the sand. Before roberts became involved in the toy industry, thomas had created and marketed her own line of. The very 1st 1,000 handmade dolls were taken from a 1937 baby name book. What name is printed on cabbage patch dolls answers.
Signature stamps also appear in different colors that correlate with the. Did you keep your cabbage patch dolls original names, or did you override. Ive searched high and low for a pattern to make dolls close to cabbage patch kids. It was the gateway to our imagination and food for our creativity. 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. This cutie also features a removable hood and traditional baby powder scent. My cabbage patch doll looked like this one and her name was sasha.
Since cabbage patch kids came into being at babyland general hospital in 1978, they were an instant hit with parents and children alike. Once you select your favorite, you will be offered the opportunity to change your cabbage patch kids name and birthdate. The horrors of cannibal cabbage patch kids ripleys. The horrors of cannibal cabbage patch kids ripleys believe. Each doll came with their own unique name and birth certificate. During this time the foreign market factories produced cpk from 19841985. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and patches. The value of an individual doll depends on popularity, date of manufacture, and number of dolls currently available for sale. During the 1983 christmas season, parents in the united states frantically searched everywhere for the coveted. Cabbage patch dolls in the pre1990 group are split into two phases. New collectors should be aware that fake kids may look almost identical to the authentic dolls.
Cabbage patch kids craze born in 1980s antique trader. Jun 12, 2018 we have a cabbage patch twin dolls name of willie luke and joela tess. Expert cabbage patch doll collectors can be consulted for further information on the authenticity of a particular doll. Jan 06, 2019 in the cabbage patch is where you would find the cabbage patch kids being born and then they could live in babyland generel in cleveland, georgia until they were adopted. If you have a cabbage patch doll, you may want to clean it. As a cabbage patch kid sold overseas, the tsukuda dolls were specifically made and sold in japan. In the cabbage patch is where you would find the cabbage patch kids being born and then they could live in babyland generel in cleveland, georgia until they were adopted. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to sweep. However, a few may have it on the right cheek in an upside down position. Cabbage patch doll 1984 red hair ginger blue green eyes vintage plush plastic. The soft and cuddly 9 cutie is named and numbered for collectability.
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. The signature stamp, tag and notice provide clues to the identity of a cabbage patch doll. If youre looking for colourful and cheerful collectable dolls, then these are for you. Find a vintage doll store in your area and take your doll or dolls to be appraised.
I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. My lovely cabbage patch babys name was odette irenenot bad my parents got it for me because my mothers name is irene. Oneofakind deluxe unboxed 17 inch babies and 20 inch kids with vinyl heads and soft bodies. So if you had a birth certificate originally and provided theyve kept some sort of record with your details they may be able to find the names for you. These deluxe 17 babies and 20 kids are available exclusively on our website and at babyland general hospital. Every baby is born at babyland general hospital and comes ready for love with cute removable fashions and fun accessories. Cabbage patch kids apparently grew out of cabbages, and were not born in the usual fashion. Become a part of the cabbage patch family and adopt one today. Jun 14, 2006 welcome to the official cabbage patch kids website. Birth certificates and adoption papers are included and you will have the opportunity to change the name and birthdate of your cabbage patch kid. Vintage cabbage patch kids that are worth a fortune. Each is uniquely dressed in fully removable clothing and comes with a birth certificate. Jan 24, 2020 similar to his later works of art, the cabbage patch dolls, the little people came with adoption papers.
The dolls started to be sold with the story of their discovery, which stated that a 10yearold boy named xavier roberts discovered the cabbage patch kids when he was following a bunnybee behind a. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay. Cabbage patch kids names from the 80s and 90s be a fun mum. Another popular way to sell cabbage patch dolls is through ebay, facebook marketplace, or similar websites. I drafted my anna doll from an original 16inch massmarket cabbage patch kid. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. You can always do your own research if you wish to wait for a sale. If you were a kid in the 80s, you probably, at some point, had a cabbage patch kid. Yello80s cannot identify or price any cabbage patch kid dolls or.
Cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. But for some, a toy was more than just a plaything, it was life itself. Tell us what else you do know and the appraiser will be able to better assist you. There are several ways to identify authentic cabbage patch dolls, including signature, body tags and notice. Sep 19, 2017 in 1982, roberts gave the dolls the new name of cabbage patch kids when he began to license smaller versions out to a toy company called coleco. 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. Remembering the snacktime kid the terrifying doll that. 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. Now your cabbage patch doll can have her very own fairy costume too. His little people were not offered for sale, but were adopted each with their own individual name and birth certificate. Cabbage patch kids, originally known as little people, became a. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. And, if youve ever owned a cabbage patch kid youd know that he printed his name right on the tush of every doll.
Dec 26, 2009 you can get any cabbage patch kid you want. The cutthroat saga behind the cabbage patch kids craze. Jennifer rosenberg is a historian and writer who specializes in 20thcentury history. These dolls, made by xavier roberts, began with the name little people and were sold with individualized birth certificates. Your old cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars. While the cabbage patch kid may sound like just another doll, what added to their popularity was the fact that each doll came with their own adoption papers, the dolls were soft, meaning they could be taken to bed just like a fluffy animal and they were somewhat ugly but in a cute way. The cabbage patch kids scandal theyve been trying to. How to sell original cabbage patch dolls our pastimes.
Apr 18, 2017 cabbage patch kids are a brand of dolls created by xavier roberts in 1978. We have a cabbage patch twin dolls name of willie luke and joela tess. Your vintage cabbage patch doll could be worth thousands. Roberts patented the doll in 1978 and would do something unique to each one, he branded his name right onto one of the buttcheeks. Unfollow cabbage patch doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So now you dont have to feel weird about keeping a whole lot of old baby dolls in your basement. There are 6 with the answered by a verified appraiser. Cabbage patch dolls come with birth certificates, and they each have their own name and birth date. Name one person who cant remember their favorite toy. 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. One of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. Have we have a cabbage patch kid replica birth certificate. All cabbage patch dolls came with their own unique name and you had to write to the company to get their birth certificate.
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